Agape Construction Co

Review from John O'Shaughnessy

We recently attempted to work with Agape for a master bathroom remodel in our home. They presented an impressive design, and we were fully aligned on the bid and pricing—we were genuinely excited and ready to move forward. Then they sent us a 17-page contract that was heavily one-sided in their favor. Among the most concerning provisions: they basically accept no responsibility if anything goes wrong on the job; they alone decide when payments are due and when the project is considered complete; only 5% can be held back at the end, leaving the customer with virtually no leverage for punch-list items; change orders include nearly 40% markup (well above industry standards); if they damage your driveway, it’s your problem; and if one of their subcontractors makes a mistake and burns your house down, the contract states that your homeowners insurance must cover it—not them. It also requires waiving any right to sue them and agreeing to pay their legal fees in any dispute. (The only means by which you may take any action against them is through arbitration in accordance with Christian Conciliation rules, and this shall be at your expense.) My attorney reviewed it and strongly advised against signing, noting that Missouri law generally enforces the terms of the written contract in disputes. With his guidance, we proposed substantial but reasonable redlines to make the agreement fairer for us as customers while remaining equitable for Agape. They showed no willingness to negotiate any changes and ultimately “fired” us as clients. I suspect they’ve been burned badly in the past and had their lawyer draft an extremely protective, one-sided contract as a result. That’s understandable to a point, but in this day and age, no one should sign something they wouldn’t expect to be read back to them verbatim in court. We’re not litigious at all—we’re easy to work with, own an older home that needs many updates, and had genuinely hoped to build a long-term relationship with them for multiple projects. This was a straightforward bathroom remodel with no unusual complexities, so their refusal to budge on anything and decision to walk away from a good-sized job was disappointing. This isn’t a review of their workmanship, but a word of caution: anyone considering Agape should read the contract very carefully and fully understand what they’re signing before proceeding.

Review from Kelsey R

We did not have a positive experience consulting with Agape Construction. We are in the midst of a full renovation of a 1904 World’s Fair–era home and initially hoped to engage their team for the entire project. Unfortunately, the consultation itself was unproductive. The estimator provided little practical guidance and conveyed a dismissive tone that suggested our project was not a priority. While we understand that reputable firms may be busy and selective, the manner in which this was communicated came across as condescending rather than professional. A renovation budget of approximately $400,000 is substantial by industry standards, yet there was no meaningful discussion around scope, strategy, or value engineering. We left the meeting feeling discouraged rather than informed. Ultimately, we sought a partner who respects both the historical significance of the home and the seriousness of the investment, and this experience did not reflect that level of professionalism

Review from Margaret Hooks

From making the appointment to the job completion I had a fantastic experience. Communication was fantastic on keeping me informed on my appointment. When Tyrus arrived he was very professional and friendly. Our shower door was not closing correctly, Tyrus was knowledgeable about what the problem was and was able to fix it. He was also very patient with my 4 year old whom was very interested in what Tyrus was doing at our house. I recommend Agape.

Review from Heather Creech

Shoutout to Agape Construction – Celebrating 40 Years! Our chamber had the pleasure of visiting Agape Construction to hear their incredible story and meet the talented team behind it all. For 40 years, Agape has been a trusted, one-stop shop for remodeling needs—working with all budgets and delivering truly exceptional results. Their passion, professionalism, and craftsmanship are second to none. Congratulations to the Agape team on this amazing milestone—here’s to many more years of building dreams!

Review from Sarah Cornell

Agape built us a beautiful deck. They had to convert a window to a door in the process. It also involved electrical work. All the workers were professional and polite. They kept us informed every day as to where they would be working, what they would be doing and they did an excellent job of cleaning up each day. The entire project from start to finish was well planned by them and executed perfectly. I highly recommend the company.

Review from Lisa Galati

Denny and I had Agape do our bathroom years ago so we called them to bid on our backyard pavilion. Our expectations were pretty high, so we didn't think it was possible to exceed our expectations, but they did. We have never worked with a company that is so thorough and detailed, just how we like it. They not only did what they said they would, they went beyond. Their attention to detail was exactly what we wanted. We have rarely to never, had a company give us constant updates on what would be happening, along with constant monitoring of the project each step along the way. We are very detail oriented homeowners and Agape was right up our alley. They exceeded our very high expectations! ps Brian Kelly, our project manager, was excellent!

Review from Toni McKee

I am so grateful for finding this company for my kitchen remodel! I had been let down by a different build firm, and someone suggested Agape Construction, so I contacted them. Their responsiveness was above and beyond expectations, along with their quality and professionalism. I felt like a valued client from the moment of first contact, and throughout every interaction with each team member of this company. The owner of the company met with me, discussed my project, and built out a gorgeous kitchen remodel for me within the quoted timeline. When does that ever happen with construction?! They even took the time to maintain a clean and orderly jobsite during construction. I highly, highly recommend Agape Construction!

Review from Debi Stark

We hired Agape to do a remodel of our offices and they did a fabulous job. They were in and completed within quoted timeline, which has never happened before with any job I've had done. Easy to work with, did exactly what we asked, collaborated well on solutions to areas that needed to be changed once into the job. I would highly recommend Agape Construction.

Review from Ralph H.

Review from Carolyn F.

They provided good quality work. They were professional and they responded to us in a timely manner via email and phone. Services Rendered: They did some repair work on our garage. We have contacted them for future services as well.