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Better Home Construction

General Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

We do all types of residential remodeling. Our philosophy is to make the remodeling experience as exciting as the end product. We 'start as friends and end as friends'. The owner is on site everyday to be able to enhance customer service, quality control and communication.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, sunroom additions, basement additions, new windows, tile floors, wood floors, whole house remodeling

Services we don't offer

Roofing, siding, carpet

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.04 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.3
value
4.0
professionalism
3.8
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.3
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

David H.
12/2015
3.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He did a pretty fair job on my kitchen remodel but an absolutely terrible job on my daughter's porch addition and wasn't truthful about the work. Very rarely on time and things just drag on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0


Sharon C.
07/2011
3.0
remodeling, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
Overall, the experience was okay. The project took alot longer than expected (he kept doing side jobs in the middle of it). He'd get phone calls in the middle of working in the bathroom, and he'd just write the phone #s of the clients on my wall. There were a few other things that he did that were done carelessly, but everything looks okay. I wouldn’t have him come back unless he told me what he knew and didn’t know how to do. Eveything was going fine until the floor installation. Had he known how to lay tile, he would've known what the underlayment was going to do (we had heated flooring installed).
Description of Work: I had someone back out during bathroom remodel, and he finished it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Response from Better Home Construction
This client was very nice and pleasant. I was able to give her more in her bathroom than she expected, including a separate tub and shower, larger vanity, integrated laundry room. I was surprised to see her comments because she was very pleased and asked me to give her bids on her other bathroom and kitchen. I gave her a firm bid (which is my practice), but experienced many unexpected plumbing and electrical problems. The under floor heating and the tile was awesome, I have done under floor heating several times, and she was very pleased. She told me I could use her as a reference and have on several occasions. I don't know if new customers talked to her. I did not do side jobs during her job. When I start a job, I stay and finish it. I did have my crew on another job which took more direction than I expected it to, but I finished her bathroom on time, according to the calendar I gave her when I started the job.

G. H.
08/2010
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
We will keep you posted.
Description of Work: We have just started our project with Jon and thus far are very pleased. He has done a lot of work up front to explore products to meet our needs and to make excellent suggestions. We are looking forward to the start our three season room this Monday.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

TRAVIS S.
10/2009
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
This was the second time Jon has performed work for me. He is very quick to provide a quote and has reasonable prices. Jon is flexible and only does what is needed or asked for. I have found this particularly useful since I do some of the work to save costs. A very positive note--through no fault of Jon's, there was an order issue that caused an improperly sized cabinet to be ordered. As soon as the replacement order arrived, Jon picked it up and installed it. I actually had to convince him that he should accept payment for installing the replacement, since the mixup was not his fault. Would definitely recommend, and the next time I need work done, Jon will be the first person I contact.
Description of Work: Installed kitchen cabinets and base shoe. Someone else did counters and I did the pulls/knobs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

    Contact information

    1601 2nd Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    General Remodeling,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Deck Maintenance,
    Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
    Doors,
    Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
    Ceiling Fans,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Garage and Shed Building,
    Handyman Services

    FAQ

    Better Home Construction is currently rated 4 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Better Home Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Better Home Construction offers free project estimates.
    No, Better Home Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Better Home Construction does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Better Home Construction does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Better Home Construction offers warranties.
    Better Home Construction offers the following services: Bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, sunroom additions, basement additions, new windows, tile floors, wood floors, whole house remodeling
    Roofing, siding, carpet

    Contact information

    1601 2nd Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM