Most people don't do a complete remodel more than once or twice in their lifetime. So, like most people, this was a huge endeavor for me. The estimates of various contractors were far ranging, and so were their levels of competence and credentials. I had to let the first contractor go, because I had clearly made a mistake. I continued on my search and in all I met with about 8 or 9 contractors.
I opted to hire Andino Construction in my attempt to right my wrong. I had set my budget, but realized I couldn't do all that I wanted to within those constraints. I discussed this with the owner, Alfie Andino. He worked with me to include the big ticket items that I wanted and showed me how we could still get a great result in other areas while trimming the fat.
I don't expect someone to know and understand the details of MY industry, so I appreciated that Alfie didn't expect me to understand the details of his. When I inquired regarding various situations or processes, he very professionally and patiently explained or showed me for the benefit of my understanding. Believe me, I inquired alot, that's part of how I've made a very nice living for 30 years.
Raphael, his father, shared his perspective on my original kitchen design and cabinet selection that helped me to utilize the space so much better and make it appear roomier. I love my kitchen!
Wayne, is a true artist, literally and figuratively. He, like Alfie and Raphael, is very meticulous and takes pride in his work. I was quite comfortable, when any one of them was here to supervise. They each put a bit of themselves into their beautiful craftsmanship.
I have a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. They stripped it to the drywall and cement floors in every room, removed the acoustic ceiling, resurfaced it, repaired a saggy water damage ceiling in the hall, put up a new wall to cover paneling, remodeled the kitchen from top to bottom, leveled the floor and a windowsill. Alfie gave me his advise on the kitchen lighting. Inner lighting for cabinets with the glass doors and under cabinets throughout. I love my kitchen! Remodeled both bathrooms. Installed beautiful flooring throughout: porcelain tiles in the kitchen and master bath, split river rock mosaic in the other. Wood laminate planks throughout the rest. Installed backsplashes too: onyx mosaic tiles for the kitchen backsplash and glass mosaic tiles for the bathroom backsplashes, one with a porclain boarder. Resurfaced and painted the whole place. Of course there are more details, but you get the idea. Oh and did I tell you...........I love my kitchen!
Without hesitation I would recommend Alfie Andino and his team. They did a fabulous job, are courteous & professional. My little boy can't even remember what our place LOOKED like before, he loves it too! read more