Orfield Design & Construction Inc

Overall, the project went very well, We are happy with the quality of the work and the result. The plans were creative, and we were happy with the design selections and guidance. There were a few unexpected changes to layout due to structural constraints, which resulted in a less efficient flow. The cost of change orders were not clearly explained prior to execution. The contractor was very hands on and at the job site extensively, and she was easy to get a hold of. The carpenter was not available to work on the project on Fridays, which did extend the project timeline. The contractor pointed out repairs/improvements that needed to be made to bring the home up to code. This added cost, but was necessary and appreciated.

Excellent! We were so pleased to have chosen Orfield for our project. They were professional, kept us up to date, and worked with us to make sure we could move back in when we needed to. I would not hesitate to call Laura for our next project.

Very well. Laura is an experienced space designer and contractor who is creative, knowledgeable and fun. She, her staff and the craftspeople she arranges do great work. While she provides expert guidance, she also listens to the client’s ideas and incorporates, expands or improves them. She and her staff are attentive to details, which is especially appreciated by less experienced customers.

All went as expected and it looks great!

It went well but we were disappointed about difference between original quote and total payment at the end.

It went well.

Very well. Beautiful workmanship. Company very responsive to concerns and new ideas.

Very well!!

We hired Orfield Design to provide us with a set of plans for a basement remodeling project. We were very clear up front that this project would be done in phases and that we planned on doing as much of the work as possible ourselves. Initial meeting with Laura and Amy went well, they seemed excited about the project and to really "get" what we were looking for. At the time that our final set of plans was delivered, we were over all pleased with what we received. The plans cost $1200. I knew upfront that this is what they cost. Once the project began however, things changed. A few of the items on the final plan were incorrect (I-beams in wrong location, measurements off) and we wanted to make a few changes to the plan (stated clearly that a revision was included). I was told additional work was billed at $90 per hour, no changes were ever made. I had to beg and repeatedly call and email to have actual room dimensions added to my $1200 set of plans. Once the building got underway, even more issues were found. If we had built out the basement according to the plan, we would have doors under I-beams, resulting in 3 different door heights through out our space. Walls were drawn under major runs of duct work. The bathroom wall ended up being built almost a foot off from the plan. The bathroom design was very poorly thought out, access panels to shower plumbing was put in the bedroom side rather than the utility side of the basement. Our builder expressed quite a bit of frustration with the plans as they were drawn by Orfield. Poorly thought out door and wall placement, items that did not meet code and some of the planned walls were items that were impossible to even build. While Laura expressed enthusiasm over our design ideas, in the end she selected products and fixtures that were not at all what we would have considered using. She seems to have a very narrow view of what was "right" and not willing to stray beyond that vision. We spent $1200 on a set of plans that ended up being useless to us. Orfield seemed unwilling to alter or change our plans once it was clear we would not be using their services for construction. Perhaps if you plan on using them for the construction component of your project you will be more satisfied. I would not personally do business with this company again.

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It was good but there's delay that came along the way it was like a two month project turned out into a four months project. More than we wanted to spend course you know we thought it would be more like twenty five thousand but materials and stuff they used to we're talking granite make brand new cabinets made by a cabinet maker, the granite made the floors did it himself and finished it, we wanted a nice kitchen.

Laura and Amy, the project manager and administrative manager were a dream to work with- friendly, competent, detail oriented and timely. Trent, the construction person, was equally amazing and possessed the same traits. Would highly recommend them to others.

The project design was outstanding.  Orfield thinks out of the box to provide cost-effective solutions.  The sub-contractors were
all competent, met their timelines and deadlines, and behaved in a professional manner while in our home.  Problems and other issues were attended to in a timely manner and resolved to our satisfaction.  This was a major remodeling project which went extremely well.  Each phase of the project happened on timeline we had been given at the beginning of the project.  

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Orfield came out and talked through a design with us. Ron came up with a
great option that we had not even considered for a screened-in porch.
Laura did all the work on getting the variance we needed from the city.
The work was completed on schedule. Orfield was very easy to work with,
very professional. All the contractors were also good.

Smooth, efficient, non-disruptive, skilled installer.

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The entire project took about two months, and started within a month after contract go ahead.  Work was done on an average of four days per week.  They used outside sub-contractors for all but carpentry.  The sub-contractors were all outstanding.  All inspections were passed the first time.  We are delighted with the results.

I called them up and said i'm bored of my home and I am considering moving or renovating my home to make me stay.  They completely understood.  They came out (on time) and we walked through the entire house.  My house is small and has some layout issues.  I already has some ideas of what i was thinking but wasn't sure it would make sense for resale down the road.
They listened to all my ideas and we talked through what would make sense and add value to the home and they left to draw up some plans.   
Laura came out to the house a couple of weeks later and walked me through the plans.  I really liked how they presented the plans and how they looked.  Easy to read and understand.  got me very excited to make changes!  There were some things i wanted changed around.  No problem, they incorporated those and dropped off the new plans.  Walked me through the changes.
They broke out costs for all different parts of the project.  which i really liked, as there is some of the projects we can do on our own.  Laura is always on time, cheerful and pleasant to work with.  i have not done any of the work on the house yet as the overall project is costly as it is redoing the kitchen and moving some walls/windows, but i would consider them for any work that i woudl contract out.  As for just drawing up plans and getting ideas, I would highly recommend this company!

Very well, Will listened to our requested, suggested and or made the changes in a very timely manner.

He did not like the number of changes the decorator and I wanted so he
decided he preferred not to be involved with the project.  He was very
nice about it, gave me my down payment back and left a drawing of
the house.

We worked with Ron and Laura for a few months in planning our design.  Our itnention was to create a second story master suite, with ideally a small second bedroom.  Ron and Laura took our ideas and worked through not only second story layouts, but alternatives in the absement layout that might acheive our needs as well.  In the end, the second story layout worked best, and the final design is better than we ever could have imagined.  Laura is the ultimate project manager.  Our project required a variance with the City of MInneapolis.  Laura was amazing in dealing with the issues with the city, and actually recommended that we expand our remodel from our original intentions.  The recommendation from Laura expanded the square footage of our addition at minimal cost to us.  After demolition, and prior to installation of our roof, there was a rain storm.  No matter how many tarps you put on the roof, nobody can prevent water from coming in.  Ron was over almost hourly on a Saturday adjusting the tarps, raking water off the top of the tarps, and making sure the house stayed dry.  Contractors I've worked with in the past would have let the rain take its toll and deal with the consequences on Monday.  However, it is evident that Ron and Laura have a deep commitment to doing the job well no matter what it takes.  During bathroom tiling my wife and I were on vacation.  Laura communicated with us via email and made some design suggestions based upon how the tiling was going.  We went with her suggestion and could not have been happier.  Her sense of design and her excellent project management skills are the ultimate compliment to Ron's architectural background and attention to detail.  I would recommend them to any of my friends or family, and we plan on using them for future projects.

We chose not to go with them. They actually did not give me a bid; instead they want a fee for a design and will not provide a bid until they complete the design. That's why I decided not to go with them because I can't compare bids if I have to pay an upfront cost, which would have been $800. They are a very good firm but I was not willing to pay the design fee. I would recommend them for somebody who is more interested in a design. They are very good, knowledgeable and smart people.    

It was a great experience and Orfield made it as easy as possible.  They provided tremendous guidance from start to finish and always made themselves available.  We love the addition!

It went well. They did a good job.