Sitka Projects & Remodeling Contractors

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heather cassavoy

I have worked with Sitka on two remodeling projects now, and I was very pleased with the outcome of both projects. The first project was opening up a wall to the kitchen to create a formal dining room, and opening this new dining room to the outside with the addition of a sliding French door and a small transitional deck. This went well, so a year later, when we remodeled our kitchen, we worked exclusively with Sitka. As the owner of a 1927 home, each remodel came with some challenges. Two things stand out for me about Sitka as a remodeling partner; Quality & Communication. It’s always been important to me that the changes done, are consistent with the home’s character. Sitka got that right away. They saved molding and matched molding, so new trim looked just like old trim. When new trim was needed, we discussed options for milling or matching and the budgetary impact of these. When we designed the new kitchen, Sitka helped us match cabinets to windows for architectural consistency. The kitchen cabinetry and design, though clearly ‘modern’ fits the house like a glove. The work on both jobs was of very high quality. The cabinets are wonderful, the plaster on the walls that were redone looks practically identical to the original walls. The new and old flooring blends perfectly, and if you aren’t carefully looking for where the transition is, you cannot see it. Sitka ensured that everything was done perfectly. Also, with a 1927 home, there were several unanticipated challenges as we began each remodel. On the first, some structural issues were raised during permitting. And on the Kitchen remodel some truly ‘unique’ framing was uncovered which needed to be fixed. In both situations, Brad personally got involved. On the first project, Brad worked with the City employee to resolve the permitting issues. And in the second situation, he clearly explained the problem (though it was so bad it was evident to a novice like myself!) and he explained our options and the budgetary impact of these. In the end, we fixed some problems we didn’t know we had, with a very small impact to the budget. I cannot say enough about Sitka’s work. Both projects have significantly enhanced the livability of our home. Remodeling is a stressful event, and although my husband and I went through the usual homeowner ups and downs, Sitka was with us all the way. Almost every day we were able to talk to the team working on the project and see what was completed and what was up the next day. When we had questions about the project, we heard back right away from Brad or Toby. They let us know what decisions we had not made and when we would need to make them by. When I had doubts or reservations about some little, probably insignificant item, Brad patiently listened, explained and helped me to gain perspective. Working with Sitka made a stressful time, much less stressful. I am very glad we had them as our remodeler, and I expect if I ever get around to our bathroom remodel, I will work with them again. They are a great group to work with and they do excellent work.

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Chris Souder

IN THE BEGINNING: It took us a year before we were ready to remodel our kitchen. We interviewed five contractors from Angies List, went to Home & Remodeling shows - had a few contractors come out to talk with us from there, and changed our design thoughts in the meantime. One by one, we checked each contractor off our list. Sitka Projects was the first interviewed and remained at the top the entire time. A PLEASANT SURPRISE: We understand the value of paying for a design rendering, which gives you a more accurate idea of actual cost and a visual of the completed project. Some contractors quoted an outrageous sum, above and beyond the project cost, that we were just not willing to invest in, while others didnt offer any design services at all. Sitkas design was very detailed, reasonable and we were pleasantly surprised that it was credited, once we pulled the trigger. OFF & RUNNING: The process of remodeling is not for everyone, but if you can go into it with an open mind and know that “things” will come up, then Brad and his crew are ideal and easy to work with and we promise the end result will be everything you dreamed and possibly more. With their calm and cool approach, every snag we hit (which were very few for a 109 year old house), Sitka found a solution. We work from home, so during construction, the crew tread as lightly as possible to accommodate us. Every person involved with the project were professional, respectful and a joy to see on the job each day. Brad is a master communicator, updating on weekly schedule, changes and keeping the project moving forward. THE END: From the initial consultation to the design process to the finished room, this was a remodel DREAM as opposed to the nightmare, you often hear about. What we ended up with was beyond our wildest dreams. We got custom cabinetry, designed and built by an extraordinary craftsman who left no detail undone. Sitka Projects took our tiny kitchenette size kitchen and turned it into a functioning, beautiful space that is now in scale with the rest of the house. The experience was so positive that we were sad the day they pulled the work trailer out of the driveway. Sitka provides quality work, they are competitive and reasonable and we wish them one success after another. Would we work with Sitka Projects again? ABSOLUTELY! -Chris & Dan, Sellwood

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mark thompson

work done: converted existing antiquated elevator shaft into larger shaft to accommodate new elevator, reinforcing new shaft, carving out portions of several rooms and part of garage, refinishing those rooms, finishing elevator interior to match trim of house including installing marble tile floor, rebuilding shelves/cupboard in garage, installing new trap-door ladder to attic, removing old oven cabinet and building new cabinet to house new appliance. customer experience: From the start it was obvious that Brad is sincere about understanding what customers are looking for so that he gets the job done right. I appreciated the fact that at the beginning he requests a retainer to do the design piece, which he credits later to the bill if hired to do the project. Though that might be off-putting to some people as it it not the industry norm, I actually think it makes sure both customer and contractor have some skin in the game, and therefore are more invested in collaborating. He is careful and methodical, and asks a lot of questions. As we have an older home, once his team started the demo work, then inevitably thorny problems arose, but he consulted with us and suggested some creative solutions that worked out quite well - especially a tricky turn in one hallway involved in a bedroom entryway. One member of his team - Ryan - should be particularly called out for the meticulous work he did to make sure that the new construction matched the existing decorative elements. When towards the end of the elevator project our oven suddenly conked out on us, Brads team were able to step in quickly to demo the existing oven cabinet and build a new one to fit a larger pair or ovens. Their flexibility and responsiveness to this unanticipated need emblematizes the excellent customer service they provide. We would definitely work with them again for any large or small project.

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