"FROM PLANS TO INSPECTIONS WE ARE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY"
RESIDENTIAL REMODELS
2ND STORY ADDITION
MASTER BEDROOM & BATHROOM
KITCHEN, GARAGE, BASEMENT
GRANNY UNIT
ONCE UPON A TIME....
Like most journeyman carpenters Doug worked his way through the trenchers as a laborer in 1988 ; then up the ladder to a journeyman carpenter in 1991. Doug says , " There are many attributes a journeyman carpenter must master. To me, if someone calls themself a journeyman level carpenter; that person must be able to frame a a staircase and cut a roof ".
Doug obtained his General Contractor license in 1993 ( CSLB# 680433) and started his own business.
"BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF QUALITY"
Since 1993, Doug Carey has helped hundreds of clients realize their dreams in just that way. Using quality workmanship; Well trained, efficient crews; On schedule. Without the hassle. And at a surprisingly competitive price.
The decision to remodel or add on to your home is a major commitment. A commitment of time, a commitment of money, and all too often, a commitment of hassle as well.
Doug is hands-on. He will come to the worksite once, twice, sometimes three times a day to provide oversight and direction and see to it that everything is going as planned start to finish. He welcomes your input and opinion, and will immediately address any concerns. All prospective customers are given over 50 contacts of past jobs and are urged to call and tour work done.
All of Doug's work comes from customer referrals!
" IT PAYS TO SELECT THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR THE FIRST TIME."
One who will see in your project that same unique vision you have in mind. One who will complete work on schedule, keep communication lines open and see to it that everything is finished to your satisfaction. A payment schedule is part of the signed contract; payments are collected at the successful completion of each scheduled task.
Give Doug a call and find out what hundreds of other satisfied clients have; That he has a way of treating your project like it's the only one. A way of making you comfortable that everything's taken care of from day one. And the knowledge that every dollar is working as hard as it can. That's important.
"AND SO THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER...
AFTER ALL YOU ONLY BUILD ONCE!!"
"FROM A DREAM TO A VISION FROM PLANS TO INSPECTIONS ....
DOUG AND HIS TEAM ARE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY"
" We are "repeat offenders" with Douglas Carey Construction Inc. They completed a large back half of the house remodel plus garage addition for us about 10 years ago and we've since had them complete a large porch repair and a full bathroom remodel. Very easy to work with and they do the job at a reasonable price and deliver on schedule. "
Lori L and John P
RoseGarden
" In January , we contracted Douglas Carey Construction Inc.
to work on our home remodel and room addition.
Doug's Construction team and his sub-contractors were always professional.
Doug took the time to answer my questions, provide guidance on what would work best when choosing cabinetry and flooring and kept his word regarding the project’s timeline. He made us feel as if we were his only project being done. Doug and his team are a pleasure to work with and we will call upon him again in the future!"
Christopher and Jennifer M.
Willow Glen
" We added 450 Sq. Ft. To our house in 2018. Douglas Carey Construction Inc. was personally recommended by a mutual friend that told us “he will do it right for us” - and they did a great job! Doug and his crew were
on site every day and some Saturdays until the job was done.
The addition took the 3-4 months estimated with only remodeling the existing master bathroom left that took a couple more months. We put in a
ton of shelves in our new amazing walk-in closets!
He also fixed all the little imperfections throughout the house."
Thank you!
-Sandra A.
Fremont
" Doug and his crew were courteous professionals who listened to our requests and concerns, kept us updated during the progress of the project, and made our home comfortable, functional and beautiful. We are very happy with their craftsmanship and have already referred them to friends and family."
Deanna M.
Campbell
Angie’s List review
Douglas Carey Construction Inc. (Doug) is a genuine, trustworthy, professional building contractor. He stayed in regular communication with us throughout our garage building project. He made great suggestions along the way and always let us know what our options were. He knows his stuff and stays on top of his subcontractors to ensure the job is done to specifications. The garage turned out great and was completed on schedule. We've worked with several other contractors over the years, and Doug is by far the best. If he makes a commitment, he sticks to it. Already plan to use him for additional home remodeling projects. His crew and his subcontractors were great to work with as well. Can't say enough good things about them.
"Douglas Carey Construction Inc. built a wonderful addition to our home in downtown Mountain View. He added a master bedroom and bathroom, enlarged our living room, and built a storage loft above our garage. A few years later, we hired Doug to remodel our kitchen. Doug answered questions thoroughly and his crew was always cooperative.
He always put our interests first, before his own. "
--MC & ES
Mountain View
HOUZZ REVIEW
Doug and his team did a great job with our home remodel!
The project really snowballed from the original scope, but Doug reigned us
in a few times.He always seemed to be looking after the bottom line to often warned of decisions that would create cost overruns. His rates were generally
the lowest with only a few exceptions. On a personal note, my wife got along great with Doug, I had a few issues, but largely of my own making. The project was large and complex, and I brought in a lot of unique ideas. Some I really had to push for, and others that just were not practical- at least that's what he said. Well, after everything is said and done, I think he was probably right. The main project was a new kitchen. In addition, we moved the laundry to the garage, the HVAC into the attic, and added a hallway to the garage. To make all that happen we had to tear down two walls in the kitchen, move an existing bedroom wall for the hallway, and relocate the closets in the bedroom. We added matching hardwood flooring to the new areas and refinished and stained all the flooring in the house. We also re-stuccoed the whole exterior and painted both the exterior and interior. The project did not go without some problems. We had multiple delays in getting the plans, one inspection went wrong, a couple of logistical delays, termite damage on some of the exterior, uneven flooring that needed to be leveled, a few problems with the electrical, and a leak in the roof that added the need for a new roof. A couple of the problems were due to Doug's sub-contractors which Doug took appropriate ownership of. The unexpected issues were also dealt with well. I don't know anyone who didn't have a problem with something in their home improvement project, I'm glad that I had to deal with Doug rather than some of the other contractors that I have heard about. One last thing... his crew were all nice and did a great job cleaning up. We lived in the house throughout the remodel- not easy an easy thing- and it was nice that his workers didn't leave a bigger mess than was necessary.
David Silva
Rose Garden
"I have to say "Thank you Douglas Carey Construction Inc. for taking my home extension project and doing such a good job at it. I really love our new kitchen and my parents love their new room. I appreciate your probe schedules and work ethic. You and your team of contractors were excellent from being clean on the job to finishing the job on time. I wouldn't have changed
anything in my new extension."
I recommend Doug if you want to improve your home right the first time!"
Sitha S.
San Jose
"Three years after completion, we continue to love our remodel. Douglas Carey Construction Inc. acted with professionalism and integrity throughout the project. He took extra steps to ensure that the addition matched and enhanced the character of our older Willow Glen home. We could not be more pleased with the overall experience and the quality of the work and are grateful to Doug and his crew for their care, skill and craftsmanship. "
Steve & Liz N.
Willow Glen
Article I
If you choose to live in your home during construction, we will try to disturb you as little as possible.
Article II
If you choose not to live in your home during construction, we will treat it with respect and care, and make every effort to keep it safe and secure.
Article III
I will not destroy your existing home in the process of remodeling or building you a new one.
Article IV
You will always feel comfortable with our crew. They will not swear, or smoke; they will not spit or relieve themselves in your bushes. They will not eat on your property if you do not wish them to.
Article V
Your job site will be cleaned up every day before you return home.
Article VI
You will see regular and noticeable progress. I will visit your site at least once a day, and our lead foreman will see to it that every night things are buttoned up and nailed down tight.
Article VII
I will attempt to build with quality and craftsmanship that is above what you expect. Every facet of your project will be performed
as though we were working on our own home.
Article VII
I will help you as much as I can with all city plan checks and approvals, building requirements and inspectors, many of whom I deal with regularly.
Article IX
I will advise the cost and scope for any change, upgrade, or modification you ask for, before you make your decision.
Article X
I will always consider your level of satisfaction to be our measure of success.
Delays or misunderstandings can sometimes arise during a project when the homeowner is not clear on what their own role is. In order to minimize unexpected costs and to help make your project go as smoothly as possible, we ask that you read and understand the following...
Please keep in mind, the bid we give you is based upon the plans you have provided. We cannot be responsible for additional charges or costs associated with planning department requirements, structural engineering, or other unforeseen costs such as hidden dry rot, termite damage, asbestos removal, etc.
We will always do our very best to keep things safe in the work area, but cannot be responsible for the sudden appearance of pets, children or other unexpected visitors during work hours. We are professionals and know what we're doing, but the work area is not a playground.
If you are living in your home during construction, please do not enter the work area unless the foreman deems it safe or asks you to inspect or make decisions on work in progress. At the end of each workday you may enter and inspect whatever you wish, provided you are careful.
Our sole responsibility is to complete the work out lined in the contract we have both signed. We are not obligated to perform any work not addressed in that document. Should we break or damage something we will repair or replace it with like kind. But we are not responsible to repair or replace items or fixtures we did not install, repair or affect in any way
During the course of construction there will be literally dozens of decisions you will have to make regarding materials, colors, quality and other concerns. Some items, including tile, doors, windows, etc., may have long lead times - six to eight weeks or more. If an item is not available when needed, work stops. So, whether we are purchasing the item, or you are, please make these decisions as soon as possible.
For both your own protection and to follow sound business practice, it is our policy to use the draws we collect from you to pay subcontractors, materials suppliers, as well as ongoing operating costs of our company. Paying these amounts as agreed will allow us to move smoothly through your project and complete things as planned.
