Donogh Construction Services Inc

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I own a rental house that needed several repairs. Mr Donogh came in with a competitive bid and offered several different options for me to consider regarding the heating and cooling system. He was helpful working with the mortgage company which was very
demanding. Once the loan was approved he got right to work. Because it was occupied rental property and there were young children, he was very good at coordinating with the tenants and was conscientious about safety and cleaning up the site regularly. He finished quickly, even though there was a week of rain that delayed the roofing. Overall, he did a great job and made this process as painless as possible. I am very happy with his work and he would be the first person to call for future projects of this nature.

"Outstanding" is how I'd describe the work Mr. Donogh and his team did for us on our home.  This firm is run by a seasoned professional who is of the "measure twice, cut once" discipline.  With skills passed down from his father (construction & design was their family business in the PNW), he has a wealth of experience and excellent people skills.  Incredible attention-to-detail, and perfect execution.  Mr. Donogh's experience spans from revitalizing rooms in cute little Craftsman homes to undertaking complex renovations and building 400 unit condos.  He's not only knowledgeable and experienced - he has excellent communication skills as well.  He truly listens.  He will politely advise you of trade-offs and other options based on his experience (all of which saved us money and made the place look better than we'd imagined possible).  The finished product is something you'll be proud of for years to come.

Our experience began with Mr. Donogh blocking out the better part of a day to pick out finishes & materials the day after we closed on the house.  I'd just flown into town to close (moved from out of state), so I was there Fri-Sun.  We toured his suppliers and captured preferences on granite, sinks, sink hardware, appliances, carpets.  Talked through every conceivable trade-off (cork vs. hardwood types, tile, etc.), granite design & cutting strategies, kitchen triangle / ergonomics, appliance brands, range/stove design, backsplash (including the genius of using 12x12 ceramic tiles accented by decorative glass/stone strip - saved us tons and FAR easier to maintain / clean).  Carried that theme over to the fireplace for an integrated appearance.  Also toured flooring places (carpet and hardwoods), etc.  Highlighted pros/cons of faucet designs and manufacturers (parts replacement - long-term view); same for sinks.  That's just the kitchen, and this is just one day of selections.  Every aspect of the renovation plan was tallied up in a clearly-described, modular estimate that allowed us to make informed decisions.  

Kitchen, living room, garage, upstairs bedroom, etc. were all carefully scoped and executed.  Mr. Donogh's work during the build phase was on-time and he communicated all aspects of the projects regularly.  Very, very conscientious, reliable person who we trusted to manage all of these projects on a 6-week schedule before we even moved in.  Apprised us of any changes to schedule or exceptions to plan.  Kept a tight rein on costs throughout the process.  Worked in such a manner that the neighbors never had to drive around any of the vehicles in our driveway or parked in front of our house.  He even called us and gave us the report on our lawn service company we contracted and provided great security recommendations that we implemented for peace of mind.  

The finished product is a beautiful home that we're proud to be in, and every facet of the work Mr. Donogh did makes us happy whenever we see or use something he worked on.  The granite is perfect, hardwood floors complement the decor exactly how we'd hoped, carpet/padding is just the right feel when you walk across it and shows no wear / vacuum marks, fireplace has just the right aesthetic to it, HVAC system (and thermostatically controlled roof vent) kept the rooms just the right temperature even during hot summer days, exterior painting and attic grills (to keep birds out - far more effective than the wire screens that came on the house) look great.  It's simply the best work I've seen, thoughtfully planned and meticulously executed.   We will definitely work with him again and give him the highest recommendation.