Whiteford Associates, Inc.

We highly recommend this architect/builder. Many architects want to build you a house that they envision rather than to guide you to a design that works with and for you and your family. Both practical and innovative using the most advanced materials, they helped us design and build our dream Lakehouse to take a 100 mph wind impact yet be energy efficient with ICF forms, insulated ZIP, foam/Spider fiberglass and geothermal heating. Yet they focused on preserving lake views in almost every room, designed a covered lanai and Nanawall as well. Our build supervisor Mark McDonald was a consummate professional that helped us with our every need and was loved by the homeowners association. We cannot recommend them enough.

I hired Whiteford & Associates to design and build my home and highly recommend their team. Hiring a combination architect, builder, interior design team turned out to be the best decision. They work seemlessly together such that when you want to explore a change, it can be checked out on the cad system and then building and interior design can follow back up. Dave is a skilled and creative architect and Meg contributes to every stage of the design and build stage. They have quality project managers and carpenters as well as proven sub contractors. My house is now 5 years old and Dave has stood by any issue that has come up and we still are friends today. It was a wonderful experience and a great outcome!!

If you are looking for an outstanding Architect, Builder and Interior Designer...then be sure to contact Whiteford Associates, Inc. in Traverse City Michigan. Whiteford Associates built a quality custom home for us, which was completed on time and on budget. From the very beginning, they always listened to what we wanted. During the design process, they were extremely thoughtful in thier review of our ideas and where appropiate, enhanced those ideas with us before they became reality. Thier guidance and expertness thoughout the process helped us make appropiate decisions every step of the way. To ensure there were never any loose ends or communication gaps, they assigned a dedicated project manger to our site. This person was always there for us, day or night, whenever we had a question. And believe me... we had lots & lots of questions. Plus, they always went the "extra" step. As an example, during the construction phase, we couldn't deciede if we really wanted a half wall constructed in our main living area. So in order to help us, they actually went ahead and built a cardboard mock up of the half wall ( at no extra cost to us ) just so we could envision what that element would look like. And that is just one example about thier excellent customer support & dedication to outstanding customer satisfaction...... The support and focus from Whiteford Associates regarding customer satisfaction never quit even after the house was built. One day, about 6 months after we moved in, Dave Whiteford was driving by the house and noticed a piece of siding out of place. The very next day, again at no charge to us, one of his employees showed up and repaired this very very minor detail. If you are looking for a quality home where every detail is paid attention to, plus you want to have a project that is on time & under budget, then I strongly recommend Whiteford & Associates. We are completely satisified, happy & proud with our new house!

We have had the pleasure of working with Whiteford Associates several times over the 20 years we have owned our home. From additions, to remodeling, to upgrading each experience was treated with personal service and and executed with the highest of professional standards. We cannot recommend them more highly!

This was our second project involving Whiteford Assoc. The first was started in 1998 completed in 1999. The second was initiated in 2012 and completed in 2013. Both projects consisted of the selection of a building site, and designing and building a home that met our needs and budget. Working with the Whiteford team was a pleasure throughout the whole process starting with site selection and architectural design , to interior design, selection of detail items, and landscaping advice. All phases of the projects were closely supervised and kept on a rigid schedule. As a result the projects were completed on time, within the budget, and met our expectations. Any issues that arose after occupancy were dealt with immediately and to our complete satisfaction.

We moved to Traverse City, Michigan, in 2004. We purchased a beautiful lot from Whiteford Associates. Dave Whiteford then designed and built us a home that sat beautifully on the lot and fit the setting perfectly. When the construction was completed they assisted us with the interior design, colors, and materials we used throughout the house. We moved into the most incredibly constructed, beautifully designed home we ever hope to own. Every detail was meticulously handled, every dollar was accounted for, and we moved in ahead of schedule even in the midst of a Traverse City winter. The staff at Whiteford are absolutely first class. They were always available and eager to serve us, even years into living in our home. During our 10 years in a Whiteford home we never had a single issue or problem other than normal maintenance. We lived in a neighborhood full of beautifully designed, beautifully built Whiteford homes, and every neighbor there would regularly comment how proud and grateful they were to own a Whiteford home. When, due to a job change, we finally put the home we had no construction issues that needed to be addressed for our inspection, and we sold the home in 5 days. People want to purchase and live in Whiteford homes. I could not recommend them more highly.

Our project was an almost total tear down of our family cottage and design and construction of an updated home. This entailed salvaging certain materials and items in the cottage that had sentimental value to us and maintaining and incorporating the salvaged items into our design. The process started with a written document from us on what we wanted to see when we walked through our new home and ended with the realization of our dream. The quality of work was excellent from all the sub-contractors, the schedule was maintained and, while we went over budget, we got exactly what we wanted with few surprises. The entire process was smooth and skills of all those involved was excellent. We have recommended Whiteford Associates to several others, some who used your services as a result.