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D & O Construction & Design Group Inc

About us

Licensed and Insured General Contractor with PPRBD. D&O Construction was rewarded by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department for being compliant as a General Contractor. Depending on work required fees are based on the project or an hourly fee. We return ALL PHONE CALLS! We work with the best trades in our city. Angie's List Service Award Winner.

Business highlights

35 years of experience

Services we offer

All residential & commercial building needs. We do all building projects to include: custom design decks, all fine finish carpentry. Any remodel or home addition. Custom woodworking details: Crown molding, bookcases, custom wood detailing. All built-ins. No project too small for us., pergolas

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.924 Reviews
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Kimberly B.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very fast, professional. Ed is friendly and responsive. Would definitely hire him again.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, We are glad that Ed with D&O Construction Inc. were able to meet your project concerns. Thank you for your review.. Our Best, Sara Drapkin-Ott VP Operations"

Carol N.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, Thank you for your positive review. I know it was a pleasure to work with you on your project. We appreciate your referrals.. Happy Holidays!"

Dawn L.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We chose D&O construction and design because during the quote process, we felt that Ed understood what we were trying to accomplish and was willing to work with the materials we were most interested in. The implementation of our vision was even better than we had hoped for! Ed was extremely professional to work with. He showed up when he said he would and returned calls. His work was high quality, using quality materials. He helped pick out a quality sub-contractor for the railings. He kept the work space organized and cleaned up at the end of the day. He addressed any concerns we pointed out. I would highly recommend D&O construction for any renovation/construction project, especially if it requires special creativity.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"The [removed member name] project was an exciting design accomplishment. Very challenging and we are pleased with the end project. We think the glass staircase stands out in your home. Many thanks for choosing D&O Construction & Design Group, Inc....."

F P.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are very good. They are prompt and they did the work that they said they would.

Robert M.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I cannot recommend Ed Ott (D&O Construction) highly enough.  He provides a high quality service, extensive knowledge and contacts, and a rare trait in the trades- punctuality.  Ed is there, onsite, when he says he is going to be.  He alway answers his phone and his reliability is superb.
We had very specific framing requirements for a Murphy bed/bookcase unit that was being built offsite.  The builder gave us a set of measurements that had to be exact to accommodate his pre-built unit.  We were also told shimming or adjustments were out of the question.  The framing had to be perfect.  
We called Ed Ott at D&O Construction and he framed that wall to exact specifications.  The Murphy bed/wall unit slid into place and fastened to perfection.  
Our time schedule for the framing was tight and Ed met our requirements and exceeded our expectations.
We had other projects on this job and my first phone call was to Ed.  He always answered and he was always there.
Every opportunity I get, I recommend Ed and D&O and every chance I get to use him, I will.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Thank you for choosing D&O Construction for your project. We are always appreciating happy clients. Referrals are greatly are appreciated..."

Boyce G.
Oct 2013
3.0
$165
Nice enough guy, referred by another contractor.  I needed some work in 2 rooms consisting of base board and door trim install.  Also had some trim pieces I wanted relocated.  Asked to for Ed to come by before the job to discuss, he felt there was no need since it sounded like a straightforward job.  #1 lesson learned always have the contractor come to assess the situation.  The day of the job Ed arrived promptly on time.  I supplied the painted baseboards and trim.  #2 Lesson learned, go into detail of expectations.  I assumed he was going a complete job of finishing to include calking and covering nail holes, again another miscommunication.  When I asked for him to do the caulking he had limited resources to complete the tasks.  He did not sweep up nails or sawdust after the job.  Lastly he walked into my house through a door not associated with the job without knocking which drove my wife crazy.  His work was good but not exceptional.  I would say is would be ok for others but not for me. 
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, We apologize for the miscommunication.The description of the job changed once we were on the premises. The original estimate based on labor for only one room which did not include caulking and covering nail holes. You gave a B rating for our pricing. You received a very fair price considering we went beyond the original job description. As you see from our reviews D&O Construction is highly respected in the community."

Gordon B.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Construction projects in your home can be very difficult. Ed made my basement finish very pleasant. Ed did the framing, painting and all of the trim work. Ed was very good at all of his work and always "went the extra mile" for me.  . Ed got all of the framing done within two days. He then arranged to have the drywall installed. He then came back and did all of the painting and trim work. The trim work included building a large closet with shelving and bi fold doors. Ed hung additional doors, installed the trim around the doors and put in the baseboards. With any construction there are unexpected details that come up. Ed had no trouble handling those items. You can tell that he is very experienced and good at what he does. Ed gets a 100% recomendation from me.  Also, he is very fair in his pricing.

Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, It was great pleasure to work on your project. We are pleased that you are enjoying that area of your home. I believe fall might be on its way. Thank you again for choosing D&O Construction for your basement project..."

F P.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I have used Ed for over  10 years to meet all of my requirements in remolding a 60 year old rancher, including framing, roof, fence and complete 250 sq ft  shop.  Never a doubt, I will always use D & O Construction
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, It is always a pleasure to work with you for many years. You always understand what the project needs. We appreciate you as a longtime client and thank you for your positive feedback.. Enjoy what is left of summer time..."

Christy M.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
Ed was very reliable and stuck to the estimate. Is nice to have around the house and loves dogs. Workmanship A+
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, We hope you and your family will enjoy the beautiful deck for many years to come... Thank you for choosing D&O Construction for your home project. Referrals are appreciated...."

Pat M.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Was prompt, efficient, and the deck is beautiful!  Can't wait for our next project with Ed.  A true professional.  The office staff, Sara, was fun to work with.  We Love D&O.  - Pat Marrison
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, Thank you for the positive review. I really enjoyed myself working on your project. Your seven children & 8 dogs were well behaved. Again, many thanks. Ed"

Lisa F.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Great job!  Timely, efficient and fairly priced for quality work.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, We so appreciate your glowing review. It was a pleasure to work with you. We look forward to your next project. Again, thank you for hiring D&O Construction for your building/ projects needs. Have a great summer..... Ed"

Dan K.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Ed is a great guy and quite the character. We really enjoyed working with Ed and getting to know him a little bit. He does good work and charges a reasonable price. He's got an easygoing, laid back attitude and his response to "I'd like to" or "I was thinking about" is very helpful and reasonable. We ended up having him do more work than he initially bid and the price didn't increase a whole lot. He knows how to do a lot of things and he has the tools to get it done.
He always showed up a few minutes early ready to work, and worked hard until he left. He kept the area clean and warned us ahead of time if anything he was doing could potentially make a lot of noise.
We are very pleased with Ed and the work he did, and satisfied with the cost.

Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, Many thanks for the positive review. It is with great pleasure to saying thank you . It is always great when the client appreciates good work long after the price has been paid. My best, Ed"

Justin C.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
I basically told Ed what I wanted, gave him a picture i'd printed off the internet, and told him to go for it. He made it a reality! 
He answered all of my questions, was extremely available to discuss the project, and was always punctual. He always added professional input but never 'steamrolled' my opinion - he was extremely willing to do minor things that I requested (such as recutting the mantle piece to make it larger). He also cleaned up after his work. Any changes to schedule were cleared with us well in advance and we had control of the project at every step. What I liked Most about Ed is that he is not a 'project manager' with subs like many handymen companies - he does all of the work himself so the cost of overhead does not get passed on to me, the customer. For areas outside of his expertise (ie drywall) he defers to professionals he seems to have longstanding relationships with, which I was fine with. Their work was built into my total price. I told Ed the price I wanted to pay (which was a bit below his original estimate), and he told me the materials we could buy and the scope of work that would be possible for my budget. It turned out to be exactly what i wanted and i am well pleased. I had 5 quotes and Ed's beat the next lowest by approximately 1000. We hope to have Ed back for a deck, some built in bench seating, and a basement finishing. 
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, It was a pleasure to transform your living area into a warm built-in library. Thank you for posting the photos. I have added your photos to my portfolio. I appreciate the positive review on Angie's List."

Donna S.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
If you can find a better company to perform remodeling and new design and construction in Colorado Springs, I'll be surprised.  I've hired many contractors to work on my home over several decades and D&O is the best in all regards.  I seriously don't think you can go wrong by working with Ed and the excellent sub-contractors he brings to the job. 
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear (deleted member name), Thank you for taking the time to write such an impressive review about D&O. I know you were a delight to work with and we are so pleased that everything worked out for your project. We look forward to any projects you have down the road. Many Thanks....."

Michele H.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
For this job Ed started with nine windowsills that needed refinishing and three that required building from scratch.  He also built us an amazing wine rack.  He set up a little workshop in our garage and went to work.  At one point he was in the driveway sanding while it was snowing. As he began to reinstall the sills, others which we thought were "good enough" turned out to look pretty shabby next to the ones he'd done, so we increased the scope of the job and asked him to take on 3 more.  When those came back, we did it again with an additional two.  He handled the scope creep quite flexibly, taking the additional sills home with him and bringing them back a few days later.  Ed is amazing.  He is one of those guys who delivers excellent results and is a pleasure to have around while he's doing it.  
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Member, It was delightful to complete your projects and a delight to work for. Thank you for your positive comment..."

Michael O.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I had them out several times. I like that he works around my schedule. He is efficient; he does a good job. It is a good quality work, and his price is good. I certainly work with 1:45-1:49. I am going to use them again probably in a couple of weeks.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear Member, It was a pleasure to work on your bathroom remodel project. Look forward to finishing the project for you. Thank you for the respectful comments about my work and my business."

Bill B.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
We had an issue with water leaking from our shower on our second floor and down onto the wall and ceiling in our dining room. Ed Ott, owner of D&O Construction took our call and came out the same day to look things over and gave us an estimate and a timeline for repairs.
Ed is one of the kindest and most courteous men you will ever encounter...honest as the day is long, too. He quickly had his drywall pro out to tear out the damaged wall and ceiling and he even worked on a Sunday to finish the job on time as promised. Ed had his plumbers out on the first day as well. They lifted our jacuzzi tub so that the old tiling could be removed. They then took out the old shower pan and tiles and replaced the old fixtures with new ones we had purchased and charged us nothing for that installation. The next day, Ed had his tile guy out. We had chosen the new tile and gave the tile man a sample. He bought the tile and trim for the shower and the bath surround and did a beautiful job installing the new tile. After the new drywall was installed and textured...a beautiful job done...Ed came in and did a wonderful job painting the dining room.
Ed then had the glass company out to measure for and install our new shower enclosure.
We couldn't be more pleased with Ed Ott and D&O Construction. We have many projects planned in the weeks to come and we'll absolutely use Ed and his team again!
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"MI actually feel like part of the family spending so much time at your home. We are overwhelmed by your glowing review you gave us on Angie's List. I am glad we met all your project needs. You and your family were easy to communicate with and makes our job exactly what the client wants. Your referrals are our greatest compliment. Look forward to working with you in the future... My best, Ed Ott"

Richard R.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
We were extremely pleased with the professional way Ed handled the estimation process as well as the conscientiousness he exhibited as he performed the work.  He went out of his way to handle details and finishing.  He listened carefully to what we were asking him to do, and worked with us to establish the approaches to each project.
Ed is a very versatile carpenter with a surprising breadth of expertise.  Plus, he has the general savvy and confidence to figure out intelligent adaptations.
We would use him again in a heartbeat - and probably will.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Member, We at D&O Construction & Design Group, Inc. greatly appreciate the positive review. Thank you for cited all the details of your job and the quality of professional service we provided you. We look forward to working with you again. Referrals are always the best compliments we can receive. Thank you for using our services."

Ronda M.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Contractor responded quickly to my call for an estimate. He arrived the next day and prepared a fair estimate. We agreed on a start date, and he arrived as planned, and had the arbor built by the date we agreed upon. The arbor is beautiful! The contractor was professional in character, very knowledgable about woodworking, and he produced a quality product. I would definitely use this contractor again for other home improvement projects.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Dear member, D&O Construction appreciates the fine rating you gave us on Angie's List. We hope your garden arbor will bring you many years of enjoyment. We thank you for your business and any referrals. Happy New Year in 2013!"

Stephen Z.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
They were prompt in making their very reasonable estimate for the work, arrived on time, worked steadily and carefully until the (one day) job was completed.  Very professional, good communication skills, neat and careful.  I would certainly use them again for any carpentry or related work, and recommend them highly without reservation.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Member, We are pleased that you and your family are happy with the work of D&O Construction. We take pride in our work and we appreciate the positive feedback. We hope you enjoy many happy seasons with your new outdoor space."

Thomas L.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Ed did a very good job on my basement! He was able to foresee potential problems and let us know the best way to handle it. He was punctual and performed the job in the time he said he would. We did have a little miscommunication which ended up costing me a little more money but all in all I would definitely hire him again.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Member, It was with great professional pleasure to work on your home. D&O Construction appreciates your kind feedback. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Happy New Year in 2013!"

Debra P.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
OUTSTANDING!  I called Ed to frame out my basement because of his reviews on Angie's List.  He came to look at my basement at the exact time we agreed upon.  We discussed what I wanted, agreed on a plan and he took measurements.  Ed gave me the choice of buying the materials myself or having him do it and I decided that he should do the material ordering.  Ed got back to me the next day with an estimate, which was fair for the work to be performed (he separated out materials and labor which other people I spoke with did not do).  The materials were delivered and Ed started on time.
The framing went well and there were a few suggestions/improvements Ed made that were definitely needed and which I overlooked.  His knowlege and understanding of what the finished product would look like was very helpful.
Ed's work is outstanding and definite quality.  He is a hard worker ethical, fair, and honest.  I can't say enough good things about the job he did.  I have already spoken with him about some other projects to be done in the next several weeks.
I recommend Ed Ott (D&O Construction) 100%. You will not be sorry calling him and discussing your project(s).
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"It was a pleasure to work with the Customer. We thank you for the glowing review on Angie's List. All your referrals are greatly appreciated.....We look forward to working with the Customer's in the future. We are pleased you are satisfied with the work performed by D&O Construction & Design Group, Inc. Many Thanks...."

Tammy J.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
I was 3/4 done framing my basement when a sports injury prevented me from continuing.  I contacted three companies.  Ed Ott replied first and impressed me most.  He framed about 60 linear feet of walls including 2 windows and 3 doors, 30 linear feet of soffetting, and helped me finish some unusual framing for a shower I will be tiling.  I've worked construction framing houses and condos, and built and renovated houses off and on for 3+ decades with my father and on my own, so I know and understand Ed's work.  Since I knew what I wanted done, he worked with me to do it.  Where I wasn't sure, or he had a better idea, we did it his way.  Most important, Ed does good work.  He works fast and efficiently.  He arrived exactly when he promised.  Finally, he is friendly, polite and professional.  While I like doing my own work, I may well hire Ed again.  As a pro, he is faster than me, and I enjoy his company.  Thanks Ed. 
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Thank you for giving D&O Construction the opportunity to work with you completing your project. We were happy to respond to your building needs in a timely & professional manner. We are delighted that you are pleased with the finished work. Kindly contact us for any future projects. Your referrals are greatly appreciated. Angie's List really works for us!"

JUERGEN S.
Feb 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,100
My experience with D&O Construction on this project has been beyond all expectations. Mr. Ott was professional in all aspects of the job. He was easy to work with, accommodating design changes and suggesting improvements as required. The crew was always punctual and there was no slacking on the job. The job site was always neat and cleaned up at the end of the day. It was evident the D&O team were professionals. D&O handled all aspect of the job from design, permit approval, materials acquisition and final inspection. To say I'm satisfied is an understatement. I have since hired D&O to perform renovations on a commercial building I own. I've also referred them to friends in need of a reliable and professional contractor.
Response from D & O Construction & Design Group Inc
"Member, It was a pleasure to work on the Member's project. I look forward to our mutual working relationship. Thank you for this opportunity and I appreciate all referrals."

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FAQ

D & O Construction & Design Group Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Yes, D & O Construction & Design Group Inc offers free project estimates.

No, D & O Construction & Design Group Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, D & O Construction & Design Group Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, D & O Construction & Design Group Inc does not offer emergency services.

No, D & O Construction & Design Group Inc does not offer warranties.