Founded 1989 • With Angi since August 2010
Buskirk Building Solutions is a family owned and operated General Contractor. With over 58 years combined construction experience, BBS can provide the professional management and resources necessary to coordinate the entire development process from inception to project completion.
We understand the value of working together and communicating with all members of the project team to ensure that the project delivery is as smooth and successful as possible.
Additional e-mail - jdbuskirk@wi.rr.com.
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Evelyn C.
10/19/2020
Jim came out of his car and walked over to us. He wasn't wearing a mask. When we asked if he had one, he said yes, then proceeded to get close to me to hand me a card. Still not wearing a mask. He asked what we were looking to do, and I asked if he wanted to walk around the house and look as we talked about it. He said yes. I asked if he would mind grabbing his mask so he could do that. Visibly irritated, he said he WOULD mind but he'd do it anyway. Beyond that being unprofessional, it was childish and selfish. I told him not to bother and sent him on his way. I wouldn't deal with him if he did my entire house for free. Unfortunate for him - it's a huge job.
Description of Work
Rebuild entire barn, redo soffit of house, all gutters, remove load bearing walls, redo entire kitchen
Category
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, doors, basement remodeling
chris G.
10/01/2020
Run don’t walk from this “builder”. I contracted Buskirk to replace a fireplace and associated work with it. WOW what a mistake he was on every level. I will say when he is trying to get your money, he is very nice and easy to work with. Unfortunately, once he get the money it goes down hill in the worst way. It did take some time between deposit and work being started. Although I feel like that is normal as I have had multiple contractors in and out of my house. First the fireplace was installed almost at floor level. This is a modern fireplace that should be installed almost to waist level. I explained multiple times and showed him multiple times where we wanted it. Of course this did not occur. When asked to fix every excuse imaginable as to why he can’t or doesn’t suggest he change it occurred. I even have his excuses recorded. I am 100% certain he will respond to this review and of course pass blame to the customer which is what he does. The stacked stone was installed with large gaps and it is not supposed to have any gaps. In fact some are 1/8 inch when there should be no gapping. Of course you guessed it this joker blames the customer again. The old gas lines were not removed and bang on the floor and a huge mess has been left everywhere. His response to everything is we just want to bash him. No we don’t want to bash him we just wanted the work done correctly. His attitude is horrible and is very difficult to work with. Please choose anyone else I hope you do not have to go threw what we did.
Description of Work
Fireplace and surround
Category
ceramic tile, electrician, remodeling, woodworking
Service Provider Response
Hi [Member Name Removed], We understand that you are frustrated, however, we have contacted you multiple times to help fix what you didn't like. You did indicate that you and your wife decided you were fine with the outcome. We're happy to make any adjustments you are looking for, please give us a call. We're also happy to have our designer meet with you to help with the layout of the stacked brick design. In regards to payment, we have not received your final payment at this point. Please let us know when you sent over your payment so we can ensure we received it. As for the pipe that was left out, we do not work with gas lines, that is something that is covered by a separate company you hired direct to install the fireplace.Arlene M.
12/03/2018
Pam G.
02/20/2018
The workers were very professional and completed work neatly. The updates went very well. I would use them again.
Description of Work
Kitchen remodel
Category
drywall, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you for taking the time to post a review and for your kind words. We appreciate your business and look forward to any future projects you may have in mind!William M.
02/03/2018
A very professionally run company that pays attention to the details of its work. Excellent communication throughout the process and quick response to questions that needed to be answered. In addition, they did a terrific job of cleaning up after their work and were respectful of my schedule. I've received so many compliments on the work they did from framing to laying the tiles in the shower and on the floor. A first class company!
Description of Work
Bathroom installation
Category
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, plumbing, remodeling, doors
Service Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to post a review and for the kind words. We very much appreciate it. You were great to work with.JOSEPH M.
10/26/2017
Jim & team knocked it out of the park. Due to some of the challenges of the job, other companies walked off the bid process. We needed alot of engineering & structural work, permit work, repair of 100+ year old poor non-code repairs - all in addition to everything else. Jim took it in stride. He always had options for us, sent updates and pictures, went the extra mile and made sure we were happy. At one point the gas co shut off service last winter for an upgrade, when Jim got there the toilet had cracked and we had some damage - he made sure the water was off, got the gas and furnace restarted and called us. I think he saved us alot of heartburn. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Description of Work
Full gut rehab on a lake house built on a hill. Three bedrooms and a bath upstairs, dual zone HVAC, all new electric, open floor plan 1st floor and fireplace, new 2nd floor porch.
Category
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking, home remodeling, doors
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the review. You were a very easy person to work for, and we appreciate that do much. your job was a little challenging at times but we love a challenge! again, thanks for your kind wordsJeff N.
04/12/2017
Kevin I.
06/28/2016
Jim worked with us to help meet our budget while filling our desires. I was willing to handle the painting and staining so they provided me the materials and worked around my schedule. We also wanted specific things done in the basement remodel which they did not hesitate to tackle. This included staining the cement floors, installing barn doors and adding an "on demand" water heater. Jim was always willing to take our phone call during the process. They were also flexible and adjusted with our whims and last minute ideas. We could not have been happier with the overall performance.
Description of Work
General contractor; complete basement remodel. Framing,drywall, drop ceiling, duct work, electrical, plumbing and flooring.
Category
drywall, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, basement remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for the positive review. We appreciate your business and enjoyed working with you. Please call us in the future with any new projects you have in mind.Charles H.
03/31/2016
We were extremely satisfied with Buskirk Construction for the remodel of our home. Jim was very pleasant, polite and professional and answered our numerous questions we had throughout the process. The design from Kevin of Kitchens and Baths (provided in a separate review), for assisting in the selection of the countertops, cabinets and tile as well as paint scheme was excellent. All subcontractors were easy to work with, especially Jim and Dwight. We really only had one issue that concerned the tile installer but we feel that is on the actual company that provided the installer and not Buskirk Construction. We provided a separate review of that company. Getting a major remodel like this was stressful in itself but we knew upfront it was going to be a long process and we love the way our house turned out and would do it again in a heartbeat. We would most strongly recommend Buskirk Construction for any remodel project. Awesome job!
Description of Work
Major remodel of whole first floor to include kitchen, bath, living room and bedroom.with some significant reconfiguration.
Category
drywall, electrician, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, doors
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for the positive review. we appreciate your business and are so happy that you were satisfied with our company. We hope you would call us again for any future projectsEric D.
04/20/2015
Jim Buskirk met us with his designer, Monica of Kitchens and Baths in kenosha pretty much immediately. The project was pretty big since we had to move a wall and also a window. ??They worked with us to re-design our kitchen and also replace flooring. ?We met with them in 3/2014 and wanted the work completed in late fall 2014. ?The design process went well with Monica providing assistance selecting/matching cabinets, granite, backsplash, etc. ?The project was to take about two months. ?Construction started pretty much on time. Completion was a bit late, although it was primarily due to the cabinet company delivering one wrong cabinet. ?I believe if the correct cabinet had arrived, he would have completed pretty much on time as promised. ?The electrical and plumber?subcontractors were great and Jim Buskirk kept us informed throughout the process. ?The flooring and tile company did a nice job, but were a bit messy with exterior debris. ? ?Jim also worked with someone to get a custom iron railing designed and installed. ?Overall, I thought Buskirk and their designers did a great job and were very responsive. ?We are very happy with the completed project.
Description of Work
We contacted Buskirk Construction since we needed a major kitchen remodeling including some significant reconfiguration like moving a wall and moving a window. Also replacement of flooring throughout the majority of the first floor.
Category
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
(removed member name), Thank-you for taking the time to post a review for us. You were both so great to work for (and with). We appreciate your business!!sandra M.
03/24/2015
I settled an appointment for a work evaluation, complete renovations of the first floor of my house, with complete kitchen remodeling. Buskirk Construction forgot the appointment and I had to call them and rescheduled in the afternoon. I never received a invoice proposition despite I called once for reminder.
Description of Work
came over for evaluation
Category
remodeling, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
I THINK YOU HAVE THE WRONG COMPANY...WE NEVER DID WORK FOR YOU. I WAS VERY DISTURBED BY YOUR POST AND CHECKED THROUGH OUR COMPUTER CUSTOMER LIST AND ALL OUR FILES FROM LAST YEAR. I CHECKED WITH THE OWNER HERE ALSO. I AM SORRY FOR THE PROBLEMS YOU HAD, BUT IT WASN'T WITH OUR COMPANYGlen H.
02/18/2015
It went just fine removed and installed new door and hauled old door away best contractors i have done business with
Description of Work
Removed old Service door from garage did an excellent job workers were very courteous and professional would highly recommend very easy and hassle free and would hire again owner was also excellent to deal with
Category
remodeling
Service Provider Response
YHANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO POST A REVIEW...WE APPRECIATE ITTerry H.
10/04/2014
See above. While we didn't end up buying the house, we would use him if we had another remodeling project. He was very knowledgeable and had very good ideas about how to do things that I never would have thought of.
Description of Work
Buskirk came and did a very thorough inspection of a house we were thinking of buying and remodeling. I was very impressed with his professionalism and detailed analysis.
Category
remodeling
Service Provider Response
THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO POST YOUR REVIEW, WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT!Kelly M.
07/17/2014
We began the process with Kitchens and Baths by Sue, the designer affiliated with Buskirk construction. The quote seemed reasonable though of course everything came in over budget, so we wished for a more appropriate quote from the start. Both Kitchen and Bath and Buskirk seemed slow and unresponsive at times. We signed the initial contract at the beginning of August, 2013, construction wasn't begun until February of 2014 and wasn't finished until June. There were many promises of the project being completed by a certain date, only to have it unfinished with no explanation. There were multiple issues along the way including major problems with the tile subcontractor and unexplained issues with the glass as well as poor follow-up throughout the process. In fact, often we felt like we were calling to get answers instead of Buskirk preemptively telling us what was going on. The bathroom is beautiful now, but the process was long, inconvenient and stressful to get to this point.
Description of Work
Remodeled our master bathroom.
Category
remodeling, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
We are very sorry for the problems you encountered with your job and we no longer use that tile co. We apologized to you repeatedly for the delays and did extras on your job that you were not charged for to try to make up for the problems you encountered...but you did not include that in your review. You need to take some responsibilities in the fact you were often unavailable and decisions were at times difficult to obtain from you. again, we apologizePeni K.
07/11/2014
Great price, fantastic product. Very happy upon completion. Could have been better communication during the process as it took longer from time of installation to time of finish. I had a few minor concerns at completion that were remedied immediately without hesitation.
Description of Work
Installed 10' Bow Window
Category
remodeling, replacement windows
Service Provider Response
WE APPRECIATE YOUR REVIEW AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO POST IT!Steve S.
03/20/2014
Remodel of 30 year old kitchen and dining area. Removed wall, new cabinets, installed kitchen island, flooring, etc. Great job done by Buskirk Construction
Description of Work
Remodel of kitchen.
Category
drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for the great review, we appreciate it so much.Patrick W.
11/28/2013
They did a fantastic job, the crew was very professional and nice to deal with. The install went with out a hitch and everything was back together just like it was before they started except we had a brand new door. I would use these folks again in an instant.
Description of Work
We had them install a new sliding door to the back yard.
Category
doors
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for the great review, we appreciate it so much! Customer referrals are the best!Patrick W.
11/25/2013
They were fantastic. Very professional in their conduct. Polite and considerate. Installed all of the trim back in place. Could not even tell any work had been done when they left except there was a new sliding door installed. I would use them again
Description of Work
We had them install a new sliding door to the back yard.
Category
remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for the great review! We really appreciate you taking the time to do so.Cari R.
09/18/2013
There has never been any issue with the services we have hired Jim to do! His prices and payment structure are fair, he is available for consulation and conversation before, during and after projects!
Description of Work
We have used Buskirk Construction on 4 different occasions since 1999. Jim remodeled our kitchen, incorporating a portion of an attached garage into the kitchen. The job was and is beautiful, was completed in a reasonable time and Jim was visible and communicated throughout the project. In 2002 he remodeled the rest of the gargage into a step down family room - again, a great experience. In later years he replaced our existing windows and in 2013 replaced our front door and back patio door. Our patio door was not a standard size but Jim found a gorgeous door.
Category
replacement windows, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for the great review! You have given us so many referrals and we truly appreciate it!!!Dwight B.
08/26/2013
As I said above, it went great. The one and only contractors I trust to come into my home.
Description of Work
We bought an older home and it needed work. The Wife and I hired Buskirk to do our kitchen. We decided to also add on to the back of the house to expand our kitchen. From start to finish we were happy the whole way. Buskirk Construction hired all the sub contractors , which is a pain if you ever had to, and they also were very kind and explained what they were doing. I had a lot of questions.
Category
remodeling, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thanks so much for the great review!! We appreciate itSusan A.
06/06/2013
We love our new kitchen, Buskirk Constructions did a fabulous job.
Description of Work
Kitchen renovation, new cabinets, new floor and new windows.
Category
flooring contractor, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking, home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for your kind words and great review. We truly appreciate it !brian T.
05/28/2013
Excellent quality of work, fair price. Only hires quality sub-contractors, if needed.
Description of Work
Built addition on house - dormer upstairs - complete new 2nd bathroom.
Category
remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, basement remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you for the great review....we truly appreciate it!!Crystal L.
05/14/2013
I never lended up going with this company because of price. From start, the owner was the one to show up and he was very professional. He even suggested what to look for in case someone else received the job, which I found to be awesome. I had let him know this was my first job in the house professionally getting done. I really wanted to go with this company but I couldnt afford it. I am sure his prices were fair just not to lower income people like myself. He was great though.
Description of Work
We needed our bathroom remodeled for my safety. I have been diagnoised with MS for the last 2 years. I had been experiencing seizures as well as my make shift shower for my clawfoot tub, was hard for me to get in and out of.
Category
home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to post a review, we appreciate it!Pat K.
02/19/2013
Couldn't be happier - this company provided an excellent quote to begin with - checked with us every step of the way - helped and guided us to an amazing finish. Jim Buskirk is a consummate professional with an excellent crew and super subcontractors.
Description of Work
Opened wall between LR & DR and created open doorway. Removed kitchen pantry and relocated it. Created peninsula with cabinets and drawers and solid surface countertop where old pantry was. Repaired all drywall including ceiling. Replaced baseboard moulding - window trim. Painted entire area including ceiling. Replaced or added storm doors. Redid kitchen lighting.
Category
home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you so much ! We appreciate your business and appreciate your kind words alsoSusan P.
06/16/2011
They were just awesome! They were clean and didn't mess up my home. Also very polite and professional.
Description of Work
They did a complete bathroom remodel for me.
Category
home remodeling
Service Provider Response
Thank-you for your kind words! We appreciate your business and thank you for giving us the opportunity to do your projectOther local Pros in your area
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