When it came time to find a contractor, we narrowed it down to four contenders. The two most professional bids left us with a difficult choice. One was from one of Ottawa's most established and respected construction companies, an award-winning builder whose work we had admired in person. The other was from a young firm whose owner was a passionate advocate for green construction. The prices were comparable. What to do? We invited Patrick Reardon, owner of the young green firm, Botan Construction, to our tiny apartment to go over the bid in person. His commitment and enthusiasm overwhelmed us. When he left, we knew he would be building our house. We never looked back.Patrick would make an excellent teacher. He explains everything to us very clearly, and answers all of our questions. He knows his stuff, and can communicate it to others. He's patient, knowledgeable, mathematical and dedicated to doing a good job. Plus, we like him. It's a great bonus.
Of course Patrick isn't building our house alone; he has a great crew. Some have come and gone, but Mike and Joe are still making it all happen. We owe them a lot.
Keep it up, boys!
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