"Simply the finest craftsmanship around. Genuinely custom from start to finish. When these gentlemen say, “your dream- built better” it resonates and becomes reality.
I have long dreamt of a pretty “little house” (okay- shed) out back that compliments my home, is well built, tasteful and functional as a garden house for my exclusive enjoyment (read: landscape n***). Team Helmstead knocked it out of the park.
We installed numerous upgrades and options in the little house that sets it apart from the ordinary. Starting with a solid concrete foundation this little house is built to last. With the help of a Helmstead vendor partner, the concrete flooring was epoxy glazed with a beautiful finish to ensure lifetime durability.
At the suggestion of Team Helmstead- we elected to maximize vertical space and storage with a “U” shaped loft under a transom dormer feature. Helmstead also constructed a suspended “L” shaped workbench, which preserved floor area and is strong enough to support grown men dancing on them!
Roofing upgrades included: custom designer shingles, radiant barrier decking, ridge vents and the signature Helmstead gable vents to maximize ventilation.
The little house is awash in gorgeous light from all directions, as our expert artisan builder incorporated a combination of operable and transom windows in all four elevations. The placement of windows also preserved wall space for organizing many garden tools and implements.
As an avid landscape enthusiast, I love flowers. This little house is my creative powerhouse- where it all begins. Naturally, I needed flower boxes, and Helmstead did not disappoint. Cedar window flower boxes are stunners and Helmstead delivered on my cedar adoration. They also handcrafted cedar shutters, corbels and header boards that add aesthetic appeal.
The exterior paint was expertly applied and not a single detail was omitted. It is as I imagined- but even better.
The final touches and one of my favorite features include gorgeous sliding barn doors. Not only are the doors beautiful, they are sturdy, secure and glide smoothly.
This entire experience from my concept drawing to completion was smooth, exciting, and dare I say- enjoyable! I am more than satisfied with the process, service and outcome. Now I can enjoy the little house I’ve dreamt about for so many years and while I create and dream in it…I am thinking of the next project to engage Helmstead. I’m thinking of office built-ins, and a dreamy closet too- but these will be in the big house.
Regrets? Only one. I regret that Team Helmstead has driven the last nail on this project. Until next time.
Would I choose Helmstead again? Yes. In a heartbeat. A thousand times, yes. Not only for their fine craftsmanship- but for the materials quality, the outside the box thinking, and the genuine folks that they are.
If you are shopping for a big box mass produced shed or the ordinary outbuilding - you can get those about anywhere. If you desire true custom, handcrafted, built better, to your specs, top tier quality, and satisfaction beyond measure- Helmstead is for you. You won’t be disappointed.
Wendy S. on February 2022