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"Dwight did a great job of taking on basic concept and turning it into a 3d drawing of our house."

"Overall we were very pleased with the work done, and the changes made will hopefully be lasting positive change. Quote Process - The initial visit was by far the most thorough we had, with a lot of effort made by Jackie (the owner) to visualize and then communicate the vision. It took a while for the quote process to get underway, and some of that probably had to do with the pandemic timing and how busy all landscapers were after resumption of activities in Michigan. Once it started, there was good engagement and a lot of good planning communication. Timing - While the quote process took a while as described, once the quote was issued, the lead time was very competitive, and the time to do the work was quick given the amount of work done. Communication - Overall, communication was very thorough and effective before, during, and after the job. Since we had time and cost overruns during the job, Jackie was good at summarizing the cost status every night or morning to let us know where things stood. Communication during the job could have been a little more frequent, but as the customer, I struggled with trying to manage the job while working from home, avoiding too much contact due to the coronavirus pandemic, and letting them do their jobs without micromanaging them. A few things might have been miscommunicated or misunderstood both ways, but the vast majority of the communication was good. Quality - The quality of work done was overall very good. Jackie made our property look much better with her vision, and the installations were done well. There was a fair amount of damage to the grass on our property to the grading and moisture level (it had rained the day before they were there), and while they did seed and smooth (which has since grown in well), there were some areas that they didn't see that could have used it and are still a bit damaged. Price - Hourly costs and plant costs seemed very reasonable and competitive. The overall cost of our job had significant overruns, but mainly because there were several unforeseen issues that had to be dealt with and likely could not have been known during the quote phase (all under the ground stuff you wouldn't find until you dig). Efforts were made during installation to minimize cost because of this, and a cost cap was set to avoid a massive overrun to be fair to us as the customer, which I thought was unique and customer-focused. Post-Installation Help - I reached out a few times after the job was completed to ask advice and Jackie was very helpful and thorough in her replies. I think this is something that a lot of landscapers don't care to do, and I think it should be celebrated that someone takes time to build a more lasting relationship instead of an "on to the next job" philosophy. I would definitely hire them for future jobs, even more so with the knowledge that jobs after coronavirus is under control would be easier to more freely communicate during the job."

"The kitchen remodel far exceeded my expectations. Everyone was very professional and the workmanship is excellent. They were very kind and very respectful. The team kept me well informed every step of the way. I won't hesitate to hire Acheson Builders for any further renovations. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone who is looking for an excellent building company."

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."

""Drew did an amazing job. He was prompt in responding to me as well as coming out to provide his estimate. The work wasn't supposed to be finished until May, but they had it completed in less than two weeks after contacting them. I printed a coupon off Angi for 5% off, When I presented the coupon I caught him off guard because he wasn't familiar with it, but instead of not honoring the 5% off he gave me 10% off. They cleaned up after themselves were thorough, gave me great suggestions on what I could do to make it look nice in an area where my dog uses the bathroom. I was very impressed with Great Lakes Gardening! ""

"Very professional and courteous also punctual and easy to work with."

"Robert responded quickly to my request. He provided me with the services I needed in a timely fashion. I would recommend Robert Cowles PE for your project."

"My Husband and I , had Dustin design our dream home that we were getting ready to build. Dustin was professional, very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk too. He made the drafting part a very easy and fun experience!! We would recommend him to any of our friends and family!!! We are excited to start our journey on our cabin with Dustin!!!!"

If you're looking for an architectural designer who brings more than textbook knowledge to the table, you're in the right place. With over 40 years in the construction industry—as a builder, designer, and business owner—I’ve developed a deep, hands-on understanding of how homes are truly built. Every project, challenge, and collaboration has shaped how I approach design today. That experience allows me to design residential projects that go beyond the blueprint, grounded in practical insight and a lifetime of lessons learned on the job.

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