It's been almost a year since we remodeled our kitchen. We are so happy we decided to use Appleton Design & Construction. Tom and his crew were great! Whenever I had a concern or question, Tom or someone from his crew would quickly get back to me. One example of going above and beyond was when we unboxed our microwave for installation. Unfortunately, we unboxed our microwave on the 17th day after purchase. We thought we had 30 days. The microwave had a huge dent. I called the retail store and they refused to replace it. They said they could only give me a gift card for $40. Tom was able to use his contacts and the store then replaced the microwave. I also appreciated that Tom listened, gave suggestions and helped us with how I wanted the kitchen to function. Our family and friends still tell us how much they like the set up and style of our beautiful kitchen! read more

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Tom and crew did a lot of work for us but he and his crew missed the mark when it came to making a concrete countertop for our kitchen. This concrete sealant or whatever you want to call it was apparently the first time this product was used by him which I would not suggest he do with anyone else. I believe he had a choice to use an industrial grade product (as I requested) since our request was to make the countertop "shine like Costco's floor" but this is what the product looked like after a few months. He guaranteed that he would redo the countertop to our satisfaction but he stopped working on this even though the final product came out looking like crap - and after the third attempt as well. Unfortunately Tom elected to no longer work with us after I pointed out some of his other shortfalls so just keep this in mind when getting bids. Tom often likes to use a guesstimate bidding versus providing a formal quote. Sure it cuts down on costs, but you might not get what you thought you were getting since nothing is in a formal quote many times. I could point out other things that just were not done very well like when our Sub-Zero fridge showed up and Tom's crew didn't read the specifications correctly so the crew could not install the fridge and Tom's crew had to fix the opening in the kitchen and then the Sub-Zero crew had to come back a week later. The instructions were clear and Sub-Zero has very detailed specs - but the crew didn't pay attention to them. Again, just things like that were a normal occurrence throughout the entire time we had Tom do our projects. His father's custom kitchen cabinets turned out ok - looked very nice, but some of the trim pieces were not lined up on other areas. Just little annoyances. Anyway, nice bunch of people, but not what you'd expect for the several tens of thousands of dollars we spent over a year. read more

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Tom Appleton, owner of Appleton Design & Construction just completed a 9 month total beach bungalow renovation for our family in North County San Diego. Strong and clear communication, a fair estimate of work, high quality craftsmanship, and in-house custom cabinet shop were mandatory for us. ADC met our expectations with all of those and more. Everyone on the ADC team was a pleasure to work with during this 2 phase project. Tom's team showed up on time, with great attitudes and a fun working vibe. They all have individual talents and we got to see them in action every day on the job. Tom has built good relationships with his subcontractors and their finish work was high quality. It was helpful that Tom and his team were good listeners and problem solvers. We are very happy with the improvements and would recommend Tom Appleton and ADC 100%! We will enjoy our place for years to come. read more

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Tom and his fantastic crew repaired our old patio cover, removed dry rot around some windows, and made everything look brand new. Tom gave me an estimate that was spot on. The invoice was the same as the estimate, even though I think his team went beyond the original scope of work a bit. No nickel and diming. Each day his crew cleaned up after themselves. They communicated very well and answered all our questions. We couldn't be happier with the work and we will definitely use ADC again if we need any additional work! read more

We highly recommend Tom and his awesome crew. Everyone is very personable and professional. They have a high standard of craftsmanship and work ethics. We definitely will keep them for future projects! read more

After attempting and failing to start a project with 2 other companies, we had the fortune of meeting Tom and the crew at ADC. Tom has been amazing to work with -- and his subcontractors are top-notch. Tom is patient, responsive and not intimidated by large scale dreams. Every single person on his team (shoutout Greg, Kris, Jay), is respectful, conscientious, and friendly. We have just completed an outside project converting an uninspired, boring back of the house into a beautiful, open area to relax outside and bring that peace inside our home as well. We are about to start Phase 2 of our conversion -- the kitchen and replacing the flooring on the entire first floor. I am so excited to have my dream kitchen and get rid of the hideous floor tile! Bay, Tom's stepfather, has been accommodating and patient in the planning stages and I cannot wait to see the gorgeous cabinets he will create. The quality and care that ADC puts into the project is unparalleled and his quotes are very reasonable. In my head, I am planning phases 3, 4, and 5 and wouldn't hire anyone else to do it. read more

Appleton Design & Construction - After. Please excuse the things that need to be put away - The image shows a two-story house with a beige exterior and a tiled roof. The ground floor has large sliding glass doors opening to a patio area, which includes outdoor furniture. The upper floor has a balcony with a glass railing and sliding doors. The house has multiple windows, a chimney, and a small outdoor area with some decorative elements and containers. The sky is partly cloudy. - General Contractors Near Me

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Tom and his team were integrated into our family/home for four months while re-doing our large kitchen. We had been waiting until covid mandates were in place to demo our kitchen. We interviewed many GC's until we found Appleton Design/Construction that could see our vision. We had the pleasure of meeting almost every worker who Tom employees with their specialty trade. Tom worked with us on additions to the project scope without hesitation. I would highly recommend Appleton Design for any project needed. Leslie M. read more

I hired Tom and crew to redo our kitchen. He did an amazing job- the construction and finishing detail were top notch. We were getting our home ready to rent- and Tom made every effort to meet a really accelerated and tight timeline. Also have to say the custom made cabinets he made with his father in law are gorgeous! Definitely would hire again. He's our go-to! -Megen read more

We had a flood awhile back and Appleton Design & Consruction did an amazing job rebuilding our two bathrooms and installing tile throughout our home. They were reliable, responsible, understanding and professional. A huge shout out to Tom, Jorge, Kris and the entire team for doing such a great job on our house in Rainbow- Thank you for all your hard work! read more

Tom and his team are not only awesome to work with, but pay such close attention to detail, provide really quality work, and are also always helping to problem solve when things come up throughout construction. as an interior designer that has worked with SO many contractors, I've worked with Tom and his team on most of my client projects and even my own personal home and couldn't recommend them more!! read more

Five stars aren't enough, but it'll have to do. Tom, and his team at Appleton Design & Construction, are incredible at what they do - Tom is an amazing contractor, a great project manager, and a better guy. Hiring people to come into your home every day, demo a part of it, and then rebuild it, day-in and day-out is a pretty big deal. Then asking him to build from plans by a novice (me) is a whole extra level of complexity that could have made our bathroom redesign a headache, but Tom and his patient team made the whole process run smoothly, even when issues arose. Trustworthy, reliable, friendly, efficient, focused and detailed in their craft, clean and quiet, and respectful of our time and schedule - Tom and Appleton Design & Construction are the real deal. We will be rehiring them for our next project, no question. read more

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I am a home inspector and all day I look at poor workmanship. I was not going to tolerate spending money on a construction/remodel project that was not done correctly. Tom and his crew were very professional and enjoyable people to be around. They helped me make decisions and were accommodating with letting me do some of the finish work like painting and tile myself (even though I wish I would have had them do it). I am very pleased with the final products and I would definitely recommend them to friends and clients. *tip: Do not hire the cheapest bid! You will not be happy and your hard earned money will be wasted and end up in one of my home inspection reports. read more

Tom and his Company built a frame opening for our new La Cantina Doors. The job required removing a large window and door and replacing it with a frame capable of supporting the new bifolding doors and removing and reinstalling my retractable sun shade. From the start, Tom explained what they were going to do, an approximate time frame and the cost . Each day, I knew who was coming, what time they would arrive and what they would do. At the end of the day, they cleaned up the work area and told me what was going to happen next. I was extremely impressed with how each employee was dedicated to completing their portion correctly. The inside of the doors matches the floor perfectly, sounds easy, but he spent a lot of time matching the colors and it shows. I will definitely call Tom to do any future projects at my house. read more

Tom, and his team at Appleton Design & Construction, are amazing at what they do. My agency is from out of state and Appleton Design & Construction flipped a home in Fallbrook and made it a beautiful home for people with disabilities. I have been in the business for over 30 years and Appleton Design & Construction is one of the best contractors I have worked with from start to finished. They are extremally skilled, flexible, reliable, professional and a pleasant to work with. I look forward to continuing to work with them in the future and they will be on my list of preferred contractors. I highly recommend them. read more

We bought our house a little over a year ago and had a leak in our bathtub that seeped into our living room and other side projects that needed to be fixed once we moved in. Tom and his team are wonderful to work with. They are kind, reliable, and talented. They clearly take pride in their work and make it a stress free experience for the homeowner. We have an infant and throughout our entire project they were so sweet to him and were mindful of helping us get our projects done quickly. I would highly recommend them. read more

Love my new door. Tom and his assistant did a wonderful and clean job of installing a new, European door. It was a tricky install and they handled it without problems, even though the instructions were in Russian! Good price, fast work, clean and very nice to deal with. I'll be using Appleton again. read more

They did a fantastic job re doing my kitchen. It was totally gutted due to a water leak. His entire crew came through for us during a difficult situation. They were on time and even did some work on the weekends just to get it done faster for us. We totally recommend them. The whole crew were so nice to work with. Everyone that sees the kitchen are amazed at the transformation. read more

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I have used the crew at Appleton Design and Construction on a couple of occasions and have been nothing but pleased. The owner Tom is very detail oriented and cares about his work and his clients. This was recently demonstrated as some work that he subcontracted out went bad after a couple years. Tom was in scene quickly, and made certain that the Sub made good on the work. The end result was better than before. It's nice to know that there are contractors out there with integrity and pride for their work! You can hire this team knowing they will go avoided and beyond for you! read more

Tom is an outstanding general contractor. He was very courteous of our time and worked within our budget to our get our bathrooms finished. Him and his crew were thorough and did an excellent job. Very clean and great to work with! I would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

ADC has basically renovated half my house at this point because we keep asking them to come back. Tom and his team are the best contractors around. I am a perfectionist and have very specific ideas about what I wanted my new kitchen to be like and ADC made it all happen, without ever making me feel like I was asking too much. His construction work is exceptional, custom cabinetry perfect, and his team is a joy to be around. We had our kitchen/dining majorly overhauled during the COVID at-home period and his whole team was respectful, cleaned up every day, and were fun to be stuck at home with for a couple of months. For jobs large and small Tom and his team will get it done for you, I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Appleton Design & Construction - ADC really upped our fireplace game. Stucco and custom cabinetry/floating shelves/mantle. - General Contractors Near Me

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Tom and his team are awesome and amazing and I'm dreaming up my next project for them (and which lottery I'll win!). They did an addition to add an office, 1/2 bathroom, and mudroom for us that snowballed (our choice) into new wood floors throughout the house, painting walls, cabinets, fireplace re-do, new fence in the yard, etc.... They can handle custom built-ins, marble fabricated sinks, steel doors, you name it! What sets them apart: reliable, non-sketchy crew that was trustworthy, clean, and didn't smoke! The project was on budget for exactly what he quoted me, fixed every little thing I mention with a smile and didn't make me feel like I'm extremely type A/OCD, which I might be. :) Tom and his team are detail oriented and do great work. If he's a few months out, he is worth the wait. You call him, he'll answer. You text him, he'll answer. You need ideas or suggestions for which way to go on something, he's helpful. I'm kind of sad the project is over! And if you are debating between using a GC to deal with the entire project or to piece meal it with different subs, don't do it! Let Tom deal with it all because your project will go much quicker and he will deal with all the little things that need to be done at the end before it's truly "done-done." 5 starts for Team ADC! read more

Where do I begin? Tom is professional, courteous, clean and over delivers. We hired him to add arches to a couple walls and to install a support beam in our basement. What impressed me most about Tom and his team were their concern for keeping things clean and safe. He did all his due diligence before cutting into the wall. He took extra steps to make the new design structurally safe. When the job was finished he sent over his electrician to add finishing touches on the electricity, which I was not expecting. We are under renovation over here and finding this kind of help was so refreshing. I felt so comfortable with all of his staff, all so polite and professional. I would and will recommend him over and over. If you want the job done right, call him! read more

Tom is a phenomenol contractor. I've been dealing with Rendon Construction since July on a slab leak which caused other minor issues including my special needs daughter restroom. Rendon over measured the special order vanity for my special needs daughters restroom. She is in a wheelchair. The vanity that Rendon ordered ended up being too large, and as such, my daughter, could no longer get into her restroom. My daughter has been without a vanity since July and has to be taken to the laundry room sink everyday since the initial Construction company came in my home. Tom from Appleton Construction saved our lives!!! While Rendon Construction company told me there was no way for the vanity they ordered to be cut down to fit my special needs daughter chair, Tom came to the rescue and took the cabinet, altered it, brought it back and put it back in all within a few days. Mind you, I'm still dealing with the nightmare of hiring the exisitng company still in my home. Tom was sent by Heaven. He is extremely professional, courteous and very accomdating in trying to clean up the mishaps of other contractors. If you need a no nonsense or no bs company please consult with Tom of Appleton Design & Construction before you sign on the dotted line with his competitors. read more

Tom at Appleton Construction is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, he is great to work with. Construction can have bumps and twists but Tom's calm and competent demeanor made for a very smooth project. He is the only contractor in my contact list and I give him my highest recommendation. read more

Tom is amazing, he replaced my front doors with new ones. He did an amazing job, I've never seen studcco work look so good. I will definitely be rehiring him for other work. He's very clean, professional and I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Tom was referred to us by a friend. He installed all new cabinets in our house on time, on budget and did a great job. We highly recommend Appleton. read more

We purchased a home in Fallbrook in October 2019 which needed some remodeling. After talking with three contractors I asked Tom to come look at the project. From the moment we met Tom I knew he was the guy for us. We've built a couple of homes and have done many remodeling projects and we have never been this happy with the process or results... five stars all the way! He has excellent communication skills so there is no surprises. His method of checks and balances in a project makes the project run so smoothly. Tom and his crew take such pride in their work, true craftsmen, all of the crew are a pleasure to work with. He's very upfront with cost and timetable, no hidden surprises with Tom. I would highly recommend Appleton Design if you want a quality project completed on time. He's a reliable good person with excellent customer service skills...just an amazing contractor, we couldn't be happier with our completed project! read more