I had a terrible experience with a kitchen remodel, and David from Big Ideas came in to save the day. He was an absolute pleasure to work with - communicating with me every step of the way, offering excellent suggestions, and ensuring the work was top notch. He and his crew, in particular a fantastic painter, Edgar, corrected the botched work in a very quick timeframe and made the kitchen even better than I imagined. On the final day, he left a bottle of wine and chocolates on my counter. Absolute class act! Without hesitation, I strongly recommend Big Ideas for any construction needs you may have. read more

Finally a contractor that has integrity and great communication, is honorable, reliable, trustworthy, and respectful! They're the real deal. True professionals; quality, clean workmanship. They do what they can (are amazingly resourceful) to meet your needs and get the job done well. The owner, Dave, is transparent throughout the project. That is huge. He sent me a schedule when work began that not only was adhered to but they came in 2 weeks early. I had Dave and his team gut and remodel my only bathroom with a shower so finishing ahead of schedule was such a surprising gift. He handles everything with ease and positivity. There were minor occurrences that any project can have and he handled them and me smoothly. He takes care of business! Believe me, I have hired a few generals and have been put through some awful situations, nightmares, so I know the range of contractors out there. Dave/Big Ideas is an excellent GC. Worth every penny. Im extremely happy with my bathroom. Get a quote. trust me your search will end with them. read more

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The best around! Call them you will be pleased!Top notch company! Everyone is very committed!

Big Ideas Construction and owner Dave Hippert was amazing to work with. He listened to my ideas and made them happen. He was always available to troubleshoot any problems and fix them with a smile on his face. Dave employs quality people who were professional and did superior work. I would highly recommend him to remodel your kitchen or bathrooms. He totally changed the look of my house and we are super happy with the job. read more

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Dave and team completely renovated our full kitchen and both bathrooms. This included layout changes, dropped walls, ceiling changes, and trenching concrete. He did an absolutely epic job. Working with Big Ideas means that you'll be working with two teams: Dave and his direct staff who do quality work, and then a variety of subs for tile/cabinetry/electrical/plumbing. Dave and his direct team are absolutely solid but even more impressive was the subcontractors that he brings to the table... in particular his tile guy and his cabinetry guy are just unbelievable. I was shocked at the attention to detail the whole team brought .... I'm incredibly picky and 99% of the time the crew was just doing spot on work. Our job site was challenging for a VARIETY of reasons and Big Ideas just plowed through obstacle after obstacle: budgetary, emotional, and physical!! Can't recommend Big Ideas enough. read more

We just completed a double bathroom remodel and we couldn't be happier with this entire company! From the owner Dave to the workers he had in our home! Reasonably priced. Step by step updates on the progress. Dave was on sight daily and communicating with us threw the entire process! I would highly recommend them for any and all home remodels! Polite, courteous, and a pleasure to have in my home! A+ for this local business! read more

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For our bathroom install and streamlining our entertainment center Start to finish perfect estimates on time. Great recommendations on tile, floor, vanity, and really friendly and courteous service. Covid practices followed and a pleasure to work with. read more

Big Ideas just (mostly) completed my home remodel. It initially started as a kitchen/family room redo but eventually became more of the whole house because I trusted the work being done. Dave and company (which means mostly Eddie) were a pleasure to work with and provided more detailed communication than I expected (another pleasant surprise in the experience). It was easy to share ideas with Dave and get quick feedback. His ideas outside the initial plans were greatly appreciated and always spot on for what was needed. One of the things I most appreciated about working with Dave was his willingness to preserve my custom cabinets built by a friend and incorporate with the newly build island/peninsula. Careful care was taken to protect the existing cabinets, even while tearing out the old countertops. The kitchen now looks like I had envisioned it. And why the "mostly"? There was a measurement mistake for my new refrigerator (not Dave's mistake!) that meant adjusting my custom cabinet which meant finding hickory to use for making new doors and then matching the existing stain. Waiting for the new doors to be delivered and installed mid January. I'd call on Dave and Big Ideas to work here again! read more

We are so happy that we chose Big Ideas for our master bath/laundry room combo remodel! We contacted and interviewed at least half dozen contractors and took a couple months to arrive at a decision. We just weren't comfortable with the other contractors for various reasons; but Big Ideas was just what we had in mind. Dave (the owner) was thorough and clear about what we were to expect and the schedule was right on the wall next to our bathroom so we knew what was happening each day. He was always available for communication and exceptionally responsive to all of our concerns and questions. His subcontractors were very polite, professional and did quality work. His right hand man, Rory was amazing also. He did all the demolition work that was super challenging for us; as remodeling is not something for the faint-hearted :-), and somehow made it as clean as was humanly possible so we could still use the adjacent bedroom. The project was on time as scheduled and we now have a beautiful, bright and cheerful master bathroom from what was a dark useless bathroom that was poorly constructed.. and a laundry room, which we didn't have before. Thanks to Dave, Rory and all the wonderful subcontractors that made it possible - they're the best. If we have any future remodeling plans, we'd chose Big Ideas again without hesitation. (We couldn't delete the duplicate photo below or add one of the washer & dryer - we'll try later.) read more

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Dave and his crew remodeled my 90 year old bathroom to look like a designer showcase. His price was reasonable, he was on time, he was picky, gave great advice, he did what he said, he did what I asked, and stuck to his timeline and price quote. And he is a nice guy! Never asked for more money like some contractors do. His tile experts Jesse and Kevin did a superb job! I didn't think you could find a contractor like this today. I have already referred him to two friends. It's good to know that I now have someone to call if I need any more work on my house. read more

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I live in a condo complex and a neighbor had a sewage flood that seeped through the wall and into the floor of a bedroom in my unit. The neighbors were renting and I was getting no cooperation from my HOA regarding the neighboring homeowners information. I called my own insurance to get the ball rolling and was told to find my own company to do the repairs. Thank GOODNESS I found Dave and his crew! I was getting the run around from a few other companies I'd yelped and that were referred to me by friends. Dave came on his day off to give me an estimate. He was very kind and broke everything down for me so I could understand exactly what was going to be done, when and how. He could see that I was feeling overwhelmed and even referred me to someone to get my carpet installed as well. I posted pictures from where the wall had to be cut open and dried out to the current pictures after Dave's crew came. Can't even tell the catastrophe that was just a week ago! Thank you so much Big Ideas Construction! read more

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We own a historic home & recently finished a total bathroom remodel (literally down to the studs). We were really trying to stay true to the era of our home and we were just so excited with how it all turned out. Dave and his crew were extremely professional. He laid out his timeline, and he met it. His tile expert Jesse is such a perfectionist & an you will NOT be disappointed with his work. I went into this makeover with my "plans and ideas" and Dave and Jesse helped make my dream come true....they even made some suggestions that made it better! I can truly say that our bathroom turned out BETTER than I could have ever dreamed. Everyone who sees it is just blown away and we have recommended Big Ideas to several of our friends and neighbors. I would highly recommend them based on our experience - you won't be disappointed!! read more

We had a major water event the effected all of our cabinets and center island. Dave and Eddie always showed up on time, our early. Their work product was top notch and resulted in a repair that looks better than the original before the water damage. They leave the work site,every day in a very clean condition. When you find a contractor that does what they say they are going to do, show up when they say they are going to and do great work beyond expectations you don't want to use anyone else. By the way their cost was very reasonable with no surprises. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Dave Hippert of Big Ideas Construction to remodel our master bedroom and bath. After having a previous very negative experience with a kitchen remodel, we had some anxiety about starting a new project. BIg Ideas had excellent reviews on Yelp so we decided to give them a try. We were not disappointed. The prices were fair. The project ended within the quoted timeline. The work was high quality with much attention to detail. There was someone working here every day. All were easy to work and communicate with ( Eddie, Mike, Miquel) and a pleasure to have in our home. We especially appreciated Dave's clear, calm communication throughout the project. If a question or problem did arise, it was easily solved. The service was always friendly and courteous. Big Ideas Construction really does want to leave you a happy customer which we are! We would highly recommend them for your project. read more

We asked our plumber about a bathroom remodel and he suggested Dave from Big Ideas. What a great suggestion! In keeping with the name of his business, he had many good "ideas" to offer from his years of experience, yet he did not force his opinions on us. He expressed to us that we were the ones to ultimately live with the bathroom so we needed to choose what was right for us. That was the right thing for him to say! Two bathrooms later and we are writing him a great review. We were very pleased that when the work began Dave posted a copy of the work schedule so that we were alerted to who was coming each day, and whether it was morning or afternoon. If any changes to that schedule needed to be made he cleared it with us in advance. They took extra precautions to keep our home clean by laying down plastic on the carpet, paper on the entry tile, and sweeping and picking up tools so that our home stayed reasonably presentable despite the remodel. Rory, Dave's right hand man, is on time, hardworking, neat, very pleasant, and does great work! He laid the groundwork in our bathrooms for the wonderful finished product we have today.The work crews Dave has are independent contractors themselves and are tops in their fields. We had need of a plumber, electrician, drywaller, tile setter, cabinetmaker, and granite fabricator. Each and every one of these people did fine work for us and are professionals! Two other standouts are the tile setter and his partner, Jesse and Kevin. Jesse is more than a tile setter; he is an artist. He delights in using his talents to create a masterpiece with whatever medium he has - tile, natural stone, or carpet. He shoots for perfection and beauty, and that is what you get when his work is complete. We are extremely pleased with both bathrooms! Dave, Rory, and their crews could not have made us happier! The pricing was very fair compared to other estimates we obtained. The work was done in a very timely fashion, even finishing a little early on the 2nd bathroom. Dave, himself, is a very honest man with great integrity. He is always keeping a check on the project himself, and is available to talk with by phone or on site for questions or any issue. He made our remodels far better than we even expected. We have already recommended him to other people, and would use him again without question. read more

I highly recommend Dave and his team. He completed two beautiful bathroom renos for us in our 1950's home. There was a lot of detailed tile work, custom lighting, beautiful fixtures, a steam sauna, jetted bathtub. Everything was perfect... and I mean perfect! Dave is easy to work with, on time, and good at communicating. We will definitely work with him again on our next project. (Thanks, Dave and the Big Ideas crew!!!) danna. read more

Dave did an amazing job remodeling our ugly old rotting disgusting bathroom. In the small space he had to work with, he created a bathroom gorgeous enough to be a Master Bath in a designers magazine. I LOVE our new bathroom! The tile, granite, and cabinetry are all beautiful. The quality of the tile job, and the cabinetry is superior. And it was great for once having a contractor create a timeline before starting the job, and then sticking to it the entire time. All of Dave's suggestions were so helpful and appreciated, he made the decision process that much easier. I would love to use him again, I just hope he is still available when we have the money! read more

After a leak from our AC caused water damage in a bedroom, hallway, and a portion of the living room, I contacted Big Ideas Construction. I cannot say enough about the great experience we had. From the very beginning, Dave laid out the schedule and what we were to expect at every stage. Everything was fixed as planned and even better than before the leak. Dave and his team are extremely professional, courteous, highly competent, and experienced. If you need a contractor you can trust to get the job done on-time and done the right way, Dave and his team is the only choice! read more

Dave did the most wonderful job on our kitchen. This was the first big project that my husband and I have done in our home and we were prepared for the occasional hiccup based on the stories we'd heard from friends who had worked with different contractors. With Dave there were no hiccups! Right from the beginning he gave us a schedule and told us what would be done on what day. He also gave us a price and stuck to it! The ideas he gave us were spot on and he really listened to what we wanted. I was prepared to be a little stressed out during the process because we use our kitchen all of the time and I didn't know how we'd go 6 weeks without one, but Dave set up basically a full kitchen in our garage, so even cooking and doing dishes was simple! I really cannot say enough about Dave and the guys he works with. They were professional, on-time, honest, and went WAY above and beyond to make sure the job got done right and on time. I have already recommended Dave to my friends and family, and we plan on having him back in our house for a bathroom remodel soon. If you want a contractor who not only knows what he's doing, but does it with the upmost integrity Dave is your guy. read more

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We used Dave and his crew for a complete kitchen remodel several months ago and were extremely pleased with the outcome. Dave provided solid, practical ideas and was very professional. His communication with us regarding timelines, any questions or minor snags was excellent. His "right-hand" man and contracted crew were very pleasant and competent. The tile work and cabinets turned out exceptionally well. Dave provided detailed attention to all aspects of the project. We could not be happier with our new kitchen thanks to Dave! read more