ESF Construction

We hired ESF Construction to do a complete remodel on our kitchen/living room/dining room. The contractor worked closely with us in all facets of the decision making process including design, engineering etc. We had a few challenges to deal with as our house was constructed in 1979 and there were more than a few surprises and no level surfaces but Shedd was able to overcome these issues and provided us with a beautiful finished product that we will enjoy for yours to come. One of the more interesting parts of the project involved the removal of a post that appeared to be supporting the roof structure over our dining room. Shedd consulted with an engineer and discovered that removing this was not only feasible, but could be accomplished at a minimal cost to us. He came up with several different solutions and had us pick the one that we preferred. Removing the post brought the design of the house from 1979 to 2013. It not only made it more modern, but considerably more functional. Another part of the project involved installing wood floors where there had been carpet. We chose a particular product "Lyptus" that was very difficult to secure. Our contractor found it and had it installed to our specifications.

The owner of this business built our hexagonal, passive solar house in Wisconsin 30 years ago. My wife and I lived in it tor 26 years, enjoying the beauty,lightness, openness and solar efficiency of the house and since her death I continue to live in it with the Facilitators for the Farley Center. The quality of work and attention to detail was outstanding and gets constant praise from all who visit it - which is a lot of people. It now is the central meeting, retreat and conference place for the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability - without Justice there can be no Peace, without Peace there can be no sustainability - while also serving as the residence for a husband & wife team responsible for the Center and its associated, but independent natural burial grounds, the Natural Path Sanctuary.