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    They did a wonderful job for us. We needed some tile repair and updating and had a great experience with Reliable Men Construction. They were timely and courteous, very considerate of our home. Their skills were excellent and it turned out just as I had hoped for. They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with every detail of their work. I would highly recommend them.

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    Johnnie C.

    We couldn't be more happier with the work Anton and his team did with our kitchen upgrade. From start to finish, they were professional, communicative, prompt, clean and really accomplished to bring our vision to life. The entire process was smooth and stress free. I highly recommend Reliable Men Construction to anyone looking for a "reliable" and talented contractor!

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    Steve H.

    There was a good reason I selected this company to do my bathroom remodel. They had more than fifty 5 star reviews and many great pictures of what they have done. They did not disappoint. They are master craftsmen and made great attention to the finest detail. Anton, the general contractor , was a great supervisor . His work crew was neat and efficient and the work went quickly. All for a very low cost. I wish I could show you the before pictures. Everything that previous post said was true.

    Anton and his team did an outstanding job on our bathroom remodel. We couldn't be happier with the results. Anton's attention to detail and the quality of the work was impeccable. The project was completed on schedule. Great communication and follow up on questions. We would gladly use them again for future projects.

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    Anton just did a master bathroom remodel for me and it was just a really pleasant experience. I had worked with another company to do some kitchen and bathroom work just last year and Reliable Men was above and beyond. Here are the things I appreciated: 1) Professionalism--the people he works with are all respectful, careful, and very skilled 2) Clean--they kept things nice and tidy and cleaned up after themselves 3) Workmanship--beautifully done 4) Honest and Conscientious--I felt they paid attention to detail and took pride in doing a good job. 5). Responsive--Anton is very easy to communicate with and would make sure I was up to date on what was happening. 6) Kind--just very nice people to interact with Anton was a surgeon in his country before coming to the states. Interestingly, he is quite flexible and modest (could be kind of unusual for surgeons) while he is good at planning and executing his contracting work, (as i would expect for a surgeon.) Reliable Men is pretty busy so it might be a wait, but I would highly highly recommend! It was a five star job that they did and I had absolutely no negatives during this experience.

    Adding another five star review for Anton and his team at RMC. They renovated THREE bathrooms in our Portland townhome and we couldn't have been happier with the process and the outcome. The bathrooms all turned out beautiful, were done on budget and on schedule and you won't find a nicer, more considerate team to work in your home for the extended period it requires. Anton is a pro with great input on how to make your ideas work. He and his team are excellent craftsmen. I've done a lot of renovation projects and have never had a harder working crew. Our primary bath required a fairly extensive reno with a lot of demo and moving things around for a new configuration. It all came out even better than I had planned. We highly recommend Anton and RMC for any home project you have.

    Elizabeth S.

    Very happy with these guys, very fortunate to have access to the level of work they offer. Their craftsmanship is done literally with surgical precision, as Anton is a surgeon in his country. You can't miss with them. Highly recommended!

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    Did an amazing job on our shower renovation. Reliable, great communicators and did great work.

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    Thank you Michael! We are in touch for any future requests!

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    Thank you Stacy and John! It was great experience to work with you!

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    Thank you Matt and Melissa! Fall in love with your family!

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    Thank you Heather! You girls are amazing!

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    Thank you Julie and Michael! We love your family!

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    Thank you Laura! Hope to see you on next projects in future.

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    Anton is amazing. Reliable, knowledgeable, meticulous in every aspect of the job. I highly recommend this company!

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    Zilka Sawcutting - Originally based in Northeast, we now serve customers all over Portland.

    Zilka Sawcutting

    (9 reviews)

    Irvington, Northeast Portland

    I hope this review is helpful to others. Please take the time to read it. It has been a good lesson…read morefor me when dealing with contractors. I have contacted the business owner about these issues and was told that these things "can be like pulling teeth." and it has been. That's why I'm leaving this here. From the start, I was looking to install one egress window in our basement. I asked on Nextdoor for egress window install help and got recommendations for Tony Zilka. I looked at online reviews, mostly positive, and checked out their website which stated they've been, "installing egress windows for over 15 years. Our expertise is unmatched and we can guarantee that you will be satisfied with the results." And "It will take 1 to 2 days to dig, cut, haul, frame, and install your window. We always clean up after ourselves and never leave trash behind" They must have dropped the ball on my account. Notes: - Tony Zilka, the company owner, did not show up to our initial appointment. I had scheduled with Tony when it was convenient with my family (pregnant wife and two year old). He never showed up. An hour later I called and rescheduled as he somehow never had me booked. - The next meeting, he was late again, I emphasized importance of light in the basement and protecting my two year old from falling in the egress. Tony told me install date in four weeks, and that it would take two days to complete. We agreed on a plan and I payed 50% down promptly. - A week prior of the agreed start date, I asked if we were still on schedule. It took Tony a week to respond after emails/calls and he said later he'd check into it. - An ADDITIONAL three weeks later and after multiple delayed attempts of communication with Tony to get work started, work began. - Tony's workers arrived a Monday afternoon. They dug a couple hours and said they'd be back, the day after tomorrow, Wednesday morning. - To our surprise, without contact, the next day, TUESDAY morning, My family and I woke up to a shovel scraping against the side of the house. - On Thursday, one worker got shocked when he sawed through a live electrical cable running to an existing outlet below the window they where working on. Another ripped multiple lines of paint off the ceiling when removing a plastic barrier. - Garbage/debris was left in our yard for four days after install. This forced us to cancel holiday dinner plans and it made our yard unsafe and unusable for our guests and child. (See photos) - The egress cover installed admitted less light to the basement than the original window, which was 1/4 the size. (See photos) - Poured concrete in the egress didn't extend to the bottom of well and finish was subpar. (See photos) As you can see, I had a very difficult experience dealing with Tony Zilka especially while considering my family situation. It's unacceptable that a two-day job can turn into nine days. Poor communication, inconsistent quality and unsafe work all made this very unpleasant. Conclusions - Good online reviews and recommendations aren't a sure thing - Don't hire someone who can't keep appointments, or is hard to get ahold of (In my situation, difficult to back out with 50% down) - Set reasonable timelines in a contract - Record/Document communications/work - Withhold full payment until your satisfied I hope this helps.

    Are you KIDDING me? Look no further than right here. Tony Zilka and his team are AMAZING. Tony's…read morebid was fair, with competitive rates and thorough details. His guys are friendly, polite, skilled and hard workers. They took on my basement egress window with enthusiasm and optimism -- characteristics I really appreciate, especially when it comes to a tough job! And mine sure was. This was a challenging project, with thick walls to cut; a narrow window of time and high expectations for a clean finish. They began and finished on time; the job was beautifully done and the space left in very clean condition. So stop searching for your egress guy. Tony's your man, and Zilka Construction is your company. Aren't you happy? Now you have the rest of your day to enjoy. :-) Seriously: My job was super-important to me as a part of my Air BnB business. It needed to be perfect. With Zilka Construction, it was. You're welcome!

    Hawthorne Tile

    Hawthorne Tile

    (7 reviews)

    Brooklyn, Southeast Portland

    Our journeyman plumber recommended that we use Hawthorne Tile to replace our walk-in shower insert,…read moreas it needed to be removed because of a leak in the drain. I originally planned to tile the shower myself but decided to get a bid from Hawthorne Tile. While the bid was higher than I expected, the level of thought and precision that went into tiling the shower walls was surprising. Cory, the journeyman tile setter, was fastidious about making everything level and plumb. Andrew, his apprentice, did much of the tile cutting (on our balcony with causing any damage) and fetching supplies with a smile. And they used materials that I wasn't even aware of (the craft has obviously improved over time), which significantly reduced the chance for leaks and seepage. At the last possible moment, I asked for a design change as the accent tile didn't look as good in the bathroom as it had when we designed it in the showroom. Both Cory and Dirk (the owner) were extremely gracious about accommodating the design change, and I stepped up to overnight tile delivery in an effort to minimize delays. The resulting finished product actually took my breath away. The job was professionally done with minimal mess and inconvenience. And the tile work has a lifetime guarantee. It is rare that my expectations are met but the guys at Hawthorne Tile exceeded my expectations and, as a result, the end product was excellent. They are worth every penny.

    Dirk and his crew will anticipate the fine details at the outset, and produce the best…read morecraftsmanship. But the main value is in Dirk's long experience and helpful advice with design and materials.

    Interstate Flooring - Quartz countertops and LVP floors

    Interstate Flooring

    (22 reviews)

    Overlook, North Portland

    Bill from Interstate Flooring was weird, unfriendly, did not listen, and should absolutely not be a…read morecustomer-facing employee for any company. Bill visited my property in the late summer of 2023 to inform options involving reuse of existing plank flooring (that I already owned), and the installation of a small section of new flooring (about 80 sf). When Bill showed up at my house he seemed possessed by wicked chip on his shoulder. It was difficult to get him to listen, and he had a very hurried manner about him as I showed him the area where I wanted to use the plank flooring and the area where I wanted other flooring. He then simmered down and listened and it seemed like it would be fine to do what I was requesting. He shared that the cost would be "well over $2000" (note, other quotes I received had been $800-$1200). When I told him his quote was far higher than those I received from other similarly sized companies he just would not accept it. I had to remind him that I already had 80% of the material in posession. His reaction to why his price was so high was that his company "pays their employees EXTREMREEEEEEMLY WELL". (He put an excessive amount of emphasis on the word 'extremely' and even shook his head around while saying it! I wish I was recording the scene so I could post it on the Internet.) I could not believe the behavior of this man. I was gobsmacked. So, because he seemed hopped up on too much caffeine and absolutely unwilling to recognize the ABSURDITY of his behavior and the price he quoted, I needed to just cut to the chase and so I asked him if my job was too small for his company. It's a legitimate question, because many companies in Portland are busy with multi-story condo buildings, making small residential jobs like mine not worth their time unless they inflate their prices. His response was that my job was not too small, and he repeated that his employees were paid "extremely well." Then I said "I can show you the quotes from the other companies I received". He refused my offer and instead left the room and said (with attitude) "well, I can't win them all".

    I like to support small, local businesses. I certainly don't enjoy leaving negative reviews. But…read moreI must warn others to avoid this business. I hired Interstate to provide and install a carpet runner on my wooden stairway. They scheduled an appointment to measure for the runner, and no one showed up. We rescheduled, and again, no one showed up. When we called, the owner, Debbie, came and did the measurement. This was in January 2020. We didn't hear much, so after some prodding on our part, they scheduled the install for mid-March. Covid hit, and things were shutting down just before the install. We asked them to delay. We called again in late June and after several more calls, we were scheduled for July. Lo and behold, there was not enough carpet to finish, either because Debbie didn't measure correctly or didn't listen to the clear and simple guidance we gave about what we wanted carpeted and why. Over the subsequent months, we called Interstate regularly for updates, and they only initiated contact with us once. We were patient, considering the pandemic and the many complications it has caused for everyone. At one point, the owner Debbie told me we were lucky to be able to get the same product to finish the job, because the company had discontinued what we needed. After one last-minute installer reschedule, the installers were set to come in November. This time, the carpet runner was the wrong width. Interstate was closed and no one called us the next day to follow up. When I called the following day, Debbie rushed me off the phone, did not apologize, and said she needed to speak to the installer. Another 24 hours passed before I called again. This time, Debbie continually made excuses, changed the subject, and failed to take responsibility for the situation. During the conversation, she admitted that she knew the new piece was the wrong width, but had expected the installers to fabricate it to appear as if it was the same size as the rest of the runner. This would not have looked good: this is a carpet with a printed pattern on it, similar to a rug. This conversation it clear she was untruthful previously when she told me she was lucky to be able to obtain the same product, despite the fact that it was discontinued. When I asked why she never told us of this complication or her proposed solution, she had no response. When pressed, she admitted this was something that she "probably" should have told us. She agreed with my assessment that the situation was "extremely unprofessional". I've done MANY home improvement projects with many companies. When someone is working in your home, professionalism and integrity are just as important as the level skill that is used to complete the work. Any company that will attempt to conceal unforeseen issues does not deserve my business, to say nothing of the incompetence that led us to this situation.

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