January *, When my husband and I purchased a fixer-upper on what turned out to be the base of a bedrock mountain, our realtor recommended two builders We knew the minute we met him that John Shay would build our home I say "home" because that is what he built - not a house, but a home We had never embarked on this type of project and with the exception of a large kitchen-dining area really didn't know what we wanted We asked John to give us some ideas and within a matter of weeks he'd drawn three different plans We liked them all, but especially loved one and went with it As the project progressed and John got to know us, he continually presented us with new ideas that would make this structure OUR home In addition to being a very talented builder, John is an honest, considerate, budget-conscious, straight-forward businessman with a great sense of humor It was a pleasure working with him We give him our highest recommendation and endorsement John is an artist and technician - a true Craftsman with the unique ability to envision what others can only imagine
I contacted John S*** for a home renovationHe came to view the house to give me an estimate for the repairsInitially, the experience with John was pleasantHe seemed like a friendly personHowever, he recommended using *** *** for all of my bathroom supplies which was a little alarming since I was told from other sources that there are better resources to purchase fixturesAfter previewing the house, John sent an estimate to remodel bathrooms, replace hardwood floors and paint the houseThe estimate was close to $80k which included $30k in labor charges! Clearly I declined and thanked him for his timeWell John was not happy to hear that he did not get the job and proceed to send me numerous threatening emails demanding $for a "time fee" which he never mentionedWe never discussed an estimate fee which should be agreed on with some type of written agreementHe is now threatening to put a lean on my house for $150!! He is also harassing me at my jobThis man is crazyHe is unprofessional, clearly does not get any business so he has all the time in the world to harass people who wisely do not use his servicesStay clear of this ***!!!!
"In my opinion, there are three critical traits of a successful general contractor: honesty, attention to detail and craftsmanshipJohn S*** exhibited all three during our renovation projectWhile no remodeling project goes exactly according to plan, John kept us informed as to what changes were needed once we opened the house upHe communicated clearly and was honest and straightforward throughout the processJohn also has a keen eye for detail and strove to match the details of our 80-year-old home, oftentimes pointing out things we didn't noticeHis craftsmanship was also excellent on the parts he personally worked on, including window trim, crown molding and other fine detailsJohn takes enormous pride in his work and doesn't consider the job done until he is satisfiedWhether your project is major or minor, new construction or a renovation, you can trust John S*** to get it done right
January *, 2017
When my husband and I purchased a fixer-upper on what turned out to be the base of a bedrock mountain, our realtor recommended two builders. We knew the minute we met him that John Shay would build our home. I say "home" because that is what he built - not a house, but a home. We had never embarked on this type of project and with the exception of a large kitchen-dining area really didn't know what we wanted. We asked John to give us some ideas and within a matter of weeks he'd drawn three different plans. We liked them all, but especially loved one and went with it. As the project progressed and John got to know us, he continually presented us with new ideas that would make this structure OUR home.
In addition to being a very talented builder, John is an honest, considerate, budget-conscious, straight-forward businessman with a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure working with him. We give him our highest recommendation and endorsement. John is an artist and technician - a true Craftsman with the unique ability to envision what others can only imagine.
January *, When my husband and I purchased a fixer-upper on what turned out to be the base of a bedrock mountain, our realtor recommended two builders We knew the minute we met him that John Shay would build our home I say "home" because that is what he built - not a house, but a home We had never embarked on this type of project and with the exception of a large kitchen-dining area really didn't know what we wanted We asked John to give us some ideas and within a matter of weeks he'd drawn three different plans We liked them all, but especially loved one and went with it As the project progressed and John got to know us, he continually presented us with new ideas that would make this structure OUR home In addition to being a very talented builder, John is an honest, considerate, budget-conscious, straight-forward businessman with a great sense of humor It was a pleasure working with him We give him our highest recommendation and endorsement John is an artist and technician - a true Craftsman with the unique ability to envision what others can only imagine
I contacted John S*** for a home renovationHe came to view the house to give me an estimate for the repairsInitially, the experience with John was pleasantHe seemed like a friendly personHowever, he recommended using *** *** for all of my bathroom supplies which was a little alarming since I was told from other sources that there are better resources to purchase fixturesAfter previewing the house, John sent an estimate to remodel bathrooms, replace hardwood floors and paint the houseThe estimate was close to $80k which included $30k in labor charges! Clearly I declined and thanked him for his timeWell John was not happy to hear that he did not get the job and proceed to send me numerous threatening emails demanding $for a "time fee" which he never mentionedWe never discussed an estimate fee which should be agreed on with some type of written agreementHe is now threatening to put a lean on my house for $150!! He is also harassing me at my jobThis man is crazyHe is unprofessional, clearly does not get any business so he has all the time in the world to harass people who wisely do not use his servicesStay clear of this ***!!!!
"In my opinion, there are three critical traits of a successful general contractor: honesty, attention to detail and craftsmanshipJohn S*** exhibited all three during our renovation projectWhile no remodeling project goes exactly according to plan, John kept us informed as to what changes were needed once we opened the house upHe communicated clearly and was honest and straightforward throughout the processJohn also has a keen eye for detail and strove to match the details of our 80-year-old home, oftentimes pointing out things we didn't noticeHis craftsmanship was also excellent on the parts he personally worked on, including window trim, crown molding and other fine detailsJohn takes enormous pride in his work and doesn't consider the job done until he is satisfiedWhether your project is major or minor, new construction or a renovation, you can trust John S*** to get it done right
January *, 2017
When my husband and I purchased a fixer-upper on what turned out to be the base of a bedrock mountain, our realtor recommended two builders. We knew the minute we met him that John Shay would build our home. I say "home" because that is what he built - not a house, but a home. We had never embarked on this type of project and with the exception of a large kitchen-dining area really didn't know what we wanted. We asked John to give us some ideas and within a matter of weeks he'd drawn three different plans. We liked them all, but especially loved one and went with it. As the project progressed and John got to know us, he continually presented us with new ideas that would make this structure OUR home.
In addition to being a very talented builder, John is an honest, considerate, budget-conscious, straight-forward businessman with a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure working with him. We give him our highest recommendation and endorsement. John is an artist and technician - a true Craftsman with the unique ability to envision what others can only imagine.