Nick has been called "Super Nick" on here, and I think that it is a bit short of the reality: He is…read morefreaking MAGICAL. Harry Potter was good, but Nick Kovscek doesn't need a wand and an owl to transform things. If you're like me, you want a balanced review that has the good and the bad in there so that you know the pitfalls of what you're going to get into. I don't find review that just blows sunshine all the way through particularly helpful. I hate to let you down, but I don't have anything that I can say that is bad about Nick. I'm sorry. He's really just that good. Here's our story: We had an early 1970s condo with a galley kitchen with a wall between the living room and the kitchen dining area. We wanted to open up the wall to make a "pass through" but really wanted something more open. Unfortunately it was a load bearing wall. To accomplish this it was going to have to be a post and beam arrangement with a wrap to give it a clean modern Pacific Northwest feel. We wanted Pental quartz counters and large format tile back-splash. Our flooring was contracted through someone else, but we needed someone to come in and handle all the rest of it - cabinets, recessed lighting, cabinet hardware, tile work, wall removal, post+beam, faucet, appliance installation, etc. I had already purchased a decent chunk of the materials, but lacked any capacity to do the work. Knowing just enough to be dangerous, I was interviewing to find someone to open up this place and make it a showpiece modern kitchen that my new bride and I could enjoy and feel comfortable entertaining people. I had set a fairly high bar with expectations. Unfortunately that caviar taste with lumpfish budget thing... Nick was one of six contractors that bid the job, and he came in solidly in the middle. Our quantitative factors were just like yours: money and time. Our qualitative factors were the same as yours: honesty, punctuality and thoughtfulness. My desire (need) to save money was an imperative, but this is also the main room in our living space, and it couldn't be half-arsed. All of the stars aligned for Nick to win the bid, and we were off and running. Boy was it a lucky match-up! Our cabinets were delayed in delivery and Nick worked his schedule such that he could accommodate our remodel. He was incredibly flexible and as the project got underway, it came to pass that he was impeccably clean, mindful of our space and happy to accommodate changes. His billing is transparent and his pricing absolutely fair. His communication was good and he was always on top of ordering the items that I hadn't already purchased. As our project unfolded, Nick proved himself to be incredibly trustworthy, a solid worker with an incredible ethic and a dedication to make sure that things aren't just done right, but done *perfectly*. There were a couple of places where there were mistakes that were made, or spots that weren't exacting. Instead of coming up with a goofy workaround and hiding the error, he came to me and showed me exactly what was wrong and told me how he would fix it. An example was that there was a tiny misalignment in one of the cabinets. If it had been left undone, I doubt anyone could have seen it after project completion. Instead, he showed me and fixed it. Another was that the refrigerator delivered had a slight bow in the sides and wouldn't fit into the cabinet that he built. If the refrigerator had been to the specs that were published, Nick's cabinet would have been a perfect glove. Instead of forcing the square peg/round hole, Nick reconfigured the cabinetry and re-trimmed it so that no one could possibly tell. The man is amazing. While you read through this review, you may be thinking "This review is too over the top." Yeah, well, it isn't over the top enough. You want the truth? Email me. Call me. I've got an hour to tell you all the wonderful things that he's done and the money he has saved us. Hopefully he will put before and after pictures of our project on his website because they should tell you everything you need to know. There may be someone out there that doesn't think that he's the best damn thing hitting a nail, but you are going to be hard pressed to find them. Nick is the real deal that is going to make your project blow your mind. If he can't make your repair, renovation or remodel off the charts, he'll be the first to tell you. He is going to be coming back to our home to be remodeling both of our bathrooms, and I have him set in the phone for any kind of repair, or fix that might come down the pike. As a matter of fact, he has a key to our home, and he's welcome to use it any time. My recommendation is so strong that I would go so far as to say that you should schedule your projects around his availability. Finding someone with the integrity and know-how that Nick Kovscek has is tough. Hiring him to make your project shine is one of the easiest decisions you're going to make.

I could not ask for a better experience than working with Nick. You never really know what to…read moreexpect when you find a company through Yelp, but I was glad that I did. He is very professional and thorough, immediately understanding my vision for my kitchen renovation and making it happen (while still helping to keep my costs down on a limited budget.) I had another contractor decide that certain parts of my project were too small to be worth their time, but Nick was more than happy to take care of them and all of the additional requests that we added on to the scope of the project. We're already planning a bathroom addition and will definitely be calling Nick back out for that.

This was an experience that couldn't have been better. Andrew was great in every way, and we'll…read moredefinitely be recommending Grout Rescuers to everyone.

Andrew did a wonderful job on the ceramic tile in a very large part of our house. We didn't like it…read moreto the point where we considered having it removed. Instead we called Andrew at Grout Rescuers to get his opinion on what our options are. He came up with a plan to deep clean the tile and re-color and seal the grout a color that we agreed upon. I have to say I was soooo pleasantly surprised at the difference and sooo glad we hired Andrew so he could make us love our tile again! We HIGHLY recommend his Company! Andrew was very professional, prompt, neat, knowledgeable, thorough and personable.

Robb and Krissy were wonderful to work with. They remodeled our master bathroom and I still can't…read moreget over how beautiful the new version is, one year later. Robb really kept everything on track, kept an eye on costs, and kept us fully informed and involved each step of the way. We would definitely work with them again.

The owners are Charlotte's own version of Joanne and Chip Gaines! Though I didn't have a wild…read morebudget to spend on an entire kitchen renovation, they treated me as if I did. I wanted to upgrade a hideous backsplash in a Foreclosure home that I have purchased. They listen, but they don't hesitate to offer insightful feedback from their years in the industry. Additionally, the area didn't end up being level and they took the time to make necessary adjustments and educating me on how the additional steps UNDER the project will preserve it for many many years into the future. My white subway tiles with the perfect gray have made this space so light and beautiful! Thanks Laying it Down!! Now for the Master Bath!!

The process of dealing with my insurance company on a water damage claim has been difficult. NICS…read morehas been a major help in navigating this industry. Without Preston's knowledge and guidance I don't think I would be where I'm at currently with this project. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress of my project and how NICS follow through is after construction has started.

They are working with our insurance company and adjusters to handle hail damage at our houseread more

I'm glad that I hired them to fix my shower. They responded quickly after requesting a quote on…read moreYelp. Reasonable prices and good people! Would definitely go back to them for my next home project.

From the owner: Family owned and operated for over 10 years. We provide a range of services such as kitchen and…read morebathroom remodeling, painting interior and exterior. We offer landscaping services , flooring installation, handy man services Plus more! Our team is experienced in working in commercial as well.

Kennedy Enterprises helped me with a custom fence repair. They had to make the fence panel for me…read more They did a great job with fast and on time service. I appreciate them helping me and making recommendations to save me time and money.

Requested an estimate on repair/reconstruction of deck. A free estimate was provided, and…read moreagreement reached. They arrived as scheduled, performed all services agreed to and cleaned up and removed all construction debris. The office staff did a great job of keeping me informed as the project progressed. I would definitely recommend them. Will use them again if/when needed.

Booked an online quote for leveling my backyard and seeding grass. Owner contacted me within the…read morehour, scheduled quote for same day. They were on time, professional and knowledgeable. Timely quote, service agreement and work scheduled.The crew showed up completed, leaving my back yard looking great! I will use them for more outdoor projects and will be recommending to all my family and friends. Thanks again for a job well done.

From the owner: We offer a variety of services including Landscaping, Hardscapes, Grading, Land Clearing, Tree…read moreRemoval. We also offer hauling materials, for a DIY project such as mulch, stone, sand. We offer services in junk removal, and also trash dumpster on new construction, remodel projects.