Myers Constructs, Inc. is an award winning design-to-build general contracting firm, specializing in custom residential remodeling and restoration. What does "design-to-build" mean? It means that we develop with you and design your project, and we build it for you. It means that you benefit from the synergies associated with having a single project design and construction source.What are these synergies? They include: a design team with a contractor's real-world cost awareness; construction budgeting as part of the design process; centralized accountability and responsibility (no buck passing); and a construction team familiar with the design team's methodology.
Videos
Reviews (3) Diane P.
Sep 16, 2018
I highly recommend Myers Constructs. Not only did they do a fabulous job on one property that was in desperate need of some renovations and another that needed some specific repairs and upgrades, they advised me while I was looking for a house to purchase (and kept me from making a costly mistake with an appealing but problematic property), and did a construction inspection of the house I bought.
Because of their detailed inspection, I asked for more cash at closing than my agent recommended, could document my ask, and got a better deal than I would have otherwise. With Myers, you are dealing with the business partners directly, and they are meticulous in going over what needs to be done and why and explaining their recommendations. They go over the contract with you line by line, so you know what you are signing off on.
They option-priced different stages of renovation for me so I could stay within budget. How many times do you hear a contractor say "We're going to work really hard to keep you on budget"?! They also respect older homes, not just fancy expensive older homes, but modest homes that also deserve to have their craftsmanship and details preserved.
They have high standards for the quality of work of all their subcontractors. For one job, they persevered in finding a floor refinisher to repair and restore the original wood floors, rather than just ripping them out and putting in new floors. The charming old iron floor register is still there, too. They are responsive to questions and concerns, and somehow make you feel that you are one of a few select and favorite clients.
I am a remote owner, and I felt completely comfortable relying on Myers to get the job done and get it done correctly, unlike other contracts I've had where I felt compelled to make frequent appearances to keep things on track.
Because of their detailed inspection, I asked for more cash at closing than my agent recommended, could document my ask, and got a better deal than I would have otherwise. With Myers, you are dealing with the business partners directly, and they are meticulous in going over what needs to be done and why and explaining their recommendations. They go over the contract with you line by line, so you know what you are signing off on.
They option-priced different stages of renovation for me so I could stay within budget. How many times do you hear a contractor say "We're going to work really hard to keep you on budget"?! They also respect older homes, not just fancy expensive older homes, but modest homes that also deserve to have their craftsmanship and details preserved.
They have high standards for the quality of work of all their subcontractors. For one job, they persevered in finding a floor refinisher to repair and restore the original wood floors, rather than just ripping them out and putting in new floors. The charming old iron floor register is still there, too. They are responsive to questions and concerns, and somehow make you feel that you are one of a few select and favorite clients.
I am a remote owner, and I felt completely comfortable relying on Myers to get the job done and get it done correctly, unlike other contracts I've had where I felt compelled to make frequent appearances to keep things on track.
Mark G.
Mar 28, 2018
Michael M.
Apr 27, 2010
On our kitchen re-do a few years back, Myers Constructs did the following: 1) made an outside sill with wood stamped "for interior use only". 2) Allowed a subcontractor (who was not their usual flooring guy) to install a tile floor without proper underlayment. Used 1/8" cheap luan, when 1/2" or 3/4" plywood was needed -- for maybe $300 more--on a 25k plus job.
Even on this, there was scrimping--the underlayment and tiling were not done wall to wall, leaving gaps under the appliances. This was apparently done to save buying one more sheet of 1/4" underlayment. There were floor tiles left over! 3) Myers refused repeatedly to even visit to check the rippling floor caused by improper underlayment. We checked with two architects and a very good general contractor who confirmed that the underlayment was too thin to work over old, ripply floorboards.
We conveyed this advice in writing and were told sharply that "outside interference" was not appropriate. Despite objections, Myers directed their subs to install all the cabinets and appliances atop a floor that was already visibly rippling. 4) As job went south, Myers instructed subs to try to patch and screw down the rippling floor with dash patch and sheet rock screws. 5) Myers more or less bailed at the end, agreeing to forfeit their final payment, and waiving all warranty for the entire job. 6) Sadly, most of the job was done very well.
But Myers' stubborn refusal to back up and use the proper underlayment screwed up a whole tile floor--which is currently cracking and showing holes where sheet rock screws are backing out from the improv underlayment job and subsequent attempts to patch it. 7) Myers, in a speech to her subs at the beginning of the work, termed it a "small job" and acted as though it was quite unimportant.
It certainly involved 100% of our budget and so we are truly unhappy that we will soon have to spend thousands more redoing the bad tile and underlayment. 8) Blaming your subs on a job is low-class. An extra 1/2 day of labor and $200-300 in materials would have saved our floor. A proper general contractor takes responsibility and gets things redone if necessary--instead of blaming the subs and the client. This certainly didn't happen in our case. sincerely, Michael McGettigan, Philadelphia PA
Even on this, there was scrimping--the underlayment and tiling were not done wall to wall, leaving gaps under the appliances. This was apparently done to save buying one more sheet of 1/4" underlayment. There were floor tiles left over! 3) Myers refused repeatedly to even visit to check the rippling floor caused by improper underlayment. We checked with two architects and a very good general contractor who confirmed that the underlayment was too thin to work over old, ripply floorboards.
We conveyed this advice in writing and were told sharply that "outside interference" was not appropriate. Despite objections, Myers directed their subs to install all the cabinets and appliances atop a floor that was already visibly rippling. 4) As job went south, Myers instructed subs to try to patch and screw down the rippling floor with dash patch and sheet rock screws. 5) Myers more or less bailed at the end, agreeing to forfeit their final payment, and waiving all warranty for the entire job. 6) Sadly, most of the job was done very well.
But Myers' stubborn refusal to back up and use the proper underlayment screwed up a whole tile floor--which is currently cracking and showing holes where sheet rock screws are backing out from the improv underlayment job and subsequent attempts to patch it. 7) Myers, in a speech to her subs at the beginning of the work, termed it a "small job" and acted as though it was quite unimportant.
It certainly involved 100% of our budget and so we are truly unhappy that we will soon have to spend thousands more redoing the bad tile and underlayment. 8) Blaming your subs on a job is low-class. An extra 1/2 day of labor and $200-300 in materials would have saved our floor. A proper general contractor takes responsibility and gets things redone if necessary--instead of blaming the subs and the client. This certainly didn't happen in our case. sincerely, Michael McGettigan, Philadelphia PA
