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"From quote to finish, working with Craftsmen Home Improvements was a fantastic experience. This was my first major house project as a new(ish) homeowner, and I was nervous. I chose Craftsmen because Jim Kosloski was one of the only salesmen I talked with whom I felt was being straight with me, their exceptional labor warranty, and their emphasis on customer service. They were not the cheapest quote, but I figured that working with a company that will make sure the customer is well taken care of and backs its work for a lifetime was worth a little extra. I was not disappointed! Ellie Palmer was my Project Manager and she was incredible. She was in constant communication during the project, making sure I knew what was going on, resolving any issues (ex: the regular supplier was out of the shingle I wanted so she found it somewhere else), and answering all my questions. Her responsiveness was next level. They were spot on with their timing and everything and everyone showed up and left when they were supposed to. Everyone I interacted with from the crews was friendly and helpful. The clean up was great and the results look amazing. Even my neighbors were impressed! There were a couple minor issues along the way, but they were all fixed quickly, with no fuss, and at no extra cost. I couldn’t be happier and, with windows and siding projects in my future, I’m sure I’ll be calling Craftsmen again."

"I wish could give a rating higher than a five! The Complete Building Solutions Team provides a excellent service. Their structural engineers give an honest and professional assessment of the issues and remedies for your house. They supplied me with a detailed 12-page report that was filled with specific instructions for contractors, diagrams and photographs. From Michelle, the friendly and helpful woman at the desk, to the clear and understandable advice given Steven, the licensed professional engineer who worked with me, The Complete Building Solutions Team radiated friendliness, honesty and competence! Several issues were found that were minor. However, one was very important and must be fixed within a year. I firmly believe that hiring them was the best decision about my home that I made in the 24 years that I have owned it. Their advice will likely save me many thousands of dollars!"

"Worked us into his busy schedule as we needed to do repairs to close on a home."

"Really enjoyed working with Robert & his staff from EZ Home solutions. They exceeded our expectations with this project. I would highly recommend them for siding your home. And they were reasonably priced."

"The job took two days. The crew arrived on time both days. We are happy with the work. We're having an audit of the work done by Neighborhood Energy Connection to understand how much of the walls were filled. If NEC finds significant voids, Thermal Boundaries said they will return to fill them. We already notice a lessened temperature difference between the first and second floors of our house! Update on December 15, 2010: We're still happy with Thermal Boundaries' work. Since more has transpired about our project, I want to include an update. Upon the suggestion of a non-profit that helps homeowners improve the energy efficiency of homes, we had an audit of Thermal Boundaries' work perform with a portable infrared camera and a blower door. (About $150 to do this.) The audit found places that were missing insulation, which can happen because of obstructions in wall cavities or other assumptions about wall construction that don't apply for a particular house. (The auditor said the wall space totalled about 25 sq ft, which is above what they would allow for some private and public energy efficiency programs.) So, I contacted Thermal Boundaries to schedule a return visit. They showed up today as scheduled, took a look at the audit information, and then filled the areas at no additional cost, as had been discussed when we hired them. Having them stand by their word adds to my satisfaction with their work and makes me increasingly likely to recommend them. Thanks again Thermal Boundaries!"

"To be honest - I was very disheartened by the company.  The sales guy was pretty good, initially.  We chose insulated vinyl siding to help with noise outside the home and insulation as well.  We placed the order for it.  I received a phone call at the end of the job and I asked the job foreman to leave a section of the insulated siding to show potential buyers when we sell the home.  There was a long pause and a "sir, you didn't get insulated vinyl" response.  When I told him I indeed had ordered that, he said that he would get back with me.  I received a call from the sales guy a short time later and he stated it was due to the fact that we had 6" exterior walls and people usually don't order insulated siding with 6" walls.  He admitted his error and offered to have the siding guys come back out and reinstall. <br /> Between the end of the job and the phone call - I had found multiple piles of nails in the yard and a half eaten english muffin on my deck, hidden under some plants.  I informed the sales guy that I don't want his guys back out to my house and that he'll need to make amends for the error.  The company did make amends (after much haggling...), however, considering the nails and muffin left behind and the fact that they didn't seem to pay close attention to the job order - I can't even give them an "average" rating.  I can't believe the "average" company would make those mistakes and leave such a mess behind."

"From the first meeting we liked Mark White and his straight-forward advice. He was honest and recommended that we engage an architect and come up with a plan before going further. He recommended an architect but also said we could use another one as long as we got CAD drawings. During our second meeting Mark invited representatives from the "trades" as part of the estimate process. I liked this approach because the "trades" point out things that could be missed when the estimate is developed. Mark put together a fair estimate and even revised it after another onsite meeting when we had questions. In the end we went with another contractor but it was a close call and we appreciate the time and effort Northrup put into their bids. I'd recommend then to my friends, I'm sure they would do a fine job and we'll keep them in mind for our next project."

"He started by doing an inspection of exterior and interior of home. Developed a list of what needed to be done. We agreed on price and he worked once/wk for several mos. <br />"

"We worked with Ron and Laura for a few months in planning our design.  Our itnention was to create a second story master suite, with ideally a small second bedroom.  Ron and Laura took our ideas and worked through not only second story layouts, but alternatives in the absement layout that might acheive our needs as well.  In the end, the second story layout worked best, and the final design is better than we ever could have imagined.  Laura is the ultimate project manager.  Our project required a variance with the City of MInneapolis.  Laura was amazing in dealing with the issues with the city, and actually recommended that we expand our remodel from our original intentions.  The recommendation from Laura expanded the square footage of our addition at minimal cost to us.  After demolition, and prior to installation of our roof, there was a rain storm.  No matter how many tarps you put on the roof, nobody can prevent water from coming in.  Ron was over almost hourly on a Saturday adjusting the tarps, raking water off the top of the tarps, and making sure the house stayed dry.  Contractors I've worked with in the past would have let the rain take its toll and deal with the consequences on Monday.  However, it is evident that Ron and Laura have a deep commitment to doing the job well no matter what it takes.  During bathroom tiling my wife and I were on vacation.  Laura communicated with us via email and made some design suggestions based upon how the tiling was going.  We went with her suggestion and could not have been happier.  Her sense of design and her excellent project management skills are the ultimate compliment to Ron's architectural background and attention to detail.  I would recommend them to any of my friends or family, and we plan on using them for future projects. <br />"

One very experienced carpenter running a small tight knit crew of hand picked professionals. Everyone is covered under General Liability and Workers Comp insurance so there is no worry to the home owner about liability. References available upon request.