Lakewood Home Builders Inc

Perfectly absolutely perfect!

Honest and up front. Professional.

Arrived at 7:00, done by 2:00

When we found out that we had water damage in our home earlier this year we didn't know where to begin. Tim Johnson (Vice President- Renovations) of Lakewood Home Builders came highly recommended from one of our friends who also had extensive work done on their home. From the first phone call it was evident that we were dealing with individuals that were passionate about homes and home restoration, and who had many years of experience. Tim helped us work closely with our insurance company, and throughout the entire process, we were able to reach Tim and his team via e-mail or phone whenever we had any questions. The extensive repairs to our home were completed in a very timely manner, and we couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism and level of craftsmanship. Everyone that conducted work in our home was polite, courteous, and respectful of our personal property. Simple things like removing their shoes, and asking permission before going anywhere in the home, made working with this company a joy. In the end, Tim and his team inspected our home twice to ensure their work met the company's, and our, high standards. We highly recommend Lakewood Home Builders to anyone who is looking for a reliable contractor to help with anything in their home.

I highly recommend Lakewood Home Builders for any renovation project. They were courteous, professional, and extremely knowledgable in helping us make our bathroom look the way we wanted it to. They were recommended to us by a family friend. Mr. Tim Johnson was extremely easy to work with and made many helpful suggestions about how to do our remodel. They promply provided an estimate and were very quick to provide a revised estimate when we decided we wanted a more thorough remodeling than we first had planned. I was continually impressed by their insight and undestanding of how to make things work well together. For example, Mr. Johnson suggested and was able to install a pocket door to give more usable space in our very small bathroom. Mr. Johnson also helped us work with the tile supplier to pick the right tile for bathroom as well. They consulted with use where to put each fixture and accessory, and were completely upfront about what the cost of each item would be and how long it would take to do the work. The work was completed with diligence and care not to disrupt other parts of our house, and Mr. Johnson was diligent in keeping us informed about the work progress and what decisions we needed to make throughout the remodel. The work was completed on time and within the agreed amount, and the final product is outstanding. I would definitely use them again for future work on our home.

I was given Lakewood Home Builders name through a friend of mine who has worked with them in the past. I called John to come out and give me an estimate on remodeling our kitchen. John promptly came out and had us an estimate for all the work that he proposed. They were very competitively priced, but more importantly I got a great feeling about working with Lakewood Home Builders. The weeks before the job was to start I also met with John's partner Tim, who was more involved in the construction portion. I can tell you my intuition was correct that I felt we picked the correct company to do our remodel. The job started the day they said it would and throughout the construction process not once did I ever come home to a dirty job site at the end of a day. They kept the job moving on schedule and besides a structural issue that no one expected to run across (a weight bearing wall had to be moved, which slightly added to the cost) the price also stayed on schedule. Tim actually did addition items without charging for them. This is the type of company they are. I also need to mention that even the sub-contractors that they used for the electrical, tiling and drywall all were great to work with and had the same high standards that John and Tim have. Needless to say the kitchen came out wonderful. Over the last couple years we have had many, many compliments with our remodeled kitchen. If anyone is looking to have any type of work done I would highly recommend Lakewood Home Builders. John and Tim are the type of people that you can trust and have an enjoyment of working with. They are on the top of my list for any projects that are out of my scope.

Mr. John Stageburg and his partner Tim provided excellent service and were extremely patient with my mortgage company. They handled inspections required by the mortgage company, provided guidance and demonstrated excellent customer relationship management acumen. If you need major work on your home I would recommend Lakewood for the work.

I contacted Lakewood Homebuilders via Angie's List. I actually got an account after getting so tired of calling several firms and never getting an answer. I received a reply from Lakewood within a day of my contact from Tim, who put me in touch with John. John came over a few days later to look at the site and to discuss what we wanted to do. This was our first major renovation project so we were not quite ready or knew what to expect. This is mostly why we felt that the price was fair, as we have no other experience completing a similar project. Comparing the quote with other quotes Lakewood's quote was very competitive. All things considered, we do feel we got a good deal as price is only one part of what makes a succesful project. John explained the quote in detail and we became more comfortable with the quote. As we were working through the details of the project, it was quickly apparent that the concrete work was the bulk of the cost as we had to completely remove and replace the slab. We wanted to enclose the carport into a garage, and that meant that we needed a continuous 2ft deep footing per county code. Lakewood gave use two additional quotes to cover several options: repair carport and repair carport with foundation for single car garage. We chose the option to repair with foundation ready for single car garage thinking we would finish the garage in a year or so - spread the cost a bit. As the project progressed, we got a start date and promptly the crews arrived and started work. Everyone was very professional and they worked quickly and kept the project site clean. Part of the way through the first day we decided that we might as well go through with the entire project and finish the garage. Both John and Tim did not hesitate or delay the project and immediately orchestrated the several other contractors needed to finish the garage: electrical, siding, and garage door. It was like we never changed a thing. Project was very succesful and we were impressed with their professionalism, prompt communication and flexibility.

Given the size of the project it went great. First we consulted with John who came to the house and listened to what we wanted and made suggestions for our consideration. He then worked up a detailed estimate that gave us the parameters of cost for labor and those products they would supply. They easily made changes as we proceeded with the work yet we never felt nickled and dimed in making these adjustment. Tim was the man on the scene at the house. He managed the crews that they used for each stage of work and did much of the carpentry himself. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. He pays great attention to the details and when ever he saw an issue he would raise it with us, give us the alternatives and have us decide. I can't imagine a better person to have on the scene working on your home than Tim. The services were excellent all around and the quality of the work was topnotch. John and Tim were responsible , timely, cleaned up daily and were flexible. We trusted them to be in our home when we weren't there and get the work done. They referred us to experts in several areas to help us make decisions - the back splash, granite counters and glass for the new walking shower, for example. They had a relationship with an excellent cabinet company who delivered top quality cabinets at a great price. Tim's knowledge of doors made it possible for us to purchase a new front door that was exactly what we wanted at a price we could afford, which we had been unsuccessful doing on our own. They always did what they said they would, when they said, and if there was an issue they let you know so you were never surprised. They stayed in touch by phone, email and text and I they never made you feel hesitant to raise any concern we had on any issue. They even hired a back up contractor on finishing the floors to keep the project on track when a scheduling conflict developed with the original floor person who started without any additional cost to us. This was a large project that turned out great and, in spite of its size and scope, stayed on course and came in on budget. Finally I would note that there was none of the problems of disrupted work so common in these types of projects, they worked on schedule as promised day in and day out until the job was done. We would be happy to discuss their excellent services with anyone considering Lakewood for any project.

We would (and will) hire John, Tim, Cesare and crew again in a minute. From estimate to explanation to execution, we were completely informed and comfortable. The work progressed steadily, we knew exactly when they would be on-site, clean up was excellent and the work is superb. We felt the price was extremely fair for the work done, and it was a pleasure to work with these guys. They know their business, and are happy to explain to/show you exactly what needs to be done and why. The biggest part of this job was replacing the two 18- foot load bearing columns at the front of our house. They were almost completely rotted, and we'd been avoiding dealing with them for the past two or three years. Finally, I looked on Angie's List to try to find a contractor who built homes and was willing to take on smaller jobs. Lakewood Home Builders jumped out at me because of their excellent reviews. They certainly lived up to their Angie's List reputation, and we are pleased to be able to add our comments.

We received an in-home estimate from Lakewood Homebuilders approx 6 months prior to our start date. Work was commenced on our timetable when we felt comfortable to proceed. They finished on time and in the time period specified. We received 3 estimates from 3 companies and all were comparable. Lakewood was not the 'cheapest' estimate but neither were they the most expensive. They outlined in detail the scope of the work to be performed in each area of our home and how the work would proceed. The estimate and contract were very clear and concise without a bunch of legal-eze. We had target dates for payment as each phase of work commenced as they are a small firm and this may ease their cash flow. (Remember small does not mean less in this case--it was a very personable and caring firm with which to work--they ALWAYS had my family's welfare at heart during the remodel!)) They arrived each day at the assigned time and worked in a very professional manner. I felt very at ease having them in my home and could leave when necessary without the worry of my home being unattended or 'open' to just anyone. The most awesome part of their work aside from the great craftsmanship was the fact that they vacuumed and swept each and every day at the end of the work day. I can't tell you how much that meant to me as I HATE a dirty house/floor. THey also laid plastic on all the floor areas/carpet and plastic enclosures to separate the dust in the work areas from the other adjacent areas. (I have a child with Asthma and this was very important) I am so pleased with the work they did that I will use their services again in a new home I am currently building. The improvements they did will allow us to command top dollar for our home at re-sale time next spring. Some of the new features in my new home will include the things they did with the improvements made last spring. We are currently enjoying our remodel! Kind, caring, detail oriented, and professional are just some of the words I could use to describe John and Tim at Lakewood! They understand that their work is their recommendation and it truly passes muster.

I would recommend Lakewood Home Builders to anyone looking for top quality work at a fair price.

Overall I was extremely impressed with the prompt, friendly, affordable, quality of work and professional services from start to finish! Lakewood's estimate was the most competitive of three bids for the tiling of my kitchen floor. The employees cleaned up after themselves and my kitchen floor looks beautiful! I get compliments on it all the time. As they started pulling up the wood floor water damage was discovered coming in through my french door. The owners of the company showed me the problem (which was visible with the wood pulled up), assisted me with picking out a new french door, repaired the floor below where the tile would be put down and were still able to finish the project on the scheduled day as they promised. Now I have not only a beautiful kitchen floor but also energy efficient french doors with blinds built in on the inside of the doors. Makes for easy cleaning and looks fabulous! I couldn't have worked with a better group of contractors! I would recommended Lakewood Builders to anyone. I have recommended them to coworkers I see on a daily basis knowing they will be happy with the quality of service they receive. Subsequent to Lakewood Builders completing my kitchen floor and new french door, in a separate part of the house a leak showed up on my ceiling. I felt the like the job was too small to call them about it so I called someone else. The long story short is I received a runaround, was recommended to have work done I didn't need and it couldn't be done as promised (from other contractors). I ended up canceling the work with other contractors and called Lakewood Builders for help. Lakewood Builders came to the rescue and did some investigative work to find what no one else could. As a courtesy Lakewood builders repaired the leak for free! If you're looking for work to be done, Lakewood Builders is the company to call!!

Through the recommendation of a neighbor, we contacted Tim Johnson of Lakewood Home Builders for an estimate. A time was set, at our convenience, and Mr. Johnson arrived on time and walked through the work we wanted done. He provided a variety of options to us including pros and cons. We received an estimate within 48 hours and selected them to do our work as they were both competative and knowledgable. Once scheduled, Mr. Johnson arrived both days ON TIME and completed the work in pefect fashion. We are extremely pleased with the craftsmanship, appearance, and timely manner of the work performed. We plan on adding an addition in the near future and Lakewood will be our first option.

We have used this company for multiple services on our house over the past couple of years. They have always been very professional and punctual. When they give you a time that they will be there they are there. The quality of the work is excellent, and they work quickly (they replaced all of our windows -13- in one day) and are very good about cleaning up after themselves. For me the most important thing is that unlike many contractors they do not leave you hanging with a couple of things unfinished as they move on to there next job, so you don't have to spend time chasing them down to finish up.

I believe the above information covers the story, and again I will say Lakewood Builders is an excellent company. They care about their clients and their work.

OK I guess I explained most of this question in the box above. As I said we have not finished yet, but I have been so pleased with them that I wanted to give you all my story so far. Everything is going perfectly and I will keep you up to date

I have lived in my house for 10 years and have always wanted a garage. I finally was financially ready to get it done. I learned of Lakewood Home Builders through a handyman I had been using for smaller projects around the house. I contacted Lakewood through Tim Johnson and told him what I wanted to build. He and his partner John Stageberg came and walked my property as we discussed options. They drew up a plan and presented it to me. I had my father sit in on this discussion because he is a landscape architect and I knew he would think of things and ask questions that I would have no clue about. My dad's opinion was that Tim and John were very credible and knew what they were doing. Lakewood went to the county, got the plans approved and the construction began. Lakewood did an excellent job of keeping me informed of all the details of the project. I always knew what was going to happen each day, how it was going to be done, and what to expect when that certain aspect of the project completed. As an example, after the cement had been put down for the floor, they even let me know how much time we had to carve our initials in it! They explained each part of the process in terms I could understand and took pictures along the way to prove to me the work was being done the way they said it was. If a problem arose with some aspect of the project, they informed me of it and presented the pro's and con's of each option to correct it. They were well-versed on the county codes for all aspects and ensured everything met or exceeded the code. For the areas of the project where sub-contractors were used, the sub-contractors were polite, professional and very well-skilled. The time they estimated to complete the construction was very close to when it was actually completed. Any delays in the schedule where because of the weather. I would highly recommend Lakewood Home Builders, Inc. for any home improvement project you may have. They are honest, professional and fairly priced. They use high-quality materials and do the job right the first time. They care about the quality of their work and stand by it. I am a single-mother with no experience in construction and I never felt marginalized or taken advantage of. They listened and seriously considered every concern or idea I had. They made sure I was comfortable with every step of the process. You will not find a better building company in the Washington D.C. area.

We began with siding, and were so pleased that we had Lakewood replace the roof. We next had a bathroom remodeled. They then also finished and fixed the things that were not done correctly in the first bathroom we had remodeled with another company. No job has been too small. They have hung heavy pictures, put in a microwave, and put in faucets. We have had an emergency on a Sunday and they came immediately and stayed for hours to repair a pipe that had burst in the wall. We live in an older neighborhood, so many of the houses on the stree need work,. We have reccommended Lakewood to all our neighbors, and they all now use them, having gotten rid of their other handymen and building companies. No one has had a single complaint in two years. Unfortunately, neither my husband or I are experiences with fixtures, colors, paint or lighting. They helped us pick out colors and made suggestions for flooring, and even offered to repaint if we did not like the colors!

John Stageberg and Tim Johnson of Lakewood Home Builders were exceptional to work with. They came as a word-of-mouth referral from an older renovator who didn't want to take on as much as we wanted done in our home. John and Tim listened to what design changes we wanted in our master bath and worked to incorporate our wishes. They did wall and plumbing changes to produce a beautiful, double-headed glass wall shower, tiling of shower and floor, vanity, replaced the window to the outside, and new paint, for a stellar bathroom we now want to actually spend time in. The renovation of the 2nd bathroom included replacing the tub, vanity and mirror, toilet and fixtures, new tile throughout, new outside window, and paint, to make a formerly undesirable space into an inviting space. The painting in the 3rd bathroom looked great, along with some minor wall resurfacing that made the room look new. The renovation of a room included pulling off old wall board, reinsulating, adding electrical sockets and switches right where I had always wanted them, adding a heater vent access, re-wallboarding, and painting. The room looked great and was warmer upon completion, which was our goal. Tim made us two built-in bookshelves, utilizing space that formerly was wasted--the changes were awesome and made the room more useable. The hall renovation included adding a linen closet in a space that was formerly dead space, and fresh paint over everything. I loved the completed product!!! Tim and John are professional, on time, personable, and a pleasure to work with. They were tidy, even in the midst of the renovation projects. We not only had John and Tim do our initial work, but we had them back a year later to spend another day adding a ceiling fan for us. We have given their names to several friends who also wanted work done. No job seems to big or small for them, and they excel at both size jobs. They love what they do and take pride in what they produce. It shows in how they treat their clients, how they do their jobs, and in their final products.

The whole experience was very pleasant as Tim always showed up on time and was totally prepared to do the work. I highly recommend Lakewood Home Builders.

We had a great experience with Lakewood Home Builders. They were on budget and did their work in a timely fashion. We had no major problems and found them to be completely accommodating.

The windows were a definite improvement. I noticed immediately the difference in my heating and air conditioning. The only window removed was the window being replaced. So there was not an opening that was not covered for very long. All windows were sealed before going to the next. All of the old windows were hauled away at no additional charge I paid just what I was told before work was initiated. I did have to pay some up front to cover the cost of the windows but the final payment was not done till all the work was completed. When the porch soffitt was replaced he removed all the old and stored it so I could sell it for scrap and recoup some money. To comply with safety additional 2x4's were added for structure stablity. He cut out the light fan housing and reattached a fan that was improperly wired, no additional cost. The attic vent required that he remove some siding. He discovered incorrect installation and corrected that. He also replaced two shingles that had apparently been damaged when a tree was blown into the house. To make certain the tree did not damage my house againg he used a limb trimmer and cut back the limbs.

Very smoothly, professional workers and timely, right on budget. LHBI returned this year (2013) to install granite counters. So very happy with the work and crew. Did an outstanding job and left my kitchen spotless.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND LAKEWOOD HOME BUILDERS FOR ANY REMODELING PROJECT YOU HAVE!