"Working with Chris and his team was a true delight. Our newly purchased home in Volcano, HI needed major TLC: the lanai affected by the elements, dated appliances, kitchen, bathrooms and floors. Chris made it all happen on time and very thoroughly. He discovered quite a few issues that were not on the surface and addressed them promptly. Looking back I can still see this magnificent home so desperate for the loving touch, and now it's a palace with all its royal glory. I loved the attention to detail, impeccable taste (we were working with Chris remotely), thoughtful observations and desire to go an extra mile to get things done. I will be the most happy to continue working with Chris, his wife Amanda who helped us navigate through the financials of this deal and provided insightful research, and the entire Aloha Crusaders team in the future. It was easy to communicate, we were in touch the entire time and this is something of help for the out of state home owners - knowing that your precious house is in trustworthy hands. Mahalo Nui for your outstanding work!"-Julia and Timur, Volcano, Hawaii

"Chris first painted the outside of our home in 2006 and did a fantastic job.  Was very impressed with his prep work and then the quality of the painting.  So much so that we have referred him to friends ever since that time. In the ten to 12 years that I have worked with Chris he has painted over 30 homes in my development, either exterior or interior, including coming back and painting the outside of our home another time and completing 4 or 5 interior projects for us.  We have found his attention to detail unparalleled and the finished work has always been great.  It’s all in the prep work for Chris and he takes the time to make sure he is getting it done the right way.  Having done quite a bit of painting through the years I challenged Chris with keeping things perfectly straight with his paint lines and have come to find that he can paint a straight line better than any painter I have ever seen!   Aside from the work, Chris is an easy contractor to be around and have always felt that he is responsible and trustworthy and that Chris always had our interests front of mind.  Chris and his wife Amanda have become friends over the years and have always treated our house as if it was their own. Great painter and all around great services.  He takes the necessary steps to do the job the right way and give you the results you want!  Its hard to find reliable contractors and we felt we found one with Chris Bates." -Tom Clancy, Columbus, Ohio

"I have had the distinct pleasure of having Amanda Bates serve as my personal home organizer and detailer for over ten years. As a single man, I am personally unable to see the finer aspects of home organization. Well, Mrs. Bates has made an absolute marvel for me and my guests. If you need your space intelligently thought out, incorporating efficient utilization of square footage, and maintained to perfection, I highly recommend you employ her services. I am sad that after 10 years or more, I'm losing a worry free, and trustworthy service to the island of Hawaii. I will never view the island the same. Just Kidding! If you need a home service, I highly urge you to give her an opportunity." -Cy Chambers, Columbus, Ohio

"Amanda and Chris have worked at my 10,000 sq ft residence for over a decade. Their work always met high expectations and they both have an eye for perfection. Friends, ultimately trustworthy and conscientious of the owner’s needs. Wonderful family." -Richard, Columbus, Ohio

"We wanted to give our kitchen and living room a fresh clean look, and after a failed attempt of painting ourselves, we decided that it was best to call a professional.  We were happy to find Aloha Crusaders and the Bates 'Ohana. Amanda and Chris were prompt in responding to any questions we had and giving us a detailed estimate.  They were willing to take on our job and work with our budget. We showed Chris a few pictures of craftsman style trim we liked around windows and doors and he was able to replicate the look.  We are so happy with the end result.  Chris is truly a professional painter and carpenter and his attention to detail is of a high standard.  We highly recommend Aloha Crusaders for any paint and carpentry work and we look forward to work with them again when Chris will return to remodel our fireplace surround."
-The Mitchell Family, Kamuela, Hawaii

“We had Chris and Amanda from Aloha Crusaders remodel our home in preparation for listing it for sale. It took extensive work to bring the home back to its former glory but Chris and his team did an amazing job. Amanda really has an eye for design and we are so glad we took her suggestions to use exotic monkey pod wood for the vanity and kitchen countertops. The finished remodel looked so amazing! We loved our house so much we had mixed emotions when our home sold on the first day it was listed. We are positive the amazing work done by Aloha Crusaders contributed much to how quickly the house sold. We whole-heartedly recommend Chris and Amanda from Aloha Crusaders for all of your remodeling needs.”
-Darrell & Vivienne Houghton

"When we moved into our new home, the Sellers, as well as most of the people in our circle had used Chris for interior and exterior painting for years! So, we thought we’d give him a try.  We did a whole house renovation and Chris did a beautiful job painting. However, the projects we were most impressed with were the staining of our custom staircase and the staining and painting of Brandt’s Bar. We have hickory flooring throughout and Chris, through painstaking trial and error, perfectly matched the staircase treads and handrail to the floor. Once I finished trimming out our bar we left for vacation and Chris took over and filled, sanded, and applied the same stain to the trim and then beautifully covered the wood with multiple layers of polyurethane. You can probably see pictures of it in his gallery! I am a Realtor and I’ve referred Chris & Amanda out to all my clients! Chris & Amanda are beautiful and caring people who treat your home as if it is their own!" -Brad Brandt, Hilliard, Ohio

"Chris Bates has been improving and beautifying our home since 2009. He's done a wide variety of work:  interior painting, repairing and repainting exterior stucco, repairing and refinishing baseboards, cleaning and painting the wood deck, putting down tile floors, replacing a sink, and installing hardwood flooring in six rooms. Chris takes obvious pride in his work. He's determined to do the job right and takes the initiative to remedy any problem that arises. We have complete trust in his competence and trustworthiness, he just is a delightful person. We've enjoyed his company over the years, and he and his wonderful family have become our friends. Hawai'i's gain is our loss! Aloha." -Mari McLean and Ann James, Pataskala, Ohio