Initial Review (Day of Completed Project): Garrett was fantastic. I needed to open up a bearing wall in my basement for an ADU, and he gave thoughtful advice that led me to change my plans slightly (opening the wall wider), which ended up working out much better. He was on time, responsive, and patient in explaining everything. I'd happily recommend Alpine Contractors to anybody, especially for structural changes to your home. Update (~30 Days After Initial Work): I'm updating this review because issues surfaced during inspection that I couldn't have caught myself, and they ended up costing me over $1,000 to fix. Garrett arrived within days of accepting the bid, completed the work in a few hours, and offered advice along the way. All positives. However, two significant problems emerged: 1. Misidentifying a bearing wall. I asked Garrett to open two areas: one I was confident was bearing, and one I was unsure about, which is why I hired him for his structural experience. He initially assessed the second area as bearing, then changed his assessment on closer inspection and confidently told me it could be removed entirely, including the supporting posts. He removed it. During the city's 4-way inspection, the inspector suspected the wall was in fact bearing and required an engineer to verify. In fairness to Garrett, the engineer's own initial assumption was also that it wasn't bearing, but after spending time studying the home's structure, the engineer confirmed it was bearing and required a 4x4 post to support the header. Garrett returned and corrected the mistake for an added parts and labor fee, but did not acknowledge or apologize for the error. 2. Framing quality issues. Garrett also framed an L-shaped wall as part of the job. When my sheetrock contractor arrived, he flagged numerous issues with the framing, such as misalignments requiring extra 2x4 supports and shaved sheetrock just to compensate, that made the wall harder to finish than it should have been. I still think Garrett is personable and communicative, and some of his structural instincts were good. But the bearing-wall misjudgment was a frustrating issue that made it past his own assessment, and the framing quality problems added real cost and time. I'd recommend getting a second opinion (e.g. from an engineer) on any load-bearing determinations and having someone inspect framing work closely before signing off.
Alpine contracting and custom homes
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About Alpine contracting and custom homes
Alpine Contracting is a small, dedicated team of four professionals with over six years in business, delivering high-quality work on every project. From kitchen and bathroom remodels to basement finishing, room additions, new home construction, and accessibility modifications, we handle each job with care and attention to detail. We focus on clear communication, solid workmanship, and keeping your project on schedule and within budget. Whether you’re refreshing a single room or planning a full home remodel, we work closely with you to bring your vision to life. Reach out today to discuss your project and see how we can help.
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Very easy to work with and did an amazing job! Will use them again.
I was contacted immediately and my work was completed quickly.