Allen Loree Homes LLC

My wife and I selected Allen after meeting with a few builders because he seemed able to build a non-spec house and wasn't scared off by brick, geothermal, or energy efficiency. What we didn't do properly was thoroughly check references of CURRENT builds. I should have run when he couldn’t make it through city permitting after almost a year without me stepping in. In fact, if I had to summarize our experience as a whole, I would say don’t hire Allen unless you’re prepared to repair poor work yourself and advocate on your behalf because he won’t. The project was not estimated properly, material ordering was mismanaged, and Allen poorly managed his subs. Plumbing was horrible – we found multiple leaks after hours that would have cost thousands in damage if we didn’t walk back through after everyone left, not to mention the damage to vent pipes, the lines were never flushed before fixtures were put on leading to clogs, sinks were installed and left with active leaks, and he lacked in competence all around. Foundation and site work took months as opposed to days; so long in fact, neighbors and friends asked what was wrong. Framing of the whole house was done by 2 guys that didn’t show up repeatedly and Allen had no idea if and when they were working. Plumb, flush, and square? Forget about it. I hope you’re happy with shims, gaps, and framing with scrap boards. We had to repeatedly find our own trades to keep the project moving and paid some of them out of pocket because Allen "didn’t have the money". What was supposed to take 6 months took almost a year – not because of weather or supplier delays, but poor project management by a stretched too thin one-man show. Allen is nice and answered the phone, but he is not the guy that will make sure things are done on time and done right. He won’t advocate for you, he won’t demand his subcontractors show up, he has no backup plan, and in the end, you and your home will suffer for it. Maybe he was good years ago, but now he values his professional relationships more than his customers.

Allen of Allen Loree Homes is probably one of the most conscientious and thoughtful builders I have had the honor of working with. Allen puts a lot of thought and detail into all that I've seen him do. But, most importantly, I've seen him put his heart into it too. When working with Allen, you know he cares. For him, it's not just about doing a job and delivering a quality product or service. At the end of the day, you can see that he cares about meeting the specific needs of his customer.

Allen Loree Homes purchased the property, customized the design, and built my home about 6 years ago. I'm still enjoying it and appreciate the extra effort in choosing windows, doors, and energy conservation options. I particularly like the vaulted bedroom ceilings, the rounded wall corners, and arches he built to give the large, open spaces some separation. He brought years of experience to bear on decisions about options for the property and managed the various trades to bring together a great home.

Outstanding work! We are extremely lucky to have Allen Loree as our home building professional and we are happy to provide him with our highest recommendation. My wife and I couldn't be more pleased with Allen's craftsmanship. His unparalleled attention to detail is unlike any we have ever seen before. My wife and I have enjoyed the creativity and forethought that went into the designing and engineering of our house. We've owned our home for over two years. During that time, we have easily made it through a few heavy rainstorms, snowstorms and strong winded nor'easters all without a hitch. One of the greatest things that Allen's stellar construction brings us is peace of mind. If we ever get a chance to buy another home from Allen, we would consider ourselves very lucky.

If you need a homebuilder who is exceptionally smart, innovative, and listens to your specific needs, Allen, of Allen Loree Homes, LLC is the homebuilder for you. Allen has built an addition to one of my previous homes and just recently built my " Forever" home. He pays strict attention to detail and involves his client in all aspects of the homebuilding process. He is incredibly easy to work with and he will always be the one I call for any of my home building or renovation needs.

Allen was always progressive and trying to push the building envelope in a positive way. He was always searching for new information and better ways to build. He was responsive to my suggestions regarding Energy Efficient/Sustainable building techniques. Plus he was a good man.

I have worked with Mr. Loree periodically from 2004 on various types of projects as professional building consultant and inspector. I have found him to have a deep concern for his customers, a high level of integrity, a meticulous eye to detail, and a depth of knowledge in construction. He will take the time to research a situation or problem to provide a range of solutions and an explanation of the benefits and costs of each one. I would hire him to work on my own home.

I hired Allen Loree Homes when my sister house burn down. He was kind, caring and had a lot of compassion for my sister during this terrible event. He went into the burned down house to try to save pictures of her children, memorabilia, keepsakes he could find before the home was bulldozer over. Step by step he listen to her needs and wants and put back a home that was beautiful. His knowledge of construction and getting the project done as quick as possible so she could put her life back together. He kept every promise and surpass expectation.

Allen Loree is an excellent builder. He helped us with renovation of our house which was a big project and he handled it very well. His quality of work is excellent. He was always available to answer questions and visited work site often. He is also a very nice gentleman. He gave and entertained new ideas as we worked along on our project. We really enjoyed working with him. We will definitely use him again and recommend to our friends.

Very professional , organized and good quaility service. The work is done according to deadline and is done with precise detail amazing company.

We purchased a house Allen built in Chesapeake, VA. The construction was outstanding and during the time we lived there we had zero problems. When we wanted to upgrade, we used Allen and he did excellent work at a fair price. He gave us great advice, pointed us toward vendors who had high quality and good prices and Allen ensured the work was done correctly. When we retired from the military and prepared to move to Kentucky, the house was an easy sell, we had zero issues with inspections, and Allen was there to provide assistance. I learned much from Allen and I would definitely purchase another home from him.

Allen remodeled 2 properties for me. The first was kitchen/ great room remodel in a residential Condo and the second was a gut renovation of a single family home. He completed the jobs on time and within budget. Quality and workmen ship was very good.