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JA Edwards of American

About us

In 1986, Dominick Ristaino opened Metropolitan Builders & Supply Company with the hopes of building and remodeling custom homes in the Charlotte area. Always committed to superior workmanship and un-paralleled customer service, Ristaino grew the business beyond just general contracting. With the addition of Metropolitan Electric, Metropolitan Kitchen & Bath and the Metropolitan Design on South showroom, Metropolitan Builders has grown into a company that sees no boundaries. From full house remodels, custom home building and simple handyman chores, Metropolitan Builders can tackle any job. Through innovation and growth, Metropolitan builders provide clients a streamlined, efficient building experience. With a one-of-a-kind custom showroom in historic Southend, clients can meet with Metropolitan's design & building team to brainstorm, make revisions, or develop dream homes or additions welcoming collaborations with architects and interior designers. Metropolitan Builders is committed to exceptional customer service, and through a dedication to detail, the award winning company also saves clients time and money.

Business highlights

39 years of experience

Services we offer

Kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, custom homes, electrical & roofing., whole house remodel

Reviews
4.18 Reviews
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Showing 1-8 of 8 reviews
John S.
Jun 2013
1.0
$20,000
Representative did an admirable job of coordinating repairs and negotiating with insurance adjusters. Unfortunately, execution and expertise was severely lacking. No sooner was the roof installation completed, we began to have water intrusion at various locations and in multiple rooms, where there had never been. (4 year old house, 65 sq of GAF shingles installed in less than two days)
Multiple visits with no more than a caulking gun did little to solve the problems. Had to hire an independent inspector to review the workmanship and write a detailed report of what needed to be fixed. After months of unresponsiveness, we ended up having to hire another more qualified roofing company to make the necessary repairs. No issues since.
Lesson learned: make sure that crews are local and are not from out of state working for a local company that is writing damage estimates. Others in the neighborhood had better experiences; we just had a crew that was unfamiliar with the requirements of working with flashing on stucco, or simply chose to ignore doing things the "right way". Hard workers, but the installation was sub par.



Jessica K.
Oct 2012
2.0
$7,500
Warning to all! Started out great, Jorge was wonderful to deal with. However as the project progressed things started getting sloppy. When I pointed out my concerns and was told it would be taken care of at the very end of the project. Toilet leaked at base 3 times! Caused damage to hardwood floor which looked great before the leak. Jorge said it would be taken care "no problem" it was never addressed. While my remolding project was going on and was going well I referred Jorge to a friend who needed windows replaced she paid him and months later still does not have her windows installed. Jorge Mira is the owner of a company called Finish Masters and does work under the Metropolitan name. Finish Masters did a great job on hardwood floors, however as projects progress work gets very sloppy! Jorge is impossible to get in touch with after projects starts. General carpenter work was very messy , we had a built in shelf that was really rough looking. Once I expressed concern about it Jorge said "no problem" and never fixed it. Bottom line is DO NOT pay for anything until you are 100% satisfied, because once you pay, he will not answer or return phone calls/ emails!

Jeff K.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
I can't say enough about Marty, the sales guy, and Metropolitan.  Marty kept us informed all the way as he worked through the logjam with State Farm - he was a real advocate for us as he understood their process and patiently dealt with several adjustors in their bureaucracy.  He was punctual with every meeting we had - I think one time he called to let me know that due to rush hour traffic he would be a little late -  imagine a contractor doing that!  The work was done well, no messes, no leaks.  An outside light was knocked loose from the wall by the workmen, but Marty made sure that it was repaired at his expense.  I would hire Marty and Metropolitan in a heart beat.

SUZANNE T.
Oct 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Contacted Andrew to have him look at my roof and determine if I had hail damage.  He responded immediately and provided me with his assessment.  When the insurance adjuster arrived, he also came by to go through the estimates with the adjuster.  He scheduled my roofing in a timely  manner, and his team showed up first thing on the date they indicated.  They kept everything tidy, and cleaned up after.

I've recommended Metropolitan to several friends.

Ann C.
Aug 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
UPDATED REPORT PENDING

Janet S.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
We are incredibly happy with the work Metropolitan did and would use them again in a heartbeat. They did a great job listening to exactly what we wanted and the quality of their work was fantastic. The work took longer than they originally thought it would, which was a pain at the time, but worth it in the end because they took their time and paid attention to every detail to make sure they got it right.

Emily W.
Dec 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They paid attention to details and they were here when they said they would be here although I didn't have a project with them and set my expectations right. They are prompt. They showed up when they were expected. Their pricing was competitive, but they were not the cheapest ones. They were also willing to provide detailed information on how much they were using. They were generally good.

Jo C.
Sep 1999
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
REPLACED SYNTHETIC STUCCO WITH HARDCOAT. VERY POLITE, CONSIDERATE.

Licensing

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FAQ

JA Edwards of American is currently rated 4.1 overall out of 5.

No, JA Edwards of American does not offer free project estimates.

No, JA Edwards of American does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, JA Edwards of American does not offer a senior discount.

No, JA Edwards of American does not offer emergency services.

No, JA Edwards of American does not offer warranties.