MKE Design Build, LLC

Many companies claim they want their customers to be happy...MKE Design Build ensures it! Working with MKE Design and Build was truly a pleasure. Throughout our kitchen remodel, MKE listened carefully to understand the vision we were trying to create. They were thoughtful and creative with suggestions and solutions, patient as we worked through details and made decisions, and understanding with requested changes. From start to finish, we felt as though we were full partners, working toward a shared goal and MKE helped execute our vision into what is now our dream kitchen. A couple months ago our kitchen was down to the studs. Today it is a space that far exceeds even our most optimistic vision. This doesnâ t happen by accident. It begins at the top with a positive â can doâ company culture cultivated by the owners and includes their entire highly capable team including the ever patient and empathetic project manager as well as the highly skilled carpenters and tradespeople. While most of the remodel went well, every project, no matter how big or small, invariably faces some challenges. In short, things happen! And when they do, you want to be working with a company that truly cares about your needs and is willing to work with you to find solutions that are satisfactory...to you. There are many companies out there that will tell you what you want to hear to get your business. Thereâ s one company, MKE Design Build, that will ensure you are happy and completely satisfied with their work. We recommend them to others and would have no hesitation hiring them again for other projects in our home. In fact, weâ ve already discussed two.

We've been through several renovations with MKE and could not be more thrilled with their level of service and results. Every project was planned and designed with easy (dare I say fun??) collaboration between us and the MKE team. More than a few times, I've had a very specific idea for how a space would be used or look and each time they delivered on my vision. They worked with us to make sure projects fit our budget, space out projects so we could continue to live at home during the construction, and make adjustments as needed along the way. Their team has been extremely responsive to our questions and concerns--even our smallest nitpicks got immediate attention. Our last project with MKE ended about 9 months ago, but just this week we asked them a question about our window screens and got a same-day answer. Maybe most importantly: every one of our projects was completed on time and within budget (!)

MKE Design Build was amazing to work with for our home renovation project. From start to finish, the entire team was fantastic. We were able to work with the team at MKE Design Build to customize our project based on the factors important to us. Once the work began on our project, the team was accessible for any questions we had and communicated what to expect regularly. No work was done without it being communicated to us that someone was going to show up on a given day at a given time or time-range. There were no instances of a contractor randomly showing up unannounced. The team also did their best to minimize the disruption to our lives while the project was being completed. We had a phenomenal experience with MKE Design Build, and they will definitely be our first call for any other projects we look to complete in the future.

Every facet went smoothly - with great communication

MKE Design Build did an amazing job with our 2nd floor remodel. Everyone agrees the new space is â stunning!â They were incredibly communicative at all points in the process and stayed on timeline, which is almost unheard of with contractors these days. We would absolutely use them in the future and highly recommend them!

I reached out to the team at MKE Design Build after meeting with (and not being terribly impressed by) a few other companies - so glad I did. My project was a second story build out with the addition of a bathroom with walk in shower. Communication from the very first was excellent. I was given the current timeline that they would be able to take on new projects and confirmed that I could wait until then. Michelle came over on the first appointment and we talked about the space, what I wanted and then she spent a good 45 minutes taking measurements and making notes upstairs. After that I received the first proposal and we made our way from there. The process was soon impacted by covid as was the budget. I was given a clear understanding of where costs had gone up (mainly materials) and suggestions of how I could make adjustments to the scope, materials, timing in order to claw back the costs. It honestly worked out fantastic. I was able to put the focus on things that I needed to be done very well (windows/skylights, insulation, electric, plumbing, tiling, drywall) and leave off some of the **would have been nice but not necessary** items for me to work on myself at a later date. The end result is better than I'd imagined. Working with the MKE team - Michelle, Matt, Tom, Chris, Maria and Karissa and the scores of in house craftsmen and trusted partners was a great experience. Overall they were respectful of property, tidy, thoughtful in their communications and Chris made some serious magic happen when it came to defining the varying ceiling angles and installing the cedar beams. I trusted them to do a good job and they did a great job. Not only do I have the most beautiful walk in shower known to mankind (thank you Caleb for the tiling), but they crafted a really special space upstairs taking into account and making the most of the attributes and charm of a 95 year old bungalow.

We had MKE Design Build do a complete interior renovation of our first and second floors. They did a fantastic job and we couldn't be happier with the result. We asked them to do quite a bit of woodwork and their wood finishers did some really outstanding work. We give them our highest recommendation.

We had MKE refinish our basement, and couldn't be happier with the results. The team delivered an exceptional product, and delivered the project a week earlier than expected! Proactive communication throughout the process was very helpful for us, as we had no experience with large renovation work before. We absolutely will use MKE on our next home project!

We loved our experience with MKE Design! They were organized, communicative and most of all honest. Michelle was fantastic to assist with all the design and layout. She was so patient with all of my questions. I really respected her opinion and input, and the finished product is better than we could've imagined! MKE did a full demo and remodel of our kitchen, master bath, mud room, built a new stair rail, and opened up walls to make the home look more open. We also added a skylight in our stairway. While the project ended up costing more than the original quote, most of that was due to my desire to have higher end finishes. My suggestion for anyone remodeling is to look carefully at the quote and get an idea of how their quote for items like lighting, fixtures, tile, etc. compares to those that you have already been eyeing. Those were the only items that weren't exactly inline, all of the costs related to building materials, labor, etc. was all on point. The team was always timely and professional. Everyone was at the house by 7:30-8am to get to work, and they worked their butts off until 5pm EVERYDAY. We lived through the majority of the renovation, and they were very accommodating to that. They always made sure to put up plastic zippered walls to avoid getting dust in areas that they weren't working on. I also appreciated that if something was off, they would immediately fix it. They really want to make the customer happy. Thank you Michelle, Tom, Tim, Pat & Chris

We would highly recommend MKE Design Build to anyone looking to remodel. From start to finish, we always felt taken care of, and we could not be more thrilled with the outcome of our project! MKE Design was one of the first companies we reached out to regarding our kitchen remodel, and they immediately stood out from the rest of the contractors we spoke to. MKEs level of professionalism and communication was incredible throughout the entire project, and their quality of work is amazing. Their team was always punctual, kind, polite, respectful, and demonstrated excellent customer service. It felt like the remodel flew by and there was zero stress on our end to reach the beautiful final product. Thank you to MKE Design--Michelle, Chris, Tom (all the Toms!), and to the entire crew. Your work is appreciated! We look forward to enjoying our new kitchen space and sharing it with all of our loved ones for years to come.

We had a great experience. They are easy to communicate with. I felt comfortable with all the workers in our house. They had a clear vision for what would work in our home. They came up with ideas to save money without sacrificing too much in our plan. Quality was excellent. They kept on schedule.

MKE Design Build is a homeownerâ s dream remodeler. Designer, Michelle, helped me work out my vague ideas into a specific plan and gave gentle suggestions regarding fixtures, wood for flooring, etc. when I wasnâ t sure what to choose. Once that crucial plan was finished, Tom and his crew made it a reality. The prep work initially done to keep the rest of my living area clean was impressive. All crew members were friendly and diligent workers. Tom was always available to answer questions as the work proceeded. When the project was completed, I had a new bedroom, den, walk-in closet, living and dining room, patio door and front door in my recently purchased condo. The attention to detail and quality building products were essential to how pleased I was with the finished remodel. I will hire MKE Design Build when Iâ m ready to re-do my kitchen, as I know I can count on them to complete the work on time and within my budget.

MKE Design Build really came up with a unique solution for us. They delivered stunning built in custom cabinetry that really is a focal point of our home now. We had asked to add character into our new construction home, and they delivered. And, while it is beautifully crafted, it is extremely functional as well. We fully trust the team at MKE Design and loved working with every one of them. They answered our questions quickly and worked above and beyond until we were all happy with the outcome. A quick example - we had a hard time matching paint colors to existing paint even though we were using the same paint. MKE Design didn't stop until they found the exact match and we were all pleased - it took numerous attempts, and we never felt like an inconvenience. They truly want you to be happy, and we are extremely happy with the end product.

Great communication and great work!

We worked with MKE Design Build for several months on planning a full remodel of our kitchen. At the front end, we let the company know that we were looking for a project with a budget of about $25,000. After going through a thorough process of designing the remodel and doing multiple walkthroughs of the house, we were given a cost estimate of literally a handful of dollars under $25,000. After putting down a 10% deposit and signing a contract, we worked with the company to pick materials in line with the estimates contained in the scope of work. When we received the updated contract, the price went up to $31,000, an increase of over 25%. We were taken aback by the huge increase as we were led to believe that all of our material decisions were in line with the initial estimates. The countertops went up 15%, the cabinets 10%. We were told our flooring costs would go down as we decided to refurbish our original maple floor rather than install a tile floor. The new price was within 3% of the old price, no explanation given. Worst of all, the plumbing cost went up 100%, despite literally no changes to the project that would necessitate any increase. The excuse to this one was that the plumber somehow missed the giant beam that goes across our basement and there was a matter-of-fact expectation that we would pay for what was, if the contractor was being honest, an egregious error on their part in estimating costs. The remaining cost increase was due to a decision to replace our plaster walls with drywall. We would have been okay if this was the only major change, but unfortunately it was one of many. After having a frank discussion with the contractor and expressing our disappointment, she offered for us to return to the original proposal. We took this offer at face value and decided to offer the initial proposal (eliminate the new drywall in the process) with the increases in countertop and cabinet costs even though we were misled on these costs. We would keep the initial price on the plumbing and the flooring, one of which favors them and one of which favors us, likely for similar and counterbalancing amounts. It was a good faith proposal, based on the contractors initial offer and contractors cost estimates. We expected a reasonable discussion to ensue, and for us to ultimately reach an agreement and move forward on a project we had spent months working on already. What happened next shocked us. After months of preparations and working together (not to mention a 10% deposit), the contractor responded to a reasonable good faith offer by unilaterally backing out of the project. As I can surmise, one of two things happened. One, the contractor purposely underbid the initial estimate to get us to pay the 10% down payment with the understanding that theyd jack up the price later after we were well into the process, with the assumption that we would be too far in and would have no choice but to go along with the increases. Or, the co

MKE Design Build did an excellent job for us. We highly recommend them for any project. Our project was the addition of a full bathroom and walk-in closet on our second floor. It included a large dormer being added to our second floor. Our old home made the project even more challenging. MKE Design Build did an amazing job understanding our vision, translating it into a beautiful design, and turning the plans into reality. We had a very specific style we were hoping to achieve, and we were worried that the design and material selection process would take us forever. We provided Michelle a few pictures to explain our general vision, and she got it immediately. She paired our selections down to a few great options for each element of the design. It only took a few meetings to finalize all of the design decisions. We were very impressed with Michelle’s talent for design. Once the building began, the team communicated with us through every step. Michelle and Tom were always available, and they quickly responded to every call, text or email. Their whole team was very respectful of our house and our neighbors. We live very close to each of our neighbors, and we did not receive a single complaint. Our project involved putting up scaffolding on the edge of our neighbor's property for a few days in order to finish the exterior. Our neighbor later told us how courteous the team was, and how respectful they were of her property while working over there. Each change in our design plan was clearly discussed and changes to the original quote were agreed to ahead of time. We did not have any surprises when it came to projects costs and payments. The bathroom and closet are beautiful. We love it. Michelle and the team helped us work through every challenge our old home presented in order to get exactly what we were hoping for out of the project. If you choose MKE Design Build for your project, you will be very happy with the results.

MKE Design/Build did an exceptional job on my total kitchen remodel and bathroom remodel. Starting with the initial meeting to the completed project I encountered pure professionalism from everyone at MKE. ALL of their workers were courteous, focused on details, and were perfectionists. I am 100%+ happy with my new kitchen and bathroom.

Highly recomend Michelle and her team,came in on budget, on schedule, knowledgeable, excellent vendors, creativeand listens well.

They went above and beyond. Thank you Michelle and Tom. You really made this time less stressful for our family and my parents 3 cats. Thank you!

MKE Design Build is a 1st rate company. From the first meeting to the very last day on the project Tom and Michelle worked together to help create exactly what my kitchen needed. The crew also works together in a timely and professional manner and always left for the day with the construction site cleaned up. They stayed on task and on budget, answered calls and questions timely and showed up when promised.

So happy we went with MKE DB and their team; I'd trust them with any project, they are now like family! The renovation has completely changed our house, and our lifestyle. The work MKE was such high quality. Looking forward to hiring them for our next reno (windows), Bravo!

We were extremely happy working with MKE Design Build LLC. Michelle, Tom and the gang are great to work with. Michelle came up with great ideas. Tom kept track of the crew and was on the job regularly to make sure it was going smoothly. Tim and Dustin were so nice to have around on site. Everyone was polite, cleaned up and did a great job! Love the updated kitchen and bathrooms.

MKE Design Build, LLC is an amazing and talented group of individuals. They are honest and trustworthy. Their advice and guidance are superb. Their work is stellar!

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Michelle is absolutely wonderful to work with. We hope to work with her for a long time. She is attentive, accommodting, undestands your needs and has a great eye for design. Thanks Michelle!