“Mike was an excellent partner on this project. From the bidding stage through to move-in day, he was involved in every step of the process. He is responsive, attentive to detail, and brings a trustworthy team. Mike appreciates the beauty of a historic property and made suggestions along the way that were characteristic of the home at the time. Whenever there were surprises uncovered, Mike had options for us to consider. He also did a great job of assessing potential issues before they arose. Mike is a great communicator and coached us through some tough decisions. My husband and I always felt like a priority during this process and knew that Mike had our best interest in mind. He is very intelligent, a problem solver, completely honest, and does not cut corners. I would recommend Mike and his team again for any future project. He was a partner throughout the project and continues to remain involved through the little questions that we have now. Mike brings a calming presence to the site and a wealth of knowledge to every problem.”

“Working with Mike Ball has been the best contracting experience we’ve ever had. His professionalism is unmatched. Mike completed the job in the amount of time he said he would, oversaw all of the work himself, and considered himself personally responsible both for the workers (each of whom was friendly, respectful, and experienced) and for the work they did. Mike understood his role as contractor, and he was highly skilled at performing his duties. We were actually allowed the pleasure of telling him what we wanted at the start and then being delightfully uninvolved until the job was completed. And the project itself is seamless with our home–it looks like it is a part of the original construction! We recommend Mike eagerly and with pleasure.”

“The work that Mike Ball and Element Construction did on our house was perfect. Truly. From flooring, to framing, to drywall work, to paint, to ordering and installing appliances, to negotiating warranty replacement costs for old faulty products, to electrical work, to daily communication and supervision…..it was perfect. I could not recommend Element more highly!”

“Your days of poorly done jobs, uncertainty about your home and unanswered phone calls are over. Mike Ball is the best contractor I have ever encountered. He is efficient, will give you a fantastic finished product, does his research to find the best in the business if it is an area he does not do himself and is fantastic about correspondence. One of the hardest things in this industry is a lack of communication and knowledge. Mike knows his stuff and he will not leave you in the dark. He will answer his phone, respond to text and email promptly. He truly explains everything and is wonderful about staying in touch. He will go the extra mile to make sure the job is done well and in a timely fashion. You can trust Mike completely and respect his opinion on all matters. His professionalism stands far above the rest.”

“It is my great pleasure to highly recommend working with Mike Ball and his team at Element Construction. The Virginia Discovery Museum and Panera partnered with this great group in 2012 to create an exhibit for the Charlottesville community in the back gallery of the museum. Our goal was to recreate the Panera experience for small children who visit the museum. This was the museum’s first experience partnering with a local contractor to create an exhibit for the museum. Our needs and schedule were complex. The stakes were high – we wanted a high quality exhibit that evoked the Panera experience that was safe, durable, interactive and educational. Throughout the process Element construction was there with professional, calm, supportive advice and guidance and the final product is incredible! It surpasses our expectations and families and children love playing in the Panera. Mike’s entire team was consistently professional and went above and beyond to get the job done. It was a fantastic experience and we can whole heartedly recommend Element Construction to anyone. Mike truly listened to our unique needs and timeline and created something beyond our expectations.
Thank you Element!”