Started on time and pretty much stay on the proposed schedule without major delays till completion of project. Overall very satisfied, it was a pleasure to do business with good and honest professionals. Happy and enjoying the added living space with family and friends! Great job Bob!
Description of Work: General contractor - addition and renovation project. Trades were hired and some were better than others. The foreman assigned to our project was excellent and responsive.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350,000
Deborah A.
02/2014
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They were fantastic and I was very very happy with their work. Both he and and sub-contractors he hired were awesome. He is also extremely honest and fair. He is not happy until the client is happy. He is friendly, experienced and trustworthy. While he was giving me an estimate for the work, I was trying to figure out what to do with a door that currently swung into the bathroom (whether it would swing out into the hallway or to create a pocket door). He actually took the door off the hinges and held it up to show me what it would look like. None of the other contractors had been willing to do this and I felt very comfortable with him doing the work. By showing me that it would look fine swinging into the hallway, he demonstrated his focus on the client's happiness with the work and not on maximizing his profits.
Description of Work: They re-did half of my bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Rick D.
12/2012
5.0
ceramic tile, decks, hardwood floor, remodeling, home builders, architect, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 6 more
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Description of Work: I highly recommend Bob. We had an idea for the renovation of our kitchen, but Bob's ideas really set it apart and made it shine. The idea he had for moving a door for the powder room was ingenious, as was the positioning of the stove and the addition of a mudroom. He finished the job ON TIME, was UNDER BUDGET, very honest (I never was concerned leaving him and his workers alone in our house) and very professional in all areas. Very much a down to earth family man who understands how a family "lives" in a home and makes suggestions and does work to better accomplish that. The people who work for him are also experts in their field -- very professional and open to suggestions. At once point, we weren't pleased with the quality of the flooring we had purchased for him to install. He helped us figure out what would look better --- and now we look at that floor and recognize how it really adds to the look of the room -- all a credit to Bob. We hired him to refinish our deck too! And, we would hire him again in a heartbeat. He's the man you want, no matter what the size of your project. I recommended him to a co worker for a bathroom renovation and she's thrilled with the outcome too.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000
dalila B.
05/2012
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Very well. Very professional
Description of Work: Called Bob to get an estimate for a roof addition. He came on time, and was honest to inform me that a roof addition is not a viable solution. I asked him for a roofer, which he provided me with ease. The only reason I didn't use his roofer is because His roofer didn't install PVC roofs. I'm sure that if I have any big project to recommend or hire Nautilus.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nancy F.
05/2012
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They were just superb, and they are perfectionists after my own heart. The gentlemen consulted me whenever a situation called for discretion or flexibility, and they responded quickly to any issues or concerns that I had with the work. They also bent over backwards to ensure that the kitchen met my specifications and designs.
Description of Work: They remodeled my kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
Ilene and Michael B.
04/2012
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
He came over and gave an estimate, but the price was too high for what we wanted to spend. So, we chose not to go with him. In the future, if the price was something we were comfortable with, we would use him.
Description of Work: He gave an estimate for a rennovation of bathroom and some in kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James R.
04/2012
2.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
I contacted Mr. Lipovsky asking him to come out to provide an estimate for approximately $35K of warranty work on our Condominium building. Upon explaining that the work was warranty work ordered by the City, he refused to come out to provide an estimate because he doesn't do jobs "where there is a dispute." There was no dispute; Mr. Lipovsky misunderstood the situation, and has ignored my subsequent e-mails. Nearly all contractors do warranty work, so it is interesting and disheartening to me that Mr. Lipovsky would walk away from such a large job with no real explanation. This seems to be a pattern, based on other reviews, where Nautilus has just stopped responding to potential clients. I sincerely hope this never happens to customers who have already engaged their services.
We found the entire project to be a professional experience. The designer, general contractor, trades and all workers were a pleasure to work with, responsive and accommodating. We love the results.
Description of Work: We used Nautilus Builders to completely remodel our master bathroom and closet. It was a complex project that involved moving some walls while completely reworking the design of the bathroom. In summary we replaced all the tiling and fixtures in the bathroom, reconfigured the shower and improved the lighting. The soaking tub required a specially designed cabinet to handle the plumbing. It came out perfectly. We reconfigured the walk-in closet and had custom shelving designed and installed in it. The pocket doors are a nice touch as well. All workers were trustworthy and took care to minimize the disruption to the rest of the house. The project took about as long as expected. We were so pleased with the result that engaged them to paint all of our first floor!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
Rick D.
12/2011
5.0
home builders
+ -1 more
He was fabulous. His name was Bob Lipospovsky. Their price is reasonable. They are very responsive to any of our concerns. They worked with us on designed. They worked in off hours; not within the regular work day. He hired reputable people under him. He stuck to the timeframe. He kept up with the price. They are fabulous in everything. We are thinking of doing more work because of him. I would use him in the future.
Description of Work: I used Nautilus Builders Inc last week. The work is ongoing. We are getting our house renovated.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jason D.
06/2011
1.0
remodeling, home builders, home remodeling
+ 1 more
See above.
Description of Work: I have contacted Nautilus and spoke to one of their sales people about getting an estimate for a home addition and major remodeling. He promised to get back to me to schedule an estimate once I emailed him my availability. I did not hear back after sending this email or after several additional emails and follow-up calls. Grossly unprofessional conduct.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
SE C.
05/2010
5.0
remodeling, architect
+ 0 more
I'm selling a house that had work done on it 10 years ago by another contractor but had no records of permits being obtained. Bob explained my options for getting retroactive permits, the law in DC for requirements and gave me the contact info for an architect. As far as he knew, there was little or no opportunity to make money from our conversation but he was extremely helpful and his advice turned out to be spot on. We have just bought a house and will be doing lots of work on it and we will definitely be calling Bob for future projects.
Description of Work: Contacted Bob to get some pretty arcane advice about permits, inspections and drawings done for a renovation. He took time to walk me through the process, advise me on the right questions to ask and gave me the contact information for an architect.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Nautilus Builders Inc
Thank you for your nice comments. I am glad I was able to help. I look forward for the opportunity to working for you whenever you are ready. Sincerely, Bob Lipovsky
Paulette M.
02/2010
5.0
remodeling, home builders, woodworking, home remodeling
+ 2 more
From start to finish, Bob Lipovsky was honest, knowledgeable, dependable, and accessible. He listened very closely and asked questions to make sure he understood what we wanted. Only then did he offer suggestions for exquisite details and refinements that made our kitchen remodel project truly spectacular. He was careful that the project would disrupt our lives as little as possible limiting the time that we were without a kitchen to the very minimum. At each stage of the process, from designs, to shopping for appliances, and installation, Bob?s experience and attention to detail eliminated the surprises and problems so common in remodel and construction projects. Above all, Bob?s focus was for us to be happy with our project. We love our new kitchen, and couldn?t be happier with all of the other projects that Bob did for us. We recommend him without reservation.
Description of Work: Services included: regrading backyard and building up a retaining wall for better drainage; painting trim on house and power washing siding; electric heavy-up; remodel kitchen including some custom built cabinetry.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000
Response from Nautilus Builders Inc
Dear Member, It was wonderful working for you. I am thrilled you are happy with our work. Thanks for the clear direction you provided and your kindness throughout the project. I hope I have the opportunity to work for you again. Sincerely, Bob Lipovsky
The work turned out excellent. The contractor was responsive to all of my needs. The quality of work was excellent. Every time there was a change or we had a creative weigh-in, they went the extra mile to make sure it would work.
Description of Work: They did a complete reconstruction and remodel of the fifth floor of my house and a master bathroom, including painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500,000
Response from Nautilus Builders Inc
It was a pleasure working with you both throughout the project. Your friendliness and positive manner made working for you a delight. I am happy we were able to please you. I hope to have the chance to work for you again. Sincerely, Bob Lipovsky
Daniel H C.
02/2010
5.0
remodeling, home builders, home remodeling
+ 1 more
Bob was on site every day, consulting with his subcontractors to insure everything went as planned. Morale was high.His employees and subcontractors enjoyed working for him.and we liked working with him too. No detail was too small for his attention and as construction proceeded Bob resolved our every whim and question. We have never known anyone who takes as much pleasure as Bob in pleasing his clients. Finally I must mention that now, two years plus after completion, Bob drops by regularly to be sure all construction and installations are sound and working smoothly. In short Bob was even better than his motto - "excellence - on time - on budget".
Description of Work: Robert M Lipovsky of Nautilus Builders rebuilt our home after a catastrophic fire. Of three contractors interviewed he had the best references and was the only one with a project underway. There we met one of his subcontractors and one of his employees. Our goal was to find a contractor who would build a quality home which included a variety of modifications and upgrades. We are glad we chose Bob. First he arranged a meeting with his architect to see how best to meet our wishes -- elevator, additional floor, relocated powder room etc. -complete list available.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700,000
Response from Nautilus Builders Inc
Thank you for permitting me to rebuild your fire-destroyed home. I know it was a very trying time for both of you. I hope I was able to make this time a little bit easier. I am grateful for the confidence you placed in me to restore your home, and thanks for your kind words. Sincerely, Bob Lipovsky
Catherine L.
01/2010
5.0
decks, remodeling, replacement windows, fireplaces, home builders, home remodeling
+ 4 more
We just couldn?t be more pleased. Nautilus was on time and on budget and their client service was incredible. As a result, we now have a home we love Prior to starting our renovation, we interviewed over 12 reputable builders in the area. Nearly all of them said our Parisian balcony idea was either cost-prohibitive or would require that we rip up the wood flooring in our living room for installation. Only Nautilus came up with a cost-effective solution that worked within the confines of our other design plans. One of our favorite parts of the renovation is the built-in art case Nautilus created. It?s a very subtle part of the renovation and yet it makes an incredibly striking statement when you walk into the house. Everyone comments about it.
Description of Work: Complete renovation of main living areas including: Kitchen bump-out, addition of Parisian-style balcony, modernized contemporary windows, fireplace, new kitchen, new family room interior, expansion of foyer area and whole-house interior lighting updates.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300,000
Response from Nautilus Builders Inc
Your enthusiasm and kindness throughout the project made working for you both an absolute pleasure. Thank you! Sincerely, Bob Lipovsky
Kristin D.
01/2010
5.0
hardwood floor, heating & air conditioning/hvac, masonry, remodeling, replacement windows, home builders, home remodeling
+ 5 more
Nautilus Builders did a superb job designing and building an addition to our house, extending our master bedroom and closet and remodeling several bathrooms (in addition to a number of other improvements both inside and outside the house). Bob Lipovsky of Nautilus and his exceptional team of skilled professionals worked closely with us to carefully define the project and implement the plans, on time and on budget, often proposing creative solutions to challenging design issues encountered during planning and execution. Communication is critical to remodeling projects and Bob ensured that he was consistently available to personally address any questions or concerns we had, both during and after completion of the project. Bob and his carefully selected team of craftspeople took care to ensure that every detail was properly executed to our satisfaction, resulting in a truly "finished" enhancement to our home. Unlike many of our friends and neighbors who have suffered negative remodeling experiences, our experience with Nautilus was smooth and professional in every way.
Description of Work: Built brick exterior addition onto master bedroom (new closet), renovated bathrooms and bedrooms, replaced windows in house, refinished wood floors, replaced furnaces.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$380,000
Response from Nautilus Builders Inc
I've always remembered something you said to me when we were negociating the price of the project. You said that if you could not work it out with me, you were not even going to do the project. I want you to know that I have always appreciated the trust you placed in me and have never forgotten it. Thank you for choosing Nautilus. I hope we get to work together again. Sincerely, Bob Lipovsky
MELISSA B.
06/2008
5.0
remodeling, home builders
+ 0 more
Home construction projects can be very stressful and disruptive on a family s life. To have a contractor who is unreliable, difficult to communicate with and lacking in honesty can triple the disruption. At every stage of the process from design to the final trim work, Nautilus Builder s president Bob Lipovsky communicated clearly, listened attentively, changed directions rapidly at our request and was always gracious, friendly and professional. Bob made every effort to minimize the disruption, even to memorizing the route to the hospital in case my pregnant wife went into labor while I was at work! If we had to go through it all again (which I hope we never do), I can say without hesitation that we would hire Nautilus Builders.
Description of Work: Nautilus built for us a beautiful massive three story addition onto our already existing home. We lived in the house during the entire time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700,000
Response from Nautilus Builders Inc
Thanks for all your positive input, as well as constructive criticism regarding my occasional memory lapses. I have been making more of an effort to record details of conversations so this does not happen in the future. I was thrilled to be able to work with you and am so happy that you are pleased with our work. Sincerely, Bob Lipovsky
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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Homebuilders,
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Architects,
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FAQ
Nautilus Builders Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Nautilus Builders Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Visa
No, Nautilus Builders Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Nautilus Builders Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Nautilus Builders Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Nautilus Builders Inc offers warranties.
Nautilus Builders Inc offers the following services: Residential & commercial remodeling of home additions, kitchens, baths and basements, interior design work & fire restorations.