Design Equity

We hired Bernard this year for a multi-room renovation including a laundry room, master closet, master bathroom, mudroom, pantry, refinishing our wood flooring, and other minor work in the house. The moment I knew that we'd hire him was during his visit to check out the job - it's wasn't a cursory look through the house, but a seriously thoughtful assessment of how he'd accomplish the vision that I had literally drawn on a piece of paper and given to him. The experience from start to finish was professional, personalized, and friendly. While the work was impeccable (the wife is still has a smile on every time she walks into any of the rooms they touched), what we appreciated the most was his eye for design and the details - we relied on his experience to pick colors, fixtures, how to solve problems, and more. The most common thing I heard from my wife over the course of the work was "Whatever Bernard thinks sounds great". Arguably the most important part was Bernard's communication - we chatted on the phone a couple of times a week to sync up on work, all the time over text, video calls when we needed to look at something together (either in the house or while he was out picking out materials), and obviously while he was here. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention his team - primarily Ronnie. He's nothing short of fantastic. He's super capable - from wood work to electricity to tile work...that doesn't really scratch the surface for Ronnie, but he was nearly a member of the family by the end....always had a smile on and always greeted my daughters by name when they got home from school. I've gone through a number of general contractors throughout the years, but I've finally found my go to for any work that I can't do (or want to do) myself. I'd recommend Bernard and Design Equity without any reservation.

We hired Design Equity to renovate the kitchen in our new home. Bernard was extremely collaborative and treated this project as if this was his own personal kitchen. His team was attentive to our needs and requests, and respected our house. Bernard was upfront about all unexpected issues and provided the best cost-efficient solutions. The project was not complete until all small details were addressed. We are extremely happy with the end results and will use him again for future projects.

Design Equity renovated our bathroom with new floor, new shower, new tiling, new vanity, new toilet shower etc plus painting. Cannot speak highly enough. Firstly, Bernard charges a very fair price and then proceeds to deliver an exemplary service. Everything is done to the highest standard of professionalism and the team work hard, keeping everything tidy and clean at end of each day, including the removal of all surplus materials from the work. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending Bernard for future renovations!

Let me begin by saying Design Equity is by far the most professional, knowledgeable, and responsive contractors I have ever worked with. From beginning to end they were courteous and efficient! My house had some pretty serious damages and mistakes from previous contractors and they were able to repair these damages with no problem. The entire team is extremely respectful of your home, leaving it in immaculate condition after doing their work. They are ALWAYS on time and work quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend their services for all your needs. Any time work needs to be done on my home, they are the only people I would call. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I hired Bernard at Design Equity after the folks at Gemini Kitchens recommended him. I was in a real pinch: a previous contractor had botched a kitchen renovation, so I needed someone who could fix the damage and finish the job. Bernard and his crew were fantastic! They were professional, worked quickly and efficiently, kept everything on budget (which was critically important because I had already paid someone else to do the job, and they failed), and did an amazing job. Now that my neighbors are seeing the work, I am recommending Bernard to everyone. If you are looking for a contractor, Bernard and Design Equity are a fantastic choice! You will not regret it.

Quality of work is immaculate!!! They get the job done in a timely matter and very neat while working.... Never leaving a mess behind. Staff is very respectful and professional....I would definitelyrecommend them to everybody!

Highly recommend! Does everything house related. We just denied right when this covid19 kicked off. Bernard and his crew worked tirelessly to get our kitchen Reno done! Will be hiring again for bathroom remodel. Oh and a friend got their bathroom done with him and they love it and his work!

Design Equity is a pleasure to work with. Bernard Redd and his entire team treat their clients like family. As a designer working with them, I am happy to recommend my clients as well. Do not hesitate to call and bring them on board for your next project. Design Equity works hand in hand with my company. Gemini Design Group designs and sells the materials and Design Equity does the installation and project management.

Dealing with Bernard from Design Equity was a great experience! It is so hard to find honest contractors who know what they are doing. He has done several projects for me. The last one being a bathroom in my personal home. I specifically like the pride he takes in his work, his attention to detail, and his honesty. I refuse to use anyone else for my construction needs. It is not worth the risk to look for someone else.

We've known Bernard (proprietor/owner of Design Equity) since 2015 when he remodeled our master bathroom in our townhouse. Since then, we have hired him for various projects both at the townhouse, and here in our single-family home. He painted the family room and foyer in our single-family home with a 25 foot ceiling, and did a spotless job of it. He has helped us with various other small and large projects over the years. One of the last projects he helped us with was the remodeling of our mudroom. Bernard is very meticulous in all his projects - he is very easy to work with, amazingly hard working, and a stickler to perfection. Bernard is one of the best contractors we've worked with, I would definitely recommend him and will be continuing to get his help in updating various other sections of our house.