Bates Custom Carpentry

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A  It went better than expected.  The owner of the company is a finished carpenter so as the project unfolded he was able to make last minute changes such as rebuilding our fireplace mantle which faces the kitchen. Customizing the wall when they needed. His crew are expert at painting and drywall repair.  Since the area being remodeled was originally built in 1942 it needed extensive repair of existing drywall and ceilings after the kitchen was in.  We had originally had the ceiling professionally painted and fixed when we moved into the house.  Over a period of two years the drywall tap on the ceiling looked like it had never been repaired int the first place.  Bates repaired the ceilings and they look like new.  All areas that they worked on look great. We are constantly receiving compliments on how the house looks brand new.  The owner, Tom Bates, is a perfectionist and when the granite guys came into put the counter tops in, they said the cupboards were perfectly level. For the exception quality of work the price was very fair.  My husband and I also appreciated the fact that as items came up throughout the project and extra costs were explained in advance and were always fair.  This gave us tremendous piece of mind.  These types of projects take on a life of their own and you need someone you trust is going to make everything work and be beautiful.