Meridian Construction

We recently had Meridian Construction complete a complete master bathroom renovation. I can’t tell you how happy we are. This is a family owned business that takes great pride in what they offer. From concept into design and our finished space it was so easy with their process. We met several times to plan what we wanted. The team of employees were great to work with given we needed a lot of help with design. We were than sent to various vendors who they work with. Working off our agreed upon budget each had a price range for us. You can stay within that or go above, it’s your budget. Than we had a kickoff meeting where we were introduced to our head carpenter Phil. Work began and the amount of care for our home, lifestyle and the craftsmanship was evident from day one. We are now using our completed bathroom and every day we are so excited. The attention to detail and building exactly what we wanted was unmatched. I hope I don’t miss anyone but a huge shoutout to Larry and Mitch the owners. Martha, Austin and the rest of the office staff. Phil and all the employees who created our dream bathroom. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who has a home project to be done. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough to this company. Well done

We recently had a large scale renovation completed by Meridian. They created a master suite and we could not be more pleased with the results. From start to finish, the project went smoothly and that is all thanks to Meridian. They are organized, thorough and extremely detailed. They communicated exactly what would be happening each week and completed the project on time. From design through construction, Meridian provided thoughtful suggestions and ideas. We plan on using Meridian for future projects.

We recently completed a major design and build project in our 1500 sqft basement using Meridian Construction, and we must say we are extremely satisfied with the results. We had a pretty good idea what we wanted to achieve when we started the project, but had no idea how much better it would turn out, due to the efforts of the team at Meridian. When we started our search for a contractor, we knew we were looking for a one-stop, design and build solution. We had heard many stories about people who decided to use one company for the design work, and then use another company for the construction phase. Or worse yet, those who chose to hire multiple sub-contractors to perform the framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other portions of the project. We decided not to go down that road. We spent several few weeks on the internet researching different D&B contractors in the local area; both via websites like Angies List and Houzz, and found a few likely candidates. After review of the Meridian Construction website, which depicts photo-shoots of many of their completed projects and actual customer reviews, we took the plunge and called Meridian. After our first one hour meeting at their office with Larry Giannone, one of the owners, and the rest of his staff, we knew we had found the right company for our project. After we signed the design contract, the real work began. Through a series of weekly meetings, usually held at Meridian’s office through the design phase, we walked thru each step of the Meridian process. First Larry, and his design assistant, Austin, came out to our house and took complete measurements of our basement. Then, after review of some sketches of a proposed layout we had previously made, and a thorough discussion of what our goals and objectives were, Austin put everything in a computer program that gave us 2D and 3D dimensional views of our plans. It became very evident that we needed to make some changes, and with Larry and Austin’s guidance, we made significant improvements to our layout. This process got finer and finer in detail as we went along, everything - including electrical, plumbing, ceiling, flooring, doors, fireplace, bathroom and bar fixtures, cabinetry – was included in those plans. And each time, Austin would update the computer program, so we could see the changes clearly in great detail. And with each change, Martha, Meridian’s project coordinator, would update a cost spreadsheet and provide us with accurate cost update at all times. Through this process, we got to our final layout. Meridian then took all that information and developed a comprehensive construction quotation, which included all anticipated costs. We were pleased with the quotation, and by this time, we had developed a great working relationship with Larry and his team. By our original agreement, we could have taken those plans and gone to another contractor for the construction phase. However, there was no question we would continue on with Meridian. After signed the construction contract, we picked out the material options for our renovation: plumbing fixtures and tile options for the bathroom, floor and ceiling for all four rooms, stone for the fireplace and the specific gas fireplace to be installed, granite for the bar areas, electrical fixture and outlet options, cabinets for the bar and entertainment area, and paint colors and trim options for all areas. This process was made easy by Meridian: by provided an allowance quote for every item with each supplier in their original quotation, we could decide if and where we wanted to stretch the budget. The allowances were generally spot-on, and we chose where we wanted to upgrade. Meridian provided a list of preferred vendors for these items, and as we visited each supplier, who all were very helpful during this process, and all had a great working relationship with Meridian. Once the selections were all made, Martha updated her cost spreadsheets and we made a few changes to meet our budget requirements. We were now ready to move on to the actual construction phase. We were to the key members of the Meridian construction team – Mick Giannone, Larry’s brother and business partner, who runs the construction team, and Matt, the on-site construction leader, who worked on our renovation from start to finish. As this phase began, we met with Larry at our house every week, to review progress and discuss the next week’s activity. Even more importantly, we resolved unforeseen issues – in most cases, things that my wife and I thought of that could improve our project. This would require Larry and Austin’s input for feasibility and cost. And each week, we would confer with Larry and Matt in the basement to review final decisions on stone fireplace construction, granite sizes for bar areas, the height of the tray ceiling for the entertainment area, and others. We were also impressed with Meridian efforts during this project. First, we have a physically-challenged grandson (muscular dystrophy) who we want to be able to accommodate in the basement area. Larry and Austin took care of details, such as design of a handicapped-accessible bathroom and shower area, and the reinforcement of one set of steps to accommodate a chair lift for installation at a later date. Second, we have several antique model trains that we wanted to display. Larry and Austin suggested in-wall shelving with back lighting in the hallway, which turned out wonderfully. Third, we wanted a state-of-the-art, in-wall home theater system in the entertainment area. We had a local audio shop in mind for the installation, and were pleased to hear that Meridian already had a great working relationship with them. The two companies collaborated to make the entertainment area a total success. With the project completed, we would say that not only are we over-the-top satisfied with our basement renovation, we feel we have become friends with the folks at Meridian. Their attention to detail is unbelievable, and it shows in the final product. We have already talked with Larry about a few other projects in our home, and would highly recommend anyone to consider Meridian Construction for their renovation work.

We were referred to Meridian from the flooring company we have been using for over 30 years. We knew that they had to be a quality operation from that referral alone. We however had no idea the quality and care we would receive from the conception to fruition. When you first meet anyone from this company, one notices they all have some type of garment displaying the Meridian company logo. This makes it easy for a homeowner to get an idea of how this group all fits together. It’s a detail many other companies don’t subscribe to. This place thinks of everything. Before any demolition work started our kitchen area was enveloped in “zip walls”. The best way to explain this essential is “Ebola quarantined area” look. The goal was to contain any dust and debris and keep it from entering our main living area. When the walls went up we thought it was a bit excessive. After a few hours of tearing down we saw how important this inconvenience really was. I have been in several friends’ homes during renovations; Meridian is the only place I have ever witness use these amazing inventions. It is an extra touch that makes this company stand out against its competitors. It is this company’s policy to have a progress meeting each week with the homeowners. In today’s busy world we thought this was a bit extreme. It didn’t take long to see these meetings as a lifeline to Larry, one of the Owners and Austin our Designer. They were tremendously necessary and we were pleased they were required. We were not handed off to some employee once the contracts were signed. Larry, or Austin stayed with us every step of the way. The facilitator of each meeting was based on our current needs and never based on who was available. Once again, our needs were put ahead of their convenience. Larry was happy to provide us with his personal cell phone number that he assured us would be answered any time of any day. We only had to call him one time after hours and he returned to our residence within the hour. The issue was our fault alone and he treated us with the utmost respect. Our Designer was a gentleman named Austin. He was an integral part in making this kitchen come to life. Once construction started we thought he would drop out of our team and continuing designing for other Clients. That is not how Meridian works; he was there to help with anything we needed, such as putting paint selections on the large screen in different pallets. This company puts your actual elements (such as flooring, backsplash, countertop and appliances) onto the screen so you can see how the colors will coexist with each other. This service is truly priceless and his patience was never ending. Our Lead Carpenter, Matt, has been with the Meridian for twenty years. He is a no nonsense man of few words. His carpentry skills were tested with several unique situations including “less than perfect” flooring conditions. No one knows the effort put forth to achieve the end results. No task was too big or too small. He was present at every weekly meeting with Larry and together they provided us with the details of how our kitchen was progressing and what to expect prior to the next meeting. Certain areas were not visible to us, such as wiring and plumbing so we had to take their word on the actual progress. We feel they never deceived us in what was going on with the job’s internal workings. They answered every question and gave us extreme confidence in the overall renovation. Every person that came in the house knew the rules of the residence and they were always followed. Matt handled everything professionally and made juggling the entire project look effortless. He was the last to leave each day and never cut corners in cleaning up, he stayed till the day’s tasks were completed to his high standard. One area we were adamant about was crown molding above the cabinets. We wanted to streamline the cabinets to the ceiling and give it a smooth transition. During the selection process we chose a white cabinet, which made for a very “non-forgiving” material for the crown molding. Each angle had to be measured and fit with precision; Matt took this element from workmanship to craftsmanship. The cabinets flow into the crown molding and meld as one unit. We couldn’t be happier with this detail. The second in command was Phil, he is the right hand of the Lead Carpenter and they worked together flawlessly. They made a solid team. When we had any small issue, such as moving something he was the one to appease us in any way. He was always courteous and made us feel like our interruptions were not a bother on his busy workday. The Crew assigned to us showed up on time everyday prepared to work immediately. They never stood around drinking coffee and socializing. Their mission was to get us up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible. They took this mission to heart and stayed on schedule. At the end of the workday they cleaned the area up with vengeance. We have two small dogs and they went to great lengths to see that no nails, insulation or other construction material was left behind for their tiny paws to walk across. Keeping our pets safe was as big of a priority for them as it was for our Family. Whenever someone had to go thru the yard gate Matt made sure the gate was closed after they were done. It might seem like a small detail but the effort did not go unnoticed, this type of extra effort made our Crew really stand out. We added several elements to the project as we moved along. They always were professional and were able to accommodate us and not compromise their time frame to start the next job. They made us feel like we were Meridian’s only client, which of course we knew wasn’t the case, but we felt like we were their highest priority. We for the most part had odd small projects such as changing out doorknobs on a list of “things to get to one day”. It made sense to have Meridian complete these projects rather than just keep putting them off. It was nice to have so many things completed and done by a professional crew. The fees for these “non contracted” items were reasonable and we felt were well worth the cost. We really liked the fact that whenever anyone from Meridian received a cell phone call they took it outside away from our home. This gave us the feeling that our job details were being kept confidential from other job sites as much as other job details were being kept private from us. It might seem minor but it gave us an extra layer of confidentially that we really valued. It is just one more way this company goes beyond the call of duty. The office staff is the facet that keeps Meridian Construction running smoothly behind the scenes. It appears that whoever answers the phone is happy to be at their job. One can tell by the tone in their voices that they are smiling. They stayed on top of the permits our township required and the entire staff (Office, Crew and Management) were copied on every email, so everyone is kept abreast of how the project is progressing. There were never any surprises of any type. When we called with a question, we did not have to go over with multiple people what we were referring to. They all knew what was going on and assisted us in anyway we needed. Good communication was the key to why our project was such an immense success. The common element that appears in every email, text or phone call is the offer for assistance. They end every conversation and correspondence with, “let us know if there is anything we can help you with”. This small phrase is not just something they add by habit, it’s something they truly mean and stand by. Our payments were processed on a “percentage of completion” schedule. This gave us a feeling of paying for what we could actually see as finished product. We felt they were upfront with all costs and stayed within a predetermined budget. The quality of Wellborn cabinets exceeded our expectations and we liked the fact the cabinets were made in Alabama by a Family owned company. They offer many options like slow closing doors and specialized dividers. If you can envision it

Meridian completed our full kitchen remodel in the spring of 2017 (before and after pix attached). We would not hesitate to recommend Meridian and their team for any type of home remodeling. We researched several remodeling companies and chose Meridian because of their very detailed planning process and because they become your project manager. There was no organizing and coordinating of contractors, vendors, etc. on my end because Meridian takes care of all of that for you, which is invaluable. We dealt primarily with Larry, Austin, and Matt who were all respectful, prompt, neat, and skilled. I could go on and on, but bottom line, our project was delivered on time, on budget, and looks beautiful. We will be hiring Meridian again to complete our master bathroom remodel...

Extraordinary success!

WHEN WE FIRST MET WITH LARRY IN THEIR OFFICE IN LANSDALE PA TO BEGIN THE DESIGN PROCESS, WE WERE EXCITED ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO DISCUSS OUR DESIGN IDEAS WITH THEM AND SEE THEM ACTUALIZED AND DISPLAYED ON A BIG SCREEN THROUGH DIGITIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY. I HAVE A DESIGN BACKGROUND AND HAVE WORKED WITH MANY CONTRACTORS, AND THIS EXPERIENCE BY FAR EXCEEDED ANY INTERACTION I EXPERIENCED IN SEEING A CONCEPT EXPRESSED A BOUGHT TO COMPLETION WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM, EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION, TIMELY COMMUNICATION, AND A DEDICATION TO KEEPING ON A TIMELINE FOR THE PROJECT. ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM WERE PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL AND WE FELT VERY COMFORTABLE WITH THEM WORKING IN OUR HOME EVEN WHEN WE COULD NOT BE THERE WITH THEM AT TIMES. THE FINISHED PROJECT EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS AND WAS OUR BEST EXPERIENCE WE HAVE EXPERIENCED HAVING BUILT 5 HOMES. WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS. THIS COMPANY STANDS OUT FROM THE REST AND WE ARE GRATEFUL WE WERE REFERRED TO THEM. WE HOPE OUR RECOMMENDATION WILL HELP YOU MAKE A GOOD DECISION ABOUT CHOOSING A DEPENDABLE AND PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. OUR HATS OFF TO THE ENTIRE MERIDIAN TEAM. A SPECIAL THANKS TO MATT AND LEO , OUR LEAD DESIGN MANAGERS FOR THE PROJECT.

We met one of the owners Larry and the minute he walked in the door we knew we had found our Contractor. He showed up on time and treated our home with respect, we felt like he was very in sync with what we wanted. I had a laundry list of things I wanted and he had solutions for all of my concerns. He came up with ideas and we loved every one of them. Nothing is worse than spending major dollars on a project and finding out AFTER the fact that for a few more dollars a project can go to the next level of WOW. This place has "wowed" us from the start. The Designer we were matched with was Austin, he could look at what we had and tell us how to improve it. His eye for detail is unbelievable, things we wouldn't have thought of he brought to our attention. He went out of his way to go over every detail of every cabinet before the order was placed. Some might think this is tedious, to this company it is standard. They go out of their way to avoid surprises. The design process was well thought out and they did not rush us into starting work until everyone was completely satisfied that we were happy. The whole job staff is copied on everything and communication is the key to making everything work so perfect. Every piece of hardware is hand selected for every cabinet, every drawer and each appliance. They did not have us pick out one drawer pull and use it for every cabinet. Our Designer went over every cabinet and where it was placed and the function, Some are bars, some are swinging, and some are knobs, This type of detail is what takes a kitchen from function to awesome. We wanted a few non-standard cabinets, such as a place for our turtle tank. Austin came up with the idea to hinge the one side of the cabinet to make removing the tank for cleaning easier, it was a detail that might have been missed with another company. Meridian pays attention to how a piece functions and how it will function through out the lifetime of the cabinet, they think of everything, They noticed I have large binders in the one cabinet and knew that was a major part of our household. They found a deeper cabinet that will make it easier to remove this large item that I use daily. From the minute Larry walked in he noticed we liked a clutter free look. We had only a few items on the counters and he came up with solutions to integrate them into drawers. Austin found a knife drawer and a drawer that holds canisters for my wooden spoons and such. It would have been easy for them to just update the kitchen we had, they went out of their way to make sure we get the kitchen we truly wanted, not just and update or refresh. This is not a company that rushes you into decisions, they are really there for the customer and offer their years of experience and knowledge. A lot of the employees are Family and they value the Family name and reputation. Most employees have been there for years, several have told us they would never leave the company. In today's workplace environment that is something to be proud of. They use American made cabinets and make sure they are suited for your needs and budget. They have many full size cabinet doors to select from. They make you walk around the showroom multiple times, just to make sure you really LOVE the cabinet, not just settle for one because that's what they have to show you. We wanted a special door that they actually ordered in. It was one of the few they didn't have a full size sample of. Another company might not have bothered to tell us it was even available. It would have been very simple to just sell us something else, they knew what I envisioned and went out of their way to find it. All in all we couldn't be happier and we feel the decision to work with Meridian was one of the best we have ever made.

We recently hired Meridian to renovate our unfinished basement. Meridian’s support for the entire project was outstanding. The design phase included multiple meetings to discuss our plans for the space. Co-owner, Larry, and designer, Austin, were a pleasure to work with. They were very flexible about meeting times. They created multiple potential floor plans in order to provide us with options and came up with creative ideas to fit in everything on our wish list. They were patient during the meetings, spending over an hour many days to walk through each room and move features on the floor plan to let us evaluate different looks. They utilize a 3D computer program that really helped us to visualize the rooms and make better decisions. They offered suggestions based on their wealth of knowledge and experience when we requested advice. At all times, Larry was clear about all charges associated with the different design stages. They considered and discussed with us every detail of the rooms with respect to space, architectural elements, cabinetry, heating/cooling, plumbing and electrical. They also kept in mind our budget and were careful to point out to us when the design or scope changes we requested were going to make the project more expensive. We were also extremely impressed with Meridian during the building phase. When selecting fixtures, cabinets, tile, granite, etc., Larry gave us the budget for each item, steered us to vendors and handpicked employees at the vendors to help us make choices. Co-owner, Mick, and the carpentry team, Matt, Dave and Leo, were again an absolute pleasure to work with. They were kind, considerate, punctual, professional and respectful of our family and home. They laid down tarps every day to ensure that dust and dirt from the basement would not be tracked through the main floor. Every subcontractor was punctual, professional and did excellent work. On days when only the subcontractors worked, someone from Meridian still came over in the morning to lay down the tarps and meet the subcontractors. They then returned in the afternoon to survey the day’s work and pick up the tarps. We were especially pleased with the excellent quality of the work, the attention to detail, and the fact that the carpenters continued to design as they built. The build team was very experienced, and it shows. For example, we had wainscoting installed throughout the basement, and every inch of trim work is straight and perfect. When Matt encountered something in the design plan that he didn’t think would translate well in construction, he called the office and discussed it with Austin. Austin then redesigned that element with input from Matt so that every detail was perfect and the transitions from room to room flowed beautifully. Before they left, they went around the basement, inspected their work and touched up every tiny imperfection they saw. A week later, when our furniture arrived, and the delivery men nicked the paint and trim work in multiple places down the stairs, the Meridian guys came back and touched it all up promptly with no extra charge to us. Communication between Meridian and the customer is outstanding. Larry held weekly meetings with us to discuss upcoming work and finalize plans. He and Austin also kept in touch with us through e-mail during the week, if needed. We honestly didn’t think that this level of service existed anymore, but Meridian was a very pleasant surprise. It is clear that they take great pride in their work, and our finished basement exceeded our expectations. I am an epic worrier, and perhaps the greatest compliment I can bestow on Meridian is that I did not worry about our basement renovation for one minute of the 9 weeks it took to complete. We would not hesitate to hire them again.

excellent i have used meridian in the past and would definitely use them again in the future Owners Larry and Mick as well as their staff provided an exceptional experience from design to completion of work They are always professional, courteous, and pay paticular attention to detail The quality of work was excellent The job was completed on time The workers always arrived on time and the job site was always cleaned up at the end of every day Any problems or concerns were addressed in a timely manner and were followed through until resolved Overall an excellent experience

We researched and evaluated several different contractors and companies who offered renovations/remodels. We liked Meridian the best from day 1. Their design & build model was exactly what we were looking for since we wanted to be able to better visualize what we were getting. There were only 2 companies that offered that in our area and Meridian came with the highest recommendations. Yes, there were other contractors (friends of friends) who opted to do it cheaper, but after hearing horror stories from others about jobs that weren't finished or low quotes that ended up costing a whole lot more, we made the decision to go with the company that we thought would provide a seamless addition, would be easy to work with, and would get the job done without excuses. Right now, we're in the middle of the renovation, but I can honestly say we made the right decision. We're so glad we went with Meridian. We paid a small amount for the design phase to be able to see architectural drawings and pick out our options of what we wanted. This was essential in my mind, as it really helped us better scope out the project and assess everything involved. We made some changes along the way and Meridian has been very flexible and accommodating for some of our personal needs. We're just a couple weeks away from the finish date now and can't wait! I can't say enough good things about them. If you're considering an addition or remodel, this company is the way to go. Even if you're looking for an honest opinion whether it makes sense to move or remodel, they can help. Update: The construction is now complete and we couldn't be happier. It turned out even better than we expected! I just can't believe how easy and seemless the process was. I would give them an A++ if I could. All the workers were professional, considerate and top-notch. The quality was impeccable, ant they kept the place neat throughout (even climbing through the window during construction so they didn't disturb the rest of the house). We'll be using them again down the road when we're ready to remodel our kitchen.

Meridian Construction recently completed a kitchen remodel at my house as part of a come reconstruction.  Multiple contractors were in and out of the home, working on different parts of the house.  I must say, I Larry and his team really exceeded my expectations, came in on price, ahead of schedule, and helped my family feel safe and secure through the entire process.  
Larry spend a great deal of time with us upfront planning the project.  All costs and timelines were clearly laid out before work began.  The Meridian planning process was not rivaled by ANY of the other contractors.  Martha and Austin were great at offering opinions and suggestions, but were sure to help us choose the kitchen that met our goals, and not anything else.
During the construction process, Larry and his team were very professional and the quality of work was EXTREMELY high.  They worked along side the other contractors team with ease and patience, and were sure that the entire project was a success.
I have referred Meridian Construction to many other people, and will be calling them for my next project!  Thanks again Larry and team!

We engaged in a 7 month design process with Larry that led to a 2 month remodel resulting in a beautiful, functional kitchen.

During the design phase, our input was welcomed, which is not always the case with kitchen remodel firms.  We changed our minds regularly about what kind of cabinetry and countertops we wanted and Larry and Austin, the computer design guru, were supremely patient, coming out with new drawing plans for each meeting to reflect our most recent decisions.  All of the suppliers that Larry recommended were very helpful with product selection and worked seamlessly with Martha at Meridian, who made sure our selections were ordered and ready when needed. 

The job site, our house, was thoroughly vetted to ensure that there would be no surprises during the remodel -- and there were none.  Once the remodel began, Matt, the lead artisan on our construction crew, was timely, considerate, professional and neat.  Larry and the whole crew worked hard to make sure the rest of our house was minimally affected by the remodel.  The work was done on schedule and on budget.  

We were extremely impressed with the responsiveness and courteousness of every Meridian employee we met and look forward to working with them again on other projects.

Very professional operation.
Two step design phase was used to ensure that we saw a 3D picture of the final kitchen before demolition began.
All cabinetry and plumbing items were on site prior to start of construction. Adjacent rooms were sealed off to prevent dust migration during the construction. Old cabinets were promptly removed from the property.
The construction crew was very punctual and cleaned up the work area daily. Extra cleaning was performed prior to weekends.
We were impressed with the workmanship and speed which the work progressed.
Weekly meetings were held with the owner of the company to review progress.
Last minute changes were incorporated easily.
We are very happy with our new kitchen and would recommend Meridian Construction to others.

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From start to finish of our kitchen remodel, Meridian Construction, especially Larry, walked us through the entire process of creating  the kitchen of our dreams. From day one, Larry and his team were professional, trustworthy, reliable and clean. They walked us through every decision  from the smallest detail to the biggest.  Every call, concern or decision change, was met with a prompt return call or a meeting to discuss. Larry's attention to detail is second to none! I  recommend Meridian to any and everyone who needs any work done to their house. We will definitely be calling Larry for our next project!

Excellent! Meridian was clean, professional, knowledgeable and very trust worthy. The project went just as projected and they managed the whole process very well.

The entire process from design to completion was excellent.  I have used this company in the past and would absolutely use them again in the future. The quality of the work is excellent and there is great attention to all details of the project including adhering to the timetable, minimizing disruption in the house, and daily cleanup to minimize the mess.  The workers are courteous and take great pride in their work. The owner of the company gives a complete detailed schedule of the project from start to finish including weekly (sometimes more) updates of exactly what work will be done and when  all selection of materials including costs are provided as well as a detailed payment schedule to avoid any surprises along the way. The process starts with an extensive design phase including computer generated drawings which make it easy to visualize the project before it begins.

We recently began a long overdue kitchen remodel with Meridian Construction. This is a major undertaking for us. Having heard
about several experiences from others, we were somewhat uncertain of what we were getting into.
Meridian has made the entire process easy for us, from our initial meeting with Larry at our home, through the final phase of the design and into construction. The design phase has been awesome, and it was really fun seeing our home displayed on his large screen with before and after renderings. Larry really take the time to understand what's important to us and then works that into the design. The outcome is wonderful. You really get to see everything come together before any construction work starts. You don't just have to imagine it, which is great for my wife and me.
We are just starting construction and have begun working with more of the Meridian folks. Everyone is very professional and because of the detailed design, everyone is on the same page. We really feel like we are in good hands.  Each vendor we visit while making our selections tells us the same. Overall, an excellent experience.        

We LOVE our new Basement!  Meridian did an AMAZING job in completely refinishing our basement.  Larry was with us from Day 1 from the design through to hand over of the finished product.  We completely finished the basement including:

- Fixing of exterior / interior cracks

- New Floors (Carpet and flooring around bar)

- Bar Area

- Powder Room

- Utility Room

- Egress Window

- Drywall and Drop Ceiling

Meridian created a place where our family and friends can hang out...3 separate areas offer us a lot of space where we can watch tv, sit at a bar or play pool all separately.  Larry and the Meridian team did an EXCELLENT job in remodeling our basement.  From the fixtures, to the floor to the amazing bar they created we love EVERYTHING.  Larry and his team also helped us with designing our TV and sound systems.  Larry stayed at our house late one night to assist with the design and made sure that everything turned out GREAT. 

We would absolutely recommend Meridian to our friends and we are truly happy with our new basement.  THANK YOU Larry and Team!

Meridian Construction led by Larry completely remodeled our Master Bathroom.  The Design and Construction Process was very smooth and we are super happy with our new bathroom.  The Floor, Granite and fixtures look amazing.  We love our new shower and it is exactly what we designed.  The entire Meridian Team from top to bottom, between the owners, the builders and the office staff are superb.

We are very happy with the craftsmanship and our new bathroom is WAY better than what the original builder put in.  Meridian is meticulous and they made the end punch list process because they fixed their own punch list before they handed the job over to us.  They made everything so easy and we are excited for this winter, so we can use the heated floor that they installed.

Our next project will be to redo the kids bathroom...Guess who we are calling...You got it - Larry and Meridian!

What can we say...the Meridian Team is AWESOME.  Larry was able to sit with us during design and help us really map out what we wanted to do.  Larry made it very simple and their contacts with vendors for the appliances, Lighting and other fixtures / materials saved us money and made the process even simpler.

We are very happy with the work and have received a TON of compliments from our friends and family.  The Meridian Team was friendly, courteous and they treated our home like it was their own.  We are extremely happy with our updated Kitchen and would absolutely recommend them to our friends.

Short version of the review - If you are looking at any sort of major/minor home project you should absolutely talk to Meridian.  They are organized and very thoughtful, but above all else, they seem to genuinely take pride in their work. 
Long version:
We interviewed a number of contractors for what was going to be a significant renovation to our existing home - finishing an approximately 1,600sqft basement.  From the start Meridian was different.  Initially, I was skeptical of their approach in that they don't come out, spend 15 minutes at your place and then provide a free rough estimate of services.  Their approach is much more thoughtful, however, they also expect to be paid for the initial estimate phase.  They will come out to your house, do a thorough inspection/discussion of what you want done, what types of finishes you want etc and come back with detailed plans and budget - the catch is you have to pay for this before you really know what the finished product looks like and what the total cost will be.  As I said, I was initially skeptical of this approach, because it is very different from most other contractors.  However, after meeting with, and talking to, Larry, I got over my skepticism and could not be more pleased with not only the finished product but the process in-between as well.  Different is clearly better in this case.
Everything Meridian did and all of the contractors/employees they used were professional, courteous and talented.  Larry came to our house (a fair distance away from their offices) numerous times during the design phase to walk us through drawings/3D renderings etc in order to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted.  He was always willing to work around our schedule (we have 2 young kids) to make sure we were comfortable with the finished product.
Whenever we went to a vendor to pick out materials the vendor always had a detailed description of what we needed well in advance.  Also worth mentioning, every vendor I spoke with praised Meridian for being so organized and easy to work with.  This is likely due to another Meridian employee - Martha - who stays behind the scenes organizing all of the vendor materials and deliveries.  Meridian makes the whole process as easy as can be for homeowners.
During the build phase Larry had weekly meetings at our place to walk through what was going on the current week as well as the plan for next week and to work around any scheduling issues we might have.  If we had any questions or noticed any issues with the construction, Larry and his team took care of it immediately (note: we did not have any major issues during construction).  There were no surprises around the cost of the project either, since part of the design process includes a very detailed budget and payment schedule.  In fact, Larry actually talked us out of some things because he thought that the cost outweighed the benefit.  Even though he would have made more money on the job he put us, the clients, first.  Every contractor should work this way, not every contractor does.
As far as build quality, after living in our finished basement for about 2 weeks we have had found a few incredibly minor issues (a loose closet door pull being the worst thing).  Even though the project is technically "done" Larry and his team are just as responsive now as they were during the actual construction - they are coming out next week to basically walk through our very minor list of issues to fix them.  This is part of their approach - they did not walk us through the finished basement and give us 30 minutes to find anything wrong before cashing the last check and disappearing.  Larry's specific advice was:  "as you live in it over the next several weeks, if you see things you don't like or if you think something is wrong let me know, we'll fix it."  
Major construction/renovation of any sort can be extremely stressful, as a homeowner the best thing you can do to manage that stress is to hire someone who cares as much about your home as you do.  We have done several projects at several different homes over the years and I can easily say that Meridian is by far the best company we have ever worked with.  They are organized and very thoughtful, but above all else, they seem to genuinely take pride in their work.  I have no reservation about recommending them to anyone thinking about a major/minor home project and have already given their name to several neighbors and co-workers.  
Thank you again to Larry, Mick, Martha, Austin, Matt and the rest of the Meridian crew for all of their hard work.

1. Meridian operated with pure professionalism throughout the process.  They listened to our ideas/goals and helped us shape them into a workable design.  Their background and knowledge in kitchen projects really helped us think through many items that might not have been realized until we were already in construction mode.  I think this helped us immensely in the actual construction phase because things went "nearly" as planned.