Down Home Renovations

Fantastic!  I can't say enough wonderful things about Randy Ward and Down Home Renovations.  My husband and I found him on Houzz, and after nearly a year-long search for an honest, fair, contractor that delivers quality and loves renovating - we had finally found our company.   When I spoke with Randy, I was clear about our budget, and, my "dream".  My "dream" was a smidge higher than we could afford, but Randy was open to talking about what was possible.  My husband and I weren't the kind of couple who had 20K extra for this project to go over....more like a few thousand at most.  I made that clear and Randy kept his word and stayed on budget.  Something that is priceless in the Nashville renovation boom for people who need to stay within budget.  We felt his pricing was fair.  Not the most expensive, not the cheapest.  Worth the investment. He helped us transform our main living space - removing a wall, building a 10 x 20 foot addition, moving a staircase, updating plumbing and electric and giving us the kitchen of our dreams.  And, a deck too off the kitchen.   We had to do some of the work ourselves to make this happen within our budget.  Things WE volunteered to do having no experience beforehand (like demoing, painting walls, laying hardwoods, and refinishing them), and he was always available to help if we had questions. His suggestions were spot on, including board and batten exterior for the addition and a gorgeous tin roof.  As an added bonus the quote included his company leveling and seeding the backyard - leaving an area they didn't renovate in better condition than when we started.  His crew are professional and delightful.....we lived in the house while the renovation was going on - adventurous yes....stressful, absolutely.  Randy helped make it possible by showing up regularly, being responsive and going above and beyond - one example was matching the trim in the new addition to the window trim in our 1930s home.   It is his commitment to customer satisfaction, eye for detail and expectation of excellence at a fair price, that makes Down Home renovations so great.  But more than that, he was easy to work with, talk through issues with (because there will be surprises, even when a project goes smoothly like ours did), and always made us feel confident that we were in good hands.  Considering the amount of work, it went really smoothly.  We consider him a friend now.  And we'll use him in the future.  I highly recommend Down Home Renovations. He is our only recommendation in fact!

This was our first remodel and we were apprehensive to say the least. After having talked to several different contractors, it became apparent right away that Randy was the clear choice. He is the only one who was prompt and responsive. This remained true throughout the entire remodel process. The countless changes we threw at Randy were all received with a positive can-do attitude. The quality of work has been excellent and his team a true joy to interact with. I would highly recommend Down Home Renovations if your are considering any kind of remodel.

First things first, I would like to once again, extend a warm thanks to Randy and his entire team. I’ve worked with many contractors over the years, and this has been, by far, the best experience. He and his entire hardworking crew are extremely professional and a delight to work with. Randy and his team built a new garage, connected to the existing house via a small new addition featuring an entry room/mudroom and a new laundry room. Once completed, I also had them paint the entire house and new additions, as well as pour a new driveway and sidewalk. My house is an older home located in an urban design overlay, which meant the new addition and garage needed to aesthetically compliment the existing structure. To add complexity to the project, my job required me to be out of the country for 3 weeks in the middle of the project. As the designer, in nearly every circumstance, this would’ve been completely nerve-racking. But thanks to Randy, and his team of professionals, my mind was at ease. Even though I was in Asia on the other side of the world, his communication (updates and photos) assured me that my project was in good hands. His passion and drive is contagious, as witnessed through his trusted team of professionals. His attention to detail and high quality work and craftsmanship is evident in the final product. He was very organized and communicative through the entire process, from beginning to end. He went out of his way to ensure the project turned out as best it could, as if it were his own, while ensuring it stayed on track and within budget. If I’m ever in the need of future home remodeling or new construction, Randy will be the first person I call. I highly recommend you do the same. Thanks, again, Randy!