Description of Work: Extremely helpful in resolving my EFIS driveit wall problem. Recommended 3 quality firms to bid.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Barb E.
06/2011
2.0
decks, woodworking
+ 0 more
I felt that Tim needed more guidance than I had expected. I felt that I needed to oversee the work. Tried to find a replacement for screen door dampers: The problem was that the existing dampers closed hard...I wanted someone to find out if there were some that stay open (so I can pass unmolested with my hands full without the door closing abruptly on me). I also wanted them to not slam once they did close. Tim removed the existing ones and replaced them with much higher-quality ones that did the same thing as the old, cheaper ones. Didn't really solve the problem. Replaced two front porch steps: In an attempt to allow the stairs to drain well, he installed them at a 5.5% slope. I have read that code allows 2% at most, and my feeling was that, although it would be unfortunate to have the stairs rot and require me to replace them yet again in the future, I'd rather that than to have to replace someones hip when they slip on such a steply sloped stair...these stairs do get frost and ice in the witner. Also, these were new wood, and he primed them with quick dry, latex primer...I found out later that if you really want to avoid having stairs rot, use a very slow drying oil based primer. Had a new cap rail made for the front porch: Only problem here was that he again primed it with the quick-dry primer and the work was pretty sloppy...heavy streaks and bits of hair or grass in the primer, which I later sanded out. Made a mockup of part of an arbor: He said he would be aboe to make an arched arbor as I designed it, but when he brought over the top piece (the tricky part) it was 4" (maybe even bigger) rather than 2"...would have looked bad because it was a small arbor for a light-weight plant. All of that siad, he was very honest and wanted to do a good job.
Description of Work: Tried to find a replacement for screen door dampers. Replaced two front porch steps. Had a new cap rail made for the front porch. Made a mockup of part of an arbor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
Rob F.
05/2011
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: Consulted, gave estimates, designed and executed repair, remodeling and restoration on a 1908 home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Penelope Anne C.
01/2011
5.0
architect, decks, energy audit, foundation repair, garage builders, remodeling, home builders, home inspection, home remodeling, basement remodeling, skylights, sunrooms, contractors, woodworking
+ 12 more
Well, it was fun as well as giving me just what I wanted for my house.....more light, more privacy, and aesthetics. The nice thing about Tim, aside from the fact that he's a nice person and very intelligent, and gifted in his field, is that he listens and makes you part of the process. I felt totally at ease and secure giving him keys to my house for work that was done when I wasn't there. My house maintains it's old feel (he blended the new with the old) as well as contributing to making it an even more beautiful house.
Description of Work: Design, Consulting Architect, Planning, Carpentry and Design, assembling and coordination of construction team. My separation anxiety dog destroyed my kitchen/diningroom door which was kind of a trellis type design.....A friend down the street recommended Tim...I had also said on the phone that I'd like advice as to how to make my house more light filled and also maintain privacy (I live in a 1900 Bungalow in the Wallingford district on a small lot)..right when Tim walked in he started brainstorming and talking with me and incorporating my feedback. He suggested some beautiful simple changes I could make that would give me what I wanted (more light and continued privacy.....and beauty of course). We made those changes right away. And he designed and built a Beautiful door to replace the one my dog wrecked, out of cedar, a Moorish design........which also went with the other old woodwork in the house. Also the door design left an open air feeling and the light coming through the Moorish pattern and changing during the day was so great. He also designed and built, again cedar, Japanese design this time, two "fences" for the two sides of my house to give more privacy and still give light and also be beautiful (my three requests).....these are so beautiful people come up to me asking who designed it. Then he designed and built a sunshade to cover half my back deck since it's facing South....he continued the Moorish design for the sunscreen, built out of cedar, and it is incredible to watch the light changing and making patterns. There were lots of other changes and help from Tim including lighting in the kitchen. And he also found the best people to contract with for some of the other changes including painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Steve D.
01/2011
5.0
architect, decks, energy audit, foundation repair, garage builders, remodeling, home builders, home inspection, home remodeling, basement remodeling, skylights, sunrooms, contractors, woodworking
+ 12 more
we worked w/tim a few years ago in the siting of a cabin on our property on a remote island in the san juans. we were happy to be able to tap into his many years of practical experience designing and bldg in the islands and in seattle. his fresh perspective, walking our 3+ acre site w/us, confirmed the siting assumptions we'd made and allowed us to move fwd w/our building knowing that we'd left few, if any, stones unturned. his design sense speaks to both contemporary and/or traditional/rustic design -- appropriate design being the key to his vision -- he understands the value of not imposing a design on a site but rather working w/the landform and design to assure a superb fit. tim helped us transform our bldg from ideas to a buildable design. he understands and is highly experienced in the bldg process and is well-versed in the pragmatics, from programming, to schematic design to siting to contractor evaluation and can take a scheme to fruition! he really helped us move our project forward. in the event of a contractor dispute, tim can be helpful in setting things straight and helping to get things back on track and again, moving forward. he's also quite astute in confirming budgeting assumptions, bringing his deep, real world experience to bear on a project. that said, we'd be happy to work w/tim again on any building project we undertake -- he's easygoing, a solid listener and a terrific resource for any project you might want to undertake.
Description of Work: site and design consulting for a remote cabin in the san juan islands.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
James T.
01/2011
5.0
architect, decks, foundation repair, garage builders, remodeling, home builders, home inspection, home remodeling, basement remodeling, skylights, sunrooms, contractors, woodworking
+ 11 more
I never expected in two hours to get my design problems solved AND a rough design sketched out. Tim was brilliant. I can use him when I need him throughout the building process, and he's advised how to proceed step by step. Great communicator. Good sense of humor. Completely reliable, trustworthy. A gem.
Description of Work: I just finished a design consultation with Tim Becker, and in the course of two hours he worked magic and helped me plan a very economical, simple and beautiful remodel of my dining room, living room kitchen area. He's got 30 yrs. experience in both construction and design, so he manages to strike a great balance between beauty and practicality. I'd been afraid it was going to take too long and be too expensive, but Tim listened carefully to all my concerns and found simple solutions to the problems, even helping me decide what i could do myself, and what I would rather sub out. He suggested removing the existing ceiling and vaulting it--adding 5 ft to all the rooms, and outlined all the steps necessary for achieving that. He also suggested we replace the existing steep and awkward stairwell to downstairs with an open spiral staircase, thereby connecting the main floor to already existing but unused space in the daylight basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
John R.
05/2010
5.0
architect, home builders
+ 0 more
We went with someone else, but they were very good. We were very happy with them, but we didn't end up going with them because we went with a friend of a friend.
Description of Work: They gave us an estimate on an architectural design.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James T.
10/2008
5.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
See Above
Description of Work: I own a professional painting company and I've used Tim Becker for the great majority for my carpentry needs since 1991. He always says it like it is. He gives me many options to solving problems. He is well-spoken and polite with clients. He's done a wide range of repair and restoration on older homes. He does everything from decks, windows, fences and more. He specializes in conversions of garages and out buildings to backyard studios and mother-in-law apts. Tim also helped my wife and I research and design a legal mother-in-law in our backyard. He got us up to speed in the basic requirements of the permit and building process, and helped us figure the most cost-effective and efficient way to get the job done without sacrificing our design aesthetic. We did most of the work ourselves and Tim's flexibility was greatly appreciated. He's a great resource for any jobs and all of my clients carpentry needs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
James T.
10/2008
5.0
home builders
+ -1 more
Great. See above.
Description of Work: Tim Becker did a wonderful job helping me and my wife through the entire design and construction process building an addition that included a legal mother-in-law apartment (overall cost of project $280,000). He helped us discover what we really wanted from the outset. He brainstormed ways to accomplish our design and build goals in creative and cost effective ways, and was always patient with us. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience---I think he's been at it 28 years---which he brought to the project to save time and money without compromising our overall aesthetic. We got what we wanted at a reasonable cost. He put us in touch with subcontractors who were consistently likable, reliable, and reasonably priced. We especially liked Tim's resourcefulness, using the wealth of his experience to solve problems on the spot. He communicates well, is patient, articulate, and enjoyable to be around. I highly recommend him, and would hire him again without hesitation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800
James T.
10/2008
5.0
architect
+ -1 more
Great - see above.
Description of Work: Tim Becker did a wonderful job helping me and my wife through the entire design and construction process building an addition that included a legal mother-in-law apt (overall cost $280K). He helped us discover what we really wanted from the outset. He brainstormed ways to accomplish our design and build goals in creative and cost effective ways, and was always patient with us. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience - I think he's been at it 28 years - which he brought to the project to save time and money without compromising our overall aesthetic. We got what we wanted at a reasonable cost. He put us in touch with subcontractors who were consistently likeable, reliable, and reasonably priced. We especially liked Tim's resourcefulness, using the wealth of his experience to solve problems on the spot. He communicates well, is patient, articulate, and enjoyable to be around. I highly recommend him and would hire him again without hesitation.
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Service Categories
Architects,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Homebuilders,
Decks and Porches,
Basement Remodeling,
Foundation Repair,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Skylights,
Garage and Shed Building,
General Remodeling,
Home inspection
FAQ
Becker Design Consulting is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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No, Becker Design Consulting does not offer free project estimates.
No, Becker Design Consulting does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Becker Design Consulting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Becker Design Consulting does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Becker Design Consulting offers warranties.
Becker Design Consulting offers the following services: Design consultation & advisory.