I am a carpentry teacher at Madison College and I have known Tim and his company professionally for…read moreseveral years. My remodeling classes have worked alongside Sweeney Construction for the last two years helping to complete two remodeling projects for clients that might not otherwise have the means to complete much needed repairs and improvements (one house was flooded last August). We have also worked with Sweeney for several Hammer with a Heart projects and one home makeover project. Whenever Tim asks for help from our students, I agree to providing as much help as we can, because I know that the project he has taken on will make a huge difference in the clients' lives. Our community is better for having Tim and his company in it.

We had Sweeney Construction upgrade our three season porch into a four season version. From the…read moreplanning stage with Tim Sweeney to the finishing touches of the painting, we couldn't have been more pleased. Their crew was very polite and considerate when in out home and their attention to detail is outstanding.

Communication was overall poor. Started 4 months late…read more Found out they disclose giving to charities only after making your downpayment (who pays for that, I wondered?). Carpenter was rude in my own home! Messes were left. Workers walked out unexpectedly, without warning or calling management. Seemed like they did not like working on older homes. Insulation was removed and never replaced, saying "we're not insulators". Prices were not disclosed, saying it would increase cost to do so. Was sold special-order storm doors without my knowledge, so I couldn't get a refund! Months after final payment I discovered outlets wired to the wrong circuit breaker box and had to call them back for re-work. On the good side, they rightly stood up to building inspector to widen doorway. Overall, most work was well done, even if it was deeply frustrating with little accounting given for expenses. FYI: Don't let them talk their way out of providing references of work on comparable properties first..

We recently had a bathroom added as well as a reno to an existing bathroom completed by Karl and…read morehis crew. The project didn't go off without a few (minor) hitches, as most projects do. Karl was very quick to respond to our concerns and made sure the project stayed on track and the work was completed to our standards. He took the time to recommend places to visit to help us pick out the finishes (flooring, tile, etc.) and worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. He was also able to fix a closet door, a sliding pocket-door and install some cabinets in the laundry that we had purchased (in addition to the bathroom project). Highly recommend Beckman Builders!

It was time to finish the garage interior, which was really more of a concept than something…read moreconcrete, we did not have formal construction drawings, only sketches. The idea was to create a warm, collectic space that mimicked the interior of a barn/machine shed using mostly reclaimed barn board, beams, corrugated tin, industrial lighting and flooring. In working with our designer, Beckman Builders was hired to execute the bulk of the project. Each day brought a new set of challenges, but the Beckman crew used their combined experience and expertise to work through each issue as it arose. The Beckman crew was respectful, attentive and laser focused on attention to detail, which included a thorough site cleanup every evening. We continue to receive compliments and could not be more thrilled with the finished product. Our sincere thanks to the Beckman team.

We've hired Beckman Builders for multiple projects now because we genuinely like working with them…read moreand 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.

We have been with Washa construction since 1991 and we have done over 10 major renovations with…read morethem and too many to count small 'handyman' projects with them. Our old home had many architectural and builder-related challenges and Washa dealt with all very successfully. Our most recent project was a garage remodel and it was approached with the same attention to detail and professionalism as any of our other projects. They were very timely when I reached out to make the first contact. Very shortly afterward they arranged a meeting with the subcontractors (floor, electrical, design team, insulation etc.) to make sure everyone was on the same page. I felt like were really benefited from the group think. The garage remodel included a food prep work area and Washa construction came up with some unique and practical builds to meet our needs including a heater, hoist, wall mounted foldable food grade stainless steel table, lighting so bright that you could do surgery in there, and smooth nonporous impervious walls around the work area. We are thrilled with the outcome and have had many, many compliments on the garage. I cannot say enough good things about working with this company. I'm a detailed oriented 'picky' client and here are the things that I like. They are respectful and take their time with clients. What is common to them is not common to the client and they understand this. Timely communications are a priority (phone, email, text). I send an email with points, and I get a meaningful response. It was very clear who was managing the project and who to call if I had questions or "some things I noticed..." The estimates have always been fair and competitive, billing is transparent, and the work timeline was clear over the whole project. There is no upselling, e.g. getting a new garage door when the one we had was working just great. The workmanship and attention to detail are consistently superb. Pat was the lead carpenter on the current project, and he insured all the work was done correctly and even had many helpful suggestions to make the site more functional. I was very impressed with the clean-up... work sites were cleaned up at the end of the day even if they were coming back the next day. It seemed like their motto was "leave it cleaner than how we found it". Over the years I have seen the same people working with the company and that says a lot about the company atmosphere and how people feel about working with them. Happy workers do better work and treat clients well. One important thing to me is being able to trust the workers when I cannot be at home. They ensure things are locked up. There is no concern about pets, kids, etc. They even took great care to make sure they did not block the mail person's access to our mailbox. I have no reservations about recommending Washa construction for a small or large project. They are attention to detail professionals that you can trust. Many thanks to Nick, Adam, Josh, Pat, Dominic, and Jackson!

We recently had our kitchen and living room remodeled by Washa. Our experience with this company…read morewas excellent. It was a pleasure working with Gloria at Absolute Interiors, Steve, Josh, Adam, and the other subcontractors. They listened to our wish list, gave careful consideration to our questions and concerns, and they did excellent workmanship! They are true professionals! We will definitely be using them again for any future remodeling projects!

We hired Tom to help us with our kitchen makeover. He was very responsive and even helped us pick…read moreout the appliances. Because he's a contractor, we got a discount at major distributors which saved us a lot of money on the project. The job was completed timely and even a few weeks earlier than what was quoted. I was dreading overhauling the kitchen in the midst of the pandemic because we called a few other contractors and either they came and discussed the project with us and we never got any follow-up or we simply couldn't get our calls returned. Tom was able to meet with us after our work and made sure he worked around our schedule. We'd recommend Tom to anyone who needs a simple handyman work to a complete kitchen remodel!

Tom is a nice man but his repair skills are seriously lacking. His broken English makes…read morecommunicating incredibly difficult. He is the Maintenance man for my apartment building but isn't employed by the property manager so I don't know what kinda deal they have. I had building inspection come through and they specifically told me that Tom Z is "the worst landlord I have ever met, infact I was shocked to see him when I pulled up" so that should tell you something. I'm not sure that understands basic carpentry or basic building codes. I would not hire or recommend him to anyone. All that being said he seems like a nice person just doesn't understand how things work or why some things need to be done a certain way.

Could not have asked for a better company to work on my basement, e.g., new stairs with added…read morerailings, old, unsightly paneling taken out, new lighting and wiring, the list goes on. Highly recommend. Will be hiring again for other work on my house. Any upcoming remodeling needs, contact Christensen Construction. Photo of new stairwell and railings attached.

In the Madison market, I can sometimes be selfishly hesitant to give out all my good names for hone…read moreexperts. We gutted our kitchen and are doing a full remodel with Christensen construction. Mick is our contractor. It has been the best experience in home repair and.or remodeling we have ever had. That says a lot! We have owned 6 homes and have done significant work in all of them. Everyone is helpful, professional, and the work is superb. At the onset of our project, I was given a detailed time-line and it has been impeccable. So, as much as I hate to share, I would highly recommend the team at Christensen Construction to anyone need work done in Madison.

S P 1 review…read more Service: Roof installation Critical: Professionalism If I could give a negative star I'd give five negative stars for poor business conduct.. In 2021 Mid Town did approximately 58,000 of roof work on our Condos. In 2022, I became the Treasurer of my HOA. I realized that the Management Company whom did the Contracting with Cory as our Agent, refused to disclose all financial records to the board. After many back and forth, she sent me an assessment for one building when we had roofing done on two complex. While dealing with the Management Company I decided to reach out to Corey the owner. I explained to him my situation, and why I am requesting records, preparing for an audit. He said he would need to talk to the Management Company first. I gave him permission to verify my position on the board with the Management Company as well. The next day when Corey and I touch base again, he told me he will only disclose records with the Management Company. I ask Corey if he could give me his email so I can have my lawyer correspond with him. His exact words are, "I will give you nothing!" I am not upset that Corey is making sure he doesn't breach contract, I am upset that he completely refused my offer to find a way through my legal council to make sure we both are acting within our legal abilities to exchange information. It is pretty disheartening to think that our HOA funds went to give this man business and he has no qualms about treating me, the actual customer that funded him so disrespectfully and refusing to cooperate after he has our payment. Update: I didn't get the information directly from Mid Towne, the Management company sent me some copy of records to include two checks paid to Mid Towne. One was "hand written" for $14,000 and not recorded in quick book. Worst was that the cost was reported to us as 56,000 but the record shows it was 58,484 that was paid out. Not only that, when I finally retrieve the BID with a demand letter from my lawyer and a huge argument with the Management company, the record shows that we took the highest BID for a lesser value roof (25-30 yrs) compared to the other two companies (50 yr value for 51,000). Turns out, that our Management company and Mid Towne has known each other for "20 years" and highly regards and respects each other. Corey sent me a bogus letter from his lawyer to demand I take my review down or he will sue me. So my lawyer sent Corey a letter of "record preservation" I will update later as new developments happens.

Worked with Corey when our roof started leaking after the torrential rainstorm in August…read more Unfortunately for us it was found that our roof had been installed incorrectly with the previous owner and Corey worked with us and our insurance company, talking with us on the phone multiple times, coming over and going over our roof with the insurance inspector and educating us on what went wrong and how to avoid the same mistakes in the future. The roof was installed without proper venting and although our insurance co wasn't willing to cover it Corey worked with us to come up with a price for a roof replacement that worked for both of us. Corey was extremely good at communicating (easy to get ahold of and if you didn't get through called you back right away), was honest, kind, courteous, performed top-quality work and was reasonable both in cost and speed of job completion. We replaced our 3 skylights with him too and met an amazing drywaller/painter through him too! We will never work with anyone else for any roofing or skylight needs! Corey is simply the best. They don't make them like Corey anymore. Book him if you're looking for an honest roofer/remodeler/construction co without the run around.

Outdoor Deck I've…read moreknown Abe Degnan as a personal friend and client for many years so when I had the opportunity to rebuild and expand our deck, Degnan Design-Build-Remodel was my first call! I could handle the update, sanding and sealing of the existing deck on my own, but wanted an expert to change out the railing from wood to black finished metal and replace a 4' stair with a 20' wrap around staircase. The work was completed yesterday and exceeded my expectation in every way! The lead carpenter and his carpenters were amazing, the work was completed on time and on budget, and we are receiving nothing but excellent feedback from neighbors, friends and family.

Degnan did a beautiful job creating the 3 season room of our dreams. It has become our oasis, the…read morefavorite spot of our house, and it helped keep us sane during COVID. Even though it's "3 season," we can use it year-round. The wide modern fireplace they recommended heats the entire space in even very cold conditions, and the insulated floor helps maintain a warm surface once heated. It's always a wonderful experience to relax with a cup of coffee next to the warm fireplace while enjoying the expansive view. As you can tell from the pictures in the portfolio, Degnan's craftsmanship and attention to detail were top-notch. They took what we were looking for way beyond the next level, with some fantastic ideas. We initially looked to convert the existing deck space, carrying forward a typical rectangular room layout. They suggested that pulling the area inward into more of an L shape would make it more dramatic and cozier. This layout enabled some very striking design features, like the tandem windows and the exposed beam over the dining area. They also did a fantastic job creating a vaulted roof ceiling that matched the home's exterior aesthetics and made way for light to pour in on those large beautiful windows. A lot of thought went into not just style but also the functionality of the space. For example, the layout allows quick access from the kitchen to the grill, and I didn't even realize all the benefits until using the space. Notably, they had recommended a landing instead of a typical stairway, and aside from just looking better, it's a lot easier to carry trays of food with your hands full when you have that additional space. Another example is they recommended a four-pane vinyl window system that can be put into all kinds of open configurations, and it's super easy to clean. One of the features of the project we enjoy the most was a custom expansive glass folding door. It essentially gives us a glass wall that we can completely slide out of the way, creating a fully open space when we have guests. This makes the room feel like a natural continuation of the house, as opposed to an isolated space. It eliminates that awkward crowding you usually get with a more typical doorway. The fact that it slides means you do not cover the light switches with a door; they remain accessible in the room. The Degnan team was fantastic to work with, and even the owner (Abe) was highly engaged and responsive to any question or concern. *even after project completion*. Further, Degnan stands behind their work and is committed to your complete satisfaction. There was a manufacturing issue with our flooring, and Degnan diligently worked to correct it as soon as they were aware of the problem. Six months after the job was completed, Abe still personally reached out to make sure nothing new had popped up, and we were still happy. They even came out to check for shifts from season changes. We couldn't be happier!i