Deck Builders & Contractors Near Madison

“We used Jay Funkhauser to completely remodel two bathroooms and a kitchen and were so satisfied with his work that we hired him to install a finished attic and full bath the following year (2013). The things we like about him are (1) he comes up with creative, yet practical solutions to difficult design challenges (2) he is a good listener (3) he likes to do things the right way rather than cut corners (3) he communicates daily during the course of demolition and construction (4) for the most part, he hires very well qualified tradesman who are polite and respectful and (5) his pricing is reasonable, but not the lowest (see #3). For both the kitchen and the attic, he identified weaknesses in structural support members and took the time to reinforce floor joists and vertical support members. At the beginning of the first job, he asked us about the potential scope of all of the home renovation projects we had in mind. After each demolition phase, he installed extra piping and wiring in anticipation of future projects, which saved us a lot of money in the long run. His finished rooms are both beautiful and functional. His experience with granite helped us choose a tasteful blend of different stones which complement the surroundings. He was very helpful with picking out lighting fixtures and decorative hardware, but he always let us have the final decision. He has a good eye for color and style; he wasn't satisfied with the paint color we originally chose for a bathroom and, on his own, returned to the paint store twice to modify the color before he got what he wanted. As soon as we saw the final color, we know it was perfect. This is one of many such stories that illustrate his attention to detail and the pride he takes in a job well done.”

“We met Ralph and Tim at the 2015 Home Expo show and after talking about our project we decided to include them among the bidders. While not the lowest bidder (which we tend to avoid for obvious reasons), we went with Artisan for their willingness to work with us and be flexible, along with being extremely helpful in helping us gain a better understanding of the Trex product. During the project their work team varied based on the weather, what work was needed here and on occasion what assistance was needed on other projects. Throughout the project Ralph, Tim and their team readily answered questions we raised, were responsive to our concerns, and helped us find the best approach for some specific concerns. At the end of the project we were very satisfied with the work Artisan had done. When afterwards we found a few teaks we wanted to make they came back, discussed the options and then made the small changes we were looking for. Tim even pointed us to Goof Off, a great product for removing the remnants of our own sloppy staining work on our old deck. When we ran into Tim at today's Home Expo show, he was quick to tell us his current thoughts on resolving a challenge that came up this winter with our pergola. It goes to show how customer oriented the Artisan folks are. Without hesitation we would recommend readers of this consider contacting them concerning any project that Artisan might be able to assist you with.”

“Affordable Concrete replaced a wooden step with a concrete one and resurfaced my front porch. The crew was courteous and efficient and they cleaned the work site before leaving. All communications with the company were professional and questions were answered in a timely fashion. A friend who has very high standards had used them and was happy with their workmanship and affordable pricing and so am I.”