Howard Construction, Inc.

We had Howard Construction as our contractor for a major renovation project for our b&b this summer which included 5 (!!!) bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, tearing down walls, putting up new walls, installing header beams, and so on and Phil Howard and his crew really did an outstanding job with everything. With the building being over 136 years old, there were more than a few surprises, all of which were handled professionally and timely by Phil and his team. Two of his journeymen who spent the most time on our job, Joe and Jorge, were great to work with. All of his subs were great too, and we’d definitely recommend Howard Construction to anyone looking to complete a project, large or small. Oh and they are also great to work with on the administrative side with timely, accurate, and detailed invoices at each stage of the project, and that really made the process easier.

Our carpenter was contracted to repair/​replace much of our existing upstairs porch/​deck due to leaks that had developed. When it was determined that part of the job would require roofing expertise for which our carpenter didn’t possess the necessary tools/​skills, we found Howard Construction on Unilocal.Phil danced a beautiful dance with our carpenter to accommodate the existing arrangements we had with him. Phil was very respectful of not stepping on anyone’s toes. He gave us guidance on possible options and once our decision was made, he slipped in and out of the project as his expertise was required. He was literally on call to do his part in a timely fashion so as to not delay progress. Our carpenter (who shares our high standards) was duly impressed with the work that had been done. Upon seeing it, he commented, «Now that’s the way it should be done.» The quality was terrific. We’ve had torrential downpours that tested it to the max ~ not a drip! And Phil’s pricing was fair. He’s a true professional who we wouldn’t hesitate to contact for future projects.

I hired Phil using the reviews from Unilocal.I had a budget to remodel the kitchen, remove a load baring wall, and install new flooring. We agreed on an estimated price with me doing the demo and painting and he would take care of everything else. Phil and his crew were knowledgeable, had attention to detail, and great craftsmen. Throughout the product I ended up adding more projects to his plate, like running the propane line to my BBQ, new recessed lighting in the kitchen, Demoing the dining room walls and installing new drywall. One of the best things was he was able to take over the interior painting job at the last minute and get it done. His painter came over after hours to paint at night to get it done. His kitchen crew was an expert! We had some real issues with the walls being out of plumb. They made the cabinets level and the floor is no longer like a roller coaster. All of this was just amazing. We are really happy with the work that was done. Every penny paid was worth it! Any future work will be completed by Phil and his crew!

I cannot recommend Howard Construction enough! Phil and his crew accomplished what was essentially a miracle for me this summer, making my garden wedding a reality with only a minimal amount of time — 5 weeks! They were reliable, kind, efficient, respectful, skilled, professional and went over the top in their efforts. Phil checked in with me regularly and impressed me with his thoughtfulness and thoroughness. The crew was wonderful! They removed broken concrete and replaced it with a lovely stamped patio, completed work that a previous contractor had not, working inside and outside my home to make everything come together. These are the people I will call for any and all future work. Thank you, Phil & all your crew, you made this Kindergarten Teacher a very happy lady and impressed me with your excellence!

Having worked with many contractors over the years, I can recommend Philip Howard with confidence. We started out building an addition and new garage. Impressed by his attention to quality AND respect for our budget, we moved on to do a whole-​house renovation, including a new kitchen, hardwood floors, extensive electrical work, plumbing, an outdoor kitchen, and some exterior structures. He also redid the roof and got an excellent person to resurface our pool deck.
What really sets him apart in my opinion is that was on our side as the client the whole time. With many contractors I have the feeling there is a conflict of interest because really what they want to do is give their subs lots of billable hours. Not so with HC. He was willing to change out subs, go back and renegotiate a price or a redo, whatever is necessary to make his clients happy.
He is also an excellent communicator, checking in very regularly with me as our project progressed. Highly recommend!

I used them for a roofing job while we were trying to close escrow. They did such a great job on the roof and also worked very close with us to get the roof on as soon as possible. We appreciated that because we had a lot of time restraints in getting things done. I would refer them to anyone.

Two years ago we chose Howard Construction to do a large master bedroom remodel and closet add-​on to our home. This contractor had great references, was clearly experienced in his field and impressed us from the first meeting. The job started on time and moved along quickly without a hitch. Having workers in and out of your home can be disruptive, but to a person, the professionals this contractor used were knowledgeable, hard working, communicative and courteous. In fact, we were so pleased with the result, we brought the contractor back to design and remodel a master bath and reconfigure our kitchen, dining area and living room. At the end of each day the area was cleaned up properly and we were always apprised of the work plan and schedule… it was very helpful to know what was next and what to expect. All work this contractor was responsible for in our home was completed in the timeframe promised and exceeded our expectations!!! His guidance and advice was invaluable in the design decision making and we are beyond pleased with our «new home.»
I recommend Howard Construction without reservation.

The beautiful hardwood floors in my living room, dining room, family room and entry way were installed quickly and expertly by Howard Construction. They are the first thing that catches the eye as you enter my home. Other jobs done on my home by Howard Construction include: completely tiling the floors in my kitchen and two bathrooms which made an amazing difference; putting in skylights in my kitchen and master bath giving me much more light and saving on my electric bill and installing kitchen appliances.
I’m very pleased with the work and the professionalism and would recommend them to anyone.