Peter McDermott
A Lifetime of Craftsmanship
Still headquartered in Moline more than 40 years after Peter McDermott started it, the construction company that bears his name continues to serve loyal customers throughout the Quad City Metro Area.
The last forty years have seen peaks and valleys for the Quad Cities construction industry, and more than a few builders have left the scene. McDermott Construction has survived and flourished thanks to Peter's ambitious work ethic and perseverance, his sense of fairness and, above all, the ongoing support of his loyal customers. Fostering trust through competent, customized service turned out to be a pretty good business plan!
We're honored to have been entrusted to translate so many dreams into reality. Browsing this site will give you an idea of the attention to detail evident in all our work, from stunning residential projects to impressive commercial complexes. Due to the current economic situation we're also seeing an uptick in additions and renovation of existing properties. We do it all!
The choice of contractor for your project shouldn't be taken lightly. Go with the pros for a job you can live with for years to come. Go with McDermott Construction! With McDermott Construction, the "extras" are not extras. Remember: "We Pry Harder!"
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Testimonials
“We had the pleasure of working with Pete on a large renovation project at our facility in Davenport, IA. From the start, Pete was dependable, responsive, communicative and very accessible through the whole project. We feel his pricing was fair and when any issues or changes arose during the project, Pete was very open about how to handle them and the costs associated with them.
We highly recommend Pete for any construction projects and we will use him again aw we continue to make improvements at our facilities.”
“I am honored to provide a letter of recommendation based upon my experiences with Pete Mcdermott over the past 30+ years. I am not only willing to provide an endorsement of Pete; I am enthusiastic about submitting a letter recounting how well he works with customers, potential customers, and past customers. Space Pete is equally professional in dealing with government officials. I have seen Pete perform well as a construction manager on projects ranging from small office operations to project as big as $2.5 million. Space he performed with skill and professionalism across-the-board.
Pete’s performance in constructing a new distribution in product packaging center for Moline dispatch publishing company showcased his ability to organize, hire, and keep on target project completion. Pete kept Mcdermott construction on the job and within tight timetable is required by the project.
I have full confidence the above noted skills will make Pete successful in any future project or leader ship role.”
“I’ve been hiring Peter since I first moved into my house over 40 years ago. They did my kitchen cabinets, finished the basement, and even rewired the lights in my bedroom into a single switch! There’s nothing Peter can’t do.”
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About Me
MY NAME IS PETER
Peter is a Quad City Area native, born and raised in Moline, Illinois, with over 40 years of construction experience.
McDermott Construction began in 1978 when Peter set out to establish himself, starting with decks and other modest residential projects in the Moline area. A two-man operation at first, they called themselves "McDeck" and "The Decksperts." As his skills and business acumen matured, Peter's portfolio included increasingly impressive projects in the residential and commercial
MY PROMISE
I’ll only work with the best materials and use highly skilled labor. I never compromise quality for time and give my clients realistic schedules that accommodate their lives and businesses. I strive for honest customer service, and the best outcomes.