Red Dot Construction

We used Britt Keele of Red Dot Construction out of Pittsboro for a screened in porch addition and roof extension and we were originally thrilled with his work and attentiveness. We recommended him to several neighbors and noticed him working on several other projects throughout our neighborhood after our project. However, since the completion of our deck and roof extension, we found a section of the roof that was left incomplete. We have been trying to contact Britt about this since this current October. While he initially responded to say he would have his roofer come to fix this, we have not been able to connect with him since to get an update on when we might be able to expect this work to be done and no repairs have been made. After many, many text messages, phone calls, and emails all unanswered, we will have to figure out a way to fix this on our own now. So disappointed in this lack of professionalism and ownership.

Estimate pricing was accurate. Work was sloppy, though. He did well with our tile work and some small things, but - at least for us - he failed to think through some of the details. We had to go behind and clean up (and in a few cases redo) his work. If you can wield a caulk gun, I recommend doing some of the finishing touches yourself. He was a super nice guy and met our need for a quick timeframe, but the quality for a lot of the was seriously lacking.

I have worked with Britt at Red Dot Construction for several major remodels (bathrooms) in my home. Britt brings with him a very high level of professionalism and enthusiasm (together with great experience/know-how) and a passion to get things done right / attention to detail for each project he has helped me with. I would definitely recommend Britt to anyone looking for quality work at an excellent price.

One of the greatest challenges in the home industry is the accuracy of pricing. We all want our dream home at the lowest cost possible, but all too often this leads homeowners down a treacherous path since too many dishonest contractors will knowingly low-ball bids to get the job. As a designer with over 12 years of experience in the Durham-Chapel Hill area, I have seen that scenario play itself out many times. It is heart-breaking to watch, since many people secure insufficient funding to build, based on the low bid, and are left in a difficult situation when costs run beyond their initial expectations. I respect Britt because he is one of the few contractors who will be honest with his clients, and will walk them through his bids to explain every aspect of it-- the materials, the labor costs, the construction process itself, his overhead, and what unfortunate surprises might reveal themselves when walls are open. An honest relationship between contractors and clients is invaluable. Building and renovating is a long process with it's own trials and tribulations along the way, and knowing you can trust you contractor will ensure that you get the home you've been working so hard to achieve. Occasionally he has relayed stories of homeowners coming back to him with stories of shoddy work and ever rising costs, and how they regretted their decision to go with a different contractor. It is always difficult to hear, but it does validate the accuracy of his estimates. Since Britt began Red Dot Construction, I have brought him in to bid on every project I've designed, and am very impressed by how he speaks to my clients, assesses their needs, and reviews his bids with them. They fully know what to expect. This is important to me, because designers aren't just their ideas, but how well they are executed. A bad contractor can tarnish a designer's well-earned reputation, and the two are inseparable. I am always impressed with his generosity, too. I have called him many times with ideas and needed information as to how I can design something so it can actually be built. He will walk me through the construction of it, offer ideas, and tell me ways it can be done less expensively. He has willingly given me sources, and put me in contact with others who can help, even when there is no gain for him. When you bid out your next project, I urge you to get three bid-- one will be low, one will be high, and Britt will be in the middle. That is the one you can trust. Kind Regards, Nicole Baxter nBaxter Design