HDR Remodeling Inc.

HDR did an amazing job. The guest bathroom was straightforward (replaced tile, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures), while the master suite was a bit more complex, involving the addition of a dormer to increase the size of the bathroom and add a walk-in closet. The end product is absolutely beautiful, but what I am even more impressed by is the overall level of service provided by HDR. The HDR employees greeted my 2 and 4-yr old boys with a wave and smile each morning, they were always respectful and accommodating of our needs, and they insured a very high level of quality in all the work they did and oversaw. I recommend them without any hesitation and would definitely hire them again for future work.

After interviewing a few other companies, HDR was an easy choice. Aside from the convenience and peace of mind that a design build company offers, HDR was a no brainer for us, for other reasons as well. First of all, you can't meet more friendly, trust-worthy people to work with. For us, this was important, since the workers spend so much time in your home. From start to finish, Philip, the owner was involved. He even came to our weekly progress meetings at our house, with the project manager. Our lead designer, Kevin, listened to our proposed concept and made it happen. When we had other last minute ideas, he offered his opinions on how to make it work, while keeping us on budget. This was especially key for me! Chris, the project manager, was a pleasure to work with. He was patient, kind and the ultimate problem solver. Alfredo, our construction manager, did impeccable work. To say that we love our new space is an understatement. The craftsmanship and quality is obvious and it turned out just as we hoped. Thanks, HDR!

HDR was very helpful in the design process and listened to my ideas and concerns. The remodel "went down to the studs": my electrical and plumbing were updated and the kitchen is now insulated. The space is warmer, brighter and so much more functional.

When our friend referred us to HDR, he said that it wouldn't be the least expensive option but that HDR would (a) finish when it had originally projected to finish, (b) cost no more than what it originally said it would cost, and (c) keep an eye out for any details that needed to be fixed during and at the end of the project, and these were the things that were most important to us in what we knew would likely be a pretty stressful experience.  We found all of these things to be true.  We used HDR for the full project, from design to construction.  Although there were a few hiccups and issues during the design process, the idea of switching our dining room and kitchen was HDR's, and that design solved all of the problems we were seeking to address.  To this day, the new layout is more than we had hoped for.  And, from the beginning of the process of the actual construction until the end, HDR really excelled.  Many of our friends had gone through kitchen and bath remodels, and we heard various versions of nightmarish scenarios.  But our project manager, Chris, managed our expectations, was very responsive when things caused stress, and ensured that things kept on track.  During the project, we noticed a little "bubble" in the stucco of our exterior front wall.  It turned out to require removing and replacing all of the stucco on that wall, which in turn caused us to replace over 20 windows throughout the house.  HDR handled that, and still finished the entire project when they had originally indicated they would.  Also, to the extent that any small details arose and needed to be address after the project was completed, HDR has always been very responsive in returning to address the issues -- without ever suggesting that the return visits required additional expenses.  In all, we were very happy with HDR and will definitely use them again.

Amazing. Came in on time (actually early) and on budget. Our house is a completely different (much better) place to live, with living spaces we didn't know were possible. We're very happy.

We made a great decision in choosing HDR!

With both of us working full-time, we knew that we needed to find a company that was reputable and could manage all aspects of the project.  Lucky for us we found HDR, a design/build firm, to handle everything from beginning to end.  We started with a thorough design phase which lasted nearly 4 months and though lengthy, I'm so glad we did it that way; having the majority of decisions made in advance really took the surprise element out of the construction phase and we were able to really nail down the budget as a result.  As with all old houses, you don't know what you're going to find once you get behind the walls, but luckily for us our contingency was more than enough to deal with the various problems that popped up (e.g., wiring, dry rot, bad sub-flooring). 

HDR also handled all of our permitting and inspections throughout the project.  They were especially helpful when we encountered a sticky situation with our next door neighbor who didn't want us to build the deck for fear it would compromise their view.  Kevin, HDR's architect, was extremely helpful by altering the design and working with the neighbor directly to come to a solution that would work for both of us.

HDR was very communicative through the entire project - we met every Friday morning to talk about what had happened that week and what was coming up, and they were responsive to our concerns.  The subs were all top notch and the HDR carpenters were excellent. I have zero complaints about the quality of the work - I love our house again!

As with any remodeling effort, we had our ups and downs  (we lived downstairs with our large dog for the duration of the project, adding something extra to the experience).  The construction phase lasted about 5 months, which is plenty of time to be frustrated, annoyed, and just tired of having people in your house.  But I can say today that we're happier than we've ever been here and that the 9 months we spent with HDR were entirely worth it.  We're so happy, in fact, that we're already talking about having them back next year to remodel the rest of the house.

I continue to work with them and am quite happy with the experience