Building great projects with great people
At Lycos Finish, we are a specialty contractor specializing in finish carpentry and solid surface fabrication, serving General Contractors across the Midwest. With a strong focus on collaboration, efficiency, quality, innovation, and integrity, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing excellent service, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety in every aspect of our work.
Our Services
We offer a full scope of installation services, including architectural woodwork, finish carpentry, doors and hardware, accessories, and other specialty items for the commercial construction industry. Our solid surface fabrication capabilities include thermoforming, digital templating, and CNC machining, allowing us to create custom designs and products for unique spaces. Whether you need customized carpentry, solid surface fabrication, or installation services, we have the expertise and resources to bring your project to life.
What Makes Us Different
Our team has a skilled hand and a good eye for the finer details. From our estimators to our carpenters, we ensure accuracy and precision in all areas of a project. We are 100% committed to safety, and our tools are updated, maintained, and used properly. With the help of our construction management system and on-site tablets, we can bring the office to the job, streamlining communication, real-time data entry, and document management. We're on your schedule, not the other way around, and we make sure that all products and materials get ordered way before we need them.
Our History
Lycos, Inc. was founded in 2007 by Jon Taylor, who discovered his passion for solid surface fabrication while installing residential countertops in 2004. Since then, Lycos has expanded into two divisions: Lycos Finish and Lycos Manufacturing. We have grown to 70 employees with two locations: our office HQ in Omaha and our manufacturing facility in Treynor, IA. We currently have fabrication and installation teams across Nebraska and Iowa, including Kearney, Des Moines, Lincoln, and Omaha.
Our Core Values
We believe in collaboration, efficiency, quality, innovation, and integrity in every aspect of our business. We believe success comes from collaboration with our team and yours. We strive to improve performance, productivity, time management, and more for our employees, our vendors, and our clients. We are always evaluating our quality before, during, and after a project. We approach all aspects of our business aiming to solve inefficiencies in the field, in the shop, and in the office. We believe in honesty, open communication, and integrity in every aspect of our work.
Poor Management and Lack of Care
The reviewer, Bob Mayfield, expresses strong dissatisfaction with the company's management and ownership. He believes that the owner is only interested in making money and does not care about the welfare of his employees.
Negative Experience in the Shipping Area
Bob had a negative experience in the shipping area, where he was the only employee. He feels that he was mistreated and taken advantage of, and that the management did not care about his situation.
Criticisms and Complaints
The reviewer's criticisms are focused on the management and ownership, whom he believes are only interested in profits and do not prioritize the well-being of their employees.

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