Riddle Construction & Design

First class company across the board! Excellent communicators, very skilled workers, dependable, professional and experienced subcontractors, and on-point design. We really enjoyed working with Josh, Chris, and Curt. You simply can't beat a family-run business with an established track record of excellent projects. They have a system and solution for everything! Riddle designed and built a stunning mid-century bathroom and laundry room that fit seamlessly in our existing mid-century home. Couldn't have turned out any better! Thank you Riddle!

We’ve lived in the same home in English Hill for over 10 years before deciding to “go big” with a remodel on tired and poorly crafted bathrooms and kitchen. As a technology professional, I was seeking a design-build firm that would provide end-to-end project management as well as ensure a timely and successful outcome. It didn’t take long after reviewing their portfolio and having initial meetings with the family to realize that this was the team we wanted to manage one of the biggest expenses of our lives. We couldn’t be happier with the result. Design process: Chris Riddle will never steer you wrong, and is appropriately assertive in driving the project forward. Be prepared to have your design assumptions challenged, but at the same time realize that she is an exceptional listener and works to incorporate your thoughts into the process. For example, I passively expressed some concerns in details of the cabinetry design and was delighted to find she had picked up on my exact line of thinking and implemented perfectly in the next elevation version. While she won’t hesitate to express skepticism in design approaches that do not match her proven formula, she helps you take calculated risks, such as the vertical crayon tile backsplash we selected, in this case to exceptional result! Chris remained patient and understanding as we moved through the overwhelming nature of making decisions on all of the details. Josh runs a tight ship and stays on top of all the sub-contractors, the vast majority of which are exceedingly professional and have a long track record with the Riddles. Curt’s ingenuity allowed us to raise the ceiling of our kitchen and paid meticulous attention to installation of doors and cabinetry. We didn’t have to ask for project updates: we received frequent and informative communication across all desired channels (text / e-mail). Josh was receptive and patient with my frequent questioning, as well as numerous requests to dial in the final product through and past the punch list. If you are looking for a “deal” by cutting corners or feel it necessary to micro-manage costs, look elsewhere. The Riddle’s process ensured an outstanding build quality: prepare yourself to pay for it. Chris set expectations on cost early and stayed on target both in the initial design and final delivery (requiring only immaterial change requests). Chris’s design process and extensive knowledge of materials and fixtures does give you an excellent starting point on how to select from products that vary wildly in quality and cost, while still ensuring a rewarding outcome. We highly recommend Riddle Construction and Design and are looking forward to using our kitchen and bathrooms for many years to come!

When we purchased a 30 year old home we knew we would need to build an addition and renovate our master bathroom to make our home the perfect place to raise our family. My husband works from home so he needed a quiet self enclosed office and we had a tiny master bathroom and small closet by today’s standards that was in desperate need of an update. So we started the contractor search with dread having some pretty crappy experiences in the past and knowing how difficult it is to find a reputable contractor in today’s market. It was a lucky day when we noticed Riddle Construction’s truck in our neighborhood working on another project and from our first meeting with them we knew they were the ones we could trust with our home and our money. They weren’t the cheapest but they were comparable with other quotes and we were immediately impressed by their professionalism and the fact they are just great people. They have continued to impress us every step of the way, through design, permits, the build, and finishing. We are a little sad our project is over and we don’t get to see them on a daily basis. We highly recommend them and would use them again in the future should we get the opportunity.

What amazing people to work with! I am a commercial photographer and I have worked with Josh and Kris on a few projects now. I am always super impressed at the craftsmanship that goes in to their unique remodels. The attention to detail and quality of work is impeccable and I always love going in to photograph these master pieces. You would be crazy not to hire them for your next remodeling project.

My husband & I used Riddle Construction for a major remodel of an older home we purchased and could not be happier. From the first meeting with their designer Chris through the construction process with Curt & Josh, we were impressed with their integrity, thoughtfulness & skill. They started & finished on time, were accurate & transparent with their pricing & our budget and left no detail to chance. We would highly recommend them to family & friends!

We had a very good experience working with Riddle Construction & Design during our recent renovation project of our kitchen, bathroom and floors. Throughout the process, they were always friendly and responsive in communication, and consistently had good attention to detail in the work they did. Josh kept us apprised of the upcoming schedule, and for large periods of time, we were able to be hands-off while the project progressed -- no unexpected need to meet contractors at the project site, etc. The design process was a collaboration driven by Chris, with her providing her expertise, pushing back on some of our ideas where they didn’t jive with the big picture (always fully explaining where she was coming from), but also letting us "go for it" where we really wanted to. She was available to accompany us on (multiple) trips to the tile store, to help us wade through the overwhelming options. At the end of the day, we love the final design and the final results. The Riddles kept the project on-budget, and kept the schedule under control. We would recommend their services for sure! Your home will look so good when they're done!

I am a structural engineer who has worked with Riddle Construction on various residential remodel projects over the past few years. Riddle Construction is one of the best residential construction companies I have worked with. Josh provides polished designs based on his client’s wants and needs. He continually communicates to assure budgets and schedules are met, and is quick to adjust as necessary. It is obvious that Josh puts a lot of thought and preparation into his designs prior to engaging an engineering consultant, which ultimately saves his clients’ money and time. I would not hesitate to use Riddle Construction on my own home project. He is also just a really nice guy!

I was extremely impressed with the professionalism, candor and responsiveness of Chris Riddle. When my husband and I chose the company, we knew we were shooting for the stars in terms of high quality, beautiful workmanship. Chris answered all of my questions and spoke candidly about budgeting and what was possible with our space. Chris struck me as highly competent and trustworthy. Description of work: Addition and remodel to a house. Work Completed Date: 11/16/2017 Hire Again: Yes OverallA PriceA QualityA ResponsivenessA PunctualityA ProfessionalismA

We had a great experience and definitely recommend Riddle. The quality of their work is incredible, and they really went above and beyond what we paid for. Chris, Josh, and Curt are very professional and easy to work with. We made a couple of changes mid-project. They never made us feel like we were asking for too much, or that they were frustrated with us because of the changes we wanted. Awesome company!

We could not be more pleased with the finished product that Riddle Construction and Design presented. Our project kicked off with their team coming up with the design and layout for a full kitchen/living room/family room remodel. Our goal was to tear down walls and create a sense of flow and functionality for our growing family and the Riddle's delivered that and more. Through their design know-how, they were able to raise the floors in our sunken living room, raise our existing drop-ceiling, create ample and functional storage throughout the kitchen -- all while thoughtfully creating the clean-farmhouse look that we desired. Chris was very communicative in terms of the project's progress, and when it came time to select materials, her expertise proved most valuable. Curt and Josh were equally as wonderful to work with. Their suggestions were careful and considerate, and their handiwork is superb. For instance, Josh's creative design of what we hoped to see in a fireplace reface was brought to life thanks to Curt's meticulous craftsmanship. And the entire team was very open to incorporating the somewhat obscure details we desired in order to bring our vision to life. On top of that, the job site was left spotless each day and the project progressed smoothly, ensuring our family was able to move back home without delays. As family and friends have come though our newly remodeled home, they are blown away by the high-end finishes and details that come standard when working with Riddle Construction and Design. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with the Riddle team and have already wholeheartedly recommended them to folks looking to upgrade their living space.

We had the full Riddle package! Design and Build and it was an incredible experience that was first class in every way. Our project involved building an addition above our garage that included two bedrooms, a bathroom and living room. In addition, we added a large laundry room/workout room/office along with a mudroom hallway. Midway through the project, we added a wine room and bbq. With each part of the project, Josh kept us informed of progress and next steps as well as suggestions to further improve upon our project. Chris was great with the design of every detail, making sure the new addition matched the older house. I have zero reservations recommending them for any project, big or small. We were very fortunate to have found them and would hire them again.

We hired Riddle Construction and Design to do a large remodel of our house. This was mainly an interior project, but did include some minimal updates to the exterior as well. We were very happy with the end product and the focus on quality throughout the project. While there was some slippage with the schedule due to availability of the subs, the focus was always on delivering a final quality product. Some details: *The design for our master bath is unique and was the mastermind of Chris, the designer *Brought in new ideas with how to update a dated open loft area by using wire rail and barn doors *Always kept the site very clean *Did a few extra items at no-charge to deliver to their expectation *Brought in several design suggestions, but deferred to us on making the decision (but wouldn't let us make the 'wrong' decision) We were very happy with the results and the service provided by Riddle. This is a local family-owned company that stands behind their end product and wants to delight the customer.