Howard Robbins Construction Co. Comparative Summary

When Howard Robbins Construction Company is on the job, consideration for the client is a top priority. “We’re very conscious of the remodel process,” says owner Howard Robbins. “We have extensive experience in the remodeling field, so we know how to work in people’s homes. We work hard to control dust and other nuisances so we can make the remodeling experience as pleasant as possible for our customers.”

Mr. Robbins is careful to only hire subcontractors who are accustomed to working around clients. “For us, the crucial issue is that we’re in somebody’s home, and we need to make as little impact as possible on their life,” says Mr. Robbins. The workers are also very conscientious when it comes to pets. “We get along well with dogs and cats, and we make sure we keep them safe,” he says.

A service-oriented approach means taking time to prepare a remodel site before work even begins. Members of the crew start by moving furniture when necessary and putting up dust-control structures consisting of plastic walls with zippered doors. These allow access to the construction area without letting dust escape. The workers are always careful not to track mud or dirt throughout the house, and there’s a strict “no smoking” policy at every job site.

Home security is taken very seriously. Howard Robbins Construction Company uses special combination lock boxes that hold the keys to the doors they’ve been authorized to use. “We have a number of clients who’ve actually gone on extended vacations while we remodel,” says Mr. Robbins. “We come into the house, turn off the alarm and do our work. When we leave, we’ll set the alarm, lock the house and put the key back in the lock box. This system has worked for us without any problems for more than 36 years.”