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2005 - 2009 "It's a great experience when you work with Chris Harrington!" I've worked with Chris, off and on, since the Fall of 2005...two full projects and an addition coming up this summer, 2009. I met Chris through Moosehead Cedar Log Homes, who think very highly of him and refer many of their prospective customers to him. I've been going to Mousam Lake in Shapleigh, Maine since I was 13 and wanted to build a guest cabin on the back lot there , for 'overflow'--grown kids returning from their adventures, friends, guests of all sorts. Chris was unbelievable...the nicest contractor I've ever dealt with...calm...low key...just incredible. They built this cabin right through the winter, they didn't let weather get in the way. Rain or snow, Chris and his men were up on the roof and deck, shoveling so they could continue working. The crew is great...professional...and Chris was right there working with them...swinging a hammer and supervising. He does it all. And he sends emails with updates and pictures regularly, to let me know how things are progressing and what they look like. Some of the subcontractors worked directly for me and Chris 'babysat' them too, making sure they were doing good and timely work while I was off working in Massachusetts. The site was always clean and tidy. Chris offered great communication....lots of creative ideas for doing things specifically for my needs...and he didn't tack on extra charges for making the changes or adjusting along the way. He always gave me a very fair price and then went above and beyond to give great value. He would even negotiate with me to get the price where I needed it to be, yet he never cut any corners. The contracts were detailed and specific, so you knew just what you had agreed to...no hidden costs. The second cabin that he built for me was a Moosehead design (they actually named it after him because he helped with the evolution of the design!) that we adjusted and then built through L. C. Andrews in Rangeley, Maine. It looks like a real log cabin, but the studded interior wall structure allowed the subcontractors to do their work more easily inside the building. This cabin was also a great success...we added an apartment above the garage that was erected at the same time. Chris was flexible and great at problem-solving. And again he supervised some of my subcontractors and didn't charge for the extra work. He also follows through on his projects. When we had a problem with the roof icing one winter, he drove 5 hours to inspect it and got the insulation subcontractor out to make the necessary changes. He's impressive. And that's why I've hired him for a third project--this time we're going to take the 10' x 30' front porch of the Rangeley cabin and enclose it, install state-of-the-art air moving technology, and make it into a cigar room. I'm looking forward to another partnership with Chris Harrington....and my wife and I are looking forward to my having a cigar room!
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I set out to find a builder who was truly a craftsman. I needed someone who understood not only the art of log home building but also how to communicate with their client. I needed someone I could afford. Most importantly, given my geographic distance from the project and my lack of construction knowledge, I needed someone I could trust. When we met with Chris, I could see this was the option I had waited for. Chris began the project that summer. For the duration, he would email frequently to show us how things were looking, to explain problems and look for answers, or just to show us a great picture of a fox that was trying to steal their dinners. There wasn’t a decision that would need to be made that he wouldn’t fully explain. He would be sure I understood the problem, the options, the impact, and the cost. In terms of the work site, Chris and his crew were probably the neatest contractors I have ever seen. There was never construction waste lying around or tucked in unexpected areas. I would arrive for unscheduled visits and find the area was being treated with respect and care.
By the summer of 2005, we had a beautiful and
beautifully crafted home. Our costs were just where we expected
them to be. Chris created a building experience that I know
could not have been matched by any other builder. He cared about
the building but more importantly he genuinely cared about us. |
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May 10, 2006
Dear Chris, Perhaps the best compliment I can give you is you built the house as if it were your own. No hidden costs, no cut corners, simply hard work that met all our expectations. I would be more than happy to recommend your services to family, friends or strangers. Thanks again for making our building experience a positive one.
Regards,
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July 10, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: This is to inform you that we have known Chris Harrington for more than 8 years. We are pleased to say that in these years all business deals we have conducted with his Company, Harrington Construction & Development, have been highly satisfactory. They have constructed log homes and commercial buildings for our company in Greenville, Maine as well as in Vermont, and New Hampshire. Their willingness to travel out of State is a big advantage to our Company, and our customers. Most importantly, our Customers say it all. They have always been very happy with their completed projects and they recommend him with utmost confidence. Thank you. Randy and Lucy Comber |
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February 20, 2009 Dear Chris, I want you to know what a difference having you as the manager of my project here in Boothbay has made. As you know, I've worked with two other GCs on this project, over the past two years. Having found you, it's a little like the story of the Three Bears. The first two didn't fit at all; the third is JUST RIGHT. Your attention to detail, your integrity in communication, your 'can do' attitude and the commitment to reach resolution, no matter what the challenge, has been unbeatable. Your collaborative leadership with subcontractors makes their work more efficient and pleasant and makes a huge difference for me! Your technological know-how--use of email and cell phone and digital camera-- has allowed me to feel that I've been part of the process, even when I'm 5 hours away. And the fact that you send me pictures of progress, regularly, is amazing! Perhaps most of all, you inspire your crew to do quality work, in a timely fashion, keeping within the budget and resulting in an excellent outcome. You inspire trust in client and workman alike. I am SO grateful to you for bringing your knowledge and expertise to complete the building of my Inn and Retreat Center. Should you want to show any prospective client the property, please feel free to bring them around! Warmest of wishes, Melissa Thornton |
