Stilwell Renovations

David Stilwell came up with a design for a revised kitchen and bar ceiling to replace the outdated fluorescent lights with recessed lights and coffered ceilings utilizing chamfered surfaces. He carried the basic design of recessed lights throughout the main floor of the house, using different size lights and types of bulbs as appropriate for the areas. In addition to design skills, he possesses excellent color sense and worked with us to select the correct paint colors and finishes. David Stilwell’s work to execute the designs also was outstanding. Taking down and replacing ceilings is a messy job, but he carefully isolated each work area, minimizing dust, and cleaned up thoroughly afterward. For the new ceilings and wall coverings, he did excellent carpentry, drywall, texturing, electrical, and paint work. For that work he was also quite considerate, neat, and clean, including his care for our three cats (who were somewhat apprehensive about the endeavor in their home!). Before commencing his work, David submitted a bid including detailed descriptions of the proposed work. He was paid for his work as it was completed. In total the payments were in accordance with the bid, which was extremely reasonable. We are very grateful for the quality and cost of David Stilwell’s work, of which you can get an idea from the before-and-after photo of the kitchen ceiling.

David Stilwell submitted a cost-effective bid and informative schedule evidencing knowledge of the job. Had photographs of previous work he had done. Performed the job excellently -- high quality, meeting budget and schedule. No surprises. Easy to work with, communicated well, considerate, kept the workplace clean. Treated our pets (3 cats) with care. Used three shades of pre-finished oak planks in order to match the existing adjoining floor. Great sense of design and color. Superb woodworking abilities. We are extremely pleased and impressed, as are our friends and neighbors who have seen the results of Dave’s skill and talent. Please see for yourself in the photos.