Mt. Tabor Construction

Was too busy to come and bid the job. Wanted me to tell him my budget before looking at it.

We first contacted Mt. Tabor Construction about a year ago because we had a laundry list of handyman tasks to be handled. Rob came out and took care of everything on our list...moving bathroom mirrors and light fixtures around, interior painting, minor plumbing and electrical repair, and a bunch of other things I've since forgotten. We were quite pleased with the handyman work, so we hired them to do our garage conversion. Mt. Tabor Construction is a small operation - we got a lot of personal attention and were able to be very involved in the entire process from start to finish. Rob was very hands-on in dealing with all aspects of the job. He is definitely not the sort of contractor who bids a job, subcontracts everything out, and then comes back at the end looking for a check. This was great for us because it was our first time embarking on such a large project and we had plenty of questions along the way. Rob was always ready to suggest ways we could save money on the job and gave us good advice on which aspects of the project were worth spending extra money on, and which would be served equally well by pursuing a less expensive route. If you're going to be working with someone for months on a project, it's important to have a good working relationship. Rob was always friendly, personable, and helpful. He was great with our 4-year old son (who was often troubled by the sounds of power tools) and bonded exceptionally well with our dog (who loved all the attention!). The various subcontractors that were brought in were all professional, friendly, and performed quality work - no "shady" types who make you wonder if they're casing the joint while they're working. We had no qualms about leaving a house key with Rob, and no worries about any of our possessions "walking off" when we weren't home. The end result is absolutely stunning, and the attention to detail they put into the project really shows. We'll be sure to call Mt. Tabor Construction for our next project.

Rob and his crew did a fantastic job rebuilding our shower, and minor plumbling fixes. Really easy to work with. Finished the job ahead of schedule. The tile work for the shower walls and pan look great.

Both projects done at different times went very smooth. He arrived when he said, and made daily arrangements to keep things as clean as possible. Also cleaned every night before he left! The bathroom remodel went great, and we where never without the use of our facilities by the time he cleaned up to leave. He made sure to keep us informed of any changes that might need to take place, and of possible future problems he noticed. Our bathroom turned out great and we love it. The screened in porch is a beautiful addition to our house, and gives us another space to enjoy our front yard. Rob started the project when he said, and he was completed in just a few days. The porch helps our house stand out in the neighborhood and we love it! Both Rob and his wife Alex where very nice and awesome animal lovers! Our needy cat Miles can attest to that, he gave them 5 paws!! We would definitely use them again.

It was a delight working with Rob. Rob arrived punctually each morning to do the work. His work is exacting. He takes great delight in doing excellent work, He became a part of our family including our dog who waited patiently for him to arrive each morning. He explained what he was going to do before he began that phase of the project. When there were some surprises like a pipe in the wall that we didn't know was there, he quickly developed a new approach to the project. He began the project on the day he said he would and completed it on schedule. He told us in advance that he would be away on family business in the middle of the project. There were no surprises in Rob's work. We were greatly appreciative of his excellent work.

Rob did a great job of remodeling a bathroom and mud room for us. The workmanship was very good in a challenging space. Our house was built in 1910 and nothing is square!

I spent $250. It was easy for me to get an appointment considering the lateness of the time that I called. He had other things that he had to do and because I called fairly late I understood that I would have to wait a bit. He arrived on time for the appointment and he was courteous and professional. I was very impressed with the way he explained things and my daughter was the one who put the toilet in a few years ago so they had a good discussion about what he was doing and I appreciated the fact that he thoroughly informed us about what he was doing.

We did not go with them. I am sure they are fine.

He's terrific at playing Sherlock Holmes, taking in all the information about the old house and its funky wiring, and doing the right tests to narrow down the possible problems. He was able to show up within a couple days of my phone call, arrived on the dot of the appointed time, and solved the problem in less than 2 hours. He obviously loves old houses and neighborhoods and enjoys the challenge of solving problems. (My cats and Rob were buddies within minutes of his arrival. He's obviously an animal lover.)

All of the work was performed well, especially the work of the built-in dishwasher space.

I live in an old house, with an upstairs bathroom that was added sometime in the 70's. It was drafty, leaky and inefficient. I had an idea how to correct that and Rob from Mt. Tabor Construction was the perfect guy to make it happen. He listened to what I wanted and made it happen. He removed a pocket door, stabilized the wall, covered it up, and you would never know there had been a door in that location. There was an on going, small leak in the shower . Fixing it required cutting a hole in the ceiling of the bath below. Thank goodness there was no hidden water damage! Once again, leak gone and no telltale sign. I also wanted Rob to downsize an in-wall bookcase. That's when it was discovered there was a lot of caulk missing along the sides of my fireplace chimney. Rob re-caulked both sides from the outside, working around the power line coming into my house. Draft gone! Looking around outside I noticed some water damage along the edge of my roof. Rob was able to fix that, even though it wasn't part of the original contract. Rob was great to work with! I was very comfortable having him in my home. He has many skill sets, so he was able to do widely varying jobs, and do them well. What was a marginal part of my house is now functional and warm, and secure from the weather. I would definitely hire Mt. Tabor Construction again!

From start to finish Rob was very responsive and punctual. He was consistently on time and if he was running late he would call and let me know. Example: He called to let me me know that he would be 15 minutes late and this happened maybe 2 times. He always kept me informed and educated about the process. I always knew what was happening and when it would happen. Rob is an excellent craftsman. He is very skilled and has high standards. He does not suffer fools, in other words, he expects high standards in others. His history includes master shipbuilder of yachts and sailboats. He is a verbal guy, educated and has traveled the world with wonderful stories. I am extremely pleased with my new elegant bathroom. Since my circa 1927 bathroom had basically never been remodeled, there were a few surprises along the way. Rob did not think the lath and plaster need to be completely removed and afterwards wished that he had included that in his original bid. When he went to install the ceiling fan vent, he encountered a solid wood block between the ceiling joists. This required a great deal of effort to remove and a partial removal of the lath and plaster ceiling. He was able to seamlessly patch the ceiling with sheet rock, not an easy task. There were several adjustments and changes along the way. Rob always listened to my ideas. If he wasn't sure it could work, he would think about it rather than just say no it can't be done. Most of the time he made it work. His finished work was the best. The original woodwork on the cabinets that were not removed look new. The plumbing and tile work were subcontracted. They were both excellent and I am extremely pleased with their work. It is clear that Rob has used them almost exclusively and knows their work is up to his high standards. Rob does have a counter top provider but I was very particular about the look I wanted for my counter tops. In the end I used a provider that had the marble look in quartz that I loved in stock. It was a new design, so of course it was more expensive. I also found my own shower glass installer and Rob liked them so much he plans to use them in the future. Rob is a happy guy with a strong personality. He has a strong work ethic and gets the job done. His wife helps him out as a go-fer and even a heavy lifter. They work as a team. I would definitely use Rob in the future.

We sought a bid to remodel our main floor bathroom and make a half bath. Rob was great and helpful. He seemed knowledgeable and thorough. We decided to not move ahead with the project at this time, but would consider Rob in the future.

MTC did a great job! They worked with my plans to reuse building materials as possible. They were very aware of timing of the project and took steps to ensure that we were not too inconvenienced. Well as much as you can be when you don't have a kitchen! They took a great deal of time to make sure everything was done properly. Did I mention they vacuumed and cleaned up well every night they finished? Plus they were very conscientious of my pets which I loved. My kitchen looks like one that would cost twice as much! Great quality for the price!

Rob and Alx are are great team, very down to earth, old school work ethic. We stayed informed throughout the process and we will definitely use MTC for our next home remodel.

In the past year Rob has done many jobs for me. Last fall he replaced the vent/fan in our master bathroom. This consisted of crawling into the smallest attic crawl space on a wet and cold day for six hours in order to make sure that the fan was properly wired and vented correctly to the outside. This spring I hired him to close off some parts of our basement, so that our cat couldn't gain access to some dangerous crawlspaces. Rob took the time to come up with a custom solution so that our cat would be safe, he also took the time to help me balance my front loading washing machine so that it wouldn't dance across my basement floor anymore. Finally, last week Rob and his wife Alex came over and installed my Little Free Library in my front yard. He made sure that is was installed correctly and then gave me some advice on how to maintain it, he and Alex also donated some of the supplies. Which was awesome. Thank-you.

Rob and Alex met with us about two weeks in advance of our remodel start date. After our initial meeting, Rob thoroughly researched all of the components we selected. He came back to us with a full understanding of any special install recommendations, pricing and availability for timely delivery as well. Thankfully, his research caused us to select a different and more substantial bathtub that we are very happy with. Rob accommodated my special (and potentially quirky) request to have a seamless transition between flooring types. Because we don't wear shoes in our home, we truly appreciate comfort beneath our bare feet! The flooring transition is seamless, comfortable, and beautiful. We agree with other reviewer comments about the level of perfectionism and attention to detail. What we really appreciated in addition, was the care and respect Rob and Alex had for our home. Freshly laundered tarps were used each day. Custom plywood and / or cardboard covered all other flooring surfaces against damage. Our home was cleaner each night than when they started work each day. Rob and Alex work on only one project at a time. This means that they can devote 110 percent focus to your project.

I called Rob just before 6:00 on a Friday evening. I expected to get his voicemail but he answered within 2 rings. We are in the process of selling our home and need to make a few repairs. We weren't happy the contractor suggested by our realtor, so with just a week left to get the repairs done I got on the phone. Rob was my first call, and even though he is unable to get the work done in this short timeframe, I would definitely call him again. He is courteous, professional, and was genuinely sympathetic to our situation. It's easy to see why he has so many excellent reviews!

We called Rob again, after a previous, smaller job he did for us several months ago. As before, Rob's has, once again, been meticulous. He is willing to do anything. His punctuality and work ethic are wonderful. His manner is forthright, creative and detailed, if somewhat outspoken and bold. We plan to ask Rob to do more projects and expect him to always deal with us honestly and to continue to do superb work.

I had some plumbing work done in the bathroom and kitchen and the plumbers did not replace the walls they tore out. I called Rob in to replace them. This sounds simple enough but Rob had to get creative working in tight spaces. He encountered some unforeseen problems as well but stayed late until the job was done. I'm totally satisfied with Rob's work and will most likely have him come back for some other projects.

They (Husband and Wife team) arrived on time. They were pleasant and he is most definately a perfectionist, which is good. But, he was slow. Didn't finish the job on time. Had to return the next day. I understand that things don't always go as planned, but some of his reactions and comments were less than professional. I will not use him again. Honestly, I just wanted him gone. When discussing the bill, he informed me that it wasn't just his time, but his wifes time as well. I hired a handyman, not a team. I believe I overpaid, but again, just wanted him gone.

They removed an old heavy cabinet from my kitchen and were very careful with removal of materials . I would like to hire them for more work!!

Everything went as smoothly as I could have asked. I called and within a week I had a new light installed in my dining room.

They did a good job. They were great all the way down the line. They were very, very attentive to what I needed. I would definitely use them again.

Took longer than expected by initial bid and thus cost more. But overall did a great job. Explained things well. Willing to finish up the job on a Sunday, which was impressive. I plan to hire him again.