Outdoor Deck I've known Abe Degnan as a personal friend and client for many years so when I had the opportunity to rebuild and expand our deck, Degnan Design-Build-Remodel was my first call! I could handle the update, sanding and sealing of the existing deck on my own, but wanted an expert to change out the railing from wood to black finished metal and replace a 4' stair with a 20' wrap around staircase. The work was completed yesterday and exceeded my expectation in every way! The lead carpenter and his carpenters were amazing, the work was completed on time and on budget, and we are receiving nothing but excellent feedback from neighbors, friends and family. read more

Degnan did a beautiful job creating the 3 season room of our dreams. It has become our oasis, the favorite spot of our house, and it helped keep us sane during COVID. Even though it's "3 season," we can use it year-round. The wide modern fireplace they recommended heats the entire space in even very cold conditions, and the insulated floor helps maintain a warm surface once heated. It's always a wonderful experience to relax with a cup of coffee next to the warm fireplace while enjoying the expansive view. As you can tell from the pictures in the portfolio, Degnan's craftsmanship and attention to detail were top-notch. They took what we were looking for way beyond the next level, with some fantastic ideas. We initially looked to convert the existing deck space, carrying forward a typical rectangular room layout. They suggested that pulling the area inward into more of an L shape would make it more dramatic and cozier. This layout enabled some very striking design features, like the tandem windows and the exposed beam over the dining area. They also did a fantastic job creating a vaulted roof ceiling that matched the home's exterior aesthetics and made way for light to pour in on those large beautiful windows. A lot of thought went into not just style but also the functionality of the space. For example, the layout allows quick access from the kitchen to the grill, and I didn't even realize all the benefits until using the space. Notably, they had recommended a landing instead of a typical stairway, and aside from just looking better, it's a lot easier to carry trays of food with your hands full when you have that additional space. Another example is they recommended a four-pane vinyl window system that can be put into all kinds of open configurations, and it's super easy to clean. One of the features of the project we enjoy the most was a custom expansive glass folding door. It essentially gives us a glass wall that we can completely slide out of the way, creating a fully open space when we have guests. This makes the room feel like a natural continuation of the house, as opposed to an isolated space. It eliminates that awkward crowding you usually get with a more typical doorway. The fact that it slides means you do not cover the light switches with a door; they remain accessible in the room. The Degnan team was fantastic to work with, and even the owner (Abe) was highly engaged and responsive to any question or concern. *even after project completion*. Further, Degnan stands behind their work and is committed to your complete satisfaction. There was a manufacturing issue with our flooring, and Degnan diligently worked to correct it as soon as they were aware of the problem. Six months after the job was completed, Abe still personally reached out to make sure nothing new had popped up, and we were still happy. They even came out to check for shifts from season changes. We couldn't be happier!i read more

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Abe and team were great to work with from start to finish! They made our dream backyard and our budget coincide. The transformation from our aging backyard deck last year to this stunning patio and garden is beyond words. We couldn't be happier. Mom has her own Zen escape from the family now. read more

I can't say enough good things about Abe and the people involved in our home repair and the addition of a 1st floor bath. Quality work, professional, and adhered to predicted time line. I would always consider Degnan Design first in future projects. read more

Thank you, Degnan Design-Build-Remodel for a beautiful new home. We had a major remodel -- entire first level (kitchen, living spaces) and our upstairs master bath. Our home is so much more functional than it was prior to the remodel, and is more beautiful than we could have imagined. The entire Degnan team was professional and kind from start to finish. We highly recommend DDBR. read more

We hired Degnan Design-Build-Remodel to make home energy repairs. Shortly after they did the repairs, we had a chimney fire. As was written by the inspection after we experienced a chimney fire following their insulation work, "Spray foam insulation was installed in the walls recently. Some of the foam had gotten onto the pipe, melted and smoldered. There is a problem with the pipes being too close to the insulation. On the pipe coming from the basement, the insulation was as close as 3/4 of an inch. The pipe going from the upper level was in direct contact with combustibles, which had insulation directly adjacent to it." Degnan Design was contacted after the chimney fire to repair their insulation work and no effort was made by them to correct the issues noted by the inspection. There were no contractors who performed any insulation work in our home or the chimney area after Degnan Design completed their work, so what exists today was the result of their work that they were paid to do. They accepted full payment for what they did and we were confident, as professionals, they made the appropriate changes to improve our energy concerns. At no time did they say when they were paid that the spray foam had gotten on the pipes or the insulation was as close as 3/4" to the pipe. Why did we have a chimney fire? It's a reasonable question. We lived here 14 years before this chimney fire occurred and never had any problems. When we contacted them recently about converting the fireplace to gas and repairing the insulation issues noted in the inspection, the gist of their response was that the insurance company should have made the chimney repairs following the fire so we could do the conversion. If I could give them a negative score I would. read more