Superb results. Happy, grateful clients.
We enjoy getting to know our clients personally and building residences that often remain in families for generations.
“Working with Andrew and Todd is like buying a high-end Swiss watch; both work meticulously.”
“I have worked with other builders on the Vineyard, and I can say without hesitation that Andrew Flake is among the best, if not the best, builder on the island. Andrew is a gentleman and a sage builder who takes great care in his relationships, and I consider myself a fortunate (and grateful) benefactor of that.”
“Andrew and his team worked on a difficult waterfront site in a remote area of the island. He then stepped up to very exacting specifications of a modern house with no moldings and zero tolerance for mistakes. Andrew was able to execute and deliver a finished product that is spectacular.”
“I don’t think I have met a more honest and decent human being. Scrupulous does not begin to describe Andrew’s approach to business and life in general. His care and workmanship is as good as it gets. And he stands behind whatever he touches.”
“Andrew built us two formidable, magnificent homes, on time and on budget. We found the construction of both houses a highly pleasant and enjoyable experience.”
“I was able to make frequent changes during twenty months of the construction process, which put an extra burden on the builder, Mr. Flake. Both he and his foreman took all these changes in stride – which of course had the effect of encouraging me to ask for even more alterations. Despite all that, and contrary to all five warnings I’d been given by well-meaning friends, Andrew and his team managed to keep costs very reasonable for beginning to end. I can hardly stress the importance of that sufficiently…”
“Andrew has always bent over backwards to be fair in his charging policies. I don’t think I have met a more honest and decent human being. Scrupulous does not begin to describe his approach to business and life in general. We have had several additional projects on our property and never even considered trying someone new or getting competing bids. Andrew’s care and workmanship is as good as it gets. And he stands behind whatever he touches.”
“I have communicated with Andrew when he has been in Florida and when he has been competing in triathlons in Europe. I never feel as though I am bothering him. And whenever problems have cropped up, we work through them together. I think the world of him and the professionalism he has brought to his entire organization. I unreservedly recommend him for any project – large or small.”
“Having had a bad experience with our first contractor, we were determined to do our homework so we would not have the same kind of problems. We grilled Andrew and contacted a bunch of his references and soon became convinced that he was the man for us. And we have been delighted ever since.”
“I can’t tell you how much joy the house gives me every day and how proud I am of what we have done. Throughout the whole building process, I was impressed with your team’s professionalism, coaching and execution on our building plans. Thank you.”
“The Flake team was always there for me – from the beginning in helping me value engineer the project to make it fit within my budget to explaining each step of the construction process so that I could manage your work and understand each aspect of the development. You allowed me to be on top of all of the details and yet you inspired me with confidence that you would be taking care of all the details. In the end, you built a house that far surpassed my dreams in terms of aesthetics and sound construction – and you completed it on time and significantly under budget.”
“The house now is one of the true joys of my life. I am continuing to see details that I love and am continually impressed by how solidly it was constructed by you and your team. I look forward to many, many years of enjoyment.”
“Your life advice on how to negotiate with my neighbors and your aesthetic advice as we made important decisions in the construction process were both invaluable to me.”
“The house was such a delight to build and Andrew’s craftsmanship and oversight were so superb that we felt confident enough enlarging and enhancing the project as it went along.”
“Andrew is completely honest and very careful with his clients’ money. He demands as much of his subcontractors as he reasonably can and his subcontractors tended to be the best around.”
“When I decided to undertake an extensive renovation project for our family house in Chilmark, Andrew was the obvious choice.”
“There were a lot of moving pieces to our project and a lot of family members to please. Andrew was able to deftly manage all aspects of the project and, just as importantly, all of the family personalities.”
“Andrew has the ability to think like an architect, which is an extremely valuable skill as a contractor.”
“Andrew brought our project in on time and on budget. He was very careful to make us aware of the cost of each stage of the project and provided us with options when the cost seemed high.”
“Thank you for the beautiful job you and your company did for us in building our guesthouse. This was clearly no ordinary building and it required your careful attention to detail and thoughtful execution to complete. We enjoyed working with all of the people you brought to the job. We very much appreciated the craftsmanship and warm personalities.”
“While I’m not yet ready for my next project, when I am, you’ll get my first call.”
“From the time of contract negotiation to project completion, Andrew A. Flake, Inc. performed their work with integrity, honest and focused diligence. Our budgets and schedules were taken seriously and met successfully. All work was performed with great care and to the highest standards. I can highly recommend AA Flake, Inc. to anyone seeking a positive and rewarding construction experience.” — Owner’s Representative
“We consider you, Andrew, to be one of our best and strongest customers and a person who has excellent business skills as well as a great amount of integrity.” — The Chief Lending Officer, Edgartown National Bank