As the architect on a cabin renovation (converting it into a home gym and office), I had the chance to work closely with Rob Spanburgh from start to finish, and I can't recommend him highly enough. Rob was a perfect fit for the project being a solo-craftsman where he had ultimate control of quality; no subs to chase around and no need communicate the scope and details through multiple parties. Rob being a solo contractor was certainly not limiting either; the project had a mix of structural floor framing, new and replacement windows, exterior door and trim modifications, and many interior finish details to execute. I can't emphasize craftsman enough. He knows how to achieve high quality results with his process. He has solutions and tricks-of-the-trade for any issues and 'head scratchers' we had along the way. On top of this he is a pleasure to work with and made the project seem easy! Thank you Rob! read more

Rob worked with us to convert a workshed to an office and gym, and I couldn't be happier with the finished product. He simply does outstanding work. He is knowledgable, detail oriented, communicative, and very pleasant to work with. He followed the architect plans to perfection and offered helpful suggestions along the way. He also went out of his way to make it an stress-free process for us. I'm very pleased with my new office and gym, and look forward to working with Rob on future home projects. read more

Rob completed a gut renovation of our bathroom in our 100 year old home in Hudson. From electrical, to plumbing, and custom woodwork, every aspect of Rob's work was carefully and thoughtfully executed. He was communicative throughout the process, provided recommendations, and helped us navigate all aspects of the renovation. The final product is fantastic, and we are thrilled with the quality of work. Would highly recommend Rob for any home renovations and will definitely be working with him in the future on other upgrades to our home. read more

BigSpan recently completed some renovations at our secondary home. Rob and Laura really came through for us. At our initial meeting, my wife and I laid out in great detail several projects we needed done. They patiently listened and quickly visualized what we wanted. Rob also gave some creative suggestions and offered to facilitate delivery of materials as our primary home is 2+ hours away. We couldn't be happier with the outcome. The quality of work and attention to detail is top-notch. Moreover, they're just great people. We plan to hire them again for future projects. Highly recommend BigSpan! read more

My partner Autumn and I had a wonderful experience with Rob & Laura. We can't recommend them enough for any job, large or small. For context, our project was a full gut renovation of an old home that sat abandoned for 10+ years. Think leaking ceilings, no functional systems, and a crumbling foundation. Rob & Laura were the driving force for the final 4 months of our home's transformation from "very broken" to beautiful and livable. They were supportive of our project in the months leading up, and have continued to stay in touch since they wrapped up. Their to do list included structural changes, door and window swaps, drywall, trim, and full kitchen and bath installs. That's not to mention a massive list of surprise to do's that crop up with any old home renovation. From their first visit, Rob's cool confidence in their ability to bring our home to life never waned. This was a labor of love on our part. Rob & Laura understood and embraced that. They were happy to hear our vision, and translate it into an executable plan. They rocked every detail from necessities like drywall to custom touches like recreating the original curved ceilings and installing handmade tile from floor to ceiling in the primary bathroom. Communication was easy throughout. I was the primary coordinator of other contractors (electric, plumbing etc). We had zero issues with any overlap. Rob & Laura were always flexible, and easy to work with. I also have immense gratitude for their openness to my participation in the process. This is by no means required, but my partner and I strove to jump in wherever we could. This let us reduce the cost on our end, and learn a few things along the way including how to tape drywall and install tile. If you can get on Rob & Laura's calendar, don't hesitate! read more

On several home renovations I have done in the last 20 years I have employed the professionalism and expertise of Robert Spanberg "owner" of Big Span Construction. Front total kitchen renovations to windows, doors sidings and decks all the work performed by Rob has been impeccable. Rob has much to offer whe requested to help you get the most out of your home investment. I highly recommend him. read more

I would absolutely recommend BigSpan Construction. We hired Rob and Laura to renovate our bathrooms in our very old house and had a very specific vision despite having no experience with renovations. Not only did they execute it to a tee, but Rob and Laura had lots of great advice to keep the project budget friendly and realistic. On top of being excellent craftspeople, they also are extremely easy to work with. They communicated consistently and ran everything by us, never making assumptions and respecting our ideas. We're so glad to have met this superstar team and look forward to continuing work on our house with them in the future! read more

Rob and Laura from Big Span are just wonderful and their work is beautiful. Driving up to our house and seeing the new porches makes me smile every time. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional, and also super communicative. They were able to explain every step of the process to a lay person like me to make it easy and understandable. They made me feel safe and taken care of, and treated my home like it was their own. They had a great solution to every issue, and were mindful of costs and timing. Also, it is such a pleasure to work with a husband and wife team! It was a joy having them around and I am looking forward to more projects in the future! read more

Rob & Laura did work on our home to renovate our living room and we could not be happier with the results. Not only were they polite and friendly the whole time, they also made sure to let us know what they were planning to do before every step to make sure we were on the same page. The work was done with impeccably quality, an attention to detail, and our living room has now become the biggest talking point of our home when people come to visit! Rob & Laura also went above and beyond to make sure that everything in the house was cleaned after each work day, and when the work was finished we were in awe of what our living room had become--we'll definitely be reaching out to BigSpan Construction for any future work we may need in our home! read more

I highly recommend Rob and his team! They completely transformed our c.1880 Hudson Home on a very, very tight turnaround. Rob is extremely thorough and a great communicator. Every question and email was promptly answered. We are extremely pleased with the quality and attention to detail of his work, which included painting the entire home, floor repair, patching, and various other tasks that come with refreshing an old home. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him for our next project ! read more

BigSpan Construction is an absolute gem. I know many friends who only complain about contractors, and we've had the complete opposite experience. Rob and his wife Laura worked on our place all through the spring and summer 2020 and into 2021, when it was very difficult to get materials and sort out deliveries due to COVID. I feel so incredibly lucky to have found them. I originally came across him on Houzz and simply liked a few of his past projects, so I had Rob do a walk through (having done the same with several other contractors) and we just really found Rob to be more patient and calming and a great listener, he really understood what two visual artists want in a simple design. Other contractors tried to up-sell us, etc. My wife and I had purchased our first home, a 100 year old fixer upper in need of extensive work and needed someone who could see our vision and execute a large and complicated renovation. Rob's prices are extremely fair, and his work ethic is insane. Due to covid he didn't work with a crew, it was just him and his wife and they did essentially a gut reno for us, including kitchen and bathrooms and floors. He is very courteous and understanding and treated our house the way he would treat his own, making decisions out of safety and long term functionality. This was our first home buying experience, so all the hidden issues that come along with buying an old house didn't faze Rob one bit, he understood issues before we could and also had solutions. It was all very pleasant and calming, when it could have been super stressful. There were many times where he completely saved the day, even showing up on a day off to help us with minor problems unrelated to the renovation. He's just a good guy. I could go on and on about Rob and Laura. They are truly good people and I would trust them with anything. They completely understood our aesthetic needs and never suggested fancier (or uglier) fixtures and thoughtfully integrated our ideas. The result is a house that is very natural and clean, with bright white walls and natural woods etc. And a lot of this is due to Rob understanding exactly what we were going for. When dealing with rebuilding our kitchen from the bare studs, we didn't use a kitchen designer or anything custom as we were dealing with a very tight budget. We figured out the design using a lot of Rob's input and he ended up doing a lot of very custom carpentry for us for a LOT less that you'd pay going with one of those companies that designs the whole thing for you. Our house is 100 years old so Rob was incredible about figuring it all out. We are already planning for future projects involving BigSpan, and we cannot recommend them enough! From start to finish you could be in no better hands than Robert Spanburgh and his wife Laura. read more

Rob and Laura did a tremendous job renovating our house. They spot on understood what we had in mind and went above and beyond to make it happen. We could not be happier with the results and with the process. They were extremely knowledgeable and advising us all along the way on our options and solutions to problems, like our ceiling which they found out while preparing to paint was not installed properly by previous contractors which thankfully they were able to fix before it fell on our heads. Any other contractor would have painted it without noticing or raising the issue, we're very glad they did and it's proof they really do what's in your best interest. We really appreciated also that they only take one project at a time so they are dedicated to yours for however long it takes, which made them always available for questions and very responsive. All in all we couldn't recommend them enough and we'll for sure reach out to them again for future projects in our house. read more

We couldn't be happier with the renovations Rob did on our house; absolutely beautiful work. His knowledge and attention to detail are remarkable and he's a truly kind person to work with. Trustworthy and dependable, we'd recommend BigSpan to anyone and will definitely work with him again. Not to mention, we have a new friend. read more

Rob and his crew recently renovated my old old farmhouse bathroom. Everything was so outdated, crooked and tired. It needed some TLC. I had no idea what to do with it and he gave me some great ideas that worked within my budget. On top of that he gave me a discount because my late husband served in the military. Very professional, fast and an all around good person. My bathroom is so beautiful I could cry. Thank You so much Rob. I highly highly recommend his company. read more