Prefab House Companies in Newcastle

“Last year, we began a project to add some additional living space under our existing home. We found a designer and then obtained bids from three different contractors including HouseIdea. We narrowed the choice down to two and ultimately chose HouseIdea because the owner, Vall, confidently explained how they would install the new beams that were essential to supporting the existing house. Vall was personally involved from the beginning. He made some excellent suggestions that would utilize our space more efficiently. For example, he suggested moving the door to the bathroom to another wall as the original design would cause us to lose usable space in the living room area. He noted that our siding should be replaced since there was no moisture barrier in the original construction done almost 40 years ago. Vall listened to us and also helped us to redesign the kitchen and bedroom. All of his suggestions resulted in a better outcome for us. His on-site team, led by the Project Manager (Toni) were always helpful, friendly and professional. They always showed up on time and worked a full day, leaving the jobsite clean and safe. They listened to our numerous questions and patiently answered all of them. The bottom line is that the final product is outstanding and exceeded our expectations. This addition has undoubtedly increased the value of our home, and more importantly provides the additional utility space that we were seeking. I highly recommend this company to anyone seeking quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price.”

“Applied Architecture helped us draft plans and secure permits for a JADU. They were fantastic to work with: super responsive and attentive, provided clear instructions, and did all of the hard work. They did an excellent job of keeping us informed of where we were in the planning process and what the next steps were, without any delay. I could pick up the phone and reach Mike or Dane any day of the week, even though I rarely needed to because they were on top of everything. They know exactly what the city and its departments are looking for and how to get through all stages of planning and development. They even provided us with a list of general contractors that they recommended and provided notes on each one (we ended up choosing one from their list). Having worked with other architecture firms in the past, I can say that the individuals at Applied Architecture are experts and professionals, and they make the process feel seamless. If we need to secure another permit in the future, Applied Architecture is the first place we'll call. 10/10.”