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.

Could not have asked for a better company to work on my basement, e.g., new stairs with added…read morerailings, old, unsightly paneling taken out, new lighting and wiring, the list goes on. Highly recommend. Will be hiring again for other work on my house. Any upcoming remodeling needs, contact Christensen Construction. Photo of new stairwell and railings attached.

In the Madison market, I can sometimes be selfishly hesitant to give out all my good names for hone…read moreexperts. We gutted our kitchen and are doing a full remodel with Christensen construction. Mick is our contractor. It has been the best experience in home repair and.or remodeling we have ever had. That says a lot! We have owned 6 homes and have done significant work in all of them. Everyone is helpful, professional, and the work is superb. At the onset of our project, I was given a detailed time-line and it has been impeccable. So, as much as I hate to share, I would highly recommend the team at Christensen Construction to anyone need work done in Madison.

I have an older home and all the complications and surprises that come with that. I am really happy…read morewith Nathan's work. I don't know the full scope of what handy people can do and I kept asking "Can you do that?" and he kept saying "Yes." He replaced garage windows, repaired rotten wood, framing, door installation, etc. He also painted my garage. I have a cat tree that my dad made. It had become unstable. That cat tree has tremendous sentimental value to me and he made it stable and solid again. I'm not sure every handyman is willing to that kind of small job and Nathan said "Yes." He made my cats happy. Nathan installed living room shades. I've never had shades be so straight. I like the quality of his work so much I'm having him come over to do more work and install cabinets for me in 4-6 weeks. While he is busy and does book out I found his wait times very reasonable. One day my front door unexpectedly stopped working. Would not budge. I could not get into or out of my home. My neighbor had to help me break in through a window to get in through the side door. The next day Nathan came over and fixed it. Very impressive.

Nathan did an excellent job installing metal railings on our front steps. He's very focused and…read moremeticulous and reasonably priced. I highly recommend him.

Steffen just finished our kitchen and laundry room counters and we couldn't be happier with his…read morework! He was a wonderful communicator and a perfectionist which we really appreciate! Would HIGHLY recommend!

After a disastrous experience with another countertop company, I turned to MGQ to see if they would…read morebe able to price match the countertop we had originally chosen. I worked with Steffen, who not only price matched, but came $1k under the higher quality quartz we wanted from other place which was out of our price range. He involved me in every aspect of the installation process, including advising me with what their standard choices are, but respecting my personal design requests. Before installing in our home, he had me come in to see the countertops and approve everything, which was really reassuring. He also measured everything himself and was onsite when the countertops were installed. I am extremely happy with the quality, service, countertop selection, and entire process of working with Steffen and MGQ. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs new countertops in their home.

Before I begin my review, spoiler alert, they are fantastic…read more We spent months looking into remodeling our kitchen which was long overdue. Mostly we either had to get quotes via Zoom, I'm not sure how you can assess a big project via a Zoom meeting, or it took weeks for someone to even contact us. DreamMaker was on a different level from everyone else we met with. We met with Michal, Kelly, and Sara at their store, and they had everything prepared for us. They had an entire presentation with timelines, cost estimates, and samples. It made the whole design process fun. When we settled on the final design we were given a complete schedule with access to daily progress reports, with photos. They handled all of the contractor scheduling and kept us in the loop with any problems along the way. During the remodel we were living at my parents so the daily progress reviews with photo's was key. They stayed on schedule, and we were back in our house when they said we would be. The work was spectacular, and I can't recommend them enough. Just take a look at our before and after pictures. We spent two months shopping around to find someone for our remodel, and we should have just gone to Dream Maker from the start and saved a bunch of time. We are having them come back to do our bathroom next.

I don't know what happened. These people were recommended by a family member. They don't seem to…read moreunderstand kitchen design and they use a cabinet installer that does not care about quality. He was also very messy and left me with an HVAC issue that I had to resolve on my own. The cabinet doors were uneven and even though the owner came to measure TWICE, the measurements were still wrong. In the end it was clear to the owner and me that the ONLY solution would be to demo what had been done and start over. About 20% of the project cost was markup and the owner billed me twice for lighting since the electrician could not install the first set of lights ordered. This is my THIRD kitchen remodel and I would rate this company below third place! Sorry for the poor review but, sadly, it's all true and I can prove it!

I Have been doing business with Mark and his crew for 5 years now. Very honest group that will go…read moreabove and beyond to meet clients expectations.

They recently completed our basement and we could not be happier with the outcome. From the…read moreinitial design engagement, through the finalization of the plan to starting construction to the final walkthrough, our experience was great. The crews that came in to do the work were very professional, did their jobs well without any disruption to our daily lives (keep in mind there this was a construction project, so there was noise as to be expected). Ryan, Mike and the team kept us well informed through Buildtrends portal and we always knew what was going on. The project was one time and in budget, a miracle these days! They were meticulous till the end, making sure everything was perfect. Could not recommend them more!

Outdoor Deck I've…read moreknown 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.

Degnan did a beautiful job creating the 3 season room of our dreams. It has become our oasis, the…read morefavorite 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

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