JDL took on an extensive kitchen/living room remodel on our 1911 craftsman built home. We wanted to work with a designer and builder that kept the integrity of our old, historical house while updating it to a new and brighter aesthetic - JDL did not disappoint! Jeff designed and formatted our new space with a conscientious eye towards detail and fine craftsmanship. From day one we had great communication with Jeff and his colleagues, both in planning and execution. We had several additions and readjustments as the project progressed and JDL always did an excellent job in keeping us updated and pivoting plans as needed so that our remodel stayed on the timeline. We especially loved working with Peter, who patiently fielded phone calls and handy man requests as we turned our laundry room into a makeshift kitchen during the 5+ months our kitchen was out of commission. JDL uses skilled and professional subs and holds their work to a high standard, Jeff thought of many details and changes that we never would have considered, which helped with the integrity and energy efficiency of our space. People like to joke about nightmare remodels, but we couldn't have had a more different experience. JDL was professional, timely, thoughtful and reasonably priced. Our kitchen and living remodel turned out to be more than we could have hoped for and continues to be our favorite and most relaxing space in our home. If you're looking for a builder/designer, we cannot recommend JDL more and we look forward to our next project with them coming soon,!
Our 1915 Prairie-style house had one small bathroom that had suffered a bad DIY remodeling several decades ago and had developed a leak into the kitchen ceiling below. The bathroom needed a complete overhaul, including new plumbing and wiring, as well opening a window that had been partially covered in the previous remodel. Other areas that needed substantial repair included a water closet with a single toilet on the basement landing, tiling in the kitchen, a microwave installation, ceiling cracks in the living room and dining room, chipped wall paint in hallways, the aforementioned kitchen ceiling leak, and replacement of outdated wiring and plumbing in the basement. It was a sprawling remodel-and-repair job.
JDL came highly recommended and did not disappoint. They patiently spent a lot of time with us up front on the overall design of the project, from the attic to the basement. They laid out the cost of the project, including options, in great detail. The price wasn't cheap, but it was fair, and we feel we got more than our money's worth. These folks are professionals.
Once JDL started the actual work, we were impressed with the overall project management, the exacting craftsmanship of both their own employees and the subcontractors, and the way they treated our house as respectfully as they would have treated their own. They cleaned up after themselves every single day, communicated about their progress regularly and made all significant decisions in consultation with us. The result is a bright, modern bathroom that nevertheless blends in perfectly with the 1915 style of the house.
