LDR Design+Build+Renovate
About us
LDR Group is the wholly owned subsidiary of the corporate parent Miscellaneous Enterprises Etcetera LLC, as originally formed in 1993 as a Delaware corporation, and later formed in New York in 2008 in the depths of the Great Recession. Originally doing business as Local Dad Repairs, it had at it's heart the goal of helping people in our community keep their homes repaired in hard times. In 2016, with the economy booming and the need for our services diminished,the company shifted it's focus to commercial consulting, serving millwork (custom woodwork and cabinet) companies in the NYC and Washington DC markets. When the corona virus pandemic besieged us all, we realized that there was an opportunity to once again serve our community, but in a more future focused manner that made full use of the skills gained in energy efficiency and home improvement we had developed over the years. LDR is now focused on providing a very special, very important need to our community and our world-hyper energy efficient Passive House buildings as new homes and home renovations. We will no longer do smaller remodeling projects like kitchens, baths, additions and basements. We have moved on to doing just whole house Passive House 'Renphits' or new build Passive House homes. Ask us how we can reduce the energy your home uses by up to 90%!
Business highlights
32 years of experience
Services we offer
Experts in Passive House Certified Design+Build Experts in Passive House Certified whole house renovations Experts in Passive House Certified additions ldrgroup.net/blog
Reviews
4.888 Reviews
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Showing 26-50 of 88 reviews
Victoria H.
Oct 2014
Jeff and the Local Dad Repair team have been great to work with. They keep appointments, very responsive to any kind of queries, they are reasonably priced, they will work with your budget and time frame. We found them through Angie's List and they have done an awesome job on a host of different projects: plastering/nail pops, tile sealing and caulking in the bathroom, installation and assistance with our reverse osmosis water filtration system. We now have them replacing a window on the second story of our house and they are all over it. We have enjoyed working with these guys a lot. Thanks LDR! These are the guys you are looking for to do that job that you can't get to.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Working with this family has been a wonderful experience for me and my entire crew. It's always nice when you go the extra mile to be recognized and thanked for it. Also, we can now say that we have experienced the longest, most protracted window repair project (thank you Toll Brothers and Andersen!) in the history of window repair! And that window? Now it's personal! We WILL get this window fixed if we have to manufacture the glass ourselves! ;) Hope you are settling well into your new digs...."
Janet D.
Sep 2014
This was a large project to begin with, which unfortunately grew larger as more problems became uncovered. Jeff's crew handled everything that needed to be done with professionalism, courtesy, and a care for detail, which I much appreciated. The end result is very attractive and hopefully, I can do business with Jeff again in the future.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"This job was definitely a challenge for our entire crew. Unfortunately the client didn't know she had a barn with no underlayment under her cedar siding on the barn. This resulted in the low quality sheathing actually rotting in place under the cedar. We would wind up needing to replace an entire side of her barn... We also look forward to working with this wonderful client again and we suspect that as long as we keep making our sour pickles we may indeed hear from her! Thank you for the opportunity to work with you"
Jerome K.
Jul 2014
They've been very, very good. They are very thorough, they show up on time, they listen to us when we request certain items and Jeff, the owner, seems to go out of his way to provide the service that we requested. His workers that came in were very courteous. We're just really, really pleased with them. They seem very fair and they take our schedule into account when they schedule the work. The only time they were not punctual was when they got lost.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"I'm sorry I missed responding to this review before this time, it's been so incredibly busy, some things outside of servicing our clients unfortunately falls by the wayside. We have finished the Stickley style dry bar in the dining room and I have to say, it looks incredible. This client has a house full of original and high quality reproduction Stickley pieces and this new project really stands out as a piece of high quality work. Hats off to our cabinetmaker Urban Boatworks (usually a maker of fine fittings for yachts) in Cold Spring for an exceptional project, well made and installed. As a former high end cabinetmaker myself, I have to say this company exemplifies the true meaning of craftsmanship. It will be our district pleasure to utilize their services on behalf of our clients in the future. We encourage you to give a great review of them here on Angie's list. As one of our best clients, we certainly look forward to working with you again in the future, enjoy the dry bar this holiday season and thanks again for your unwavering support."
Kristy U.
Jul 2014
They had gotten a lot of good reviews that I saw, and they were very easy to work with and friendly on the phone, and the prices were reasonable. He was very flexible. When he did come out and see me, he worked around my work schedule, which was really great. I felt that he was accommodating of my schedule, and things that I asked him if it needed to be done. He was very honest about things that I should get done or that I didn’t really need, so I felt like they were very honest and helpful.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy that you were pleased with the work, and we look forward to servicing you again in the future! It's not always possible to be flexible with scheduling-especially in the busy season-but we try our hardest!"
William H.
Jul 2014
fine
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you very much for the review, we look forward to working with you again in the future."
Allen C.
Jun 2014
One of the best things about dealing with Local Dad Repairs is that they do all trades with their own staff. My project consisted of carpentry (replacing sliding glass door, replacing wood trim around front door, laying new hardwood floor); plumbing (replacing several shutoff valves and dishwasher hose) and painting (interior hallway and exterior window). All jobs were completed according to Jeff's quote with high quality and care.
Jeff's staff is courteous and very careful. Each night, they did a thorough cleanup before leaving. When they said they would be here they were always on time. Terri, in the office, kept in contact and answered emails promptly. Overall, I highly recommend Jeff Eccles and Local Dad Repairs.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you so much for the feedback. I know that our crew enjoyed working with you, and if you ever need anything in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again!"
Sandra F.
Jun 2014
This is the second time Jeff has done work at my house. First. a mailbox was replaced and now two electrical switches were replaced. These are just small things in a very long list of jobs I need done. Jeff is very knowledgeable and I definitely want him to work on the rest of the list, big and small. He has expertise, is reliable (calls are returned promptly, shows up at the appointed time), works with care, prices are fair, and he is able to anticipate the details of all the jobs we talked about. Local Dad is definitely a great find and I hope I can schedule more appointments soon.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you for the wonderful review. We are looking forward to working with you this summer to finally get your home the way you want it."
Kathleen R.
Jun 2014
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Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you very much for your review! We appreciate your business, and it means a lot to us to have satisfied repeat customers. We will strive to continue to give you (and all our customers) the best service possible."
Gary R.
Jun 2014
The work was done with care and professionalism.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you for your feedback and your review! We are happy you are pleased with our work, and if we can ever be of service in the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call."
George G.
Jun 2014
I had never heard of Local Dad nor knew they were a local business til I found them on Angie's List. Jeff Eckes and crew did a great job, the scheduling, estimates, interaction, job work and cleanup could not have been more professional. What more is there to say? Oh ya, they significantly exceeded expectations. Go Local Dad!
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you so much for your kind words! We are happy you are pleased with the work we did, and if we can ever be of service in the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call."
John S.
Jun 2014
fantastic
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"We are happy you are pleased with our work! Thank you very much, and if you ever need anything else, big or small, please give us a call."
Richard D.
Jun 2014
unknown
Judith M.
May 2014
Ok
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you for the review, we look forward to working with you again in the future."
Linda O.
May 2014
He had to come back there was a difficult he left something not done inside the dryer. I would not use them again.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you for your feedback; it is very valuable to us. When we do a dryer vent cleaning, we disassemble the lint trap holder inside the dryer, so we can get at all the lint, even the hidden stuff. Unbeknownst to us, when we put it back together, the lint trap holder didn't come flush with the body of the dryer. The client called us and let us know that there was "something sharp" that caught on her son's shirt. We immediately made an appointment to go back and remedy the situation, which we did. I also sent the client a $20 gift card to replace the shirt. Even though we work hard and are very careful, sometimes mistakes are made. We try our hardest to make it right in the end no matter what."
RICHARD B.
May 2014
The guys came to my house an hour or so late. I did get a phone call saying that they would be late because they had to pick up materials at the store first to complete the project. Maybe this should be done ahead of time. When they showed up, the guys were ready to work and got started right away. They went over the project with me and seemed to plan out the work very well. The shelves were constructed very well and the crew was real meticulous with the build. The shelves were properly supported and will last a lifetime. The project was completed in a reasonable time frame. The crew cleanup the area too. Both inside and outside. The project went smoothly and completed to my satisfaction. I would use Local Dad Repairs again for any other projects.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you for your feedback! We are happy that you are pleased with our work and are enjoying the shelves. Often, the first day of a project, we do arrive a little later because we have to pick up materials. With so many different types of projects scheduled each week and all the specific materials needed for each job, we do not have the storage capabilities right now, but hopefully that is something we will be able to rectify in the near future. Again, thank you very much!"
Jamie R.
Apr 2014
Local Dad Repairs was horrible. The cost kept going up and that was one of my problems with him. The price kept increasing. It was supposed to be done one weekend and it ended up taking 3 months to do. He is finishing whenever he could. It was just really ridiculous. One time it was people that called out, their truck broke down or something. It was just bunch of excuses all the time. Every time the price kept going up. Finally I said just come and finish it because this is taking too long now at this point. He did good work and it just took way too long and the price just kept going up. It took way too long than we had originally scheduled for. I would try to let other people know to make sure you get everything put in the contract because the price kept increasing, make sure that everything that he says is in the contract. He signs things to add in there. The work is good. The quality of service was good.
Susan J.
Apr 2014
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Harry M.
Mar 2014
The quality of the work was excellent. H e unfortunately had to return a few days later as we kept adding projects and one of his workers called in sick. That is no fault of his.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you very much! We are happy that you were pleased with our work. If there is anything we can help with in the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call!"
Kristen H.
Feb 2014
Jeff and his team do painstakingly excellent work. Our bathroom was completely gutted: new plumbing installed, new drywall, completely tiled, all new fixtures, as well as extensive built-in shelving. Jeff and his team came back for a second job: several portions of our foundation were rebuilt and fortified. We are extremely pleased with all of the work, and will undoubtedly hire Jeff again in the future.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you so much for your kind words. We enjoyed working with you on your project, and if there is anything we can help with in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us!"
Janet C.
Feb 2014
Jeff and his team were friendly and professional. It was very easy to communicate with Jeff and his wife Terri via phone and email. All work was done in a timely manner and within the estimates given. They kept all work areas clean and never left a mess behind. Jeff is someone that I can trust to work on my house in my absence.
Overall, it was a worry-free, pleasant experience and I will definitely rely on Jeff for needed work in the future.
Overall, it was a worry-free, pleasant experience and I will definitely rely on Jeff for needed work in the future.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"We consider ourselves very fortunate to have such wonderful clients! We are happy we could be of service to you!"
Erin K.
Feb 2014
Jeff and his crew are punctual, friendly, and they do great quality work. Terri the business manager is always quick to respond to emails and service requests. It's hard to find people this reliable?the fact that they're nice is icing on the cake.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"It's always a pleasure to work with such awesome clients! We were glad to help you out!"
Philip S.
Jan 2014
Jeff did a great job!
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"We are so glad you are happy with our work! We look forward to seeing you again in the Spring to finish up the rest of your warm weather projects."
Catherine R.
Jan 2014
Jeff was very punctual, and professional. He discovered that our dryer wasn't hooked up to a vent outside . It is on my hubbys to do list to make sure that the dryer is venting outside.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"It's always a pleasure to work with great clients. If we can be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to call."
Linda B.
Jan 2014
Great job! Jeff and his staff are extremely professional! He is reasonable, reliable and knowledgeable. He explained everything to me and he and Terri kept me apprised at everything they were doing. They will be doing another job for me in the spring. I highly recommend Local Dad Repairs!
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you for the kind words. Mist always a pleasure to help a client to maintain such a great old home. We look forward to replacing that old fence for you,in the spring."
Jeanne P.
Nov 2013
I contacted Dad's to repair sheetrock damaged by roof leaks, on the ceiling and the walls. Damage also included nail pops. The estimate seemed reasonable, so we hired them, and they showed up on time. Because they were working in very humid weather, the repair was not adequately dried to continue work the next day. We rescheduled to complete when they had another opening, and as we were not using the space, this was not a problem for us. They sanded and primed the repaired area, and cleaned up when finished. We were very satisifed with their work and professionalism.
Response from LDR Design+Build+Renovate
"Thank you so much for the great review. If we can be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to cal."
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FAQ
LDR Design+Build+Renovate is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
No, LDR Design+Build+Renovate does not offer free project estimates.
No, LDR Design+Build+Renovate does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, LDR Design+Build+Renovate does not offer a senior discount.
No, LDR Design+Build+Renovate does not offer emergency services.
No, LDR Design+Build+Renovate does not offer warranties.