The Renovator

Re-building from the Rubble

Renovator Dave and this crew have been dedicated to helping restore the pain that remains and continue to bring progress to Sanibel through their work.

Getting back on their feet

Sanibel Strong

Client REFERENCES

Having David Hare working on the restoration of our home after damage from hurricane Ian has been an entirely positive experience. His attention to detail and responsiveness are remarkable. He has accomplished in record time projects similar to those that have yet to be finished almost a year later from our former contractor. He has organized an efficient and proficient team who show up on time and get the work done. We would choose David first for any project we want done in the future. Highest recommendation. Plus, he is a great guy - pleasant, positive, and considerate.
Fran: 215.837.0367
Lee: 215.896.7866

Over two decades ago we visited a place that took our breaths away. A place that we could only dream of someday retiring to…Sanibel Island! Literally, from that moment on we challenged ourselves to make that dream a living reality because we knew that we needed to be there. As time passed, we slowly began to see the island’s treasure and beacon of light, the Sanibel Lighthouse flickering in a distance. We became less tolerant of braving the elements of long cold Winters that seem to never want to morph into Spring. We soon convinced ourselves that it was time to move onto the next chapter in our lives. Our long sought after dream finally became a reality, we found a home that we knew was our “Forever Home” on Sanibel Island. On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian devastated our beloved Sanibel Island. This catastrophic event tested our will, our strength and at times even our faith. Rebuilding from the aftermath seemed insurmountable! Like everyone else, finding a contractor was, and still is for some, a very daunting challenge. We knew that we had a long journey ahead of us especially since we again, like many others, had horrific experiences with various other contractors. It all changed for us once we contacted Dave Hare and his team at Renovation1. It didn’t take us long to realize that he and his team were the ones that we wanted to share our story with. He listened, he understood and most importantly delivered! The total experience with Renovation1 was a total 360 from what we had experienced with our previous contractor. Dave was very professional, reasonable, attentive and communicable to say the least. The “renovation” of our “Forever Home” is now completed. We will be forever grateful to Dave and his team for restoring our home on the island that still takes our breaths away! It is with such gratitude that we have this opportunity to share our recommendation with you all. Contact Renovation1 first and remember to tell Dave that Karen and Wally sent you!
Wally Cealina
716.994.1149
cwa612@aol.com

David Hare has been by far and away the best contractor I have ever worked with. I recommend him completely and without reservation. My house needed the works! Full replumbing, electric, tiling, new kitchen, new bathrooms, repainting and so forth. He gathered together a stellar team. They were always on time, showed up when David said they would and did fantastic work. David made sure the work was done to his exacting standards. How he managed to orchestrate all those workers in six weeks, I'll never know. I do know he would get back to me within minutes by text or phone call if I had any questions – every time. This is not a contractor who is hard to get a hold of or makes promises about showing up and schedules and not following through. This is a contractor who examines the detail of work done with a flashlight. If it is not done perfectly, he sees that it is redone. He worked with me so that I could stay within my budget. Not only were there no delays, the house was finished ahead of the projected deadline. Extensive plumbing, electrical work, new tile flooring, two new bathrooms, a new kitchen (with a gorgeous island) a screened in porch and painting in six weeks! My neighbors are stunned. People told me that I would be lucky to get it done in three months. It took six weeks. I am in love with the outcome! If you have an opportunity to use David Hare and Renovation 1, you will be very glad that you did!

Deirdre Flint
215.668.6472
deirdreflint@gmail.com
http://www.deirdreflint.net

Renovation1 is doing an astounding job rebuilding our home after Hurricane Ian. David and his crew are just solid & trustworthy people…the real deal. They took away the overwhelming stress of rebuilding from us and are moving along fast and seamlessly. The work performed is done correctly, no shortcuts or half measures taken. We are just so impressed. Dave is efficient, communicative, and professional. He always seems to be ten steps ahead of us in our project, and we will be back in our home in record time. Our home looks beautiful. Highly, highly recommend Renovation1!

This is a letter on behalf of David Hare of Sanibel, Florida. His company, Renovation 1 and employees have been very helpful in the restoration of Sanibel Island. I initially became aware of David's professionalism this last summer on Sanibel Island when he added minor repairs to our home. During the construction, I found David to be very responsible and committed. I recognized David as a person of "service above self" and sponsored him into the Sanibel/Captiva Rotary Club. Mr. Hare pledged and has abided by the four-way test of Rotary: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? He believes and accepts by these tenets. Mr. Hare is one of the most helpful individuals on Sanibel Island. He is always available to help others. After Hurricane Ian, himself and his employees assisted others in removing debris, destroyed appliances, mucking plaster boards and rebuilding and repairs of several homes on Sanibel despite losing his own tools, lodging and vehicles in the floods and water surges of Hurricane Ian. Unlike many contractors on Sanibel, David is a man of his word. He and his crew show up when they say they will and perform superior to the acceptable standards. David's careers have included many honorable professions. He was a commercial jet pilot after finishing Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised on Lake Erie and developed a compassion for sea water. After several years of flying commercial jets, he bought a 48-foot sailboat and he and his cat sailed around the world for three years. After he completed his adventure on the seas, he went to the "Silicon Valley" to work as a computer expert. Next after maritime school, he became a Captain for mega-yachts and worked on the water at oil drilling sites. At age 65, David completed his Florida home building and contractors’ education and passed his certifications to start building on Sanibel, for which he has been very successful. I cannot say enough good things about David and his Renovation 1 construction company. His employees are very happy working for him. He often was seen bringing lunch to his employees and sitting down and talking with them. He is a very honest and reputable individual.

We discovered a pretty serious structural problem in the ceiling of our lanai (wood rot, mold etc) shortly before we were leaving to go up north for the holidays. We were given Dave's name and he met with us pretty quickly. He outlined best/worst case scenarios and gave us a quote. We gave him the ok and left, knowing we wouldn't be back for two months. Upon our return you would have never known they were there. Everything was finished up, cleaned up and looked fresh and new. Overall Dave and his crew did a great job.

"From the first phone call and meeting to completion of our renovation Dave has been truly exceptional to work with. He is 100% responsive 100% of the time. His work is thorough, thoughtful, detailed, and flawless. Dave and his workers were a joy to work with. In a time where it has been difficult to find contractors that are responsive and workers who put in the effort to do their best, The Renovator has been a true gift. Our newly painted house looks wonderful, and we will be enjoying our lanai for years to come. I would HIGHLY recommend Dave and his crew again and again."

"We were so impressed by David's thoroughness, attention to detail, and professionalism and would not hesitate to contract his services again or to recommend him to others."

"Recently, David Hare and his team reconstructed our entrance-way and stairs. We could not be more pleased. Firstly, the work was excellent, first class quality. Secondly, and just as important, was the professional and enthusiastic manner in which the job was handled. Phone calls were returned immediately, the price was fair, and everything was done on time and on budget. We highly recommend David, and certainly will use him and his crew again."

"David has been overseeing the renovation of my house, inside and out, since February. He's very close to finishing the project. He has done an outstanding job with everything. Whether it was work he did for himself, or contracted out. everything was done with the utmost care and expertise! I absolutely could not be happier with all of his work! If it's something he doesn't do himself, he finds the right people for the job. If any work by others isn't up to his standard, he takes care of it immediately. I've renovated three houses and I can honestly say that I've never worked with a contractor that cares as much as David does. As long as he's in Florida, I would never consider using a different contractor."

Upon receiving a recommendation from a friend, we contacted David Hare, The Renovator, to repair ceiling damage caused by a leaky water heater. Along with Zach, the company's sheet rock specialist, David's crew arrived as scheduled and completed the work expertly and efficiently. They were extremely respectful of our house, and after the sheet rock replacement, re- insulation, texturing, and painting were done as estimated, they left the "worksite" clean and vacuumed. We're extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend them for your home or business renovation project.

What a difference a good contractor makes! The Renovator completely transformed our kitchen, great room, and dining room into an open, comfortable, attractive living space and we love it. David Hare and his crew of Zack, Soren, Alex and additional subcontractors were very professional, attentive to detail and committed to pleasing us. We highly recommend them and will be continuing to use them for future projects.

"We were very pleased with the professionalism, affordability, style and speed of David Hare and his crew at Renovation1 llc. There is a saying that when you get work done, you can have it done well, you can have it done fast, or you can have it done cheap, but not all three. We really lucked out in choosing Renovation1 llc, as we got a very high quality job, completed in 3 1/2 weeks, and at a great price!

Our new kitchen is so gorgeous and utilitarian, and the crew was able to get everything done in a very short period of time, even with David Quarantining with Covid! The crew worked closely with us to make sure that all of our kitchen needs were met and we are so happy with how it turned out. It really improved the quality of our lives.

We appreciate the renovation so much and would highly recommend David Hare and Renovation1 to anyone looking to do a home remodeling project."

Thank You David!