I apologize for this review being long. However, if you are seriously looking for a contractor who is ethical, skilled and does work for a reasonable price, you will continue reading. I started off looking for a contractor to remodel my two bathrooms, install a patio door, a kitchen window, interior moulding and build a wood deck with stairs. I had already talked to 3 potential contractors when I contacted Dave Lupo of WPM General Contractors. Like you, I did various searches of various sites such as Yelp, Citysearch, etc. I have a construction background and I know firsthand that there are many more shoddy contractors than quality contractors. I called Dave on a Thursday night and felt optimistic. He met me at my house the next day and spent 3 hours with me reviewing my list. Immediately, I appreciated the fact that he spent so much time with me. Dave is very knowledgeable about plumbing, electrical, tile work and carpentry. After our initial meeting, I felt very encouraged, however pricing was still to come. Dave's pricing proved to be very fair. He strives to be fair and throughout the project, he had many great ideas which saved me a lot of money. Dave will do what is best for you, even if it means that his scope of work is reduced. I had an old bathtub in one bathroom that was really beat up. I told Dave to include replacing it in his quote. After looking closely at the tub, dave suggested that I have the tub reglazed. Long story short; it came out looking like new and this saved me a lot of money. This is just one of many examples of the insight that Dave offered to me. Dave and his crew were great at protecting my house during their work. The very first thing they did was lay drop cloths to protect my floors. The last thing they did each day was to clean and dispose of all trash. After Dave started a particular phase of my remodel, Dave and his crew were here each day until the work was completed. Both of my bathrooms were in sad shape. Now, they both look like they could be in a magazine. I saw on many occasions where Dave would use materials which were of higher quality than normally used. he could have used a cheaper substitute, but it was as important to Dave as it was to me that the work be done correctly. Dave will not take shortcuts in material or installation. Things were always done as if he was working on his own home. Quite rare in this day and age. Of particular note, Daniel and Carlos do amazing tile work. Both my remodeled bathrooms have tub surrounds, shower stalls and floors of travertine. All the joints are very tight and it is very obvious that a lot of pride went into the work. Lastly, Dave works closely with a group of small contractors in various trades. Through these relationships, I had my hardwood floors refinished, granite countertops installed in my kitchen and a new shower door installed in my master bath. These contractors (with Dave's help) saved me a lot of cash and did great work. I did have some unforeseen structural issues during the bathroom remodels, however Dave was more than fair with his pricing. I had no complaints.
Dave and his crew did great work for a very good price and quickly. I know you will be pleased that you contacted him. I have told Dave that he could bring potential clients to my house so that they could see firsthand why I speak so highly of him. He will save you money and the end product will be superior. read more