New Dominion Contractors Inc

Joe was great excellent at making suggestions to help make up my wife’s mind . Work went smooth and the attention to details far exceeded my expectations by far . Thanks Joe !

We are very happy with our new kitchen that Joe created for us. He was easy to work with and was open to making various tweaks to the design along the way. He made sure the all the details were done to perfectionist standard. His vendors were also great to work with and gave us really good prices. We got amazing custom cabinets and beautiful quartz countertops! I appreciated how he designated these costs in the contract. His flooring subcontractor did great work! I recommend you call Joe for your remodel!

It went fabulous. No major hiccups and was done to perfection.

All the projects NDC worked on for me went very, very well. I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted or even what was possible for the renovations because the footprints of the rooms couldn't be significantly altered (this house is very old). Joe gave me great suggestions and helped me visualize the finished product. He gave me plenty of time to purchase the items that suited my taste and had excellent suggestions for vendors that were very accommodating. His subcontractors were very skilled and provided their services on a timely basis. Joe took steps to protect my floors and carpets from damage and dust. While work was underway, Joe never once let phone my calls roll over to voicemail. He answered every call I made, no matter the time. He also took care of some of the items that were on my checklist that I was unsure about or that confused me, and never once showed any impatience or attitude. I very much enjoyed working with NDC and will use him for the rest of our renovations and updates.

It went really good

I had used Joe Henry over 5 years ago to knock the wall out between the master bedroom and the small bedroom that was next to it to make my small master bedroom much larger. He did a great job and had mentioned now that my master bedroom was so large, I should use the space to expand and remodel the master bathroom. It took 5 years for me to save up and was finally able to remodel the master bathroom. It turned out wonderfully. It was a large job, changing the entire plumbing footprint, creating a new wall, adding a tub and expanding to double the original bathroom size. It was an original bathroom from 1971, very small vanity, small shower with dropped ceiling, no tub, and avocado green tile throughout. Joe guided me through the selection process and helped me from making some selection mistakes that I would have regretted. He came up with the design for the new bathroom space and where everything should go. He was very responsive and answered all my questions. The job turned out beautifully, it is a true master suite now. He was the most reasonably priced of the three contractors that had given me a price on the job. I can't say enough nice things about working with Joe and would highly recommend his work.

They did a great job, were prompt and up front about time and cost.

Joe Henry came out and discussed our desires for renovating a hall bathroom.  He listened to what we envisioned, asked questions, and made suggestions as needed.  After meeting with us, we were provided a timely quote accompanied by a detailed scope of work description. Joe Henry responded to our questions and any concerns we had before and during the renovation.  The job was started on time and completed on time.  The subcontractors selected by NDCI for the vanity and tile work were excellent.  Joe Henry was most helpful in providing us with suggestions on where best to go to obtain items we purchased directly.

I found New Dominion Contractors through Angie?s List, I was looking for estimates for a complete kitchen renovation.  I chose Joe because I liked the reviews, and I could see through his website that he does great work.  I emailed him and he promptly returned my call the following morning.  He came out to take a look very soon thereafter and we went through the business of gathering the data for the estimate.  We discussed the problems I had with the current kitchen and some of the changes I wanted (meaning I showed him a bunch of pictures on Pinterest).  I was anxious to hear Joe?s advice because I had ideas, but no vision of how I wanted the final product to look.  His input and that of the cabinet guy were superb.  After we talked, Joe prepared the estimate and had it back to me promptly.  It was incredibly detailed and he went through it with me line by line, and was careful to point out that the numbers included were ?middle of the road? and would perhaps go up or down depending on my selections (cabinets, sink, faucet, etc.). I ended up spending more than the contract price because I selected a more expensive appliances.  I was a bit uncomfortable proceeding from that point (signing the contract, paying the deposit, etc.) without yet having any drawings, I felt like the details weren?t very firmed up.  However things came together without a hitch..
Next step was meeting up with Joe's cabinet subcontractor about, that?s right, the cabinets.  He knew exactly how to configure the new space based on my needs and he had a complete set of drawings to me within a couple of days.  Construction started on time, and I was given a 5-6 week window for completion of the work.  If I had a complaint, it would be that it was difficult to get the subcontractors arranged so the work ran smoothly and without interruption.  I was partially to blame.  Rather late in the game, I ordered a floor medallion and when the delivery date got buggered up, it threw the entire work schedule off by a week or so.  On the other hand, crossed lines were inevitable (I anticipated that) and there were
days when workers just didn?t show up.  Another shout out goes to Joe's hardwood flooring contractors.  They laid the medallion seamlessly, it looks like it was manufactured that way.  They also had to blend a custom stain for me so the kitchen floor would match the existing floor.

Joe supervised the entire job, and he had no other client while my kitchen was underway.  There were various problems with the appliances I purchased, and he handled them entirely and with grace?even fielding some of the issues I could have dealt with myself.  I can?t TELL you how much that soothed my stress level.  Joe discussed with me any questions that popped up along the way, including those regarding the tiniest details.  His workmanship and attention to the small things really made the experience as painless as something of this magnitude can be.  Any phone calls and text messages were returned immediately and he kept all the plates spinning, sometimes after hours.  I sincerely felt that Joe put this job and any issues I had FIRST.  I found him quite charming and saw none of the issues about which some reviewers were braying. 
I would highly recommend New Dominion Contractors.  I felt the price I paid was fair, especially as I received a fabulous new kitchen (well, let?s face it?none of us want to be parted from hard earned dollars).  Things worked out so well that we?re headed into Project No. 2 immediately. I could go on, but I?m tired of typing.  Do it.  You?ll be glad you did.

We had New Dominion Contractors completely revamp our master bathroom, install a dishwasher and install a new showerhead in the spare bathroom. Joe Henry (the owner) did a fantastic job of keeping us up to date on progress and the final product was phenomenal! Joe is a great, honest, hardworking, and trustworthy guy (he was in and out of our home without us there and I trust him entirely). Joe gave us so many extras at no cost such as patching a hole in the wall we didn’t even ask for. Joe is not the guy to use substandard people or products on your home, so be sure when you talk to him you really do want a great end product that will last. He is definitely the best I have encountered for the cost. We were lucky to find him and will definitely use him in the future once we get a little more in our renovation budget. I cannot recommend him highly enough. My wife and I were blessed to have found him. Keep up the great work Joe, we'll be in touch!!!

We used New Dominion Buliders to do a complete kitchen renovation. We completely gutted the kitchen and Joe prepared us for the surprises that come with pulling down soffits in a forty year old home. Joe Henry did a great job in all facets of the renovation. He spent hours with us getting the design just right. He was upfront about how some of our ideas would work and at what cost. He took us to one of his kitchen renovation customers to see the workmanship and help with ideas. He showed a good eye for detail and was only interested in us being happy in the end result.
Joe managed the entire project and kept all the trades and us on track as best as possible considering some of the sinks and lighting we ordered were slow to deliver. He provided great contacts for every phase of the kitchen including, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, electrical, plumbing, and painting.
We ended up with a fantastic final product. I would certainly use him again for any renovation we do.
He wasn't the lowest bid we received but we wanted quality and someone we could work with and trust. It was well worth the money.

Joe and New Dominion did a great job. I was impressed with Joe's willingness to help me coordinate the job over a distance of over 200 miles. He was in continuous contact with me and handled my appliance delivery for me. His cabinet supplier is superb! When I needed an extra outlet after the job was complete Joe was right there to coordinate with his electrician.

Joe Henry is by far the best contractor I have ever hired. When the job was done, I actually felt a little sad that I wouldn't be seeing him around the house anymore! Joe is both a true professional and a genuinely nice person. We started looking for a contractor because of a serious leak from the water heater in our attic and were interested in doing some bathroom remodeling and other repairs which we had put off and dreaded dealing with because of bad experiences we had had with other contractors in the past. Those feelings of dread disappeared almost immediately after we began talking to Joe. From the beginning, I was impressed by how quickly Joe responded to my calls and emails and how much time he was willing to spend talking to me about the project, both so that I could understand what he was doing and so that I could make good choices when picking materials (tile, cabinets, paint, granite, bathroom fixtures, etc.) I am the sort of person who sometimes asks way too many questions, so I really appreciate the fact that Joe was so generous with his time and never seemed to get impatient with me. He also wrote a very clear contract which served as a roadmap for us throughout the project. There were never any surprises and his cost estimate turned out to be more accurate than I thought possible for a job of this size. Joe also seems to be a good judge of character in choosing workers for the job - all of the plumbers, tilers, cabinet makers, painters, and installers that he brought onto the job were friendly, professional, and generally the sort of people that I'm happy to have in my home. Joe and his workers were very good about letting us know when they were coming, arriving on time, cleaning up after themselves, and making our house seem comfortable and livable even while some fairly major work was happening in several parts of the house. Another thing that really impressed me was that Joe completed the work well before the date we had originally agreed on. After we started the project, my husband and I discovered that the work would have to be done earlier than we had planned to meet an upcoming mortgage closing date. When we told Joe that we needed the work finished earlier than planned, we got no complaints and he really put himself out to get the job done in time to meet our closing date. Before Joe's work, our master bathroom was by far the most depressing and embarrassing room in our house, and I was glad that very few people would see it. Now, I feel disappointed that few people will see it unless we want to give a tour to show off Joe's work. Everyone who has seen it so far has been very impressed and we have already recommended Joe to several people. The idea of tackling a home improvement and hiring a contractor used to be something I genuinely feared, but now I actually feel excited when I think about improvements that we might do in the future. I just hope that Joe will be available the next time we want to start a new job... At this point, it's hard to imagine that we would ever hire anyone else!

We absolutely love everything that was done.  All of the clutter on the counters now has a place in the new cabinets and our bath rooms are sparkling clean with no more mold issues! Joe did a lot of research on mold issues to make sure he did everything necessary  to ensure the problem was solved.

He arrived on time, performed his work to install a header to support a wall we had removed. Good quality materials and a solid header was installed to support the ceiling. Thanks, and "thanks" for the calls.

We were so happy with the experience we had with Joe when he renovated our bathrooms this summer that we didn't even bother to get estimates from other contractors. We wanted Joe to do the job. Joe's not the cheapest guy in town and he'll be the first to tell you that, but we felt our money was well spent. My husband had inherited his parents house and we had been renovating it for a while. Joe knew that we wanted to have Thanksgiving in our new kitchen and he made sure that we made that deadline in spite of changes we made and Hurricane Sandy. Joe does quality work with quality products and he makes sure it gets done right. We've always had good communication and follow up with him. He still checks in with us to make sure that everything is all right. He does meticulous estimates to make sure that you're aware of the total costs of the project. We found that the vendors he deals with have the best quality products at good prices and they have great service. Joe also knows great people. He introduced us to Rick, who not only painted the kitchen, but gave us a great price to repaint the whole house including the great room. Joe found a mason who took care of some very tricky brick problems we had on the chimney which is in the great room. One of the biggest changes we made  was to put hardwood flooring in. We were originally just going to replace the linoleum in the kitchen and mudroom with an updated version and put carpeting in the family room. Joe told us that if it was his house, he would have hardwood flooring. We were skeptical because we thought it would be too expensive, but Joe knew a company locally that made the flooring from Virginia oak and the price quoted for installing hardwood from the mudroom through the kitchen and family room was quite reasonable. It turned out that the same company had installed the original hardwood floor in the front of the house 40 years ago. They did a fantastic job, buffed out dog urine stains we never thought they'd get out and stained the new and original floors to match, all within the time frame needed. It looks FANTASTIC!! Joe was absolutely right. We would never have been happy with our original plan. We love our new kitchen, mudroom and laundry room.

I cannot say enough how pleased I am with the work and quality of New Dominion Contractors and Joe Henry.  I have waited a week and a half to post my thoughts on the kitchen remodel work so we could move everything back in and live in our new kitchen for at least a few days and really notice the difference - and what a difference!
I chose New Dominion to do an estimate (one of three companies to bid and one big-box store) based largely on the reviews given on Angie's List.  New Dominion's pricing fell in the middle of the group but I liked Joe Henry (the owner) personally from our first meeting and felt he intuitively understood things which were important to me, over and above quality workmanship:  
1.  Knowing who would be at the house and when they would be there.  
2.  Knowing who would be doing the work (any subcontractors, additional workers, etc).  
3.  The need to be as clean as possible during the entire process (which has decidedly not been my experience with other local contractors).
 4.  A full-faith estimate that didn't have hidden costs.
I was particularly pleased and impressed that Mr. Henry demonstrated both enough professional competence and humility to know when he was comfortable doing quality work and where he needed to use a Master Electrician or Plumber, instead of just winging the job and not getting it right as a few other contractors I've worked with have done.  Mr. Henry both budgeted and alerted me of these sub-contractors before they were used and involved me all along in the process.
I also added a few things in during the job that were outside of the scope of our initial contract because I liked the work Mr. Henry was performing.  These additional items he gave me a quote and stuck to schedule and price and really did a beautiful job.
I read a quite negative review which someone recently posted just before writing this one to see what other people included.  I was very surprised with the review and do not feel that it captures the quality of work performed by New Dominion and Joe Henry at all.  That said, I am happy enough that that reviewer will not be using New Dominion in the future as I have a couple of other projects (bathroom remodel and sunroom renovation) which I am very much looking forward to working with Mr. Henry on again.  I strongly recommend New Dominion and advocate that you at least keep them in mind when looking for quality contractor services.

My husband inherited his folks house and we decided to remodel and move in. The house was built in 1969 and had some very tight bathrooms with unusual spaces. No maintenance had been done in about 12 years due to my father-in-law's illness and we knew going in to this project that we were going to have some serious damage that needed to be repaired. We had done a bathroom renovation in our old house, hired someone cheap to do it and learned the hard way that it costs more to fix something that wasn't done right the first time. We wanted someone working on this who knew what they were doing and would make sure it got done right. Joe Henry was the right guy. The master bathroom was very small and it was Joe who suggested that we demo the family room wall and go into the walk in closet to expand the bathroom. The existing shower was like a cave built into the wall, but Joe moved the location, built a spacious 4'x 5' shower with half glass walls and a bench seat. He found major damage to all 3 bathroom floors and made sure this was corrected. I thought we would have to sacrifice the  walk in closet to expand the bathroom, but we actually ended up with a larger closet than the one we started with. Joe painted and installed closet shelves and rods. The hall bath had some really weird spaces and no closet. Joe suggested we demo a bedroom closet to make it part of the bathroom so we could build a closet in there. Joe does first class work. His network of vendors is fantastic. Not only do they have great products, but it turns out they almost always had the best price too. The subcontractors he brought in were professional and did a great job. The tile work is exquisite. The vanities were custom built and are beautiful. One advantage of having Joe is that he knows a lot of people who do great work. During this time, we discovered that the roof and skylights in the great room were leaking. Joe hooked us up with a roofer who replaced the entire roof, wrapped the overhang and installed gutters as well as replaced the flashing around the skylights for a great price. There wasn't much sticker shock with this project because Joe took time to research and put together his estimate so that we knew not only his price, but what our estimated costs would be. He gave us an estimated completion date and we were only about a week off of that. Stay tuned for another review from us on the kitchen remodel. Joe did such a good job, that we didn't even get bids on the kitchen from anyone else.

Joe has some good qualities and I can see how he has some good reviews.  The good thing about this business is that he works on one project at a time - this means he is as committed as you to getting it done as quickly as possible.  We had quite a big job and even this was done in 6-7 weeks even with some delays due to subcontractors.  His price is not the lowest but not the highest.  He can execute the gutting and re-building of a kitchen well, he knows how to organize and plan for electrical/plumbing..and get the job done, especially if the layout is exactly as was before - we found little imagination and planned the new layout ourselves, though he went with it and made changes to lighting as we needed.  His subcontractors are very good (with exception of his plasterers) and he gets them in to do a good job. We also liked that he let you pick out your big price items directly an not have to go through him and pay and extra fee on top.
The main problem we had was with attitude and with final details. We had a issue early on with the wallpaper and plaster, and since I had disagreed with him we were disappointed that he did not act professionally thereafter.  Everytime I asked him to fix something I thought wasn't quite right, he would yell and tell me how impossible I was to please.  He would also argue with his subs when our entire family was in the adjacent room and it was quite uncomfortable.
We expected a little more attention to detail given the reviews and assurances of quality work. We felt we had to point out obvious things to be fixed and that he rushed through these items and also could have taken more care with intricate details such as the trim around windows and doors.
Overall the kitchen looks amazing if you don't fuss over the fine details of the wood trim or smooth finish of the plaster on walls.  Chucks' Construction did a great job with the cabinets, Garces Tile did great on the tile, and the Rock Solid granite cutting and installation was fantastic. I think I could recommend Joe for smaller, straight-forward projects or enclosed rooms but sadly wouldn't use him again for something like this blending open concept old and new rooms together.   

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Joe Henry, owner of New Dominion Contractors, Inc., impressed from the first contact.  He was courteous, professional, personable, and responsive.  On his first visit he listened attentively to what I envisioned and had suggestions as to ways this could be accomplished or improved upon.  These were not suggestions that would require extra money to be spent, but suggestions that would make the bathroom more liveable, useable, and attractive.   He was very knowledgeable about what materials would best accomplish my goal of updating and upgrading the bathroom.  When he presented his quote he addressed everything we had discussed.  His contract was quite detailed and comprehensive.  It left nothing to chance which was very reassuring.  The contract agreement included a time schedule, a payment schedule, information about the use of sub contractors, and a complete description of all work that was to be done in detail.  The price included a set amount for labor and construction materials.  Other customer costs were estimated for things such as tile, vanities, granite, plumbing and light fixtures, toilet, and glass enclosure for the shower.  These estimates proved to be reasonable.  Admittedly, I went over budget in a couple of areas, but I did this with the full knowledge that I was choosing to be extravagant.  I could easily have gotten everything within the estimates given.  In addition, Joe provided a list of vendors he typically uses and has developed a good working relationship with, and websites where I could find materials.  I ended up using all of his suggestions and was not disappointed. 
Work started as promised and I learned from the outset that making certain my home stayed clean and protected from damage was a priority.  It also became quickly apparent that Joe, who was on the job himself every day, was a perfectionist.  He went above and beyond to make sure all work was done to his high standards.  I never once had to point out something that needed attention.  In addition, he noticed things in the house that were not part of his job but needed attention, and he addressed them while he had his materials out.  His dedication to provide quality work and his professionalism were displayed daily.   He did all the construction and electrical work himself.  He obviously had  long standing relationships with all the subcontractors.  Chuck, the cabinet guy, Reuben, the tile guy, and Sean, the plumber all did outstanding work and were a pleasure to work with.  Joe kept me informed daily as to what to expect and what still needed to be done and answered all my questions willingly and patiently.   When I would have difficulty making decisions about materials he would use his knowledge and expertise to help guide me. Several times he helped me get a better price on materials.   When a snag would arise, as they inevitably will during a project like this, Joe kept me informed and dealt with them as needed.
  
The completed bathroom exceeded all my expectations.  Because of his work ethic and positive honest attitude, Joe made the whole remodeling experience unstressful.  I would not hesitate to use him again if I had another home project.  I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who needs a general contractor.

Out of the 4 estimates we got, Joe was definitely the most experienced and we felt he would do the best quality job. We were right.He worked very hard to help us get quality materials and work done within our modest budget. We truly appreciated that. We loved that he has long standing relationships with his subcontractors and suppliers. That made things SO much easier for us as this is our first time doing a renovation on this scale.Joe was always patient with us as first timers and was always willing to explain and answer questions - to help us through this project. He smoothly handled all of the snags and problems that popped up. Joe went out of his way to try to keep things within our budget even when these problems arose. Love the fact that he even tinkered with the doors to our garage because they wouldn't stay closed. Even though we don't live in a high-end house, Joe helped us to get amazing bathrooms. We absolutely ADORE the finished products.We would highly recommend Joe for people who want quality work and quality materials - custom cabinets, tile, granite/quartz, etc. He goes out of his way to make sure things get done right. We hope to work with him again in the future :)

Good overall result.

We have used New Dominion in the past to redo both of our bathrooms and loved how Joe was able to help us see what we really wanted to get accomplished.  We thouhgt it interesting that the negative critiques you see on Angie's list are by those that have not had services performed by Joe.  Some people want the best and don't want to pay for it.  If you want a quality, professional job at a very competitve provce New Dominion is highly recommended.

Demo went great.  We had concerns on what we would see once the floor was ripped up.  Joe strengthened the floor with about 40 pounds of nails and the hard wood install now matches the rest of the house.  The recommended ceiling treatment pulled the entire room together.

We were given a list of recommended suppliers for things such as cabintry, granite, tile and flooring.  We looked on our own but ended up choosing all from Joe's list.  We were very satisfied that we not only saved money using these recommended contrators and vendors, but as they have worked with Joe in the past, helped make things run smoothly and to our highest expectations.  Joe Henry and his cabinet maker Chuck helped us create the kitchen we had always wanted.  We had received cabinet quotes from both of the box stores and Sears as well.  The great news was that we ended up having custom cabinets installed at a better price that includes unique features that we just love.   

Joe worked though the synchronization of all the needed installations in such a manner we felt relieved knowing the process was moving along so well.

We recommend Joe Henry and New Dominion Contractors.

Dealing with New Dominion Contractors (Joe Henry) was a pleasure.  From the outset, Joe listened to what we wanted to accomplish.  He made suggestions, provided guidance and helped us to avoid mistakes.  He kept his promises, anticipated problems, and (in many ways) exceeded our expectations.  Our new bathroom is beautiful!
 
We had a large bathroom project which was necessary due to age and some deterioration below the shower.  We had spent months trying to get estimates from various tradesmen, and some general contractors.  None of them addressed our concerns or provided firm estimates we could trust.  We got the feeling that they were guessing or just fitting their routine to our job, and then would drive the price up if they discovered ?hidden? damage.

Joe provided a firm estimate.  He clearly spelled out what costs to expect for reasonable choices of fixtures, tile, cabinets, etc.  We could pick less or more expensive items and know their effect on the bottom line.  He included an outline of what would be required if certain damage was discovered, stuck to it, and went above and beyond fixing a hidden problem without a dollar added to the estimate.  He was very conscientious about protecting the rest of our home from dirt and dust during the job.
 
Home renovation is stressful.  Glitches are inevitable.  Working with Joe reduced the stress, as he explained the schedule step-by-step.  We knew when we needed to make our choices to keep the job moving, which sub-contractor was coming on what day, and what was next.  When we made a slight change to the job, he adjusted.  His subcontractors and suppliers were friendly, prompt, and did wonderful work.  Joe Henry was in charge of the job and did much of the work.  We didn?t have to get involved as supervisors.  He consulted us as customers at every step to make sure we got what we wanted.  We always got the impression that Joe was OUR advocate with subs and suppliers.  He corrected problems before they became our problems.
 
Best of all, Joe is a perfectionist.  He notices the little things and makes sure the job is done right. New Dominion Contracting was not the lowest estimate.  They were far from the highest.  But their estimate was real and accurate.  They started the job the day we signed the contract and the work went quickly.  We will call them first for any home renovation we need in the future.

Old Dominion had the best estimate and they were recommended.  Demolition went quickly and without incident. Joe protected the area as it was on the second floor.   After each day's work he insured the area was cleaned and trash removed.  Joe subcontracted plumbing, tiling and vanities but completed the electrical work himself.  There was a small error on the height of tile which was the error of the tile company but Joe and Ruben Garces, Garces Tile were able to suggest another pattern that worked very well in the bath and toilet area.  Walls were tiled halfway up and a complimentary floor tile was used in the vanity area.  We were unable to find the cabinets that we wanted so Joe had us go to his cabinet maker to see if they could make the vanity.  They were able to replicate the vanities to the last detail and we were impressed with the quality of the vanities.  Joe worked with Rock Solid on the granite tops and they were a perfect match to the vanities.  All half walls, ceiling and trim work was painted.  Joe changed the door knobs, hinges and latches to match the color of the fixtures.  Once all was completed, Joe completely cleaned the bathroom area.  The bathroom has that WOW factor and everyone who has seen it is quite impressed with the design and workmanship.