New Dominion Contractors Inc

I found New Dominion Contractors on Angie's List, along with two or three other contractors.We were interested in remodeling our kitchen and our master bathroom. My wife and I eventually decided to concentrate on the kitchen. Joe Henry of New Dominion was contacted, and an appointment was made, so he could see the kitchen and prepare a proposal. Joe was very prompt and came to our home, looked at the kitchen, and asked about our ideas for the changes we wanted. He also made recommendations, based on previous experience, concerning certain products and ideas for making the improvements. In a week or so, Joe returned with a very detailed construction agreement for doing the work we requested. The agreement included a scope of work to be preformed, detailed cost breakdown of material and labor, and a schedule for payments to his company. After evaluating Joe's contract and those presented by three other contractors, we decided to go with New Dominion Contractors. HIs proposal, the price, and the information we had obtained about his background made the difference for us.Joe started work on the day we agreed and would have been done in three weeks, except for a problem with a sub-contractor. Joe made a couple of calls to bring in another company, and we had the new kitchen in exactly four weeks. During the entire procedure Joe worked very hard to made the construction as unobtrusive as possible, he made sure the work areas were clean and straightened up at the end of the day, and he kept the kitchen functional for us for as long as possible. I appreciated Joe's own skills and was impressed by all of the sub-contractors that completed work during the project. Of particular note was the plumber, Sean of "Sean Fixes Johns," www.seanfixesjohns.com I would definitely use New Dominion Contractors again, and recommend that you give Joe a shot any remodeling job you are considering.

Excellent job from beginning to end. All the other good comments on Joe Henry are true. 
Main things - on time, excellent sub-contractors, always here when subs come, and on budget. 

As I stand in the middle of my newly remodeled kitchen I find it difficult to come up with the proper words of praise for the workmanship of New Dominion Contractors and its owner, Joe Hernry.  From the very moment Joe came into our home to sit down and discuss this major kitchen remodel until the final swipe of the mop on the floor I can find not one iota of complaint.  Joe accomodated and incorporated every item of our dream kitchen and also provided invaluable advice for my husband and I; novices to the whole remodel game.  We had a budget which Joe maintained during his estimate, even making suggestions where possible for us to save dollars.  He continued to oversee that budget during construction and I am happy to report we managed to come in slightly under our original cost.

In hindsight I see that a kitchen remodel is probably the most traumatic event in a homeowner's life.  However, once I had unloaded all the kitchen items, Joe was right on hand to move the appliances and to be sure we could use our makeshift  "kitchen-in-the-living-room."  While all remodels will vary in time, Joe proposed a three week completion schedule and was able to succeed despite three days of down time when Hurricane Irene hit the east coast.

New Dominion interfaced with other trades during construction while overseeing every single aspect of the work.  I am retired and my husband works outside the home so I was alone at the house during the remodel.  Not once did I feel things were unsupervised or unattended.  The custom made cabinets were perfectly installed and beautifully detailed.  Joe sent me to select the granite for the counterops armed with some sugestions which were right on point.  He also provided good common sense ideas when I  chose the ceramic tile for the backsplash.

Overall, Joe;'s many years of construction and remodeling experience stood him in good stead and provided us with the ultimate in kitchen remodeling experiences.  I would never hesitate to recommend New Dominion Contractors and Joe Henry to any prospective customers for the optimum remodeling experience.

It's one thing to recommend a contractor to the anonymous Angie's List community; it's quite another to recommend one to your friends and co-workers. I've recommended New Dominion to my neighbor and to a business colleague, and I will continue to recommend them to acquaintances that are looking for quality remodeling work at a fair price.

My bathroom, composed of mostly original 1920's-era fixtures, was in urgent need of repair/upgrading due to hidden plumbing leaks and worn-out fixtures. The plumbing deficiencies had caused damage to a downstairs ceiling and wall.  I wanted a modern bath that was esthetically in keeping with the era of the house without looking "cheap".  I sought bids from three contractors. I selected New Dominion because of their detailed, competitive bid and the knowledge and experience of the owner, Mr. Henry.

A job like mine is almost impossible to complete without a few changes. Most of the changes were prompted by me, but in each instance the cost (or savings) of the change(s) were reviewed prior to making any decisions. Costs were held down without sacrificing quality or time. The New Dominion work ethic is first-rate and Joe Henry is a stickler for perfection.  New Dominion's relationship with suppliers saved me significant money on things like granite and tile.  New Dominion's allowances for fixtures were realistic without being restrictive.

Joe Henry, president of New Dominion, is a great guy and someone I really enjoyed working with. I'd have worked with a complete jerk to get the results I got for the money I spent, but happily I didn't have to worry about that.  I was almost sorry to see the job come to an end - I know my little dog was sorry that Mr. Henry wouldn't be coming by any longer.

Bottom line - high quality work performed on budget and on time to impeccable standards.

AMAZING! I LOVE my new bathrooms. They are the highlight of my house! I knew from the beginning that Joe was not going to be the lowest quote, but the quality of his work is well worth the extra price. I have always believed you get what you pay for, and with Joe this holds true. I felt very comfortable with him throughout the entire process, and he explained everything from start to finish. He is a very professional worker and very friendly. He provided me with options and was very honest with where I could and/or should not cut corners. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality work. I will be hiring him again when I have enough saved up to remodel my third bathroom.

Joe was one of only two contractors we met with--both were recommended by friends. We were impressed with the thoroughness of Joe's proposal in which he clearly delineated the steps, the contractor costs and the allowances. He also promised that he could complete the entire job---kitchen, laundry room and bathroom--by my deadline. I was expecting my elderly dad to arrive for an extended visit on November 16th and, because of his disabilities, everything had to be completed before then. Joe came as promised on Friday, October 15th to start the complete tear-out of my kitchen and of the cedar closet in the bathroom. He had had a dumpster delivered the previous day. By that Saturday evening it was clear to me that Joe was one of the hardest workers I had ever met and that he was meticulous. Our job was well underway. I quickly realized that Joe is completely trustworthy, and I felt comfortable leaving him here to do the work while I was gone. He hung plastic sheeting to minimize the dust and disruption to the rest of my house and was very good about cleaning up at the end of each day. When the ceramic tile was put down in the laundry and bath, he recommended laying the tiles on the diagonal to make the space seem larger. I appreciated all of his suggestions and the guidance that he gave us about choosing our finishes and our products. He is a total perfectionist, meticulous in every detail. Mindful of the inconvenience, he minimized the amount of time I had to live without my washer and dryer, reinstalling them as soon as the grout was dry. Two weeks into the job, a family emergency forced my husband & I to leave for a few days just as the cabinets were ready to arrive. Joe reassured us that he would supervise the installation and make sure that everything was fine--and it was. The people he works with, from his cabinetmaker to the tile guy, the electrician, painter, plumber and floor people were all knowledgable, polite and well-trained in their fields. People warned me that doing a renovation of this size can be stressful and can put a strain on your marriage. This was not the case with Joe. I looked forward to each new day and to the progress I would see. I enjoyed meeting all of the tradesmen, and I learned quite a bit about the process. After a few days, my husband even relaxed! In the end, it was an enjoyable experience, and that is due in large measure to Joe Henry. He was never too busy to take a phone call from me, never too busy to help me understand what I needed to order and when or how to go about choosing my granite or my tile. He took particular care matching the stain on the new woodwork to the existing woodwork. He takes great pride in his work and would not settle for less than perfection. He also provided guidance on where to get the best prices on quality faucets, sinks and appliances and how to navigate "the world of granite." My kitchen is beautiful. It is better than I ever imagined it could be. The bathroom is also gorgeous and will be such a useful addition. We are very happy that we chose Joe as our contractor. He was not the lowest bidder, but my husband and I both agree that we definitely got our money's worth.

Our origional 1960's stove went out. We decided to remodel the kitchen and at the same time replace our old furnace and window a/c units with central air. We wanted it done in a timely fashion. We got three different estimates and found Joe Henry to be the best bang for our buck. Also the only one who promised to get this project done in 30 days. We had the old ceramic floor removed to the sub floor and new tile installed. The old cabinets were removed along with the walls behind the sink and stove. Joe left no mess when his demolition work was complete. Custom cabinets were in place in no time and granite tops and backsplash were installed almost immediately after the cabinets The old furnace was removed and all new furnace, ducts and central air conditioning was installed. Joe was here almost every day. He and his workers were reliable, honest, friendly and overall just a good bunch to do business with. Even with a few hiccups Joe managed to make our experience as painless as possible and he got our project done in the 30 day time frame. We would highly reccommend him to others. .

New Dominion was one of 5 companies we received quotes from. Joe?s quote was more expensive than some but it was the most thorough one we received, and we were comfortable having him in our home, which was important since my husband was gone for the whole time the job was taking place. The job took almost a month, Joe kept me updated on everything that came up, and gave me all the information to let me make an informed decision, without pressure, all while working around my schedule. He also fixed other little things around the house that he noticed. All the subcontractors were people he works with on a regular basis they all also did excellent work. They cleaned up every night and kept all there tools in one spot also, which is good when someone is working in your bedroom. I was somewhat unprepared with all the decisions and how quickly everything would move once we got started, like some of our tile not being in stock, but once again Joe called them and had a plan worked out that got everything on back on track. We had to compromise on a few things because of structural issues but my bathrooms are amazing. As you can read, I cannot say enough good things about Joe and the work he does, my bathrooms are defiantly updated now! I?ve already recommended him to some of my friends and would defiantly use him again.

Joe Henry just left my house and I wanted to get on here right away and give him a big THANK YOU. We had our upstairs hall bathroom almost completely gutted and our 1/2 bath downstairs redone. We had gotten 3 different estimates and although his was not the cheapest in price it was comparable for what he was doing to make up the price difference. I immediately felt comfortable when he came to our house to listen to what we wanted to do and gave us some input but said overall he was here to please the customer. My husband really appreciated that he was willing to listen and give feedback instead of just saying NO that wont work. The project started 2 days later than planned but it ended on time so that was a huge plus for me. During the renovation my husband left for overseas and I still had to work and not once did I feel uncomfortable with him in my home with no one there, which helped ease my husbands worries since he was so far from home. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my bathrooms. It was fun picking out all the details from the tile, grout, custom vanity upstairs with granite counter to even the toilet paper holder just knowing it is what WE wanted made it so nice and exciting. Every night when I got home from work the mess of the day was all cleaned up and everything put away until the next day. I can not believe that there was very little mess at the end of the project, and the mess that was left was unavoidable as sanding was involved and dust is inevitable. We have had work done by other contractors in our old home and never again will I look any where else. I am already trying to put other projects in order of priority so that I can start saving for them. I would really recommend him to anyone and actually already have. Sincerely, Ann

Let me begin, Joe Henry is one of the finest men I know... Not only is he a gentlemen but an expert artesian. Something that is lacking in the construction industry. From start to finish, Joe, enable me to make wise decision and suggested ways to make my project much better than anticipated. His skills in selecting materials and making suggestions for a better project make me believe in him and highly recommend him for any project. To begin with the aptly transformed my old bathroom into a masterpiece and suggested some saving ideas, such as granite top for my sink , which was ideal and took me to a place which was affordable to do this, the cabinet fits beautifully, creating real bead board paneling (not the fake stuff), the travertine tile is excellent and will last forever, we carried that tile through to the laundry room and other smaller bathroom As is with any project once the older material was removed, he found mold and noted that there was no air vent coming into the bathroom and remed he remedied that with installing HVAC register.. Also the dryer vent was improperly installed and took me forever to dry clothes. Once again he stepped up to the plate finding the vent behind the dryer was clogged up which could have caused a serious fire. Wow am I lucky. I am a widower on a fixed income and had been taken by so many other projects with inferior workmanship. And I will never use anyone else for any future projects. Joe also took a wall out, and created a large cased opening between my living room and dining area which brought more openness and light into my home. It was a load -bearing wall with hardwood floors in both rooms. He matched the hardwood floors and you would never know that the opening had not been there. The next phase of my project was the closet in my downstairs bedroom. He created a walk in closet with much added space for hanging clothes and created shelves for me to use for storage. This closet was not functioning before and now everything is hung up and off the floor. I could not be happier with my closet. I highly recommend Joe Henry for any project you are considering. You will be very pleased with the quality of his work. His quotation was spelled everything out and so I knew exactly what I was getting, whereas other quotes I got were a single page that left much to the imagination as to what I was actually getting.

The project moved right along. Joe coordinated all of the services needed to get in and out. Some existing wood rot was discovered and Joe showed us the needed work before, so we could see what was needed to make it right. We never had any surprises that caused any anxiety. I guess the best compliment was that we really don?t remember the project, just the beautiful results.

Joe Henry was recommended to me by a neighborhood friend. Joe lives in our neighborhood and I felt that was a great plus. He responded in a timely manner to my request for a meeting to discuss building our new deck and porch. He listened to what I wanted and did not try to sway me away from my original thoughts about the new construction. Within two days he was back with the tenative plans professionally drawn up and with the estimate. I have to be completely honest here..I was so impressed with the way that Joe Henry presented himself that I did not even get another answer. I found him, and over time have continued to find him, dedicated to his craft and honest and concerned about his clients. Please consider using Joe's company for any re-modeling or new construction plans you have. You will NOT be disappointed!

Throughout the process my wife and I were extremely impressed by Joe Henry's ability, workmanship, professionalism, courtesy, consideration and thouroughness. In the end, we completed a complete kitchen demo and rebuild in less than 2 months that far exceeded our expectations and we did not experience a single problem or issue that so often plague these types of projects. No matter who was on site or what work was being done - Joe was the first one here and the last one to leave and always made sure we informed and satisfied with what was accomplished each day. We live in a 30 year old house in the Little Neck area of Virginia Beach. We had been wanting to remodel our kitchen for some time and interviewed at least 7 different contractors and companies. When we got a tip from a friend to contact New Donimion, we had Joe Henry (Owner) come to the house. My wife and I were immediately impressed by his professionalism, knowledge and comprehensive discussion on what our project would entail. As we walked around explaining what we envisioned, he measured, took notes, made suggestions, used examples from custom houses he had built and other jobs he had done and in general made us feel very comfortable with his experience and his willingness to take the time to REALLY understand what we wanted. After a couple of meetings that were primarily focused on listening to us and asking questions to better understand our goals, he presented a very comprehensive proposal with detailed breakdown on costs along with a detailed project plan that identified all key dates, dependancies and required decisions. The projected cost was in line with what we had seen elsewhere, but our confidence in Joe to do the work was what lead us to hire him. From the day the project began until the last peice of trim was in place, Joe was fully in control we were on schedule and always fully informed about what was to take place each day and what milestones were approching that required action on our part (a decision, a fixture picked out, etc.). Joe turned out to be more of profectionist than I am and on a couple occasions brought subs back out to redo work or re-did it himself. I can honestly say that in all my previous experience of hiring contractors, bringing out tradesmen or working with construction (my wife is a realtor and we use a lot services), I have never been more impressed with anyone than I have been with Joe. His prices are very competitve. There are more than enough contractors out there willing to underbid a project and then either deliver sub-standard work or catch you with change orders once you are committed. Unless you are very experienced and understand in detail what needs to be done I encourage you to be very suspicous of 'lowest bidders' they are usually low for a reason. If you want a professional project that will leave you with a 'new constrution' look and feel, New Dominion is the right choice.