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"The summer of 2018, we were extraordinarily fortunate to work with the 50-year-old, second generation Santa Fe firm of Babcock Construction known for their expertise in new construction and renovation. We had the benefit of all the Babcock principals of which there are three, the patriarch Joe, who founded the firm in 1968 and his two sons, Richard and Steve each with 45 and 40 years’ experience respectively. All three bring particular specialties, perspectives and gifts to any job. On the team were their long standing first rate sub-contractors: tile setter, electrician, plumber, painter plus their in house carpenters. Our expectations were high, since both of us have backgrounds in new construction, renovation and historic preservation. The job consisted of renovating our Tesuque, NM 3000 sq.’ adobe style stucco house with the work on the garden scheduled for next spring. The three qualities that were present throughout are on-time completion at every stage of the project and attention to a very high level of detail on all aspects of the job. Of equal importance on the job is their overarching belief in solutions, not problems, which dictated each day’s outcome throughout the two and a half months. Other qualities that the three brought were attentive listening and a high degree of collaboration with each other and the clients. This project was a complete success and a pleasurable collaboration also filled with moments of humor and kindness. We recommend them very highly for anything needed done on a house."

"Construction R us did a total rehaul of the electrical on our house and they did a stellar job. I found them to be communicative and honest. It's sometimes hard to find pros who do work and who you can trust to give you an honest assessment but this company definitely fits that bill. They also did a great job working around our schedule. Additionally they patched the dry wall after they were done and they did such a good job texture and colour matching we didn't even need to paint."

"The Zia team is a great one! Martin provided a great detailed estimate and helped us make our insurance claim easier and fully representative of all damages. His work crews were very knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the work. The Zia team delivered on what they detailed out , gave us options, did great work in restoring our walls,ceiling, floors and lighting. It was a pleasure working with them. I would not hesitate to ask them to do more work and strongly recommend them to anyone needing restoration or remodeling work in the Santa Fe area."

"Askary remodel my kitchen, he did an excellent job I do recommend him for any projects you need done. Him and his team are very professional."

"Working alongside Mesa Verde on this new construction project was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, craftsmanship, and attention to detail throughout every phase of the build. As the main builder, Mesa Verde maintained strong communication, stayed organized, and consistently delivered high-quality work while keeping the project moving efficiently and on schedule. From Durabuild’s perspective as project manager, the collaboration was seamless. Mesa Verde’s leadership team was proactive, solution-oriented, and highly responsive whenever coordination or adjustments were needed. Their commitment to quality and teamwork made a significant impact on the success of the project and created a positive working environment for everyone involved. We truly value the partnership and look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with Mesa Verde again. They are a dependable and highly capable builder that we would confidently"

“I’m Denzel, your trusted contractor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Specializing in remodels, new construction, and full general contracting—whether it’s updating a high-desert kitchen, framing, additions, or tackling any build from permits to punch list. Reliable, local, no shortcuts—let’s get your project done right.”

"We got in touch with Mountain Side Contractors on a referral and we are so glad we did! They completed 3 retaining walls in a very sloped backyard as well as poured 2 concrete patios and a sidewalk that ran from the back of the house all the way to the back of the yard. They used colored concrete and had a selection of colors and stamps for us to choose from. They allowed us to make a few changes and additions along the way to make sure it was exactly what we were looking for. They also assisted us in raising our block walls. They arrived early each morning and completed everything in the time they said they would. We received a few quotes and theirs was the best. Coupled with great reviews online and a friend referral, they were the obvious choice for the project. They did an excellent job and we wouldn't hesitate to use them again and recommend them to neighbors, friends and family."

"All drywall work was performed correctly.  Because of the need to insulate water lines in the wall where the damaged drywall  was being replaced, the crew from Hands On let me know that I needed six feet of one half inch pipe insulation which was not part of the original scope of the task to protect the pipes from freezing in the winter.  They let me quickly go to a plumbing supply store to pick up the needed six feet of one half inch pipe insulation material at my expense of only $2.35 and come back home, and then they installed the insulation on the water pipes as well without slowing up their overall task to replace the damaged drywall.  All final sealing and plastering of the joints between the new drywall and existing adjacent drywall was performed correctly.  The crew was able to disconnect, relocate, return to their original location, and reconnect the existing washer and gas dryer before and after their task correctly. I checked both the washer and dryer afterwards and they perform correctly.  They properly cleaned up the work site and placed all construction waste in a trash bag which I will be able to dispose later.  In conclusion, their work was very professionally and efficiently performed.  The total cost of the repair job was the prepaid labor time of $121 plus $33 paid at the end of the job for materials plus $2.35 paid by me for materials during the job for a grand project total cost of $156.35.

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"We built our house 24 years ago and acted as our own General Contractors, hiring a foreman and a crew, engaging in detailed oversight on all of the work. We are artists and have a high level of craftsmanship in our own work and in what we expect of others. After some 20 years, we realized that we needed to re-stucco the entire exterior of the building (~ 4000 sf) and wanted to address several problems that had accrued since the original construction. We got 6 or 7 bids and found that it was important to compare apples to apples, because some contractors didn’t specify exactly what they would include and others just didn’t do as much. The final bids that we compared included a preliminary coat of Wall-Ease, meshing the entire building, and a final color-coat, as well as extra protection around the windows and parapets. With the bids that incorporated all of this, James was the most competitive and we also were impressed with how competent and responsive he seemed according to the reviews on this site. He was able to get to our job in a timely way that worked with our schedule and with the weather. Overall we are very happy with the job and things turned out well. We had a few problem areas that we wanted addressed and in the end all of this was repaired and attended to. The guys on the crew were all very experienced and had a high skill level, included repairing as well as stucco work. However, we had a few frustrations beginning with the initial bid which didn’t cover some areas we had discussed. We got a revised bid, but if we had not been on the job site, overseeing exactly what they were doing, we might not have had things attended to that were in the revised bid. The crew was moving ahead, not doing everything included in the bid, until we intervened. That said, the guys were attentive to our concerns and James was very responsive when we pointed out what wasn’t being addressed and that we weren’t happy with how everything was going. In the end he addressed all of our concerns, was always responsive to our calls, and the job came out really well. James and his crew know their stuff and are competent and experienced and respond well to feedback and intervention."

"David Romero was a pleasure to work with, very friendly, and responsive. His crew members were also friendly and efficient, and cleaned up after themselves well. There were some miss communications or lack of communication between him, his subcontractor and me in the selection and cost of the quartzite. This affected the integrity of the original estimate I was given. Subcontractor didn't let us know about specific type/thickness of stone purchased (based on the color I picked) until after he purchased it and this increased cost significantly. I likely would have agreed to the situation anyway to make things work, but the point is neither David or I knew about the cost in advance of purchase. Had I known, I could have taken another look at my countertop choices and compared costs one more time. I purchased sinks and faucets myself to get the quality I wanted, that also exceeded allowances in contractor's estimate and affected overall cost, but it was a conscious choice by me, and I paid for them separately....with upfront agreement from David. I would hire him again, but I would make certain to work with him more closely and in more detail on all the project elements and costs, and keep doing so if the project evolves. I would also clarify who pays subcontractors as work is completed. Based on experiences with other contractors, I prefer to conduct all business matters (estimates, contracts, changes, payments, etc) with one responsible party, the contractor."