Maltom, Inc.

SIMPLY THE BEST CONTRACTOR OUT THERE. We had worked with Maltom for a slightly major renovation in our house, which involved building a new loft, relocating the stairs, and adding a new foundation to support the new structure. I couldn’t be happier with the work Maltom did for us. Evaluation: during our evaluation, Tom came home to walk through the project in detail with us, and midway he stopped being a contractor but a partner to us in guiding us on what's needed for the project. We truly appreciated many of his recommendations based on his wide experience. Price: cost wise, we found their quote quite reasonable, but most importantly, they stand by their quality of work. The estimate is precise, and change orders are ONLY if we requested something new that wasn’t discussed earlier. We were happy we landed on budget precisely to what the original quote was and agreed upon changes and NOT a dollar more. Quality: we had worked with multiple contractors in the past, and sadly (and maybe us) it has always been difficult to work with general contractors, as quality is usually a toss of coins as part of the work is subcontracted out and doesn’t always end up fine. But with Maltom, Tom personally is engaged at all stages of projects and ensures any work by a subcontractor is as good as he would have done it himself. Side note: They also take pride in keeping the workplace super clean and neat, and if you drop by mid-project to check in, you won't see any debris/ tools lying out of place. Time: as they say, when you work with a contractor, take the estimated completion time the contractor gives you and double it to usually get the real-time it takes to complete, but with Tom, he already gave us a pretty fast, aggressive completion plan, and despite some minor hiccups with local permits, to our surprise, he actually finished ahead of plan. Lastly, they say when you work with a contractor. Usually, you are lucky if you get at least 2 of 3 things you need on a project if they finish i) on Budget, ii) on time iii) on quality. With Maltom, I am glad to say you get 3 Maltom is the best out there, and you would be glad you worked with them.

We worked with Maltom on a 3,200 sf home renovation between the summer of 2022 through the winter of 2022/2023. We gutted the house, removed interior walls, added new roof support beams, totally opened up our floor plan, moved stairs, added custom slat walls and custom designed railings inside, remodeled all our bathrooms, expanded into the oversized garage to make the interior space larger, replaced windows, siding, added all new flooring and finishes throughout the house. I'm VERY picky and obsessive, and designed the remodel myself over the course of a year and worked with an architect develop the plans. The outcome is exactly as my 3-D model, and my husband and I are thrilled with the result. Tom and Margo delivered our project on-time, on budget, to expectation, and they were really enjoyable to work with too! We were nervous going in because it was a big investment for us, but Maltom was professional, transparent, great with communication, and they are collaborative. Our renovation was a great experience and we would highly recommend Tom and Margo!!

Maltom has done several projects for us on our own home and a rental. We could not have been happier with the work. Tom in particular is very professional and a great problem solver. We would recommend them without any reservations.

Tom and Margo are amazing to work with! They finished on time and under budget. That alone is worth the five star rating. But there is more. They were so helpful taking our plan and working it into our budget. They were forward thinking on issues like shipping and logistics issues. They stuck to their timeline and made sure we had everything we needed. We love our new place and they did such a great job capturing our vision for our home!

We absolutely loved working with Tom and Margo, AND our new bathroom is amazing. The whole experience of working with them - from initial estimate to final walkthrough - was wonderful. They are professional, organized, very communicative and just generally great to work with. Margo’s help in choosing materials was invaluable. Tom was always on time and very conscientious about our house and making sure we knew what he was up to. Can’t say enough good things about Maltom, and we will definitely call them for any future projects.

We are really happy with the bathroom remodel that Maltom did for us. It went smoothly from beginning to end. Over a month before the scheduled work start date, Margo started asking for input and then showing us options for the various things we needed to choose, e.g. tiles and fixtures. So everything was ordered and on hand well in advance. Tom and another contractor started the work on the scheduled date, and ended up finishing the job ahead of schedule. One part of the remodel that required a lot of care was tiling the shower. There is a recessed window in the shower, and the tiling around it had to match up with the wall tiles. Having the shower tiling look nice was key to the overall appearance of the bathroom, and the tiling looks great. Maltom is organized, efficient, and does quality work. We highly recommend them.

We highly recommend working with Tom and Margo of Maltom, Inc.! We did a full bathroom remodel (and switched out 3 hallway doors) in May of 2021 and it turned out beautiful and worth every penny. Tom and Margo make a great team and were very organized, communicative, resourceful and dependable. Tom always showed up on time as promised, was very detail-oriented and clearly takes pride in his work. He also had the ability to foresee and point out potential problems in advance, which was helpful in the initial decision making process. We had a general idea of our overall plans, but were having trouble finalizing and pulling it all together. Margo was also very detail oriented, resourceful and responsive and was a huge asset to us when it came to making all the final decisions. Once we were ready to proceed, all details of the project were outlined in writing and clearly communicated to us in advance so we knew what to expect each day. There were some last minute changes/decisions, but both were very patient and helpful working through it all and seeing the project through to completion. They even checked a few weeks after project completion to confirm that everything was working okay. We definitely plan to use Maltom, Inc. again and would refer them to friends and family without hesitation.

We couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience of working with Tom Lakomski of Maltominc. We are pleased to give our highest recommendation to him and his crews. Tom is by far the most organized contractor I have worked with. From his initial proposals, his bids and pay schedules, and the calendar of work, Tom delivered each time on budget and faster than scheduled. He and his various crews communicate well, were on site on time each day, worked with precision and took the time to clean up the site at the end of each day, including areas around the neighbors. Tom made sure to source material early, and to make sure that I had as well, so as to avoid any delays due to product delivery. There were no extra trips to the hardware store for something he forgot! Tom is very approachable and very much a problem solver. He is aware of industry best practice and thus has many solutions for the various problems that crop up. He is also an expert on code regulations and works very hard to ensure passing the different inspections. Perhaps the best way to judge a builder is by his or her tool bag; Tom’s is immaculate so it is not surprising that his work is immaculate too. Our new building is beautiful and with the added peace of mind that it was beautifully built. We look forward to engaging Tom in all our future projects.

Tom recently finished a bathroom remodel for us that came out fantastic. This was the fourth project he has done for us including a different bathroom, our kitchen, and an outdoor deck. In each case, the work was done quickly, efficiently, and at a very fair price. Tom always provides a comprehensive plan before getting started, completes everything on schedule, and perhaps most importantly, helped guide us throughout the process. Other friends of ours have done remodels during the last year and each has horror stories to tell of delayed schedules, crazy pricing, or a sense that their contractor was always doing them a favor by even being there. With Tom, it was the exact opposite as this latest project went smoothly and the only hiccup (an unavailable vanity from Home Depot) was quickly remedied with Tom providing a few alternatives. Highly recommended for any remodeling needs.

Maltom Inc. construction team led by Tom and Margo, built the garage we had planned with efficiency, timeliness, and clear communication. Tom proposed solutions and alternatives to issues that needed attention. He and his team constructed our design, and we are completely pleased. Margo's notes, emails, and reminders kept us abreast of the progress and always let us know what the next steps were. We highly recommend Maltom Inc. for any building project you want done by an efficient, timely, and communicative team.

I first met Tom and Margo (Maltom Inc.) when my husband and I were interviewing contractors for our addition/remodel project. During our first meeting, the team asked really good questions, revealing they had already invested time to wrap their heads around our project (we had provided preliminary design plans prior to our meeting). They also flagged some important issues for us (i.e. how our sewer depth would have implications for the plumbing strategy). We were impressed from the very beginning, and since that first meeting, Tom and Margo continued to build trust and add value with every single interaction. They patiently walked us through what it would realistically take to reach our goals, and they helped us pinpoint design alternatives that provided a bigger bang for our buck. The team has many strengths, and among my favorites: they are super organized; excellent at communication (both thorough and quick); transparent; fair; and to-the-point. They take ownership, expect the highest quality (and timeliness) from their subs, and care about their clients' work as if it were their own. They exceeded expectations, and I am thrilled with the services they provided. Tom and Margo offered a value and level of excellence that we didn't see in the other contractors we considered. I wouldn't hesitate to partner with them again.

I have had Tom and Maltom, Inc. remodel several room in my first Seattle home for several years and have been so happy with the results. His bids were always spot on. His team was considerate and conscientious during the construction project; always cleaning up at the end of each day. I moved and was thrilled when Tom said he could remodel my utility room. We actually redesigned the room to be a mud room and then through a pocket door had a utility room. He was on time or even early, and on budget. His attention to detail is always what sets his work apart. I highly recommend Maltom, Inc.