May 23, 2009 To: Prospective Clients of Rusty Chinnis Contractor, Inc. This is a recommendation letter for the information of anyone considering hiring Rusty Chinnis Contractor, Inc. We have engaged Rusty for two major construction/renovation projects over the past four years, including one that was very recently completed. We have been 100% pleased with the work that Rusty, his staff, and his subcontractors have performed. These are some of the things that stand out the most in our experience with Rusty: 1. Quality – If It Is Not Perfect, Rusty Does Not Finish the Job Until It is. My wife and I are happy to answer any questions a prospective client might have. Respectfully, David A. Milberg
February 6, 2009 Dear Rusty, It was a pleasure working with everyone at your contracting firm. This was the second condominium you've remodeled for us and we have been very pleased with all aspects of each project. You and you're team stayed with us until every last detail of the project met our expectations. Sincerely, John and Susan Franklin
January 30, 2009 Dear Rusty, It's hard to believe, but it's been six years since we moved into our new home that you built. I just want you to know how much we enjoy the house and what a good job you did managing the build. The fact that you were totally honest with us is still overwhelming as that's all we ever asked (and never received) from any of our previous builders. Wow what a treat. We hope all is well with you and your business. Sincerely, Jim & Debra McKenna
September 30, 2008 Dear Rusty, Enclosed please find our final payment. The new vanity, granite top, mirror and lighting look wonderful. We’d also like to compliment you on all the workers who came to prepare and complete the job. Each one was so efficient, neat, came at the appointed time arranged for and left everything in perfect condition. It was a pleasure to have them do the job for us. Sincerely, John and Dorothy Cole
Dear Rusty, Maryann and I want to thank Jay, Susan, Pat and your team of great subcontractors for a terrific job on a complete remodel of our condominiums at Beachcomber on Longboat Key. We have done several other projects on Longboat Key, in Illinois and Wisconsin. None have gone as professionally as our project with your firm. It is difficult, to say the least, to do two major renovation projects from 1,300 miles away. Rusty, even though you like to fish you run a very tight ship. Working with your staff was a welcome experience and the finished product is one we can all be proud to say we did it the right way. We would not hesitate to recommend Rusty Chinnis Contractor Inc. or work with you on another project if you take me fishing! Thanks Again Ron & Maryann Tilton First National Bank Ashton/ Oregon/ Rochelle
Dear
Rusty, Beginning
any construction project is a time of a good deal of uncertainty
and angst. In the past year, my wife and I started one that
had all the makings of a difficult project. We bought
a small house on Longboat and were looking to renovate and redesign
the building. While we had undertaken three remodeling projects
in the last twenty years, this was the first one that had to be
done long distance as we live in the New York area. The
easy part was the architect – who was a friend, a really
talented guy who was born and raised in Sarasota. The tough
part was finding a contractor we could work with and felt could
anticipate the inevitable countless details that could change
as we went along. Interestingly enough Rusty was recommended
not only by Terry, but by other friends in the area. As
things worked out we went with Rusty’s proposal and it is
safe to say that the results have exceeded my expectations.
A few important points made working with Rusty and his crew so
productive and rewarding. The first is the intelligence
and integrity of everyone involved with his operation. Estimates
are accurate and he is a wizard at anticipating additional options
or small touches that really make a renovation. Second,
when it comes to Longboat and the surrounding area, Rusty rules.
He knows everyone and has been around for a long time. That’s
not a shot at his age! Lastly and perhaps most importantly,
Rusty doesn’t walk away at the projects end. The punch
list was handled professionally and he was immediately on the
spot when two unrelated problems arose (water and A/C problems
not in the scope of our renovation). This last point I think
is what distinguishes a great contractor from a merely good one. All of this adds up to an absolutely unqualified recommendation
for an outstanding guy and an outstanding team. It’s
been a real pleasure. Feel free to drive by and see the
results. Dave Cuthell
Dear
Rusty,
When we first decided on this extensive remodeling project
of our home on Longboat Key, we were very fearful of a complicated
long distance construction project. You came highly recommended
to us, and we are so grateful we made you our choice. Your
honesty and professionalism in finding the solution to the most
difficult details as well as your efficiency in completing the
smallest request was amazing. Your ideas improved on what we wanted
tremendously. Your subcontractors and decorators were superb.
We have remodeled a house and built a professional park in the
past, but none with such ease.
We will gladly recommend you to any future clients! Sincerely, Edward
H. Tiley III
Dear
Rusty, When
Jerry and I decided to renovate our winter home here on Longboat
Key, we were both excited and a bit apprehensive. Beginning such
a large project when we were living thousands of miles away required
some courage as well as a sense of adventure!
After talking to other condo residents here at the Castillian and
listening to what they had to say about their remodeling experiences,
including their difficulties in acquiring the necessary permits
plus coordinating the many detail people, we knew we needed a concerned
and highly skilled professional on this end. With recommendations
from many condo owners and friends who knew your work, we put our
project in your hands and are we ever glad we did! We
have loved our experience with your and all of the professionals
with whom you work. After acquiring all the needed permits and handling
all the details, you and your staff proceeded to answer our questions,
quiet our fears, and generally exceed all of our expectations.
The people you sent to work with us were absolutely terrific! Their
efforts have made our new living space a beautiful reality. Thank
You, Ellen
& Jerry Crozier
This letter is written in appreciation of a great job done
by you in refurbishing our condo on Longboat Key. The coordination
of implementation was somewhat complex involving us in Germany and
our interior designer in Key West. When
we returned we found the job completed in excellent craftsmanship.
This was indeed impressive; however, we were even more impressed
by what followed thereafter. It was easy to agree on a small punch
list of items needing correction. You even added to this list items
that we had not seen. You had barely left our place when the first
craftsman showed up to make the agreed upon corrections.
It was a pleasure working with you. We really felt very good about
it all the way and very particularly at the end. Sincerely, Mr.
& Mrs. Bobzien
Just
a note to tell you how much we appreciate all of the work, done
under your supervision, at our home. Your coordination with the
architect, dealing with the "city fathers" to get all
of their blessings; and the various and a sundry changes made to
our original contract; all mixed together giving us a truly delightful
finished project. Having
been in the Real Estate/Construction business in Minnesota you were
dealing with some tough task masters. We have high expectations
in workmanship and you were able to deliver and satisfy us. We thank you for all of the attention you gave our project. We are
enjoying our "finished product". Thank you for everything. Sincerely, Dick
& Eileen Hassel
Bob
& DJ Phillips
Dear
Rusty, Bob
& I sincerely wish to thank you for the wonderful job you did
in our home. We also want to thank you for your special concern
about being so neat and clean during this renovation! Recently,
some visiting guests commented on how beautiful the addition looks
and how it looks like it has always been here…. This is the
ultimate compliment! Thanks for everything! Fondest
regards, Bob
& DJ
Dear Rusty We want to tell you how lucky and pleased we are to have chosen
you to do our remodeling. From the very first rough draft
to the beautiful finished project we could not ask for a smoother
relationship or a finer quality of workmanship. You
delivered everything we wanted and asked for and more. Ginny
and I dreamed of how it would look, but it superceded our greatest
expectations. The finishing touches have been praised by all
who have seen it. We
have told many about your fine work and are happy and proud to recommend
you. It was such a pleasure to work with a professional contractor
and his fine associates. We are grateful for your friendship. Our
kindest personal regards, Jim and Ginny Wheeler E
s s e n t i a l I n d u s t r i e s, I n c.
I have never gone through any kind of major remodel project.
And it was a very scary undertaking for me. I had heard all
kinds of stories about bad experiences people have had with their
contractors. Now that it is over not only am I going to miss
the “subs” the job turned out beautiful, I now have
the dream home I have always wanted. I lived here while the project was ongoing and not only was the
job done in a timely manner, the contractors where very considerate
of the fact that I was here. Everyone made every effort to
keep me as comfortable as possible. Whenever I needed something
you and Pat were right there to see that it was done and done very
well. I loved seeing the project take shape from the tear
down to the rebuild. I know very little about construction but from what I could see,
the very best went into my little condo on the Key. It may
have been a small project for you but it was a very big one for
me and you made no distinction on the fact in the quality of service
you provided. Francine Gietl |
