CRATSA CONSTRUCTION

Overall the initial contact was great.  But, I would have prefered having a choice in the fixtures, etc.

Nick of Cratsa Construction was very nice and very thorough and professional, but his estimate was about 50% higher than others I received. So I did not use him based on the price.

Never did the work

From start to finish, Nick Cratsa and his workers demonstrated a strong work ethic, honesty and fairness.  Nick always answers his phone.  He and his crew arrive when they say they will, call to alert about any unexpected issues, and do what they say they will do.
Nick worked on a cost plus basis.  He gave us a quote for the work he would perform, then I sourced the design and materials from a combination of Home Depot and Don's Appliances.
Nick gave me the name of a designer at Home Depot who gave me exactly what I wanted, within the budget I presented.
As with any signficant project, things happen along the way, such as schedule changes.  Nick's approach was never to keep everything in perspective, and just deal with the issue without getting worked up about it.  It was a terrific experience working with him.
I plan to call Nick for additional work this year, and have recommended him strongly to my friends and family.
Nick is the top reason that I will continue to be a member of Angie's list. My experience with him was that good.

well. no delays, clean up completely, competent and innovative craftsmen and artisans.

We hired Mr. Crasta to drywall the ceiling in our garage as well as
installing a fire rated door.  We also had him put a railing in and fix
the flashing on our chimney.  He was right on time when he came to give
an estimate and also pointed out some things that would need to be
changed/fixed to bring house to code (something other contractors either
ignored or didn't notice).  He got an estimate to us very quickly and
also set a start date.  His workers were extremely professional. 
Anytime we were in or around the area they were working on they had no
problems giving us an update on their progress or explaining what they
were doing.  As someone who likes to do as much work as possible myself I
was very pleased with the work done by Crasta Construction and would
use them again in the future and would and have recommended them to
other people.

He wasn't able to do the job for us due to his full schedule, but was kind enough to stop by on his lunch break to offer advice on how we could do it. His tips were helpful and I am happy to say we have a new, beautifully tiled bathroom floor that is level! Thanks, Nick!

Completed all work on time as promised. Two years later the work still looks good

Maybe he does good work but I don't know. I will not chase contractors. If a contractor doesn't want to do job they should tell you instead of saying they will send estimate. I gave him a 'D' rating because he at least looked at the job

Excellent.  Honest trustworthy service.  Each day, workers cleaned up after themselves.  Pleasant personalities and conscientious about their work.

I left a voicemail and received a call back (3) weeks later and was told they are booked up for the next (3) months.

N/A.  No work was performed.

Our home was built and finished in 1910 and is of the Arts and Crafts style.   We had waited for several years before deciding it was time to have some 'facelifts' and we set about finding a contractor.  We had over 9 contractors from Angie's list come and look at the work and a few didn't want to work on this old house.  Nick Cratsa came and we found him knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and his quote was around where we had hoped to be.   We had told Nick that we needed the work done before the end of April and he was very considerate of that and worked with us on the scheduling.   When Nick called to say they were ready to start, we worked with him to make sure we were ready also.  Nick's men arrived and were also extremely friendly, professional, and knowledgeable and they worked through several problems that were uncovered and they worked well with us, who tend to be sticklers for detail.   The original job and scope of work turned from 2 weeks into 5 and each step of the way the time, cost, and material additions were discussed and agreed upon amicably.   Nick and his men never left our work until it was done - today - and we can honestly say we were sad to see them go.   But, we will have them back again soon for more work.    We also should say that they treated this old house as our home and showed immense respect for it.   They left everyday with the house and garage (staging area) tidy and as clean as possible.

I have used them before. I thought their prices were very reasonable and their employees were very good.

He was punctual, had a lot of good ideas and was very thorough. I got the impression that he knew what he was doing and didn't end up using him because we didn't realize how expensive the job was going to be. We also had another competing bid and Crasta was not too much higher than the other bid.

No work done, estimate only.

I contacted several contractors in the Spring of 2011 to get estimates on designing and building an entryway to our house, as well as doing some general carpentry and repairs on the inside of our house. Because this was a relatively small job, some of the contractors that I contacted were not interested in coming out and giving me an estimate. I eventually had 4 different contractors come to the house to discuss the project. 
Nick Cratsa was by far the most responsive and professional of all of the contractors I spoke with. He got back to me promptly with an estimate, which included drawings of the interior and the exterior of the entryway, a detailed description of the work that was to be done, and a list of materials that I would have to purchase for the construction of the entryway, as well as for the other projects that were to be done inside the house.
After signing the contract, he told me to expect that the work would start some time in September. The only negative thing I have to say is that they didn't end up starting the job until the end of November. But it was definitely worth the wait!
Once his team of workmen started, they showed up each and every day promtpy at 8 a.m. They were professional, courteous, and very pleasant to work with. They accomodated any special requests we had. Their work was done thoroughly and with attention to detail. The entryway is beautiful and is exactly what I wanted.
The bench and shelf in the entryway, as well as the cabinets in our mud room that Nick designed and built are absolutely gorgeous. He is quite the craftsman when it comes to making cabinets and doing custom wood work.
I am extremely pleased with all of the work that they did. I would highlyl recommend Cratsa Construction and will definitely be using them for any future construction/remodelling, carpentry projects.

Mr. Cratsa and his crew were a pleasure to work with. He was on-time for all appointments that he set. His estimate was quickly returned and he explained all questions that we had, and even gave us advice on small projects that we were working on ourselves. He began the work a day before they were scheduled to arrive (and called ahead of time to let us know they would be starting early). The crew was polite, professional, and paid close attention to detail. We could not have been happier with our experience with Mr. Cratsa, and will definitely hire him again.

Mr. Cratsa was the epitome of professionalism.  Everything about our experience with him was exemplary.  He responded to an e-mail request within 24 hours.  He made an appointment and arrived 10 minutes prior to the appointment time.  He was brutally honest with us - which was greatly appreciated.  He answered all of our questions and made some recommendations that were quite welcome.  If we ever get around to our project he is the one we would like to perform the work.

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Mr. Cratsa showed up on time and was very professional. The estimate that he provided was professionally done and included drawings. We regret that we are unable to use his services because his estimate exceeded our budget.

Nick and crew removed an old bathroom sink and toilet. They installed a new pedestal sink, new toilet and new vinyl floor in the bathroom. In the kitchen, they installed new base cabinets, dishwasher, countertop, sink and disposal. I purchased the flooring, countertop, fixtures, appliances and cabinets. The kitchen also received 4 new electrical outlets. Some time later, my German Shepherd (Nick called him "Killer"!) pulled a back porch column out of place leaving me with a dangling porch roof. Nick saved the day by sending someone that morning to make repairs.

No work was performed.

He is just excellent. He really built everything himself with the help of only one person. He did the construction, he put in cherry cabinets and Corian countertops, he put in recessed lighting, he put in floor tile, and he put on shutter doors. I give him the highest recommendation because his work is just perfect. I recommend him to anyone. He is a perfectionist so everything he does is done correctly and he has a very high level to his work. He is a real craftsman and he insists on the best when he has someone work with him. He is personable as well and he is easy to work with. He comes out to look at what needs to be done and he makes an estimate; he tells you what needs to be done and why. He gets most of his work by word of mouth because people he works for are willing to recommend him.

We scheduled an estimate time for the following day but he never showed up.