John Krause Construction

John Krause & Team Thank you the new railings and balusters inside my home give it such a modern look. I knew I wanted to do some upgrading and the new look they give is so lovely. I can't wait to tackle the next project. Happy Holidays to all of you I will definitely pass my recommendations to my friends and family your team is the way to go. Carol Burh

Dear Mr. krause Your construction company recently built a new composite deck with vinyl railings at my house. What a huge project that completely changed the look of the outside! It is very white and bright. I'm still getting used to it. I want to compliment the two workers Paul and Jason who did the construction. They were both excellent workers. I highly commend and appreciate their workmanship. They were both very thorough. I valued their politeness, work experience, attention to details, safety, and code items, consistent work schedule daily, cleaning up debris, and trying to verify I was satisfied. They kept me well informed about progress. They also corrected any mistakes or changes as best they could and added construction details too. I appreciate their patience as I questioned them. Thank you for my new deck. I hope they will continue to be valued workers at your company. Kind Regards Donna Maneely

When we bought our home 19 years ago, we had no idea that the deck (we suspect a dyi project) was free standing. Over time the gaps between deck and hone widened allowing moisture and rain water to damage the home and create mold. John Krause Construction fixed the problem by installing flashing that had never been installed and tightened some loose siding. His crew was courteous and professional—they knew what they were doing and finished the job efficiently. The price was reasonable, and the office staff was super friendly and efficient. I give the highest rating to this co.

Thank you to John Krause Construction for a job well done! Very professional and I recommend this local business for any project.

They fixed my house and made it look real very beautiful I never seen they fixed my house up so beautiful I never seen anything before in my life I love it

We did a several projects over the past year. I compared estimates and went with Krause. We did a new roof, new gutters, rebuild the wrap-around porch, new walkway, and several erosion control items - the largest being retaining wall terrace in the back of the house. What we liked the most was the attention to detail and the high-quality standards. They would walk through the project with me and make sure everything was to my satisfaction before declaring it complete. Overall, a very professional experience with total satisfaction. I would highly recommend them to anyone doing similar work on their home.

Highly recommend John Krause Construction. They did a great job replacing my roof and decks. John provides high quality work at very reasonable prices. His crews are professional and courteous. Shirley does an amazing job in the office, especially with quickly answering all questions. Looking forward to having them do more home improvement projects for me.

Krause did a fantastic job on my front porch. They took time to answer all my questions. A very professional team. Highly recommend them.

Took off our existing deck, added a 22 by 16 enclosed climate controlled room with sunscape windows and a 12x12 deck off the room. So far they have done a great job communication could be a little better but that's understandable in the trade. Surely doesn't excellent job in the office with keeping me informed of everything. Jimmy did a great job designing the room adding four extra large windows on the back side. Excited to see the finished product which will hopefully be done within this next month. We can have a Halloween party in our new room.

I am delighted with the work that John Krause Construction did. We took out an old pool from the back yard and had John Krause Construction rebuild the back deck and level out and landscape the yard. They met the schedule that they promised and were a delight to work with along the way. The yard and deck look great! I am putting the house on the market, and John Krause Construction coordinated power washing and other jobs I needed to get the house ready. I relied on the team and they exceeded my expectations.

John Krause Construction did a wonderful job with my basement. They completed an additional room along with a home theater and bar area. "GREAT JOB" I would recommend them if this type of work need to be completed. I am having them come back to add an outdoor kitchen soon.

Most unprofessional company I have ever worked with. We signed our contract and paid our deposit on 2/26/21 and we’re told that our French drain install would be done in 2-4 weeks. We just hit our 3 month mark and it FINALLY got done after needing to be “fit in between other jobs to get done”. The communication is non-existent. I have had to email or call the office to ask for updates every 1-2 weeks because no one was giving us any updates or information. We signed a contract to add drywall to our project for $3,200 but over 2 weeks later we were told there was “a clerical error” and the drywall was actually $7,000. When I explained to john that we already signed the contract for the $3,200 he said that per our original contract, because we didn’t pay that in full the added contract was void. I looked over both those contracts and it doesn’t say that anywhere. We ended up just dropping the drywall from the project. When we finally got a project manager, the communication issues did not change. We were told our project would be done may 7, 8, 9. The day before they were supposed to start she called and said they were not coming that weekend because Mother’s Day was Sunday so they would come the following week the 14, 15, 16. I had to text and call Tammy every few hours to get updates because no one was telling us anything. The crew just never showed Friday and when I finally got some info out of Tammy on Saturday she said they wouldn’t be finished until Monday or Tuesday. Then come Tuesday they never showed again! At one point on Tuesday I spoke with her on the phone and she was very rude, constantly interrupting me when I was speaking. The lack of communication and rudeness starts from the top though. I emailed the office on may 5 asking to have john Krause call me to discuss the speed bumps we keep hitting and I still have yet to get a call from him. I will say that the work itself was done well. The French drain was installed and the concrete was smoothed well over it so we are happy with the work, but I would not use this company again because of the rest of the issues.

John Krause and team did a fabulous and professional job on our screened in deck/patio! They worked quickly, exceeded our expectations with the design and implementation.

I contracted John Krause Construction to paint the exterior of my home and to replace or repair old cedar siding. The house looks great! The neighbors love how the home spruces up the street! The entire team (office staff and crew) are absolute professionals. Krause Construction has my highest recommendation.

Below is a review that I started to post about the company back in June 2018. We can’t get to your roof because: 1.the weather 2.other urgent customers 3.the cheaper subcontractors are already booked 4.we had personnel changes which caused issued with scheduling Which one is the correct answer? I don’t know because I was told all four excuses by different staff members. This is a small glimpse into the issues I had with Krause Construction for roofing and gutters replacement. Working with Krause Construction was one of the most frustrating experiences. I chose this company because of the impression that I received from the owner, John Krause but after working with the company, I now question my ability to judge people's characters. Even though the issues were numerous, some of the key issues were: •Roofing materials sat in my driveway for over 2 weeks while I waited for the roof installation. This was a concern because was getting a new driveway and I was concerned that this big pallet was roofing supplies was still be in my driveway when my masonry guys showed up. The roofers showed up a day before the masonry and construction workers. Therefore, I had an overlap of driveway and roofing being installed at the same time. •The roofers’ workmanship is questionable. I found out later when I called to complain about the roofers that Krause didn’t have any real experience working with this crew. It was only the 3rd time they were using them. •Nothing like having a new roof and discovering cigarette butts on the roof. Do I need to say anything more? •In addition to the roof, I was having gutters and guards installed. It took them 3 days. Yes, 3 days. The first day they showed up for like 1.5 hours, the next day, they left early due to a meeting. The third day, well, at this point I was too frustrated. •Another component of the project was to replace a damage gable vent. It would need to be retrofitted and customized. The worker couldn’t do it and instead, put a screen over the opening and secured it with molding. It looked totally ridiculous. I could go on and on, but I won’t. My husband is a plumber and I have friends in the construction business, so I understand that things happen and that customers can be knick-picky and that delays happen. However, I do expect honesty and keeping the customer up-to-date with pending delays. I shouldn’t have to call a company constantly to see when my roof will be installed. Also, I want to feel assured that the workmanship is up to the quality that you conveyed or brand your company to be. I did finally speak with Mr. Krause and because of all the issues I had, he shaved a small amount off the final bill. But I didn’t know in the future how much this project was really going to cost me. Now fast forward to October 2019. I just had to get a section of my gutters replaced because it was handing off the roof. Remember I just got new gutters in June 2018. I wouldn’t even have known about it except that I was having some work done in my side yard and a worker pointed it out to me. So I am not even sure how long it was like that. I had to pay $$$ to fix it. I thought the wood was rotten, but the contractor assured me that wasn’t the case. They just didn’t secure the nails in studs and work wasn’t done right. The gutter guards that were installed flew off, and they seem to be installed wrong since it is raising the roof. The final straw that caused me to submit this review was that recently had my home appraised, and the inspector thought that my roof was several years old. I was upset because I told him it was new. I am too upset. . Maybe my project was an isolated case since the company had many positive reviews. But based on my experience this has been one of the most unpleasant experiences I have faced while renovating my home.

John Krause Construction finished our basement. They were knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. Highly recommend. Had nightmare experiences with other companies and found John Krause to be the most honest and realistic contractor we've ever worked with.

My Krause and his crew remodeled our basement into a family/party room. Complete with bar. They were able to not only meet our budget but exceed our overall expectations!! The compliments we receive are amazing. Thank you guys!! We love it!!

Several years ago, Krause Construction replaced all of our doors & windows. We were so happy with the results that when our roof and siding needed to be replaced, we called them again. What a wonderful job they did! We could not have been happier! With Mr Krause's assistance, we picked out colors that matched beautifully. Work was done professionally, timely and to our satisfaction. The employees went above & beyond their duties in handling other small jobs we tasked them with. To show how pleased we have been with their service, they are currently redoing our kitchen, laying hardwork floors, and painting. Their staff is very conscientious, thorough and makes certain you, as the "employer" are happy with their results. Another important factor is they clean up after themselves! We will definitely use them for any future projects.

I needed work on the foundation of my house and replacement of pillars holding up the roof over my porch. I was extremely pleased with the work performed. I would recommend Krause

Roofing work was done efficiently and in a timely matter. We were very satisfied of the job that was done.

Nearly, for the past three years we have relied upon Team Krause to perform landscaping duties for our house. When required, Team Krause members are punctual and professionals to ensure the tasks are accomplished perfectly. One of the key factors why I continually go back to Team Krause is because as military member (especially when I am deployed) I can count on Troy and his crew to take-care of the landscaping tasks... Additionally, I have recommended Team Krause to my family members for their landscaping requirements. I strongly recommend Team Krause to anyone whom requires landscaping work...Please feel free to contact me via Team Krause.

The entire process was very painless, from the initial visit and quote, to the team that performed the work (new casement bathroom window, garage entry door, some other fix-it tasks), to the follow-up and close-out of the contract. They are able to perform almost any home improvement project, and were not concerned with a minimum amount of work/$$. I would recommend John Krause construction for any future work and plan to use this company again in the very near future.

In early June a wet spot appeared on our living room ceiling, indicating a leaking roof. I contacted John Krause Construction Company who not only responded quickly to assess the problem, but also arranged to attend to it before any further damage could be done. Not only did we have the house, two car garage shingled but also a broken down tool shed was restored to good health and brand new matching shingles. John has assembled a great team from the front office to the guys ripping off the old shingles and replacing with new shingles. Every member of his team - including himself - is highly professional, hard working and great to talk to. We couldn't be happier with the initial setup, right on through the completed job. You have a great team John! Don't change a thing. We were so happy with the job that was done, including the cleanup at the end of the day. No hassles and a hard working professional crew that got the job done before the next rain. Great work, good looking job and at a price that we could live with. We will certainly recommend your fine company to anyone we know in need of your services. We wish you great success in your future. Don & Bridget Fleischhauer

This was the first time that we used John Krause Construction and I must say that we were extremely impressed. They brought integrity into there work that we did not expect or even hope for. Their attention to detail is impressive, they did what they said they will do and more, on time, on budget and came back to follow up and replanted a bush that died unexpected. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. Thank You Soooo Much Jewel Hart

The porch they built was exactly what I wanted. It looks very nice! They were able to make some changes that I had been told by others couldn't be done. The deck staining is stunning. Everyone was very professional and helpful. The job was done quickly. The area was cleaned up very well. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs porches or decks built.

Had my roof & 3 skylights replaced. Also had the front porch redone. The owner himself helped oversee the project which shows how concerned he is about his customers. Everything was done in a neat & timely fashion. No complaints here.

I hired John Krause construction to clear my wooded backyard and put down seed (sod in some places), and do some swale work. The approximate cost was about $2200 which considering the amount of area they cleared and the work they did (cutting trees, chipping stumps, laying tilex (not sure what it is called) and seeding could not be beat. Everyone was friendly and professional and Troy the project manager was extremely knowledgeable. I definitely would recommend to friends and would have them do additional work. Very happy with the work completed.

Your company replaced an old existing exterior step unit from the deck to the ground, seventeen feet in length, and reusing the original teak steps on the new job. the overall job was completed in a timely fashion, very neat and clean the both workmen,(James) were excellent, Very pleased with the completed job.

Troy planned a beautiful landscape design with a walkway and fire pit for our home in Mechanicsville. We are very pleased with all and have had many compliments from neighbors and friends. Thank you Troy and John Krauss construction!

After receiving several bids, we contracted to have a 400 square foot stone patio laid in our backyard, with a fire pit and sitting wall. They saved us money and Troy heard our ideas, planned it out, and they did a fabulous job! We even wanted it done before July 4th weekend and they delivered in time for our guests! Arrived on time everyday, worked hard, did a beautiful job. Would hire them again!

I can't say enough good things about John Krause Construction Company. I have hired them to do quite a few different services for my house/yard. They give quick estimates, do an excellent job, always arrive on time, very competitive pricing, always call back after the job is complete to make sure everything is to my liking and have an awesome office staff (and that is rare in most businesses nowadays). I will always use them in the future.

I would highly recommend John Krause Construction. They did some major renovations in our old house. There were some incredible challenges and they came up with creative solutions at a very reasonable price. They also painted the entire interior of our 4600 sq. ft. house and did a beautiful and meticulous job. Every day they left our home clean and tidy so we could still function without disruption. I would definitely hire John Krause Construction for any future jobs.

Troy and his crew recently came out and did a dethatch and overseed on our backyard and also replaced some plants from a previous job. Very happy with the job they did. Price was fair and reasonable and staff was very friendly and helpful. Job was completed in a timely fashion. I would certainly recommend them to my friends.

They did a fantastic job on my home and the office personnel were extremely nice. The I did not rate 4 stars was because I felt like communication was lacking. Once we established the contract and work began I never received updates on the progress made each day. The workers would show up unannounced and begin work, which realistically was fine, but what bothered me was never knowing what was accomplished today and what was left for tomorrow. Other than that I would have rated 4 stars! I recommend this company.

Price was within others range, the work was great, the crew friendly, accommodating, helpful, on time and clean. They worked with me as plans changed and expanded. I do plan on having more work done with them.

Needed to sod my front yard to ready my house for sale. After doing some research, met with a John Krause Construction representative to discuss the work and to consult on any further improvements that should be made to ready my house for sale. The price quoted to lay sod in my yard, based on my square footage was well within the average for my area and included fixing the boarder and putting gravel on my driveway. In spite of the busy season and frequent rain, they fit me into their schedule very quickly. The work took two visits: one to kill the existing weeds and one to lay the sod. I was very pleased with the quality of the work and the ease in dealing with the company. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend them for any work around your house. They'll do it right.

We are very impressed and satisfied with this company! We had them replace our old front porch . They had to raise one side of the porch up 1.5 inches and support it with a new footer. They added larger rain gutters as well. They were professional - careful and respectful . Not one of my flowers in the area directly around the porch was touched or damaged in the renovation process. They were patient with my questions and kept me informed of the process. They did a fantastic job.

Finishing of unfinished basement. Reasonable pricing. All aspects completed by this company plumbing, electricity, drywall and painting. They were respectful and considerate of our needs as we were living in the home with two small children during the construction. All the workers cleaned up after completion each day. There was constant communication about the job and all the progress that was made. John and Tim did a great job organizing and directing the project. We will use them again for another job in another area of our home.

On time, very professional, within budget, nice work, full bath renovation, floor and subfloor replaced, bath tub swapped for shower stall, new vanity and accessories.

We moved into a 10 year old, newly purchased home in Southern Maryland in the Summer of 2015. Like many new homeowners, we discovered a few pre-existing problems, and we also began thinking about some cosmetic changes we'd like to make. We interviewed and received proposals from four local contractors, among them John Krause Construction. We were impressed by Mr. Krause's technical proposal, his suggestions about what we should do to get the biggest bang for our buck, his sincerity, his timeliness, and his guarantee of quality workmanship. However, Mr. Krause's original proposal was not the cheapest of the estimates that we had received, and we expressed our reservations in that regard. Mr. Krause asked for an opportunity to reevaluate his estimate, and a week later he presented us with a revised proposal that we felt was very fair ($31,500). We hired Krause Construction to: (1) Install a new front door with side lights (with internal blinds), transom window, and storm door; (2) Install new shutters to match new front door; (3) Fix water damage around front column and replace arched soffit; (4) Install a large (11' x 92") double sliding glass door and repair water damage in area; (5) Install homeowner designed custom built-in-wall (cabinets/bookcases/mantle/trim around existing fireplace); (6) Reverse a bathroom door; (7) Replace an upstairs exterior door with new door and storm door; (8) Move a sink from mudroom to garage; (9) Associated drywall/trim/paint/siding work; (10) Associated electrical/plumbing work Our association with Krause Construction for this project lasted for several months. The initial visits, proposals and contract signing occurred in late December 2015. Krause then purchased the materials for our job, and it took a couple of months to receive some of the main items because of the lead times for the special-order doors/windows that we desired, but this was fully understood and expected. When the materials were received, Krause was quick to assign a core team to begin work on our project in March 2016, and this core team was dedicated solely to our project for its entire duration. The work proceeded without interruption and was completely finished within a couple of weeks. It could possibly have been completed faster by a less conscientious team, but our project included a custom wall that involved significant on site design and artisanship, and the meticulous quality of the work exceeded not only our expectations, but even our hopes! All of the Krause Construction employees that we had contact with were very professional. The office administrators were efficient, friendly, and good about notifying us of any impromptu changes to the time that workers would arrive, etc. The core team (led by James) that worked on our project was hard working, skilled, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. They communicated exceptionally well, seeking out and being very receptive to customer ideas, inputs and ad hoc extra tasks. It is evident that John Krause really cares about his customers, and also cares for and takes great pride in the people who work for him. When I commented that the core team who worked on our project was really something special, he took pleasure in replying that he has four more teams that are just as good. I highly recommend Krause construction and, in fact, I have already signed a second contract with them to renovate my driveway, walkway, front stoop and landscaping.

This was a truly extraordinary (in the best sense!) experience. I bought a house that needed a lot of TLC, and John and his team have helped transform it into a dream. Not only are they 100% professional and dedicated to delivering quality in record time - and at a very affordable price - they go the extra mile in terms of helping you clarify your vision for your home, giving good and timely advice, AND adding extra touches that make a real difference. (I moved into an effective construction site, due to time constraints, and the Krause team were amazing in how they helped minimize the discomfort to get me feeling truly "home" in so many ways... All the guys were excellent: on time, hardworking, friendly and totally professional. I have to give a special mention to Josh, who did so much to make this a great experience; as well as doing beautiful work across the board, the whole gamut of technical skills, as early as he could, he even arranged my piled-up furniture to create a more cosy atmosphere - I was so touched I cried...) Thanks too to Tim, who seconded John and made me feel my project was getting their full attention. John was the ideal contractor, available, helpful, technically outstanding. I hope I can add photos later, as the "before and after" effect is remarkable. I could not recommend this company more highly. They are dedicated craftsmen, with visionary ability and flawless execution. Everything was done on (or before) deadline, to the highest level of technical achievement and with total respect for the home at all levels. As well as being a visionary architect of home remodeling, John and his team are respectful of your taste, your timeline and your budget. This is a client-centered company with a skilled artisan's approach to design, delivery and quality assurance, from the work crews to the admin staff, everyone takes care of you. World class!

We hired Krause Construction several times over the past couple of years. We started with a kitchen remodel and home renovation. The second time we hired Krause we screened in a porch and this third time he replaced all of the windows in the home and also installed a new bay window. They are professional, and very knowledgeable in all aspects of the renovation field. All of his employees are very courteous and respectful. We can't wait till find another project for them! We will only work with them on any future projects that we may decide to tackle. Thanks again for such beautiful work!

We hired John Krause Construction on 9/2016 to install a privacy fence. Johns crew was very professional. 3/2016 we then hired John again. We needed our yard debris, leaves, and ground grading done. The crew was polite and communicated with us with any changes due to weather conditions. The crew did the job in a professional timely manner. We will use use John Krause Construction again.

I highly recommend John Krause Construction to anybody in need of any level of home rennovation/remodel. They did a wonderful job on my most recent Home rehab. We started this project on 1/11/16 with a 60 day deadline and they finished the project in 54 days and stayed on budget. JKC's employees were courteous and professional making them a pleasure to deal with. All of the workers were very knowledgable of their trades and did top quality work and left the job site clean after each day. In the business of flipping homes, it is very important to be able to get these jobs done fast and on budget and JKC was able to do both without sacrificing any quality of the finished product making them an ideal contractor for use in my line of work and for anybody looking to do a remodel project at their home.

Our HOA hired the most professional team to do some work on our Community Center. Of three companies contacted for estimates, the Krause team answered quickest. They were able to come out within the same week and gave us an estimate. There were problems getting some special order parts to the repair and I was especially pleased that this company kept me in the loop at all times as to the delays. When the parts came in, the repairs were made immediately and they were done very well. The estimate held true and the work was done well. The office personnel were wonderful and friendly. I so enjoyed working with everyone. So much so that I have them coming to my own home next week to give me estimates on some much needed work under my own roof. Rather than dreading it, I am looking forward to the entire experience. I highly recommend this most professional and pleasant company.

This company did good work for us a year ago, or so I thought. When I returned this year for another project the work was sub-par; I had to hire a second company to finish the work. Krause took two months to try to make a two bedroom apartment lead-safe. The first try the Lead tester wouldn't even test the unit it was so far off the mark. The second and third times the lead tests failed. The owner was verbally abusive on more than one occasion when confronted about bad work. Since then I have had to have a good amount of Krause's work redone at my own cost. He installed an indoor office door for a front door, which swelled and leaked in the rain. He installed a shower stall incorrectly, which lead to it cracking and needing to be replaced. The tile floor he installed in a kitchen had 1/2 the tiles crack within 6 months. I'm assuming more of his work was slipshod and cheap. THis company seemed like they were doing a good job but shorted us where ever they could.