C McNearney LLC

This review is long overdue! This was our first remodel project and Charles made it painless for us. Not only did Charles do an amazing job with our remodel and our beautiful new bathroom, he communicated with me to make sure I knew when he'd be there, and showed up when he said he would. If we ran into something that didn't work, he came up with a solution. This guy worked his butt off and did beautiful work. I'm so glad our first experience with a contractor was with Charles.

Given the fact we have no eye for design nor any reliable contractor recommendations from friends, we consider ourselves very lucky to have found Charles! Going into a major home remodel relatively blindly was a little scary, but we are extremely happy with our finished product and how thorough Charles' work was. He has an eye for detail and takes a lot of pride in both his work and the design aspects. (Essentially, we told him the color palate we liked and allowed him to steer the vision - the results are GORGEOUS! Several friends have told us the improvements are magazine worthy). Charles was always punctual, always efficient, and worked diligently to stay in our budget. We're so pleased with his work, we're planning on having him return next year to work on other areas of the house. Would recommend Charles wholeheartedly to anyone!

glass fell off the shower door, he was so responsive and helpful. We have used him in the past and will continue to use him.

Charles has been great to work with, the results are fabulous, and his pricing was fair. I'm delighted with the layout of the 24 x 24 tiles and the workmanship in the bathroom (cabinet, countertop, faucets & mirror) is spot on. He was always quick to respond, punctual, attentive and efficient. He listened carefully to what I wanted and delivered exactly to my vision. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. Thank you.

We got 4 bids for our project and Charles bid was right in the middle of the pack. He had a 9 month lead time when we hired him and we had to put 25% down to hold our spot. It was radio silence for the next eight months which was little disconcerting. I actually texted him 6 months in just to make sure he hadn’t run off with our money (he hadn’t). If you want someone to talk you through each step and hold your hand you should probably look elsewhere. If you want a respectful and knowledgeable professional who takes great pride in his work, then look no further. Once our turn came he was very patient with us and spent as much time as we needed to pick out tile and fixtures, taking us from store to store. He also worked around our schedule to begin work on our son’s bathroom while our son was out of the country to minimize disruption. He has a great relationship with his sub-contractors who always showed up when he said they would and stayed until their job was done (almost midnight for one part!). On our project, Charles right hand man was Justyn, who more that makes up for Charles’ lack of communication. Justyn was very personable and considerate. He never made us feel like a question was a bother and seemed to actually enjoy answering them. Justyn was worth his weight in gold. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Charles had to lean quite heavily on Justyn during our project, but he was more than up to the task. We had one light fixture that took almost 3 months to ship. When they came to install it, about 2 months after everything else was completed, we gave him a list of minor issues that caught our eyes during the wait and Charles arranged for them all to get fixed without batting an eyelash.

Charles recently completed a basement bathroom addition in our 1920s home. Our basement was already finished, with a bedroom, family room, and office, but lacked a bathroom. Charles was able to convert an existing pantry into a full bathroom. Charles listened to our interests and needs, while understanding the challenges of our small space, and created a wonderful bathroom for our family. While Charles performed a lot of the work, his subcontractors were all very professional and produced some great looking work. Throughout the process he was communicative and responsive and the project was completed within his initial time estimates. Overall, a great experience and would definitely hire again.

Our master bathroom remodel went very smoothly and we are very satisfied with the process and the work done. Charles and his team were friendly and very easy to work with. The process was smooth from start to finish. Charles went shopping with us for materials at the beginning which was very helpful. He was very responsive to our questions, he showed up on time and the project came in at the quote that he initially provided. We love our new bathroom and would hire Charles and his team for our next project.

Over the years, we have used a number of contractors to remodel our home. By far, C. McNearney, LLC tops the list. The firm provided excellent quality work in the remodel of our master bedroom bathroom, completed the work on schedule, on time and within the agreed upon budget, and suggested very helpful design and product assistance. The project was a complete remodel of the bathroom that included removing everything. The shower was expanded in size with a built-in bench. The shower and the floor were tiled. The tile work done by C. McNearney is simply lovely. The grouting looks perfect. The shower was completed with a glass door. New fixtures were installed and relocated in the shower and replaced in the cabinet. Charles and his staff were a delight to have working in our home. Having a high quality remodel completed on time was worth what we paid. The bathroom looks great. We are pleased to highly recommend C. McNearney LLC.

This is my third time hiring Charles -- he has done 2 bathrooms for me over the years. This spring I had the entire ground floor redone--it was gutted down to the studs in places and redone into new spaces for a kitchen, dining room, living room, and family room. Charles has great vision -- he can see a space and visualize solutions. I had other bidders, who were stumped as to what to do with the space. Charles had no hesitation and designed a space that is absolutely stunning and exactly what I had in mind. He hires really high quality subs who have long term relationships with him. He insists on quality work and does not cut corners. The electrical, cabinetry, tile and wood floor work were done by specialists who are absolute craftsmen. This was a 4 month project that just wrapped up a few days ago. I highly recommend Charles -- he doesn't have a slick website but is authentic, and completes what he says he will, when he says he will, with quality. My new space is so lovely.

We've used Charles for four projects so far (2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, and now powder room. It went GREAT! We are always so happy with Charles' responsiveness, workers (Justin was a delight to work with), cleanliness, and everything.

This is our one-and-only bathroom in the house, but Charlie made it easy for us to live through the remodel.  It only took about 2-3 weeks from the beginning to the end of construction.  Charlie and the crew were very respectful, clean and conscientious so as not to disturb the rest of our living space during the project. <br> <br>Everything in the new bathroom functions so well. We're so happy with the quality of work and attention to detail. Charlie's advice to install a built-in soap cubby, a heated floor, motion sensing lights at floor/ceiling, a motion sensing flush toilet, and even a hidden medicine cabinet that comes out of the dead space behind the shower valve.  We never would have thought of these details and now we love using them everyday in this new bathroom.   <br> <br>We are happy with not only all the functionalities of the bathroom, but also all the design choices.  Since we have a very small space to work with we have chosen light colors for all the materials, and it makes the space look much bigger than it is.  Charlie has helped us through the process of choosing materials.  When we first chose a floor tile that may have been too slick when wet, for example, he has informed us that and suggested something else that's less slick but just as pretty.  I love taking photos of my artwork in the new bathroom - it gives a clean look with always ample amount of light.   <br> <br>We are extremely happy wth the new bathroom!  We couldn't have asked for it to turn out any better.  Absolutely the best thing we've ever done to our house! <br> <br> <br>

Charles and team are amazing! This is the second time we've worked with him, and he didn't disappoint. We needed to do a major renovation of our kitchen to accommodate family members with disabilities. We had fairly specific design requirements, which involved raising the ceiling, adding structural support to one wall to create an archway, and adding another wall to allow for more cabinet space. After signing the contract with Charles, we realized we also needed to have our entire plumbing infrastructure replaced because of rusty pipes. We scheduled the plumbing work to happen before the kitchen project began so it wouldn't be an issue with the new appliances. The plumbing work left us with holes in the drywall in several rooms, plus a bathroom that needed to be gutted and rebuilt. Charles was amenable to adding the bathroom remodel to the kitchen contract--and we were amazed at how he was able to fit all of the additional bathroom work into the original kitchen schedule. Work finished on the exact date he'd targeted. He was also very accommodating of us in several other instances where we basically grew the scope of the project as it progressed. We are thrilled with the results and are planning to have him do a couple of smaller projects once we get our kitchen unpacked. Charles has two major strengths as a contractor that have made us want to hire him multiple times. The first is that he is an excellent craftsman. He is able to think through complicated designs and then execute them impeccably. The second is that he stays on top of every detail of the project and runs it like clockwork. Once work starts, he doesn't stop until it's done. His subs clearly value working with him; they show up exactly when they are supposed to and keep at it in order to finish in time for the next phase of work. Even when Charles isn't on-site while subs are working, he knows the exact status of their progress and keeps things moving until everything is finished. Charles is often booked out several months, but he is worth the wait!

** I'll preface this review by saying that we were first time remodelers. Up to this point we've done a number of projects ourselves. Take that however you will....contractors will likely assume we were a pain in the tush, while other first timers may see this as helpful. Bottom line....our job came out well. The road to get there was tenuous and slightly frustrating. - Charles is a nice guy. He seems to have certain materials/items that he prefers to work with, that he's worked with in the past so you'll need to speak up if you want something other than what he'll automatically steer you toward. Definitely use his cabinet guy, in Hubbard, as they do a great job! - He uses the flat fee method.... He allots you a certain amount for materials...i.e. $300 for your sink, $250 for your cabinet hardware, etc. In all likelihood we were under on some of those items yet we still paid the 'quoted/estimated' price. Yet when we went over on the backsplash tile he charged the extra. I don't particularly care for this method but it is what it is. - He doesn't provide a rendering of the project so you need to be able to picture it in your head or work with a designer who will provide that hard copy visual source for you. - Unfortunately, and I'm truly sorry for him for this, he had some personal issues arise at the start of our project. We tried to be patient and understanding, and I think he would agree with that. Those problems resulted in him hardly ever being on site. He has a friend/employee who is a really nice guy who works with him. After my spending a year looking at reviews, licensures and trying to find a contractor who does the work himself, it was frustrating that the friend (who we later learned has an engineering degree but isn't a licensed contractor) did a good portion of the work Charles told us he would do. Mixed feelings there for a number of reasons, including that we were messing with the main structure/support point for our home. We were repeatedly told that Charles would be doing all of this work, when in fact he didn't. Again...personal problems that took him away. - Before signing anything, be sure to have a discussion about permits....and be sure to get them. - After our house was torn apart and we were living in a bedroom, the problems hit and discussions were had that shouldn't have been...... Excuses given for why we should pay sooner than originally planned, etc....that kind of stuff...which made me more cautious than I should had to have been. Nothing illegal...just stressed me out and left me wondering if the job would get done. He was clearly stressed and under a lot of pressure in his personal life....again, an unfortunate situation. - As I said, the end result is very good thanks to the great cabinetmaker, electrician and plumber. Drywall and tile both had to have repair work done before we would sign off. The small amount Charles did was done well. - His payment schedule was in 1/4s...1/4 down, 1/4 at material selection, 1/4 at start, and 1/4 upon completion. A bit scary...but we did it. When the job was almost complete...we still needed the bar installed and the final inspection done...he asked for his final payment. We refused so he informed us that we could write a check now or pay more. (**He told us at the beginning that permits were up to us but that we didn't need one as he was just widening an opening....not removing a wall. After the job was started, and I did more research, my husband and I decided we wanted permits. Evidently, due to adding permits, the electrical/plumbing had gone over his original quote so we would now be charged for those overages if we weren't willing to write a check that day. We opted to pay the extra. I have no problem paying what we owe....the work was done so we owed the money...besides the fact that I wasn't willing to pay before the job was complete.) The MINUTE the final inspection came back okay I transferred the money to his account. Done. To ask for payment before completion is absurd...especially as it was spelled out, "Balance due upon completion", on his contract. - When we signed on, Charles listened to what we wanted and did a good job of putting it into action. I believe he knows what he's doing and does it well. I think he's good at envisioning things and knows what the end goal will be. It would be great if he would give more updates and information to keep the homeowner informed....especially important for newbies. Our experience, unfortunately, didn't go as smoothly as it could/should have and I didn't appreciate the work being done by someone else after we'd been told that Charles would be doing the work himself. I especially didn't appreciate the payment chaos at the end. Prior to that day we had paid EVERY PAYMENT WHEN ASKED. Had he not had the personal situation then things would likely have gone better. As I said, I believe he knows what he's doing and can carry the plan to fruition.

This is a long overdue review, as I had this work done in July through August. I've hired Charles twice before, once to fix a shower floor in my master bathroom (installed by someone else, he made it right), and then a full gut and remodel of a guest bathroom which I still love. I hired Charles to fully build and finish the 3rd bathroom in my basement. Charles came to the house and looked at the space. We had already looked at it previously to get an idea going of what I wanted. He provided his suggestions too, which always are really good ideas. We then went forward with the quote, then met to pick out colors of materials and styles of materials. Again, his inputs were invaluable to really come up with a great layout and selection of materials. We set up the schedule, and Charles worked around my schedule since I would need to keep my dog from going downstairs when I was home. I had some trips out of town, and I gave Charles a key to the house, since I've had him come by when I wasn't home, and I fully trust him to take care of my property. He always cleaned up after each day of work, and the end result is stunning. My friends I have shown the space are blown away by the craftsmanship and attention to detail. The things I had done (pictures are attached below): - Full walk-in shower - Heated tile floors - Fully vanity with beautiful sink - LED can lights, sconsas around the vanity mirror - Built-in cabinets, floor to ceiling - Built-in shelves Charles will not be the cheapest quote you'll find, but you pay for perfection and incredible work. He also stands behind his work, I only had one issue in the previous bathroom remodel (shower controls had a failed grommet) and he came out immediately to diagnose and fix it, no cost to me. He's proud of his work, and it shows. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone. I am also planning to hire Charles to remodel my kitchen when the time and funds become available.

Experience. Quality, Job well done, C McNearney has them all. Know how, Experience and Quality sets this contractor a step above. On time, under budget and a top notch job sets C. McNearney high in my book

We took several bids to remodel our kitchen and one bathroom. At the start of the process, we only had a vague idea that we wanted both updated, without any firm ideas. We really didn't realize what could be done with either room. Charles had a competitive estimate (which was on the mark), but we selected him based on his ideas of what we could do with the bathroom. He basically gutted both rooms, including knocking out walls, taking other walls back, replacing all cabinets, moving lights, installing new countertops, and flooring. The results are fantastic. The craftsmanship and quality of material and work are top notch. For the bathroom, Charles suggested what he calls a 'Japanese style' shower and bath. Our bathroom is medium sized, but by moving a wall, he was able to install a deep soaking tub at the back of a full size shower. The entire area was tiled using a porcelain ceramic tile, that I would highly recommend. He replaced the vanity with cherry cabinets and quartz countertops, and added a set of shelves that sits on the countertop between two sinks. Because of limited space, he had a cabinet for towels built into the wall, so that it butted up against the drywall on the hallway. This gives a deeper cabinet by using the space where the wall studs go. The kitchen was just as dramatic. He removed one short wall, took out a built in pantry, removed soffits, and had another wall taken back about four feet. The old cabinets were replaced with cherry and quartz that matched the bath. The backsplash and floors were done using the same type of tile as the bath, just with a slightly different look. Because we had walls removed, the kitchen now linked directly with our dining room. As a result, the flooring that we picked for the kitchen now met up with the dining room tile (travertine) that we had. We thought it would look better if the kitchen tile continued through into the dining room. In the middle of the work, we asked Charles for a bid on tiling the dining room. At the very least, we wanted to buy the tile now, so that we would know that we could match it. Charles came back with a very reasonable estimate, and was able to add that work to our project. Note: some pictures were taken during construction and are not the finished work.

The project was a little delayed due snowmageddon 2017 and ice storms outside his control. But the end result was everything I hoped it would be. The kitchen and bathroom are beautiful. I am very pleased with the end result and would hire him again in the future.

Charles did a great job again - we used him to renovate two bathrooms 4 1/2 years ago. We called him late in the summer, and he came to the house to discuss what we wanted to do and provided a quote. Given our schedule as well as his, we agreed on an early December timeframe to have the work done, which he estimated would take a week to complete. He left it to us to pick out the appliances on our own and did not include them in the quote and just asked that we send him the specs once we did so he could make sure there would be no issues. He took us to the tile/countertop shop to pick out the quartz and backsplash tile, and to plumbing stores to pick out the sink and faucet. He came with the countertop fabricator a few weeks ahead of the scheduled start date to have the countertop templated so it would be ready prior to starting the job. We delayed the start date by about a week to accommodate both our schedules. The demolition was done in one day as promised, and Charles had one person assisting with the demo, the prepping for the tiling and doing the tiling. Chris was very good, and everything was left clean each day - they used drop cloths from the front door to the kitchen to make sure no dirt was spread though the house. Charles installed most of the appliances when they were delivered, and did great work removing and reinstalling shutters on the windows and making adjustments for a slight change in counter height, as compared to the old countertop. Charles has great attention to detail and makes sure everything looks great. The work took a day or two longer than planned due to an unexpected snowstorm in the middle of the project, so there was a day or two when no one could get out to the house, understandably. Charles is easy to work with and obviously takes pride in making sure the finished product is what you wanted and expect. We would definitely hire Charles again.

Charles impressed from the quote stage. He sat and calculated a detailed estimate based on you vision and stated within budget even going the extra mile on slight tweaks. His attention to detail was also very impressive from lining up best places to put overhead lights (very exacting) to providing guidance on latest trends. The tradesmen and his crew were outstanding and very professional and clean (not tracking dust through the house). Felt comfortable with them there without us around. Charles worked hard to overcome several challenges while keeping to schedule which was amazing and most appreciated as this was a big project. We were so impressed that we wanted him to keep working on other projects! Maybe next year.

It's going great so far! He will finish on time and is extremely clean and the work is amazing. They put down drop cloths over every inch of the house they work and vacuum after each day.

The job went beautifully from start to finish.  Communication was good with both Charles and Colin.  They each have a strong aesthetic sense and made good suggestions.  The craftsmanship of the quartz and butcher block countertops is excellent, as is the match with the new cabinet they installed, and the tiling work that Colin did for the backsplash is excellent as well.  He asked for our preferences with regard to details along the way, which we appreciated.   <br> <br>The job started and finished on time.   They kept the worksite immaculate and removed all waste.   Working with them was a very good experience and the result is what we had hoped for.   

I chose Charles after meeting with several well-rated contractors.  He was very knowledgeable and fairly priced.  His judgement and advice was thoughtful and prudent.  We had just purchased a condo and were leaving town in a week.  We needed a total kitchen and 2 total bath renovations.  Charles was aware of our timetable and met with us in 48 hours and took us to many suppliers to choose EVERYTHING.  Plumbing, quartz, toilets, appliances, cabinets, hardware, tile.  He took meticulous notes regarding stock numbers and colors.  More importantly we didn't feel rushed or under pressure to make a decision.  If we didn't see an item we liked he would happily take us to another vendor.  Many times it was Charles that would say that the item in question didn't work well for our needs and that we should continue to shop for a better option.   <br> <br>After a day and a half we had chosen everything and left town for 6 months.  Our condo association has many rules regarding padding the elevator, protecting hallway carpet, noise, .... I never received one complaint.  Charles put down protective layers over our wood floors and carpet.  He regularly sent photos of his progress.  There were some issues to be addressed and changed during the build out, he called me and we discussed and resolved them.  He has very good judgement and will not complete a job just to get it done and move on to the next project.  He takes pride in his work and completed our job like it was his own.  We just returned to Portland and the renovation was perfect.  The workmanship was excellent.  He used very good subs.  Every drawer opened and closed as it should, all appliances worked well, the tile work was great.... After I paid Charles his final installment, he even came back to hang a couple of extra towel bars in the bath for us. <br> <br>This was the best experience with a contractor that anyone could hope for.  Honest, fair, talented, and conscientious.  If there was a grade above an "A" he deserves it.  

The short answer, it went perfectly.  I've had Charles perform work for me a few years ago, where he repaired a shower floor (different bathroom) that was improperly done (he didn't install it, he was making it right).  His knowledge of his craft is obvious, and his attention to detail, and pride in his work is equally obvious. <br> <br>For the bathroom remodel, he and his crew tore everything out.  All the tile, the old vanity, the old tub, everything.  The full demolition was done in a single day, very impressed.  Throughout this, he and his crew were mindful of a potential mess, and used their own throws and mats, along with HEPA filters running constantly in the room to contain the demo.  The rest of my house really didn't see any effects from the demolition. <br> <br>Everything after that was prepped (cement-board, building up the shower half-wall, etc.) by his crew, who are awesome guys.  All of them were very professional, very nice, got along with my dog and cats, which is a big deal for me.  Once it was all good to go, I went out of town for a week, and they continued working while I was gone.  The shower floor had been poured, and the tile-work was nearly complete when I came home.  Just a few more working days and the bathroom was completed. <br> <br>I had an idea in my head of what it would look like, and how it turned out far exceeded my expectations.  It is stunning.  A few friends have been to the house and are shocked when they see it.  I'm very glad I waited to have the cash ready to have Charles do this work. <br> <br>I *highly* recommend him.  I've already started planning my next project, which is a fairly involved remodel of my kitchen.  I will be hiring Charles for that work, no questions asked.

This experience was unequivocally the BEST experience we've ever had with a contractor. Charles is personable, knowledgeable, fairly priced (not the cheapest; not outrageous). He uses his own team and they were excellent. This is a condo building and there are many hoops to jump through and a very stringent remodeling process. Charles shepherded this project through for us dealing with the HOA and the neighbors and the onsite management staff. Everyone commented on what a professional and co-operative contractor we hired. His staff was beyond courteous and accommodating every step of the way, just like the boss!  <br> <br>This was a fairly big project that required the demolition of a wall and the removal of large plumbing fixtures and a lot of tile debris. (Always a huge pain in a shared building.) The crew worked diligently, arrived on time, left within the building requirements for construction and encountered not one single complaint.  <br> <br>Charles acted as a design consultant and took me "shopping" for all necessary materiel. His advice on plumbing fixtures, lighting and decor, and surface covering was knowledgable and respectful of our budget.  Everything was acquired on time and the project actually started slightly early (to our delight). They took great care to protect the rest of the condo from any dust and/or debris during the actual construction period which was right on schedule. <br> <br>Everything looks beautiful and we give C McNearney LLC our highest recommendation. 

Charles was wonderful to work with.  We interviewed three contractors and he was so easy to interact with and so comfortable with his business and being able to accomplish what we wanted (basically, he seemed So fantastic compared to the other interviews) that we almost expected him to be too good to be true.  Needless to say, he was the real deal.  He asked the right questions to help us parse out the particulars. He helped with the details we were unsure of. He questioned our decisions if they seemed questionable but then supported our final decisions each time. He handled each surprise (the house is 100 years old, there's bound to be surprises!) thoughtfully and responsibly. He was infinitely easy to have in our home, so very kind to our children (all of the questions he answered!) and thoughtful about being around during mundane family time, like every breakfast or lunch. And, perhaps above all, the bathroom turned out beautifully.  I've waited many months to write this review, making sure the workmanship remained top notch, and it has.  Honestly, the whole experience, hiccups and all, went great and we attribute that to Charles and how he handles his business. We would hire him again in a heartbeat.