Tabor Design Build, Inc.

Tabor Design Build did my kitchen years ago. When I decided to remodel my bathroom I called them again. When I’m ready for the next project I will again call them. They are a responsive and talented group of people.

I am a grateful repeat customer of Tabor Design Build (TDB). Approximately 10 years ago, I had an excellent remodeling experience with TDB for home improvements that added greatly to our quality of life and the value of our home. The second time was most recently when significant repairs were required due to an accident. I sought out TDB because I needed a company that I could trust to do quality work in a crisis. I was not disappointed. TDB responded immediately with a visit to my property and a plan, giving me peace of mind knowing that my needs would be cared for. TDB worked with my public adjuster and insurance company from the beginning. The TDB construction agreement was clear and straightforward, containing a breakdown of the work and no weasel wording. I had a dedicated project manager, who kept in close contact with me, keeping me abreast of the schedule and providing daily texts during construction advising me what work would be done that day. The project manager was patient and responsive to my requests. He even helped me move heavy furniture that I could not move myself, and went above and beyond, hauling away extra construction debris from the accident. The TDB tradespeople were friendly and professional and did high-quality work. For example, the painter noticed that the paint on the baseboards differed between rooms and he made a special effort to ensure that the paint used in each room was an exact match. I felt like everyone on the TDB team had my best interests at heart and now my home is in better shape than before the accident.

Tabor opened up our living space and made it something special. They had a plan and a schedule and they were able to stick to it even when unexpected challenges came up. They helped with a follow up project that needed their expert touch and they really came through for us.

My family has now used Tabor Design Build for two major projects, and have been thrilled with the process and the work both times. We originally found Tabor listed as the Most Trustworthy contractor in Washingtonian Magazine, so used them for a full renovation of our unfinished basement in 2015. They turned the space into a master den, bathroom, laundry and storage area, and everything was on schedule, on budget, no surprises, and great craftsmanship. We were so happy with the basement, that we then went back to Tabor this year (2023) for a full gut and reno of our kitchen. The design team is top notch. We looked at so many creative options, including layout, materials, and amenities. Then, the construction was on-schedule, again on-budget, and once again had no major surprises. The day-to-day Project Manager was highly communicative, and really knew his trade. We are thrilled with our new kitchen. There are a few things that separate Tabor from other firms in the DC area: 1) You deal with the owner, John Tabor, himself. He is very nice and great to work with. But that also means that if there is any sort of problem, you are just one phone call away from the owner and he’ll make things happen. Thankfully, our Project Managers were great in both projects, so we didn’t have to go up the chain, but we knew that there is a level of accountability there just in case; 2) Tabor’s brand is honesty, transparency and communication. There are truly no surprises, and your work and payment schedules are all crystal clear. And when little issues come up, they are immediately responsive and communicative; and 3) the design team and the craftsmanship is all top-notch. So, you can rest assured that you’re getting as good a job as anywhere, but also the peace of mind of working with a firm (and John Tabor himself) that prides itself on honesty and transparency. We will continue to recommend friends and colleagues to Tabor and look forward to working with Tabor for any future projects.

We contacted John at TDB when it was time to remodel our Kitchen. John's team and designer helped us realize our vision of the layout and color scheme. From design with many edits, we were able to visualize exactly how the kitchen area would look once finished. We ended up adding many more projects ( fireplace surround, all new flooring, new staircase and rails, powder room, laundry room, new interior doors.) TDB was very accommodating and the finishes all blended well. Once the project stared, TDB kept to the timeline and the additional projects did not cause many delays. I strongly recommend contacting TDB for any home improvement inside or out. John will make it happen!

Absolutly outstsanding work! timely, professional and the attention to detail was exceptional. Such a great team to work with. Thank you Matt for our new living space. 110% will use Tabor Design Build again.

We highly recommend the Tabor Design Build team. We have used them for 2 projects. In both cases, they were professional, helpful, responsive, efficient, friendly, and organized. They helped us design a plan that has transformed our home. We couldn’t be happier. John (Sensitive Information Hidden) is very open and honest and has put together a great team. GM Chris held weekly and adhoc meetings to keep the projects on track and handle any issues. The PM’s were on-site every day and did a great job managing the subcontractors. Great care was taken with the jobs, as if they were working in their own home. The site was cleaned up daily. Both jobs were finished within budget and on time. The first project, in 2021, was a major kitchen renovation (moving it from the front to the back of the house) and an addition (laundry/mudroom, full bath and screened porch). Designer Jane was very helpful. PM Matt and his team were terrific. We were so happy with the first project, we had TBD back in 2023 to update our basement and renovate 2 bathrooms. Once again, the staff and work were great. Designer Erin recommended wonderful finishes and understood our needs. PM Jack and his team were great to work with. We are so pleased with the work that TBD did for us. We would use them again and we highly recommend Tabor Design Build.

I recently used Tabor Design Build and couldn't be any happier! I so rarely write reviews but thought this situation merited taking the time to share my experience. From Hello until Goodbye, I was impressed by the knowledgeable team, the designs created, and finally by the attention to detail thru the construction!!! I recommend Tabor Design Build without hesitation.

Just finished having our master bedroom and bathroom transformed . The Tabor Design Build team did a great job from design work to completion. The team of subs were polite and efficient and the site was kept clean every day which made the house easier to live in during the project. The master bath turned out even better than we could have imagined and although we didn't have alot of room to work with, the cedar walk-in closet is perfect with more room than we expected. I've worked with other contractors and never had a project go so smoothly. We highly recommend this team of professionals.

We highly recommend Tabor Design-Build. John and team are fabulous. Tabor Design-Build helped us design & build a screened in porch that turned out beautifully. John & team were communicative, responsive & easy to work with. We are very happy with our new porch & John & team made the process very smooth.

My sisters and I inherited our family’s summer beach house on the Potomac River in Southern Maryland. We each have our own families now, but still use it often. We love to gather round the huge picnic table on the screened porch –picking crabs, watching osprey, and laughing over stories about growing up. But with a couple families in the house it felt way too cramped –everyone colliding into each other. What used to be plenty of space when we were kids, suddenly seemed like a sardine can. None of us were in the financial position to pay for an addition –but with each of us paying a portion, it seemed doable. We each threw a couple names of contractors into the hat, researched the companies, and met with a few of them. We went with Tabor because he hires all the contractors from start to finish –from initial designer to finishing landscaper, and takes responsibility for the entire project. Since none of us would be there to oversee the work during the week, we needed a one-stop-shop. We all met at Tabor's Rockville office and planned the addition on a large tv screen –we could see exactly what different configurations would look like, as well as exact costs for each layout. We agreed to add a great room with a fireplace on the lower floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom above it. Since the kitchen dated back to when we were kids –circa 1960’s, we also splurged on a basic kitchen remodel –updating old laminate counter-tops, antique appliances, and yellowed flooring, while keeping and restoring the beautiful solid wood cabinetry. We were each given a daily job calendar so we knew exactly what work would be completed on which days. Since it had been complicated to figure out how much each family would spend on the project –we desperately needed a builder who would stick to the agreed upon budget. It would have been disastrous for family relationships if we had to haggle over who would pay for unanticipated costs or budget overruns. Fortunately, as promised, Tabor stayed within our budget –not a penny over what he had projected! The addition is beyond beautiful!! We have spent an absolutely wonderful summer scouring the S. Maryland antique shops and flea markets for furnishings and knick-knacks to decorate our new family retreat. We no longer trip over each other when more than one family comes down for a long weekend. And because of the gorgeous oversized stone fireplace, we are all looking forward to coming down to our river refuge even in the winter (which we never used to do). The new addition totally matches the rustic charm and beach-house character of the existing structure. You can't tell where the old house left off –and the new house begins! Thanks to Tabor, we look forward to adding to our family beach-house scrap book, creating many more fond memories, and laughing at stories that our own kids will tell when they come down with families of their own in years to come.

We contacted TDB to help us do a couple small tasks, a small kitchen Reno and replace windows before we closed on a new house. We had a 3 - 4 week timeline and a strict $45K budget. John was very honest that the windows would take 8 weeks, but everything else would be done in that time frame. He gave us his word that our budget was reasonable. We liked the company and we’re excited to support a small business. Their social media reviews and first-hand customer references were spectacular. We agreed to have John come and “design” the job. There was a series of unfortunate incidents including Jane violently breaking her ankle and some of his employees having to quarantine after travel. John took longer than we wanted to place the window order and it was estimated 11 week delivery, 3 weeks into us originally contacting John. We received a quote that exceeded our budget. The windows and kitchen bill alone would be $48K; John made recommendations on what we could cut out to not exceed $48K. We had paid a $1200 design non-refundable deposit so we felt we couldn’t walk away from the job, even though Jean was unable to work, the timelines were not going to meet our expectations, and the budget was over what we had been assured was possible. We brought up a number of communication issues early-on with John. John put us in touch with Roddy who gave us his cell phone number and immediately was attentive to all of our concerns. With a little over half the job complete, Roddy resigned. John did not give us his cell phone number or a different way to reach someone directly. John tried his best to respond to the CoConstruct PM tool they used instead. The work quality overall was less than what we expected. John verbally explained or vaguely promised things that were mis-interpreted. John did his best to make good on his word where it was equitable. We continue to find things around the house that he had verbally agreed to do, but were either not done or done with less care then we would have appreciated. We understand that these times are tough and people are all struggling right now. With this said, we do not believe the reviews/recommendations we received were an accurate representation of the experience we had with TDB.