WM. D. Herboth Remodeling Inc.

From the initial planning stage to the completed unit we were consulted on all details of the construction.  The finished product reflects all of our required items. The workmanship is top notch and all aspects of the construction were handled in a professional manner.  Follow-up to our questions post-construction was prompt and professional.

Went very well. I didn't have any experience with Doug or the rest of his company and so was unsure how it would go. The team was prompt, worked hard, did quality work, and cleaned up after themselves. I have no complaints at all and would use them again.

Overall it went great. They did a great job working with me and matching the house. The garage looks amazing. It is well built. There were some modifications to the original contract regarding the fence, and doing some extra work on the sidewalk and driveway, but they took it in stride, which was great.
The job took a bit longer than expected (maybe a month longer). Partially due to delays with garage door people and with concrete pouring. To make up for it, Glenn patched up a leaky window sill for free.

Doug Herboth was polite, punctual and willing to work with me to bring costs down for the partial remodel we needed in our master bath. His estimate was clear and he kept me updated with how things were progressing once materials had been ordered. His son, Brian, actually came to do the work. He was also punctual and very polite. Brian was very thorough, removing the sink as well as the toilet and shower in order to lay new flooring under it as well. He even lined the sink cabinet with some of the new vinyl without me having to ask. Brian did not touch up the paint in the bathroom, as paint was not included in the estimate at my request. However, I appreciated that he did spackle over a couple nicks that were made in the wall as a result of taking out the old shower stall and putting a new one into our tiny bathroom. Something that was not part of the original estimate was fixing the bathroom door, which has never closed all the way in the two years we've owned the house. Brian said that the door frame had probably sunk due to the rotting floor underneath and he offered to fix it at no additional charge. The door finally closes and I couldn't be happier!
In order to track down all possible leaks that caused the floor to rot in the first place, Brian went into the crawl space under the house. He informed me of several issues going on there including a pipe leak, insulation falling down and the absence of insulation under two of the bedrooms. I asked if it was something he could take care of and he gave me an estimate for it before the end of the day. Thankfully, he never pressured me to go through with any of it and gave me until the next day to speak with my spouse and make a decision. We did ask him to fix those items as well and were pleased with the results. I would highly recommend this company.

We didn't know if it was possible to turn a closet into a small bathroom on the second floor. Glen and Brian made it possible and did an excellent job. The bathroom is just what we hoped for. Professional, knowledgable,on time,  stayed within the bid, and easy to communicate with regarding the plan.  They went out of their way to complete the job before Thanksgiving, which was not easy to coordinate with busy plumbers during the holidays.  They made it happen to our delight. Well worth the price we paid.
The job doesn't look like a remodel.  It looks like it was part of the original design. Very pleased with their work!

In short, it was another elegant Herboth job. By my count, we have now hired Herboth remodeling six times in just over seven years. This is remarkable by any measure. The measure now, however, is the just completed remodel described above. We will make this brief: The work is exquisite, the time frame was reasonable, the price was fair and the challenges were met with humor and professionalism. We could list a thousand wonderful details about working with Herboth remodel but would prefer to give a single concise summary:
  Herboth re modelers are fun, creative, top notch craftsmen who care about the well being of their clients and the quality of their work. The real proof lies in a single potent fact; we are re-hiring them for project number seven. This project starts at the end of this month.

Glenn and Brian were here when they said they would be.  They removed siding from the outside of the house in order to cut a hole for a new window and install the window.  They installed a header and  used flash/weather tape since the window had no fins.  They installed the window, patched the interior sheetrock, installed moldings to match the inside room, caulked the exterior and prepared it for painting.  The plywood behind the siding was rotten so they replaced it and they cut off the rotten ends of the lap siding when re-installing.
They were able to reduce the original bid and take less time and produce less mess by working from the outside.  Like always they cleaned up all the debris from their work area.

Their were high points and less high points. My main complaint was that they didn't finish everything, there was so small detail work left undone but other than that they are fairly good. For what we paid I expected better details to be done. Little things were just not taken care of.

Glenn explained our options & we made our choice for the new Fan.  We chose the day to have the work done...no rain in the forcast.
Glenn went and purchased the new Fan and brought it to our home.  He opened the box & made sure that all the parts were there, and nothing was broken.  This would save time on the installation day. Everything checked out good, and the date was confirmed.
The Herboths are always on time, courteous and friendly.  They work steadily, taking appropriate breaks and cleaning up as they work.  They will answer any questions as they work & will explain things you want to understand.  If there is a problem, or the need to change anything, they will talk with you immediately.  Herboth Remodeling are amazing Problem Solvers.  We have had to deal with some of the "surprises" that any house seems to hold.  The new Fan needed a larger opening.  Glenn made the adjustments and moved right along with theinstallation. The Herboths have Always evaluated the problem, and explained the situation to us. Then we discussed the options, including any additional costs, materials & time.  They want you to be sure that you are getting the best value for your investment. Our satisfaction with the project has always been their first priority.  Glenn was able to complete the project in one day.  And, the final cost was under the original estimate.  The Thermostat needed a minor adjustment in about 2 weeks.  Glenn came immediately and performed the adjustment.  The Fan works perfectly & the installation looks great.

The project went great.  With all projects of this size, there are adjustments to make as the project progresses.  In every case Glenn and Brian kept us informed and offered us innovative alternatives. I trusted them with many  decisions including choice of lighting fixtures and I approved of their suggestions for stain colors inside the sunroom. Throughout the whole project, the emphasis was on quality and creating a beautiful and useful space that our family can be proud of.

The Herboths are gracious, humorous and creative. When we originally sat down with Doug, he did a walk-through of our home. He got a sense of how we live, and what our future needs might be. In short, he approached the project in an organic and holistic fashion. The result of that first meeting was a series of highly inventive but practical drawings. 

 After we decided on the route to take, a detailed and user friendly contract was submitted. The specifics were clear, payment schedule fair, and timeline reasonable. Work commenced as promised, and  every step of the way was handled with dignity and professionalism. 

Two critical points need to be a vital part of this review. 1) Herboth Remodeling was always aware of the hardship and stress placed on a family living through a remodel. They were sensitive to potential  awkwardness and frustration, so everyday ( yes, everyday) they left the worksite in clean and orderly fashion. They knew we still lived in their construction zone, so they made it livable and tidy. Always, always, always, our comfort was top of their priorities.
2) Herboth Remodeling was a joy to work with if surprises popped up. Because our home is a 1904 farmhouse, there were structural challenges. We would have to make decisions based on information that was not available until the bones of the house were exposed. The Herboths were quick thinking, full of ideas, and ultimately understanding if we made changes. They offered advice, were great listeners, maintained humor, and made u-turns with grace.
Our experience was so rewarding, we have hired Herboth Remodeling multiple times. All homeowners should be so blessed.

To whom it may concern:
 
Herboth Remodeling are an established reputable contractor in our neighborhood. We knew of their reputation and work quality as several of our friends had had success with them in various projects.  Their primary person Glenn worked closely with my wife and advised best options and timing to replace our roof.  The project was undertaken quickly and performed flawlessly. We have had numerous comments from neighbors and friends as to the quality and appearance of the job. We trust Herboth Remodeling and Glenn specifically as our ongoing remodel and construction provider.  We also will use them to gain advice on future projects re home repair and perhaps even design advice.  I met his father Doug and know of his grandfather William D (founder) who reviewed the job at various points.  They are all significant contributors in our community and know they have our best interest in all of their work and advice. I would not hesitate to call on them again and most certainly will recommend them to any of our friends and family with remodeling needs in the future.

Sincerely,

Paul Brandes & Family

See above.

We ran into unexpected problems (it is a very old house!) with the remodel which required more work than we had originally anticipated -- the Herboth's are very professional and explained, in detail, the additional work required to shore up our home's structural integrity.  Work was performed was professional and high quality.

When we contacted Herboth Remodeling, their response was courteous & timely.  They got all the information they needed & then took about one week to prepare a bid.  The next appointment was a detailed discussion of all our options & the costs involved.  We went & looked at the possible materials.  In the next meeting, we confirmed our choices.  In just a few days, they came back with the bid we accepted.  The windows were ordered, and when they came in, the actual work promptly began.  There was a problem with one of the windows.  We did not see it, but Brian did.  He called Glen and in a few days, the replacement was delivered.  They pay careful attention to details that we may not have noticed.  They have intense pride in their work, and integrity that greatly impressed us.
 These fellows work from morning 'til evening.  Each day they would tell us exactly what they intended to accomplish.  They were always on time, and cleaned up before they left. 
When it was clear that the old interior frames & molding were useless, we got to see what Herboth Remodeling truely excells at - Problem Solving. 
These men are not intimitaded by difficulty.
They got the right wood, the right stain, and the finished product looks totally original.  It matches all the other trim in the house. 
 We got a Custom Job, that is technically brilliant & very beautiful.
If you believe the phrase "You get what you pay for", Herboth Remodeling will fulfill your expectations, and then some.

As described previously, I had and still have a great working relationship with Doug.  He is honest and straight forward.  I never felt apprehensive about asking to change something I did not like.  His pricing is fair.  There may be bids that are lower, but I prefer to work with someone I am comfortable with.

In all the projects, the planning, pricing, design and scheduling was handled by Doug.  The actual work was done for the most part by his Sons, who are very amiable and friendly.  Doug frequently stops by the job site to check on progress and trouble shoot any problems that may occur.  I know that he is trying to phase down his involvement as reaches retirement, but I suspect he will always be involved with the company.

I highly recommend WM.D Herboth Remodeling for your remodeling projects.  I have been very happy to date with the work completed.

It went absolutely wonderful--better than we could have imagined.

Our latest project,which was dealing with dry rot on the south side of the house was a great example of how well Herboth's care for their client.  It might have been easier and a bigger bill for them to replace all our windows, but they chose a more conservative approach, which was less intrusive for us and less costly as well.  I asked that they finish before Thanksgiving and they were able to make that happen.

Excellet work!!!  Had old upper deck over porch that looked good with 1910 house, but was a bad design.  Had obviously leaked since house was built and roof and porch was in danger of collapsing.  Corner support of porch was also tilting.  WMD Herboth Remodeling came up with a plan to repair and rebuild all so it looked like the original design.  Saved us the cost of an architect.  No way could we have attemped to do this ourselves and have gotten the same results.  This was major work and they did it in  their estimated time.  Was some small addtitional costs to fix items uncovered during the tear off but tottally reasonable. 

Overall they did great work on a very hard job.

I am going to have to say that everything went just great. They did an excellent job with everything. The house and the garage looks just wonderful and I have no problems. I am very pleased with the way everything had turned out. I was very impressed with the intelligence of the company and the respectfulness that they brought along with them.