June  2012

Working with Al and his crew of 4 for our full basement remodel was a great experience that resulted in a beautiful outcome. 
 Initial consultation was very helpful in discussing the scope of what we wanted and he could provide.  The 3D renderings that
 Al provided were enormously useful (and helped us choose him as our contractor) for both visualizing the final look of the 
basement and even choosing wall colors.  
We made a number of changes as the project progressed and Al was amazingly accommodating, helpful, and worked within our
 budget. In fact, he came in under every estimate he provided.  He is always easy to reach by phone, always inspects the work 
being done, and will make his crew repeat work if it's not up to his standards (which happened twice).  He worked well with 
other contractors (gas man, foundation wall repair guy, egress window installers) and when we had an issue with an egress 
window, even called up the owner and chewed him out on our behalf to make sure it was done properly.

Personally, Al and the members of his crew are the nicest people--easy to talk to, trustworthy, honest, and genuinely 
determined to please us.  I would hire them again in a heartbeat and if you're considering refinishing your basement, 
you should too.

The Sheppeck family..........................Newtown PA

Al,

We wanted to thank you for the fabulous job you have done on our basement. Our basement has now become one of the most used areas in our house for both us and our teenagers. It has already quickly become our favorite entertainment space.

It was amazing to us that you could take a large blank slate and come up with such a wonderful architectural plan with expedient timing. From our kitchen/bar area to our TV  area, bathroom, game room and exercise room you were able to create our exact vision. We rave about your attention to detail and the great ideas that you came up with. We were pleasantly surprised at how easy the project went which I attribute to the fact that you were always accessible and extremely easy to communicate with when needed.

Your workers were always professional, prompt and considerate of our needs and requests.

We truly feel that the finished project dramatically exceeded our expectations!! We are also looking forward to working on new projects in the near future.

The Sangrigoli Family.................................................................Jamison,  PA.

February 2012

Al and his team at Acumen Builders just finished our 2,300 sq. ft. basement. 

What had been nothing but a concrete slab floor and walls and an exposed ceiling is now beautifully finished all around.  The home theater was particularly well done with chair rails and crown molding as well as a raised rear seat platform. 

The new full bathroom also came out great, especially the tile work.

Through it all, Al and his team dealt expertly with my many small changes and kept the whole project on schedule.  He also handled all the permits with no distraction to me.  Having done basement remodeling before in another state with other contractors, I can definitely say that Acumen Builders are a top-flight operation, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a major home renovation.

 The Whitman family; Wayne, PA

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Jan.  2012

"My newly finished basement is like being on vacation!" thanks to Al and his team at Acumen Builders. Our family recently had our basement remodeled and we all are thrilled with the extra living room. We love our new media area and recreation room with a new view to our back yard (beautiful large window installed.) Although we live in a Toll Brothers home, the quality of work done in the basement is superior than the rest our house. In fact, with all the insulation (so warm and cozy), beautifully painted walls and custom trim, I can say the basement is now our favorite place to entertain.
We are so pleased to be enjoying our newly remodeled basement this Holiday season. Your professionalism and quality workmanship is evident throughout our new project.

Thanks again, Al.

The Goldsman family............ Upper Dublin, Pa.

December/2011

Hi Al,

 We are so pleased to be enjoying our newly remodeled basement this Holiday season. Your professionalism and quality workmanship is evident throughout our new project.
Starting from the planning phase in which you quickly reassured us that we would not be stuck locating a bathroom based on where our builder had placed plumbing rough-ins, to designing nearly 1500 square feet of living and entertaining space- you were there for every step of the process. You answered all of our questions, were always immediately available, promptly replied to emails and exceeded all of our expectations.
It is truly remarkable to look back at the 3-D renditions that you provided us and compare them to the finished product. We truly appreciate all the attention to detail and hard work that you and your guys put into our basement. Everyone from ACC was polite and respectful of our home and did a magnificent job!
Lastly, we look forward to future projects with ACC because what started out as a professional relationship has transformed into you being like family.

Sincerely,

Qaisar family...............Bensalem, Pa.

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September/2011

Al,

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you and your crew did on our basement. We couldn't be happier! Acumen Builders recently transformed our unfinished basement to a beautiful, finished space that works just perfectly for our family. They put in a recreational area, full bathroom, bedroom, closets, and small kitchenette for us. Al and his team did a fabulous job --from creating and planning to execution and the final touches-- we are thrilled with the new space. Their attention to details; craftsmanship; creativity with soffits and piping issues; and professional, courteous and friendly demeanor made the entire project run smoothly.

Sharp Family........... Newtown, Pa.

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August / 2011

Hi Al,

I wanted to let you finally know how pleased my wife and I are with the completed results of your valuable assistance and advice involving the various projects we’ve requested you perform over these so many years, Starting with the construction of a new and larger deck in the rear of our house several years ago to the complete finishing of our basement area into a fun recreational center, we always found your work to display attention to quality, cleanliness, and detail while staying within budget. You and your skilled employees consistently reveal your concern for the customer and the pride you bring to any project. Recently, you completed around round of projects for us involving the ceramic tiling of our office and laundry areas; the replacement of various vents and pantry doors to mention but a few. The resulting effort and effect exceeded our expectations. Thank you. You and your employees are to be congratulated for your integrity and craftsmanship. We look forward to many other projects with you in the future.

O’Neill Family........Lower Gwynedd, Pa.

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July, 2011

We wanted to thank you and your team for the excellent job you did while finishing our basement. From design to completion you and the workers were professional, respectful and flexible with changes in design. You also kept in good communication with me over my concerns throughout the project. What I was most impressed by was the concern you and the team had over the quality of the work. That is hard to find in the construction business these days. I would be more than happy to recommend you to anyone looking to finish their basement. We are so happy with our new space and our kids love it as well.

Best of luck to you!

The Warenius Family      Montgomeryville, Pa.

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June, 2011

Al,

Just wanted to thank you for all the hard work put in by you and your team. We are thrilled about the finished product, done in record time! We know that we and our daughter McKenzie are going to enjoy it for years to come. We will send you photos when the floors are in and the furniture is in place. Please feel free to use us as a reference in the future. We are really happy with your communication and attention to our needs throughout the process, and the professionalism of your great team. Thank you so much! You made our dreams a reality. :)

Best Wishes,


K. and S. Brady                         Devon, Pa


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May, 2011


"I would highly recommend Acumen Construction. Al and his team recently completely remodeled our basement. The quality of the workmanship was excellent, and the work was completed on time and within budget. The team acted in a highly professional manner and were always responsive to questions and ideas throughout. We are delighted with the result."


Thanks and best wishes


Paul Stead                            Devon, Pa
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April, 2011

We recently had our basement finished by Acumen Construction Co. The process was very smooth. Al came to give us the estimate and understood exactly what we wanted, he even had some ideas we hadn’t thought of. He took his measurements and begin sending us possible layouts. We had some changes and after a bit of back and forth we had everything sorted the way we wanted.

Once the project began, Al's team were here every day until the framing was done and in 4 days the drywall went in and was taped and spackled, then sanded and painted. Chris returned to finish the doors, trim and extra electrical I requested. I believe the whole thing took about 10 to 12 days and it looks just spectacular.

What I came to discover about Al and Acumen Construction was that he has a uniquely American business. He gives good workers a good job and he gets a great job from them. They were all courteous and professional at all times. We really couldn’t be happier.

Sincerely,


Melissa Quay

John Hanna                   Quakertown PA.

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March, 2011

HI Al


I wanted to thank you again for all your teams work on our basement ,
In deciding to undertake our basement renovation this winter, I interviewed many different companies and independent contractors, and Al was the most responsive, professional and price competitive for what we wanted. He was helpful in deciding some aspects I wasn't sure of, as well as giving me recommendations to make the basement turn out as the pictures will show. His crew was very professional, listened to my requests, and always clean and on time. His price was as he quoted, and when I asked for additional things, he and his team absolutely accomodated me and there were no surprises, except for how quick and detailed all the work was completed. We got everything and more that i would have expected out of our basement, and I hope Acumen can help you complete your project.

Sincerely

The Seegers family                     East norriton Pa.

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Feb, 2011

We had finished a basement in a past house and interviewed three contractors as we prepared to finish our current basement. After meeting Al and checking references, we knew Acumen would be our choice to finish this basement. Al took the time to prepare a 3D layout, listened to our wishes and thoughts and also offered helpful suggestions. He is the most responsive of any contractor I know, often on email late into the night and weekends, and just as accessible by cell-phone. His accessibility and responsiveness to our questions & issues helped keep our project moving along smoothly from beginning to end. Al welcomed changes after the project started, and always shared his thoughts upfront on potential added time, costs and options. He also goes above and beyond at times, adding in some extra work or material that makes your space even more special. The entire Acumen crew were pleasant, respectful, and kept the work space clean at the end of every day. Our entire family was comfortable with them working in our home. We are very happy with the finished product and would absolutely recommend Acumen Construction.

The Griffin family                           Souderton, PA

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Jan, 2011


I have always found it beneficial to read testimonials and reviews on all sorts of products and services but have never felt the urge to write one myself, until now. Al and his team are absolutely incredible when it comes to basement renovations.

They are personable, professional and passionate about delivering a living space that will meet your needs. Al was always available if I had questions or concerns, and it is obvious he takes pride in his craft. Now in my second home, I have the ability to compare completing a basement myself, and hiring someone to do it. There is no question in my mind that I would rather have Al complete the work, and I highly recommend to anyone reading this that they strongly consider doing the same.

The Bocklet Family Souderton PA

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Dec. 2010

We enthusiastically recommend Al and his team to finish your basement if you are looking for a contractor who cares about the project and treats every aspect with the meticulous attention to detail as if it were his own home. Al recently finished our basement which now includes an egress window, entertainment room, exercise room, wet bar, bathroom, and storage area. We found that Al not only strives to deliver a project on time and on budget but also goes beyond these basic deliverables, showing flexibility and attention to detail to help fully realize our vision for our basement, including making suggestions that we had not considered. We can provide a few examples to Al’s emphasis on quality. Our basement was not originally designed to be a living area but rather a basic storage area. Al made several modifications which have enabled us to make the basement not only our living area but in many ways our favorite area. Just to provide a few examples… He consolidated the duct-work, water and gas lines to maximize head space. He also modified some drain lines to minimize the sound of water draining. He also provided well-camouflaged access panels to the valves we still may occasionally need to access. Other contractors that initially provided estimates were unwilling or unable to accommodate modifications such as these. Al's hands-on and deep knowledge of all aspects of construction (with end-to-end vision) truly distinguished himself from other contractors that we had initially considered. We were also impressed by Al's attention to detail during the final phases of the project. Typically, we have found contractors rushing to complete a project and move on to the next but we did not find this to be the case with Al. he worked with us to resolve any unanticipated issues that came up after we had moved our furniture and exercise equipment into the basement. We wish you the best in your project. You will not be disappointed if you chose Al and his team. Hope you enjoy your finished basement! Best regards,



The Agrawal Family Audubon, Pa.


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November 24, 2010

After speaking to four potential contractors, Acumen Construction was selected as the company to renovate our basement. Once we talked to Al about the work to be done and the budget we had to work with, there was no question as to who was going to do the job. Al and his team were extremely efficient in getting the job done. The quality of the work and the progress each day was exceptional. The crew runs a very clean job site and things are put away each day. The people who came into our home were respectful, friendly and great to work with. The end result is a flawless new living space. The level of detail worked into our job covers aspects that were clearly thought out carefully by Al and his team. There were no issues or missed areas of the job. Should we have work done in our home in the future, we will certainly bring Acumen Construction back to do the job. If you’re looking to have a top notch, professional job done these are the guys to do the work. Sincerely,

John and Jennifer Miller Jamison, Pa


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July/2010

Dear Al, I have never written a testimonial in my life, but I wanted to let you know that you have a very satisfied customer in Villanova, PA. When we started researching potential contractors for our remodeling we spoke to lots of friends and heard horror story after horror story about contractors not being responsive, taking weeks between visits (to presumably finish other jobs), making mistakes and getting charged more than the planned budget etc. Thankfully we had a great experience. You gave us a very thorough quote, explained it in detail, committed to a start date a budget and a time frame that were all very aggressive and completed the job in six weeks on time and on budget. Very impressive! I never thought we could get the basement and attic completely demolished and re-built out in six weeks much less the two main floors with all new crown moldings, refinishing of our wood floors, installing the new French doors, painting all four floors and laying down the carpet. We have a beautiful interior now and still have some work to do outside, so we will be calling you again soon I am sure. I have told my story many times and will always recommend you if someone is looking for a good contractor for jobs of any size.
Thank you from the

Kleczka family Villanova, Pa.


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April / 2010

During the past 18 years, we have lived in three different houses. As we turned each house into a home, we took on one kind of renovation or another. The first house needed a deck and, as our family became more active, a finished basement. House number two needed the family bath completely renovated and we later decided to enclose the patio and make it into a sun room. Our current home came with a unfinished basement and deck that was beginning to deteriorate, so once again the projects began. Each one of these makeovers was completed by Al and his team. We can honestly say we have been more than satisfied. Al is a pleasure to work with. He listens to your ideas, gives good advice regarding the best and most affordable way to realize your dreams, and completes the work quickly and with a great degree of professionalism. Obviously, we would not have been calling on Al for the past 18 years if we didn’t feel he was the best in the business.

John & Mary Reilly                     Lower gwynedd, Pa. 

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April/2009

Al, My wife and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent work you and your team did on completing our new basement living space. After residing in our home for twelve years, the basement was crammed full with floor-to-ceiling boxes, discarded furniture and worn out appliances. Upon making the decision to finish the basement, we gathered estimates and ideas from four other building contractors. After viewing the recently completed basements via your website, we made the decision to choose you as our builder and we are very happy with the results. You brought us fresh ideas on how to maximize the space and turn the basement into a beautiful 1200 square feet living area, which includes a spacious entertainment area, three large storage closets and a powder room. Under your direction, the carpenters, electricians, drywall specialists and painters all arrived on time, completed their work and cleaned up when they were done. Throughout the process, Al, you were readily available to answer questions and keep us informed as to what steps were to follow. By obtained the building permit and arranging for the township inspections, you made it a “no hassle” for us. The best part is that we came in on the projected budget and there were no unexpected hidden charges at the end. Without reservations, we highly recommend you to our friends and neighbors who are considering remodeling their homes. We will not hesitate to contact you for future home projects. The beautifully finished basement has added significantly to the value of our home here in Lansdale and we plan to enjoy our new space for years to come. Thanks again for a job well done.

Sincerely, John and Natalie Hiller                   Lansdale, PA


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March/2009

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Dear Al, I wanted to write to thank you for your work & your team's work on our basement project. It actually turned out better than I expected! It is such a nice, well lit, warm & friendly space that my daughter already spends all of her time in the new basement/tv/game room. Your team was very pleasant to work with and everything got done within the general time frame that we originally discussed -- even though I added in a bathroom midway through. Thanks again & I will definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking to take on a similar project.


Linn Collins                      Center City Philadelphia



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Jan/2009


Hi Al, Happy New Year. I hope you had a great wonderful holiday. I would like to provide you with a letter of recommendation based on the work you & your team did on our basement. Please feel free to share this with other potential customers. Plus, if you would like to return to our house for any pictures of the final product please let me know. We are very pleased with the work completed by Al & his team at Acumen Construction Company. They were tasked with turning our dusty, dark small unfinished basement into a usable living space. The project posed several challenges due to low ceilings, uneven walls and obstructive pipes and appliances typically found in older basements. The ACC team transformed our basement into a beautiful room which will now serve as an office and play space. We were very impressed with how they were able to make the room feel spacious through creative solutions to the obstacles the basement posed. Throughout the construction period we felt the construction team was very easy to work with, accommodating our changing needs, striving for our complete satisfaction, which they achieved. The project site was cleaned up each evening, the building team treated our home with great respect by taking precautions to protect the areas of our home that were not under construction, and their schedule was flexible to meet our needs. Throughout the construction period Al maintained a high level of communication, gauging our level of satisfaction each step of the way. We would turn to ACC Builders again in a heartbeat for any future construction needs, because we honestly couldn't be happier with the outcome of our basement. Sincerely,

Liz & Nate Bodin Center                         City Philadelphia

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July /2008


"We recently bought an older house that needed major renovations to be done while we were living out of state. We knew we needed to find a general contractor who was knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable and pleasant to deal with. Acumen Construction exceeded our expectations in every way. Al and his team did wonderful work, with amazing attention to detail. Many times, he volunteered suggestions for simplifying our project to save us time and money. The work was completed on schedule to our satisfaction, with a few extra personal touches added. Al was constantly calling to keep us informed about his work, flexible when unexpected circumstances and challenges arose, open to new ideas as the project progressed, and more than reasonable with costs. We will definitely hire Acumen again!"

Jonathan and Robin Shandell                     Elkins park  PA. 


(Basement remodeling, Kitchen and 3 bathrooms, Living room, family room, 4 bedrooms, dining room and deck)


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May /08


Finding a good contractor can be frustrating. All you want is a quality job, at a fair price by a contractor you can trust. In Acumen Builders we found all that and more. Al's work is amazing! About ten years ago Al remodeled one of our bathrooms. Since then he has remodeled another bathroom and powder room, refinished basement, remodeled kitchen, raised the ceiling in our family room, built a portico on the front of our house, replaced siding with stucco on house, replaced the roof and installed a patio. The quality of Al's work is great for several reasons. He works with us on our ideas meticulously analyzing the efficacy of our plans. He tells us if plan will compromise the building structure or if over the long hall a material or design will not hold up. Many contractors will do whatever is asked of them for the sake of getting the job regardless of the consequences down the road. Being a perfectionist, even the final details are done with precision and built for beauty and durability. Over the years we have become friends with Al and his wife Fay-not surprisingly since he has literally remodeled just about every room in the house. We sincerely invite you to call us or stop over to talk with us and see the work that Al has done. Again, knowing that such a major investment will be professionally done, at a fair price, with quality craftsmanship makes a potentially stressful project a fun and rewarding experience.

Ann And Joe M.                             Maple Glen

(Addition, basement remodeling, Kitchen, bathrooms, family room and front portico

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02 April 08

•Recently my husband and I decided to renovate 2 of our full bathrooms. We’ve been in the house for 10 years and the baths still had ‘builder grade’ tile, counter tops, fixtures, hardware, etc. We were referred to Al by another friend who had him do extensive improvements to their home and were delighted with the outcome. Our bathrooms, as well, turned out better then we could have imagined. The following qualities were demonstrated by Al and his team and are why we would highly recommend him for any renovations, improvements, additions, etc.: • Time line commitment: Al did a thorough review of the work needed (including demolition and removal of existing materials – we never thought about that!) and gave us an approximate time from start to finish of ~ 2 weeks. True to his word, the work was finished within that original time line. • Cost estimate: Al gave us a detailed estimate for the work we were requesting in writing and identified the areas that were not firm depending on what he found when he removed the original materials. It was not much difference in the cost at all but Al felt compelled to let us know this up front. The final cost of the project came in right on target. The only increase in cost was due to us upgrading certain items as we went. Al always had various options for us that ranged in price so we could decide where we wanted the money to go and other areas that were not as important to us. ign expertise/Quality: I know what I like but I’m not a decorator or a visionary. Al knew what would look good and, somehow, knew what I would like and what would not please me. He was always right. I think he took the time to look at the rest of our house and get to ‘know’ it and our tastes. This really helped in the excellent end result. • Promptness: Al was always diligent in letting us know what his schedule would be and keeping to that schedule. There was never a time there was a ‘no show’ or deviation to the times work started and ended. • Courteousness: Al was always considerate of our schedules and worked around us. We didn’t want work going on in the evenings (which had happened to us before) and so, none occurred. We really appreciated him working around our needs. On several occasions, Al returned items that I had bought in error and often did the ‘shopping’ for me. This was a tremendous help to my busy schedule. • Neatness: I was amazed at how well Al and his team cleaned up after the work on a daily basis. At the end of the project, the house looked better then when he started. He even made mine repairs totally unprompted! • Trustworthy: My husband I both work – really crazy hours so we didn’t have the option to let people in, wait while things were done, etc. Al and his team became almost like family. We felt very comfortable with them in the house during our absence. The house was always locked up with alarm on when we came home. I don’t think I left anything out and if I was reading this, I might find this glowing report hard to believe but it is the truth. We really didn’t have a clue about what we were doing or what was involved and if it had been another contractor who didn’t care as much, I doubt the outcome would have been near to what we ended up with. Al has our number and I would be happy to confirm this report over the phone. Obviously, it goes without saying, we would never have anyone but Al do future work on our home. And….we love the bathrooms! Sincerely,


Nancy Peters and Barry Sachais             (Conshohocken)