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Introduction: Uncle Brian started in the remodeling business almost 40 years ago, today we specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling & Window and Door Installations. We do help our Customers with some other Projects from time to time - if our skill set matches our customers project, but our specialty is Kitchens and Bathroom Remodels. I enjoy taking my Customers' ideas and making them come to Life and making the Experience as stress free as possible. Many of our customers actually Enjoy the Remodeling Experience!

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John. H.

Dec 28, 2017

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Details: Exterior door (e.g. front door, patio door) • 1 door • Basic door (swings open and shut) • Mixed material (e.g. wood with windows) • Paint or stain the door • Weatherization (e.g. block drafts) • Lock installation or replacement • Home

Uncle Brian's Home Improvements's reply

I spoke to John last evening- his rear door was broken in over the Holiday - while he was away. This is a harrowing experience and one we'd all like to avoid. The door installation trade is one that's fraught with short cuts these days. I know because I was a door installer for 20 years in NJ. When I am called on to replace/repair or install a new door in the Denver area - the door I am removing will most often be installed without security screws in the hinges and strikeplates. These longer/stronger screws are critical in keeping the bad guys out - they increase the force that is required to gain entry by a factor of almost 300%! Steel doors have flooded the market - not because of their strength but because of the low cost. In fact, a steel door is the weakest door your money can buy! The steel was much thicker when these doors were first introduced decades ago. Today a sharp pencil can be used to puncture the paper thin skins! Many folks are in a rush today to get a project done - I know we live a harried life - BUT - Security and Safety are 2 things that shouldn't be glossed over. Taking the time to do the job right is never a mistake - skipping key steps to get a project complete before it's done well - often leads to disappointment and future problems. After almost 40 years in the trades, I've seen it all - unfortunately, many folks end up dissatisfied - dealing with contractors they've chosen. My advice - consider asking for a quality installation over a rush job and take the time to properly select your next contractor. These steps could save you some future aggravation. Lastly, consider inspecting your Smoke detectors and Carbon monoxide detectors this week, better yet - today. If your detectors are even slightly yellowed - they're out of date. Replace them ever 10 years - for safety sake. If you have hard wired smoke detectors and want to change them yourself - text or call me - I'll talk you thru the steps. Have a Safe Holiday Season! Uncle Brian 720-641-7033

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Maia N.

Dec 20, 2017

It went great. Here's why: - They provide detailed cost estimates and let you know when they have availability, and then they let you decide whether and when you want to move forward. Zero pressure. It's not a negotiation because costs are what they are and they're transparent, so you feel you have all the info with no games or surprises. - They are great at keeping customers updated about when they'll be showing up at the house. In construction, there are constant changes and interruptions, but they let you know the minute something shifts so, again, you're not surprised. - Brian holds every member of his crew to a high standard and is constantly teaching and modeling best practices. It's pleasant to be around the team. - Brian keeps up on the latest materials and techniques and, although his taste is traditional and ours is more modern, he is very open to design ideas and brings a truly collaborative problem-solving attitude to the project. In my experience, when some little hitch presented itself, the "Plan B" turned out even better than the "Plan A." - Brian takes craftsmanship seriously. There's a right way to do everything, and it drives him nuts to see anything done not-quite-right. He built our new bathroom to last 50 years. - The whole team exudes integrity. They're honest, accountable, and consistent. - They care. They want their customers to be satisfied with the end product but they also work to minimize inconvenience during renovations, which are inherently stressful. - They protect your stuff and clean up after themselves. - Are they the cheapest bid you'll get? Probably not. But value for the money is very high. Doing things the right way isn't cheap because it shouldn't be! Bottom line: We've worked with them twice, have referred friends to them, and look forward to working with them again someday. Description of work: We've worked with UBHI twice - in 2013, on a wholesale replacement of our 1985 kitchen, and this winter, to replace half of our (huge) master bath as a result of a longstanding plumbing issue. This review is for the MBR project, although everything said here also applies to our experience back in 2013.

Jason B.

Dec 20, 2017

We contracted Brian and his team to perform a master bath remodel. The bathroom had not been updated since the house was originally built (mid 1990s) and all the fixtures were outdated in addition to having a carpet floor. Although we had to wait 6 months for Brian to be available to perform the work - it was well worth the wait! Brian treated our home like his own - all of his team were very respectful and considerate. They would clean up the house every day after their work and would always ask before turning off the water or doing something that would impact us. He was extremely patient and always willing to go the extra mile - this was our first interior remodeling job, and we were unfamiliar with the sheer number of decisions (big or small) that go with such a job. He was willing to run out to get mosaic tiles a few nights when the weather was poor just so that we could find something we really wanted. He would offer suggestions, but always deferred to us as the customer once we made a decision (sadly, not something all contractors will do!) He would also tell us if there was a piece of work he was uncomfortable performing (such as replacing the shower floor with mosaic tile), and didn't hesitate to tell us when he would recommend using someone else for such a job. And he would notice things (such as a small hole in our wall in another location and the house) and would offer to take care of it for us if we would like to have him do so - this occurred on more than one occasion, and was so thoughtful! Our home is very important to us, and we're very glad that we chose Brian for this work. We were so pleased that we're having him perform a second bathroom remodel this summer. If it is important to you to have someone treat a job as if they were the client, I would highly recommend Brian. Description of work: Master bath update

Uncle Brian's Home Improvements's reply

Thanks for the Review! This family lives in Golden and is scheduled for a 2nd Bathroom remodel by UBHI. The Master Bathroom was unusual in that it had an existing fireplace! We removed the tile surround and installed Quartz Stack Stone to the ceiling. What a difference this detail made! Jason and his wife wanted a tiled shower floor - I consider this a specialty, so I enlisted the services of a Tile man I know who specializes in tile shower floors. I installed a heated Porcelain Tile floor in this Master Bathroom because it was over the garage and cold in the winter. Jason really liked this feature and commented that it was worth every penny. The service panel was a long way from the master bathroom - we got lucky this time - the jacuzzi tub's (which we abandoned) power line was repurposed to power the heated floor - saving time and considerable $$. I noticed the smoke detectors were original - so we installed new ones for safety sake. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years - check yours today to see if they're out of date. A yellowed smoke detector is 20 years old or more - change it, Please! Uncle Brian

Chad L.

Dec 20, 2017

Uncle Brian and his crew were very responsive and professional. They offered a lot of suggestions on how to reduce costs and improve the long term reliability of the bathrooms. They had great ideas on locations to purchase materials, and did a great job installing. During construction, they found several issues caused by the previous homeowners and the original construction which were all repaired. They were flexible in terms of timing and did their best to have a low impact on our house, cleaning up every night and working with our schedule. We had a few issues, which they came back after the project to resolve at no extra charge. They were always easy to get a hold of and always showed up when they said. We're very happy with their work and would recommend them to anyone. While not the cheapest option, the quality and thoroughness of the work is worth the extra. We completely remodeled two full bathrooms. This included flooring, cabinets, lighting, tub and shower, toilet, and fixtures.

Uncle Brian's Home Improvements's reply

Thanks for your Review! We remodeled 2 Bathrooms for this Westminster family. Their home is about 40 years old so there were issues that came up that we needed to deal with. I pointed these out to Chad and offered some possible solutions. After he thought on it awhile, we came up with a low cost "fix" for all but 1 of the items. We left a few weeks later - leaving behind 2 Newly renovated Clean / Healthy Bathrooms without the Mold/Mildew we found weeks earlier. Chad is planning a Kitchen remodel in 2018 - he's planning on calling UBHI when he's ready to get started. We'll treat him right - it's what we do. Many of our customers have contacted us years after their remodel - letting us know they sold their home. They reference the remodel UBHI performed - as the primary reason for the sale. We appreciate this feedback / have heard it many times and work hard to Improve Folks homes and lives. It doesn't hurt when we improve their bottom lines also. Uncle Brian

Dan M.

Dec 21, 2017

We first used Uncle Brian's for a small project, and were very happy with the attention to detail, professionalism, and honesty, so we hired them to do a bathroom remodel. Brian helped with material selection and also with suggestions of ways to do things differently than what we were thinking - he definitely had a better 'vision' of our bathroom than we did. There were many time were he had a suggestion that we were extremely happy that we went with what he suggested, rather than what we had originally thought would be a good idea. Brian and his guys (his nephew Josiah was the plumber and Jeremiah was his apprentice) are extremely polite, respectful, and friendly. I felt completely comfortable leaving them in my house with my wife and daughter all day when I was at work. They worked hard and didn't cut any corners. We came across unforseen plumbing issues, and they were upfront about the cost of the fixes and why things needed to be done. We were extremely happy with the end result. We thought the price was high when Brian quoted it, but after seeing how much time they put into it and everything they had to do, we thought the price was reasonable.

Uncle Brian's Home Improvements's reply

Thanks for your Review and for your continued trust in the UBHI family of Services! We appreciate our customers putting their confidence in us, and we don't take that for Granted. Many clients become repeat customers and get to know the entire UBHI family. We are all dedicated to providing friendly, quality remodeling services at a price we'd be willing to pay ourselves. We never take advantage of a clients predicament, so if we find a problem at a customers home (during our remodel) we seek to find a solution that doesn't cost an arm and a leg! I have many stories that I share with customers about the crazy issues we've dealt with over the decades. These stories are all true - and they all end with a happy customer - relieved that we resolved a big problem for them - without emptying their wallet. An Honest days Work for a Fair days pay - Fair enough. Uncle Brian

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Uncle Brian's takes the time to do the job properly, so to be honest - you can usually get the job done at a cheaper price. BUT, getting it done at a lower cost and getting it done to the same high standard - probably not. I've met thousands of nice folks over the decades and have heard hundreds of stories of how folks were mistreated by contractors or how a particular project was not run well or how it turned out - not as expected. This story line does not have to be your story - do your research before hiring a company to work on your Biggest investment (your Home) and then Enjoy the experience. Quality craftmanship takes time / an Awesome Design takes thought and planning / getting the Right materials to the jobsite and Installed properly and without damage is an art. Keeping the **costs under control and on budget is important - but skimping during the renovation process always shows up in the end and leaves folks with a less than satisfied feeling. ** We keep our Costs "under control" by minimizing the use of Subs, when we use a specialty company (plumber) we let them know we want the job done right with no messing around, and then we clean up after the subs to get them off our clock and yours, more quickly. We also shop the market place constantly - looking for the Best possible price for our Clients. Our 15% market up is usually canceled out because of our ability to buy at Lower prices than our Customers. Final thought - year after year, project after project - we hear of our customers' who are appreciative of the work performed and surprised at the attention to detail Uncle Brian's Home Improvements brings to the table. I've received emails and calls of past customers letting us know that a project we did was the main selling point of their recently sold home. This makes us happy knowing we not only built their Kitchen or Bathroom - But we also improved their Lives and Bottom line. Uncle Brian and Family
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Uncle Brian (that's me) meets with each Client to chat about their project. We come up with a Plan of Action / a tentative time frame and Overall Budget. We talk about the Design / Material selection and the Sequence of Events on larger projects. I usually discuss our responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of our client. I will let my new customer know if their Design is one I can manage well. If I have suggestions - I will give my input early on. My suggestions are always intended to give my client another perspective - many are adopted, some not. Once I've offered my 2 cents, I let the client lead the way. I let my customer know when they can expect their project to start and conclude and about any particulars that are important for them to know. We do our best to keep clients informed about any surprises during the process and keep them updated on the progress of their project. When a client is traveling - we text or email pictures to keep the customer informed of progress and any issues we're currently dealing with. Rodent infestation and Mold caused by leaks is 2 common scenarios, when these are encountered - we deal with the issue quickly and effectively without any large expenditures or wasted time. Basically, we don't take advantage of our clients and treat them the way we would want to be treated - Fairly and with Respect. Uncle Brian and Company
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been Remodeling for 40 years - some of my Friends call me "the Interrogator". They do this because I ask alot of questions - I do this because I talk to lots of people who have problems that need solving. It is important to me to get the correct answers for my clients as relates to their home and remodeling concerns. Formally, I've taken a few classes over the decades to educate myself in asbestos and lead paint abatement. Informally, I've run thousands of remodeling projects and am rated an A+ with the BBB. I appreciate our customers trust and realize they have many other choices - so I seek to make each one know they made the Right Choice. UB

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