Report Date: October 27, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$7,000.00
Description Of Work:
The old bathroom tile, lighting, hardware, shower door, and ceiling fan were removed. They installed new tile, hardware, lighting, a new ceiling fan, refinished the sink and bathtub, and painted. They were on time, neat, clean, honest, and reliable. They did a terrific job and I highly recommend Butel Construction.
Member Comments:
It went great. Shai was professional and on time when he came to do the estimate. He was reliable when emailing me back the estimate. His workers were on time and did a great job. The mess remained in the bathroom. In the end it looked like I had a completely new bathroom. Also, Shai was very respectful of my budget and didn't push me to do things I couldn't afford. Shai is a pleasure to work with.

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Report Date: October 14, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$65,000.00
Description Of Work:
Shai Butel and his crew performed a variety of jobs for our home remodel that was primarily focused on the kitchen, bathroom, and garage areas. Each and every worker that came to our home was courteous, professional, skilled, and reliable, and Mr. Butel himself is a very charming, honest and friendly gentleman. He is also extremely patient. The work performed exceeded our expectations, and my wife and I would highly recommend this company. Our kitchen, prior to the remodel, was truly falling apart. We had the entire kitchen gutted, had new customized cabinets built, all new appliances installed along with granite countertops and a new floor. Adjacent to the kitchen is our pantry, so we continued the theme there with all new cabinets, pull-out laundry baskets, and same flooring as the kitchen. As for the rest of the house, Butel Construction also performed a variety of other tasks such as painting and refinishing the hardwood floors throughout the house, etc. In the yard we had new brick pathways installed, new sprinklers & grass, a tankless water heater installed to replace the old water heater which was inside, and the outside walls of the house and garage painted. The garage itself was completely refurbished, and it looks nothing like it used to. There we had them put up all new drywall including ceiling, new paint, an extra full bathroom was installed including a shower, and new storage areas were built. The electrical panel and wiring here, and throughout the property, were also upgraded.
Member Comments:
My wife and I have heard many stories from others who have gone through similar processes with other contractors, so we were mentally prepared for almost anything before the work started. As it turned out, the whole experience was as pain-free as one could hope for, especially considering the fact that we were living in our home the entire time the projects were being done. My wife and I actually looked forward to our visits from Shai during the remodel, and started to miss the activity and the visits once all the work was finished! They are all such genuinely nice people, besides being highly skilled and reliable workers.

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Report Date: September 29, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$25,000.00
Description Of Work:
We remodeled a bathroom in a condo down to below the floorboards and did everything new: tub, toilet, tile, shower glass, marble counter, sink as well as all plumbing/fixtures. We installed a larger bathtub in very tight quarters. The floorboards were partly rotted and needed to be replaced. He had a good sense of the design, especially of the tile and shower glass. However, we chose all the tile and fixtures ourselves.
Member Comments:
The best thing about working w/ Shai is that he is always available, and made changes all the way along, and was available to fix anything that wasn't perfect. His estimate was right in the middle of the estimates we received. He seemed to be very competent and pleasant, and he had good recommendations. All the providers he employed: plumber, tiler, glass installer, etc., did excellent work. When it was not done just the way we wanted he had them come back and fix the bit in question. He stuck to the schedule, and I paid gladly at the completion of each stage. The compensation schedule was fair and manageable.

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Report Date: September 20, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$55,000.00
Description Of Work:
Gutting and redesigning a 40 year old kitchen and bathroom. The 2 rooms were taken down to the studs and rebuilt from the ground up. The bath got ceramic tile, glass shower doors, new fixtures, custom cabinets and lighting, granite countertops and a custom mirror. The kitchen got all custom cabinets with crown moldings, all new appliances and fixtures, granite countertops, hardwood floors.
Member Comments:
Shai listened to what I had in mind and gave me a detailed estimate of costs and when they would be due. We signed a contract and scheduled work 4 week ahead. I was concerned about possible damage to my other furnishings. Shai assured me that when the job was done he would leave my home in perfect condition. True to his word, when the job was complete, he had a cleaning crew and carpet cleaners come in and make everything shine. Living in your home during a major remodel is a trying experience and I couldn't wait for it to be over, but Shai and his crew were terrific. They came when they said they would, they took direction and did everything I asked - and Shai was an excellent manager - coordinating all the activities. His strong suit is definitely customer service. The end result was perfection....Better then I ever dreamed it could be.

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Report Date: September 04, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$58,000.00
Description Of Work:
Complete remodel of two bathrooms (including expansion of a master bathroom) installation of copper plumbing for the whole house, plus multiple other smaller remodeling tasks around the house (painting, floors, laundry room remodel).
Member Comments:
It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Shai was punctual, respectful, and extremely responsive, and his subcontractors were top notch. The project was completed by the promised time (which was more ambitious than the competing bids) and UNDER budget. The quality of the finished work was incredible, particularly the tiling.

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Report Date: September 03, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$8,000.00
Description Of Work:
They remodeled my bathroom.
Member Comments:
I had a wet wall, so they came in and repaired that and also remodeled my bathroom. They do beautiful work. The workers are polite and considerate and did a great job cleaning up!!!

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Report Date: August 07, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$35,000.00
Description Of Work:
Total remodel of our master bathroom. This included a significant amount of demo, dealing with unanticipated issues (lack of a subfloor, corroded wood) and extensive tiling.
Member Comments:
The job went very well, in that we are thrilled with how it turned out and Butel Construction was extremely professional and did top-notch work. We had a small issue at the onset of the job where we felt like we weren't getting the manpower that we needed/agreed on, but this was addressed after a call was made. The job did end up going 4 weeks long, but this could be due to: work over the holidays, scope creep, lack of manpower (as above) and the extensive tiling.

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Report Date: May 12, 2008
Work Done:
No
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$0.00
Description Of Work:
I contacted Shai to discuss a remodel job of a condo, which included kitchen counters, construction of an island, new flooring, three bathrooms, paint, hardwood floors and building of a closet.
Member Comments:
Shai came out to meet me at the property the next day after I called. He was very nice and prompt in turning around the quote. He was very patient with me as I asked him to revise the quote several times based on changes to the planned scope of work. In the end though, while Shai's price was competitive, we went with another contractor for our job who came in at a lower price and faster timing.

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Report Date: April 17, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$29,000.00
Description Of Work:
Complete master bathroom remodel, and partial remodel of a second bathroom. The master bathroom was demolished. Butel construction installed 2 new maple vanities and a large cast iron tub. They also put in an all glass shower with porcelain tub, and new lighting. The second bathroom included new fixtures, paint, and porcelain tiles on the floor.
Member Comments:
I was very pleased overall. My husband and I met with a number of contractors before committing to Shai Butel. He was very professional, well informed and reliable. I especially liked the way he would go out of his way to meet us in person if we had concerns about something, one time he even met us in the morning at the tub store to give us his input about the tile we had selected.

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Report Date: April 06, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$106,000.00
Description Of Work:
This general contractor was hired in October 2007 to remodel one existing bath, remodel and double the size of another bath (including relocating the plumbing under a slab foundation), and a complete remodel of the kitchen. We also had him install new electrical service and new lighting throughout the house. The contract also included demo costs, the installation of whole house wood and tile flooring, interior painting of the entire 2000sf house, remodel the fireplace, framing for 6 new doorways, and new baseboards and window trim throughout the house. All work was permitted, and he coordinated with utility company, all building inspectors, and other contractors we hired outside of this contract (HVAC, Doors, & Closet). The entire project was done while we were living in two of the bedrooms that weren't affected by the bulk of the remodel. Note: all flooring, tile, plumbing fixtures and countertops were supplied by us.
Member Comments:
I work for a commercial contractor, and although I could have managed the project myself, I decided to hire a residential contractor who could focus on the project to get it done on schedule. After interviewing 3 bidders, Shai was our favorite, and we were very happy when he turned out to have the low bid. Shai was very professional throughout the project. He called almost daily with updates as to the status of the project. He gave us plenty of advance notice to make sure that materials we were supplying would be there for his installers. There was only 1 change order that we did not initiate due to a hidden, existing framing deficiency in the kitchen. The price to correct this was very fair. Every project will have its problems. Shai always notified us of problems promptly with a suggested solution at hand. There are a few punch list items open which should be completed next week. The project was extended one month due to us, but it was substantially finished on time.

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Report Date: March 12, 2008
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$50,000.00
Description Of Work:
Complete kitchen remodel, minus cabinets as I had them refaced a couple years ago. Butel Construction did the granite counters, travertine tiles and travertine back splash. Also, 2 1/2 baths completely demolished and rebuilt including cabinets and granite.
Member Comments:
After interviewing two contractors (one who never called back with a price) and another (from Angie's list) who worked on a piece of 3 x 5 scratch paper and ran for the door when I repeatedly asked for references, I contacted Shai Butel of Butel Construction. He was prompt, precise and very professional. Once the work I wanted was described Shai did a professional worksheet and gave me a complete list of references. I called a few and got tired of people singing the praises of Shai and his company, so, I hired him. Always leery of contractors, Shai's contract was precise with a payment schedule that was adhered to. Actually I had to call him to get the final billing. His workers are very congenial and professional; the finish work, tile work, drywall is perfect. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Shai assigns his project mgr to the job; he called everyday to give updates and to keep me informed. An awesome experience I wouldn't hesitate to repeat, if I could hire Ahai.

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Report Date: November 14, 2006
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$16,000.00
Description Of Work:
They did a complete demo. and remodel of a condo bathroom.
Member Comments:
I was pleasantly surprised. He was pretty much on schedule. Shai stayed in contact at all times. He spent lots of time at the job himself supervising the contractors. The tile contractor did a fabulous job. I get lots of compliments on the bathroom. I will use Shai again when I have the living room and bedroom redone!!

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Report Date: June 02, 2006
Work Done:
No
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Hire Again:
No
Approximate Cost:
$0.00
Description Of Work:
I called for an estimate and made an appointment.
Member Comments:
They did not show up. I called, he said they put the wrong time down and would come Monday. They did not come. I kept calling. They said he would get in touch with me. It has been 2 weeks and I have not heard from him.
Company Response
(Aug 25, 2008):
THIS WAS ONE UNFORTUNATE SITUATION WHERE THE CALLER WAS NOT BEING COOPERATIVE WITH US. WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO REPLY TO EVERY INQUIRY AND GIVE TIMELY, FREE ESTIMATES TO JUST ABOUT EVERY CALLER.

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Report Date: September 30, 2005
Work Done:
Yes
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Hire Again:
Yes
Approximate Cost:
$32,000.00
Description Of Work:
REMODEL OF KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND LAUNDRY ROOM. CHANGED WINDOWS, MOVED DOOR, DEMOLISHED WALLS. NEW CABINETS INSTALLED, NEW TILE, NEW PLUMBING, NEW APPLIANCES, RECESSED LIGHTING, GRANITE COUNTERTOP. SKYLIGHT INSTALLED.
Member Comments:
THEY WERE FAST AND RESPONSIVE. THEY CALLED BACK RIGHT AWAY AND CAME IF I NEEDED THEM. THE KITCHEN IS VERY FUNCTIONAL AND LOOKS GREAT. I USED THEM SINCE FOR SOME MINOR WORK.

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