Founded 2007 • With Angi since August 2009

We are an interior remodeling company specializing in kitchens and bathrooms. We have many years of personal experience providing Pittsburgh residents with quality products and installation. We are a family based business, which means our employees are dedicated to doing quality work in a timely fashion at very competitive prices. We are licensed with the state as HRC #037880. Fully insured. PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY: Carmen.bnq@verizon.net

Awards and Badges

Angi Certified

Amenities

Free Estimates
No
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
no
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
No
Licensed
Trade License Number
PA037880
Trade License Locale
Pennsylvania
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania: Home Improvement Contractors
Trade License Expiration
07/20/2024
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Insured
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Verified Reviews

4.9

(62) Verified Reviews

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Rating Details

Price
4.8
Professionalism
4.9
Punctuality
4.9
Quality
4.9
Responsiveness
4.9

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home remodeling (57)tile installation (19)flooring (10)drywall (10)plumbers (8)general contractors (4)door installation (3)interior painting (3)
Showing 1-25 of 62 reviews
Andrea G.
5.0
05/16/2021
When we asked all our friends/family/coworkers for a good contractor recommendation all we heard were horror stories. But thank god for Angies List and Carmen! We got a few estimates for our job before hiring Carmen, but Carmen stood out as the most detail oriented and attentive contractor we met with by far. His quote wasn’t the *lowest* estimate we got, but it was definitely the best justified based on the time and attention he gave us in reviewing all aspects of our job and answering all our questions. His attention to detail and genuine care for the quality of work he does carried through our entire renovation. From the temporary shower he built in our basement (to use while our only bathroom was under construction) to the perfectly aligned tile in our shower enclosure - everything was expertly planned and executed. Carmen was great about communicating next steps as the project progressed and we felt confident about his work during the whole process. On top of being great craftsmen, Carmen (and his helper Ryan) are just all around friendly guys that were a pleasure to have in our home for a few weeks. We’re so happy we found Carmen and now we finally have a great contractor to refer to others!!
Description of Work
Bathroom Renovation
Category
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Patricia G.
5.0
04/22/2021
Very well. Carmen did everything I requested with attention to detail . Excellent work and good communication. Very honest and trustworthy.

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Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 39303449
Description of Work
Kitchen and bathroom remodel plus electrical and plumbing. Door and window installation and carpentry work.
Category
contractors, ceramic tile, concrete repair, countertops, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, replacement windows, home remodeling, doors
Hire Again?
Yes
nick F.
5.0
09/30/2020
Very well. Carmen and a coworker designed the stairs to be easier to use and still fit our basement.
Description of Work
Replace basement stairs
Category
contractors, handyman service, woodworking
Hire Again?
Yes
Laura B.
5.0
09/04/2020
I found Carmen and I am glad I did. He is so nice and professional. He knows his stuff too. He took down a wall separating our kitchen and living room. It had electrical and cold air return that need rerouted and he did an excellent job. His price was fair and work was quality. I have other projects I need to do and I will for sure be using Carmen for all of my remodeling needs. Thank you
Description of Work
Removal of wall and electrical
Category
custom cabinets, drywall, electrician
Hire Again?
Yes
Nigel W.
5.0
02/13/2020
After obtaining quotes from several contractors, we selected BNQ to finish our 1800SQFT basement and put in a bathroom around a roughed in full bath. The team was punctual, professional and left the job site clean every day. The work was done on schedule, and as issues were uncovered (as any project has), they were communicated to us and we worked together to come up with any plan forward. Having used other contractors in the past, I couldn't be happier with BNQ's quality, responsiveness and overall quality of the job.
Description of Work
Basement remodel & bathroom build out
Category
closet systems, drywall, electrician, hardwood floor, home remodeling, basement remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Nina D.
5.0
08/30/2019
We are so glad that we agreed the contract with the BNQ. The whole process was smooth, professional, and transparent. Personally, I like things to be done in a well-organized and transparent way. Carmen was very knowledgeable about what he was doing and made reasonable plans before the job got started. On the arranged date, he and his assistant Ryan arrived on time and very patiently listened to our concerns and plan of changes. They transformed our old closet into a beautiful walking in shower with great functionality. The other project in the kitchen was a little tricky because the original vent opening in the wall. Carmen was very flexible about our design. He took care of the details and found a good solution for the challenging work. We appreciate his commitment to his professional work. Thanks to Carmen and Ryan, now we have a modern looking kitchen with a very efficient wall mounted hood. Moreover, the price is fair. I had a couple of quotes for our projects. BNQ price range is in the middle. However, the result is wonderful and it is totally worth the money. I would highly recommend BNQ to our friends and family!
Description of Work
Walking in shower & kitchen wall mounted hood
Category
home remodeling
Cost
$6,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Beth W.
5.0
06/26/2019
Carmen was very responsive to questions and stayed on the projected timeline. He and his assistant, Ryan, were a pleasure to work with.

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Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 37951221Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 37951221
Description of Work
Master Bathroom Remodel
Category
home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Ashley W.
5.0
01/11/2019
From the beginning of our kitchen reno project Carmen was very responsive and patient as we made our way through determining the right contractor, and we are so glad that we made the choice to work with BNQ. Carmen was able to help us to transform our galley kitchen circa 1950/1960s into a beautiful modern kitchen with great functionality. We can actually have more than one person cooking dinner or even just in the kitchen while someone else is cooking! Throughout the entire project if there were any changes to the plan that need to be made, or questions Carmen was extremely responsive and always came to us before pursuing a different plan of action in the renovation. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness throughout the entire renovation. At the end of every day the construction area was swept and all tools/supplies where put away or organized within the work space. We decided after the kitchen was done to extend our tile into the entry of the home from the kitchen. Carmen not only was extremely flexible to get it done quickly, but also stood by the work of BNQ to the point of offering to redo the tile in entry because he personally was not satisfied with the outcome. For us this speaks to his commitment to professionalism and quality of work, because of that we would have no hesitation in hiring BNQ to do additional projects in the future or in recommending him to friends and family.
Description of Work
Kitchen Renovation
Category
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, lighting, home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
helen W.
5.0
11/01/2017
Couldn't have more more pleased with the process and result. Carmen provided his estimate for the work in June. Work started in mid-September which was fine as it gave me time to select and purchase the tile, toilet, vanity, towel bars as well as plumbing and light fixtures. The renovation took about 2 and 1/2 weeks. The line of communication was positive and transparent....Carmen answered questions, showed up when scheduled, and cleaned up thoroughly when leaving for the day as well as when the job was complete. I appreciate the hard work and craftsmanship Carmen and his assistant Ryan provided on my new bathroom. Highly recommend!

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Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 36557140Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 36557140Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 36557140
Description of Work
I had my bathroom completely remodeled. The job required gutting the room, installation of tile around shower stall, new floor tile, new tub,new shut off valves for toilet and sink, installation of ceiling light/exhaust fan, as well as installation of new toilet, vanity and vanity light. Smoothed and primed the rest of the bathroom walls for painting.
Category
home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Dale M.
3.0
07/12/2017
Call and left 2 voice mails. NO response!
Description of Work
Remove and replace bath tub and ceramic surround
Category
home remodeling
Jen S.
5.0
02/15/2017
The bathroom looks great and everything works well. Carmen was super nice, timely and professional. Even the jerk dog liked him. He got everything done by when he said it would be done and kept the workspace clean while he was working.

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Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 34465953Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 34465953
Description of Work
Bathroom remodel
Category
home remodeling
Hire Again?
Yes
Josh S.
5.0
10/22/2016
We obtained 3 quotes for the work. 2 quotes were all in (materials, fixtures, labor, etc) at $35K and $45K. Our quote from Carmen was for about 18.5K to cover labor and building materials. We decided to go with Carmen because we liked him and we thought that we could pick out fixtures to finish the project for much less than the other quotes we received. The end result of the project is fantastic and we're very pleased with Carmen's craftsmanship. In addition to a great finished product, Carmen was very professional, easy to communicate with and accessible. These latter points are what pleasantly surprised me about working with Carmen. We expected a good end product, but we didn't expect it to be achieved so easily and so close to the quote we received. For instance, when we had questions about the project, we would text, email or call Carmen and he would return our calls within about 24 hrs. When unexpected issues came up, as they always do in any project, Carmen charged us reasonable fees to address them. For instance, during the demo, we discovered that a previous owner had walled off a shower. Carmen stopped demolishing the space and asked us if we wanted to open up the area fully. When we said yes, he spent about 1-2 hours demolishing this extra space and charged his his hourly rate (about $50/hr). Everything was very transparent. During our bathroom remodel, we also decided to have Carmen repair our bedroom walls, which had some water damage. Carmen subbed out some of this work (like drywall). End result was great, price was reasonable and again, Carmen was just easy to work with. The last thing that I think is notable about working with Carmen is his attention to cleanliness. When we started this project, I was dreading the inevitable construction dust, but that was never an issue with Carmen. Some of the drywall subs for our bedroom left a fair bit of dust, but Carmen was always very clean. We didn't get construction dust throughout the house. He did a great job of sealing off the construction area every day to prevent the dust from going everywhere. We recommend Carmen without reservation and we'd use him again. As he was doing our bathroom/bedroom, he also completed some odd jobs for us, all of which were easy for Carmen and resulted in nice finished products.
Description of Work
We hired Carmen to redo our master bath and create new closets in our master bedroom. The original closet was located against the wall that divided the bedroom and very tiny master bath. The project entailed demolishing the bath down to the studs, taking out the dividing wall (and closet) between the bath and bedroom, and then rebuilding everything from scratch (which involved framing the new space and then rebuilding the area.
Category
ceramic tile, remodeling, home remodeling
Cost
$20,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Jamie M.
5.0
10/17/2016
Love the bathroom renovation! The floor and shower tile turned out beautifully, and we especially loved the recessed shower shelves he made. Carmen was professional, responsive and did quality work. He made design suggestions along the way and communicated the cost of the change orders. He was committed to finishing the job but wasn't rushing or cutting corners. He was respectful of our house and cleaned the area every night. We would certainly recommend him to our friends.
Description of Work
Bathroom renovation included demo work plus installation of new floor and wall tile, steel tub, vanity, sink and vent fan. There was some additional drywall, plumbing and electrical work.
Category
ceramic tile, home remodeling
Cost
$11,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Kathleen M.
5.0
10/14/2016
Carmen was fabulous! Consistently excellent across all phases of the project, starting with initial consultation. He was more personable and helpful than the competition and his bid beat several other contractors by far. Then when it came time to actually do the work, he was iron-clad reliable. When the linen closet did not arrive on time - no problem - Carmen agreed to come back 3 months later to install it. The bathroom is beautiful and function. We will definitely call him for future projects and refer our friends to him.
Description of Work
2nd floor bathroom update (new tile, new tub, new sink, wall-hung linen closet)
Category
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, home remodeling, interior painters
Hire Again?
Yes
David G.
5.0
07/19/2016
It turned out well. He was very prompt with coming out to give the quote and getting back to us with questions. The beadboard was cut very well and looks very professional. The shower door looks and works much better than our old one that leaked. The vanity also looks much better. He is very knowledgeable about bathrooms and upgrades and answered our questions and concerns very well. We are happy with our small bathroom upgrade.
Description of Work
Upgrade vanity in small master bathroom, install beadboard, remove old shower door and install new door.
Category
home remodeling
Cost
$2,100
Hire Again?
Yes
Franca G.
5.0
07/14/2015
Outstanding! We have been extremely pleased. Carmen completely gutted an old bathroom and rebuilt the whole room. The work was done efficiently, timely, and with very good craftsmanship. Carmen was very helpful and knowledgeable during the design process. The bathroom was done impeccably: it looks and works beautifully! Additionally, the work was done in a condo and Carmen was very careful with the regulations and the tidiness of the common areas. When an unexpected phone line was found in a wall, Carmen was ready to reroute it with no damage. We highly recommend BNQ Inc.
Description of Work
Complete remodeling of a bathroom. New plumbing, water lines, electricity, expanded walls, new tub, tiles, floor, dry walls, door.
Category
ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
Cost
$14,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Alexander F.
5.0
04/29/2015
Great! Carmen was always accessible to us and helped answer all of our questions.
Description of Work
Kitchen and dining room flooring, sink, faucet, garbage disposal and backsplash
Category
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
Cost
$5,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Sherri/Jonathan H.
5.0
02/22/2015
Did a good job. Listened to our requirements and provided everything we asked for.
Description of Work
Small Bathroom Remodel
Category
remodeling, home remodeling
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Benjamin R.
1.0
08/06/2014
I tried calling and emailing and received no response. It was a complete waste of time.
Description of Work
Don't bother trying to reach them, they don't respond to messages. If they're so busy that they can't take on any new work they should just say so.
Category
home remodeling
Cost
$10,000
BOB & DEBRA S.
5.0
07/01/2014
We hired BNQ to gut and redo our bathroom. Carmen listened to what we wanted and did an excellent job of transforming the space. We are so pleased with the workmanship and the end result. Carmen and his team were there each day as scheduled, cleaned up each day before they left, discussed changes with us so there were no surprises and were great to work with. We would highly recommend BNQ.

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Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 8798109Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 8798109Review for BNQ Inc - 1226 Milan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA - 8798109
Description of Work
Gutted and completely rebuilt bathroom.
Category
home remodeling
Cost
$8,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Melanie N.
5.0
02/17/2014
Carmen did an excellent job on our kitchen remodel. We didn't have the easiest kitchen to work with, but he was great every step of the way. We could tell upon meeting him that he would be easy to work with and he had good ideas on a couple of the issues that were weren't sure how to handle in regards to design. We had some issues from the cabinet company that we purchased from (unrelated to BNQ) and the layout from them had a very poor design. Carmen worked with us to fix the issues that the cabinet company overlooked. If there was one thing we could change it would be that we would definitely go back and listen to him on his recommendations of cabinet companies. He knows what he is talking about. Carmen is very professional and experienced in his craft. He answered all of the questions that we had about the electrical, plumbing and overall project. More importantly, he listened to our concerns and requests of even the smallest details and completed them. We could tell that he really cared about the quality of work being done and making sure the work was done right. We added some additional work to the original proposal, which added to the original estimate. Otherwise, the cost came out exactly as expected. I would highly recommend BNQ to anyone looking for an experienced contractor and we will definitely use BNQ again for any additional work that we might need in the future.
Description of Work
Kitchen Remodel - Removed full wall and replaced with half wall, removed wall of dead space in corner, cabinet installation and installation of all things related - outlets, appliances, light fixtures, flooring, baseboards, etc.
Category
custom cabinets, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, lighting, woodworking, home remodeling
Cost
$11,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Patricia B.
5.0
01/03/2014
Carmen was very pleasant, the floor came out perfectly and he was very quick. Was done in a day and 1/2. The price could be a little bit better, but overall, very satisfied.
Description of Work
Put boards down to level the work area, installed all new tile floor in kitchen, removed and plugged appliances back in, crown molding, and fixed wood around door.
Category
home remodeling
Cost
$1,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Anna A.
5.0
12/08/2013
Carmen was very professional and responsive. He listened to our idea, suggested improvements and did a wonderful job. They did the job in two days because they knew we had to leave town for Thanksgiving. They were very considerate of our time and left things as clean as possible. I was very worried about removing the load bering wall, but Carmen made sure I was comfortable with the strength of the structure. There was quite a bit of dust after they left, but it was still a lot cleaner than I expected it to be. The constructions looks very sturdy and we will definitely use BNQ services for future projects.
Description of Work
Remove part of the load bering wall in the kitchen, build a support system for the future breakfast bar.
Category
home remodeling
Cost
$1,400
Hire Again?
Yes
FAITH O.
5.0
11/11/2013
This was our first major renovation and thanks to Carmen it was basically painless. From the get-go he was engaged and responsive and professional. Leading up to the project he spent lots of time with me and patiently answered all of my questions. Unlike the other contractors that I'd reached out to, Carmen listened to what my concerns were and had good problem solving ideas. When the work actually started, he let us know exactly was going to happen and when. He kept everything as clean as possible and did a really nice job. We came in at budget and in the time frame that he'd anticipated. And of course my kitchen looks beautiful! Was it a good price? Honestly I have no idea but the peace of mind that went along with working with someone that I really trusted made all the difference.
Description of Work
Full kitchen remodel-removed a wall/pantry,moved plumbing, updated electrical, installed cabinets, glass block window, lighting and flooring and tiled wall/backsplash.
Category
home remodeling
Cost
$15,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Leo G.
1.0
10/31/2013
He arrived on time and was courteous but a week later sent an email saying that in order for him to send out his quote he was going to charge $100 for coming out to do the estimate! He had never mentioned this before - extremely unprofessional. If he is not upfront before coming out to do an estimate, I would be very skeptical of any quotes I got from him. In the process of getting quotes for a bathroom renovation, I have had a couple of potential contractors that have said they charge to come out to do a quote - I have politely declined and have moved on. His email states: I wanted to mention a $100.00 design fee that I charge. This will include up to 3 drawings, to scale, for the bathroom. If you want me to fax the drawings, I can also send an invoice. Of course, if I end up doing the work you will be credited for the $ 100.00. Why couldn't he have said this BEFORE coming out? By the way, he also did not take off his shoes and after going outside to check a couple of things, dirtied the carpet (not a big deal but gives one a little bit of insight).
Description of Work
He came out to give us an estimate.
Category
home remodeling

Service Provider Response

I was not charging for the estimate. I was charging for doing drawings and designing. It was not mentioned before hand because I was not aware I was going to be acting as architect and designer. I would have gladly provided a free estimate, but in this case I was shown a giant room and told to make sense of it for the customer. I would have been happy to take a set of plans from someone else and followed them. I doubt those plans would have been obtained for free.

Phone

Address

1226 Milan Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Website

http://www.bnqconstruction.com

Other Information

Services offered

Home Remodeling & Repairs – Kitchen & Bathroom Design & Installation, Additions, Decks, Windows, Ceramic Tile & Marble, Hardwood Flooring, Interior Painting, & Concrete.

Services not offered

Roofing and roof repair, gutters and gutter repair, siding

Payment options

Check

FAQ

BNQ Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

BNQ Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check

No, BNQ Inc does not offer free project estimates.

No, BNQ Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, BNQ Inc does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, BNQ Inc offers warranties.

BNQ Inc offers the following services: Home Remodeling & Repairs – Kitchen & Bathroom Design & Installation, Additions, Decks, Windows, Ceramic Tile & Marble, Hardwood Flooring, Interior Painting, & Concrete.

Roofing and roof repair, gutters and gutter repair, siding