We highly recommend Todd and his team at One Source Contracting (OSC). We engaged OSC to restore a 200-year-old hewn log house, deconstruct its previous additions and replace them with a newly designed addition that was better integrated with the log house. The project was ambitious. It was structurally complicated and riddled with unknown challenges associated with integrating a new structure and contemporary systems into an unusual historic structure. We engaged Todd based on his personal enthusiasm for the project, his outstanding google reviews, and his reputation for historic restoration as evidenced by the gallery of photos on the OSC website. Read on for details.
The quality of OSC’s craftsmanship is superb – including both structural and finishing carpentry. For our project the team learned to restore chinking on the log house. The exterior window trim was hand cut from old growth timber. The interior trim was custom designed and cut to integrate with log house aesthetic. Every detail of our home was executed flawlessly.
Todd consistently demonstrated his commitment to do the right thing – for us as clients and for our project. He fostered a candid and trusting relationship. We were comfortable discussing issues, knowing he would respectfully share rational, and would be accountable if his team was at fault. Most importantly and valued were the times Todd pushed back on a misguided decision we were about to make, arguing with conviction for a solution that was more aligned with our vision for the project and our home.
Todd and his team were thoughtful and creative problem-solvers. The unconventional nature of this project meant there were always unusual problems to solve – sometimes structural, sometimes aesthetic. In addition to his own experience and that of his experienced Project Manager JT, Todd was also willing to engage other experts for counsel on issues that were unique to the project.
The communication from Todd’s office staff, Ericka in particular, was stellar. Meeting summaries and finishing schedule decisions and rationale were meticulously documented. Email information that passed between OSC and us was timely, comprehensive and constructive. In addition, we were always forewarned about upcoming decisions with ample time to plan, deliberate, or respond.
Todd has put together a great team. Every person on the management team was friendly, easy to talk to and seemed genuinely invested in our project. We enjoyed our interactions, even when discussing contentious issues. And the construction team took pride in their work and workspace; the site was always spotless. Now that our home is finished, we will miss having the One Source Contracting team in our lives.
Thank you for the kind words! It was an honor to work on your project and is likely something we will be talking about for years to come. A project like this is truly special - one where we were able to flex into every part of our extensive knowledge regarding historic properties and also learn more along the way. In being able to work with you, through the roller coaster ride that is a renovation and addition project, we are so happy we were able to meet not only your expectations, but rise above the many unforeseen challenges we came across along the way. Staying in touch is a must for your zen home tucked away in the woods. Thank you for your time in leaving this review!
Best,
The One Source Team