We contracted with Gilbert Garages in fall, 2016 to build a garage.
We had looked at multiple builders, as our garage "wish list" was pretty complex. Brick on four sides, large gables/steeply pitched roof with storage upstairs, full staircase to "attic" and it needed to match a brick house that is 14 years old in both style and aesthetics. Three sides are visible from the water, one from the road. Thus, this build needed to be spot on.
Bob Gilbert gave us what I felt to be a very competitive quote. As we chose to use our own electrician, I can really only comment on the structure, masonry and service.
Bob worked VERY well with our building inspector (who complimented the garage upon completion). He obtained all permits, which can be a headache as we are on a lake. He also had to be very concerned with setbacks, runoff, etc. due to the waterfront factor. We had zero issues with any of the above...Bob did a great job making sure things were "just right". If you know the DNR, you know this is NOT an easy task!!!
The process went very quickly and was without any major issues. The interior appears to be VERY solidly built, with extra reinforcement in all sides. We went with 10 foot walls (totally our choice, just to match the house), and he worked very closely with "his people" to ensure the pitch would match our home. The new garage compliments the home PERFECTLY!!! We went with some unusual garage aspects (sliding patio doors, open stairs), and the garage looks fabulous. Bob's mason is phenomenal - the mason work could not compliment our house any better! The entire crew was great, literally a spotless worksite every night when we returned home. They worked nights and weekends to meet all deadlines, which was amazing. Truly, the entire crew did an exceptional job.
I am an individual that is emphatic about ensuring projects are completed well. I am the first to point things out when a contractor comes up short. I would recommend Bob/Gilbert Garages without hesitation. Our garage looks amazing, is very well built, and the entire process with Bob was extremely smooth. It is not insulated yet (we are doing the insulating), and you cannot even hear any wind noise even on the 40 MPH days.
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