
Classic Remodeling NW Inc
About us
At Classic Remodeling NW. Inc. our mission is to build lifelong family relationships with our clients, co-workers and community neighborhoods through the remodeling process. Our guiding principles are those of commitment, honesty and personal accountability through a high level of communication and respect for one another. We can build or remodel any part of your house to make your dreams come true! Communication is a tool we use every day to make sure we know what you want. We keep your home neat and clean the entire time we are working and make sure that your satisfied. With Classic Remodeling NW Inc., you are not just a customer, you are family. Our team gets to know you personally so we can make sure your dream will come to life and you will be more than satisfied with the results, and the cost! We build our team on "Honesty, Ethics, and Morals". Let us show you the Classic Remodeling NW Inc. difference!
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Services we offer
Residential Remodeling Services/Design+Build Services/Renovation Services/Residential Construction Services
Services we don't offer
New Home Builder/Big Commercial/Multifamily
Amenities
Eco Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- Check
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Seattle Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
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"We want to serve our customers to the very best of our ability. When we are asked to do a scope of work that you the customer would be able to save money by going directly to that specific skilled specialty company we want to give you that opportunity. We apologize that we are not an exterior painting or landscaping company. We greatly apologize for any miss-communications."
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"We greatly appreciate your comments and feedback. An we enjoyed working with you. Maryann"
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"We greatly appreciate you allowing us to bid your project and your kindness in this review. We wish you the best in your upcoming project."
"Thank you for the positive review for our lead Joe Davis. We apologize for any misunderstandings that may have happened on the jobsite. We enjoyed working with you through out your project."
We contacted them in January and had them come out to take a look. We gave them our first payment on January 26th (~50% of the estimated total). We were told it would be approximately a two week job. We kept asking for a start date and were ignored or deferred. In the meantime, in Feb, we sent them contacts to get the materials we wanted and some sketches. All the information to order the materials (pending their measurements) was given to them in detail. The week of March 3rd they were supposed to come out to do measurements but did not and then kept deferring citing excuses of people being sick. However, they never bothered to communicate with us until pushed.
On April 3rd the workers finally arrived, but they had just been told of the job that morning and really had no idea what was going on. However, they looked around and gave us a spiel about how it was so important to them to keep communication lines open with the customer and would give us a job board so we would know what was happening. Also, the time estimate was approximately 2 weeks depending on inspections.
The first day they did demolition and did it well but then after that was a lost cause. In the second week they were waiting for electricians, gas professionals and plumbers to show up to assess the job and schedule. Then they told us that they never ordered the materials and that it was our fault. We pointed out that we gave the list in Feb and then the admin tried to tell us it was our fault there were no measurements. This already was going to delay the job by at least a few weeks as cabinets, countertops, flooring, etc. had to be ordered. The fact that they were trying to blame us was amazing.
During this time they sometimes showed up, sometimes not. There was no job board in site. When in the third week we insisted on one, it was put in the room but after the first day was NEVER updated again. We were now a month in.
They kept delaying even coming in to do the work and then the inspections for the outsourced work. Amazingly a subcontractor of theirs at this time told us they were also re-thinking the relationship with them as they were so unreliable. Keep in mind at this time they had our initial deposit plus the second payment. They had no dates on delivery of materials nor did we have confirmation of what was ordered. Finally in mid-May we demanded they at least finish the room minus the kitchenette so it could be lived in again. They worked a weekend to finish but still ended up going through to Monday/Tuesday to finish paint. They did not bother with finishing the trim on the floor and left a nail sticking out. When asked why the floor trim was not ordered, they said it was and they had it but chose not to install it yet. (not in the kitchenette area). In the meantime we had to have the electrician come back as the ceiling fan and tv cabling was incorrect and not working. We were told the cabinets would come in the week of Memorial Day. Keep in mind now that we are at TWO MONTHS at a TWO WEEK job. Then they tell us, the countertop will be another two to three weeks on top of that.
The cabinets came and based on our design were sort of to specs but made no sense to the scale of the room. We had asked for the sink to be in a corner cabinet and showed that in the sketches. They said corner cabinets would not work as they had lazy susans (so take it out) and ordered a regular cabinet and came to install. Ridiculously, that took up half the room and made no sense as to functionality when put together. As both husband and wife, we had spent numerous days babysitting them, we could not that day and had to actually go into work to pay for these people. We asked them to put the cabinets straight against the wall as this made no sense and would cost alot more for countertop but with no functional space. The fact that they consider themselves contractors who are experienced and did not stop this is amazing. They charged us nearly $500 for the 'change order' and determined they had to order more parts from the cabinet maker to stretch out the date again. This also took a lot of explaining to the worker to have him put the cabinets in a straight line.
In the meantime, they had also forgot to put the trim back they had removed in the garage and in changing around the cabinets created more work. Then we had to wait for the countertop people to template and then install. Once that was done and the additional trim was in we were promised it would be one visit to finish up.
Well of course not! The last 'visit' ended up being all day and did not nearly finish. And of course we are then told that the office manager never bothered to order the backsplash that was on the list. We had to produce the documentation that we had requested for that. However, they were quick to bill us for the cabinet 'change order'. The worker then had to call the office to talk to the office manager and go buy tile himself that was similar from home depot. He was to come in the next day and finish the back splash and trim. Well, the next day, his saw was broken and he wasted half the day going to get a new one (this was the company's) and working. He had to come back yet another day when he was then delayed due to an issue with his truck.
Unbelievably the job was finally finished at the end of June. 3 months after start and 5 months after payment on what was to be a 10 business day job. The worst part was the lack of organization, accountability and communication from the office. It was horrific and we would never recommend anyone work with them ever.
Contractors seem to get away with this stuff as they have enough business. They are quick to take our money and lock us in but make no effort to be accountable for their side.
We were new to the Seattle area and found these people on Angie's List. We were highly disappointed. Even their own subcontractors didn't like working with them.
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! DO NOT EVER GIVE THEM ANOTHER CENT OR ANY BUSINESS!!
"January 1st 2015 original contract was signed. January 27th first deposit per the contract payment schedule was paid. February 9th Home owner wanted to make changes to the original contract. February 12th the customer had signed the new revised contract. The initial down payment per the contract is for ordering & purchasing materials. March 19th we received the selection sheet to start ordering. April 1st the project started. April 9th the Cabinet drawing was sent in to the vendor the homeowner had chosen. Cabinets must be done before counter tops ( Counter tops are a standard 2 week lead time in the Industry) April 9th Plumbers were onsite. April 10th Electricians were onsite. April 19th A change order was given to the homeowners for extras they requested that were not in the signed contract. We did not charge them any extra labor , only for the cost of the items , we did this work for free. April 21st the homeowners changed the layout of the cabinets which in turn delayed the counter top. we had to go back and forth with the customer and the vendor multiple times for changes. May 15th the counter top was ordered. June 2nd homeowner changed cabinets , so we then laid out on the floor with the customer where we believed the cabinets should go. The homeowner approved. June 17th the cabinets were installed . The counter tops went in a couple days later and the last day worked on the job was June 25th. Communication by the office was daily or every other day some days multiple emails and phone calls for approvals or changes made . We at Classic Remodeling rely on referrals in this business we do our very best to make the customers happy. Sometimes we do run into circumstances beyond our control and we tackle them as best we can. We apologize for inconvenience we may have caused. God Bless .."
From beginning to end Classic Remodeling was very professional, responsive and very likeable. Ward and Mike were very easy to work with in every respect. Communication was clear and they lived up to everything they promised. We would highly recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them again in the future.
There were two parts to my job.
I had a garage with a rooftop deck that was leaking. It turned out to need a substantial structural rebuild. The work they did was quality and it looks awesome. I have a 104 year old home with a lot of detailing and they did the work right.
Second, were some doors and windows that needed replacing in my house. These were done well, the right way, and I'm very happy.
Downsides:
Project management was weak. Materials that could have been ordered on day one, and measurements that could have been taken right away didn't happen until the last minute. However, I will note that the PM who took over the job was a good communicator. So, although, it took longer than needed, I at least knew what was up. Read the document you're signing carefully.
If something that you discussed isn't detailed in the estimate, it's going to cost you to get it. Even though you covered it and maybe discussed it in detail with Ward, if it isn't written down that way, it's not in the estimate.
Project was to remove garden tub, large window, and small shower. Tear out tile flooring, existing duel sink and vanity and toilet. And raise a ceiling beam.
A Large fully tiled and glassed in shower was built in. Shower has 3 wall body sprays, ceiling rain head and a hand held sprayer. Shower floor has rock flooring. All grout is epoxy grouting. New pantry and vanity was installed. Silistone counter top and vessel sinks installed. And new flooring. Chair height toilet also installed.
Only sub contracted work plumbing and electrical. Cabinet built by Canyon Creek in Monroe
I highly recommend Jim who is the construction worker. He was very professional, timely and always communicated with us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted.
I could send e message to Ward and knew I would get a rapid response. Received timely communication on billing. Billing was done in segments and with an over and under billing. So we knew how much project was costing. No surprises.
I would and will use these folks again.
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