Project Pictures & Review

Remodeling older homes while maintaining there character is a passion and joy of ours. This particular residence located in Oakley was a good example of that transformation:

 entry after/before

dining after/before

family after/before

Not only was this a great project, we got to work for a great client. He was kind enough to offer a complete stranger, who was looking to hire our company, answers to some good, standard questions one should know before hiring any company. I thought I'd share these for any potential clients who would benefit from them as well.

1. Did your job come in according to budget?  Yes, with the exception of the work we added on after the agreement.
2. How often did the contractor come to your home?  Joe, the leader, was a constant presence.  We were not in the home for a majority of our renovation (as we lived in a rental property)
3. How often did the crew come to your home?  For first 8 weeks, daily.  After that point, as needed by each contractor contributing to the job.
4. If the contractor was not there, was there someone with the authority to answer your questions and make decisions?  Yes or they would call Joe or one of the other brothers
5. Were change orders in writing?  Via email, yes.
6. Did the job finish on time?  2 weeks late.
7. If not, why?  Delay in materials arriving from Italy.
8. How did the contractor leave the site at the end of the day?  Very well cleaned up and orderly to the point where we told them they didn’t have to spend so much time doing it!
9. Did you feel it was safe?  100%
10. Did the contractor obtain necessary permits?  Wasn’t required for our particular project...
11. What hours did the contractor work?  7:30am-4:30pm
12. Did the contractor have other jobs going at the same time that you know of? If so, did he or she have enough workers to cover both jobs?  Yes and Yes
13. Were you consulted about materials used?  Yes
14. Was the crew pleasant?  Every day
15. Did the work pass inspection?  Yes and if there were issues they handled them quickly
16. Were you given a clear idea of what the contractor was going to do for you?   Yes – the CAD drawing was very helpful.
17. Were the results what you expected?  Yes
18. Were you happy with the contractor's subcontractors?  Yes, they seemed to function as one unit so hard to tell difference between Meyer and them.
19. How big was your job, and what kind of work did the contractor do for you?  Nearly 100k job on a kitchen remodel, a 2^nd heating/central cooling unit installation, and a myriad of home improvements. 

20. Would you work with this contractor again?  In a heartbeat.

It's Here: Stellar Cabinetry!

We are proud to announce our very own Stellar Cabinetry, a line of cabinetry we've been developing for several years now. What we've essentially done is branded the cabinetry we produce here at Meyer Brothers and Sons. We've done this primarily for 2 reasons:

1) to help our Meyer Brothers and Sons customers have organized resources (i.e. website, catalog, samples, etc) and a brand of cabinetry apart from our business. 

2) to expand our cabinetry business to clients who may just be looking for cabinets and not a remodeling company.

Please check out the website to learn more: http://stellarcabinetry.com/

Angie's List 2014 Super Service Award

Meyer Brothers and Sons has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014.

"Angie's List has proven to be an effective tool in gaining new clients who are unfamiliar with our business and outside our circle of referrals from previous clientele," says Rick Meyer, architect with Meyer Brothers and Sons. "It's great to have a platform where satisfied customers can share with others their positive experiences with our company." 

“Only about 5 percent of the companies in Cincinnati have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s  a really high standard.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

"We selected Meyer Brothers and Sons from multiple contractors interviewed.  They were not the low bid, but after reviewing the company website and the reviews here on Angie's list, we decided to go with them.  They showed up when they said they would and provided us a macro schedule of the project.  The workmanship was first class and they cleaned up after themselves daily and we never had any mess (other than drywall dust which is unavoidable).  They handled all of the permits and inspections and delivered a top notch job for the price they quoted.  They were very respectful of our home and my mother-in-law who lives with us already misses them since they were so personable.  These guys deserve all of the high accolades that they have already received in other reviews. First class from start to finish." -Angie's List member

Meyer Brothers and Sons Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building,
Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World

[Cincinnati, USA], January 21, 2015 – Meyer Brothers and Sons has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 37 year-old design | build | remodel firm was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional’s work to learn even more about that business’ popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community.

"Meyer Brothers & Sons designed and built our Master Suite," says Nicole Menkhaus, a client of Meyer Brothers and Sons, "which entailed doubling the size of the room, adding a cathedral ceiling (new roof) and a screened porch. Meyer Brothers & Sons were nothing but professional, responsive and committed to the quality of our project. They met both my need for clear and continuous communication and my husband's desire for excellence in execution. They managed every step of the project, making sure that things were delivered as promised. There was no compromise as to the quality of the product we received. They were respectful of our time and our home and when there were issues or delays they let us know immediately what, why and then took care of resolving them fully and finally. My husband and I are thrilled with our new Master Suite and Meyer Bros & Sons have not only earned our money, but also our respect and loyalty. I would recommend them to my closest friends and will definitely be calling on them for any future home improvement needs!"

“Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize Meyer Brothers and Sons among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

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About Meyer Brothers and Sons
Meyer Brothers and Sons offers a wide range of services for all of your building or remodeling needs, from design to completion. Within our company we ensure quality by personally starting and finishing each job, beginning with the design by our on staff architect, through the carefully managed construction process and ending each project well and on time. In-between we closely monitor and clearly communicate with our subcontractors, whom we have years of experience working together, to ensure accurate scheduling and quality workmanship. Our extensive wood & finishing shop produces custom crafted cabinetry for any room in your home, all designed and built to your specifications. Our on staff architect will work with you on your ideas, providing you with 2D and 3D drawings to help visualize the final outcome. Our family has been helping yours bring to fruition any project, big or small, since 1978.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin and Sydney. For more information, visit www.houzz.com

Kitchen Transformation

This custom home built in the 80's was due for a renovation and lended itself to a more open floor plan. By removing some walls and relocating appliances we were able to take the originally divided kitchen area and drastically open things up. The result is a kitchen where now the whole family can gather for meals and conversation.

Painted Full Overlay Custom Kitchen

We've been able to create some great kitchens over the years, and this one is my new favorite.

Kitchen Remodel and Addition

Before and after photos are a great way to realize the total transformation of a space, reminding us that even the smallest details can make a huge difference in remodeling. Below are photos of a project that entailed opening up the kitchen to the new family room (old garage) and adding a new garage and second floor addition. The client also desired more use of the sitting room just off the kitchen, so we wrapped cabinetry to that space, making use of a previously underutilized area.