Cohesive Construction LLC

I cannot rate this business more highly. Their vast experience, work ethic, and commitment to producing a superior product is enough for you to want to hire this company, but it goes far beyond that. They were consummate professionals from the start, led by Nate Smallcombe, the General Contractor, (or, "GC"). It is a family company and has had the same crew working together for about 20 years, from what I learned. They know each other, they trust each other, and they "get" each other--making issuing directives and communicating visions so that everyone is on the same page that much easier. Every day workers were on time, if not early. They were polite and respectful. They were sure to put covers and seals on furniture and around doors to protect both property and people from ancillary debris. They made sure our breathing and living space was a paramount concern, as we were living in the house as the construction was going on. The GC knew what was up to code and what was not and made it clear, albeit gently, that he wasn't going to cut corners or violate code to save money---especially if it was a safety issue. In fact, at the very beginning of the project, he was clear by letting me know that "we are not the cheapest, we are not the most expensive, but we are somewhere in the middle--and we try to find the most quality product we can without breaking the bank". What I must say I liked most about this company, and the GC specifically, was his excellent communication skills and willingness to work with me. He was patient. He talked things through with me and actually listened intently to what I wanted and then, generously, gave other ideas of things I may not have considered. How refreshing it was to have someone so knowledgeable share some of that with me, rather than just executing my random, uninformed whimsy like a hired brute. He gave me ideas--even money saving ones--I had never considered. Whenever I changed my mind about something, which can happen as the job goes along, he was sure to document and execute a "change order" for me to sign, which I appreciated. This is something that protects us both down the road should something go wrong and we need something in writing showing the changes that were agreed upon. That's often where trouble can start and how things can go wrong and how either party can end up not wanting to work with the other. Today's climate is unfortunate--where customers must beware shady contractors who take the money and run, or worse I think, picky and hostile customers who take advantage of decent contractors by constantly changing the plans and then refusing to pay once the work is done for some perceived slight (which sounds like nothing short of stealing services to me), and then threatening to soil their good company name with a lawsuit or something. You can rest easy with Cohesive because they document things as you go and they are very simply decent, hard-working people. I can honestly say I would hire them again in an instant and would recommend them to anyone. They are talented and honest and I think really passionate about not just building what you want but also building a relationship with you where you'll want to hire them again down the road. If you're lucky, you'll get Nate Smallcombe's lovely wife Karen, to give you her design advice too. She could go pro! Best of luck in your project.

Cohesive Construction did a kitchen remodel for us that included cabinets, counter-tops and appliances. They did an excellent job of communicating from the beginning. The proposal and timelines were very clear and they were quick to answer all of our questions, Everyone involved in the project was knowledgeable and very skilled. The quality of work was superb! They were very flexible and respectful. All deadlines and budgets were met, even when we added a few extra items. Cohesive Construction exceeded our expectations!

Cohesive did a wonderful job on our bathroom remodel in the Summer of 2017. Each day, Nate and his team showed up and were clean, professional, and detail oriented. The Cohesive team was able to problem solve and took in initiative to get questions answered to move the project along. It was a pleasure to work with them and I would not hesitate to recommend them or use their team for future work. The budget was met and finished bathroom is beyond amazing!

Our remodeling project became a delightful experience if you can imagine that, and I am happy to recommend Cohesive Construction! Nate Smallcombe and his team are true professionals. By that I mean they really know their craft, they do it with precision, imagination, patience, and what appears to be ease. I had a good idea of what I wanted and did my best to explain it to the team, but sometimes my ideas and reality didn't mesh. However, they were always able to make it work even better than I had imagined. We had to live here during all the work and Nate and the guys made sure we were as comfortable as possible - even with only one sink! Nate has chosen a list of vendors who are first rate and working with all of them was also a good and interesting experience. We love our newly remodeled home; the only downside is not seeing Nate and his guys every day!

I recently hired Cohesive Construction to do a kitchen remodel. WOW, they absolutely nailed it! I had never worked with Nate Smallcombe or his crew of capable and talented employees and subcontractors, but they proved to be extremely easy to work with and a great choice. Every single one of them was respectful, considerate and very professional. Their attention to the smallest detail and their demonstrated desire to please was very much appreciated. They accommodated all of my changes and requests with a “can do” attitude and good humor. I found them to be honest and forthcoming about every part of the job, plus they were fun. I would hire Cohesive Construction again in a minute and plan to use them in the future on any of my other remodeling projects.

Nate is easy to work with. He and his crew can do anything, and they do it with precision. They are pleasant to have around and very considerate of their clients. They coordinated so well with our kitchen designer, Sallie Sloan, and their combined expertise gave us a wonderful new entry and kitchen. He'll be back soon to update the bathrooms.

We hired Cohesive Construction to finish our basement, which included an office/living room with new custom built-ins, a wine & whisky cellar, a laundry room and two storage areas. Cohesive Construction also helped us update a small powder room and a full bath on our main and second floors, and re-tiled our main floor fireplace with marble mosaic.Working with Nate, Karen and the entire Cohesive Construction team was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Everyone, including their subcontractors, was friendly, professional, responsive, and flexible. Their work is beautiful with extraordinary attention to detail, and with consistent communication and updates from Karen and Nate throughout the process, the project finished on budget and exceeded expectations.We would recommended the Cohesive Construction team to anyone considering remodeling or building their home.

My husband and I hired Cohesive Construction for a complete remodel of our kitchen and we couldn't be happier!! Nate worked with us a great deal at the design and conceptual level. He found a way to work in all the elements we wanted into our small home and made it feel even bigger. His experience and professionalism was evident in every interaction. We are more than pleased!

Overall Cohesive Construction did a great job working with us on a big basement project. Nate and his team were direct, honest, open and very respectful, from the first phone call to the last Nate drove comfort and provided deep industry experience to help my wife and I through this effort. Nate was able to over-communicate with us and made sure everything was on track from start to finish. He worked with his team and my family to keep the project ON TIME and ON BUDGET. He was also very respectful to our house and our growing family (Baby at home). I have recommended him to friends and i would use him again without question. A great professional: Great communication, very clear and honest. On-time and On-budget and a great finished product!

My husband and I hired Cohesive Construction to do a complete remodel of an apartment we purchased in a high-rise building. Nate Smallcombe, the owner of Cohesive Construction, is a good listener, and is willing to go the extra mile to assure the job is done according to his client's wishes and needs. Nate is a great problem solver and is unflappable in any situation. His work is of very high quality and his honesty and integrity is beyond reproach. Nate and his crew are a pleasure to work with. We are completely satisfied with the quality and livability of our new home.

I have worked with Cohesive Construction on a handful of projects in the last year. It is refreshing to meet a business owner like Nate Smallcombe who cares as much about quality as I do. I have been working as an Interior Designer in this industry since 1996 and I can tell you without any reservations that his strong and consistent work ethic is very rare. His team is very professional and they have a broad range of talents and skill sets. I feel so lucky to be able to work with them each and every day as I hire them often to assist me. I highly recommend this company to anyone who is considering a remodel. You will be pleasantly surprised with the experience.

Cohesive worked hand in hand with Motif Design for our master bedroom/bath remodel. The space is about 1000 square feet, but had been designed in the late 80s. The new design required moving and creating new walls, raising floors, adding sprinklers, new plumbing and electrical. Everyone with Cohesive is beyond professional and so respectful of the residents' privacy. The level of craftsmanship is outstanding and exceeded expectations. We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen with Cohesive now, and the same contractors are back which says something about the quality and dependability of the employees and their employer. Highly recommend Cohesive Construction LLC!!