
Nelson Kitchen and Bath
About us
We are a Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Company in Mars, PA This business has a great mix of Fine art, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Services, Design services. A huge plus is the fact that you work directly with the owner, Ray Nelson. As an Artist he has displayed some fabulous Artwork of his own and by his talented carpenters, flooring experts, ceramic, fiber, handblown glass to name a few! Come visit the showroom on rt 228 just 4 Mi. past Lowes just up the hill from the 7/11 gas station on the left. You will see some fabulous items for your home or Bathroom! We currently Service Mars, Butler, Valencia, Cranberry twp, Zelienople, Harmony, Slippery Rock, Prospect, Pittsburgh, Evans City, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Rochester, New Brighton, Freedom, Pine Richland, Gibsonia
Business highlights
Services we offer
Cabinetry design and installation, Ceramic Tile, Corian countertops, Design services, Fixtures, Flooring, Glass Vessel Sinks, Granite countertops, Hand Blown Glass, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Quartz countertops, basements, electrical, hardwood and installation, remodeling, s
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A big "Thank You" to Ray Nelson and his awesome crew.
The only issues that bothered us was the extended month that it took to get things installed (some of this was because some cabinets were not ready and the other was because of other projects that were going on) and an issue with the staircase design (used paint instead of original wood - which looks a bit odd), but we can assume some fault here and write it down to miscommunication.
That being said, I would recommend Nelson Kitchen & Bath without hesitation to anyone that wants to have a beautiful kitchen, bathroom, and probably any other room you like. They use high-quality products and the pre-planning that goes into their efforts is great too. Good luck!
The outstanding difference that you will receive from Nelson is the creative design developed directly from exactly what you want to achieve. I cannot state this strongly enough. I see a lot of previous reviews were concerned about $1500 retainer. In fact, my husband was also totally against this at first, even after Nick (designer) gave an initial 'rough' concept. We went agonized over possibly spending $1500 with nothing to show (especially after a previous horrible experience with another contractor on a bathroom counter project). We interviewed many other contractors. No one could provide a concept with the same level of thought. I was so totally frustrated with not being able to get any concepts from anyone else to show what they would do for the money. So, we took a chance, and I am SO glad that we did!
I will tell you that you should not worry about not liking the design, or having spent the retainer and not getting EXACTLY what you want. Nick will work until he "gets it' and he works across all genres and tastes. We went through 3 major ideas. No one in the area will take this much time to design what you want, and the $1500 will go towards the renovation. It is worth every penny! Ray and Nick listened carefully to our needs from day one. They determined what our likes and dislikes were, balanced both of our quirks, and, after a few short visits, Nick had developed a unique design concept that went well beyond the traditional cookie-cutter kitchen. We had a few tweaks, but no worries - Nick worked until the design was perfect and exceeded our expectations. Not only did he provide the most creative design with an artistic flair, it fell within constraints and the budget that we discussed. This is truly Nelson's unique talent - the transformation ideas into an outstanding design.
Ray had one primary foreman (Rich) who completed much of the work at the house and who was present and available every day. All workers were reliable and prompt. If I had any request, they took care of it. They are all friendly, easy-going, and easy to deal with. And the craftsmanship was excellent - they really know what they are doing and obviously take great pride in their work. If something didn't go quite right, it was prompt corrected.
All-in-all, Nelson offered the best value - We received an excellent, solid, functional kitchen with quality cabinetry, counters and flooring, which I know will last. We didn't have to "settle" for one thing. Nelson met all commitments on time and on budget (unheard of in the construction business). We are absolutely thrilled with the result!
You cannot go wrong by selecting Nelson Kitchen. These folks are good, honest hard-working people who have a rare talent to listen well and a sense transform your intentions into marvelous concepts.
Some recommendations that I have (no reflection on Nelson - this was our first time major renovation that we didn't DIY):
* Have everything written in the contract - a no-brainer. Have every light, switch, outlet, paint color, trim, floor, etc considered up front (there are on-line checklists) - even if it is temporarily "TBD" with an allotment. Think about where you want rugs, where you will plug in appliances, and how you will general function while in the space. Ray does a good job of keeping track of amendments to the contract, and he will change the contract to make sure it remains what you want, but having everything detailed up front will eliminate stressful surprises.
* Construction is very dusty. Rich warned me in advance. There is no way around it. Especially if you are taking out walls and moving things around as wee did. Be ready for it (although you won't be - sorry). If you have any places/things that you want to protect, take the extra steps to tarp and tape or ask to have it moved away from the area - the thin plastic drop cloths won't cut it.
I definitely would use Nelson for future projects.
When he said he and his crew would be there, they were. Very reliable.
Very pleasant to deal with.
And most of all, when there were a few minor issues that needed dealt with at the end, he took care of every detail to ensure I was satisfied.
I would defnitely recommend this company to anyone Building New or just wanting to Remodel and Update their homes.
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