Building a vacation home from 500 miles away is a daunting task, but working with Jeff and Bill of The Building Company was an absolute pleasure. The workmanship was outstanding, the responsiveness was superlative, and the entire project came in on budget. We had known Jeff for 15 years before we started construction of our home, and during that time he continually informed us of the ever-changing conservation laws affecting our waterfront property. Over the years, we visited many homes that Jeff was building and we were always impressed with the quality of the workmanship and Jeff's dedication to the complete satisfaction of his customers.
Jeff helped us select an excellent architect and introduced us to many of the suppliers and subcontractors who would be working on the construction of our home. Prior to the start of construction, Jeff and Bill made sure that we had a clear understanding of the construction timetable and the deadlines that we would face in terms of making various decisions (windows, doors, appliances, lighting, flooring, landscaping, etc.).
During the construction phase, we received constant updates, including regular digital photos, and our monthly visits to the site were always extremely well coordinated. We considered ourselves fairly meticulous, but it quickly became clear that Jeff and Bill were equally as concerned with the total quality of the project. As the time came to make various decisions concerning lighting and decorating, they provided us with many websites featuring multiple options and spent whatever time was needed to assist us in the decision-making process. When we had an idea for improving the design of the home in mid-stage, they were quick to embrace the idea; when we had less inspired ideas, they gently led us in better directions. When construction ended, we were disappointed that we would not be seeing Jeff and Bill on a daily basis.
We recommend Jeff and Bill and The Building Company without reservation---they are spectacular to work with.
Throughout these three experiences, the quality, creativity, and timeliness of the work was excellent. More importantly, the communication level and integrity of the working relationship were just as high.
Working with “The Building Company, Inc.” was a pleasure. Throughout our renovation project, we felt assured of its well management and that all of the individual contractors on the site were providing topnotch quality workmanship. Since the contractors were not those who necessarily lived closest to the job site, it was obvious to us that "The Building Company, Inc." was very selective in utilizing people whose level of skill was well-known and trusted.
Over the course of the project, as well as after completion, "The Building Company, Inc." was always accessible, at any hour of the day. We would recommend them to anyone.
We cannot possibly express how thrilled we were with the total “Building Company” experience! Our house is spectacular and much enjoyed by family and friends. Jeff Karlson superbly orchestrated all phases of the job, from site selection, construction, and continuing follow-up and service. Imagine a house built for you by your best friend; that would be "The Building Company" and Jeff! We enthusiastically recommend “The Building Company” to anyone considering building or remodeling on Cape Cod.
"The Building Company" is a service business. Like all service businesses, it is the quality of people that makes the difference. Jeff Karlson and his team have and deserve a first rate reputation for integrity, reliability, and attention to detail. These qualities are what you want in someone who is building your home.
Our experience with "The Building Company" was very positive. They were attentive, prompt, and had many good ideas for changing things for the better as the building process went along.
Jeff gave us an estimate of 10 to 12 months for completion; 10 months later it was completed. This was great because we enjoyed the summer of 2002 in our new home. The quality of the work was exceptional. We were very pleased with the workmanship and detail of the finished product. Everyone involved did a great job. We had no problems during the construction and the very few that we had after our home was completed were addressed as they appeared. Jeff was always ready and able to remedy the situation as quickly as possible.
Jeff continues to be and has always been accessible to us and very pleasant to work with. We certainly enjoyed working with "The Building Company" and highly recommend them to anyone for any of their construction needs.
Even more unusual is that "The Building Company" has continued to assist us with the few issues that have arisen even years after completion—whether or not they related to the original job. This is an unheard of service. We have found it a joy to work with "The Building Company" and we recommend them without reservation.
Since 1983, we have had a very positive experience working with The Real Estate Company and "The Building Company." Our initial work with "The Building Company" was a good experience, and we were pleased with the timeliness, cost and quality of the work. As our needs changed, we contracted with "The Building Company" for additions and renovations. We enjoyed the same high quality and timeliness for these projects.
Based upon our good experience, we recommended both The Real Estate Company and "The Building Company" to four of our friends who were equally as pleased with the property they purchased and the quality of their homes.
"The Building Company" is an organization of quality and integrity. We had a home built by them in 1990, on a Cape bluff with 50 to 60 mph winds and horizontal rain. To have it last as well as it has, is an accomplishment worth noting. We would certainly contract with them in the future were we to build again, and we recommend the company without hesitation.
Not being strangers to renovations and remodeling, we knew exactly what we wanted and came to "The Building Company" with blueprints after working for months with a designer. We also had a box of magazine pictures and a vision of what we wanted the finished product to look like. "The Building Company" and all their subs listened to our ideas, worked with our photos and produced a home that exceeded our expectations after past disappointments [with other contractors]. Meticulous attention to detail and quality was their and our priority. Every sub was easy to work with and most importantly always available. (Of note: if your builder is not using Shepley – find another builder.) "The Building Company" continues to service our needs post-construction and we have a friendly relationship. There were no financial surprises – all was within budget.
We worked on a cost plus contract with "The Building Company" and there were no surprises. We did our homework and they gave honest and appropriate estimates, including all subs. Our project was a gut to studs makeover, so there could have been many of unexpected costs.