Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

(This was also posted on Quality Guild site) Working with Wood Wise on our kitchen remodel was a wonderful experience. After listening closely to our ideas and concerns, Kathy provided several design options, and melded them into the final design. Kathy then accompanied me when choosing sinks, faucets, lights, etc., and helped me stay within allowances and get fixtures I love. Ben, the foreman, kept the job going and promptly addressed any and all questions and concerns we had about the job. Greg, Wood Wise's master carpenter and man of many talents, was here almost every day and was always professional and friendly, and customized things so I ended up with exactly what I wanted. The subcontractors were professional and almost always left the job site clean (if it wasn't up to his standards, Greg cleaned up after them). We had the work done over the holidays, and they told us it would take a while (it did), but there were no surprises regarding schedule or budget. At the end of the project Hank, the owner, came by with a goody bag of wood floor care products, etc. Wood Wise is not the cheapest, but they are the best.

The design cost $700 dollars and was just drawings without a lot of detail on materials. I asked for a ballpark estimate of the cost and was quoted $30,000-$50,000. I thought this was extremely expensive. Basically, I felt I overpaid for the drawing. I think the owner makes a lot of money by meeting potential customers and over charging them for design. There was no follow up from Woodwise, I thought they might want the business and come down on the construction price, but that never happened. They never contacted me again. So I was out $700.

I liked everything about them. It was excellent from start to finish. I would highly recommend them.

We had pursued it with them had we chosen to do so. The quote was close to $40000. I would give them an A+.

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They were great. They did a great job. They are very professional and timely. They know their subjects - the home improvement. They are fully integrated as a team where they can design the improvement but then also the contractor as well.

The owner, designers, and project managers were very helpful and professional. Cabinets, flooring, structural work and painting went very well; countertops went pretty well. We were very unhappy with the electrician they used because of sloppy work (e.g. very visible switchplates were crooked). Other subcontractors were excellent (e.g. painters) and we used them for later work. Because overall we were pleased with Wood Wise we called them in 2013 about remodeling a hall bathroom. As a courtesy the owner and project manager came out to take a look but the job was too small for them and their price would have been too much for us.

I recommend him to everybody who asks. He was just phenomenal. He is one of the best contractors I have ever had any interaction with. Everything was positive. They are very professional. They have a great design team so they were good at coming up with ideas and things. They actually gave the most detailed proposal in terms of when things would be done and what would be done and the cost of each phase. They were right on the money in terms of time wise, punctually and cost wise. Everything came exactly as it was presented at the beginning. They are expensive but I think it's worth it. I have no regrets that I paid extra.

We were favorably impressed with Wood Wise and so happy with the outcome! Hank (the company owner) worked directly with us to define the scope and terms of the project. This was not a small hurdle considering the mention of Do-It-Yourself scared away a few other companies we had contacted. Even though the arrangement was not their regular modus operandi, they found a way to accommodate us. We did the demolition which included removing a wall. We installed two doors and did the painting, wall repair, and are currently working on the floor installation. Wood Wise was able to make the necessary adjustments, finishing the project on schedule in six weeks. I have heard plenty of horror stories about kitchen and bathroom remodeling dragging on for months, so this company's efficiency was most appreciated. Kathy did the cabinet layout and ordered all of the cabinets. It was amazing to see the laundry list of pieces involved. She was on site to ensure they were delivered safely. Kathy also coordinated with the various vendors for cabinet trim and hardware, tile, sink, granite counters and lighting fixtures. These items arrived on time and in the correct quantities. Ben managed the project. This entailed tracking down sub-contractors and having them arrive so they weren't in each others' way. He was also present for the numerous inspections. In some cases Ben rolled up his sleeves and completed leftovers. As mentioned previously things went smoothly and on schedule, a testament to Ben's oversight. Greg was there to do whatever carpentry is required. He is personable and courteous as are all employees and even sub-contractors of Wood Wise. We were pleased with his craftsmanship. Speaking of craftsmanship, Tom the sub-contractor who worked for days on our cabinet installation was quite meticulous and took pride in his workmanship. I was laid up with a bad back for the massive amount of electrical work that was done in the first two days but the inspectors were happy with it! The tile guys were super quick and their end product was beautiful. The back splash we chose with the help of Wood Wise is the centerpiece of our kitchen. I did meet the sub-contractor who handled the drywall as well, though I don't recall his name. He is a hard worker and also friendly. Predictably we were impressed with his work too. The granite counter top installation was also excellent though I missed this crew. All in all we met many nice, talented people throughout this process, which made the ordeal of forgoing a kitchen for a few weeks more bearable. The beauty of our kitchen is a testament to the careful choice of employees, vendors and sub-contractors by Wood Wise.

This was the first project I used them for. They have been out to my house twice and I have been to their showroom. They are remodeling the down stairs of my house. They took out a wall, refinished the wood floors, installed storage, installed baseboards and the rest of the general remodel. I will continue to use them in the future.

We really enjoyed working with both Kathy and Hank of Wood Wise. They both worked directly with us to define the scope and terms of the project. This was not a small hurdle considering the mention of Do-It-Yourself scared away a few other companies we had contacted. We are somewhat picky clients and they were both patient and accommodating, going over design after design and negotiating the work that they would ultimately perform for the remodeling portion of the project now in progress. They literally spent months making sure we were satisfied before we actually signed the remodeling contract. We are so happy with the finished product! Even though our arrangement was not their typical modus operandi, they found a way to accommodate us. We did the demolition which included removing a wall. We installed two doors and did the painting, wall repair, and are currently working on the floor installation. Wood Wise was able to make the necessary adjustments, finishing the project on schedule in six weeks. I have heard plenty of horror stories about kitchen and bathroom remodeling dragging on for months, so this company's efficiency was most appreciated. Kathy did the cabinet layout and ordered all of the cabinets. It was amazing to see the laundry list of pieces involved. She was on site to ensure they were delivered safely. Kathy also coordinated with the various vendors for cabinet trim and hardware, tile, sink, granite counters and lighting fixtures. These items arrived on time and in the correct quantities. Ben managed the project. This entailed tracking down sub-contractors and having them arrive so they weren't in each others' way. He was also present for the numerous inspections. In some cases Ben rolled up his sleeves and completed leftovers. As mentioned previously things went smoothly and on schedule, a testament to Ben's oversight. Greg was there to do whatever carpentry was required. He is personable and courteous as are all employees and even sub-contractors of Wood Wise. We were pleased with his craftsmanship. Speaking of craftsmanship, Tom the sub-contractor who worked for days on our cabinet installation was quite meticulous and took pride in his workmanship. I was laid up with a bad back for the massive amount of electrical work that was done in the first two days but the inspectors were happy with it! The tile guys were super quick and their end product was beautiful. The back splash we chose with the help of Wood Wise is the centerpiece of our kitchen. I did meet the sub-contractor who handled the drywall as well, though I don't recall his name. He is a hard worker and also friendly. Predictably we were impressed with his work too. The granite counter top installation was also excellent though I missed this crew. All in all we met many nice, talented people throughout this process, which made the ordeal of forgoing a kitchen for a few weeks more bearable. The beauty of our kitchen is a testament to the careful choice of employees, vendors and sub-contractors by Wood Wise.

The entire project progressed smoothly with only a few issues along the way. All issues addressed and corrected readily and completely. The add-on items were integrated into the project plan without any problems, and completed along with the overall project. No issues.

The kitchen remodeling process was a pleasure. My husband remarked that he had never experienced such a smooth process with such honorable people. We would feel very comfortable recommending Wood Wise to anyone considering a home remodel, and in fact have already done just that.

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They came by the house, and they were extremely personable and friendly. They were upfront and honest with me about the fact that it wasn't that big of a project, and hiring them would have cost more if we went with them. They were great, and provided some good recommendations for me. I liked them. They gave us a realistic viewpoint of the work we needed done. It was nice and refreshing to have honest business people come in.

The project progressed smoothly. A few issues came up, but they were addressed promptly and completely.

Excellent service in designing what we wanted, working with us to make custom adjustments, putting a skilled team on the job, providing a professional project manager, completing the work on time and within the budget, and following up to be sure everything was okay. It was a great experience with a beautiful result.

I HAVE USED THEM BEFORE A FEW TIMES AND I REALLY LIKE THE WORK THAT THEY DO. THIS COMPANY IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND VERY RELIABLE. THEY ARE NEVER LATE AND THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING.