My husband and I decided to downsize and I had a lot of attachment to the home where we raised our…read morechildren. We found a in the neighborhood and engaged I20Design to help us create a new sanctuary for our family. Thomas listened and captured our vision beautifully. He elevated it beyond our his with our questions were so kind. It was a wonderful process and we love our new home. We highly recommend Thomas and his team.

Cara and Jose are cream of the crop when it comes to modern architecture. They are artistic, have…read moreexcellent feel for their clients' tastes, and can imbue a variety of homes/structures with warmth when often 'modern' can mean 'cold and sterile'. What truly sets them apart is their deep understanding of the building process and of the materials used in modern architecture. Cara was often giving our builder advice on how to properly install/handle materials. They are true client advocates. Definitely worth meeting and talking to if you want to build/remodel a home in the modern vein.

The word that best describes my experience with TaC Studios is "perfect". My partner and I decided…read moreto build our dream house together. The only thing that we absolutely knew before we began the process was that we wanted something modern and "green". An architect friend of mine suggested that we contact TaC Studios. We had never worked with an architect before so we had no idea what to expect. From our first meeting we knew that we had made the right decision. Cara and Jose provided us with practical but gentle guidance throughout the whole process. They took our wish list and turned it into a house that continues to exceed our expectations. At every step they made us think about that way we live our lives and how our house could be designed to make our lives easier. They asked us to picture ourselves in the space and imagine what it would be like to actually live in it. The result is a home that is not only beautiful but practical. "Practical" is not a particularly sexy word in the world of architecture but when it comes to home design it is essential to creating a space that meets the everyday needs that everyone takes for granted. From the amount of natural light that illuminates the space to the location of the dishwasher in relation to the cabinets, Cara and Jose thought of everything. We could not be happier with the results. The process did have its aggravating moments but Cara and Jose were there with us throughout the process. We absolutely could not have gotten through it without them. I actually think they should add "construction therapy" to their resume! I can recommend them to anyone building a house from the ground up without reservation.

DO NOT USE. I'm not sure if this company is even legitimate. No answer at the office, mailbox full…read more Contract signed over 1 year ago for a 140 day renovation. Money was collected (if not demanded for each draw) and I was informed of my contractual obligation to pay on time, and that payment doesn't parallel work completion--which I did. No mention by Justin of his contractual obligation to finish the job within 140 days. No mention of having work ongoing without more than 14 days of absence. 2 liens have been placed on my property by the subcontractors. Job STILL NOT FINISHED. Only excuses as to why it has NOT been finished. Days between email/coconstruct responses. Haven't seen Justin on our property but a few times in the YEAR of this process. I will update if any changes or responses, but this is NOT a reputable, dependable contractor that communicates progress nor completes the project in a timely fashion.

this contractor is a thief, dont hire. is my best advice to you as consumer , never finished the…read morejobs, dont paid subcontractors, if you dont want a lien in your property dont hired.

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Bradford remodels. They were able to…read morecomplete my project well before the timeline. They were very attentive and had great communication throughout the process and listened to what I wanted and made my vision a reality. I'm so happy I chose them. Ask for Marlon for your project manager. You'll be glad you did !!!

Like another reviewer stated, they just didn't follow up. I…read morehad asked for planning and quoting for a basement finishing. Originally got a fast reply via phone, set up an appointment, and had someone come out and take a look at the basement. He was friendly and seemed to be interested and capable. He said he would go back and work out a floor plan and pricing estimates for what we had discussed. He did let me know that they were behind on some projects, and we discussed that it was not an immediate need, but he said he would get back to me in about 2 weeks. 3 weeks passed and I reached back out. The person I called said he could see that it was being worked out and to just give it some more time. It's now been 7 months, and have given up believing I might eventually get a quote.

Mike was so helpful and understood exactly the style house we were looking to build. He took the…read moretime to learn what we liked and adjusted the plans accordingly. He was always available to talk about changes and he made the whole process easy. Fantastic company to work with!!

Tim Carver was such a pleasure to work with in the development of our house plans. He was…read morecreative, knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. Often he would have an the perfect idea that would provide a solution to a particular need. He quickly picked up on what we liked and where we wanted the house to be in the final design. He made the process fun and we looked forward to the times we spent with him in designing our dream home. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to customize their home.

I'm a professional organizer who specializes in house management, and Dave and his company helped…read moreme solve very complex residential property issues for several clients. He and his team were extremely pleasant to work with, doing a great job of keeping us updated on project status and key facts of the situation. They put things in plain speak, were flexible, and were terrific about working through the details while never losing track of the big picture and the cost and time required to get the project done right.

I contracted with Sawhorse in 2012 to replace my entire HVAC system, encapsulate/seal my…read morebasement/crawlspace, install a new hot water heater, waterproof and install a proper drainage system at the back of my house, and provide some miscellaneous electrical, drywall, and flooring work. 1. The HVAC and basement encapsulation work was subcontracted to Vis Viva Energy Services, who then hired two additional subcontractors to perform the bulk of the HVAC work. Communications between the Sawhorse VP/Project Manager, Justin McAusland, and Vis Viva was poor. On the first day of the project, Vis Viva began to re-use existing ductwork during the installation. Working from home, I caught the mistake and the NEW ductwork that was contracted for was installed. 7 years later, I found out that the condensate drain pan for the attic heat pump installed by Vis Viva was too small, resulting in damage to the living room ceiling below when the system leaked. 2. Howard, responsible for the ductwork/HVAC sealing (this was a newer service that Sawhorse was offering) did a good job overall, but made a simple mistake (improperly sealing the vents in each room during multiple HVAC leak tests) that resulted in continued testing, chasing "leaky" new ductwork, for several weeks, maybe a couple of months, beyond the initial time estimate. Vern eventually caught the mistake, and did a great job throughout the entire project. 3. I was quoted $2,775.60 for a hybrid, electric/heat pump hot water heater (materials sourced by Vis Viva, and installed by the plumbing sub-contractor) that ended up being significantly more than the same exact model I found at Lowes ($1,173.91 delivered with a 5-year extended warranty... that number doesn't include installation). I understand adding labor for the plumbing contractor and a 10% general contractor markup, but not the $1,600 additional that I was quoted/almost charged. Justin did return the materials that Vis Viva ordered, and ended up purchasing the hot water heater on my behalf at Lowes for the lower cost. Again... I'd expect my general contractor to provide competitive pricing the first time, without me having to check. 3. Justin appeared to be taxed, managing multiple projects. One day, he dropped off a sealant to be used in the waterproofing/drainage system at the back of the house that was clearly marked, "do NOT use under grade." When I brought this up, he was confrontational, condescending, and argumentative. Matt was brought in to help resolve the situation, and we ended up using proper materials for the task that I found with the help of a local distributor... again, work/management that I should not have had to do. 4. Matt, after I signed the contract, was largely absent from the day-to-day management activities of the project. IMO, for the premium that Matt/Sawhorse was charging, I should not have had to stay on top of Justin and Vis Viva the way I did, and the quality of the project management and technical competence should have been much higher. 5. The electrical, plumbing, drywall, and flooring subcontractors were great.

I have greatly enjoyed working with and learning from Matt Hoots and Sawhorse. Matt's a building…read morescience expert with decades of experience, and you can tell he wants to get the job done right! I'd recommend Matt and the Sawhorse team to anyone who cares about quality and also if you want to learn about sustainability and about healthy building materials. Matt is great at explaining not just what needs to be done, but why, and this is so appreciated.

This guy is the epitome of "you get what you pay for." We chose him because his quote was around…read more$8k and others were around $12k. It was the worst $4k I have ever saved. It took him 2-3 weeks in between every round of comments. The plans were sloppy, mislabeled, and generally not well thought out. It took him 5 months to deliver crap plans, which caused our entire project to be delayed. Every other architect I spoke with said they could have turned a set of drawings in 2 months. He has never acknowledged the delay, never offered an apology, and has never taken any accountability for his terrible performance. Do not use this firm.

Great people. Incredible designs. Easy to work with. We've had one house designed by Dietrich and…read moreare working on our next one.