Rosseland Remodeling

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The project started on time with the foundation being dug and concreted. We had decided at the last minute to have a concrete pad put in for a mailbox and Chris easily accommodated us. All the framing , flooring, railings and painting was done by Chris and his crew. The roofing was done by a sub-contractor. Any concerns we had during the construction was handled quickly by Chris. He kept us informed of the schedules for the week and everything was completed on time. All in all, it was a great experience and we would recommend Chris to anyone looking for home improvements.

Chris, the owner, took charge of all aspects of the work. He was easy to deal with and took the time to explain all of our options. Once we had made our decisions, the materials were promptly ordered and we were notified a couple weeks later that the materials were going to be delivered to our house and the work began about a week after that. Chris communicated regularly throughout the install process so that we knew what to expect each day. He took care of getting a dumpster on site and the area was cleaned daily so we weren't crawling over materials at any time. He even was very nice to my mom and my 86-year-old aunt when they came over to "inspect". :) We are very please with our windows, LOVE our doors and couldn't be happier with our experience with Rosseland Construction !

It can be intimidating to conceive such a project, and Chris' work and positive attitude reassured us each step of the way. The project, from the first hole in the ground to finish, except for minor punch list items, took only four months. The subcontractors were all very competent and friendly, and took the time to understand us. There are always minor glitches in such a big project on an existing home, but they were all handled with no problems. In case something is unknown to both of us, there's a one year guarantee on all work. So far, everything is perfect. There were no bad surprises, and we have to say there were good surprises in how well it went. For example, we used our own kitchen designer, which is scary because once we designed the kitchen, it was up to Chris to install everything. He took everything we did, installed the cabinets and appliances and turned our dreams into a beautiful kitchen. Along the way, Chris set up a temporary kitchen for us, so our lives and routines weren't disrupted. Another good surprise is that we never had to move out of the house. Everyone was careful to clean up and move tools and materials out of our way at day's end. Overall, it was a very satisfying project, we would be glad to use Chris again.

It all went very well and they were great to work with.

Chris responded to our call for an estimate within the day and made an appointment for the following evening. We immediately liked him and knew that we wanted to work with him. He was warm, professional, and confident that we could get the home we dreamed of within our budget. Even after receiving several bids, we went with our gut and chose Chris and we couldn't be happier that we did. Chris was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He really listened to what we wanted to achieve and did not simply try to build a "box" on the back of our house. He immediately established a great working relationship with our architect, which made the process flow quickly and easily. Chris gave us a timeline for the work and he nailed it. His communication was excellent; he speaks with you in person, on the phone or via email to let you know of the daily progress of the job. He gave us at least a week's notice for any inconveniences we might have. His crews are professional, friendly, and respectful. This was especially important for us since we have two young children in the home. Carlos, Chris's right-hand man, was wonderful and such a hard worker. Our friends and family have consistently commented on the high quality workmanship and beauty of our "new" home. Chris truly became a part of our family and we will miss him! We simply can't recommend Chris any higher. He's one of a kind and we would trust him to handle any size job in our home.

We found Rosseland Construction through Angie's List and had Chris Rosseland out to our home. He was very personable and very interested in making our project perfect for us. His price was very competitive and we liked him, so he got the job. The project moved along at a great pace and did not interrupt our lives at all. The contract spelled out everything and we were never surprised with price add-ons. The architect worked within our town's building requirements to design just the space we wanted. Once we broke ground, someone was at our home almost every day moving the build along. The siding, flooring, paint, everything matched perfectly with our existing home. They were very clean and kept messy areas taped off until they were done (for example, they had to tear up our basement sealing to run furnace ducts, but they kept that area sealed off until it was all back to normal). Chris even made sure that we didn't forget things we didn't want now, but may want later (like a ceiling fan hookup and cable connection), which I really appreciated. Everyone was very professional and if I ever had a question or concern, it was immediately addressed. In addition, my father (who used to be in construction) continues to be very impressed with the room that was built. I would hire Rosseland Construction again in a heartbeat.

It was a good experience. They had the lowest bid of all of the quotes we got for roofing over our existing roof. But they were about 10% higher than another company for tearing off and replacing the existing roof.

How did it go overall? Outstanding! We received Rosseland Construction's telephone number from our local paper. We called and were in touch with the owner, Chris Rosseland. Chris came to our house within a day after our original call and met with my wife. My wife was immediately comfortable with him & his approach. Chris provided us a packet of information on his company, his work, general information & questions to ask contractors, and telephone numbers (better business bureau, state of Illinois numbers, etc.). I loved this approach. No other contractors supplied anything like this. We had a design in mind and that is what we had all contractors bid their estimates against. After 5-6 other bids, and after confirming Chris's references, the choice was abundantly clear. They were able to start shortly after we signed our contract. They started quickly and had people working in our house every day for 7 weeks. Rosseland keeps the work moving & has someone at your house consistently (no week gaps where people aren't working). Chris personally worked with us to confirm the design & the details of the project prior to the start. The project started with the rough framing which Chris & his team completed. The Electric and HVAC were completed by contractors that Chris has worked extensively with and we were very happy with their work & reliability. The plumbing was completed by Chris's team, along with drywall hanging. Another contractor was responsible for the taping, sanding, and painting of drywall. Chris & his team then completed all detail work including ceiling, trim, etc. Cabinetry was purchased through another company recommended by Chris and installed by Rosseland. Carpeting was purchased and installed by another company (recommended by Chris). Both the cabinetry and carpeting was included in the estimate via an allowance, so any cost overage was due to our decisions. A delay in the building of the custom cabinetry (out of Rosseland's control) delayed the completion of the project a little, but was quickly completed once it was in. Before & after work in each of these areas was completed, it was reviewed with us to make sure we were in agreement. The project was a great success overall and is something we are very proud of. Overall Chris Rosseland & his team are fantastic. He is respectful, reliable, and trustworthy. Chris doesn't nickle & dime you and his price is very fair for the work and reliability. Not cheap, not expensive, well priced. While he let's you make your own decisions, he will also guide and provide recommendations when appropriate. Our overall experience was very positive & Rosseland Construction will be our first choice in the future.

Chris Rosseland gave us our first bid. After he left we knew we wanted to hire him but needed other bids. Everyone else who came in had to live up to Chris and they all fell short. Chris' professionalism and upbeat personality spoiled us for anyone else coming in to do work in our house. Chris completed the job so beautifully and completely within budget. In fact, Chris went over and above by finding us a better and affordable way to run heat and a/c into that space, which was something we didn't think we could afford. All of Chris' workers showed up on time, were very clean, and it was my pleasure to get to know them. Each of them really enjoying working for Chris and it shows in the job they do. The trim work all matched the existing work, the drywall installation was fabulous, and the room looks better than we had thought it could. Chris and his staff seem like they have become our family or friends. The job took 3 weeks which was the time frame Chris originally gave us. One of Chris' workers, Carlos, was a real gem and took such great care of us. I would hire Chris again in a heartbeat...in fact I'm hoping to find a reason to hire him again. I cannot say enough great things about Chris and his company. They do a really professional and beautiful job, they are very clean and friendly, and Chris will do whatever he can to stay within a budget and give you the most that he can for it. Each time I walk into my new closet...I thank Chris!

From the beginning, a couple of things struck us: 1) Rosseland Construction returned our call right away and were out to give us an estimate within a couple of days, and 2) it was apparent the owner, Chris, sincerely wanted to help us. We had 2 other contractors come to the house to give estimates. They took our blueprints but never got back to us. We were comfortable with Chris and felt Rosseland was the right fit for us. From day one, Chris provided a schedule and stuck with it. Admittedly, we were very lucky with the weather, but we were amazed that his team, or team of sub-contractors, showed up each day as planned. We were happy with the decisions we had made regarding the major work that was underway, but the one area we were unsure about was the porch. Chris took the time to understand our needs, did some quick drawings and came up with a plan that we just love. Overall, we simply couldn't be happier with the results!

He is superb! He was extremely friendly and totally professional. Not a day went by without contact. He is extremely easy to talk to. He's awesome! Highly recommended.

Chris was very sincere and very eager to help us get what we wanted out of our project. He provided lots of good information about potential pitfalls and alternative materials to help us meet our specific goals. He was a very easy to talk to. He was particularly helpful with various forms of red tape, offering advice and assistance with the city permit process. His final bid was well documented and clear with a reasonable total price and plenty of line item numbers, so that we could clearly see where our money was going. The only reason we didn't hire him for the final work was because we found an equally pleasant and professional contractor whose final bid came in about $5,000 lower.

Very well. Chris took care of the floors first. There was minimal mess during the process and Chris went out of his way to ensure the job site was clean after every day's work. The final product is something we are very pleased with and after discussions w/ Chris, we feel the type of floors that were installed are perfect for those particular areas. Secondly, Chris and team installed all of our windows. His team was very courteous and professional and did an outstanding job of installing and capping our windows. The quality of work was excellent and Chris's team went above and beyond by capping a couple other areas on our second floor. THANK YOU!!!

Over all I felt it went very well. Chris the owner of the company came out to look over what I wanted done and to give me an estimate, he was very personable and took the time to listen to my concerns and address each one. This insured that we were both on the same page. After looking at samples that he brought with him I made my selections he took measurement's and gave me a detailed estimate. His crew showed up to start the work when he said the would and they worked almost everyday until the work was completed. It was done in a timely manner. He and his crew worked very closely with me to make sure everything was being done to my satisfaction answering any questions I had. All this was done with a friendly attitude. When the work was completed the house looked great and everything was cleaned up. Chris then got together with me to review the job and make sure I was completely satisfied.

He is reliable, follows up on things, and stands by his work.