If You Want Your Renovation Project Done Right, You… | Shaw Company

Blog

If You Want Your Renovation Project Done Right, You Have Work To Do As Well

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

If you are planning a major renovation project around your home the last thing you need is to run into trouble with your construction contractor. Construction contractors in San Antonio are extremely important, without one that is knowledgeable and ethical your project can end up costing a great deal more than you had planned on.

  • Do your homework first:



    The FTC, Federal Trade Commission suggests that the search for the right construction contractor should start close to home. If you know anyone that has gone through a renovation project recently, always go to them and find out directly what their experiences were. Even if the individual raves about the quality of the work and the dependability of the tradesmen, always ask the contractor for a couple of more references.

    Check with these references, find out if your friend was just lucky or whether his experience is typical. Ask if the contractor finished the job on time and on budget, try to get invited over to see the workmanship yourself. Always remember; beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, what someone else likes; you may not.
  • Multiple bids:



    During the development of your short list you may have identified a contractor that you were particularly taken with. Even so, shop around; you will get a better sense of what the job should cost. The same thing holds true if a problem should arise during construction. If your contractor should unearth a problem of major consequence don’t hesitate to get multiple bids to rectify the problem.
  • Be detail oriented:



    The only way that you will genuinely understand what is involved is if you ask the construction contractors in San Antonio that are bidding on the job to provide a detailed proposal. It is no good to simply see the total material content and a labor cost, insist on a detailed list of materials. When it comes time to write a contract both the successful bidder and you will stay on the right page from the outset.

Once you have made your choice then negotiate the terms. The industry standard is fifty percent of the price with order with stage payments for the balance as the project progresses. Hold back five or ten percent until all the little details are wound up to your satisfaction.

Top Reasons To Call Shaw Company TODAY!

5 Star Service Rating
Great Financing Options
Family Owned and Operated Rated
Top 500 Remodeler Nationwide
High Quality Award Winning Remodeler
20+ Years of Experience

Get an Estimate

We are excited that you want to work with us. Let's make something great together.

People happy with our services

Facebook Google Houzz

I will always use Shaw Company! It's so nice to work with local San Antonio, family owned company! They have always been super professional and helpful!

star
star
star
star
star
by Caitlin D. on Facebook

Shaw is a very professional company. Anthony was informative, courteous, and super professional. He communicated continually throughout the remodeling process and was always willing to adjust or change anything we requested. His crew was very respectful. Christopher, Marcus, and Roy are outstanding in their fields. From Patrick's design expertise and Brittany's helpful coordination of materials, my kitchen is beautiful and functional. The Shaw team follows up continually and is great to work with.

star
star
star
star
star
by Valerie Perrenot on Google

I write because I had an experience with The Shaw Remodeling Company that I have never had before. The Shaw Company did a major remodeling job on my home about six years ago. A few months ago I discovered an issue associated with the work that was done by The Shaw Company. I called the Shaw company, asked for customer relations and explained my issue to a person named Evan. Evans response to me was, "I am going to own your concern. I don't know what we can do since it has been six years but I will make sure that management is made aware of your concern". A few days later I received a call from Mr. Eric Shaw. He scheduled an appointment and came to my home with an independent plumber. They determined that it would be an expensive fix and, the issue was due to a problem with the original work. Mr. Shaw looked at me and said, :I own this problem and, I will take care of it". It was a very expensive repair. It involved taking out tile, concrete and, excavating. Shaw Remodeling sent a crew it my home to correct the issue and complete the repair. I have done business with several contractors. I have never had anyone take unconditional ownership of mistake (be reminded that this was six years after the work was done). I recommend The Shaw Remodeling Company because they do great work and they will be there for you after the job is completed. Andrew Cameron

star
star
star
star
star
by Andrew C on ReviewBuzz

There is NO other remodeling company that I would have you call!! Twelve years ago Shaw Remodeling showed up and did an amazing job at my home!!!

star
star
star
star
star
by Melisa A W. on Facebook

We have used several remodeling companies through the years ending up with substandard work. So glad to have found Shaw! We will never use anyone else! With the way most companies just want to take your money and run, it's nice to find someone with a great work ethic! They really care about their clients and the quality of their work. Thanks Shaw!

star
star
star
star
star
by Donna W. on Facebook

To the owners and management of Shaw, We wanted you all to know how pleased we are with the results of our recent bathroom tub to shower conversion. It turned out beautiful, exactly the way we had hoped. Your staff was top notch! From start to finish every person involved was professional, on time or early and friendly. In addition, we were impressed with how much care they took in keeping our home clean throughout the whole process. We realized after the job was finished that they had actually wiped down the bathroom to remove and left over dust... Nice job on hiring great help! Thank you again. Looking forward to seeing you again this week to measure and install cabinets in our laundry room and master bath!

star
star
star
star
star
by Garon P. on ReviewBuzz

I am thrilled with the complete master bath remodel that Alain & his incredible crew from Shaw recently completed in my home. It was a great experience from start to finish. This company truly works as a team, communication channels are all open. Even when a hiccup occurred…they addressed it immediately & moved forward. The crew was professional & positive…really a pleasure to have them in my home. Alain went above & beyond in every aspect including making sure I was not simply satisfied with the work but truly happy. I also want to thank his crew member Sammy. He did an exceptional job & really kept the work site clean every day. I will absolutely use Shaw again for future projects.

star
star
star
star
star
by karen barrett on Google

Brittany, helped me make my selections, Nancy held my hand, Patrick planned and priced the job, and Chris and Anthony brought my ideas to fruition! It took all of the above to bring me my perfect kitchen and bath remodel. This was my second kitchen remodel and it went very well. I was contacted daily, site was cleaned daily, and workers present daily. I had 8 project changes and each was addressed respectfully and most of all happily! They are a 5 star company with 5star people!

star
star
star
star
star
by Laura P. on Houzz

I have used this remodeling company fir years!.. Top notch service..Eric and Carolyn are top acts!

star
star
star
star
star
by Thom J. on Facebook

Had great interactions from beginning to end of our master bathroom remodel project. Jordan and Audrey did a tremendous job helping get us started and walking us through all the details. Anthony Martinez and his crew came in and took care of the demo and remodel quickly, we’re attentive when discussing the project, and helped quickly correct any minor issues that arose. Anthony was always quick to reply to calls and texts, and he did a great job helping to make sure the project continued to move along in a timely manner. We are super happy with our remodeled master bathroom and the services provided by the folks at Shaw!

star
star
star
star
star
by Nick on ReviewBuzz

Great company to do business with. They did everything I requested and a few extras. Juan and his team did great on getting our remodel completed. We are so pleased.

star
star
star
star
star
by Rosemary G. on Facebook

Excellent design suggestions, to Patrick’s in house pricing, to Anthony and Christopher’s hard work, respect, and understanding, to Nancy and Meridith holding my hand through 8 change orders, my dream kitchen has come to fruition through Shaw Remodeling. 5 Star company with 5 Star people from start to finish!

star
star
star
star
star
by Laura P. on ReviewBuzz

We hired Shaw Co to redo our shower. We had previously received quotes from two other shower companies but we felt they were being less than honest with us and were pricier than they needed to be. Shout out to Patrick and Fernando, Jr!

These guys at Shaw are great: they'll do what they say they're going to do, and they do it on time. For the next project, they're at the top of the list.

star
star
star
star
star
by Jason DeSouza on Google

From our initial visit with Patrick to our design session with Brittany to our final “walk through” with Anthony, our bathroom shower project went VERY smoothly. All craftsmen were professional, doing high quality work. I would not hesitate to recommend Shaw Company Remodeling.

star
star
star
star
star
by Lgrem131@yahoo.com on ReviewBuzz

We just love our new shower. Your team was able to create a beautiful new shower that complimented our existing tile. We would love to be put on your reference list.

star
star
star
star
star
by Robert & Pat

This is a great company to work with. They did an awesome job with my bathroom remodel. It's nice to deal with someone you can trust.

star
star
star
star
star
by Scott J. on Facebook

From beginning to end the process of having our kitchen remodeled was smooth. Jordan, Brittany and Clay were great with making the vision we had for our kitchen a reality. Clay always told us what was happening and kept us in the loop. Any concerns we had were address by Clay quickly and professionally.

star
star
star
star
star
by Danielle S. on Google

hey took down all popcorn ceiling in entire house. Did a master bathroom and a master bedroom remodel. Turned out way better than I anticipated!!! Beautiful!!! Very pleased. Thanks John, Brittany, Alain and Alain Jr.

star
star
star
star
star
by Lisa V. on Facebook

“On time and on budget” Magic words to any homeowner’s ears. Shaw Remodeling just completed our shower/tub conversion to a walk in shower, and we are very pleased. We signed our contract on a Monday, and Anthony was at our house Thursday to begin the project. He and his team were very professional, diligently working to complete each phase of the project in a timely manner. Brittany was not only helpful in the showroom with selections, but she also was very responsive to additional questions on design that I had throughout the project. All in all, this project was easier than I had anticipated due to Anthony’s continued communication and the quality of work done.

star
star
star
star
star
by Lgrem131@yahoo.com on Google

Shaw remodeling did an excellent job on our master bathroom. Clay was always concerned that we were satisfied with their work. When they tell you they are not finished until you are 100% happy THEY MEAN IT! I want to thank Clay for all his hard work on the new door it was a bit difficult to install. Everyone mentions the beautiful door. Special thanks to Jordan for suggesting the accent wall behind the vanity also a favorite of all. Brittany made is so easy helping us with the design. Thank you to Nancy and the Shaw family who sent me flowers while I was very ill during the remodel.

star
star
star
star
star
by Sharon Mercer on Facebook

Due to broken leg/fall I am in a wheel chair for the next 4 months and required our bathroom to be remodeled in a hurry. Eric committed to complete the job at a reasonable price and a short time frame. The work was completed ahead of schedule and on budget. All employees were great and very professional. I will use Shaw again for future work on my home and have no problem recommenting the company to others.

star
star
star
star
star
by Roger M. on ReviewBuzz

What a great experience! I couldn’t be happier with my beautiful kitchen. The whole project went so smoothly that I almost enjoyed it.

star
star
star
star
star
by Harriet

We had a wonderful master bath renovation experience. They completed the job within the time frame they quoted. Anthony was a great project manager and communicated with me every day so I would know what to expect and at what time the workers would arrive. I found him to be an excellent representative for the company. Christopher was always pleasant and listened to and addressed any concerns I might have had. He is also a wonderful company representative. Nancy was pleasant and always kept me informed. Shaw Company Remodeling is lucky to have these 3 people working for them. This was NOT one of those nightmare renovations you hear about with others who say they can do it cheaper. I would highly recommend this company and do business with them again.

star
star
star
star
star
by Lamar Pruit on Facebook

Carlos and his crew did a wonderful job. I absolutely love my shower.

star
star
star
star
star
by Diane H. on Happy Call