ARTitectual Builders LLC

We started on October 6 and I was cooking dinner in my kitchen on Dec. 15 - right on schedule. In addition to the base scope that was written in the initial contract, there were a number of "while you are at it" items that were also completed in the same time frame. Paul coordinated with the other contractors based on a schedule we develped at the beginning. I had an architect develop the plans and there were times when key dimensions that Paul needed were not noted on the plans. Paul if incredibly detailed in terms of finish, so spent alot of time on the phone with the architect getting clarifications. If I was doing it again, I would have either a completely dimensioned set of drawings or a computer on site that Paul could pull up the CADD drawings. There were some details that needed to be worked out on site, and Paul would draft a detail and send it to me for approval. I was in the city during the week, so we depended on phone and photos taken from the phone to monitor progress. I came out on weekends and gave notes. The work was done on time and to a high level of quality. As I was acting as the GC, there were times when Paul had to adjust his preferred sequence to accomodate other work. We were always able to develop a work around that kept him moving without incurring additional costs. We had a written contract at the beginning with a schedule and fairly detailed scope. I arranged an account at the local lumber yard, so paid for all materials directly - no mark-up. I had all appliances delivered, and Paul moved them into place coordinating with the gas and electrical contractor as needed. I am thrilled with the product and can't believe it actually got done in the time and for the budget quoted.