Construction Company reviews in Port Orchard, Washington

An outstanding company to work with! Aaron and his team consistently communicated, followed up and delivered for us! They transformed our home into something we’d daydreamed about for years. I was truly impressed with R&J’s integrity and attention to detail. Aaron takes great pride in a job well done and took the time to make sure everything met or exceeded our expectations, even when we asked for changes mid-project. Thank you Aaron, Janna and the whole R&J team!

We had a great experience with R&J. Professional and skilled. Aaron even created a tiling visual we could see and approve ahead of time. Highly recommend!

Great work great price

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I don’t usually leave reviews on anything, but Aaron and his team at R&J Construction have absolutely earned it! After getting burned one way or another every time we hired a contractor before, we were super wary this time around, but Aaron very much earned our trust over time such that we recommend his company to all of our friends.

A few highlights from our very major remodel and addition:
(1) ORGANIZATION - He took our very rough outline of what we were looking for and was able to succinctly organize our wild thoughts into a line item budget along with a high degree of confidence in cost and timing for us. Of course, as we changed our minds multiple times and considered numerous upgrade ideas, he made it very clear the impact it would have on budget and timing. He and Sarah (his assistant) were always super responsive and kept track of our multiple trains of thought, whether we communicated them via email, phone, or text.
(2) OWNING SUBS - Aaron’s subs were all high quality, but more importantly, he has great relationships with all of them such that he was able to keep them in line when things didn’t go according to plan. This was a miracle in light of staffing and product shortages everywhere. He owned their work as if it was his own, and held them to higher standards than we would even think to.
(3) EXCELLENT TEAM - Aaron can’t be everywhere at once, but his team that we got to work with (mostly Mike and Shawn) were awesome. They were super respectful, did great work very efficiently, and also worked hard to keep the subs in line. I even overheard one of them tell a sub, “Sorry, my boss has very high expectations. You need to rip that out and do it again.” My young kids still ask when we can have them out again to build stuff that they would find more interesting!
(4) INCREDIBLE FINISHED PRODUCT - When we started talking to Aaron, I tried to tell him that we didn’t want an “upgrade,” but rather just an “update” to our 20+ year old finishings. Over time I learned that I apparently lied because what we ended up with is something I never imagined we would be able to afford. Our neighbors and friends are amazed when they walk in and see the difference.
(5) FAIR AND TRUSTWORTHY - Branding is clearly important to Aaron as he went to great lengths to make sure we were happy with the cost and the product. When things didn’t go according to plan, which they always will in a project of our scope, he was always 100% transparent and suggested workarounds to minimize the impact. Over time, we trusted him and his team more and more, and I can’t emphasize enough how important that is. There are a myriad of ways a contractor or sub can cut corners and overcharge without anyone being any the wiser, so having someone like Aaron as our advocate made all the difference and put our minds at ease. I feel like we got what we paid for and more, done right by true experts.

100% would recommend him to friends and family, and we are already planning to have his team out again for our next project!

Zero stars??? We decided to contact Aaron Bates because he advertised for a youth soccer club. Aaron was responsive and easy to work with in the beginning. He was one of the few contractors who would call back to discuss our new construction home. Once we paid him to begin, he went way over budget on our first line item of framing. Almost 20% over budget. And he lied about the cost per SQ foot. It went from $150/SQ foot promise -to- $215/SQ foot reality.
Our bank only allowed 8% over for the whole project. He also made changes to the house plans without our consent. His promise did not come to reality. We decided to terminate and pay him in full (for what was completed) plus overages for terminating. He shook hands with my husband and accepted the full payment. I wish we had asked for a lien release, but we thought he was an upstanding guy. We thought we parted ways with common understanding, but one month later, we were hit with a lawsuit. He wanted his full commission $94k, as if he finished the house. We failed the framing inspection that he "completed" and it cost us $13k to finish his only task. After framing, he was fired, yet he still wanted $94k for his botched work. We had to hire a lawyer and Aaron's fellow Mormon attorney friend, made it clear that they have nothing to lose, except to keep pursuing us, since they no longer had work lined up. We eventually settled, but the process cost us another$20k. We are just a ship-yard worker and healthcare worker. We aren't rich, but he devastated us financially. We live in the same community and share many contacts. We now know that Aaron has a bad reputation for doing this kind of stuff. Many sub contractors were nervous to work with us, because they thought we were still affiliated with him. He owes dozens of people!!! We finished the house and are thankful to have fired him. I would never recommend R&J to anyone. I rescind all recommendations I had made earlier in the process as he proved to be a complete scam artist. He is not a man of his word and many sub contractors will refuse your project, because of his reputation. Stay away!!!

2nd time using R&J Construction Services. They have always gone above and beyond to take care of the customer. Superb quality of work, insightful design ideas and top notch employees. Aaron has assembled a dedicated team of employees that specialize in Remodeling/Upgrading residences and they never fail to deliver above expectations. He utilizes amazing subcontractors that excel in painting, cabinetry, wall texturing, countertops, and plumbing and I've been beyond pleased with the quality, craftsmanship, and timeliness of the work performed.

My family and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the work Aaron and his company did on my home remodel! From start to finish, his team was professional, respectful, and incredibly skilled. With my children being in the home during the remodel, I was able to trust the work team. They kept us in the know with the schedule, and they kept the work area clean, especially with us living in a remodel zone. They communicated the remodel steps along the way. The quality of craftsmanship exceeded my expectations, and the final results are stunning. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality remodeling team. Thanks again!

R & J Construction is honest and trust worthy. We have hired them for projects from remodeling to building a house. We have been absolutely pleased with their ability to do a great job on the project, fairness in price, communication and follow through. We will hire them again! I give them my highest recommendation. You can trust that they will do a good job for you.