I bought my first property and had to learn somethings the hard way. Fortunately for me the company…read moreEncompass Inc. exists, not only were they quick to respond but also quick to schedule a diagnostic visit. Long story short the the building I moved into has some issues with the roof, specifically water leaks. They came out and not only tested the roof but were patient and generous with answering all the questions I had from simple to complex. They are very professional and courteous, and fun to talk to. To the extent that they came back and did some repairs even though that's not really what they do but they were so simply they were happy to do it. I would HIGHLY recommend their services for whatever engineering need you may encounter. Sorry for the lack of pictures. Thank you again to Kent, Jimmy and Dave for taking such good care of me but also my building mates!

Read this before you sign anything with Creative Homes…read more First, no matter which builder you choose, bring your own realtor. Do not rely on the builder to "look out for you." We worked with Vic Wittgenstein at Coldwell Banker Burnet (Crocus Hill) and he was excellent, but that representation was critical. Now, the hard truth: Just moments before handing over our first $5,000 earnest money check (with another $10,000 due shortly after), we were informed that Creative Homes only uses flat paint (a non-negotiable). This was disclosed after hours of selections and decisions had already been made. Flat paint. In a $400,000+ brand-new home. With young children. Flat paint cannot be cleaned without damaging it. The walls now look terrible, and repainting will be inevitable far sooner than it should be. The timing of this disclosure felt intentional (and gross). It didn't stop there. We paid $250 per room to paint our kids' bedrooms different colors. Total: $500. They didn't even paint the closets. Quality issues were constant. Their "thorough inspection" missed multiple electrical outlets and a pot filler. When we pointed out a missing outlet, it was slapped in at the last minute in the wrong location. When we raised concerns, we were told, "You got an outlet." Plans be damned. Selections are another trap. Any faucet or fixture that isn't their cheap default is wildly marked up, often 2-3x the retail price. Even worse, the defaults don't match other finishes. We ended up with antique silver cabinet hardware and ugly chrome faucets. Our kitchen faucet was quite literally half plastic. We chose to replace fixtures ourselves because it was cheaper than their "upgrade." Then came the windows. They don't use local manufacturers like Andersen because Pella is cheaper for them. While cleaning, we discovered the windows were only caulked where visible. The top edges weren't caulked at all. That sums up their approach perfectly: If it's hidden, skipped, or the bare minimum- they'll do it. Anything to save a dollar, at the homeowner's expense. My advice: Do your homework. Talk to real homeowners. And don't be fooled by a polished model home, as it does not reflect the quality behind the walls.

We closed on a new home from Creative Homes in May 2025. We reported an issue in June 2025 with…read morethe sidewalk for a warranty repair. It appears the concrete was poured when it was raining and was never covered, causing the surface to have water damage from the roof runoff. They came back and said this is just fine, they weren't going to cover this because it's only cosmetic. Really? I don't think this is acceptable for a new home and should not be like this. This is clearly shoddy workmanship. They don't stand behind their work or warranty. See photo.

Dmitry stopped by my home for a walk thru and quotation. Communication has been stellar and looking…read moreforward to his quote and seeing the work he does.

Hello Demetry. If I am too far from your location, why include my location on your page. The Big…read morecircled area of your coverage includes Belle Plaine. The last thing you said to me was you had to check with your staff and you would call me right back. You never did call me back. Also, Belle Plaine is not more than 30 miles from you. Stop exaggerating.

Jaime and his crew did an excellent job laying sod, trimming a tree and trimming our arborvitae…read more They worked so hard in the hot weather and didn't stop until the job was done. The price was reasonable for the work they did. We would hire them again.

We just had Solutions JF Landscaping do a project for us. We had an old retaining wall, that was…read morecrumbling, removed, regraded and sod installed. From the beginning when we had the first quote they were very professional. The crew came out the first day removed the wall, rock and dirt the got the base all graded. The next day came out and finished the sodding. It looks great. Thank you. Very happy with the job. The crew cleaned up everything and it looks great!

I highly recommend John - I would also give him 10 stars if I could! This is based on his…read morecommunication, customer service, honesty, product quality, and providing reasonable pricing. I have been working with John and Allyson on a challenging but exciting project and they have earned my trust in spades. John is extremely knowledgeable and is an engineer through and through. Initially my project seemed like a pipe dream but with John's help, we are getting closer to making it a reality. I can't recommend Wellstronics3D enough!

To start out I want to say I've been in the invention and prototype game for a long time, and I've…read moreworked with a lot of ppl in this field from California to Las Vegas to New York. And I can honestly say john is the best guys you can ask for when it comes to this stuff. He's easy to work with, he's smart so he can you help along the way, the work is done fast, he provides a great product for more than a fair price and he's easy to get ahold of, pretty much all the stuff you hate when going with a big company. I came to him with a just a sketch and within 10 mins we had a product ready to be made... I had it made, and it turned out even better than I imagined and cheaper than I thought too. I also had like 6 CADs made and same thing showed him some sketches and within that same week I was getting the CADs back and they perfect, think I had to make one tiny correction on one but that pretty good since I had 6. So, if you're looking for a good product for a fair price, I would highly highly recommend john at wellstronics3D.

DiGiacomo Homes did an excellent job remodelling​ our kitchen and lower level. They were on-time,…read moreon-budget and brought a high level of design. Our home is transformed! We LOVE our new spaces and will use Rocky and Gigi again in the future. Highly recommend! Paul and Kristin

We had the best possible experience working with Rocky & Gigi on a major remodel of our kitchen &…read morefamily room. From the very beginning, they listened to our wishes, provided innovative design suggestions, and came up with beautiful palettes for us to choose from. The original options were not quite what we wanted, so we discussed and they came up with new options for us to consider. Throughout the remodel process, their teams of subcontractors were truly top-notch. Not only did they do amazing work for us, they were also very respectful of our home and our family. The DiGiacomos did a great job of keeping us informed of every step of the process from start to finish, and had just the right balance of including us in the important decisions and taking care of all of the little details for us. They were able to keep things moving along, and stayed within our budget. If ever an issue arose, Rocky was on it immediately. As busy working people, we truly appreciated knowing someone else was watching over every aspect of this project, moving it along, and never once did we doubt that everything would be handled perfectly. Our remodel project finished ahead of schedule, on budget, and was a completely positive experience throughout the process. When do you ever hear that?? We enjoyed and fully appreciated working with DiGiacomo Homes for our remodel. Our space is now much more family-friendly and stunningly gorgeous! Thank you, Rocky & Gigi!

After searching Chicagoland for a creative and outstanding design/architect studio I found David…read moreHeide in Minneapolis. We were and are so impressed with his work that we commuted to Minneapolis, and they commuted to us in Lake Forest, IL. Our older home project (Kitchen, small addition, new bathroom, and family room) is nearing completion. From the builder, to the cabinet maker to the other major subs...they have all commented on what an "incredible" project this is. I am so proud of what we (my husband and I) with David, and Brad have created. It exceeds what I hoped for. So much design where we live is predictable, not very creative, and frankly...oversized...for an older home. David Heide, and Brad Belka are masters of restoration, updating, and renovation of older homes and also building from scratch. They understand human scale, materials, practical details, and fine craftspersonship. And, they know that all these elements count in the big picture. While not "cheap", we feel their services are a bargain when I think of what we might have ended up with without their guidance. Check out their portfolio...pictures are worth 1000 words. Also, they have won so many awards. Thank you David, Michael (superb, tasteful interior design), and the always patient Brad.

David Heide Design is a top tier design firm. We had them design an addition to our Stillwater…read morehome. Their attention to detail and creativity is amazing. They always had our interests in mind. They walk you through the process and match you with a builder they trust. They pointed us to Next Level Renovation. It was a perfect recommendation. We highly recommend David Heide for your next project! Friends and family continue to marvel as to their great work!

I used Noteworthy TechComm's web design service twice so far, and I am confident I will continue to…read moreuse Tony. My first project was a retrieval and import to new host from the web server, and I must say, he has done a beautiful job. My client was happy and I was happy; my client had a developer who refused to give enough information and created the original site in a quite different way. I was giving up but Tony had a strong knowledge and efficiently moved the site. Second project was my own. Please see jrimm-consulting.com, I started but I realized I don't have time to do any of the work. I emailed him, agreed on the term, and he has done a remarkable job. And what is most amazing? It only took him 5 hours to get to the point where I am satisfied. I would have taken 10 times longer... Anyway, as a company and as an individual, he is definitely my go-to guy from now on.