Alcova Construction

We hired Shane Andrea of Alcova Construction for a full home remodel after checking references and hearing glowing feedback. Shane was personable and seemed trustworthy. At first, demolition and some early work went smoothly. Over time, his jobsite presence dropped, quality declined, and corners were cut when we weren’t there to watch closely. This wasn’t just bad workmanship — it became a pattern of dishonesty. The turning point was our kitchen marble. We purchased over $20,000 in custom Italian marble and had it delivered to Shane’s chosen fabricator. Shane oversaw delivery and reported no problems. Later, when the countertops were to be installed, we were suddenly told the slabs were cracked and ruined. The damage occurred after delivery, under Shane’s oversight. At first, Shane admitted responsibility. But when it came time to fix it, he refused to file an insurance claim, replace the slabs, or reimburse us. We had to hire a new fabricator to salvage what little we could and purchase entirely new marble at our own expense. Worse, just days before telling us about the damage, Shane asked for the countertop installation payment early, even though no countertops had been installed. We paid him, and only then did he reveal the slabs were destroyed. It’s clear he knew and wanted to secure payment before we found out. We tried to move forward, but he soon asked for another early payment for tile work, even though it was only about 60% complete. When we said no, he pulled all crews off our job and refused to continue unless we paid early again. We hired a new contractor to finish the remodel. Shane’s response? He sued us for breach of contract, despite leaving us with dozens of defective and incomplete items. By then, we had: Paid Shane over $185,000 Spent $250,000+ more fixing and finishing the work Been left with unsafe, unfinished work, some still being repaired today, including having to remove brick to install missing drywall This wasn’t just a contractor who made mistakes. It was a pattern of deceit: Taking payment before revealing catastrophic damage Demanding more money before work was done Pulling crews off the job when challenged Leaving us with financial devastation and years of repairs If you are considering Alcova Construction or Shane Andrea, please reconsider. We trusted him with our home and were left with incomplete work, mounting costs, and a lawsuit for standing our ground.

Our experience with Alcova Construction was terrific! Shane was very professional and great to work with. We did 5 ceiling beams in our Great Room and a wood stained bead board insert in our ceiling tray above our dining table, along with installing a new Mahogany Front Door. The work looks great! The team that worked here were very prompt, neat and prepared for the job. We were VERY satisfied!

We cannot say enough about Shane and Alcova construction. From the initial design process to the project completion, his attention to detail was impressive. I would recommend him for anyone who is looking for a detail-oriented, honest contractor, who respects the home-owners time.

From the initial bid, we knew we had found the right contractor in Shane. His proposal was clear, accurate, and most of all transparent and honest. Shane was on-site or communicated with us every day during the project so there was no guessing as to what was going on with the project. His subs are second to none....very professional and excellent at their craft. Shane was able to take our vision, understand it fully, and even offer suggestions to make it even more perfect. He went above and beyond to make sure everything turned out like we had dreamed! When the majority of the work was completed, Shane meticulously went through everything and found small imperfections I couldn't even see. He treated our kitchen renovation as if it was his own house. We have done several remodel projects over the past 2 years with the kitchen being the last and biggest for us. I wish I would have found Shane and Alcova sooner!

Alcova construction did a complete remodel of our guest bathroom, new shower, cabinets, sink and toilet. We were given a very reasonable bid. They alway arrived on time, did quality work and left their work area spotless, every day. We are very happy with our new bathroom and would hire them again for any future projects.

We have used Alcova Construction for several remodeling jobs including our master bath. They were efficient, innovative and provided high quality materials and craftsmanship, taking our ideas to the next level with beautiful and practical results. They are complete professionals finishing on time, going above and beyond our expectations! Highly recommend Alcova Construction!!!

We used Alcova Homes 11 years ago with our last kitchen, so when it was time to redo the kitchen in our new house, we knew there was only one person to call. Once again, Shane and his team knocked it out of the park. His vision combined with the high standards he sets for every one who works for him made this experience as painless as possible. He is budget conscious and has the knowledge and experience to know where the best place to spend your money is versus where you’d be wasting it. If you’re thinking about remodeling, I wouldn’t use anyone but Alcova Homes.

We have used Shane (Alcova Construction) on several remodel jobs. We also had him build our Lake House. He was always very professional and accessible during the whole process. Shane is very knowledgeable and sees the whole picture of the remodel which saved us from making costly mistakes. He also made sure the job sites were left cleaned. Shane is VERY honest and dependable, and his trades seemed to enjoy working for him. He was pleasure to work with.