Our home's dated primary bathroom was years overdue for a complete overhaul. It needed to be torn down to the studs and totally rebuilt. We had never done a major remodel, and especially one as complex as a bathroom. After interviewing five different five-star general contractors, we decided that Coram had the most relevant design experience and expertise, would provide the best customer service, and would meet our needs best. It was absolutely the right decision. Although they were not the least expensive option, you really do get what you pay for, and their price was both competitive and very fair for the extremely high quality of the work.
Michael and his team of David, Sean and Tritia worked closely with us to outline and explain the scope of work in detail. We did not need much in the way of design services, since we had generated our plans with the help of an independent interior designer. Coram honored our preferences but did not hesitate to politely inform us if a feature would not work out as planned, and then they recommended workable alternatives. For example, they advised removing our proposed bathtub, which we were planning to incorporate just for show, and instead going with a large shower, which we use daily and really appreciate. The team was honest, trustworthy, communicative, and responsive during the entire project. In addition to providing updates on Buildertrend, they set up a group text which we used effectively on an almost daily basis for information, updates, and actions. The quality of the work from the subcontractors, especially Leo and his team, was also exceptional. They did a highly professional job, paying careful attention to detail and doing the job right the first time, cleaning up at the end of each day and being respectful of the neighbors. They also responded quickly to any items that needed to be tweaked; for example, two doors needed to be slightly realigned in order to close properly, and Coram fixed them promptly. The project did take somewhat longer than originally forecast, but that was not unexpected for a job of this complexity, including the careful handling of porcelain wall tile slabs and a quartz vanity top slab, and building three custom wood cabinets. Bottom line is that everything was built and installed to very high standards, everything works as it should, and we are delighted with the results!
In parallel, we also worked with Michael and his team to get the exterior of our house painted. Our designer had recommended paint brands and colors; we needed only to supply the paint, and Coram provided the painter crew who did a careful and quality job of painting the siding, stucco, shutters and trim; we are confident that the results will last and look great for years. read more