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A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,
About us
Multifaceted company specializing in residential and commercial remodeling, restoration, building , Home elevation,House leveling, Foundation repairs, Helical pilings , Spray foam insulation, Mold remediation, Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, interior ,exterior and home repairs. Licensed and insured in Louisiana and Mississippi. Affiliated with BBB (A+ Accredited Rating), National Homebuilder's Association for over 25 years, Chambers of Commerce and others. Locally owned and operated. On staff workers who actually do the field work. If clients for whatever reason cannot be there when work is being done or need assitance to get the work done such as insurance claims. We send photos and videos of jobs in progress as needed and they can pay online. We have the highest recommendations and references possible. Mike Delaney (Owner) Michelle Delaney(Owner) [email protected]
Business highlights
43 years of experience
Services we offer
Plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, remodeling - general, sunrooms & patio enclosures.
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
5.020 Reviews
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Teresa T.
Jul 2019
The owner scheduled a time to meet and inspect the job, gave me alternatives and later sent a contract for review. We agreed to the scope of work, price, & timing. I did pay a deposit a few days before the work and the balance when the job was complete. Everything went according to plan. The workers were prompt and professional. It's been a year since the leveling was done & I am still satisfied with the result.
Tammara E.
Dec 2016
Excellent! Quality craftmanship. Exceeded expectations.
Debbie R.
Apr 2016
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Mark M.
Dec 2015
I want to begin by saying that we are very happy with the results of our home improvements and the work that was done by A-1 Remodeling. I would hire them again without hesitation and highly recommend them. We had a quick response after contacting them. They sent someone to talk with us, do a walk-thru of the house, and discuss our wish list. I already had in my mind what a fair price would be for all of the work I wanted done, and I was upfront with the dollar range that I had in mind. He was prompt in getting us an estimate and it was within my budget. We agreed on when they would begin (it should be noted that we had not yet purchased the house), and they came to work on the date that we agreed upon. We were not living in the area during any of the renovations and once the work began inside the home it was empty. I know that we drove the contractors crazy asking silly questions and having our neighbors come over to check on them, but to their credit they never showed it and answered all questions with patience. I really did appreciate that more than anything as this is our dream home, and for us a great deal of money. We were actually on-site quite a bit and my husband and I both enjoyed our interactions with the crew. If they said they would be there at a certain time, they always were there on time and worked hard the entire time they were at the house. We did ask for assistance unloading some things that were delivered and they always helped with gracious kindness. Probably like many people I changed my mind a few times during this process, and asked for some additional work or ordered different materials. This as always handled with no problems and the estimate was re-worked and presented quickly. I deliberately waited a few months before reviewing this company because I have hired contractors in the past (not this company) whose work did not stand the test of time. Everything that was done by A-1 is still beautiful, works perfectly, and makes me happy every time I look at it. And for me, that is the highest recommendation that I can offer. We did ask for quotes on doing some additional work to the house, and for some reason the quotes offered were extremely high so we decided to either hire someone else or not do the work. I think that the estimates were so high because they would have had to hire someone out side of their regular crew to do the work. I would like to say that I liked the fact that there were the same group of people doing the work with a very few exceptions (granite and backsplash installation).
William F.
Dec 2015
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Luke B.
Nov 2015
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Brittany M.
Oct 2015
I live in a 1500 sq.ft. house with a front porch that spans the width of the house, a side entrance/porch, and a rear entrance all made of lumber that was falling apart. I needed to get them all replaced. After speaking with a couple of handymen that had looked at what I wanted, I was getting a bad feeling that I'd be let down. I was already spending a lot of money, and I wanted the job to be done professionally. I saw A-1 had gotten good reviews on Angie's List and gave them a call.
From the very start, everybody was knowledgeable and professional. When Colin came to see what I wanted done, I was reassured as he had answers to all my questions. If there was something I asked that he didn't know right off, he made sure to find the answer as soon as he could. The work that the A-1 team did was beyond my expectations. The attention to detail was impeccable, from the way each deck board was cut, to the way deck post caps were cut perfectly to mold against the house. The three stairs are built flawlessly. They budgeted the right amount of people and finished the job in under two weeks. They even cut the existing lattice work perfectly to match the new stairs and paved the main entrance for cosmetic reasons. Again, far beyond my expectations.
I've had several repairs and one big renovation on my home previously. This was the first time I used a company rather than an individual or handyman. Yes, I probably ended up paying around 10-20% more than I would have with a handyman, but it is absolutely worth every penny considering the problems I've had in the past with work quality, assurance, and professionalism. From now on, I'm going to do myself a favor. Next time I need a repair or renovation on my home, I'm going to wait a little longer to save a little more money and go with A-1. I highly recommend them, especially for the bigger jobs.
From the very start, everybody was knowledgeable and professional. When Colin came to see what I wanted done, I was reassured as he had answers to all my questions. If there was something I asked that he didn't know right off, he made sure to find the answer as soon as he could. The work that the A-1 team did was beyond my expectations. The attention to detail was impeccable, from the way each deck board was cut, to the way deck post caps were cut perfectly to mold against the house. The three stairs are built flawlessly. They budgeted the right amount of people and finished the job in under two weeks. They even cut the existing lattice work perfectly to match the new stairs and paved the main entrance for cosmetic reasons. Again, far beyond my expectations.
I've had several repairs and one big renovation on my home previously. This was the first time I used a company rather than an individual or handyman. Yes, I probably ended up paying around 10-20% more than I would have with a handyman, but it is absolutely worth every penny considering the problems I've had in the past with work quality, assurance, and professionalism. From now on, I'm going to do myself a favor. Next time I need a repair or renovation on my home, I'm going to wait a little longer to save a little more money and go with A-1. I highly recommend them, especially for the bigger jobs.
Vicki M.
Oct 2015
I had A1 come out to install spray foam insulation under my house. Before that could be done they came across some rotten sub floor that had to be replaced. They were able to replace it and repair the cause of the leaks. One of the flooring repairs led to having to pull up tile in the bathroom. They pulled up the tile, replaced the sub floor, fixed the leak, then laid new tile. All the workers were very professional.
Wendy T.
Oct 2015
They showed up when they said they would. The work was done by approx. 4 men and even though they took their time they did finish everything in one day. Mike, the owner, was extremely accommodating in explaining what was being done. The workmen were all nice as well and courteous as they cleaned up when they finished. I had gotten a number of estimates - two of which were less expensive by a couple hundred dollars. But I liked Mike's approach and went with my gut on this one. I'm glad I did. It's been four months since the work was done and everything still looks good.
Deborah M.
Jul 2015
A-1 builders did an excellent job. We were extremely pleased with the service, knowledge of craftmanship, professionalism, workmanship, and promptness. They went out of their way to make sure that we were satisfied with the work done. They made professional suggestions they proved to be very beneficial. I would highly recommend them for any remodeling job.
Keith P.
Jul 2015
Very professional from the estimator - Colin Lovelace - to the foreman on the job - Greg Spencer......to the guys that worked on the crew. They came in, did the work, cleaned up, and did a fantastic job. We could not be happier with the quality of the work, and the experience we had.
I would highly recommend these guys, and in fact are going to have them come back and build a roof line addition off the side of our home as well.
I would highly recommend these guys, and in fact are going to have them come back and build a roof line addition off the side of our home as well.
Deborah M.
Jun 2015
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Helen R.
Apr 2015
Have you ever heard anyone say they missed their contractor? I miss A 1 and the entire team that renovated my house. I came to rely on their skill and expertise. . The planning was precise. The quality of their work was stellar! A 1's commitment to detail and cleanliness was exceptional! I didn?t have to worry about small details or that my design wasn?t being followed. I gave it to Michael Delaney and his crew and they brought my dream design to fruition. I love my newly renovated home! I love it! I only wish that I had given all my work to Michael. I had some electrical work done outside of my contract with A-1 and it was a big mistake to do so. Let A-1 do it all for you.
I contacted A-1 to give me an estimate on the renovation in January of this year. Mr. Delaney was honest about the cost of construction and shared in a very detailed manner the work that would be needed to accomplish my plan. He also provided credentials, insurance, and pictures of work and experience in the field. He was willing to work with me to determine a mutual price and suggested alteration of the plan to meet my budget. Over several weeks we discussed the project and I signed a contract. Details and selection of cabinets,flooring, etc were important to me so Michael made sure I met with each sub contractor--which was terrific.
On the first day of demolition?I was amazed at how neat the crew was. They had a plan for each step and were systematic in accomplishing the goal. The crew?Chad, Bob, Mike, Greg and Anthony were wonderful to work with. Seriously. They cleaned up every day and even took in my garbage for me. I had to live in one room during the reno and they did everything they could to mitigate the dust. I also have pets?they were very careful not to disturb them. Were they trustworthy? You bet! I left them most days to go to work.
Excellent crew! Excellent contractors! Michael checked with me daily to give me an update of what was going on at the house. One of the traits that I loved about working with A-1 is that they knew all areas of construction. In other words, they were able to suggest solutions and outline what was needed or changed. I created a design but didn?t have a clue as to how to accomplish or the most economical methods. With A-1 Remodeling, you get the whole package! My whole experience was exceptional. Thank you!
I contacted A-1 to give me an estimate on the renovation in January of this year. Mr. Delaney was honest about the cost of construction and shared in a very detailed manner the work that would be needed to accomplish my plan. He also provided credentials, insurance, and pictures of work and experience in the field. He was willing to work with me to determine a mutual price and suggested alteration of the plan to meet my budget. Over several weeks we discussed the project and I signed a contract. Details and selection of cabinets,flooring, etc were important to me so Michael made sure I met with each sub contractor--which was terrific.
On the first day of demolition?I was amazed at how neat the crew was. They had a plan for each step and were systematic in accomplishing the goal. The crew?Chad, Bob, Mike, Greg and Anthony were wonderful to work with. Seriously. They cleaned up every day and even took in my garbage for me. I had to live in one room during the reno and they did everything they could to mitigate the dust. I also have pets?they were very careful not to disturb them. Were they trustworthy? You bet! I left them most days to go to work.
Excellent crew! Excellent contractors! Michael checked with me daily to give me an update of what was going on at the house. One of the traits that I loved about working with A-1 is that they knew all areas of construction. In other words, they were able to suggest solutions and outline what was needed or changed. I created a design but didn?t have a clue as to how to accomplish or the most economical methods. With A-1 Remodeling, you get the whole package! My whole experience was exceptional. Thank you!
Response from A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
"I have to say you have to see this kitchen! Awesome! My staff and I all enjoyed working for her and with her. She has exquisite taste. This was a joint collaboration. When ever she had a question; she texted me on my personal cell and we handled it together. I look forward to working with her in the future. Thanks for your great review and again as I told you I really enjoyed working with you."
James G.
Oct 2014
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Response from A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
"I appreciate the review. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review also we appreciate that you chose us to take care of your home remodeling. Sincerely,, Michael Delaney"
Jessica L.
Jul 2014
They were great! They were very professional and they did everything that we asked and they were great. They were on time, their quote was much reasonable and they helped with minor things that came up. They were honest.
Response from A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
"Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review.We have a excellent staff and we work constantly on furthering the education of our employees. We also work very hard for every client to make them feel like we are the best of the best and that they matter. We actually show are employees the reviews and it means alot to them and me to know that you appreciate the time we took to make your experience the best possible. Also if you ever were to have a problem with any of my staff as always you may ask any of my employees for my personal cell phone number and I will call you back. Sincerely , Michael Delaney Owner A-1"
Beth D.
May 2014
Colin Lovelace was the manager that I did all the pricing and contracting stuff with, and Greg Spencer was my on-site job manager.
They were just fantastic -- communicated well, showed up when they said they would (or called if something prevented it), everyone was pleasant and polite, and they cleaned up after themselves. There's no way construction isn't going to be disruptive, but they tried to minimize as much as possible. Every Friday afternoon they took down their scaffolding and set it off to the side, staked their stuff neatly, and swept the walks, so that I could at least enjoy my yard over the weekends. I let them use a bathroom right inside my front door, and if I hadn't known, I would never have guessed there were up to 5 guys using that bathroom every day -- except for the extra toilet paper and cleaning supplies stacked on the counter, stuff they brought and used (they were neat all the time & gave the bathroom a good cleaning before leaving on Fridays too).
Most importantly, I couldn't be more pleased with the work they did. They clearly want to do everything right, and take real pride in doing solid attractive work. A great example was my dog door: my siding and windows contract didn't specify anything special about the dog door, and the one I had was serviceable even if the frame was a bit cracked -- but Greg just wouldn't have been ok with leaving a ratty old dog door in the beautiful facade he was constructing. So he went and got a new one, trimmed it to match the window trims, and even added a little overhang to keep rain out! (I had a fixed contracted price for the overall job, little niceties like that in the detail work on site didn't add any cost to me). The concrete work included a sidewalk that was horribly buckled by the roots of my large oak tree. Before Colin would write up a plan for that, he brought out a licensed arborist, to look at the tree and determine how much the roots could be cut back without damaging the whole tree. They obviously cared about doing work that would last, and not fall apart or cause collateral damage after they'd left.
The whole house looks beautiful, I get so many compliments on it now! I've really just got nothing but good things to say about them. They're probably not going to be the cheapest, but they're reliable, considerate, and do great work.
They were just fantastic -- communicated well, showed up when they said they would (or called if something prevented it), everyone was pleasant and polite, and they cleaned up after themselves. There's no way construction isn't going to be disruptive, but they tried to minimize as much as possible. Every Friday afternoon they took down their scaffolding and set it off to the side, staked their stuff neatly, and swept the walks, so that I could at least enjoy my yard over the weekends. I let them use a bathroom right inside my front door, and if I hadn't known, I would never have guessed there were up to 5 guys using that bathroom every day -- except for the extra toilet paper and cleaning supplies stacked on the counter, stuff they brought and used (they were neat all the time & gave the bathroom a good cleaning before leaving on Fridays too).
Most importantly, I couldn't be more pleased with the work they did. They clearly want to do everything right, and take real pride in doing solid attractive work. A great example was my dog door: my siding and windows contract didn't specify anything special about the dog door, and the one I had was serviceable even if the frame was a bit cracked -- but Greg just wouldn't have been ok with leaving a ratty old dog door in the beautiful facade he was constructing. So he went and got a new one, trimmed it to match the window trims, and even added a little overhang to keep rain out! (I had a fixed contracted price for the overall job, little niceties like that in the detail work on site didn't add any cost to me). The concrete work included a sidewalk that was horribly buckled by the roots of my large oak tree. Before Colin would write up a plan for that, he brought out a licensed arborist, to look at the tree and determine how much the roots could be cut back without damaging the whole tree. They obviously cared about doing work that would last, and not fall apart or cause collateral damage after they'd left.
The whole house looks beautiful, I get so many compliments on it now! I've really just got nothing but good things to say about them. They're probably not going to be the cheapest, but they're reliable, considerate, and do great work.
Response from A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
"[Member Name Removed] I appreciate the time you took to leave such a positive review about your experience.We work very hard to make every Client impressed ; Even the bathroom was disussed at our staff meeting before your project started. If for any reason we have to use a clients restroom we strive to leave it better than we found it. We take it seriously. I tell my staff," how would you feel." As far as the Doggy door . Your right," Greg Said it needed replacement." So we did. As far as Greg and Colin they are both great people and not to take anything way from them but it was truly a team effort .Mike , Bob , Chad and Anthony all are hardworking and true professionals and they all bring different skills to the table. We work hard every day to keep up our reputation. I am also very fortunate to be able to work with them every day. Sincerely, Michael Delaney Owner A-1"
Sarah W.
Jan 2014
Before I called, I researched foundation repair companies on BBB, Angie's list and theLoisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). Most companies have multiple reports on BBB (which only displays records for the past 3 years). A very few had none. A-1 Building and remodeling was one of these companies. Since I was having foundation work done, I wanted to ensure the company had know-how in this area so checked the type of contractor licenses the companies had. A-1 was one of the only companies that had residential, and commercial licenses along with multiple specialty licenses.
I called on New Years Eve and was told the owner/estimator would get back to me in a few days after the new year. The owner, Mike Delaney called me back on Monday the 6th. We arranged for him to come out that day to look at the problem.
I have a ~100 yo pier and beam house which is raised ~2.5". The floor in the kitchen was 'wobbly'. This is part of an addition that was never supported properly. In addition, many of the existing piers had degraded morter and needed repointing. He spent almost 2 hours here, under the house, and writing up a proposal and estimate. He took his time to explain all the details of the proposed work. The plan was to install a total of 7 new piers, 6 under the new ~16' of new 4x6 support beam, and to repoint 12 existing piers. I agreed. He said often customers have to wait quite a time to get into the queue of work, but he had time due to a delay with another job. His crew of 3 men started on Thursday and finished on Friday. they were pleasant and efficient. They jacked up part of the house slightly, they were very worried about causing inside damage. I crawled under the house today to look. The new piers and beam look good. They are solid and well mortered on thick concrete pads. The kitchen floor is now solid and no longer bouncy. The addition is now firmly supported. I am a happy customer.
The next job I have, I will definitely call A-1 again.
Response from A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
"[member name removed] was one of the most knowledgable people I ever met. She is what is called a well informed client . When I showed up to estimate her home she had a good idea of what she wanted to accomplish. She actually got on the ground to show me what she was concerned about. She is a very detailed oriented person. She did not rush me .She took the time to tell me what she was looking to do and she took the time to listen to my recommendations. [member name removed]was also very knowledgable about bureaus such as the BBB and how they actually work. She was the first client in years that new that the BBB throws out the complaints every three years on a business. Which I might add I feel is unfair to companies like us that have never had a complaint in over 30 years in the BBB. I don't believe anyone could pull the wool over [member name removed] eyes. I truly feel blessed to have met and been able to work for [member name removed] and I feel lucky every day that people like [member name removed] keep us working daily.[member name removed] you have my cell phone; If you ever need anything else just call me direct. Thanks Mike Delaney Owner A-1 Remodeling & Building"
Tracey K.
Mar 2013
Very quick, done within a week.
Carl H.
Nov 2012
Perfect
Response from A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
"I have been privileged to work for you and your daughter over the years. I hope you know my whole staff has enjoyed working with you all. I ave just become a member of Angies List so of coarse I just wanted to say thanks. Sincerely Michael Delaney"
Maria H.
Jun 2011
I’ve done business with them several times and they are excellent. They did an excellent job with the insulation. A number of years ago, I had a house that was about 2 blocks from lake and it was on pillars and water didn’t get in the house, but the wind used to hit the house. I had them come out and straighten the house. I didn’t actually have it leveled, but I got it straightened on its pillars. They did an excellent job on that as well. The insulation is certainly helping my cathedral ceiling in my living room. They put 6 inches of insulation over it and also packed it between the roof and the cathedral ceiling. The back of the house has only about 6, 8 inch gap and that’s where all the morning heat comes in from and the air conditioning would run. I had some insulation up there from the builder that built it 20 years ago, but it wasn’t doing the job. They did a very good job on that. I also had them shore up the front porch for the house in Mandeville Louisiana. They were reasonable on it too. It was about $6000 for that. I had them back to give me an estimate on putting some indoor-outdoor carpeting down and to the sunroom. They said that they use another company and suggested to be careful as the sunroom floor is lower and I could get moister up there. They didn’t recommend doing that as it might pop back again. They sent the carpet company out who gave me an estimate of $329 which I thought was good. I’m going there today to take a look at the indoor-outdoor carpeting that they recommended. I also have an indoor fish pond in the sunroom and every now and then I get water on my carpet floor. It’s a mess right now so I’m getting that taken off. I would use them again in the future.
Response from A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc
"I just have become a member of Angies list and I wanted to say thanks for the review. I hope you and Mr. are well. You both were great clients to work with and if you would need anything in the future I hope you don't hesitate to call us. I feel lucky to have clients as great as you both are. Also I just wanted to let you know if you know anyone that is working with the elevation grants we have been raising a few homes by means of grants from the State of Louisiana.They basically get all or most of the job paid for by the State of Louisiana. Thanks again, Michael Delaney"
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A-1 Remodeling & Building Inc is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
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