J. Macpherson
We worked with Advantage Design + Remodel (AD+R) on our kitchen remodel and had a great overall experience. After researching contractors for over two years and meeting with several, AD+R immediately stood out. Greg, one of the owners, spent nearly an hour with us during a free in-home consultation, listening carefully to our goals, budget, timeline, and design ideas. His focus on detail, craftsmanship, and fit made us feel at ease from day one. Although it was more than we wanted to spend, we felt the experience, craftsmanship, working relationship and detail orientation would be well worth it. We met with Casey for design, who was fantastic. She helped us rethink layouts, storage, and functionality, walking through where everything would live in the kitchen. She also translated our Pinterest inspiration into actual lighting and material selections and went above and beyond to source samples so we could see everything in person. Andy, our project manager and co-owner, provided regular walkthrough videos and updates through JobTread, which was incredibly helpful when we weren’t home. He was always responsive by phone, text, or the platform. The trades were professional, kind, and exceptionally clean — even vacuuming our temporary basement living space during flooring work. Like any remodel, there were some hiccups. A local cabinet maker (new to AD+R) caused a delay, leaving us without cabinet doors and drawers for about four weeks. Andy and Greg met with us personally, addressed our concerns and frustrations, and worked with us to get the project to the finish line, which we truly appreciated. JobTread was helpful for tracking progress, though it had some limitations. When we shared feedback, the team was very open to it. Our recommendations for anyone remodeling: - Pay professionals to paint — They have the skills, materials, TIME and expertise to get the job done extremely well and timely. - Use the company’s recommended appliance sales contacts. We did not and it became more of a hassle. - If choosing Cambria Quartz, go see the full slabs in person. Seeing them in person caused us to change our mind with our selection. - Use painter’s tape to map layouts. - If choosing stained cabinets, ask to see a picture of a full kitchen example by the cabinetmaker to set expectations. Overall, we really enjoyed working with Advantage Design + Remodel and would absolutely recommend them. We look forward to using AD+R again for future renovations!