Homework Remodels

Steve and Sheila of Homework Remodels are professional, creative, genuine, friendly, and just awesome. We were so bummed out when we got screwed over by a different company over the remodeling of our master bathroom. This happened only a week before we were leaving for Europe -- to stay for several months. Steve and Sheila came to the rescue and together we worked out nice solutions. They remodeled the bathroom while we were gone. They developed a web page where we could track progress and view pictures. When we returned, we were overwhelmed by the new bathroom. It was just as we wanted it, and more! Later, we planned on making our backyard more child-friendly, Steve and Sheila again came up with neat solutions, and when we again left for Europe, they got to work. The result was perfect. Homework Remodels are very thorough, very trustworthy, and everything is done by the book. If something is not like you want it to be, they fix it. This adds a strong sense of security and trust, and we will ask them again next time we are remodeling!

Homework Remodels paid great care and attention to details in the recent remodeling of my kitchen All work was performed within the time frames stated and the agreed upon budget. He was very cooperative with the changes I made, and also came up with a number of creative suggestions and alternatives in keeping with the historic flavor of my home. His floor plan design made the most of my limited space and I am really pleased with the results. Additionally, I would like to comment on the fact that I was out of town during the final completion of the project and had total trust in leaving my house key with him. What a pleasure it was to come home to my new kitchen remodel.
Sue M

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Steve Shinn and his team at Homework Remodels. Steve recently completed a major remodel of my Ralph Haver-designed home in the Marlen Grove neighborhood and his performance was outstanding. His positive attitude, integrity and work ethic are second to none.

I am an architect with personal home remodel experience with contractors who lived up to some common stereotypes: hidden costs, shoddy work, unwillingness to listen, and ignoring the schedule after being hired. Anyone who has renovated a home knows that contractors are notorious for disappearing for days on end and getting calls returned can be a challenge. As a result, I dreaded the process of interviewing contractors for this latest renovation, but when I first met Steve it was apparent that I had found an exceptional contractor. I quickly learned that we spoke the same language and he has a passion for mid-century modern architecture. We began working together immediately.

Steve worked closely with me to evaluate my design drawings and develop a comprehensive estimate. Steve patiently presented cost control options to retain – and even enhance – my design intent. As a design-builder, Steve has vast construction knowledge with a great eye for design. He was sensitive to maintaining the classic Haver details and was always committed to honoring the architecture. Once construction began, Steve’s crew never missed a day of work and I had regular progress updates from Steve.

The Homework Remodels crew consistently went “above and beyond” without hesitation. They understood that midcentury architecture can provide unique challenges that require special attention to construction means and methods. Steve’s crew welcomed the challenges and took great pride in thinking outside the box and doing things right.

The experience with Steve and Homework Remodels was exceptional. They listened, valued the design intent, and provided high quality workmanship and excellent communication. The project was completed on schedule and exceeded my expectations.

I am proud to name Homework Remodels as my contractor, and strongly recommend Steve Shinn’s team – especially to mid-century modern homeowners.

Sincerely,

Brett A. Hobza, AIA
Principal in the Firm
DLR Group