This project was an absolute success from start to finish. This was a "design/ build" project, so Doug, the architect, my wife and I were together at each planning meeting. While time consuming, this level of planning insured that Doug new exactly what what we wanted, and, conversely, allowed us to understand exactly was was and was not possible with our existing site and budget. Doug took our budget very seriously, and remained committed thoughout the project to holding the final costs to the budget we had initially set. When the design was finally set, Doug presented us with a schedule, documenting each phase of the project, and a target completion date. From the initial stages of the project, it was obvious that Two Storey was committed to quality, professional work. Our project required us to move our septic tank, and the final design called for the foundation to be close to the allowed set back limits. Doug was on site often during these initial stages, to make sure that everything was exactly where it needed to be. Framing progressed quickly, and was fun to watch. As the addition took shape, and the electrical and plumbing systems went in, I was struck by how the construction site was quite busy, but amazingly well organized. We never experienced any periods of inactivity during the project- work was ongoing nearly every day through the duration of the project. There was not a single example of sloppy work anywhere, even during rough construction. Two Storey Construction has high standards for all of their subcontractors. Though all 5 months of construction, we had no complaints from neighbors, and we found each of the subcontractors to be professional, courteous, and with a commitment to craftsmanship. For example, I had told Doug early on that I was allergic to cigarette smoke, and asked that the contractors not smoke within the new space, even during the framing stages. Through the entire 5 months of construction, I did not catch a wiff of cigarette smoke, and I never found a single butt outside. Bill Storey (Doug's brother and partner) was present nearly every day for most of the construction, and gave us regular updates on how the project was progressing and what we could expect in each subsequent week. He answered every question patiently, and kept the construction site clean and well organized. When the time to "break through" from the existing house into the new space came, Bill made sure that the areas were sealed and blocked off for safety. We have 2 young children, and, in addition to answering their questions, Bill made sure that the environment was as safe as possible for them and for us. During the planning stages, there were 2 times that we were planning on having to move out for a few days to allow work to be done. Bill and Doug managed to rearrage schedules so that these times coincided with our planned vacations, so we never needed to move out to accomodate the construction. Living in a house undergoing this level of renovation is tough at times; there is simply no way around that. Doug and Bill made sure that every possible accomodation was made to allow us to remain. While the construction went smoothly overall, there were a few problems. For example, and unexpected rainstorm hit the night after the rear siding of the existing house was removed. The rain was heavy enough so that the tarps Two Storey had put up were not sufficient, and we had some flooding in the basement. (This occured during a time of record rainfall in the area- I'm not holding Two Storey responsible for the flood- it was one large storm!) I bring this up, because when I emailed Bill and Doug about the flooding at 6 am, they had emailed us back by 6:30, and were on site by 7 am cleaning out the flooded area. By early afternoon, they had emptied our basement, had our two large area rugs out to dry, and had blowers going to take care of the rest of the water. Other than a handfull of books, we did not lose a thing to water damage. This was just one example of Two Storey's commitment to sevice. Doug and Bill held regular, formal monthly progress meetings with us throughout the project. These kept us abreast of how the job was progressing, and also allowed us to make the decisions we needed to make in a timely manner. Doug and Bill were extremly helpful with suggestions throughout the project, and let us know what changes were within our budget. Our final meeting was only 2 weeks later than Doug's initial projection. I found that extremely impressive for a project of this scope. We ended up with an addition that has transformed our home, and is literally a dream come true. We had owned this home for 13 years before undertaking this project. During that time, we have hired our share of contractors for various jobs. When we met Doug, he told us "We're different". They absolutely are. Doug and Bill were absolutely honest and forthright throughout the project. They were always available for questions, and answered all phone calls and emails promptly. They showed us each invoice and subcontractor proposal, and told us up front how much their fee was going to be. They made sure that they eared their fee by managing each phase of the project professionally, and making sure that the entire project was build with a degree of pride and craftsmanship I did not believe existed any longer. At the end, our "punch list" only included about 6 minor items, and these were promptly corrected. Two Storey stands behind their work, and puts that in writing in the construction contract. I found them a pleasure to deal with, and will absolutely call them, and them alone, for my next project. When I shook hands with Doug at the final meeting, I told him that he had changed my view of what a contrator could be. In short, if you have a home improvement project, don't even think about hiring another contractor. Two Storey Construction will provide a high quality job at a competative price, and do so professionally, courteously, and with pride. We recommend them without hesitation.