Hamtil Construction LLC

We have contracted Hamtil Construction for two previous projects, and we have been thrilled with their customer service and quality of workmanship. So when the time came to renovate our vintage kitchen, our only call was to Paul and Dave Hamtil. We met with Paul to start designing what we wanted to include in our renovation. As always, Paul had great ideas and was very patient with us. He meticulously researched several product options (windows, appliances, tile, trim, etc.) to ensure we had best design that met our budget and expectations. I think we went through four iterations of narrowing options and finalizing the project scope before we had the final contract in place. Paul is great at putting your vision into a clear and concise contract. The project scope included: lead & asbestos testing, wall paper removal, drywall patching, LED recessed lighting, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, stainless sink, garbage disposal, casement windows, induction cooktop, floor demo, new porcelain tile floor and all the supporting carpentry, plumbing and electrical work (all while protecting and working around our prized St. Charles metal kitchen cabinets). Dave managed the demo and construction with Adam and Lewis. The floor was a big undertaking, as they were removing my giant DIY fail tile floor, underlayment and sub-floor along with the original tile and sub-floor (five layers) down to the original 1x8 wood sub-flooring. Then they built everything backup with new 5/8 plywood, underlayment and porcelain tile. They glued, screwed and stapled the plywood before mortaring and screwed down the underlayment. It is ridiculously solid now. Dave was also very patient with us. He always started and ended each day with an update or clarified any open questions. He was also nice and willing to adapt as we threw curveballs at him (adding an extra pot light, changing receptacles, adding a pendant light over the sink, etc.). The largest issue we faced was our vintage Sub Zero built-in fridge died while we had it in the dining room during the renovation. This was obviously stressful for us, as it was a large, unexpected expense. Dave wanted to help though, so he recommended a certified repair man. When the repair guy said our 40 yr old fridge was a goner, Dave measured and reviewed appliance specifications to ensure we found a new fridge that would fit. In the end, we brought a replacement, but we were lucky Dave was there to help. The guys were always courteous to our children and extended family, who were often at the house during the renovation days. They were incredibly mindful of keeping the house clean and safe for our little ones. My mother-in-law misses have the guys around haha. The subs they used for the windows and tile installation were friendly and also did amazing work. Paul and Lewis came back to do the final finish work. Paul really excels at the detailed trim work, and he went above and beyond to ensure everything came out perfect. Needless to say, we are incredibly happy with all aspects of our kitchen renovation and would highly recommend Hamtil Construction.