We contracted with Jonathan Caron Construction for a large master bathroom and closet remodel. Our conventional HVAC system was also near end-of-life, so Jonathan Caron Construction also coordinated a geothermal replacement system that included the heat and air-conditioning to the whole house, a new geothermal hot water tank system, and in-floor geothermal radiant heat under the renovated master bathroom and closet space.
Our project involved re-working the existing floor plan of the master bedroom and closet. The overall footprint remained the same, but the space was reconfigured to make a large walk-in closet. A large bathtub, which we felt we would not use, was removed and that space was converted into walk-in closet space. The existing shower was moved and enlarged. The toilet was moved. And, new bathroom cabinets and hardware was chosen. Existing non-weight bearing walls were removed and reconfigured.
The outcome was gorgeous. The master bathroom is beautiful with tile floors, marble countertop, and glass-enclosed shower. We worked with a variety of vendors/suppliers with which Jonathan had prior relationships or contacts. This included separate vendors for the flooring, tile, shower glass, lighting, and bathroom cabinets. Although it was a lot of work and time consuming on our part to meet with these different vendors and make our choices, the final outcome was spectacular. We chose exactly what we wanted for our master bathroom and closet.
The project for us was coordinated by Jonathan and his employee, Josh Whipkey. Almost all of the actual work was done by subcontractors. Again, as with the vendors, these were subcontractors with which Jonathan had prior experience and confidence in. We were very satisfied with the quality of the work done by the various subcontractors. Jonathan and Josh were extensively involved in the details of the project. I never felt like the subcontractors were unaware of exactly what they needed to do. There was good and extensive communication between Jonathan/Josh and the subcontractors throughout the whole project. I appreciated the attention to detail.
Our project took somewhat longer to complete than we expected, in part due to the difficulty of piecing together a subcontractor schedule with all of their other competing jobs to work around, and some delays getting materials and/or products from certain suppliers. But, again, taking the long-range view, we are happy in retrospect with the quality of the work. For us, getting the job done correctly and with high quality was the overriding consideration, more so than any particular timeline.
I don’t honestly know how the cost of our project would have compared if some other contractor had done the work. Our work was not done at bargain basement prices. But, I think this is a classic example of the “get what you pay for” scenario. I am very confident in recommending Jonathan Caron Construction to friends and acquaintances. It will result in a job very well done. I would highly recommend this company for any construction or renovation project that a prospective client might be considering.
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