Kirk Design and Construction

We were extremely pleased with our remodel project of adding windows and replacing a sliding door. Joel was always professional, courteous and respectful, and communicated well during the project. We have used him in the past on three different remodeling projects and have always been delighted with his design and quality craftsmanship. We have recommended him to our friends and would use him again ourselves as we never have to worry about the project being completed worry free.

From start to finish, the remodel of our old bathroom by Kirk Bath was a great success. We replaced everything inside the bathroom. From the material selection to the planning to the on-time implementation to the final cleanup, working with Joel and Emma was a pleasure. And they have selected great subcontractors as well. In the future, we would have no hesitations either to utilize them again or to recommend them to a friend.

Kirk Design and Construction took our original two small bathrooms (which together formed an L-shape) and our horizontally-oriented bedroom closet (enclosed by that L) down to nearly nothing. Into the existing rectangular footprint, they designed and built a flexible bathroom suite and a beautiful walk-in closet. Emma's layout design radically improves the traffic flow of the house and the use of space--not to mention its beauty. Construction is solid and very high quality. Joel (and employed carpenters) considered all eventual points of weight and stress and framed in support accordingly. Joel had mapped out an eight-week construction timeline, and the project proceeded on schedule. There were no surprise expenses. The atmosphere onsite was always friendly, approachable, and professional. I feel that's it noteworthy that for two Willamette Valley winter months, we used a portajohn out front and showered at the gym--and even considering that, I enjoyed having the crew at the house. I always felt safe, respected, and at ease with them here. I did not take pictures mid-construction on this project. Wide-angle professional photographs of the completed project are on Kirk's website under "Bathroom Squared." I include here "before" and "after" layouts to demonstrate Emma's creative and smart use of space. I also include a couple of snapshots: one of the awesome walk-in closet--notice the nook in the lower right--and one of the powder-room loo attached to the half-wall opposite the closet's nook. The powder room picture also shows two of the three space-efficient pocket doors--the middle one locking from either side.

We weren't able to communicate effectively with them. I thought we were on track, but their design did not match what we asked for. They refused to revise the design. I had to go through the courts to get my money back. Had my project done by another contractor in a timely fashion and on budget, and had a wonderful experience. Pretty showroom, but business practices need work.