Tony and his team were amazing to work with. Tony was extremely responsive to concerns and requests, timely in execution, and very knowledgeable and creative in all aspects of the remodel. His crew have been with him for many years and Steven and John were great. I can't speak highly enough for how well they handled the project. Would recommend them!! read more

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Tony and his crew were so easy to work with. We did a complete bathroom remodel and from start to finish the job went smoothly. They were helpful with suggestions in detail and functionality of the space. The few changes we had weren't an issue. The workmanship was also very good. We were also happy with cost of the bid. Needless to say we are very pleased with the finished product and would happily work with Tony and the crew again. read more

My remodel wasn't planned. My Oak tree fell on my house and did extensive damage. I interviewed four contractors and Tony Bettencourt accepted my job and he kept me up to date on the repairs along with getting me back into my house on planned date. He is a natural and really good at his job always was two steps ahead of my questions or concerns. He passed all my inspections the first time. Truthfully looking back it was like being on vacation. Thank you Tony, Diane Keihl read more

Tony Bettencourt with Maximum Construction Tony was the one we chose to work with after taking several quotes for our restoration and renovation project of our 1962 Eichler home. Tony gave a reasonable quote, a reasonable timeline for our project, he seemed easygoing, honest, and with overall good vibes. Tony was all of the above. For our 6-month long project renovating our kitchen, bathrooms, extending our AC system, electrical work, replaced all sewage, replaced siding, and replaced plumbing systems, water lines, new tile and appliances in bathrooms and kitchen, replaced walls, etc etc. For our Eichler house, things got tricky sometimes. Tony was always prone to coming up with clever solutions, kept a high-level perspective and suggested improvements that we didn't think or knew of, and kept tabs on the project. Tony is approachable, fun, and a really good guy. He oversaw our roofers, electrician, plumber, HVAC contractor, wall floaters, countertop guy and more - and he worked alongside our landscapers, painters, floor installers in a very professional manner, giving us a lot of advice and pointers along the process. Tony is reasonable, direct and honest. We highly recommend him for any of your renovation or remodeling projects! Thank you Tony, we are living in our dream house now! read more

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I had a great experience with Tony at Maximum Construction. I am very pleased with the finished product, and the attention to detail was fantastic. The professional service was offered at handyman prices. Maximum Construction did the floors, trim, and bathrooms on our remodel. Thank you again to you and your team. read more

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Two of the most important decisions you make in life is who you marry and the contractor you hire. In my case 2nd time is the charm for both! When I contacted Tony my house was in shambles from the first contractor. It was so bad other companies wouldn't touch it. Tony quickly mapped out a plan, brought in some of his trusted specialists and went to work. Maximum fixed most of the mistakes and damage. My wife and kids were able to move back in. If only we had found Maximum first! Tony is an expert and went above and beyond for my family. Tony and his team at Maximum construction are professional, exceed expectations and know how to get the job done. read more

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I was referred to Maximum Construction through a friend and I was really impressed with Tony's eye for suggesting improvements. My parents 50 year home had experienced a flood and my elderly father was really sick at the time. Tony not only went the extra mile and helped me work through the issues with insurance he never once made me feel like he wasn't following through. He is a trustworthy guy. Tony and his team did an amazing job repairing and upgrading my childhood home. He also made suggestions on what type of upgrades would be helpful for my father as he aged. I am completely satisfied with the work that Maximum Construction did to my home and would recommend him to anyone that is in the market for a trustworthy General Contractor. PS- he likes cookies read more

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We worked with Tony in our house in San Jose years ago and were very pleased with his work, so when we decided to remodel our kitchen and family room in Livermore, we were very pleased that Tony would come out this way so we could work with him again. We had ideas on what we wanted to do but we wanted to work with a contractor who would come up with ideas/suggestions (within our budget) on his own. Tony listened to what we had in mind and came up with ideas when needed. It was Tony's idea and vision to give us two extra closets in a newly vacated space which has turned out to be one of my favorite parts of our remodel! I now have so much more unexpected storage space! Tony's team of workers are professional and highly skilled. Their work is incredible - we couldn't be more pleased. (John's my Guy!) We had a real estate agent come over after our project was complete (who happened to have done a remodeling project in her own house with a different contractor). She pointed out details in our remodel that impressed her - things that I hadn't even noticed. That's the Maximum Construction touch. Tony has many connections for all the materials we needed and working with all of them was easy too. This was our first big remodel and Tony made it way less stressful than we thought it would be. He was always just a phone call or text away. We highly recommend Maximum Construction and will always use them for any house construction project we have. read more

My rental condo was in need of new flooring, baseboard, closet doors, paint, window glass replacement, toilets, etc.. I called Tony from Maximum Construction to give me a bid. Tony's bid was in-line with what I expected, and having seen his superb quality of work on my home, I hired him on the spot. I travel quite often for business and was unable to be present during the remodel. Tony handled everything on my behalf, even choosing the paint color based on my description of what I was looking for. He picked up the flooring, baseboard, purchased and installed closet doors for me from Lowe's, and just took care of the entire project. No stress, no headache, and pure comfort in knowing everything was being managed perfectly. Of course, everything turned out beautifully! read more

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What can I say about the work done by Tony of Maximum Construction other than it is outstanding in so many ways. The work that Tony and his guys do is top notch, down to the smallest of details that other contractors would never bother with. I did a full house remodel that consisted of a total gut job down the studs and built back up. Tony took care of everything for me, from plumbing, electrical, and HVAC to drywall, trim, and lights. I believe what sets tony apart from other contractors is his vision to see the finished product before we even began. He knows what kind of problems we may encounter and how to go about doing certain things in certain steps to help alleviate those situations before they even came about, saving me many headaches. The finish work that Tony did at my house is what I believe sets Maximum construction apart from others. From the trim around the windows and doors, to the base, crown and fireplace mantel built from scratch where immaculate and done very fast. The Paint he did set the stage to really show off his finish work. The entire job was done fast and the work area was always kept clean. Tony stuck to his schedule and took the time to clean up on daily basis which made things much easier to deal with. I would highly recommend Maximum Construction to anyone looking to have great work done on their house. In fact I have and he's done some great work for friends and family. read more

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A few months ago I decided to remodel a bathroom. Thanks to Yelp, I contacted Maximum-Construction and asked for an estimate. Tony, the owner, came out to take a look and suggest options. Tony made several suggestions that I hadn't considered and explained the total process. We agreed on a price and start date, and the process started as promised. From the beginning I was impressed Tony and his workers. The work was completed on time, and the crew was never late or left anything to be cleaned up. I am 100% satisfied with Maximum-Construction and would recommend them to anyone considering any type of upgrade or new construction. read more

With all the horror stories you hear about contractors taking advantage of desperate homeowners it's a God send to have Tony. We remodeled our master bathroom these Do-it-yourselfers bit off a little more than we could chew with whole custom not your cookie cutter bathroom fixtures & tile work. Tony came in & immediately understood what were where trying to achieve and the budget & timeline we needed to stick to. All the custom, tile, granite & glass looks beautiful. Everything works as it should. We have received nothing but compliments on how awesome the finished bathroom looks. While everything was not completed exactly when quoted it was definitely only a day or two behind schedule. Only one hiccup with the granite being cut too big, but that was taken care off & replace with no incident or cost to us. Tony was highly recommended by several family members and continues to be highly recommended to family & friends. He has done work at four other family members homes and I have heard nothing but compliments. We will definitely call Tony the next time we bite off more than we can chew again. read more

With summer approaching, I was ready to redo my backyard in San Jose. I called 3 landscapers and received 3 different proposals for the project. They seemed unreasonably high, with itemized costs for seemingly unreasonable charges, such as repair of lawn and bushes that may be damaged during the project. Charges for rental of the equipment used to demo the old yard, along with charging for the truck to haul away debris. Tony at Maximum had offered to give me a proposal after I expressed my displeasure with the incoming proposals. I knew his quality of work was excellent, as he had completed two prior projects within the last 9 months, so I gave him a try. Tony's proposal was by far the lowest, and included items that the landscaping companies never included, such as roof and yard drainage pipes under the new pavers. After I accepted his proposal, Tony and I kept in constant contact on the design and construction details. Within 6 weeks, the project was completed with excellence. I had Maximum Construction take out my old concrete, replace with paver. They built a custom outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ, sink, refrigerator and bar top seating. They used care in not damaging any of my lawn or surrounding plants. Again, Tony was able to integrate the demo, the plumber, the electrician, the carpenters, and the masons to bring the project together in a flawless manner. Tony was able to identify construction flaws in my house during the yard construction that he was able to correct mid-stride, without losing time on the project (dry rot, drainage problems, and stucco/flashing work). For the 3rd time, Maximum Construction's work exceeded my expectations. I would certainly recommend Maximum Construction for any job, indoor/outdoor, big or small. They will not disappoint. Please be sure to see my latest yard photos........ read more

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Maximum construction really is "as good as it gets". They did an amazing job remodeling my entire kitchen as well as removing and replacing my floors with new hardwood, all within a 4 week timeframe. They were very clean, professional, and knowledgable. There were no surprises during the process since most of what could have gone wrong was clearly explained by Tony before work ever started. The quote came in within budget and their work speaks for itself. I contacted some of his previous customers as a reference and most of them could not say enough great things about Maximum Construction's work. Many of the references even went as far as to invite me over to "see for myself" There are not many contractors that have this level of customer commitment and appreciation. read more

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I give Maximum Construction 5 stars! Their quality of work is outstanding! The owner, Tony, really cares about the work he is doing and makes sure it is done right. He has a small team of workers, but they all are so talented. He did everything exactly the way we wanted it, from the trim around the windows, to installing all of our fans, bathroom mirrors, light fixtures, hardwood floors, and everything in between. Our entire house was remodeled by Tony and his team, and it is absolutely beautiful. If you are unsure about something, Tony will give his professional opinion and make sure it is done right. If you want a certain design, Tony will listen and do it exactly the way you want. His team is very timely and they are extremely hard workers. I would definitely use them again and refer them to anyone! read more

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I recently hired painters from Maximum Construction to paint my dining room, stairwell, and master bedroom, based on my positive experience with Miguel, who had previously painted my master bathroom remodel. Once again, I was very pleased with their work. Miguel, who oversaw the work, had Enrique and Armando do the painting this time, and José do some drywall patching (from a recent moving of my dining room chandelier to the center of the room). José's patching of the drywall was amazing; the patch is totally indistinguishable from the rest of the drywall. Enrique and Armando spent the first day prepping the walls (spackling, caulking, cleaning, etc.) and painting the ceilings and closets, doors, and trim; they painted the walls on the second day. They did an excellent, meticulous job, and always left the workspace clean at the end of the day. I am thoroughly pleased with the quality of their work! read more

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They did such a great job last time, so I hired them again! They just finished remodeling the bathroom in my new house. They did excellent work again. Check out the pictures that I posted - it's the black and grey bathroom. read more

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This review for Tony and his crew is LONG overdue. We remodeled our hall bathroom just before Thanksgiving ('12) and Maximum Construction did an excellent job! They finished ahead of schedule, were very professional with good communication and the craftsmanship was beautiful. We now want the rest of the house to look like that bathroom! Tony went out of his way to accommodate our needs and was very patient with small changes. His bid was in the same range as three other contractors, but his work included priming and painting walls while the others didn't. We purchased all materials and on occasion were able to get a 'contractor's discount' at several supply shops around town. But a piece of advice, make sure you have everything he needs by the start date. The crew works quickly and will need materials sooner than you think. I promise, these guys don't disappear when the job gets started and YOU don't want to be the 'hold up' of your own remodel. ;-} Before and after photos have been uploaded if your curious. We will absolutely have Maximum Construction work on any future remodeling needs. It's a pleasure to know we have a contractor who has our 'back' in his best interest . . . not our wallet. read more

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In our recent remodel, we were fortunate enough to have been connected with Tony at Maximum construction. Although he was hired for only certain jobs on the house, he took complete charge as a general contractor. He helped us with decisions, guidance and even corrections, that were not necessarily his duty. He and his team were very efficient, well informed and hard working. We are beyond thrilled to have had our home completely remodeled, with high quality work, in a very reasonable time frame. We are beyond appreciative! We will continue to use Maximum construction, as well as refer them to all of our family friends! read more

After several contractor bids, we found Maximum Construction and Tony. He understood our vision for our master bath and gave great suggestions for us to think about. He worked really hard to get our job done when we were available. Even earlier! His crew is awesome. They are approachable, reliable, respectful and efficient. Whenever I had questions or concerns Tony was there to answer them. He completed our bath in a week and a half, which included moving a wall. The sub-contractor who did our travertine did a beautiful job!!! I'm always admiring the work. Our bathroom is a peaceful and elegant retreat. Just as we had dreamed. I will definately work with Maximum Construction again. read more

Maximum Construction came out and gave us a quote to do some work on our kitchen. The estimator seems a little put off that I was planning on doing some of the work myself (installing the cabinets), and I though it was *very* unprofessional when he, mid-conversation, decided to move to the front yard so he could smoke a cigarette, guess he couldn't wait another 2 minutes until we were finished. Regardless, it took them some time to get me back an estimate, BUT the price was fair to me and they were very well reviewed here, so I decided I'd hire them to do the work despite the negative signals I'd received so far. I e-mail them, giving them a start date and they replied, so I *know* they got the message, but did they show up? Nope. Did I ever hear from them again? Nope. Clearly they are too busy to trouble themselves with keeping in contact with customers, or you know, showing up and doing the work. Project has now been finished by another company, and I'm very happy with the results. Due to their poor attitude and lack of responsiveness I simply cannot recommend Maximum construction at all. read more

With Maximum Construction's (MC) help, we recently completed two bath remodels. A friend of ours was doing a major remodel at the same time as we were, and in collecting bids, we found we didn't like the contractors that came to us, for one reason of another. Either their bids were waaaaay too high, or the contractor was playing some sort of game with us, which led us to believe communication would be an issue, and their bid may suddenly sneak up in price. The friend had talked with different contractors, and liked one to the point of almost hiring him when she got the bid of MC. She passed on the name of the one she didn't hire to us. That contractor caused delay after delay, all the while we have our toddler in daycare, paying for days when no one shows up. Meanwhile, MC was doing everything they said they were going to do on the friend's house, on time and on budget. We really wanted to fire the guy we hired and get someone else. My friend's remodel was winding down, and Tony (MC) came to bid on finishing our first bathroom. In one month, we had gone from demo to painted walls, and our current contractor was making it sound like it was going to be at least another two weeks before we could actually have something resembling a usable bathroom. Tony came in, gave us a reasonable bid to finish the first bath, and was able to start the next day on tile. While we were waiting for our bid from Tony (which took all of 24 hours), we were fired by the original contractor because he claimed he didn't bid our job right, and he was too busy working another job that was proving more profitable. Tony came in as he said he would, and in four working days, our bathroom, while not complete, was completely usable. He gave us a bid to demo and remodel the other bathroom. We were not happy with the new bid, so he agreed to work with us on the budget. And what helped us accept the updated bid was that we knew he would show up and do the job. And he did. The second bath was far more extensive, as we were removing one closet and building another, and adding the original closet into the bathroom, and completely rearranging all the plumbing. In three weeks, we got all the way up to a usable bathroom. The only hold up to finishing was the shower door, which they were not installing. And while doing this bathroom, they put the finishing touches on the first. Had we actually stayed with the original contractor, we may have paid less overall for construction, but paid at least double for daycare (which was not cheap). The trade off was worth it to us. Tony even told us if there was a day they would not be there, so I could pull our daughter from daycare that day. The best part, MC is fully licensed and insured. Our original contractor was licensed but not insured, and with the permit caused all kinds of problems with when he could actually be bothered to show up. But with MC, we got quality work, on time, on budget, AND we passed inspection! Another sign that Tony is a stand up guy: During the four days they worked on our first bath, the tile guy accidentally chipped our brand new tub. Tony called me, apologized, and had already called a repair guy to come out, which he paid for in a deduction off our bill. The first contractor shoved a lot of debris down our toilet pipes, which we had to get snaked three times to resolve. He didn't let us know he did that. Tony was completely up front about the issue with the tub. I wasn't even in the house, and he could have tried to hide it, but he didn't. We still have more work to do to our house, and Maximum Construction will be the first one we call. read more

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Tony has done at least 4 projects for us in the last 5 years. A whole house remodel- from top to bottom, at least 2 kitchens, a room addition, various bathrooms, the list goes on and on. Professional, committed, courteous and a craftsman. Always someone you can trust in your home. We've recommended him countless times to friends and family alike. I wholeheartedly recommend Maximum Construction and am already looking forward to my next project, master bathroom! Not many people can say they look forward to remodeling, but with Tony, you are in good hands. read more

I was very impressed with Tony as my General Contractor for my house improvements. Some of the skills that he brings to the table that differentiate him from others are his strong communication and having a large rolodex of talent to help with any task needed. Tony speaks English and Spanish very well and this gives him an edge in getting things done right, he often needed to describe exactly how a task or job needed to completed to others. Along with his deep bench of skilled workers that he knows and also appeared at a moments notice to with help the surprises that will always happen when you take on home improvement jobs. read more

One of the most important things in life to me is customer service. In this day and age of non-brick and mortar companies and big box solutions, great service is about as rare as the california condor. Well, the condor is on the comeback and Tony brings that endangered old-world pride in his business and workmanship. I started my inside remodel project with a competitive bid process, and it quickly became apparent that Maximum was reasonably priced. As part of the bid process, Tony gave me several very helpful design pointers as well. His down to earth yet focused attitude, together with great references and pricing sealed the deal. The scope of my project was pretty big: two bathroom remodels both with reconfiguration, new floors throughout, can lighting throughout, extensive electrical, new kitchen cabinets (same configuration), two closet remodel, wall moving, and more. I am not going to go into a long description of how things went because they went great but I have a couple comments. One: have everything picked out BEFORE Tony shows up because he is fast. If your job is delayed, it is likely because you didn't get your materials sourced and on-site before he showed up to install them. Two: if you need an architect, hire one and have the drawings done and permits in-hand before you start. Again, Tony is fast and if you have everything in place ahead of time, you will be pleased. I really suggest that you invest in drawings and specifics because it will save you frustration and disappointment. I didn't actually experience any of this but only because the scope of my project didn't require an architect. I am completely happy with the outcome of my project and Tony and his crew's work. If you are considering a project I cant recommend Maximum enough. It is so hard to find good contractors and even Diamond certified and Angie's list aren't fool proof. I found Maximum Construction on Yelp and I was not disappointed. Tony is top notch and if you would like a reference, just ask him and I am happy to talk to you. read more

We had another team here to remove and replace two doors, but they found dry rot when they removed the doors and didn't have time to fix it or give us an estimate. So, they boarded up the doorways and left us to figure it out. We lucked out finding Tony and Maximum Construction. Tony sent Frank out that day to give us an estimate on the dry rot removal and repair, and to install the doors. The cost was far better than the first team, and they came out the next day to do the job. The work was well done and the guys were professional and very fast. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 only because they left stucco residue on the patio and cement, which we'll need to scrub/repaint. Other than that, we would highly recommend Tony and his team, and we will keep his number handy for future work. read more

Tony and his crew are very professional and mindful of their work. He keeps to his schedule and will work on your project before taking on other jobs. He gives you helpful tips and options before and during your remodel. He does a excellent job and I am completely satified with the work. He makes sure that the job is done right the first time around. Tony doesn't under bid then later you find ot the job was twice the amount. You can leave your home and he will take good care of it. He remodeled my mother's and brother's home. read more

Our home had water damage due to a main sewer line backup outside our house. Dry walls were knocked down in our living room and bathroom in the restoration process, and we were looking for someone to come fix that up ASAP. I called Tony at Maximum Construction on a Friday. He came within 20 minutes of our call, and gave me a detailed description of what will need to be done and sent me an estimate by Sunday morning. I called a couple other contractors, but none of them had even come by yet, so I told Tony I will hire him if he can get the work started first thing on Monday (the next day). He had someone come out on Monday morning before 9am. They were done with the dry wall installation and painting by Tuesday afternoon. They did a great and professional job, and cleaned up after they were done. The only thing I would critique is that the estimate did not have a break down of labor versus materials cost. But the estimate looked reasonable and was below what the insurance company quoted me, so I don't think it was a big deal in this case. read more

Very good, very fast. Make sure you're ready to go when you call him, he doesn't mess around with getting a job done.

My husband and I went through about four bids before we decided to work with Tony from Maximum Construction for our kitchen remodel. I have been working in procurement for 17 years so I knew I had to make sure and find the right Contractor for our project. This was our first major house remodel and we very impressed with the service, support and quality of the work from Tony and his team. As this was our first project, I had several questions and Tony always responded timely, with patience and details. Tony offered us guidance and recommendations for our home that worked with our budget. He also did not surprise us with unseen costs. All of the schedule and price quotes were in line. If I had a concern about a part of the remodel, Tony made sure to address the question and make sure we were comfortable with the work. We were very happy with the outcome of our new kitchen and will be working with Maximum Construction on the remodel of the rest of our home. We highly recommend Maximum Construction. read more

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Maximum Construction, owned, managed, and run by Tony Bettencourt is the best. I hired Tony' company for extensive remodeling of my home. The work quality is excellent. Their prices are competitive. Tony is flexible and a good communicator and he is trustworthy. He will listen to what you want and offer suggestions. Without hesitation, I recommend Maximum Construction. read more

This review is long overdue. This past December, my wife and I purchased a house that had the perfect layout but needed updating. We decided to gut the kitchen, redo all the floors, replace everything in all 3 bathrooms, and paint the whole house. We called in multiple contractors and got bids from them. After reviewing all offers, we chose Tony. Tony is definitely not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Tony and Maximum Construction did everything to make sure you were satisfied. They were punctual and made sure they were on schedule. Their work is high quality. Thanks for all the help! I highly recommend Tony and Maximum Construction!! read more

Maximum Construction makes home improvement enjoyable! Tony and his crew have done many projects for me. Hardwood floors, Complete Laundry room remodel , molding, TV mounting and sound system wired through house, retexturing, painting, a bathroom remodel as well as many other smaller projects. There is no question that Tony will get my next home improvement project! I highly recommend Maximum construction for any job, large or small. They have done any excellent job on any project I have had them do. Brenda White Los Gatos, CA read more

If I could give them more stars, I would. Tony and his team are amazing. I wanted to updated a home constructed in 1964, that had very little work on it in the intervening years. We completely remodeled two bathrooms, added overhead lighting, new trim work, and new tile, trim and paint. The work was beautiful. They finished ahead of schedule, cleaned up after themselves, and their work was impeccable. They are craftsman and artisans, and I am extremely pleased with the work. I would definitely have them back (round 2 of remodel) and would not hesitate to recommend them. read more

Tony must be the King of remodels in the Bay area, because he has no time for potential clients. To date, I have sent Tony 6 emails and left 4 voice mails. I have a personal referral from a past client. I have a large remodeling project, but he cannot be BOTHERED to set up an appointment. Short of showing up at his doorstep for an appointment, I have exhausted all means of polite communication. I bet he is going to pretend that he has never heard of me, because that's what he said when I called him up 3 days ago to remind him of my vmail and email requests. Yeah right. I'll take my $90k project elsewhere. read more

Based on others' reviews, Maximum Construction seem to do an excellent job, but only when you are able to convince them to. I needed an estimate for some house repairs and contacted Tony, who agreed to come the next day. It was a no show, and he didn't pick up the phone and didn't reply to my voice mail. What a waste of my time! read more

We invited Tony to our house and met with him about 3 weeks ago to discuss a remodel project for our family room. He was late because he was waiting for an inspector at another project. That was OK. What's not OK is that we have not heard from him since his visit. No bid, no call, no contact. Not professional. Maximum Construction will not be getting our business. read more

My shower floor was leaking. I called Tony at 2 pm and he came on the same day to look at it. He gave me an honest assessment of the problem and lots of good ideas too. I am about to start my bathroom remodeling project with him. read more

If you need anything from foundation to finish work, they can do it for you. Tony, the owner, is very helpful in offering ideas and his crew executes the ideas/plans perfectly. From framing to tile work, we were beyond pleased with the finished project. read more

After reading Yelp reviews for Maximum Construction, we called Tony to ask for a bathroom remodel estimate. He said he'd call back, but never did. We called again and still no call back. Perhaps he's too busy to take new business, but he could let us know how far out he's booked and let us decide if we are willing to wait. Not returning calls shows poor customer service and clearly he doesn't want our business, so we will refrain from calling on him in future. read more