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A Better Home

Founded 2001 • With Angi since December 2006

A Better Home is a NARI and Chrysalis Award-winning, family owned, design-build company specializing in old, funky residential remodeling and high-efficiency new construction in the greater Madison area. Our in-house interior designer can guide through remodeling or building the home that suits all of your needs and desires, while our highly skilled tradesmen turn those plans into your reality.

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Senior Discount
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Eco-Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Insured
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Verified Reviews

4.5

(4) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews
Sarah S.
2.0
09/17/2014
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Description of Work
TOOK WEEKS TO GET A RETURN CALL AFTER LEAVING A MESSAGE REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE ON WORK WE WANTED DONE. FINALLY GOT A CALL BACK FROM SOMEONE WHO COULDN'T ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS AND HAD TO GET BACK TO US. THEY REFUSED TO TRAVEL TO OUR HOME TO EVEN LOOK A THE PROJECT WE WERE CONSIDERING, AND BLINDLY QUOTED $150,000.00 WITHOUT EVEN MEETING WITH US TO DISCUSS OR DRAW UP THE PROJECT.
Category
remodeling, home remodeling

Service Provider Response

Dear (removed member name), My records indicate that your significant other left a voicemail on 8/23 and I responded on 8/27. I am sorry we don’t travel out to Cambridge for any of our projects. We have found that the costs associated with traveling that far price us out of that area. The work you requested included an addition, including foundation, laundry, bathroom, and a bedroom, with a new entry into the house. Projects with that much work associated, according to the 2014 Cost vs. Value of Madison (http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2014/east-north-central/madison-wi/), two-story additions cost an average of $153,836. Even if you look at the project a different way, a family room addition (like a first story addition) $79,961 + Bathroom addition $38,004 + part of a basement remodel $31,320 all add up to $149,285. So I am sorry if our rough numbers over the phone came as a shock to you. We were just using third party estimates to provide you with an idea of what your project could cost. We wanted to be helpful, especially since we are not able to work as far out as Cambridge. We hope you found someone in your area who could help with your remodel. Best wishes on your remodeling project!
Jody K.
4.0
03/03/2014
It went well. There were a few things they needed to come back and fix. Great at helping me pick out colors, tile, hardwear, lights, granite and cabinet. Also had a few good ideas for rearranging the bathroom that didn't end up working out. All in all, good job, pleasant people.
Description of Work
Remodeled master bath.
Category
custom cabinets, ceramic tile, lighting, remodeling, marble & granite, home remodeling

Service Provider Response

Thank you [member name remove], Glad you're happy with how everything went. It was a pleasure working with you as well. :)
Sarah Z.
5.0
02/25/2014
It was a pretty substantial remodel. They did great work and the design of the work was great. Their craftsmanship, their meeting with us to make the changes and everything about them was really great.
Description of Work
We used Not Just Kitchens LLC last summer for remodeling our kitchen and dining room.
Category
remodeling, home remodeling

Service Provider Response

Thanks [member name removed], It was a pleasure working with you both. We enjoy showing your kitchen project to clients! http://www.houzz.com/projects/347465/Cherrywood-Kitchen-and-Dining-Room-
Deborah S.
5.0
07/07/2012
It could not have gone better. We had our entire kitchen remodeled as well as one bathroom. Jeff and Michelle are professional, courteous, honest, hard working, punctual, straightforward, and the workmen they hire are the same. We still can't believe we stumbled upon them at the remodeling show and were intelligent enough to choose them over all the other vendors. As soon as we decide to do other projects in our house, we're calling them back. If you are looking to remodel any area of your home, give them a call. They have an amazing book of before and after photos. Pretty soon we'll be in that book!! They've also won many awards in their industry. Ask them to see photos of their castle bathroom -- one of the many projects for which they received awards. Jeff and Michelle know what they're doing, they know which companies to call for their various projects, such as flooring, countertops, windows, etc. And, if something goes wrong during your project, they'll deal with it. Promptly and efficiently. And easily. They only utilize professional and excellent suppliers, and they pass on their knowledge to their clients. Therefore you - their client -- benefit from their very high standards. Your house will reflect this as well. We now have an absolutely amazing kitchen and bathroom. We feel as though we've moved somewhere else!! Hire them.
Description of Work
We had a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel. This included cabinets, countertops, sinks, backsplash, windows. We also had some work done in the living room. All of it turned out beautifully.
Category
custom cabinets, ceramic tile, countertops, plumbing, remodeling, replacement windows, home remodeling

Service Provider Response

We were happy to work for you (Member Name)! We're so happy that you're pleased with all of the work done to your space. It was a fun project and we love working with you! http://www.houzz.com/projects/261663/Middleton-Kitchen-

Phone

Address

8820 N Greenview Dr

Middleton, WI 53562

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Other Information

Services offered

We offer consultation, interior design, and building design for your new home or remodeling projects. We are a design-build company, so we can help with planning and budgeting needs. During the construction phase we'll provide the project management, skilled carpentry and subcontracting of the mastered trades (ie. plumbing and electrical). Our forte is remodeling involving more than a single room, such as kitchen, dining, mudroom & laundry or whole home renovations with room additions.

Services not offered

We're not geared to cost effectively deliver repairs or handyman work, bathroom uplifts or shower repair, or cabinetry refacing.

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Yes, A Better Home offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, A Better Home does not offer a senior discount.

No, A Better Home does not offer warranties.

A Better Home offers the following services: We offer consultation, interior design, and building design for your new home or remodeling projects. We are a design-build company, so we can help with planning and budgeting needs. During the construction phase we'll provide the project management, skilled carpentry and subcontracting of the mastered trades (ie. plumbing and electrical). Our forte is remodeling involving more than a single room, such as kitchen, dining, mudroom & laundry or whole home renovations with room additions.

We're not geared to cost effectively deliver repairs or handyman work, bathroom uplifts or shower repair, or cabinetry refacing.

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