We built a Classic Custom Homes (CCH) house in the Lake Wisconsin area that was started in the fall…read moreof 2016 and finished in early 2017. We actually live in Maryland, and went back-and-forth to Wisconsin during the design and building of our home. We selected CCH after due diligence involving the opinions of local real estate agents, looking at an in-progress CCH home and asking questions of the future owners, attending the Madison area Parade of Homes, and checking out a completed spec home with Jennie (the builder's wife) in the Kilkenny Farms development just outside of Waunakee. Jennie really helped us decide on CCH, as she just seemed confident, knowledgeable, and above all, credible. The design process went well, as Brandon was both talented and easy to work with. Building a home is never stress-free, and this house was no exception. 2016 was the wettest year in Wisconsin history, and so the job site was extremely muddy. This made everything more difficult, starting with the ground and driveway being too soft for a cement truck to drive on. With the cement truck having to stay on the main road, cement for the foundation was delivered via "pump" system, which delivers cement via a series of long pipes. The "pump" system was a cost overrun, but given the operating environment, it was unavoidable. When the home was completed, it was not difficult to have the few "punch list" items corrected. Our completed house is everything we had hoped for: beautiful, well-made, and energy-efficient. We still live in Maryland, but plan to move to Wisconsin soon. We were away this past winter, and when we got to our CCH house this summer for the first time in about 8-9 months, we had a wet basement. Thus was likely due to a particularly brutal winter, with heavy snow and then a sudden thaw, and compounded by our not being here to keep snow away from the house. With our insurance company ruling that this was caused by "ground water", our claim was dismissed. However, Bryan of CCH has helped out a lot, first sending out a crew to remove wet carpeting, drywall, and trim, and then scheduling a crew for final remediation. Since our house was completed over two years ago, and we were absent for the entire winter, we are more than grateful for the assistance of CCH. Bryan can be blunt, it is true, but in my view he is also honest and helpful. We are at an age where we may never build another house, but if we do, it will be with Classic Custom Homes. Without reservation, I recommend this builder to anyone.

After extensive research and meetings with other builders, we selected Classic to build our home in…read more2012. We were not disappointed! Here are some comments about Classic's results/performance in several key areas: Quality: This may be where Classic made the greatest impression with us. Brian and the entire team set very high standards for quality, and it shows in their results. This includes high quality materials and craftsmanship, and valuable consultation with decisions. On numerous occasions, they helped steer us towards great style and other decisions that will ensure our long term satisfaction. We regularly receive compliments from friends and family about our home, and Classic deserves a lot of the credit. Communication: We had a true sense of partnership with Classic, and they did a great job keeping us updated along the way. Like many people in our situation, we were nervous and had lots of questions. Classic was responsive and consistently put our minds at ease. Cost/Budget: The process of putting together bids and cost estimates was very easy, and Classic provided accuracy and transparency throughout. The final cost was exactly what we expected, and it was less than the initial bids we had received from other builders. Schedule: Classic did a great job adhering to the planned schedule (which they shared with us along the way), and our home was completed in less than 4 months. Not only that, but we needed a place to live during construction (our previous house sold quicker than expected), and Classic provided us with a flexible arrangement at one of their rental properties. Standing Behind Their Work: In any construction project project, there will be things that didn't quite go as planned or that need follow-up work. A good measure of a service provider is how they handle these occurrences. We had a couple minor things (quality of work from a couple of the sub-contractors) that needed attention and Brian took care of everything quickly and at no extra cost. All in all, we were (and still are) extremely satisfied with our decision to have Classic build our home. We would definitely build with them again, and recommend them to anyone we know who is thinking about building a new home.

Russ and his team exceeded our expectations! - Don't tell him that, he might charge more :) They…read moreinstalled over 80 windows in one of our buildings, built a stunning addition to our family farm home, and constructed an incredible 3-car garage with a functional loft. Their commitment to quality is unmatched, and Russ stands firmly behind his work. We truly appreciate their thoroughness and dedication to meeting our needs. Highly recommend!

Russ and his team are top notch! I'm so happy with the new windows they put in that I've hired them…read moreto remodel our entire first floor of our home...new hardwood floors, new cabinetry, addition of undercabinet lighting, tile backsplash, etc. It looks amazing so far!!

I'm just finishing up my remodel and I have to say these are the best folks to work with. They are…read morehands on: plus their crews really like each other ( I overheard a " hey, I like working with you. You made this fun" comment.). They have a woman electrician who contracts with them, and I will always use in the future ( Cairns out of Baraboo). Everyone was friendly and respectful. Clearly the crew respects the contractors. They worked from my old neighborhood and improved their own home.

Tim and Kevin did a wonderful job replacing my back screen door. they completed the job on a timely…read moremanner and are very nice people who complete the job, clean up was great. and followed up on work done to make sure we were satisfied.

contacted them for a kitchen demo and yhey were quick and charged a very fair price. one of the…read moreguys was a painter and I had him come back and paint a few rooms and he was great as well. Professional and courtesy.

Acker Builders knows what they're doing, and they do it extremely well. If you're thinking about…read morebuilders in/around Waunakee, look no further! Even before this review, I've already recommended Acker to friends who are thinking about building and/or who asked about my building experience. My review will be lengthy, so I will divide it into sections. BUILDING EXPERIENCE: Our experience with Acker Builders began in summer 2014. My husband and I went to the Madison Parade of Homes at Kilkenny Farms and toured Acker Builders' parade home as well as several other builders' parade homes. After the parade, I sent an email inquiry to Acker Builders. Jenny Acker was very thorough in her response, and we set up a meeting. She was also very professional and detailed during our initial in-person consultation, and we were impressed, so we moved forward! Jenny and all of the staff at Acker Builders were wonderful during the building process. If we had questions, concerns, changes, or just some thoughts/brainstorming, we were able to very easily contact someone at Acker Builders and get an answer quickly. The "door was always open" when it came to contacting Acker Builders. I actually felt like my husband and I were the one and only clients of Acker Builders; we knew this was not the case -- they just treat clients extremely well! We worked with Acker Builders' interior designer Jennie Herbrand with our selections for exterior stone, garage door styles, cabinets and counters, flooring and carpeting, lighting fixtures, and the list goes on. Jennie was full of suggestions and information, and we now have an incredibly beautiful home with transitional decor, thanks to her! POST-BUILDING EXPERIENCE: Acker Builders does not "disappear" after the home is finished. During our first week at home, for example, we noticed some water on the floor by our washing machine on a Thursday night. Friday morning at 7:00 a.m., Joey was at our house, ready to fix the problem. The open communication is still there with Acker Builders even after the client moves in and the home is finished. "WORD ON THE STREET": At our initial meeting, Acker Builders gave us a list of references with about 10-12 homeowners. Instead of contacting those references, we drove around various neighborhoods where we knew Acker Builders had built homes. We found people walking their dogs or doing yardwork and struck up conversations with them about builders in/around the Waunakee area. Out of all of these homeowners/complete strangers we talked to about their homes and/or what they knew about local builders, every single one of them had positive things to say about Acker Builders. SUMMARY: As stated earlier, throughout the whole process, we've had a great experience with Acker Builders. Acker Builders is really on the ball and have their ducks in a row. We are very happy with our home, and we had a great experience working with Acker Builders. When you choose Acker Builders, you won't regret your decision!

We just wanted to say thank you Acker Builders for going above and beyond our expectations. No one…read moreelse would have even thought about doing what you did! We will definitely recommend you to everyone we know. Thank you again for such great service!

Second time hiring this team and extremely satisfied with the results. Among many (many) projects,…read morethey did an excellent job installing a bath fan in a hard to reach angled vaulted ceiling, rerouted the drain on our washer and did all the drywall work associated with it, and very neatly and precisely cut through existing tile to install an access panel. Will definitely hire again and recommend them to friends and family. Thank you!!

Appointment made, but never showed up. I called the phone number on the website, but it said it was…read moreunavailable.

Built our home and finished our basement. Outstanding carpentry and quality of work is the best…read more Very professional and responsive.

I contacted them Summer of 2018 looking for an estimate on a kitchen remodel. I was put in contact…read morewith Michael who told me he had something big he was planning for his daughter, (I think wedding) so I would have to wait several weeks for him to come out. When he finally did he took kitchen measurements, we told him our budget. He informed me it would be a few weeks for an estimate. I waited 3 weeks, no response. I called and left a message, waited another week no response. I called and finally was able to get a hold of him and told he would get the estimate done tomorrow. Well here is is Spring May of 2019 and I am still waiting.-no estimate, no call to say sorry, NOTHING!!. I wish I could rate the quality of their construction but I couldn't even get an estimate. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! Glad I didn't try to get that estimate, because if it takes almost a year for an estimate, how long would the actual remodel take?!?

Stunning transformation in short time!…read more I couldn't be happier with the updates to my bedrooms. the entire team at Property Revival was a pleasure to work with from the initial consultation through the final reveal. They listened carefully to my needs and preferences, and provided expert guidance throughout the design process with zero pressure...just an eye on education from a team of experts. Jerry oversaw the project and ins and outs, while his team (Travis, Andrew, etc) stayed to that vision and provided expert craftsmanship. I was kept informed every step of the way and all questions were promptly addressed. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in the finished space are truly impressive. The rooms and work exceeded my expectations, and I'm grateful to PR for bringing this vision to life. I'd highly recommend them for design, build and renovation. Thank you!!

We highly recommend Property Revival . Our 70 year old family cottage had so many issues and all…read moreproblems were addressed, met and exceeded all expectations. We would give them more than 5 starts if I could. Jerry Walls was Johnny on the spot when a question came up always could get him to take care of things with confidence . Also made great suggestions and implemented them to excellence. The cottage had to be taken down to the bare bones and it has surpassed all my expectations