Rosseland Remodeling

Our master bedroom and master bath turned out exceptionally beautiful, exceeding our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with the final results. We absolutely love our newly renovated bedroom with new hardwood floors, new Pella windows (matching the windows on the first floor), oak interior doors, recessed lighting installed, new bathroom vanity area including new lighting, and a bathroom/shower renovation. Since Chris’ team is very professional, courteous, reliable, trustworthy, and expert craftsmen; it was a no brainer to have our master bedroom and bathroom remodeled again with Chris and his team. We keep on going back to Chris because he listens to our requests, concerns, needs, and always responds quickly to us. Bottom line; Chris and his team are very easy to work with and we are looking forward to working with Chris and his team again for the final completion of our second floor remodel. Second time Rosseland Construction has provided us quality work, on-time

Our experience with Chris and Rosseland construction could not have been better! Our project went smoothly and we love our new kitchen. Chris is so trustworthy and he makes sure everything is done right. He was at our house each day and always let us know what was going on. Our kitchen was done ahead of schedule and it turned out even better than we could have imagined! Chris and everyone in his crew is very professional. We would highly recommend Chris and Rosseland Construction for any project in your home.

Although we longed and planned for our kitchen remodel for years we waited until very recently to actually “take the plunge”. Our hesitation was largely based in our anxiety over finding the right contractor and being comfortable with the myriad of decisions that we would need to make along the way. Well we needn’t have waited … Chris Rosseland and Rosseland Construction was right here in our town all along! While perusing the Angie’s List site one evening I found some reviews from clients who had remodeling projects completed by Rosseland Construction and they were all very positive. A little more research found similar reviews on other sites so we made the call to set a time to meet with Chris and discuss what we wanted. From the very start we loved Chris! He was thorough, patient and very professional as we discussed our project; which ended up being a rather large one that included knocking out two walls and essentially remodeling one entire floor of our house. He provided us with an additional list of references and within twenty four hours he had a proposal completed for our consideration. We contacted several of the references and they were all very pleased with their experiences so we were off and running within the week. From the start we were thrilled with the project and actually enjoyed the experience; despite the inconvenience of living in a “construction zone”! Chris’s crew was great; we enjoyed meeting and working with all of them! It was obvious from the start that Chris has taken a great deal of time and care cultivating great working relationships with some wonderful professionals. They were on time every day, thorough in their work, patient with our questions and concerns, and always anxious to be sure we were pleased with the work. We tried to stay out of their way but the fact that we are both retired meant that we were home each and every day … something they may not have been used to but everyone was patient and willing to take a minute to explain things to us or occasionally simply have a chat. At every step Chris was with us; even accompanying us to meet with the designer and select our cabinets! He checked in each and every day to monitor progress and make sure that we were comfortable with what was happening and inform us as to what to expect at every step of the way. We were provided with a schedule at the start of the project and it was adhered to and adjusted as needed throughout the project. We always felt that the success of our kitchen renovation was every bit as important to him as it was to us. The project was completed not only on time; but about a week ahead of schedule! We were thrilled! It was a great experience; every question was answered, every concern was addressed and the new kitchen was everything we had hoped for and more. I am afraid that Chris and his team has spoiled us and it would be nearly impossible to imagine any future projects without them!

Everything turned out beautiful. I couldn't believe it was the same basement. Chris and the people he works with were so great. They thought of every last detail. It really took the worry out of such a big job. They are remodeling my kitchen now and doing a fantastic job. Couldn't be happier!

The thought of going through a major renovation can be very intimidating and overwhelming. It's also very scary trying to find a contractor you can trust, who does quality work, is dependable, completes the job in the time frame which was given and finishes the job at the price that was quoted. Chris at Rosseland Construction gets an A+ in all categories. We recently had some major renovations done to our kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen was a total gut job, the wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed, the front hall closet was demolished and rebuilt in another location and the sunken living room was raised so that the kitchen/dining rm/living rm are now all the same level. The people who work for Rosseland did an amazing job (ie: electrician, painter, plumber, carpenter, flooring people, appliance installers). They showed up on time every day and cleaned up before they left and were all extremely friendly and very trustworthy. Chris Rosseland was there practically every morning making sure the workers knew what was expected of them every day. If changes need to be made, he was very easy going about it and gave valuable input. Chris originally anticipated that it would take approximately 9 weeks to finish but they were done in 8! He provides a detailed timeline of when everything will get done. We are all ecstatic about the final result and would definitely use Rosseland Construction again for any future renovations.

This was a big project. It involved taking down walls, closing off a door, installing a new sliding glass door, three new baths, a new kitchen, new wood floors, complete remodel of lower level and new interior paint in all rooms. Chris and his people did a great job. Chris is easy to work with, and very organized. He listens to all of your ideas and provides excellent suggestions. We had a structural issue that had to dealt with. Not a problem for Chris and his crew. Everyone that he brought in to work on this project were very professional, very honest people that took pride in their work. The work that they did was excellent. Everyone that has visited us since the completion has requested the name and phone number of the contractor for future reference. Chris's right hand man, Carlos, treats your house as if it were his. I really can't say enough about Carlos. He is an extremely hard worker and very knowledgeable. Overall this was a great experience. The project was completed on budget and ahead of schedule. I would recommend Rosseland Construction to anyone needing a remodeling project.

Chris? team is very professional, courteous, reliable, trustworthy, and expert craftsmen. Chris listened to our requests, concerns, needs, and always responded quickly and in a timely fashion. Bottom line; Chris and his team were very easy to work with and we are looking forward to working with Chris and his team again. Rosseland Construction provided us quality work, on-time completion and stayed on budget. We highly recommend Rosseland Construction.

Overall, the results were beautiful. Everyone who has seen the work has been very impressed. Though there were some delays due to subcontractors, everything in the end worked out beautifully. Chris is very responsive and personable; he wants to make the customer completely satisfied. This was our first experience with remodeling, and we weren't quite prepared for what it entailed or how long it would last; in he end it was what we had hoped for. Our next project is to remodel our kitchen, and Rosseland will be our first choice.

Chris, his crew and his sub-contractors are fantastic professionals and we could not recommend them more highly. Chris did a great job during all phases of the project and got it done on-time and on-budget. During the planning phases, Chris and his designer, Nancy, did a great job of walking us through all the design options and were very patient with our many questions, changes, etc. Although heavy demo and construction is going to be messy, they did the absolute best possible job of containing the areas with sheeting, and constantly cleaning as they went. After the floors were sanded, he even sent in a cleaning service to clean the entire house. Chris did a great job of keeping the project on pace and communicating status of progress, upcoming schedules, etc. Most days there would be multiple trades working in parallel and we never had a single day that we did not know exactly what was going to happen or when. The quality of work from all of the crews was fantastic, and as a bonus, they were all very nice people to have in my house...including answering countless questions from kids, etc. Any issue that came up, as they will, was quickly answered or handled to our satisfaction. One of the things we liked best about the experience was we could tell how proud Chris was of his work, and he showed genuine excitment about the vision for the project and you can tell how proud he was how it came out, which, in my opinion, is the mark of a true professional. It was a true pleasure to work with Chris and his crew and we can't recommend them highly enough.

Construction went very smoothly. Very clean staff. Prompt and on time. I love my new bathroom. Excellent job!

At first all seem to be going well but I found that attention to detail is not on Chris's radar. When the I used the toilet for the first time, it wouldn't stop running. I let Chris know and he took care of it the next day. Then the light switches--one for the lights and one for the fan, were opposite. One was up for on and the other was down for on. Again as soon as I let him know, it was fixed. The shelf was installed loose on the wall and would tip forward--again, he came and fixed it. I had a small area of black mold that they seemed like they were just going to cover with Kilz and I complained about that. The shower's hot and cold were mixed up. One of the facets had no water pressure so Chris looked at it and ordered a new valve. When the plumber came to change out the valve, he said that something was stuck in the facet but didn't have to tool to open it. When the tool arrived, I went to clear out the cabinet and they hadn't tightened the lines and they were dripping in my cabinet for the week Luckily, I had a container of cotton swabs that the water dripped in--all the way to the top. One more day and my cabinet would've been ruined. The mirrors were not hung securely to the wall. I got so tired of complaining about every item that I took care of that myself. The caulk around the tub was lifting after 2 months. The grouting was poorly done and I complained about the excessive grout lines at the outside edges and Chris just tried to cover it with paint. The glass tile is wavy around the tub and all the corners have massive amounts of grout. No attention to detail. Then about 2/12 months after the project was completed, I noticed a huge water stain on my laundry room celling-right below my new bathroom. The plumber came out and did some measurements and thought it was coming from the tub water line. We hardly even used the tub. So, we went on vacation and they came out to figure out where the leak was coming from. Chris communicated that they couldn't find the leak and it was probably water splashing from the tub and they would re-do the caulk. I said that was an awful lot of water from splashing. I asked that he leave the ceiling open so we knew that the leak wouldn't return. As soon as we got back from vacation, we took a shower. I went down to the laundry room and water was flowing into the laundry room. I filmed it and texted it to Chris who told me that I said it was the bath and they didn't even check the shower. Really, I told you we hardly used the tub and the plumber did measurements. He did not caulk around the tub, he caulked the base of the tub by the floor. Upon further evaluation, the grout had cracked all along the base inside of the shower. I have ruined glass tiles and stainless steel tiles from water getting behind them. Then he caulked that whole area. I didn't see any re-grouting done. I sent him a picture of the caulk around the tub that was lifting and he said he would re-do it when they came back to fix the ceiling. I still have a hole in my ceiling and it has been 7 months. They put in a cheap dimmer switch that doesn't support the new lightbulbs so I have buzzing all the time from the lights and the panel would get so hot. They also put in a cheap ground fault that kept tripping even when I didn't use it. I hired my own electrician to make sure that it was done correctly. He told me about the dimmer and switched out the ground fault and now I don't have that problem anymore.

Called Chris (the owner) about two weeks ago to set up an appointment for Tuesday 06/24. Talked to him personally and the appt. was confirmed. Then our closing on the house got postponed by two days, I called Chris and left voicemails 2 times in the past week regarding moving our initial appointment to Thursday 06/26 @ 4pm. In the two voicemails, I said that if I don't hear back from him then I am assuming that we are "on and confirmed" for the initial appointment on Thursday 06/26. I never heard back from him and neither did he show up for the appt. Finally, at 4:15 pm (after waiting for 15 mins). I called him and left him a voicemail that we are waiting for him in the house. At about 4:30, a representative from his company called me back saying that there was no appointment showing on their calendar and also that he is out of town! Very unprofessional... As a company with high rating on BBB and Angie's List, I would have expected the foll. 1. Once Chris had confirmed verbally (on the first call) the appt on Tuesday, he should have added it to their calendar. 2. If Chris is busy and not available to answer all phone calls, he should have someone representing him (like his secretary or other representative) to attend ALL the phone calls and respond in a timely manner.

I didn't use his service. He wasn't good at all. He popped up on Angie's List, and he came to my house, and quoted me 3 times the amount, of what my general contractor is charging me right now, and he kind of walked away, at the end, and said that it wasn't worth his time. I couldn't believe the amount of A plus ratings that he had. I was real disappointed, because I was looking for a good general contractor to work at my house. He asked me what I was expecting to pay, and I told him it would be maybe 60-70,000 Dollars, because I was expecting to do some of the work myself. He walked in there, and said it wasn't worth his time if I wasn't paying 100,000 Dollars. He said he wanted to tear down my deck which is less than 6 years old. He told me a bunch of nonsense that didn't make sense, and then told me that it wasn't worth his time to even issue me a quote. When you see somebody with 97 reviews, and they are all rating A, and when you call him in there, and he is like fishing for a big job. I felt like they are populating their reviews. I don't think anybody who had used them for all those reviews. He showed up, and he was on time, he seemed to be very good at communicating with me about the appointment. When he showed up, he saw the first part of the house, and looked at the addition that we wanted, which was nearly finished. He walked around for 20 minutes, and gave me the price, and said that I shouldn't consider buying the house. I bought the house.

On Friday evening, I left a message about the work I wanted, with my phone number. I called again the following Tuesday at lunch time, leaving the same message. It is now Friday evening, a week later, and I still have no reply from this company.

Chris was excellent to work with: setting and keeping schedules for when the work would start and be completed, providing accurate estimates of costs with clear explanations and options if costs changed from the estimate, responding promptly to voice and emails. We especially appreciate the quality of the work done by Chris's crew. Chris recommended local vendors for picking out cabinets, counters, and flooring. They provided suggestions and were very helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend Rosseland Construction to anyone considering a home remodeling project. He took care of everything for us.

First of all - I LOVE MY NEW KITCHEN!!!! I couldn't be happier. This was the third project Rosseland Construction has done for me and things just got better and better with each project. Mind you, the first two were done extremely well and I was very pleased, which is why I was willing to tackle the kitchen. I hated my old kitchen from the day I moved into my home. It was small, cramped, and very inefficient. I had always thought the space could be better utilized. Over the years I had talked to a number of people about how to use the space better but was never given a good option. That all changed with Rosseland Construction who gave me a new, open, airy, efficient kitchen which is a pleasure to work in. Chris Rosseland, who oversaw this amazing transformation, has put together a team of highly qualified craftsmen (and women.) He is a man who really cares about his clients and is willing to go the extra mile to be sure they are satisfied. Whenever there was a problem (and there will be) his reply was always, "That's an easy fix!" Chris Rosseland is a man who is respected by his peers and known for quality work During the final inspection by the village, the inspector turned to me and said, "You don't have anything to worry about. These folks do quality work!" High praise in my book. So, if you are looking for quality work by a qualified and caring team, Rosseland Construction is the company for you!

Amazing job! It went fantastic! Chris came over and we talked about what I was looking to do. He was extremely helpful with letting me know what we could and couldn't do. He then did drawings that showed exactly what he was going to do. When we finally decided to get going on it, he gave me all of his subs that he works with and they are all fantastic and very helpful also. Work started a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving and I told him I'd really like to entertain for Christmas dinner. Mission Accomplished! His workers were always there, working very hard to get it done. If they came across anything that they thought would be a problem, they brought it to my attention and let me make the decision on next steps. The job came in on budget which I was very happy about because I had heard horror stories about major renovations. I often sit at the island now and just marvel at how beautiful it turned out. We will definitely use Rosseland again!

We contacted Chris Rosseland based on his Angie's List reviews and ratings. He came out and met with us and listened to what we were wanting to accomplish with our kitchen project. He understood what we were hoping to accomplish with both quality and price point. Within a couple of days he provided us with his bid and allowances for each part of the project. After we accepted Chris's proposal, he walked us through the process of picking out each item for the kitchen and promptly answered any question we had. Once construction began, the project proceeded right on schedule and actually was completed several days ahead of the original plan. The subcontractors that Chris uses were all wonderful to have in our house and the quality of their work was outstanding. The few glitches that popped up were resolved immediately. The final cost was just as the proposal was presented. The only cost adjustments were the result of choices we made picking out our specific allowance items. I highly recommend Rosseland Construction and will turn to Chris with any projects we have in the future.

Chris and his team were AMAZING! I was home on maternity leave and the entire 3 week project went flawlessly. He laid out the plan and let us know when to expect what. They even made us aware of days that might be particularly loud, given the often sleeping baby. His team was extremely punctual every day. They were polite and explained the plan for the day in case it changed from what was originally laid out. There was daily clean up so we never had to live with mess. At one point there was an issue with dirt that got on the carpet from the tile portion of the job, and when the project was complete, Chris sent someone to clean the carpets! I cannot rave enough about how wonderful the entire process was. I only wish our upstairs bathroom was as nice as the one in the basement :)

Disappointed that Chris did not follow-up with us and did not respond to our follow-up with him.

My wife and I hired Rosseland Construction (Chris) to finish our basement. From the initial contact to the completion of the project, we were very pleased with Chris' responsiveness and professionalism. He always promptly addressed any of our questions or concerns and he kept us informed on the schedule regularly. Our project required an aggressive completion schedule due to the approaching due date of our second child. Chris was able to start and finish within our required timeline; a commitment other contractors were unable to make. As with any construction project, there were a few minor quality concerns along the way, but Chris always promptly made sure they were corrected to our satisfaction. We will definitely consider Chris for any future work at our home and would recommend him to others.

This was the best experience I have ever had with a contractor. The house was in poor shape when we first brought it years ago. A lot of work has been done to get it were it is now. Through out this time we have work with several different contractors who have never come close to this. The owner, Chris, gave me a detailed estimate and made every attempt to keep to that price. If I chose an item that went over the allowance he informed me immediately and allowed me to decide if that additional cost was in my budget. In addition, Chris kept me frequently up to date on how thing were proceeding and responded to my concerns without any hesitation or reluctance. I appreciate Chris's continued presence through out the entire project. The quality of workmanship was also beyond my expectations. I kept waiting for the "shoe to drop". How could a project ever run this smoothly? Carlos, the primary carpenter, and doer of all things great was the best. His workmanship is precise, clean and neat. I expected dirt and kaos. What I got was a clean and orderly environment though out. The end result is an absolutely beautiful kitchen. I can't believe I'm saying this but, honestly there is not a single complaint to give. I hope everyone who works with this contractor has the same wonderful experience.

Our kitchen had been last remodeled in approximately 1990 and was long overdue for a makeover. We wanted to update the design from American Country to a more contemporary style with clean lines. Overall, the project consisted of full cabinet replacement, ceiling and under-cabinet lighting, new wall-mounted appliances, new sink granite countertops, ceramic backsplash and painted walls with new crown moldings and trim. We wanted a contractor that could perform total project management and had a team of specialists who were skilled in their trades. Ideally we were hoping for someone who could offer insightful suggestions in areas where we needed advice. Our search began with Angie's list and other Internet websites. We identified a few candidates and invited them in for proposal discussions. From our first appointment with Chris Rosseland, we had a strong sense that we would enjoy working with him. He was very good at assessing our needs, desires and budget. He suggested various options for us to consider in terms of layout, ergonomics and aesthetics. Then he came back to us with a complete, professional proposal along with professional references and other useful information about his company and affiliates. His bid was not the lowest, but Chris' professionalism gave us the expectation that he could competently deliver a good project. Looking at his list of affiliates, we next went to visit his kitchen designer, Nancy, of CR Cabinetry in Schaumburg. We stopped in on a Saturday morning, introduced ourselves and told her about the project. She said she does a lot of work with Chris. She showed us some material samples and fielded a variety of design questions. From this conversation, we knew she would be fun to work with! So based on these meetings, it was clear that Rosseland was the best choice. We confidently signed the agreement and moved ahead. The actual experience was surprising in two areas: (1) on-completion and (2) work performed within budget. Based on previous experiences with other contractors and handymen, it seemed that deadlines were never kept and costs always seemed to escalate beyond expectations. It was NOT this way with Rosseland. Rather, Chris lays out a target timetable and takes it seriously. He regularly visited our home and kept us apprised of daily goals. When the final invoice arrived, there were no hidden surprises. Communication was another strength. As the work was being performed, Chris was very proactive in keeping us informed but also reaching out about any questions or potential issues where client input was needed. He did this both through phone calls and e-mail, whichever was more appropriate. Even though we did not talk on some days, we were always in touch. All of the builders, electricians and plumbers assigned to the job were competent and careful. The only issues I recall were the need to make adjustment to a couple of cabinet door handles and also our desire to place some additional trim in the sink area that was not part of the original plan. Chris was very accommodating in taking care of these details to ensure our satisfaction. In the end, it was the successful kitchen makeover we were hoping to achieve! Six months after completion of the project, we are still delighted with the results, and it is a pleasure to prepare meals and entertain guests. So we are most happy to recommend Rosseland Construction for remodeling work and would not hesitate to work with them on any of our future remodeling needs.

Chris remodeled our basement several years ago and when it came time to get some more work done, we knew exactly who to call. Rosseland! Chris and his team did quality work then and nothing changed this time. Bathroom - Chris and his team replaced the bathtub, toilet, facets, light fixtures, window and all tile in our "kid's" bathroom. Originally, to save a little money, we were going to keep our existing bathtub, but at some point during the process the tub was slightly damaged. With no questions asked and without us even asking, a new tub was delivered and installed in a day! Kitchen - Chris gutted the kitchen, and installed new cabinets, an island, under cabinet lighting, new flooring, granite counter tops, a new sink, garbage disposal, ceiling pendants and can lights. He creatively hid some PVC by our ceiling so we could get rid of the soffets and have ceiling high cabinets. Carlos even installed/re-installed the above range microwave we purchased from a big box store when the store's installation guys screwed it up the first time! All of the work Chris has ever done for us has been done professionally, skillfully and without problem. His proposals are detailed, accurate and there are never any surprises. He tells you what he is going to do and he does it. He and the guys genuinely take pride in their work and you never have to worry about anyone cutting corners or not doing the job less than 100%. Demolition is performed quickly, the work area is always kept spotless, and they keep any disruptions to your life at a minimum. Chris is easy to work with, always responds quickly and courteously to our questions, and you can trust that he is going to get the job done right. We highly recommend Rosseland to everyone looking for a contractor and will be calling him again when our next job comes around!

We purchased a 1250sf 60s split-level home in more or less original condition and hired Rosseland Construction to build a 200+ sf addition on the back of the house and remodel the kitchen. We interviewed several contractors, and we hired Chris for a couple reasons: 1) he seemed genuinely excited for us about our ideas for the house, 2) he was the only one who made a point during the interview to talk about how he would get the construction equipment to the back of the house (which was a practical detail we appreciated), 3) he sent us a handwritten thank you note after meeting us, and when his estimate was ready, he offered to meet with us personally to discuss it in further detail and provided references and list of subs (none of the other contractors we met with followed up on their estimates), and 4) we were taking out a renovation loan and explained to Chris that bank would have requirements for approvals, payments, etc and he agreed he would be able to work within the bank's guidelines. Overall, Chris clearly wanted the job the most and had given the logistics some practical thought and told us that what we wanted to do was feasible, so we hired him. The drawing and permit phase took about 2 months from closing, and the construction took about 3 months. The original home had a 15x19? living room and a 12?x 15? eat-in L-shaped kitchen, separated by a non load bearing wall. It felt small, stunted, and dark. We wanted to open up and enlarge the space by removing the wall between those rooms, and reconfiguring the kitchen to have a long island, and add the dining area on the other side. Next to the dining room we wanted a roughly 10x10 mudroom/laundry room that can be entered from the outside or from the garage. We also wanted to extend the crawlspace underneath, as opposed to building the addition on a slab. Chris? architect, Mark Kollias, thoughtfully designed the addition and new kitchen with our plans in mind in such a way as to integrate it into the existing home; it does NOT look or feel like a box tacked on to the back of the house. He was very meticulous and thorough in his drawings, which made the permit application process pretty painless. The finished result looks almost exactly how I imagined it in my mind. Due to bank requirements, Chris, Marc, and Nancy Mueller of CR Cabinetry, the kitchen designer, had to do a fair amount of work before we even closed on our loan. We of course assured them we would pay for their time if we were not able to close, but it still took a leap of faith on their part and I know there are some contractors out there that would not have (or do not have the financial stability to have) dealt with the additional bank requirements and paperwork. Or, they would have required an upfront payment. We?re grateful that Chris and his colleagues hung in there with us while we got everything squared away with the bank. Chris? kitchen designer, Nancy Muller of CR Cabinetry, helped bring our vision for the new kitchen to reality by helping us design a modern, streamlined kitchen that is still warm and inviting. Her expertise helped us select cabinets and appliances, decide on a layout, choose a cabinet color (which looks great!), and maximize our available cabinet space, but still achieve the open floor plan look without any clutter. We have had several parties of 20+ people, and folks tend to gather around the island, but it does not feel cramped. The kitchen reminds me the modern kitchens I see in magazines ? I still can?t believe it?s mine sometimes. We did have an issue with the appearance of the cabinets which was more of a manufacturer issue. It was easily resolved and our cabinets look great. Other than the kitchen and addition, Chris? subs did extensive work including relocating the laundry to the first floor (which frees up the old laundry room for us to use as an office), plumbing in the kitchen for the island sink and a new line for the refrigerator, upgrading nearly all the electrical service in the house, adding exhaust fans in both bathrooms, hvac updates and relocating the a/c condenser, vacuuming the air ducts, drywalling the addition and 1 bedroom, painting the entire house inside and out, installing new hardwood floor and tile in the addition, refinishing the existing hardwood floors, and replacing baseboards throughout. This was our first home purchase and first renovation project of any kind, so we didn?t know exactly what to expect. Chris repeatedly said it would go smoothly, and it did. Chris usually did not contact us unless he had a specific question for us, but he returned our calls promptly and would give us updates when asked. We did not live in the home during the construction, but we went to check things out all the time. We could talk to any of the subs that were there and see daily progress. There were a few things that were stressful, but most of the time those things were related to us choosing tile, appliances, paint, etc. I was also concerned at the beginning about having all the trades people chosen for us (as opposed to vetting them ourselves), but they all did a good job. There were a couple surprises along the way, but no major ones given the scope of the project. I never worried about the quality of the workmanship, or that the work would not be done on time. I remember being at a 4th of July party talking about the work to another guest that worked in construction, and he said something like, ?Your contractor gave you a move-in date already? Good luck with that!? Well, aside from a handful of minor punch list items, our house ready and clean on our move-in date as promised, and we love our home.