MICHAEL EARLY CONSTRUCTION

Michael Early needs to reconsider his career choice. We had our kitchen and bathrooms remodeled by him. The work he did himself looks like a 5 year old did it. I have fixed so many things in the last month since he “finished” I can not count them. I spent a few hours yesterday fixing 2 thresholds he had put back himself after tile which had already come loose 1 month after completion. My wife was 8 months pregnant and she did more organization and scheduling than they did. There were 5 days she sat at home waiting for workers to show and no one did. Also in the middle of the entire process Michael took a 2 week vacation and none of his employees were competent enough to do any work without him. If you want an ikea dresser built maybe he is your guy but any real work he is afraid of. We knew it was bad when we would tell his sub contractors “Michael is going to do that himself” and they would roll their eyes and laugh. Don’t make the same mistake we did. You could probably do a better job yourself!

Everything went very well, a little things to touch up, always on time. We are very happy with their work.

Overall the job went well and would use Michael again and would recommend to others and the positive experiences far exceeded the negative experiences; The Good - Punctual and kept to schedule commitment. This was of most importance as I was scheduling flooring installers and other contractors immediately after. He was able to start and complete on schedule which was great. Was available to meet delivery truck of IKEA cabinets and receive everything at the house. - Was responsive to my questions and need. I was given his personnel cell number which he answered my calls on the weekend even when he was spending time with family. This was critical as I was purchasing the IKEA cabinets over the weekend and needed questions answered. - Quality of work was great. Very pleased with the installation and have not had to call back for any issues. - Professionalism/Customer Relations was excellent. There was a mix up which I thought I would be able to buy the bathroom sinks from the countertop contractor which was not the case. I had to buy the sinks from Home Depot online which Michael agreed to pick up himself which was a big help. - Other; They did leave surplus countertop material behind which I may need down the road. - The bathroom mirrors needed to be removed and initially they indicated a glass company would need to remove which I thought was an unnecessary cost. They eventually did agree to remove and dispose of as part of the bathroom demo cost. The Bad - Pricing; I'm detailed, analytical and want to know what I'm paying for. Quotes were available by job but no breakdown in how priced. For example, $2500 to assemble and install kitchen cabinetry with no supporting detail how priced. - I picked out the countertops and could have them install directly for me or go through MEC. My preference was through MEC although the quote from MEC seemed high. I questioned the pricing and essentially told they do not disclose how they price their work and mark ups. So, if understanding the pricing is important to you, ask up front.

Michael has his finger in a number of businesses, and uses his workmen on whichever was the most pressing at any given moment.  We had some delays, but nothing like the horror stories we heard from other people using other contractors.

Super grateful for Michael Early and his team. They installed our kitchen, bath and laundry IKEA cabinets. They walked into an unplanned, partially bought IKEA house and made sense of it all in no time.  It looks beautiful, and I'm crazy picky. We now have a house with IKEA clean lines, and a custom look. So professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend them.