Donald Louis Homes

If you are in the process of looking for a builder you can stop looking. Seriously !!! One of the reasons my wife and I decided to go forward and let Don Federle build our home was that there was a comfort level and a sense of trust that was established during our earlier discussions with him. Prior to meeting with Don, we had heard all the nightmare stories of how difficult it is and problems others had with contractors when going the new construction route. but this was not the case with Don. Going into this project we had never done this before. But what also help us with our decision was Don's creative design ideas and his ability to understanding our needs we where looking for in a house. During the various stages of construction my Wife's Father who has had experience with building homes was very impressed with the high quality of materials they were using. From the framing of the house to the quality of detail, such as the trim in the inside of the house. We knew we had the right person for the job. During construction there are always decisions you have to make that you are never to sure are the right ones. With Don's suggestions and direction those decisions turned out to be the correct ones. Another thing that was very important was the communication we had developed with Don. Through out the project it seemed like we were always on the same page. It's been almost Four years since we have moved in. During this time here in the Northeast we have experienced some the worst winters in recent time. The house has held up great and has kept our family safe and comfortable. So if you are someone who has never built a home like we where and is looking for a builder. Don Federle will not only build you a solid home but he will work with you to achieve what you want and provide an enjoyable event of which it should be when you take on such a in devour.

Our renovation project involved doing work to a home built by a former US President's widow in 1915. It has been beautifully maintained and renovated over the years, but there were a few modernizing projects that we were looking to do. The work would require a high degree of craftsmanship and ingenuity due not only to the mysteries of an old home but also due to the challenge of blending new work with the old. When bidding out the job, Don Federle of American Dimensions was the only contractor who gave me the confidence that he understood exactly what this job would entail. His attention to detail was superb, while other contractors didn't spend as much time examining the home. This gave me the utmost confidence not only that he was the most qualified to tackle the job but also that his estimate was accurate. Comparing his estimate side by side with others', his was the only one that made sense. Certain categories lined up across all of them at similar price points, but the other contractors all had a few outliers that were exceptionally higher. Don's estimate was fair, consistent, and logical. More importantly, he is someone we felt comfortable giving unlimited access to our home. He is a kind, mild-mannered, family man who respects boundaries and is a pleasure to have around the house. The same cannot be said for many contractors. Once the work got underway, it was flawless. His subs were all spectacular, but we knew this would be the case going in. Our next door neighbor had just finished using Don and his crew to build their house the year before. Whenever an unexpected challenge came about, Don was decisive, cost-effective, and successful in working through them. This stands in stark contrast to others that I have worked with. Not only were we thrilled with the outcome of the project, but it came in right on budget. This almost never happens with most contractors. Since this project, Don has returned to our house a few times for small jobs that typically wouldn't be worth the time and effort for someone as busy as he is. However, he understands the importance of maintaining relationships with his clients. Not surprisingly, this has led to many jobs for Don in our neighborhood.

We were extremely pleased with the process and the end result working with Donald Louis Homes. We took on a major renovation of a 1900 cottage on a challenging piece of land but Don was very collaborative at every step of the process of variances with the town, design and build. Don was collaborative and listened to our design input but also kept us focused and realistic when our ideas would have compromised budget or timeline. Naturally some hidden surprises popped up during the project but Don was a good problem solver and worked with us to solve issues with minimal impact. His sub contractors were very solid but he also allowed us to introduce him to cabinet makers and other trades that had been referred to us from friends and he welcomed them to the project. The overall workmanship of the project is very good and as we worked out the kinks of a new renovation Don was responsive and would personally come by to try to fix things- even on weekends. Overall we were very pleased with the value, service and quality of working with Don Louis Homes

Don is a professional who understands and knows the answers when building a home. He is punctual and will do his best to make anything work. When deciding on contractor make sure they stand behind their work. Don offers a guarantee that he holds himself to and will respond long after the job is completed.