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Van Goodman Construction

Garage Building Service,

About us

Welcome to Van Goodman Construction, LLC! We have been proudly serving Story County for over two years. We specialize in all aspects of residential remodeling. At Van Goodman Construction, LLC, we pride ourselves in high quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates.

Business highlights

13 years of experience

Services we offer

Bathroom Remodel, Home Additions, Kitchen Remodel, Major Renovations

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.512 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews
Edward C.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Van Goodman did a first rate job bringing our bathroom vision to life!

Irving A.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hi

Eileen W.
Aug 2020
0.5
$165,000
My experience with Van Goodman Construction was terrible and I would give this company a minus 5 if I could. Troy Van Maaren, the owner of Van Goodman Construction, never showed up on the job site after the excavation of the basement. Troy never supervised his crew (his sons). There were, and still are to this date, numerous problems with the framing, improper setting of a beam, siding that has to be removed and replaced, siding that needs to be finished, decking that had to be removed and is being replaced, and the list go on. After 124 days on the project of building a shell of a 400 square feet addition and doing a demo on a kitchen, the project is still a shell (and the shell is not finished ready for interior work). Before inside work can be done, the exterior needs to be completed. We have been displaced from our home for over 3 months. Douglas Clark, who I thought was part of Van Goodman Construction, was on-site at least 3 days a week and he pointed out a lot of the problems with the work Troy sons were doing. Until 120 days into the project, I did not know that Douglas Clark was not part of Van Goodman Construction (even though he has a @.vangoodmanconstruction email address). It was my understanding that Douglas was the only authority on the project and he pointed out all of the problems with the work that the son of Troy was doing. Unfortunately, the sons did not listen to Douglas Clark. Overall, this was the worst quality job I have seen and many areas have to be redone. One of the biggest issues is the floor of the addition is lower than the existing house where the addition is attached to and flooring will be very difficult to install because of the different levels. Many people who do not have experience with construction, especially framing that will cause issues in the future, will never understand how bad this job was. I have over 20 years of experience with commercial construction and have overseen over 600,000 square feet of new builds and remodels. I wish I could submit pictures with this review. In addition to the poor quality of work, they did not follow the architect and plans. I spent a lot of money on an architect to avoid problems.
Response from Van Goodman Construction
"I would be happy to answer any questions about our involvement on this project. My suggestion, don't believe everything on the internet."

Ron N.
Apr 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great guys and great work. We had a fireplace built, and several rooms painted. Great detail and cleaned up after themselves every day. We will be hiring them in the future for other projects. Thanks Van Goodman!

Gary S.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a great job with no problems.

Myrna C.
Aug 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
N/A

Joanne P.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
They came at the scheduled time, performed the work, and charged a reasonable rate. They cleaned up before they left. This was a small chore that they obviously aren't used to doing, but they did a good job.

Mavis B.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
very nice man and fast

Betty R.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Very responsive to divert from original plan and additional work. Big and pleasant surprises with staff fixing stuff without even being asked to. Top notch staff with a master caulker who can make anything look good. I am already retaining them to remodel my other house.

Dennis W.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Very professional and very nice. Did a great job. I have already hired them for another project.

Zeigler L.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very friendly. Very thorough. I already am planning to ask him to do more work for me.

Richard O.
Dec 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great crew, listen to what you ask for. Work hard, and get the job done.

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

C130390

Trade License Locale

IA

Trade License Expiration

07/12/2026

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FAQ

Van Goodman Construction is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Van Goodman Construction accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Van Goodman Construction offers free project estimates.

No, Van Goodman Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Van Goodman Construction does not offer a senior discount.

No, Van Goodman Construction does not offer emergency services.

No, Van Goodman Construction does not offer warranties.