We just completed a renovation with Phoenix which included removing our old wooden deck, building a screen porch and paved patio, and all the smaller considerations that go with those projects. We considered a smaller contracting outfit but decided to go with Phoenix. What interested us about Phoenix initially was the breadth of experience and expertise reflected on their website, but what sealed it was our initial meetings with, and proposal from, Phoenix's co-owner and design guru, Clint. We had only vague ideas of what we wanted, but Clint saw all the possibilities and was generous with his vision, while still being mindful of budget concerns and presenting alternatives to satisfy those. As we were new to doing a home project of this scope, Clint was patient with answering our many questions and addressing any concerns we had. A benefit of going with a larger and more established contracting firm like this, we found, is their access to, and existing relationships with, the "best of the best" sub-contractors and suppliers. I think they also must have some sort of magic deal with the permit authorities (or perhaps it's just vast experience and knowing how to get these things through efficiently) because that part of the process, which we expected to produce the biggest delay, went at lightning speed! Indeed, one of the great things about Phoenix is that they keep everything moving forward. The projects and subprojects kept moving at a breakneck pace. Clint makes sure everybody’s taking care of their responsibilities (including, sometimes, you the homeowners). In the end, the project was done literally months ahead of schedule and we are very pleased with it. We'd absolutely use Phoenix again if we ever get our act together enough to do another home renovation, which is a big "if" as we are generally lazy people. But we're so glad we finally did this project, after having it on our backburner for over a decade, and that we did it with Phoenix.