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"We recently had the pleasure of working with Michael at Cahaba Building for a bathroom remodel and hardwood floor refinishing, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and exceeded our expectations in every way. The bathroom remodel was a complete transformation. They listened attentively to our preferences and vision, and they expertly brought it to life. This was our first “remodel” so to say I didn’t know where to start or what I was doing is an understatement. They helped us through the entire process and gave me the reassurance and confidence I needed to make decisions while also staying within our budget. The attention to detail was impeccable, from the stunning tile work to the fixtures and fittings. Every element was carefully chosen to create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The craftsmanship displayed by the construction team was exceptional. They worked diligently to ensure that every aspect of the remodel was executed to perfection, and the quality of their workmanship truly shines through in the final result. In addition to the bathroom remodel, we also opted to have our hardwood floors refinished, and we are so glad that we did. The transformation is remarkable – our floors look brand new, with a flawless finish that enhances the natural beauty of the wood. The sanding and refinishing process was completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to our home, thanks to the professionalism and expertise of the team. Overall, I cannot recommend Michael and his team highly enough for anyone considering a bathroom remodel or hardwood floor refinishing. Their dedication to customer satisfaction, attention to detail, and superior craftsmanship set them apart from the rest. I am thrilled with the results of my project and grateful for the exceptional service I received every step of the way. I will always choose to work with them in our future remodels!"

Hammer and Saw is a custom residential remodeling firm serving the greater Birmingham area, focused on thoughtfully designed renovations that balance architecture, function, and craftsmanship. For nearly a decade, our team has worked alongside homeowners, designers, and architects to execute projects where details matter and process is paramount. With decades of collective experience in the construction industry, we’ve built this company around a simple principle: exceptional results come from disciplined planning, skilled execution, and clear communication.\n\nAs fully licensed Alabama homebuilders, we specialize in:\n\n-Architect-driven home additions\n-High-end kitchen renovations\n-Custom bathroom design and build-outs\n-Basement transformations and structural reconfigurations\n\nOur projects are approached as bespoke builds, not templates. Every space is carefully planned, coordinated, and executed with an emphasis on precision, material integrity, and long-term performance.

"My fence installation was completed on 5/9/2024, so this review is 4 months after install. BLUF: Excellent quality work and knowledge. Great communication about project while in-person. Poor communication about coming and going. Unclear communication about costs throughout. Poor customer support after final payment. Will not use again. *The company* below means *Pro Caliber Fence and Deck*. *The owner* below means *Jeremiah Strawderman*. *The crew* below means *employees or hired hands for Pro Caliber Fence and Deck*. Knowledge and Work: - Mostly outstanding! - No other fencing company walked me through what would be best for my situation. - Very pleased with the crew. - A gate was installed incorrectly and needed repairs after 4 months (used different company). Pricing and Costs: - Very pleased with the initial quote. - I believe the cost should have decreased at the end, but I did not argue it because things happened during this project where I know the company lost money (Ill explain below). - Your cost may go up if material cost increases, and your cost will not decrease if they use less materials than quoted. There is no written policy on this. - My initial invoice pricing never changed. The amount of material and labor required during the job turned out to be less than the original quote, and the owner said money would come off of the labor. The total remained unchanged even after reminding the owner. Im okay with it, but its not great practice. - The company bought the wrong fence posts initially. The owner told me this was *on them* as far as cost (plus the correct posts were in the original invoice), but toward the end of the project the owner used it as an excuse for why money did not come off the total. It was a crap excuse, but I took it as meaning he was not going to take any money off and the series of events made me okay with this. Timeliness / Logistics: - Multiple things affected the timeliness of this project that made the company seem like they didnt have their stuff together logistically. - Day 1 was supposed to be post install day. They bought the wrong style of fence posts. The correct style is in my original invoice, but there was an oversight. - The business they bought cedar stringers (two-by-fours) and pickets from had ruined their stringers (two-by-fours) when they arrived to pick up the materials, so they had to repurchase stringers (two-by-fours) from another business. - During install, the air compressor for the companys nail guns died, so they had to buy a new air compressor and new nail guns. - After returning with new nail guns and air compressor, the crew had realized they purchased longer nails than intended and had to leave to buy the correct size nails. - A couple times the crew would leave without a word and come back many hours later. Communication / Customer Support: - Communication was mostly great while on site. Very friendly and willing to explain things. It lacked when off site. - Times for showing up or returning to site were rarely communicated. - When it came to communication about costs, it came across as hand-wavy/unclear/misleading. - At fence completion, the owner said to me, *If you need anything at all, please contact us.* The owners interaction with me does not support this attitude.- We agreed on a metal gate latching system versus a pull-string on my single door which was not installed after my final payment. After 4 weeks of getting a different timeframe that they would be installing the new latch and then didnt show up, there were a couple of fence pickets that could use replacing so I asked the owner if they replaced that sort of thing. The owners response was, *Its wood. Thats not on me,* and lectured me on how I got a deal on pricing and repairs cost them money instead of simply saying *no*. I got another company to complete their job and repairs."

"These guys did a really great job remodeling our kitchen with new countertops and a soft close doors. They also did a great job remodeling our bathroom tub with jetted jets in the tub as well as a rain shower thanks again guys"

"Hunter reviewed our plans and made some additional recommendations. We still owned the process and he did his best to create our vision out of hardscape material. He was prompt to come out and gave a very detailed estimate, breaking down materials and service. There was no doubt what was included in the quote. There were other firms that quoted the project at a lower price that did not get the job because their quote was too ambiguous. When it came to the installation, they were prompt, detailed and clean. Within three days they were complete. At the end of each workday the cleaned up and left the site presentable. We received great value and great service. We are delighted with HDR Landscaping’s work and highly recommend them"

Five Star Bath Solutions of Central Alabama is the top-of-the-line bathroom remodeling company. We've earned this title by using advanced technology, custom products, and attention to customer service. Using innovative software, Five Star Bath Solutions professionals will deliver a detailed estimate for your bathroom renovation project at an affordable price. We believe in setting standards for how projects are estimated, installed, and completed and passing that value on to you.

"Nathan M and Michael G Everything went well from the beginning of explaining the process of installation to the finishing to including information of cleaning. Technicians were very helpful and impressive in professionalism of their work. Everything was clean when done and explained. Very outstanding work completed."

"They were very professional in helping understand repair cost and process that needed to be taken 10 out of 10"

"Brady can do it all and is very well priced. I highly recommend Downsouth Building."

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."