Construction Alternatives LLC

I was very happy with my finished patio project.  Construction Alternatives took my original design and turned it into my dream patio.  They were easy to work with, professional and friendly, prompt and cleaned up their mess at the end of each day.  The quality of work was excellent, when I was not happy with something we discussed it and they fixed it.  They suggested some  changes that made the finished project even more beautiful and personal. 

1.  HORRIBLE!  Home torn up for approx. 21 days - kitchen cupboard contents, bathroom cupboard contents, coat closet contents all over the place.  No work done for approx. 12 days they took for Christmas, New Year, & product delays.  No work done on Saturdays.  Didn't seem to have any concern for us living in the mess, nor did they have any sense of urgency.
2.  Didn't ask enough questions--went ahead and did what they "wanted or thought" was OK.  We discovered too late that these guys are not what we consider "experienced professionals who know what they're d***."  They assured us, in the biginning, they were.  Wrong!  These jobs were not difficult or highly technical; some we consider to be high school woodshop level.  They should ASK if they don't understand something.  If they are uncomfortable with a job request, they shouldn't bid on it.     
3.  They blamed their vendors for delays.  That's not the customer's issue.  They need to find better, more, or new vendors.  
4.  Molding around new doors OK.
5.  Cleaned up after themselves. 
6   Completely failed at planning, material acquisition, structural knowledge & awareness, detail & customer satisfaction.  We've had large kitchen and bath remodels done in previous homes.  This was the poorest workmanship, time consuming, and overall poorest performance of all projects we've had done, yet the easiest to do.  A waste of time and hard-earned money for us.  
6.  Most work needs to be redone by experienced professional, when we can afford it.

Construction Alternatives was recommended to us by another approved List company, Capital Landscape.  We called Chad Webster, owner of Construction Alternatives, and he came out and we discussed our ideas for an outdoor kitchen.  He had great suggestions that saved us money along the way.  A few days later Chad called and wanted to stop by with the plans he had drawn up.  Once we approved the plans he gave us a detailed quote which was very reasonable.  Chad and Mark started work shortly after we gave them the okay.  They are amazing craftsman.  It was a pleasure having them around.  The project took about a month start to finish.  We have several other projects we want to have them build for us in the future.