We've used Mountainwood twice and have loved the results every time.
Client's Why - We worked with this company in 2019 for a remodel, and they offered to help with the last room. So this project was following up with that.
Before Remodel - Before the remodel, we were using the room as a storage room; it was unfinished.
After Remodel - The remodel will allow us to have a room for entertaining. We are still finishing it up; we need to add furniture.
PM Professionalism - Craig deserves 10/10 stars.
Favorite Part Of Process - Our favorite part of the process was the selection process for the materials.
Recognized Excellence - I would like to recognize Ty, Darby, and Craig.
Additional Comments - We loved Mountainwood. They did an excellent job.
Basically, they understood Stillwater's designs, which was the main reason we went with them and had a good architect. There were challenges, but they did well with challenges, questions, and worked well with the architect.
Client's Why - It was recommended from the architect.
Before Remodel - It didn't exist, as it was a bare piece of ground. It was a new build, not a remodel.
After Remodel - It is great. We enjoy the home very much.
Favorite Part Of Process - Walking site with Craig was my favorite part.
Areas Of Satisfaction - They met expectations handling the design and making the changes we had to.
Areas For Improvement - There were no areas they fell short of expectations.
Recognized Excellence - Craig and Sarah both did excellent jobs.
Client's Why - complete in-house service that we could rely on.
Before Remodel - Older bathroom and badly in need of updating kitchen
After Remodel - our forever home!
Expertise - Project manager Craig was outstanding.
Schedule - Completed on-time
Budget - Any variances were always our additions!
Problem Resolution - no real problems
Design Solved Needs - Fantastic design team (Sierra)
Design Knowledge - Gave us great advice and worked to find the look we wanted
PM Professionalism - He was just great and on top of everythin
Trade Partners - Partners were all super great
Favorite Part Of Process - The design stage - picked what we wanted to complete our dream home
Areas Of Satisfaction - All of them!
Areas For Improvement - none
Recognized Excellence - Sierra and Craig
Client's Why - They were recommended from a friend, and we saw that they had high quality service.
Before Remodel - We had an outdated kitchen that was limited and its functionality. Our hall bathroom was outdated and needed to be updated to fit teenagers.
After Remodel - The kitchen is amazing! The large island has become a focal point for our family dinners. We rarely need to use a dining room table because of this option we now have. The bathroom is much more functional to the life of a teenager. The flooring and walls give the entire area a fresh look.
Schedule - The project schedule was kept to. The online app really helped us see where we were along the way.
Budget - Budget was very strict. If anything needed to change, the communication was up-to-date and we were given the option to revise.
Problem Resolution - They were very prompt in fixing any issues. In fact we were able to communicate outside of was considered normal business hours.
Design Knowledge - Having her alongside me while we worked through the design process was extremely helpful. I felt supported and able to share what I wanted and she was able to take that knowledge and present various options for functionality, form and fun.
PM Professionalism - I can’t say enough about Linda and her professionalism. She was on site very often. She was communicative with the plans and any changes that needed to happen.
Clean & Safe - Living in the home during the remodel meant that the job site needed to be kept safe and clean for us. And it was.
Trade Partners - Trade partners were very professional and respectful. There were times when they needed to work longer and they asked us if that was OK.
Favorite Part Of Process - I appreciated looking at the various design models that they showed us. And being able to go to the actual service vendors to pick out the products.
Client's Why - Highly recommended to us by our previous
Before Remodel - We had a new home and decided after a year we needed more space
After Remodel - We enjoy having the extra space and storage
Areas Of Satisfaction - We felt the quality was exceptional. Our addition looks like part of the original home.
Client's Why - Prior work on our home and reputation as a builder
Before Remodel - Primary bathroom had not been touched in 20+ years
After Remodel - New bathroom is beautiful. Love the style.
Sales Knowledge - Sierra worked with us to narrow down the options and helped us work through the design process.
PM Professionalism - Craig did a great job as the PM and kept us in the loop the whole time.
Favorite Part Of Process - The design process, and of course, the final walk through
Recognized Excellence - Sierra for Design and Craig for PM activities.
Additional Comments - Thank you very much. We really love the new bathroom.
Before Remodel - Since Mountainwood homes had remodeled our house, it was wonderful. We needed a bathroom update to better accommodate our teens, so we had them redesign it and refresh their bathroom.
After Remodel - The bathroom is much more functional, and it is beautiful! Every time I walk in there, I feel a sense of calm.
Design Solved Needs - The bathroom looks like it was meant to be this way the whole time. I loved the way that they moved the counter to accommodate both sinks.
Design Knowledge - Vicki is our favorite! Her calm demeanor, her expertise in understanding our style, and the way that she executed that in her design plans make her the amazing designer that she is. She is talented. She is a good listener and knows how to accomplish the desires of her clients.
PM Professionalism - We have also worked with David. His knowledge, kindness, and attention to detail are so appreciated! We were so happy when we learned that we got to have David be our project manager again. He is awesome!
Invite Back - This is our second time using MWH. We love using them and so appreciate having them take care of everything from the design to the finished project.
Areas Of Satisfaction - Vicki and David are the best team! Thank you so much for letting us have them work on our project.
Recognized Excellence - Vicki and David - They are the best! They are calm and kind and very responsive.
Client's Why - We had personal recommendations for them by multiple people.
Before Remodel - It's a typical nineteen seventies ranch style home.
Budget - There was no surprise billing, and all add-ons were made very clear.
Areas Of Satisfaction - They met exceed my expectations in all areas. The build quality, the finished product, customer service and the communication.
For the most part, we really enjoyed the design process. During construction when issues arose, we found that escalation to resolution was broken. Our project manager had limited sway with subcontractors and the front office. Warranty claims have been similar, with no responses to opening a warranty claim. Nothing is perfect and I expect there to be problems, How a company handles these problems is key to my relationship with them. Getting problems resolved with Mountainwood was very frustrating and irritating. As one example, after months of trying to get our roof finished so that construction could continue on our new house, I sent an email to the owner. I got asked at various times by people at Mountainwood if I had gotten a response. Eventually, almost two months later when the roof was moving forward again, I got a response from the owner apologizing that he had not seen my email and would add himself to the distribution within BuilderTrend. Evidently it was little help as my next email regarding open issues that dragged the last couple weeks of construction into a couple of months went unanswered and unresolved.
I would say the best part of the design process was how Mountainwood determines the level of finishes and accessories and appliances that one desires. One then gets allowances with a list of what is selected in pricing the house. One then shaps with the designer at their various suppliers. We are frugal and likely spent more than we would have getting exactly what we wanted, but enjoyed the savings when we came in under the allowances.
Design Knowledge - We cannot say enough good about Sierra. She was truly a joy to work with.
PM Professionalism - I'll repeat what I told Mountainwood on job completion. I cannot say that David is their best PM as I have not met all of them, but I can say that they have no PM that is better. He took pride and ownership in the job.
Value Received - The house was excellently built as commented on by county inspectors and evident to me.
Recognized Excellence - Sierra Lemieux, Ivan France, David Bonfiglio
The thoughtful process and communication throughout the project
Client's Why - Online research, reviews, and overall design outcomes from customer testimonials, plus their transparency about the structured process they use
Before Remodel - Master bathroom felt dated, most of the house received semi-updates except for the master bath
After Remodel - We all want to use the bathroom now and it feels more spacious, brighter, and a relaxing and enjoyable space to be in
Expertise - Things were professionally handled and performed, as I expected from this company
Schedule - Buildertrend helped us keep aligned on the schedule and this was very helpful to plan our lives around the project
Budget - Fantastic remodel outcome within our budget
Design Knowledge - If or when we pursue another project, I will ask for Sarah. Her design style and keen eye sync with my style as well (natural wood tones, neutral with pops of fun color). She took into account other areas of our home too to ensure our new space matched the rest of our home, but stood out at the same time. And she selected beautiful classy pieces within our budget.
PM Professionalism - You can tell Linda has been in the industry for a while...she knows her stuff. It was challenging to coordinate trades due to the small space, but she did a great job navigating and shuffling them around as needed. She'd let us know when trades were due on site so we were aware when to expect them.
Trust - Tyler regularly checked in during the project to ensure things were running as smooth as possible and that any follow ups were being addressed
Invite Back - Based on our past experience, I would choose to hire Mountainwood Homes again for future remodels especially large scale projects that require heavy coordination
Favorite Part Of Process - Choosing designs and material with Sarah and Tyler!
Areas Of Satisfaction - The process is as stated and shared, followed item by item. And the remodel outcome looks professional with no short cuts.
Before Remodel - We remodeled our two bathrooms and fireplace.
After Remodel - We love our new shower. It's magnificent. The fireplace gives us more space and it looks really beautiful.
Design Knowledge - She was fabulous. I would rate her 6 stars.
Areas Of Satisfaction - They did a great job meeting my expectations. You know what they put out and that's what we got. It turned out great. Alison was super helpful. I don't feel confident picking out things and I was very grateful for her expertise.
Recognized Excellence - Alison was fabulous to work with. Daniel came and helped finish up stuff and tie up loose ends. Cory got sick and a lot of people stepped up to make sure everything got finished. There was another project manager that stepped in at the last minute to help us to stay on the timeline. They all had exceptional service.
Client's Why - Didn't want to use a handyman or fly by night contractor
Before Remodel - underutilized storage, mismatched paint, damaged woodwork, dated cabinetry, no shower on main floor, poor lighting
After Remodel - who knew the laundry room would become my favorite room
Comprehensive Plan and execution !
Client's Why - Very professional and had good functional experts who were able to communicate at our level.
Before Remodel - It had been with renters for 30 year and was well worn and a bit of a disaster.
After Remodel - Eliminated most clutter and simplified the layout. Very inviting and seamless layout
Expertise - Project, Design and 3D resources on hand
Areas Of Satisfaction - Project Management and Design
Recognized Excellence - Darby, Bruce, Derek and the extended contractor back (esp the floor, tiling, and painting)
Additional Comments - Well Pleased 😀
Client's Why - Ammon was great to work with for the preliminary meeting and was very clear and straight forward with the project details.
Before Remodel - We loved our home before it has always been our favorite space.
After Remodel - The bathroom feels luxurious and our convenience level spiked.
Budget - They kept us within the budget exactly and worked with us a lot to get is were we were comfortable.
Sales Knowledge - Ammon was fantastic to work with.
Clean & Safe - The crew did an amazing job cleaning up the job site and the end of each workday.
Favorite Part Of Process - Seeing the first coat of paint and when the vanity was installed.
From start to finish Mountainwood was on schedule and budget. They delivered a high quality product that exceeded our expectations. Their crews and contractors were professional and always on time. They anticipated where the obstacles could occur and made sure that they had contingency plans. In all this experience was one of the best I have had working with contractors and I plan to use them again in the future.
Client's Why - They were recommended by a friend.
Before Remodel - Needing update after 30+ years
After Remodel - The kitchen update was the key feature and it is now a cooks kitchen.
Recognized Excellence - Cory Richards
Client's Why - Wanted a company that would handle everything and Mountainwood had been recommended.
Before Remodel - Slightly outdated bathrooms, kitchen - needed better function in kitchen
After Remodel - It feels great having it all updated and makes more sense in kitchen
Sales Knowledge - Tyler was very helpful
Design Knowledge - Darby was great to have - we needed someone to help with products and design
PM Professionalism - Bruce did a great job keeping everything going even if there were some minor changes or issues.
Trade Partners - They were all professional and courteous
Favorite Part Of Process - Planning of the kitchen and to see the transformation
Recognized Excellence - The whole team we had were great - we appreciated all of them
Fair pricing and no substantial complaints! Given the horror stories people tell about remodeling and working with contractors, working with Mountainwood was as smooth as one can reasonably expect.
Client's Why - Reputation, appropriate pricing, and longevity of company
Before Remodel - Kitchen that was functioning but not functional. Lots of wasted space, not enough work surfaces, and in poor condition overall. I avoided cooking because it was just so miserable to be in there.
After Remodel - Soooo much more storage and way better working conditions. I cook all the time now.
Favorite Part Of Process - Picking stuff and seeing parts of the process really come together
Areas Of Satisfaction - Creative solutions in the overall layout that met our needs but kept things affordable. Really understanding our overall vibe and aesthetics.
Areas For Improvement - There was one little hiccup where we flagged something early that we wanted to get done as part of the project since we were moving some plumbing around anyway. The work got delayed until the end and there was some back and forth about if Mountainwood would do it or if we should do it on our own... So that was a little frustrating (they took care of it in the end). The cabinet company was maybe a little slow on making replacement doors, but that's not Mountainwood's fault.
Recognized Excellence - Tyler was always super communicative
The team was easy to work with. I enjoyed the process.
Before Remodel - Before the remodel, the house was destroyed and rebuilt after a disaster.
After Remodel - I am living in my home again.
Areas Of Satisfaction - Everything was great.
Recognized Excellence - I would recognize Cory, Sierra, Derek, and Will, the painter, for their exceptional service. Everybody was great.
Additional Comments - They were kind, courteous, and thoughtful.
Client's Why - I saw the ad on TV, and they had good recommendations.
Before Remodel - It was fine. We just needed updates.
After Remodel - Since completing my project, my home life has changed for the better.
Favorite Part Of Process - I guess my favorite part of the process was good communication, and the manager was always on site when the subs were there.
Areas Of Satisfaction - They met my expectations by being on time and being here.
Recognized Excellence - I would like to recognize Sarah and Craig for their exceptional service.
Additional Comments - Everything was professional.
Client's Why - Initially we reached out because we knew they were very local in Tigard. We ultimately went with them best the scoping, design and sales process was easy
Before Remodel - Out dated, non-functional and problematic
After Remodel - Our new primary bathroom and bedroom space is much more comfortable, timeless and build to a very high standard. It’s exactly what we had envisioned when we bought the house originally.
Design Knowledge - Alison and team were a pleasure to work with. They listened to our wants and needs, presented options that fit our style and pushed us towards things we would not have normally considered.
PM Professionalism - Cory was fantastic! He managed the project as though it was his own home.
Client's Why - 1) Good reputation 2) Good bidding (design) process 3) Excellence of customer interface team (Ammon & Darby)
Before Remodel - 1990 kitchen, cabinetry, and flooring.
PM Professionalism - Absolutely outstanding work and interaction by David. A pleasure to work with, exhibiting excellence and integrity.
Favorite Part Of Process - Cabinetry design and all interactions with Darby and Ammon during the process. They are EXCELLENT people and a real asset to Mountainwood. The process is very smooth, professional, and enjoyable for the customer.
Recognized Excellence - Ammon, Darby, and David are clear differentiators for a Mountainwood in the industry. They are a key reason you win (and will continue to win) business.
Client's Why - They had good reviews, are well regarded in the industry and handle the design as well as construction.
After Remodel - We have added additional outdoor living space. It’s been a great place to host people.
The work was done as communicated keeping us informed along the way.
Client's Why - We had seen the work done in our friend's home, and we liked the upfront quotes including everything. No later unexpected fees.
Before Remodel - It was built in 1992, and neither the original owners nor we had done much work on it. Original carpets. large, unused crawlspace.
After Remodel - The new floors are beautiful. The kitchen and hall cabinets were re-finished to what we wanted. Our guest bathroom is setup for us to age in place. Most importantly, we are now utilizing our crawlspace with a bonus room for storage and using for our exercise equipment.
Expertise - Greg and Amon kept us in the loop, and they were easily contactable when we had questions. The contractors they used were also knowledgeable and got the work done.
Schedule - The original schedule was pretty close. We did have some adverse weather that impacted the cement setting in the crawlspace, but we were able to move in on the main floor while that cured.
Problem Resolution - we were immediately notifed of any issues and allowed some choice in resolution when appropriate.
Sales Knowledge - Amon was good at helping us with the whole process. He didn't hide anything about cost or schedule.
Design Knowledge - I think Vicki's design knowledge was good. We didn't know what we really needed in some points, and she understood what went together.
PM Professionalism - Easy to contact and kept us in the know for any all issues and questions.
Clean & Safe - i never had any legitimate complaints about the cleanliness of the site.
Trade Partners - we worked well with the trade partners we worked with.
Favorite Part Of Process - I think coming in and viewing the finished project with everything in place.
Areas Of Satisfaction - The flooring is gorgeous and follow-up for touch-ups have been easy to request and quick to follow-through.
Recognized Excellence - Greg and Adam and their amazing contractors. Oh, and Roman for helping us with our little flooring fixes after the fact and his knowledge about what would work best for our home.
Client's Why - Fixed price contract and they came recommended
MWH brought intelligence and thoughtfulness to the design process. They priced us fairly, and completed the project in the timeline they initially projected.
Client's Why - We decided to hire MWH after interviewing five companies/project managers. They stood out for being the most competent and honest.
Before Remodel - We needed more bedrooms, a bathroom, and another laundry room. But we most desperately needed a bigger kitchen! It was much too small for six people.
After Remodel - Our new "great room" kitchen/island/dining room is the heart of the house, and we love it!
Expertise - Craig Jackson was amazing, and very knowledgeable about the whole process. His practical background allowed him to understand our questions and needs quickly, and he was able to manage our expectations appropriately.
Design Knowledge - Sierra Lemieux was great! I really appreciated her eye for design, while still keeping our budget in mind.
PM Professionalism - Craig Jackson was onsite most of the time, and responded to texts in a timely manner. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and was hands-on when needed.
Favorite Part Of Process - Sitting in the office working on blueprints.
Areas Of Satisfaction - I appreciated it when MWH was flexible as our needs and wants changed during the project (changing the size of the deck, Corey deciding to do his own tile in the kitchen, etc).
Recognized Excellence - Craig and Sierra, of course! Brian and Eddie, who helped Craig, were also great. They really stepped up and helped wherever he needed it.
Additional Comments - We liked that MWH worked with a female plumber. We want to support women in the trades.