WARNING: 6-week project took 17 MONTHS. Then they tried to buy our silence. Now they're rewriting history. The Schedule That Never Was: Day 1: We were given a 41-day Buildertrend completion schedule. At month 3 when questioning delays, Karl claimed he "didn't know what schedule we were talking about." Now - November 2025, over a YEAR later - they suddenly claim this schedule was "experimental software" we should never have seen. First they denied it existed. Now they admit it existed but claim it was a test. Which lie should we believe? Pattern of Deflection: * House unwrapped for 6 weeks, insulation soaked? From the Karl, the owner: "An oversight" (not negligence) * SEVERAL doors needed resetting, 17 windows improperly foamed? The owner, Karl blamed it on "insert window limitations" * Door reinstalled over rotten frame? Karl: "Unfortunately didn't detect" (after being told it was fine) * Ice forming INSIDE windows/doors? Karl: First blamed "humidity," then our window choice, finally admitted improper installation (after several MONTHS of deflection). The Real Timeline Killer: Karl blames delays on change orders and product delivery while conveniently omitting the months spent redoing failed installations they call "warranty work." Legitimate project changes don't explain why MANY doors needed resetting, 17 windows required re-foaming, and ice formed inside our home. That's not scope creep - that's doing the job wrong, then wrong again. The Tell: When December's frozen window sills and iced-over doors were dismissed as "humidity and convection" through three visits - Karl even brought a humidity meter, placing it in our kitchen (nowhere near the problem windows) - we kept insisting something was wrong. Karl finally brought in window experts. They confirmed MOST doors needed pulling and more than half (17) of our windows had gaps. Once caught by his own experts, the "humidity" suddenly became the installation failures we'd been reporting all along. Most Revealing: When we pushed for fair compensation, they responded with a non-disparagement agreement - a legal gag order preventing us from sharing this experience with anyone, ever. Quality contractors fix problems; Beckman Builders tries to bury them in silence. Notice the pattern: Admit the failure, minimize responsibility, blame external factors, then claim they fixed it. Your wet insulation becomes their system 'learning.' Your frozen house becomes your window choice problem. They managed 17 months of poor workmanship, safety hazards, and excuse-making. We managed the project they were paid to manage. Future customers: When a contractor's response to documented failures is to retroactively change the story and blame everything but their work, believe your eyes, not their deflection. read more

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We've hired Beckman Builders for multiple projects now because we genuinely like working with them and they consistently do excellent work. The quality they deliver is always top notch, which is why we keep coming back. On this project, their supporting staff was great to work with and did a nice job coming up with solutions as things came up along the way. Communication was strong throughout, the job site was kept clean, and their ability to match the new work with our existing finishes was impressive. Everything blended in seamlessly. There was a small issue where one of the windows came in a different size than originally planned, but Beckman Builders handled it well and came up with a solution that kept the project moving. In the end, you can't even tell anything was different, which says a lot about their attention to detail. This was our third project with them -- the first was a deck rebuild, then some miscellaneous repairs, and this time replacing three windows. We've been happy every time and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. read more

We had a horrible experience with Beckman Builders. Extremely poor workmanship and overpriced! Karl frames major defects as minor "warranty issues." In reality, 17 of 30 windows were improperly spray foamed, two doors had to be reset, one door was installed with a rotten frame, and his crew needed the manufacturer's rep to show them how to properly install a door. Calling this "warranty work" is misleading -- it was poor workmanship from the start. Karl claims the Buildertrend schedule was "experimental" and not intended for client viewing. Yet I was repeatedly told to reference this schedule, discussed it with his project manager, and relied on it throughout the project. Only now, months later, does he call it an experiment. It was simply a calendar of subcontractor scheduling -- nothing experimental about it. Karl brought in window and door reps because he refused to investigate his own work. His explanation about "insert window limitations" and "gaps in old frames" is a smokescreen. The truth is in his own words: "some interior foam was not applied properly." That was the entire problem. They had to remove the stops again and finally apply backer rod and spray foam correctly -- work they should have done the first time. Karl admits the door frame was rotted and needed replacement, yet insists it was "sound" just months earlier. That contradiction speaks for itself. Karl defends not providing a portable restroom for 30+ workers by citing a contract clause. The troubling part is that he thought it was acceptable to run a project without one, and later refused to deliver a unit even when asked repeatedly while fixing mistakes. Karl minimizes the safety hazard of open steps by talking about "alternate exits" and "construction debris." This was not a construction site -- it was our home, where our family lives. Photos show the hazard clearly, and his response that he'll "consider" adding a safety fence in the future shows he never took it seriously. Karl denies blaming cold air on humidity, yet he showed up with a humidity meter, placed it in our kitchen (where no windows were replaced), and tried to deflect from the real issue. The drafts had nothing to do with humidity or insert window limitations. They were caused by his crew failing to spray foam 17 of 30 windows during installation. Bottom line: Karl's responses are filled with deflection, contradictions, and excuses. The facts remain -- Beckman Builders delivered substandard work, failed to take safety seriously, and tried to shift blame rather than accept responsibility. read more

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We've worked with Beckman twice now--first for a kitchen update and more recently for a full bathroom remodel--and both projects turned out beautifully. Their design process made it easy to visualize the finished space, and the team delivered exactly what we'd hoped for on time and within budget. They kept the work area organized, communicated clearly throughout, and their craftsmanship is outstanding. We love our new spaces and we wouldn't hesitate to work with them again or recommend them to anyone considering a remodel. read more

Like me, you may have seen yard signs for Beckman Builders or seen them at a home show. After considering some of their competitors, we hired Beckman Builders for an exterior project, replacing an existing deck and cement entry stairs leading to our front door. We had a good first impression and felt comfortable moving forward after that initial meeting. They have a clear and well-organized process with an initial project review meeting, where we communicated our budget constraints and desired timing. Unlike most other companies we considered, their proposal landed within our target budget, which led us to sign a pre-construction agreement to finalize details, and we eventually signed the construction contract. Their estimating process is very thorough, but it took a little longer than expected. However, we appreciated the thoroughness. All other aspects of the project were timely and kept on track. Communication throughout the project was very good. There was a minor issue with our selected deck railing material compared to the original contact specified in the contract, and there was some shared responsibility there. We appreciated how Beckman Builders handled it professionally, ensuring it was resolved. Brian, our project manager, did a great job communicating project status. Mike and Nickey, the carpenters, and the rest of the team were all great to work with. We even hired the landscaper back for more work after the project. We also found the Buildertrend system easy to use for checking the schedule, communicating, approving change orders, and making payments. The quality of the finished work really stood out, with compliments from neighbors and questions regarding our experience with Beckman. The crew was there when they said they would, stayed on schedule, and delivered results in line with our expectations. Their pricing was right in the middle compared to other bids we received and aligned well with our budget. Overall, we had a very positive experience and would definitely hire Beckman Builders again. read more

We have worked with Beckman Builders twice. The first project was a second floor bathroom remodel. That project went so well that we chose Beckman to complete a much-larger project: tear-out and rebuild of our kitchen, office area and first floor bathroom. We worked with Beckman's in-house designer to determine the layouts for these spaces and also the finishes. Then we were invited to the pre-construction walk-through with the Beckman folks and the subcontractors. We were able to meet the people who would be doing the work on our project and answer their questions. Work proceeded as expected. Throughout the project we were kept advised of developments by our project manager, who was on-site frequently and always responded promptly to messages we sent him. The Beckman carpenters did excellent work. Also, we enjoyed meeting and working with the subcontractors, all of whom were friendly and professional. It was nice that the site was cleaned daily and our house was always secured when work for the day was done. We love the way these spaces turned out. We would not hesitate to hire Beckman Builders again. read more