Hamtil Construction LLC

First let me say that I had looked at using them in the past for a major indoor remodel but our schedules didn't work out for that. I had found them on the Angieslist site as well as on the NARI sight.  In Kansas City where I moved from, NARI certification and continuing education was a huge deal. Not many NARI certified folks in St Louis comparatively.   
The Hamtils are young but have been in the business for most of their lives as part of their family's business. They are extremely professional, courteous, and work smart to get the job done correctly and quickly.
They consulted with us on how to repair siding in areas where water and insects are destroying the wood. They recommended several clever trips that not only took care of the immediate problems but also lessened the future occurrences. 
The caliber of the work, the amount of time it took, the aesthetic, and ultimately the cost exceeded our expectations. (We paid about 30% less than the upper end of their estimate). I've already consulted with them on a future project.

We have contracted Hamtil Construction for two previous projects, and we have been thrilled with their customer service and quality of workmanship. So when the time came to renovate our vintage kitchen, our only call was to Paul and Dave Hamtil. We met with Paul to start designing what we wanted to include in our renovation. As always, Paul had great ideas and was very patient with us. He meticulously researched several product options (windows, appliances, tile, trim, etc.) to ensure we had best design that met our budget and expectations. I think we went through four iterations of narrowing options and finalizing the project scope before we had the final contract in place. Paul is great at putting your vision into a clear and concise contract.

Dave managed the demo and construction with Adam and Lewis. The floor was a big undertaking, as they were removing my giant DIY fail tile floor, underlayment and sub-floor along with the original tile and sub-floor (five layers) down to the original 1x8 wood sub-flooring. Then they built everything backup with new 5/8 plywood, underlayment and porcelain tile. They glued, screwed and stapled the plywood before mortaring and screwed down the underlayment. It is ridiculously solid now. Dave was also very patient with us. He always started and ended each day with an update or clarified any open questions. He was also nice and willing to adapt as we threw curveballs at him (adding an extra pot light, changing receptacles, adding a pendant light over the sink, etc.). The largest issue we faced was our vintage Sub Zero built-in fridge died while we had it in the dining room during the renovation. This was obviously stressful for us, as it was a large, unexpected expense. Dave wanted to help though, so he recommended a certified repair man. When the repair guy said our 40 yr old fridge was a goner, Dave measured and reviewed appliance specifications to ensure we found a new fridge that would fit. In the end, we brought a replacement, but we were lucky Dave was there to help.

The guys were always courteous to our children and extended family, who were often at the house during the renovation days. They were incredibly mindful of keeping the house clean and safe for our little ones. My mother-in-law misses have the guys around haha. The subs they used for the windows and tile installation were friendly and also did amazing work. Paul and Lewis came back to do the final finish work. Paul really excels at the detailed trim work, and he went above and beyond to ensure everything came out perfect. Needless to say, we are incredibly happy with all aspects of our kitchen renovation and would highly recommend Hamtil Construction.

We could not be happier with our experience with Paul and Dave Hamtil. They are experts at running a professional, organized, efficient and clean project. The end result looks better than we envisioned, and we are looking forward to working with Paul and Dave again on future projects.
Backstory: We heard about Hamtil Construction from an aunt/uncle, who were extremely satisfied with their recent remodel. After checking out Hamtil?s reviews online, we quickly setup a time to have Paul come over to bid our project. When he came out for the estimate, Paul was timely, professional and asked all the right questions. He provided a detailed
estimate a few days later and was able to accommodate our somewhat-ridiculous timeframe (only had a week to complete construction prior to our move-in date). We signed the contract and met Paul (on a Sunday afternoon snow day!) at the
house to finalize logistics for the work starting on Monday.
Dave managed/completed all the work at our home. The project included removing half of a wall between the kitchen and dining room, restructuring header/doorway, adding electrical outlets/circuit and installing quartz countertops. Dave just spent the first day just prepping ? he laid RAM Board on all the floors and installed temporary plastic walls to contain all
dust/debris. It was impressive ? my wife joked it looked like a scene from Dexter (haha). Dave worked h****** our project, often staying until 6:00 pm or later to finish various steps. He would call/text if he had questions throughout the day. One day he noticed some improper electrical work, so we worked out a change order over the phone to immediately correct it. As promised, the work was completed on-time (one week), and the special order quartz countertops were installed the following Monday. Paul had supervised the countertop template, and Dave managed the install. They left everything spotless before
they left.
Our overall experience was fantastic.

It went wonderful, smooth.  Extremely courteous.

I have recommended Hamtil Construction to my clients (real estate) for items needing improvement or repair before coming on the market and they have always done a wonderful job at a reasonable price. When I needed some work done on my own home, I had no hesitation on calling Paul and Dave for a quote. The price for the work involved seemed very reasonable and they had the projects down on the books for the following week. They allowed me to leave a key in their lockbox for them to gain entry to house while I wasn't there and they were finished with the work after two days as promised. They did a great job and would highly recommend them to anyone searching for handyman / contractor at any level.

This was our second project with Paul and Dave Hamtil. The first was an wonderful addition to our home in 2008. We highly recommend their work as they bid accurately and complete jobs as requested. They excel at problem solving, finding  economic solutions for our projects in our 1980's home. The quality of their craftsmanship and their sub-contractors was outstanding and we would highly recommend their services. Add in their politeness and dependability, the stress of any home remodeling job is kept to a minimum.

I have been using Hamtil Co. since I found them in 2007.  The company owners, Dave and Paul, are professional and courteous.  Quality is what they are all about;  they do things right.  The spend lots of time with me to help me think through projects and provide clear and thorough estimates.  They have always educated me about the process of the work and various options.  During the projects they make sure I that I am as inconvenienced as possible.  And I have never hired any construction/work crew that cared more about maintaining a clean and tidy site! They spend alot of time off site thinking through my projects and various options.  A number of times they have given me alternative options that are more affordable but very similar to my initial choices -- such as my kitchen counters -- options that do not benefit them in any additional way but have saved me a lot of money.  I trust them to be fair, capable, and thorough -- ALWAYS!  I give Paul, Dave, and their team my highest recommendation and look forward to working with them in the future!