Designer Knowledge

Designer Knowledge - Julia was amazing! She is very talented and knowledgeable about all aspects of design. There were so many details involved when picking out finishes, lighting, cabinets etc, it can be overwhelming. We couldn’t have done it without her expertise and are so excited how everything turned out!

Communication

Communication - The whole team was so easy to communicate with and addressed all our concerns as soon as they came up. From Patrick to Bridget, who were also instrumental in our meetings.

Areas For Improvement

Areas For Improvement - None they went beyond our expectations

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Design and the total project

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - We would recommend Red House to anyone who’s thinking about doing a renovation big or small to their home. it was truly a wonderful experience for us.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - The daily logs have been EXTREMELY helpful! I check them every night!

They did an excellent job of keeping us aware of expenses which was very important to us. Everyone’s customer service skills were impeccable. Our only area of dissatisfaction was not their fault. We chose to be away while the roofing was done and weren’t there to see that what looked like the desired charcoal grey up close, looked more black on the roof. It was a great experience and we would hire Red House again without reservation. The workmanship was beautiful and the 3 year follow up is unparalleled.

Clean

Clean - Spotless

Communication

Communication - Yes, everything we ever asked about was followed up on without reminder.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Communications, honesty, care, workmanship.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - We are in the middle of the project still. We have used them before, and we are always happy with their attention to detail. They are a great team to work with.

Their dedication and commitment to great design is unsurpassed. My own obsession with good design and attention to detail was matched by theirs, both in the planning and execution of the work.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Their dedication and commitment to great design is unsurpassed. My own obsession with good design and attention to detail was matched by theirs.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - The people who are Red House are a joy to work with—genuinely good people who treat each job, no matter how large, with respect and a sense of importance.

Red House was a pleasure to work with. The workmanship was very high quality and any issues we encountered were dealt with quickly and to our satisfaction. Our new space exceeded our expectations.

Designer Knowledge

Designer Knowledge - Kathy was a pleasure to work with. She was very patient when I was unsure of my choices. She is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and skilled.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - They met my expectations with a timely installation and great communication. The end product was better than I expected.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - They did a great job with no issues.

Communication with the team was great. The entire team was kind, patient, and committed to getting everything just the way we wanted it. We never felt pressured and we were never surprised by costs or timeline issues.

A very professional group. The project lead was conscientious and took all our requests and concerns seriously. All the work Red House has done for us is excellent - very high quality.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Aaron has been fantastic. He is a very conscientious project leader and his work is top notch.

Overall, I felt everything was handled very professionally and the work was well done. There are no major areas for improvement. Communication excellent and prompt. Everyone was a pleasure to work with. I would definitely work with them again and would recommend to others.

Areas For Improvement

Areas For Improvement - Overall, I felt everything was handled very professionally and the work was well done. No need for improvement.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Quality of product.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - This project was expensive, but the quality of the work shows. It was a pleasure working with the folks at Red House.

The Red House team is outstanding. They are professional and easy to work with. The quality of their work and attention to detail is excellent.

From start to completion the work and professionalism was supreme!

RedHouse was an end-to-end partner in my home renovation, from design planning to execution and polish. Their craft is unrivaled and they have a great team. They gave me a timeline and stuck to it. I love the results, my beautiful kitchen, laundry area, and backyard deck. They took the time to do the project right, with discovery and implementation of vital reinforcements to my historic home that will stand the test of time. I’ve already recommended RH to several friends and coworkers. I am lucky to have found them and would work with them again.

We have had several other home projects and contractors in the past, including similarly large projects. Things will always go wrong or awry- late or broken product deliveries, schedule mishaps, unforeseen building complications. At no time did we fear our job would not be completed to our 100% satisfaction. Repeated questions around our satisfaction and the clear intention of Red House to 'get it right' were constantly present. When a previously agreed upon solution did not work out, Red House revamped the plans to a clearly more extensive proposal at their own expense to complete the project harmoniously. Red House was creative, reassuring, and showed complete integrity.

Process Explanation

Process Explanation - A very notable strength of this organization

Designer Knowledge

Designer Knowledge - very good

Selections

Selections - loved the disciplined process

Budget Pre-Con

Budget Pre-Con - Always kept me aware of costs

Recommend Designer

Recommend Designer - Excellent

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - Great team. Looking forward to a very successful project

Of course! I've already recommended Red House to those I know interested in adding an addition and/or a upgrade/renovation.

Designer Knowledge

Designer Knowledge - This is very true!

Selections

Selections - Again, very true!

Clean

Clean - Red House left the job site - inside and outside - extremely clean on a daily basis. It's admirable! One could feel the pride that went into their work and this included the daily end-of-day cleanup.

Communication

Communication - I found that the communication with the entire exceptional! Red House makes it quite easy for the client to communicate with the team assigned to your project by either sending messages via BuilderTrend, emailing directly (which also ends up in BT), texting or calling. All options were acceptable! Although they held weekly onsite meetings with me, if I had a question from either something I saw onsite or read in the BuilderTrend app/Daily Log the Construction Lead would post, I would have an answer either the same day or the next day depending on when I sent the question. (I would often review the Daily Log submissions in the evenings after my work day.) The onsite team was also very approachable, and open, kind and professional to answering questions that I might have while I was onsite -even if it wasn't at the weekly meeting!

Schedule

Schedule - The timeline discussed was not only met, the team finished several days before. They even encountered a few rain delays at the beginning of the project due to Spring rains. This is quite the accomplishment when one considers the logistics of timing ALL project efforts accordingly so their are no delays due to supplies, permits, inspections, etc.!

Areas For Improvement

Areas For Improvement - In my line of work in dealing with many contractors and consultants for R&D and IT projects for about 30 years now, it's rare that I find a company like Red House that I'm happy to report did not fall short on any aspect of the project! I was ecstatically happy with their entire process and their project management!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Red House exceeded my expectations in all areas. They were exceedingly EXCEPTIONAL with communication throughout the project. This is important to me because just because they are great designers/builders doesn't necessarily mean they can effectively and efficiently communicate with a client.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - I'd like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Red House team that worked with me: Justin, Tim, Connor, Benno, Kevin, Matt, Antonio, Leo, Kathy, Phyllis, Patrick....as well as all their awesome vendors from the painters (Steve and Orlando), Electrician (Ray and brother?/son?), plasterers, HVAC, and finally the cleaners. It was such a pleasure working with ALL of you!!

For people like us, who needed help with the entire project, Red House was a God send.

Designer Knowledge

Designer Knowledge - I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kathy and Sara. I believe they took the time to "get me" and worked diligently to only bring forth designs that we would be comfortable with.

Selections

Selections - The selections process was easy and not at all time consuming and that was no small feat considering we were working during Covid restrictions.

Budget Pre-Con

Budget Pre-Con - Our budget was very much a concern and I am pleased that we have been able to work within the budget we have planned.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - Our physical project is just beginning. The design and planning process has been exceptional and I am hopeful that the entire project will end that way as well.

I could not be happier with the work that Red House Design Build did for me. My house looks beautiful, the crew that worked on it was professional and clearly conscious of the fact that they were in my home for weeks. I was nervous about the cost, but in the end it was worth every single penny.

Clean

Clean - Every day, they swept up and cleaned up as much as they possibly could. For a construction site, my home didn’t feel like a complete disaster all the time.

Communication

Communication - Everyone was wonderful about texting me updates and scheduling changes and emailing me with information about the project. I never felt like I was out of the loop at all.

Schedule

Schedule - They were great about the schedule. In fact, they finished earlier than expected.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Almost every area!

Excellent customer service and overall high-quality work

Designer Knowledge

Designer Knowledge - Kathy is a gem! She knows how to balance design needs with the scope of the project plan.

Process Explanation

Process Explanation - Very well coordinated efforts across the board, from planning to design to production.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - The team at Red House makes you feel like an integral part of the process from the start. Their attention to quality and detail is unmatched.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Overall quality of work and customer service.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - Thank you! Would definitely look forward to working with you again.

Red House provided a beautiful design and our team was patient as we went through the selections process. Our project manager, Kevin, was particularly excellent with attention to detail and a hands-on approach to managing all sub-contractors and vendors.

Areas For Improvement

Areas For Improvement - None

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Everything

Moving forward with Red House was the best decision that we made with a major renovation! From the initial phone call to learn more about the scope of the project, we felt at ease with their experience, professionalism and attention to detail. Living under construction in the heart of winter with 1/2 the roof exposed and countless sun contractors in/around the site for 3 months was daunting, but our site supervisor, Kevin Manning coordinated the perfect flow of personnel on site, each one respecting that a family is living through these conditions and to treat the family as such.
The craftsmanship of the work is impressive and will be admired for all to see and confidently refer them to Redhouse for their own projects.

Clean

Clean - We greatly appreciated the care and respect taken to clean the areas that were worked on throughout the construction process. Inside and out of the home. From sweeping up behind them to painting over marks on the walls, trim and ceiling at the end showed how much Redhouse cared about not just the project itself, but the rest of the house that is in its pathway during construction.

Communication

Communication - From our site supervisor Kevin calling/texting with us throughout the project to make sure that we were aware of anything ranging from: arrival times of contractors, design updates, timelines and general question, he was supportive and very responsive. Our weekly team meetings at the house were structured and professional as we took one step at a time to have our question/concerns acknowledged and action steps to be taken.

Schedule

Schedule - The schedule was communicated very efficiently through an app or in person so that we were well informed of the process and stages of design and construction. They completed exactly on time as it was proposed.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The professionalism of each member of the team AND the subs that were contracted. They were all very respectful, well mannered and knowledgeable.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - We look forward to our next project in a year or two that has already been designed!

Red House is a quality design/build company that met all of our expectations and brought our vision to reality

Red House were patient and professional, probably the two most important qualities that helped us all survive the pandemic. Most impressed with their attention to detail and concern for our ultimate satisfaction.

Designer Knowledge

Designer Knowledge - Lindell and Kathy were delightful to work with. They came up with great ideas and thoughtful comments on our ideas.

In our experience, Red House has been the best contractor to work with out of the three we have used so far. Their level of organization and professionalism is unmatched. Minimal stress compared to the other two major projects we have done. It's all thanks to the various departments that specialize in various aspect of the project (design team, project managers, etc.) that ensure the job is planned and executed accordingly. Very satisfied and would not hesitate to recommend!

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - RedHouse provided top tier support to my family as we explore a "full house"/first floor renovation. Justin, Sara and team not only heard and understood our needs as described but also interpreted our vision to come up with solutions that we never could have envisioned ourselves. During the design stage, multiple options were presented at various price points. Additionally, when my husband and I needed to pivot, Red House was understanding and did not show frustration or judgement. They were even patient when we needed to bring our baby to design meetings! I would recommend them above all else to anyone taking on a high end renovation.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Excellent customer service and good quality of work.

RedHouse undertook a very difficult demolition and replacement project that we had our doubts that anyone could have pulled off and did so with great aplomb and mastery. The end result is really something we are proud to own.

Areas For Improvement

Areas For Improvement - Considering the extremely challenging scope of this project, we can not think of how they could have done a better job.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Their amazing productivity and technical/design support were truly outstanding.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - The owner and lead carpenter both took total hands on care to deliver a superior project.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Kevin was truly a pleasure — communicative, diligent, patient, and operates with integrity.

Communication

Communication - Aaron was amazing about keeping us appraised of everything that was going on with the project.

Areas For Improvement

Areas For Improvement - They were great!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - We got regular updates on the project as they were working. They were really clear about what days they'd be coming and what days they wouldn't be there. The work they did looks really amazing. We are very happy with the end result.

They were very professional, high quality design work, extremely overpriced.

Sara and Justin were amazing to work with. Very knowledgeable and responsive to our questions, prompt in their meeting cadence and clear in their explanation of the process and associated timeline and costs.

Recommend Designer

Recommend Designer - We love Sara!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Communication overall was excellent. Justin receives feedback without getting defensive and cares about customer satisfaction. The design process was actually fun, and Marianne and Kathy were very experienced and knowledgeable - we really trusted their opinion. We are so happy with the design of the house. As we live in it longer, everything is in the exactly right place and looks beautiful. Jason was a pleasure to work with despite the communication challenges-just a really nice guy. Justin gave clear and excellent advice each time we asked for his opinion, such as the cabinets and floors.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - The fact that you were able to complete this project during a pandemic was truly remarkable, and we are so grateful for your dedication. We recognize the extreme challenges it presented, and you overcome them in amazing ways.

Areas For Improvement

Areas For Improvement - I, absolutely, love my new tri-level, hardwood decks. Thank you!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Always presented with a highly organized, pre-determined, written schedule of work events to be accomplished, that is anticipated and adhered to. This is my third home-improvement project with RHCB’s.

very polite and professional company

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - The entire team at Red House had been thorough and conscientious throughout the process. They are professional and communicate on a regular basis with us. Looking forward to enjoying our new space soon!

Clean

Clean - each day they vacuumed and mopped the area.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The project manager was great to work with and is very skilled (Kevin)

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - the painter (Marcello) was very detail oriented which I appreciate and it showed in the final product.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Overall fantastic work. Great quality.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Red House exceeded our expectations in terms of communication. Kevin was always approachable and available to answer a question or address a concern. The team at Red House worked so closely together and with us in an efficient and timely manner that there was never any stress or wonder about when something was going to get done. They were clear and honest with their timeline and stuck to it, even through a pandemic (an almost impossible feat!) We are beyond happy with our renovation!

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - We had delayed our kitchen and great room renovation for almost 5 years, afraid of the stress and inconvenience a project of that size would entail. We finally decided to go for it after interviewing Red House. We loved their approach in terms of breaking down the project into phases and their team approach of having the designer, architect, and general contractor all working side by side to bring our vision to life. We were included in every decision and were also supported in narrowing our decisions to 3 before we reached decision overload ( one of my biggest fears!) Their communication was impeccable, quick to respond to an e-mail or address a concern on site. They also made sure we were 100% happy, taking the time to walk through the house with us and address any questions/ concerns, before saying goodbye. Red House made a major home renovation (during a pandemic!) virtually stress free. We are beyond thrilled with the transformation of our home and are very thankful for the time and commitment that the Red House team dedicated to our family.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Aaron was a fantastic project lead. He was hands on, a great communicator, and very respectful in our home. I felt like he treated our house just as he’d want his space handled and we felt very confident with him at the helm. Would love to work with Aaron again!

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - From beginning to end a true Red House experience. All details thought of and well executed. The compliments are flooding in from family, friends, and neighbors!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The lead, Justin, was extremely professional and responsive. His team is also very professional.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - There were a lot of companies that we talked to and this is who we chose. The team was very responsible and polite. They respect their customer and keep their word. Not only were they on time, but also they take their work seriously. The work they did was incredible and of high quality.

Very well run business. Attention to detail and customer satisfaction like no contractor I have used before.

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - Tim Hiller project manager for my 2nd extensive renovation. Extremely efficient, knowledgeable and responsive.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Communication of overall project from initial budget to finishing details and follow up. As well as design layout.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - I have used Justin and his team at Red House for several renovation projects and will continue to use them in the future.

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - Jason was a consummate professional in his work, demeanor, and communication. When I’m ready for the next project, he will have to be included!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Time line commitment was kept, as well as the budget.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - I was happy with the attention given to first consultation. They followed up within a few days with the estimate which included the details we talked about. They started work sooner than the promised date to accommodate my construction schedule. They had Bob on site for all work and Tim, the project manager emailed daily updates. Both guys contacted me as work progressed with appropriate questions to keep things going. The work was professionally done and all contact with the company was friendly with a good attitude.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - I’ve been in the construction business for 44 years. Very few contractors ( of hundreds) that I’ve interacted with have done as good a job. They “touch all the bases”- listening, communication, good attitude, follow-up, attention to detail, and most importantly, a professional job well done! You get the value you pay for.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - I would recommend Red House to my friends they do a very good job and all the staff and workers was very nice to work with thank you

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - We have been extremely happy with our experience so far. From the very beginning, we emphasized the importance of responsive communications, and RH has been exemplary in meeting those expectations. In addition, Marianne and Kathy's knowledge and expertise has given us confidence that the end result will meet our needs and look beautiful. They have also been excellent at guiding us in our decisions, without making those decisions for us. Nick communicates in a really clear, concise, and professional manner. And it is clear that Justin leads RH with values of respect, care, and excellence. We appreciate everyone's hard work on what we recognize is a big project with ambitious deadlines.

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - First, Justin was amazing... both listening to us and getting the design just right. Also always available and addressed any concern right away. Also, our lead carpenter Bob just became part of the family...great communication and very tidy and helpful to us at certain points.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The work is just superb! We love the outcome which met and exceeded our expectations. And though a few things left to finish they met the deadline and we were able to entertain family as hoped for according to schedule! They team really listened to us and gave us the room and kitchen we envisioned. That is rare in my experience. Also, we were coached along as to each section of the work, which was helpful to us as we had never done this type of thing before.

Types of work

Types of work - Bedrooms and porch remodel and new deck

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - We are absolutely in love with the transformation Red House completed in our home. The quality and standard of service is and has been top notch from the day they started working to the day of completion. Justin and his team listened to our needs and adjusted accordingly throughout the process if needed. Tim Hiller was our project manager and always addressed any questions or concerns we had immediately. Dave and Bob were wonderful from the start of construction to completion. They were always detailed oriented and would clean after each days work. That was definitely a plus with a house with 4 kids. Thank you Red House! We look forward to worker with them in the future.

Clean

Clean - The house was usually cleaner at the end of the day than the beginning-by that I mean, even the kids’ breakfast cereal that was dropped on the floor was vacuumed up before I could get to it! It far exceeded our expectations.

Communication

Communication - Between the use of an App to keep everyone on the same page, and having the same PM there everyday to give updates in person, we were NEVER left wondering what was going on, when xyz would be done, where we were at with payments...it was all very clear.

Schedule

Schedule - They stuck to the schedule with astonishing accuracy. I mean, 1/4 of our 100 year old house was getting torn up, we expected some curveballs and set backs...but there were none. It was finished within a day or two of the plan. That’s record-setting!

Value

Value - I think that in this case, as with anything, you get what you pay for. That being said, RH is not the cheapest company you can choose. However, when considering the above (5 stars for professionalism, quality, punctuality, workmanship, materials, communication...) it’s clear you get what you pay for. I believe it’s worth it. Projects done on time, on budget, with flawless execution done by polite, competent, professionals, and personal touches...you won’t find these line items on the contract, but RH delivers nonetheless.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The level of interest that Justin had in our project, our needs, and our family was really unexpected and, honestly, what sold us on RH. He really wanted to help our 6 person family fit more comfortably and efficiently in our 100 year old home so we wouldn’t have to uproot our young kids and move. Nowhere else, ever, have we received that kind of personal attention and customer service. Ever. We are truly grateful.

The initial meeting left me feeling optimistic that I had finally found a contractor who had a process that offered more transparency in how their quote is established and therefore would reduce the risk of hidden costs. Unfortunately this was not the case. After multiple emails, phone calls and in-person meetings we had essentially established our budget and selected our materials. A few days later I received a call informing me that my construction contract would be 20% higher than the budgeted level that had been discussed for weeks. The explanation was that the labor involved with our materials selections was not accounted for correctly. Again, our material choices had been part of our discussions for weeks - these were not last minute changes. Now nearly two months into the process, I reluctantly agreed to modify my choices to get back to my budget level, only to be surprised at the end with another bill suggesting that I had exceeded my "Allowances" in the contract. Once again, my selections were established prior to finalizing the contract so it seems the "Allowances" in the contract were not sufficient to cover the actual work. The overall process was very disappointing. As far as quality of work completed: tile work was exceptional (subcontractor); plumbing was exceptional (subcontractor); trim work & closet door installation was below average (Employee); and design process was disorganized and possibly the reason for some of the miscommunication issues outlined above.

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - Everyone we worked with was pleasant and responsive

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - All good

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - Dave, Kevin, Bobby and his son, and of course, Lynn

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The kitchen was very beautifully designed within the footprint of the original 1895 space. Elevating the ceiling (which had been lowered in intervening renovations), installing quarter hewn oak flooring to match adjacent rooms, installing ceramic farm apron sink, all added to a renewed and restored feeling. The team did a great job, from Lynn Shore (Designer) working tirelessly over the excruciating details of design to Dave Devine (Site Leader) coordinating the touching up of final details in finishing stages.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - I have to say I greatly appreciate the deep commitment to client satisfaction. From Brittney calling to follow up at the start of the process, to multiple design versions with Lynn, to Justin coming out personally, to view and review, to the last follow-through for a replacement for a glider that didn’t work properly, the team were very conscientious. Dave Devine was always very considerate of our time and space. He is also very respectful and considerate of his subcontractors which I appreciate, as well.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Interacting with the employees and contractors! Everyone was kind, courteous , professional, and helpful. When we found a small error in the build (drain pipe pointed at an outlet, rather than directed under the decking), they came out right away to fix before a rainstorm came through and did an excellent job!

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - Red House did a wonderful job and I am very satisfied with the result! As mentioned, we ran into some challenges with the landscaping due to the late season, but that wasn't entirely Red House's fault and they did a great job communicating what challenges we might face and organizing with a very busy landscaper to come out and get everything done. We're so happy with our new backyard and decking, it's so much easier to use and safer for our 3yo son. Looking forward to enjoying it in the spring!