Bent Palm Construction

Bent Palm gave me a great quote and completed the project on time. From my perspective, the other key component is that he was able to get approval of all of the various inspections by Montgomery County Maryland on time. Obviously Bent Palm has an ongoing relationship with the county building inspectors and the project was constructed properly and on time. Another reason that I’m giving Ben Palm a five star evaluation is because a previous contractor informed me that the only way I could put a screened in porch on the back of my house is to file for a variance. Bent Palm built my screened in porch with no variance and approved by the county. Further the quality of the work was outstanding. Not only did he have contractors to do carpentry work, but he had a great electrician and an even better painter. At the end of the day, the project turned out fantastic.

Tommy and his team did a great job on our sunroom. He communicated every step of the way and helped us when making the decisions that we had not thought about in advance, I would recommend him for any job you have.

I can not recommend Bent Palm enough! We recently completed a full deck demo and rebuild, added a screened in porch and a slider door. Tommy and his crew were fantastic and fast! They made everything easy for us and know exactly what they're doing - I appreciated that they didn't need to interrupt my work day for a million questions and decisions (which we've dealt with using other contractors in the past). Tommy checked in regularly and was always available for a text with questions from us. We could not be happier with our new space!

Working with Bent Palm Construction was a fantastic experience! We had been wanting to add pavers to our backyard for years, and now that itâ s done, we canâ t believe we waited this long. The new patio has completely transformed our outdoor space, and itâ s now our favorite part of the house. Tommy and his team were incredibleâ responsive, flexible, and meticulous

I recently had the pleasure of working with Tommy and Bent Palm team for a new deck and patio installation, and I couldnâ t be happier with the outcome. I was originally looking for a comfortable outdoor space, especially now that my job transitioned from office to home. Tommy and his team always arrived on time, and what I really appreciated was how neat and tidy everything was throughout the project. The deck has become the perfect spot for my Zoom calls, and Iâ ve received countless compliments on the beautiful craftsmanship. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Tommy, who masterfully designed and built the screened-in porch and deck of our dreams. What sets Tommy's design apart is the minimalistic use of only four vertical support posts at the corners of the porch. This is a stark contrast to other estimates we received, which included numerous vertical posts that obstructed the view and created a confined atmosphere. Tommy's innovative approach truly gives the space a luxurious and open feel. Tommy goes above and beyond by including numerous standard options that other companies charge extra for, such as aluminum balusters, cocktail railing, and high-quality ceiling materials. These touches elevate the final product, making it feel even more premium. It is evident that Tommy takes great pride in his work, as he refuses to compromise on quality by using inferior materials like soffit ceilings, lattice, and cheap builder-grade balusters. The construction team, led by the skilled Humberto, was exceptional as well. They are true professionals who excel at their craft, always ensuring the work area is clean and tidy after each day. We were particularly impressed by their consideration in placing materials in areas that would cause minimal damage to our yard, even without being asked to do so. Our project was completed during the winter, and now our family eagerly awaits the opportunity to fully enjoy our stunning new outdoor space this summer! If you are considering building a screened-in porch or deck, don't make the mistake of overlooking Tommy. We highly recommend seeking a quote from him, as his designs and craftsmanship are truly unparalleled.

I was very pleased with Tommy and the Bent Palm Team. They did a great job resurfacing my 30-year-old deck and it looks great. The entire crew was very professional, and Tommy was always responsive and proactive. I would highly recommend Bent Pam Design and Build.

Tommy is very professional and very accommodating. He was very easy to get ahold of, which means a lot! I definitely would recommend Bent Palm to anybody.....as a matter of fact my neighbors are going with this company too!

Bent Palm designed, created and built a gorgeous screened in porch and stone patio for us. They were outstanding! They had amazing attention to detail and Tommy was always very responsive. His team was punctual and professional. Our new screened in porch and patio are GORGEOUS! We love love love them. Thank you Bent Palm!

Excellent job replacing my old deck with a Trex deck. The old deck was torn down completely. I cut down old shrubs around the deck and the workers took away the shrubs along with the old deck.

Tommy and his team at Bent Palm did a fantastic job, giving my old deck of 22 years a much needed facelift with the Trex product and with black metal railing. The deck is just stunning !! I liked it sooo much, I also Tommy design and build a stone patio with a bench wall and fire pit. From the computer generated design to the final product (and the patio looks exactly like the illustration), another fantastic job! Well done Bent Palm. You get my 5 star rating!!

Bent Palm did an outstanding job building a new deck using Trex Transcent to replace 35 year old deck. Tommy offered great suggestions, stayed within my budget and the project was done very quickly. The building crew did excellent work and were all very nice. I highly recommend Bent Palm.

I contracted with Tommy Griest of Bent Palm Design Build LLC (Natalia Marin) to design and build office/multi-functional space (as an extension to my home) for my company, The Dr. Sharron D. Credle Corporation. At the same time, my husband and I as home owners, also contracted with him to design and build out our backyard Oasis. The relationship started out well. Tommy provided beautiful designs for both projects as specified and was paid deposits as requested. This complaint is not about the Backyard Oasis because most of that work was completed satisfactory but not without many challenges which led to us cancelling the remainder of that contract. WARNING: THIS COMPLAINT/REVIEW IS SPECIFICALLY REGARDING THE SEVERING OF THE OFFICE SPACE/MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SPACE PROJECT AND NOT RECEIVING THE REQUESTED REFUND OF APPROXIMATELY $13,000 FOR THE WORK NOT STARTED. TOMMY AND I WERE COMMUNICATING VIA EMAIL TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER AND ONE DAY IN MID-APRIL HE STOPPED COMMUNICATING. BENT PALM DESIGN BUILD LLC (NATALIA MARIN) HAS ESSENTIALLY RIPPED ME OFF AND IS REFUSING TO RESPOND TO FURTHER COMMUNICATION. I WANTED TO WARN OTHERS OF THEIR UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES.

Tommy and his team at Bent Palm were outstanding. We must have gotten estimates from at least 15 companies. Some never called back, some were all over the place.... But Tommy's team was great start to finish. They really helped offer ideas and options to work with our budget, but get exactly what we wanted. I am already recommending them to friends and neighbors. The final product is absolutely amazing!

Tommy and his team did a great job. The materials and craftsmanship were outstanding. I highly recommend Bent Palm for any deck project. Thank you Tommy and the Bent Palm team.

Our backyard pool built by Bent Palm was recently completed and we couldnâ t be any happier! My husband and I had wanted to build a pool for years, so when we were finally ready to do it, we wanted something nice. I interviewed several builders before hiring Bent Palm. Bent Palm stood out to me for several reasons. First, the owner, Tommy Griest, spent a long time patiently answering all our questions and we were impressed by his expertise and honesty. He clearly has years of experience and is just a pleasant Tommy spent a lot of time working out the design details for our pool and patio, which was a little complicated due to the dimensions of our property. He did not charge us for working out multiple versions of the design, as other builders were going to do. We made several modifications and Tommy worked with us to make sure we stayed within our budget. Whereas other pool builders seemed more concerned with charging us as much as they could, Tommyâ s main concern was that we would be happy with the final product. We stayed within the budget and ended up getting a far superior product than I ever thought we could afford! Let me tell you, we are beyond thrilled with not only our pool, but also our patio and deck, which were also designed and installed by Bent Palm. Never having owned a pool before, we had no idea what would look good but Tommy gave us some great ideas and suggestions based on his experience to help guide our decisions. He earned our trust along the way and all of his installers and tradespeople were top-notch. If you are looking to build a pool, look no further â Bent Palm is the best in the business. We look forward to spending long days lounging around our beautiful new swimming pool! Thank you, Tommy!

Bent Palm (BP) fulfilled their contractual obligations on 11 March. They finished the 25ftx10ft patio/porch project and collected the final check on 31 March. A project that began in October 2019, was suppose to take 2/4 weeks and ended up taking more than five months. Initially BP finished the work mid-November and the patio/porch failed its final inspection on 20 November. On 30 November the owner of BP and the project lead came out to the house to discuss how to proceed with the project and air out any concerns. At this point the patio they had built had sunk into the ground and metal supports were exposed. Many of the tiles were unstable and loose and it was a safety hazard. It stayed that way until late February 2020. In December we knew it was the holiday season so my wife and I were more relaxed about them finishing the job, but when we did not hear from them eight days into January I reached out to them via email. After no response for five days I sent another email on 13 January explaining it had been six weeks since our 30 November meeting and my patience was now beginning to run thin. The owner of BP responded, sent new quotes for additions we had discussed and final cost for original project. I signed the paperwork and sent everything back on 16 January, then I did not heard from him or the project lead the rest of the month. There was not any movement from BP towards completing the project since before the final inspection on 20 November. On 8 February my wife attempted to contact the owner of BP, three weeks after I had sent him the signed paperwork. He did not respond to her email. He did not text me, call me, or send me an email. We waited for his response for over a week but we never received one. Extremely frustrated I wrote a very poor review about BP on Home Advisor highlighting our situation. On 19 February, shortly after the review was published the project lead reached out to me. The questions that gnawed at me were, would he have even reached out if I had not blasted them on Home Advisor? Did they have any intentions of finishing the project at all before the review? I realize this is all speculation and I do not know the answer to those questions. What I do know is we had given them $25,000 already so we were very concerned they were going to eat the $2,700 and run, leaving us with a busted patio and porch that was not up to code. The owner of BP never showed any initiative to respond back to my wife and I until that review was written, so now it has become an integrity issue. On 19 February I was told the remaining work, including the additions, would take two days. The work was completed on 11 March and we received notification that the patio and porch had passed the inspection on 13 March. The GOOD: The patio and porch, now, both look great which is why I gave BP 4 stars for quality of work. They corrected the issues with the patio and everything we asked for regarding the porch was added. Ultimately my family and I are happy with it. I will also add, when we did speak with BP they were professional at all times. The BAD: Customers should never have to go through the experience and stress my family and I went through with BP, which is why I cannot recommend them. After 30 November their communication with us was terrible and any of the negative could have been avoided if they had shown some initiative to contact us.

They did an excellent job on our deck. They were fast, affordable and receptive. Followed our instructions exactly. If I had one complaint it would be that they needed to communicate a bit more. But that is minor. I strongly recommend this company. Great work.

I looked to Home Advisor to find a contractor to replace our deck and give us ideas for our screened porch that really needed an uplift. I no sooner put in my contact information when I got a call from Tommy Greist, the owner of Bent Palm Design & Build. He set up a date and time to meet with my husband and I and and gave us ideas we hadn't thought about for our deck and porch project. His website was also very helpful to see other projects he had completed. His price was right so we signed the contract. Tommy's crew started the work a month later and they finished in under 2 weeks. We are very happy with the finished project and would highly recommend Bent Palm Design & Build to anyone looking for a dependable contractor to do any renovation project.

We started the process with 5 different contractors. Following several weeks of discussions, we stated our final needs and requested best and final offers. Tommy was excellent to work with and showed the greatest respect for my wife's and my ideas. The end product is a beautifully constructed deck - 32' by 14' with 20' by 14' screened-in. The quality is first class and we are extremely satisfied. Bent Palm was the second lowest bidder, but he outclassed everyone else. We will use him again on other projects.

Bent Palm was knowledgeable about the various products I inquired about and helped me make my decisions based on what was best for us.