Abrew Repair and Construction offers a wide range of building and repair services to residential and commercial clients throughout the Greater Bay Area. The company’s residential projects include whole house renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, structural work, dry rot removal, and landscaping. Commercial projects range from demolition and ground-up construction to full-phase remodels, renovations and maintenance.
Owner Kevin Abrew is a second-generation owner of Abrew Repair and Construction—his father, Ron, established the company in 1965 and added him as a partner in 1986. Mr. Abrew says he remains committed to the business principles and ethics instilled in him by his father. “We have a long-standing tradition of offering personalized attention to every client and every project. We keep open lines of communication to create the most positive construction experiences possible.”
Abrew Repair and Construction is committed to personalized service, attention to detail, and open communication with customers via regular meetings and updates. This ensures work flows smoothly and is always in accordance with clients’ wishes. Projects are delivered on time and within budget. Abrew Repair and Construction is proactive and stays current on building trends and techniques through interaction with other professionals and industry associations. The result is “an end product of unquestionable quality that always exceeds our customers’ expectations,” says Mr. Abrew.
“We're a family-owned business with old-fashioned work ethics, and we want to make each customer feel like they're part of our family. We accept responsibility for the quality of our materials and workmanship and strive to make the construction process a positive experience for everyone involved.”
Preparation is crucial for a successful remodeling project.
Even if it’s handled by a high-quality contractor, a residential remodeling project can disrupt the normalcy of your everyday home life, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead as much as possible. Consider the following steps before construction begins:
Create a command center
Designate an area in your home where you can leave messages for your contractors. A good place is the entryway, which everyone uses. Set up a message board and attach a set of remodeling drawings and plans, project details, a schedule, contact numbers and any special requests.
Clear the clutter
Before the remodeling starts, you should have the majority of your possessions packed and out of the way. The more you can pack away before construction begins, the less you’ll have to clean up afterward. Move all your furniture and accessories to another area of your home. Some contractors will need to access the basement for plumbing, electrical or heating purposes, so make sure it’s cleared of clutter as well.
Create traffic areas
Your contractors will be walking in and out of your home with tools and materials, so be sure to create an easily accessible path for them to use. Protect any flooring that might be used by your contractors.
Keep children and pets safe
Create an area to keep your pets in while there are contractors in your home, and make sure your children are kept safe and out of the construction zone.
Driveways and garages
Create a space in your garage to store all extra items. Keeping a dumpster in your yard is also beneficial. You can expect many large trucks coming to deliver your materials, so plan to have a space cleared for them.
Recycle
There may be items you want to recycle from your remodel, such as cabinets. Mark these items and create a place to store them. Call your local recycling center and find out what materials can be recycled.
Control the dust
Before your remodeling project begins, cover all your furnishings with protective plastic to keep dust from flowing through your home. Keep all doors closed and run the furnace only as needed. Vacuum daily to help control the dust. Set out a broom and garbage cans for contractors to use for easy clean-up.
Ron Abrew founded Bay Area contracting firm Abrew Repair and Construction in 1965. Among its services are dry rot removal and repair, full house renovations (floor to ceiling), kitchen and bath remodeling, landscaping, room additions, structural work, and waterproofing. From your project's beginning to its end–from planning and design through construction and interior finishes–Abrew Repair and Construction is completely customer-oriented, says owner Kevin Abrew.
Abrew Repair and Construction is also the preferred construction firm for a prestigious list of commercial clients, offering design services, build-outs and remodeling, as well as general maintenance and repair.
Quality workmanship is always priority number one, says Mr. Abrew, who took over management from his father in 2004. No less important, however, is the company's longstanding tradition of personalized attention to every client and every project. Since 1965, the company has held weekly meetings with each of its clients; this serves to manage workflow, minimize frustrations and–most important–keep lines of communication open. The objective, says Mr. Abrew, is to create the most positive experience possible for clients.
Abrew Repair and Construction is extremely conscientious about protecting your property from dust, debris and any other potential liabilities. They cover all floors thoroughly and, to the greatest extent possible, keep dust levels down.Abrew Repair and Construction is fully licensed and insured. By maintaining active relationships with municipal and state agencies, the company is able to move its clients' projects forward with the fewest possible stoppages or disruptions.
