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BARLOW BUILDERS INC

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About us

Since 2000, the professionals at Barlow Builders have been providing superior quality home services to residential clients. Our Madison remodeling contractors services are dedicated to creating beautiful living space for your family with Home Additions, Siding, Roofing, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Patios, and Decks. Barlow Builders, Inc. is a locally owned full-service residential remodeling contractor in Madison, WI. We are dedicated to the evaluation, installation and maintenance of your home. Our professional staff is qualified to evaluate your needs and will assist you in making the appropriate choice of materials and applications. Our Madison remodeling contractors service all types of residential homes with complete knowledge and expertise. Our experience and craftsmanship set us apart from our competition. We specialize in home additions from the ground up, roofing. siding, windows, doors, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, basements and more! For a complete list of what we offer please visit our remodeling services page. Barlow Builders, Inc. is committed to providing our clients with the finest quality service with professionalism and attention to detail. We take care of each client’s needs from start to finish and are available around the clock to answer any questions you may have or clarify anything about your project. We are there for you throughout the entire process. Barlow Builders, Inc. is your #1 Madison residential remodeling specialist. Please take a look at our photo gallery or feel free to read the testimonials from several of our most satisfied clients. Barlow Builders, Inc. is a locally owned full-service residential remodeling contractor in Madison, WI. We are dedicated to the evaluation, installation and maintenance of your home. Our professional staff is qualified to evaluate your needs and will assist you in making the appropriate choice of materials and applications. Our Madison remodeling contractors service all types of residential homes with complete knowledge and expertise. Our experience and craftsmanship set us apart from our competition. We specialize in home additions from the ground up, roofing. siding, windows, doors, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, basements and more! For a complete list of what we offer please visit our remodeling services page. Barlow Builders, Inc. is committed to providing our clients with the finest quality service with professionalism and attention to detail. We take care of each client’s needs from start to finish and are available around the clock to answer any questions you may have or clarify anything about your project. We are there for you throughout the entire process. Barlow Builders, Inc. is your #1 Madison residential remodeling specialist. Please take a look at our photo gallery or feel free to read the testimonials from several of our most satisfied clients. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation or request a quote! Have you outgrown your home, and need to find a bigger home in Madison? Then maybe you should consider expanding your current home by adding a room addition. Why buy a new house when you can build out and up? Our Madison remodeling contractors are experienced in room additions to complete second story house additions, bathroom additions to kitchen extensions, sunrooms to garages. If it can be expanded, we can build it.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
25 years of experience

Services we offer

Barlow Builders Inc, Bathroom Remodeling, Decks, Doors, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Madison Remodeling Contractors, Patios, Roofing, Siding, Windows

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.26 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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50%
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33%
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Eleanor O.
Oct 2016
2.0
$16,000
I don't know who did the work for the other reviewers but the ones that came to our house were terrible. The workers did not have the tools they needed for the job at hand, which was the least of the problems. We should have known better when the plasterer bragged about how great he was. Not even close. My husband has had to redo a lot of the work we paid for. Even installing the doors was a challenge and new holes have to be drilled and the doors rehung. A jig that would have helped line up the hinges correctly was not part of their tools. This outfit appears to rely on the homeowner to have tools and not to know anything about construction or plumbing. Unfortunately for them, my husband appeared to be more knowledgeable then them. However he is disabled and we were hoping to save him some physical pain by getting this work done. We paid a lot of money for shoddy work. Perhaps Brad's other workers are better.

Evan A.
Jul 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,800
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Chad G.
Apr 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
Project went well & took about 8 hrs total. We initially were to have two guys for 4 hrs, but the day of the job Brad gave us Dave for 8 hrs instead who was great to work with. We stayed home & helped out to expedite our project list which became quite extensive after our original purchase of the Angie's list deal.  Our home is older & every update we've attempted turns into a challenge because of it's original construction.  The things we were able to wipe off our long list  already look SO much better. We will continue to use Brad & his friendly crew on future projects. Brad has been very responsive throughout the planning & aims to please. THANK YOU :)

Mary N.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
All the details of what Barlow Builders Inc did are listed above.

Jamie R.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
Barlow Builders/Brad Barlow was recommended to me by a trusted vendor after I'd expressed frustration with the bid process and cost associated with another firm (whose estimate turned out to be 3x the finished cost with Barlow). She advised that Brad was honest, trustworthy, pleasant to work with, and did quality work at reasonable cost. I found this to be true--and additionally, he would discuss different options and associated costs for my consideration along the way, mindful of the original estimate he provided. He was cautious to warn that until complete tear-out, he wouldn't be able to precisely know what issues might lie beneath--but always had an eye to cost efficiences while knowing I didn't want to sacrifice quality, still in keeping with my modest home. 
Though a small shop, Brad was sufficiently timely for my purposes (I had a second bathroom to use). I provided a deposit late April, took about a month to choose and have ordered tile/grout/trim arrive, got past Memorial Day holiday, and he was able to start the project mid June. (He's since taken on an additional worker). He communicated regularly regarding timing updates and project status--and if I ever had a question or needed to reach him, he eithered answered his phone right away or called back within the same business day. His employee, Jim, was very meticulous, attentive to detail, and pleasant to deal with. The work site was cleaned up every day before they left. They essentially treated my home with the care they would their own. One day when I was delayed getting home, the temperature outside had heated up, and the AC came on, Jim was kind enough to make sure all my windows were closed before he left--a courtesy that reflects who they are and how they operate.
Two things didn't work in their favor on the project, and yet they compensated fairly well. First, given that I wanted a decorative border with small insets, I should have employed a designer to create a detailed drawing to scale. Additionally, as the house was built in the 60's, there were a few "out of square" challenges. Both of these factors required in-process creativity on Brad's part which we negotiated to mutual satisfaction. With my own lessons learned from the project, I wouldn't hesitate to hire Barlow Builders again.

Cheryl J.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Brad does very good work and at a very affordable rate.  Brad is knowledgeable, honest, and upfront about what he is capable/comfortable doing and what is recommended.  He won't suggest repairs that aren't needed. After no shows from other contractors, Brad came in and did a great job repairing a plaster wall, installing a vanity, and retrofitting the heat duct in an old 1930's bathroom.  Brad was very patient and understanding after my having to purchase and return three vanities before I found one that would work. Brad is punctual and always returns my calls promptly.  I have been impressed with the time Brad spends during the estimating process, listening to my ideas, and explaining the work he will do.  Now that the weather is warming up, I have several things I need fixed/replaced outside and will, without hesitation, have Brad do this work.  I definitely would recommend his services.

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FAQ

BARLOW BUILDERS INC is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

Yes, BARLOW BUILDERS INC offers free project estimates.

No, BARLOW BUILDERS INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, BARLOW BUILDERS INC does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, BARLOW BUILDERS INC offers emergency services.

No, BARLOW BUILDERS INC does not offer warranties.