Gaspars Construction

As a homeowner of less than 10 years of a new construction, we have not had the need (yet) to take on any major renovation projects. That said however we have had a variety of handyman services out to the home to keep it looking new. Some were good, while others where less than desirable. Most recently we decided to give Gaspar’s a try following a friend’s recommendation, and we are certainly glad we did! The handyman turned out to be a handywoman (can’t recall her name unfortunately) and she did a superior job on a variety of tasks we required over the course of the 4 hours we paid for. She repaired an attic vent, a ding in some sheetrock, to include matching the paint and painting, and also replaced and painted some trim. The best part about the experience was everything looked new and matched after completed. Unlike some of the other reviews, I will not complain about what we paid because more importantly I realize the VALUE in a job well done the first time, which is exactly what occurred. You know the old saying, you get what you pay for! Thank you Gaspar’s for a job well done! I will not hesitate to use their ‘handyperson’ services in the future, and when we are ready for that big renovation, Gaspar’s will be the first call we will make!

Once the work began, Reed (the lead doing almost all the work) was great . Our main frustrations was paying for design work not needed. They went over budget when it possibly could have been avoided. We ended up hiring our own painter after work was completed to save some money.

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Everthing was great....there was a problem with the gutter.  it was making a lot of noise.  They sent the sub contractors back out promptly to fix the problem and we weren't charged for that.  We were very happy with the service

They were really good and I have no complaints.

It went very well.
I met with 2 different contractors before deciding to go with Gaspars. We ultimately decided to go with Gaspars because (from our perspective), they view their business as primarily customer service, and their product as construction and handyman work. It was also easier to work with them because they are a design-build team. So we didn't have to find our own designer, and she weighed in at various points during the project to make little tweaks (which, ineveitably occur), so the finished project has a cohesive feel.
I, as the consumer, am smart, capable, the owner and user of the (now) renovated space, but am not an inherently handy person (neither is my husband). So, I want to work with someone who walks me through the whole process (because I'm new to renovations), let's me know when they need information from me, keeps me informed on the progress of the project (when issues come up as well as when everything is right on track), and is sensitive to the particular issues I'm sensitive to (in our case budget was our biggest concern and optimizing functionality in the space was our biggest goal). These are all things that Gaspars did for us.
The project management was top notch. This is not to say everything went perfectly, but if issues came up they were addressed head on. We had weekly meetings to update us on progress and for us to give them feedback in person. We also had daily email summaries on project progress so even if we didn't see the team (we were living in home during renovations), we still understood what was happening in the space (which we peaked at almost daily during the work period).
The quality was top notch. Nothing is rickity, everything looks great and solid. We asked them to for high quality work, but not high end finishes. We wanted the space nice enough that we won't ever need to upgrade or do it again, so we skipped on say... the bathroom chadelier, but no the two shower heads. When picking finishes, we described our vision and the desired functionality and Gaspars limited our selections to what was within our budget so we wouldn't fall in love with something we couldn't afford. They also suggested tweaks to the design/scope during the project when they were in the space and realized something was wonky (getting rid of a step up into the bedroom that was there for no reason, moving a heat register so that the ceiling had a consistent ceiling height, which it didn't before renovation, and adding extra outlets in logical spaces for future functionality).
The price was our only pain point. It was higher than we wanted, but to be fair, it was within 10% of the agreed upon price at the beginning of the project. Because we plan to be in this house forever, we wanted it the way we wanted it. So they could have done less of the work for less money, we could have finished it with cheaper finishes, but we didnt' want to. And our space is moderately compact, so we had to best utilize the avaiable square footage, which involved a lot of drilling up of congrete and moving plumbing around in our daylight basement (not just re-finishing the space), all of which added more to the cost than if you googled bathroom renovation. But to their credit, the costs only went up for things we couldn't see before the walls were busted into, and, they gave us options for cutting costs should that need to happen (we could wait on doing the powder room, we could have done the paint ourselves, etc.); ultimately we didn't cut any of those costs, but with those options, you feel like you have more control over what the final scope costs.
The team was awesome. We worked with Sarah (owner) as our overall project point person, Richard as secondary point, Lance as our onsite primary doer, and Gunnar as our handy man. They were all wonderful, nice, friendly, professional, easy to communicate with, receptive to feedback, and overall a pleasure to work with.
The actual logistics of the work is that handyman work started in May or June (deck work) and only took a few days. We started design work in early August. Same time as we got our financing lined up. We did a contractor walk through late August. Had the final estimate pitch in early September. Started work 9/17, and finished up 11/17 (2 months later).

Absolutely loved working with Gaspar's. We needed a few last projects finished up while we rushed to get our house on the market. We worked with Ted to price out an estimate and get on the schedule. Ted sent one main handyman who handled the majority of the projects and also helped to coordinate the services of the hardwood floor contractors. The handyman was very helpful and helped us figure out a plan for our fireplace, where the grout around the insert was flaking away. He thought of using black silicone caulk when we couldn't find matching grout anywhere in the city. I wish we had thought of this years ago - it looked great! The hardwood floor contractors were very efficient - in and out in an hour over two days (had to seal the new wood - had to sit overnight). You couldn't tell the patch was even there after they were done.
Pricing was in line with other handymen services we scouted out. We will definitely be going with Gaspar's again if we need other services around our new place done quickly and efficiently.

Gaspar's professionalism is exceptional. They arranged weekly meetings to discuss progress, difficulties and necessary decision-making. This was critical given our distance from the building. Every member of their team was friendly and knowledgeable. We got weekly billing updates and lots of pictures to help us monitor the project. They coordinated all the scheduling and subs and we ended up with a finished product that we love. Recently, another tenant has given notice so we will rehab this second unit and Gaspar's was the first contractor we called. They responded immediately and we are already in the design phase of our next project.

The costs were not inexpensive, and I ended up spending more than I had wanted, but the results are absolutely gorgeous. They interpreted my vision and added to it. The craftmanship and professionalism of the services were excellent.

The contractor was on time, and performed all the work requested to full satisfaction.

They did a wonderful job and we've got nothing but compliments about them. They were very attentive and when there were a couple of flaws here and there, they addressed and fixed them. They actually put the house up on the Remodel Show all throughout Bellevue and they actually had people come in and look at the project. We were really happy with their work and other than paying them, we had a big BBQ party in appreciation to them.

Our experience with Gaspar's was very positive. We worked with them through the design process, to choose materials and such for our bathroom remodels. Once materials were chosen, they submitted a fixed bid. It was higher than we might've gotten elsewhere (or if we'd chosen lower-end materials), but you do get what you pay for: the work was completed on time, despite various things we added on partway through (additional electrical work, adding a french door to the master bedroom, painting the master, etc), the quality of the work is high, and the folks coming in and out of our house were always respectful. The worksite (and any other parts of the house they walked through) was clean at the end of each day. They also got the bathtub up and running (in a room with bare studs and just a copper pipe for the water) right away, so we could give our toddler proper baths during the rest of the process.
Our project manager, Michael, made great friends with our 2-year-old daughter; she always wanted to go into the and quot;structionand quot; to and quot;help Michael.and quot; All the folks we worked with were friendly and professional, and addressed any concerns we had right away. They were very easy to contact via email, text, or phone, which fit our communication preferences perfectly. We are very much enjoying our new bathrooms, and wouldn't hesitate to use Gaspar's again next time we have a project.

Gaspars Construction did a good work. Their communication was very good. I'd give them an A plus everywhere. They were expensive but they're worth every penny.

The project was delayed for two weeks halfway through because the backsplash tile wasn't available when promised by the distributor, otherwise the project was on time. There was minimal disruption to our household, other than not having a kitchen for six weeks. The only significant change order was required to vent the hood--they had hoped to vent it through the space between floors, but there were water lines running through that space. So they built a soffit to contain the ducting, which turned out looking like it had always been there.
We couldn't be happier with the result, and everyone in the company was so nice and easy to work with, from the president down to the guy who put up the plastic sheeting to protect the rest of the house--and especially the foreman (Reed) for the job. We would use them again in a heartbeat. I'm pretty sure I could have found someone cheaper, but we chose not to bargain hunt because we wanted a quality job and Gaspar's came highly recommended.

They did a good job. I would use them again.

The work was done satisfactorily; however, to use an entire 8-hour day to perform this work seemed very inefficient. I expect faster work and common-sense cost-control from a handyman who charged $85/hr. as a base rate. I own rental properties as well as my home and wouldn't hire this company again.

They were excellent. Everything went exceptionally well. They were very professional and efficient. They did their job and got out for a very reasonable rate. I would rate them highly and would use them again in the future.

Everything was perfect about their service; they always left things spotless at the end of the day, they made very little mess, they only came during convenient hours, and they came when they said they would come. I can’t think of anything that I would want to improve except the price. It was expensive but I knew that going into it. You get what you pay for. They are the first company I'll call in the future.

Flawlessly - seriously. The attention to detail was amazing - and we were always kept informed of status and progress. Surprises were handled professionally and promptly. We appreciate that their goal was to build the kitchen we wanted. With their skilled input - the result is what we wanted, and more than we expected. There were cheaper initial bids - but I suspect theses would not have been cheaper by the end of the project. Gaspar's estimation and bid process is thorough and solid. They will be able to execute at the price they quote.

"Over the past two years, we worked with Gaspar’s Construction to replace our siding, windows and roof (including extending the roof across the deck), rebuild and enhance a second story deck/stairs and add new windows to our home. As work progressed, we also had insulation replaced, electrical repairs, structural repairs and gas line replacement completed. No matter what came up or additional needs/wants we identified throughout the work, Gaspar’s was always very responsive, professional and a joy to work with. We very much recommend Gaspar’s for any home remodel work! Beyond simply being wonderful people to work with, their attention to detail, design/build process, artistry and professionalism are unmatched by any service organization we have ever worked with in the past. While most structural issues with our home were handled immediately by Gaspar’s, they also have the local connections and respect of other service companies to quickly respond to ANY need that cropped up during our remodel, usually within a day or two. "

We engaged with Gaspar's after comparing them along side *seven* other companies. They scored the highest in all categories. Our plan was to remodel our kitchen and living room. Mid-way through the design phase, we decided to sell our house sooner than planned. So it didn't really make sense to invest in the plans that they came up with which were fantastic, btw. Ask for Sarah and Maria!

We had a wonderful experience with Gaspar's. They completed our project ahead of schedule, with outstanding quality, on-budget and with no surprises. From the start, all their employees listened to what we needed and wanted, wrote everything down and provided the information back to us. Even before we signed anything or were provided an estimate, we had a chance to interview each other to ensure a good fit. The up-front design work allowed us to finalize our decisions which we simply would not have been able to do without the detailed drawings and discussions. Our weekly project meetings provided a time to step back and review progress, look ahead and verify schedule and budget. I am an at-home parent so was around to coordinate and work with the folks completing the project. We got along great: the subs and Gaspar’s employees were all professional, had a great sense of humor, provided daily insight into the work being done and even put up with me poking my nose into what they were doing every few hours. Even while we left on vacation, we didn’t have the slightest feeling that anything would go wrong and nothing did. Gaspar’s provided excellent coordination with our neighbors, even going so far as to write a “good neighbor” letter to every immediate neighbor. The letter provided an overview of the work being done, work hours and direct contact information if any of our neighbors had any issues (none did). Gaspar’s did a great job managing our expectations and ensuring that we were happy with the work. The minor issues that cropped up (no sheathing on some sections of the house, dry rot under the old siding, etc.) and the changes we requested after signing the contract (additional gutters and bellyband, insulation removal, electrical repair) were taken in stride and incorporated into the project via a clearly defined change order process. We were never surprised in our weekly meetings and always knew exactly what we were paying for. At the end of the project, we had a completion meeting with a “punch-list” of items to complete before final payment. Our list was very small since most items were simply taken care-of before we could even bring them up. Those items on the list were completed the day of our completion meeting. I’m amazed at the careful, artistic work they do! The folks at Gaspar’s were never pushy, never tried to sell us something we didn’t need or want and are extremely responsive. We are completely happy with the outcome. We have several more home improvement and remodeling jobs ahead and will be hiring Gaspar’s for all of them. Working with a design-build firm is great and makes the hand-off between designing/estimating a project and building the project easy and painless. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

We were happy with the design services, but very dissatisfied with the construction experience. The project should have taken 5 to 6 weeks to complete, for this straightforward project that didn t uncover any construction problems. At week 11, the project was still uncompleted (there were days when no work was done), and the costs projected to go significantly over budget. We asked Gaspar s to cease work, and then spent hours doing all the finish work ourselves (i.e., caulking, painting, and wood finishing). In addition, billing practices were highly unprofessional. We were on a Tand M basis but asked to pay off a monthly statement. We asked to see the underlying invoices, and after some persistence, received them only to discover we were being charged the wrong rates. In addition, we had been informed that the markup was 30%, but in reality it was 32% which is buried/deceptively presented on invoices. Finally, quality of work by Gaspar s was average on some items, and below average on others. There were three subcontractors engaged in the project, one of whom was excellent, one was average, and one was sub-par. We have been involved in other remodeling projects, and have been much better served by sole proprietor contractors managing their business from their home offices and trucks. Gaspar s has significant overhead, so be prepared to pay a premium. Although we are willing to pay prevailing market rates, even over market for excellent service and quality craftsmanship, our experience at Gaspar s Construction left us with the impression that unless your project ran into the six digits, you are a low priority. We will not be using them again on our next project.

We were happy with the design services, but very dissatisfied with the construction experience. The project should have taken 5 to 6 weeks to complete for this straightforward project that didn't uncover any construction problems. At week 11 the project was still uncompleted (there were days when no work was done), and the costs projected to go significantly over budget. We asked Gaspar's to cease work and then spent hours doing all the finish work ourselves (i.e., caulking, painting, and wood finishing.) In addition, billing practices were highly unprofessional. We were on a Tand M basis, but asked to pay off a monthly statement. We asked to see the underlying invoices and after some persistence received them only to discover we were being charged the wrong rates. In addition, we had been informed that the markup was 30%, but in reality it was 32% which is buried deceptively on invoices. Finally quality of work by Gaspar's was average on some items and below average on others. There were three subcontractors engaged in the project, one of whom was excellent, one was average and one was sub-par. We have been involved in other remodeling projects and have been much better served by sole proprietor contractors managing their business from their home offices and trucks. Gaspar's has significant overhead, so be prepared to pay a premium. Although we are willing to pay prevailing market rates, even over market for excellent service and quality craftsmanship, our experience at Gaspar's Construction left us with the impression that unless your project ran into the six digits, you are a low priority. We will not be using them again on our next project.

Their carpenter did very high-quality work. Unfortunately, they recommended that I buy the doors at Frank Lumber/The Door Shop. One of the doors a French door has expanded in the wet weather and is now inoperable. It also leaks at some of the window panes. The Door Shop is replacing it for me. But I have to pay someone to pull it out and replace it. I hesitate to use Gaspar's to replace the door, as their rate is a flat $85/hour. I was really surprised about the design plan for my front entrance. I gave them a budget of $4K for the project. Their plan came back insignificantly higher. I would have expected that my budget would have dictated the plan. But that didn't seem to be the case.