Home Remodeling, Renovation and
Construction Testimonials
Homeowner: Apple Valley, MN
It was an excellent experience — everyone was wonderful to work with from James, Tamra, John, Andy and the painters, plumbers and tile installers. Everyone was competent, friendly, respectful of our home and a pleasure to work with. Thanks!
Homeowner: Minneapolis, MN
You have delivered a final result that has people asking us which part is new and which is original to the house. A seamless remodel which blends old and new.Homeowner: Rosemount, MN
Thanks James. Just wanted to let you know that we are so happy with things! Very impressed that everything has happened just as you said it would, there is someone there every day working. We feel very comfortable having Andy, Troy, and Scott there and also Tamra has been absolutely great.Homeowner: Apple Valley, MN
I just read Brady’s Caring Bridge site and noticed your [James Madsen's] journal entry. I just wanted to tell you that I think you are an amazing person and have gone above and beyond your role as a “building contractor.” But I already knew that you were different just from working with you and your team on our home project. We are so very proud of our home and show “everyone” the pictures and your website. You know my husband; he carries the notebook of the computer generated photos Tamara put together to show — in detail — the entire process to everyone, regardless if they ask or not. We also tell them what a great experience it was working with you and your team, and that we would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Once we get our last two kids out of college — then we can look at additional projects.
Thank you and I am very proud to refer you to anyone and everyone we meet.
Homeowner: Savage, MN
We just wanted to formally thank you for all of your work on our remodeling project. We have been very happy with the quality of the work you have done. When there were concerns or questions that came up, you were quick to respond and make sure they were taken care of to our satisfaction. We also felt that the communication was exceptional. Finally, we felt the scheduling was excellent. It felt like working with a very well-oiled machine.Homeowner: Apple Valley, MN
Hi JBDB folks! Hope you are all well! Thought you might be interested in the latest results of radon testing before and after the the remodeling/radon remediation project you did for us. We couldn't be more pleased … with these results and all the other improvements!- Initial readings: Long-term test: 5.4 pCi/L
- After suggested remedial attempts: Long-term test: 5.1
pCi/L
- Following remodeling/radon mitigation: Long-term test: 1.5 pCi/L
Homeowner: Lakeville, MN
Hi everyone! Thank you so much for hosting the Open House last night at our new, beautiful home ... made possible because of all of your work. We have enjoyed working with all of you very much. Everything you have helped create is beyond our expectations.Homeowner: Apple Valley, MN
Again, I'd like to say how impressed we've been with your team of employees that have worked on our project. Everyone is so professional, skilled, knowledgable, and easy to work with. You have selected a great group of individuals to work for your company. We are THRILLED with the final result! Thanks for a job well done — and be sure to pass our "thanks" on to your crew. We look forward to working with you in the future.Homeowner: Bloomington, MN
Thank you so much for helping turn our home into a welcoming family center! We love our kitchen/dining/living areas so much. Without your vision it would not have been a reality!Homeowner: Burnsville, MN
To everyone at James Barton Design-Build who worked on our project — thank you! It looks wonderful and your attention and service have been outstanding. We'd highly recommend your company and staff. If remodeling can be a pleasant experience, you certainly made it so!Homeowner: Arden Hills, MN
We were very happy with the entire team at James Barton Design-Build. We have already referred JBDB to others and the completed job exceeded our expectations better than we planned on.Homeowner: Savage, MN
We just wanted to formally thank you for all of your work on our remodeling project. It was so nice to have someone there for us every step of the process. You listened to our ideas and to what we were trying to achieve and then created the layout and worked out the details with us until we had something we liked. You also helped us to find ways to make the space special.
You were always available to answer our calls or emails or to stop by when we had questions or when we just wanted your opinion.
Remodeling and creating something new from start to finish is quite the process, but we are glad that we chose to work with James Barton Design-Build. Thank you.
Homeowner: Eagan, MN
We went with James Madsen for our project because he did such a good job with the first project and his team was excellent. We found no comparison to James Barton Design-Build. The project manager and carpenters were a great group of guys. Very polite, respectful and friendly. Everyone was careful and organized in their work.Homeowner: Burnsville, MN
From the beginning, the entire James Barton Design-Build crew was always friendly and responsive. The service was excellent, and the employees were always receptive in the decision/planning process.Homeowner: Edina, MN
It was terrific working with everyone at James Barton Design-Build. It was great to view the project from the 3D designs before the project even began. From the beginning to completion, the project resulted in what our family had expected and I would recommend their work to family and friends.Homeowner: Richfield, MN
Our experience with James Barton Design-Build was great. The owner, James Madsen, was very excited about our project from the beginning to the end. It is nice to have a company who also offers the design process. The overall quality, pricing and service was great.
Homeowner: Eagan, MN
We selected JBDB for this project because they had done such a good job on the first project and his team is excellent. We have found no comparison to JBDB. Our overall impression of JBDB and their quality was that they gave great product recommendations; the project manager and carpenters were a great group of guys always answering the many questions we had. We would not recommend anything be done differently; it was the complete package.
Homeowner: Apple Valley, MN
Thank you for a job well done! We appreciated the skills and thoughtfulness of all JBDB staff. They communicated and coordinated well amongst themselves and with us.
Homeowner: Eden Prairie, MN
The personal attention that JBDB offered was very different from the other companies. James made it apparent that he wanted a good job to be done even more that we did- his criteria was higher than ours for our own house. The professionalism, knowledge, and customer service of the office staff at JBDB were all very good. The result is exactly what we were looking for in our gorgeous whole-house remodel.
Homeowner: Minnetonka, MN
Everyone said when you work with a contractor, factor in the 20% over rule, not with James Barton Design~Build. The project is way above our expectations.
Homeowner: Hopkins, MN
I chose JBDB because of their design capabilities and the fact that they worked within my budget. The professionalism, knowledge and customer service was excellent with the staff and carpenters. The quality of the project was excellent…and the service was very good.
Homeowner: Burnsville, MN
We researched several companies and found JBDB to have the most renovation knowledge. Our project was unique as we didn't know what obstacles would come up. JBDB always told us about any structural/road block problems, and fixed them. They bring high quality to their craftsmanship.
Homeowner: Burnsville, MN
When we met with JBDB it was clear they had the most realistic idea of what we were trying to do. The project manager and carpenters were all wonderful – very polite and conscientious: they always made sure we were comfortable. The chart showing the progression of emotional stages during remodeling was helpful – and surprisingly accurate!
Homeowner: Burnsville, MN
James and John always returned phone calls, kept in contact and were very receptive to changes and concerns. They really hold your hand through the process! We continue to work with them in all of our future projects.
Homeowner: Savage, MN
We used someone in the past that did not work out. James said, "Sometimes we fix other contractor's problems." We like that. Very good quality.
Homeowner: Eagan, MN
We are both very satisfied with the quality of work that was done to our house. All of the guys or people involved were there for us whenever we had questions. They were very professional, cleaned up when they were done at the end of the day. We were very impressed with how fast this was taken care of. Within a few weeks of my call to James, he was giving us our bid and the guys were started! We have had many compliments on a job well done. Thank you very much.
Homeowner: Lakeville, MN
We were very happy with James Barton from beginning to end. Everyone within the company we worked with was incredible. Thank you!
Homeowner: Apple Valley, MN
We highly recommend James Barton Design~Build Inc. Everyone we worked with presented a positive, personal and professional "can do" approach & attitude. We felt very comfortable and confident in having them in our home not only when we were away but even in the presence of our middle school children. We are very satisfied with the quality of their work.
Homeowner: Arden Hills, MN
Thank you for a job well done on our remodeling project. It was great to see how well you worked with our architect. It was fun to watch [you two] brainstorming together and bouncing ideas off one another…the final design was exactly what we were looking for. This project was much less of a hassle than I anticipated and that was because your team did such a great job of staying on task and were so pleasant to work with.
Homeowner: Apple Valley, MN
We are utterly delighted with our new living space, which is open, inviting, and inclusive. When our friends enter our new space, their reaction is wonderful. They gasp and wax eloquent about how beautiful everything is and what a difference if makes. "You have a new home" is the constant refrain. We want to thank your company and your wonderful staff and sub-contractors for an outstanding job.
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