Ted from Soloman Design did an outstanding job with a project to convert an open concept dining room into an enclosed flex-use room. Leading up to the project, I had put out bids to multiple contractors; Soloman Design was competitive in terms of price, but blew the others away with courtesy, responsiveness, professionalism, and service.
Of course, it’s one thing to quote and communicate (which Ted has been great at), but it’s quite another to actually execute. This specific job impacted three different spaces in our home; requiring demolition, preservation of materials to be re-used, utility adjustments, framing, drywall, installation of doors, paint and finish carpentry. Ted was consistently communicating throughout, and when unexpected factors came into play, he was expertly able to come up with multiple suggestions to adjust plans to our satisfaction. He also stopped to confirm specifics rather than making assumptions, so as to ensure that the job performed was as expected. As for the actual outcome – the results speak for themselves. It looks better than I had envisioned, blends in as if it were always intended to be part of the original build, and everything was completed with a very high degree of quality. Moreover, there were no surprises, no bait and switch, and nothing off-putting about the work being done. The price quoted remained true throughout, and the job was contained throughout its course; our home and belongings were respected and isolated from the work, and there was time deliberately spent to clean up every day.
Ted takes pride in his work – he continuously was looking at the small details (that many other contractors would likely dismiss) and adjusted accordingly to make things absolutely perfect – even if it cost him extra time. I appreciate that eye for detail along with the willingness and desire to “get it right” without being prompted. He also is clearly highly knowledgeable and skilled in the trades, and is happy to share details and answer questions along the way.
I can’t say enough good things about Ted; so, to make things simple – I’d absolutely hire Soloman Design Co. again. The work is of very high quality, it is competitively priced, and Ted is a friendly, consummate professional through and through. Ted also simply cares – he’s a family man, and he’ll treat and look out for you like family. Thank you, Ted, Erin, and the rest of your family for a great job done!