“We chose to hire Ascent Contracting, Inc. because we liked owner Justin Bride’s demeanor upon first meeting him. Justin is honest and candid, and we appreciated the depth of information he gave us before we even started the project.

Justin and his team have an incredible ability to dive into the details of the budget and intricacies of each space while also conveying the big picture and process through conversation and brainstorming sessions. I can remember how much time the Ascent team spent running through the details and the special elements that make each room unique. We have some unusual features in our home that we wanted to preserve to maintain the era of the house, and at the same time we wanted the remodel to feel fresh and new. We were impressed with Justin’s ability to give honest feedback and simultaneously incorporate our wishes to help us get to the best possible finished project. Every day our family appreciates the craftsmanship and beautiful work by Ascent to truly create spaces that are usable as well as aesthetically pleasing. Five plus years later, we are still loving our home. The quality of the work is top-notch, and we love and experience our remodel every day. We made the right decisions, both on the design features and on the team that we chose to carry out our vision.”

 ~ Angela Coleman

“We hired Ascent in 2015 originally intending to add a master suite to the back of our house. The project evolved into a pop-top project, a first-floor renovation, and a basement remodel giving us 3,000 square feet of newly remodeled space. We were impressed with Justin and his team right away and especially appreciated the high level of communication we received. We found Justin’s knowledge to be vast, and we valued how he was able to think through the project strategically with us. He suggested multiple ways to approach the build and curated the design to get us a finished product we love. Ascent clearly values a transparent, trusting, and respectful relationship with clients, as we have received numerous check-in calls and small fixes in the years after our project was completed. I highly recommend Ascent Contracting, Inc. for home remodeling and additions if you want an enjoyable construction process and incredible craftsmanship.”

~ Maren Traeger

“Working with Ascent made for the easiest, smoothest construction project that we’ve done, and we’ve done a few remodel projects. Ascent certainly had the best communication, and Justin and his crew were super organized every step of the way. He would give us a heads up on things that we needed to do like select fixtures ahead of time, so we never felt caught off-guard. Ascent and the team were great to work with! There was a lot of value to the preconstruction and communication with our architect and Ascent before the start of the project. I would highly recommend Ascent and would certainly use the company for any projects in the future!”

~ Nicole Sullivan

“It took a few years for us to even start seriously thinking about a renovation project because of the horror stories you hear about general contractors. We interviewed a handful and our concerns didn’t change much until we met with Justin and his team at Ascent Contracting, Inc. Justin clearly laid out what to expect from the beginning so there would be no surprises. That clear communication was consistent all the way through the completion of the project. The whole team was very communicative, approachable, and trustworthy. We always felt like we were being taken care of and our opinion mattered; truly making it collaborative and fulfilling our vision for our remodel. We felt respected and supported during the build and we would (and do) highly recommend Ascent Contracting, Inc. The quality of the work is superb and the craftsmanship is beautiful. We couldn’t be more pleased with how our home turned out.”

~ Meredith Van Horn and Shane Rourke

“I’ve known and worked with Justin on several projects since 2014.  He is an excellent contractor!  He is very dedicated, attentive to details, and communicative.  He pays attention to my drawings, asks questions if he doesn’t understand, and has an easy rapport with clients.  For example, he was about to start framing a pop-top I designed.  We were on the phone with the structural engineer working through a very complicated detail about connecting existing framing with new.  It is so impressive to have a contractor working through details of a project before we actually started building.  (It was after the demolition, so we had a good look at the tie-in issue.)  That is the sign of a person who wants to do an excellent job.  And he did.  He’s so good he doesn’t need my recommendation, but I offer it anyway.”

Regards,
John B. Collins, RA, NCARB

“From an Architect’s perspective, it has been a pleasure to work with Justin and his team.  Ascent’s dedication to quality and customer care is refreshing to see and their willingness to work as a team with designers and engineers makes the process not only efficient but paramount to the execution of innovative ideas.”  

~ Kevin Sietmann
Architect, n2 workshop, LLC

“ArcWest Architects began working with Justin Bride of Ascent Contracting Inc. in 2019. We had teamed up for a challenging remodel and addition to an historic home in the Potter Highlands Landmark District. What I was impressed with the most is their openness and communication with both the regulatory agencies and the ArcWest team. Communication is a key attribute which ensures a smooth and successful process. I will gladly team up with Ascent, when possible, and would recommend Justin and his team.”

~ Kevin Anderson
Partner, ArcWest Architects, Inc.

“Justin is extremely and holistically engaged in his projects and he is truly collaborative in his process with other industry professionals.  He is prudent in wanting to understand details up front to operate with efficiency. It is obvious in Justin’s project approach that he has his customers best interests top of mind. His decisions are made not to save time or money but to achieve the greatest results. I would absolutely recommend Justin to future clients.”
~ Brad Tomecek
Tomecek Studio Architecture