2SL Design Build Collaborative

We had a terrible experience that led to us being stringed along and delayed for ~2.5 years before we were dropped by this company. The communication was terrible and we did not find them trust worthy. We were left with expensive plans, a lot of time lost, emotional exhaustion and back at square one.

I can’t say enough about how great it was working with 2SL! We set out to add a story to our house, and make the existing layout more usable, while staying true to the original home's coziness and charm. We saw our vision blossom in front of our eyes, and we could not be happier! No detail was overlooked nor crazy request dismissed; it felt like a true collaboration from the initial design phase all the way through to our move-in. The whole team was thorough, detailed, and offered creative solutions when necessary. We are incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity, and will have no hesitation about hiring them again for any future renovations.

2SL was recommended by our son because they did such an outstanding job with their addition. Let me say that they maintained that 5 Star rating with our project as well! We added a large porch, stone fireplace and new kitchen! Always attentive, on time and exemplary workmanship! If you want a project done right- call them!

In the summer of 2015 I retained 2SL Design Build and John Seibert to design and build a new house. I had a vision of what I wanted the house to be which included the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright design. John Seibert and his team, designed a house that made a reality of my vision. John is a careful listener, flexible and open to owner desires. Yet, he will work to maintain the creative design. I was most impressed with 2SL's Project Manager, Zach Fox. He was always on site, always willing to talk and listen and explain. In addition, he is very creative and personally designed many of the house interior features which enhanced the overall design. Zach had an excellent team of subs who were skilled, dedicated to their work and pleasant to be around. The house has a good deal of woodworking, including a beautiful interior staircase which John designed and was built and finished beautifully. (See photos on 2SL). The house was built in about nine months. The top rating is well deserved and I believe that anyone hiring 2SL will be extremely pleased.

Fromm beginning to end this job was outstanding. On schedule, excellent quality, and slightly less than forecasted cost. Having had prior experience with other contractors was never even close to 2SL. We highly recommend 2SL for any work that is important to you.John Sibert and company were a joy to work with.

2 SL Design Build conducted a three-year complete historic renovation of a broken down 4 apartment conversion house in Historic Oakwood, Raleigh, NC back into a gorgeous neo classical revival 4-bedroom home. They took care of it all: design work, permitting work, demo work, foundation work, framing work, restoration of historic windows and doors, HVAC work, electrical and plumbing work, drywalling, new stairs, new kitchen and bathrooms, and a beautiful sanding and finishing of the wooden floors. They have extensive architectural and decorating knowledge. The house is now on the 2016 Builders Tour for the Raleigh area. Job well done with almost no complications.

We had a wonderful experience with 2SL Design Build. Their work is exceptional and detail-oriented, from the beginning of demolition to the final clean up. We have never known a contractor to be as responsive and on task. They were there when they said they'd be and responded to every concern we had along the way. We cannot recommend 2SL highly enough for incredible renovation services. It was a true pleasure to work with them and we hope to hire them again for future renovation projects.

2SL did a fabulous job on the renovation of our 1925 bungalow, completely gutting our kitchen and adding almost 1,000 square feet on the second floor. John and Lina were great to work with on our plans; they listened carefully to what we wanted and incorporated our ideas in ways that made sense. They collaborated with us to keep the historical character and feel of the house, overcoming several design challenges along the way. Throughout construction, our project manager was easy to work with and also listened to our ideas about what and how we wanted things done. He was great at translating our layperson's thoughts into construction terms that the crew could implement and make reality. Time and budget were critical for us as we needed to finish our project before historic tax credits expired. 2SL paid close attention to the timeline and got our project finished in time. They also worked with us to stay close to our original budget. Overall, we are extremely pleased and would highly recommend them.

Almost 2 years in the making... Thank you 2SL Design Build Collaborative for realizing our vision. Thank you to all the LOCAL craftsman (Wood Products, Dakota Fab & Welding, Rainbow Upholstery) that put their hearts and hands into our basement home project. A very special thanks to our builder, Alan at 2SL, for his pursuit in perfection. A long process but well worth the final product! Still working on punch list... We appreciate their constant attention to the details and ownership of the project. Hope to pursue further home projects with 2SL!

The architects and the project manager are insightful and knowledgeable. Collaborative is a great description of the 2SL team because their style is also collaborative with the client. Not only do they understand what I envision but they figure out how to accomplish it. I am in the midst of a renovation project with them right now, so I do not yet have photos to share. Despite the typical surprises that accompany any project on a 100-year-old building, the 2SL team is keeping the project moving along. I especially appreciate their attention to detail and the quality of their subcontractors.

2SL did a beautiful job designing our renovation and major addition! They really listened to what was important to us and delivered. The new construction blends seamlessly with the existing house and neighborhood. Plus, the Siberts and their extended family of employees are all delightful, caring and professional; the kind of people you want to invite into your home and life! I will absolutely hire 2SL again for any future architectural needs.

2SL desgined and managed the total renovation/reconstruction of our Montessori school, which was relocated from a leased space less than one mile away. Principals at 2SL met with owners (one who also runs the school) to take into consideration all of the aspects we wanted in our school as it related to the Montessori philosophy, connection to the environment, rules and regulations required to operate a childcare center in Raleigh, NC, and general aspects of creating a nurturing early childhood educational setting. We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the design, the quality of the craftsmanship, and especially with the team approach that was necessary to see this project through to completion. We faced many, many hurdles and together (and especially with the engaged principals of 2SL) we overcame all of the obstacles and opened on time. 2SL worked closely with us to stay within our budget and the only overruns were either change orders requested by us OR by changes that were required by the city that had been unanticipated.