We highly recommend Dustin Shaw of Shaw and Company Builders in Fredericksburg, VA for any home building and remodeling needs. Dustin did some major remodeling projects for us including a complete modernization of an old bathroom and building a new screened-in porch addition along with a number of smaller jobs. He worked with us on the design and offered insightful recommendations concerning color, tile, fixtures and material selection. We are completely satisfied with all work and feel we received great value on the investment in our home. What really makes Dustin truly outstanding and significantly better than other contractors is his determination to provide the highest quality results. Dustin is personally involved with all phases of construction and is very meticulous in his work. He works shoulder-to-shoulder with his employees and subcontractors to ensure their work conforms to his high standards. For instance, Dustin was not satisfied with the way a siding subcontractor was installing Hardiplank siding on our addition and had them remove and reinstall the siding. As far as our experience with contractors goes, we had another local, well-known contractor give us a great sales pitch about how they are going to watch over things and make sure everything is done right. Things were not done right and they were not here to watch most work in real-time like they said they would. Dustin does not let that happen. He demonstrated honesty, integrity, superior customer service, great communication and complete professionalism. If you contract Shaw and Company Builders you will be happy with your results. read more

I love houses, and have renovated several (including two registered historic homes) over the years. Thus I consider myself extremely picky and exacting when it comes to contractors. I appreciate the old-fashioned way of doing things, which is increasingly hard to find. Before I met Dustin Shaw, I had two previous favorite contractors in another state, and a few really horrible experiences. All this being said, Dustin is the rare find in this day and age -- he is young and yet "old-school" in every regard. He is the third generation of builders in his family and grew up learning the trade, and it shows. His work ethic is the highest, and he sets the highest possible bar for the quality of work that he (and any subcontractors he hires) delivers. I hired Dustin to renovate my favorite home of all, my childhood home, and he exhibited such care and understanding throughout. I wasn't in town during the project, but I had complete peace of mind that all would be done as it should be. Dustin's workmanship is beautiful, and as importantly, he has the highest degree of integrity. Since that project I have hired him to renovate several of my family's rental properties, and have recommended him to anyone I meet who is looking to build new construction or renovate. I can guarantee that if you hire him you will thank your lucky stars that you did. read more