With the events of the last year leaving many folks spending increased amounts of times under their own roof, interest in home improvement projects has spiked dramatically. To that end, the Census Bureau has estimated that 22 percent of homeowners will spend up to $15,000 this year on renovation and remodeling projects. Whether folks are looking to finish their basement to add another living area inside the home, create a dedicated office for remote work and schooling or perhaps transform their outdoor living space into something more functional, there's no shortage of contractors to help get the job done. But with these types of professional services in such high demand, how do you know where to start?

In this region, the name Andrew Viohl and A. W. Viohl Contracting should be at the top of your list. A Delaware native that still makes his home in Wilmington, Viohl has more than two decades of experience in the industry and knows firsthand the importance clients put on finding a contractor that they can not only trust to get the job done, but one that will also be straightforward and honest. It's part of the reason that when homeowners inquire about the firm's services, he makes a point of being front and center to answer any questions and ease their concerns.

"You're not going to get some fast-talking sales guy who has never swung a hammer," says Viohl. "You'll actually get me on the job doing the work."

Attention to detail and quality craftmanship are two major core values of A. W. Viohl Contracting and the company offers an array of home improvement services for both inside and outside the home, including kitchen and bath remodeling, basement finishing, deck building, roofing and much more. And when you hire Viohl and his team, you are getting a one-stop shop that can handle a project from conception to completion without having to sub jobs out to other contractors.

"You don't have to call four different people—we have the electrician, the plumber, the HVAC guy—we handle everything," he says.

When asked what further makes his company stand out in the crowded field of home improvement, Viohl is quick to credit the highly personalized level of service the firm provides and the ownership he and his staff take when on the job. "We are a smaller company, and so we are not running 12 jobs at a time. When we are on a job, we focus on your project and we are taking our time with you. And I'm there [every step of the way], you are not simply getting a project manager that is running in and out," he says.

With every job that he takes on, Viohl has the same goal: to bring the customer's vision to reality in a way that exceeds their expectations. That means rather than taking a cookie-cutter approach, each project is individually tailored to prioritize the client's wants and desires while also utilizing his professional expertise to help elevate the finished product.

Another important aspect of Viohl's business is perhaps the most rewarding and that is his ability to form lasting relationships with customers. To have such a stellar reputation in the community he calls home is not something he takes for granted. In fact, he sees it as a badge of honor when former clients call him to tackle another project and it is the ultimate compliment when they are so pleased with his work that they refer him to other clients.

"A lot of clients, halfway through the project, more or less become like friends or family. That's just how it works," he says.

With that level of credibility and a tremendous track record, it's no wonder why so many have turned to A. W. Viohl Contracting for all their home improvement needs.

A. W. Viohl Contracting
Claymont, Del.
(302) 375-6166
ViohlContracting.com

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 21, Issue 8 (April/May 2021). 

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