Dennis Schaefer Building & Design

We hired Dennis Schaefer for a new room addition, new kitchen, new deck and total wood floors. From the first interview until the completion of this project we knew we had maid the right decision. We never had any surprises from finances to project quality. After nearly a year we are still totally happy with the project and new addition to our home. Life is better because of Dennis. He is beyond the real deal in every aspect including being a new friend. Dr. Thomas O. Whipple

We had Dennis help us with a lower floor remodel. Created two bedrooms, a full bathroom, common room and moved entry door location (among other things). The job was well done, timely, well priced and all crews were quite professional. Working with Dennis was the construction equivalent of a Disney experience for us. He was a pleasure to work with and a fabulous communicator. His designs were genius - his changes made so much more sense for our house. He had a great report with everyone that we watched him work with - including inspectors. Highly recommend.

Dennis Schaefer completed several jobs for me during the summer of 2015. On my own home, he replaced the cedar wood trim on the outside of my house that was damaged from age, water, and wear, and also installed a new storm door in my garage. My basement was insulated with closed cell foam insulation, which included removal and disposal of the existing fiberglass insulation. Both jobs were done in a timely manner with quality workmanship. Dennis supervised the entire process, and was available for any and all questions I had. Another project which he completed for my family during the summer of 2015 was the addition of a living room/bedroom/bathroom suite to my mother’s house. This was a major project that spanned from July to October. Dennis designed and managed the entire addition process. Work progressed according to the schedule he set out, was done in a timely and quality manner, and completed according to schedule. Dennis was very easy to work with, and the collaboration of ideas was an enjoyable process. I would highly recommend Dennis for any of your building needs. In fact, Dennis will be renovating my basement into livable space during the spring of 2016. I’m looking forward to the process and the end result!

I hired Dennis Schaefer to design and build a 500 sq ft bedroom/bath/sitting room addition including a small covered porch and patio. I must say Dennis' work is top-notch. He completed the project, start to finish, in just 8 weeks, well ahead of schedule. Dennis adheres to a firm schedule and is on the job site daily. He remains in constant contact, personally oversees all crews, pays close attention to every detail, and makes sure the job site is cleaned daily. His work is outstanding. I would HIGHLY recommend Dennis Schaefer and would definitely hire Dennis again should the need arise.

Dennis just completed a big renovation project for us, which included new hardwood floors throughout the entire house, a new kitchen, new all season room, and big deck. It was a huge project, and we love every square inch of it! Right from the start, we were impressed with the process, which included weekly planning meetings and lots of discussion about design ideas, construction possibilities, time lines, and cost. Throughout the project, Dennis was outstanding in implementing the process at every stage per all of our discussions and expectations. The process was underscored by trust and dedication to quality in all things, big and small. Attention to quality included materials, construction process, craftsmanship, and a managerial style that consistently got things done within reasonable time frames. Trust is a rare commodity, and in this case, it proved to be one of the most valuable assets Dennis brought to this project. This was the "real deal" from start to finish. It feels and looks like a new house, one that we will enjoy for years to come. Thanks for an outstanding job!

Great job, Dennis goes the extra mile. His building surpasses my expectations. He is a winner, all his contractors are friendly, and pay attention to detail. Jim & Anita McCachren

Dennis designed and finished our lower level with a Media room, wet bar and full bathroom. His contractors were very professional and the job site was cleaned every day. Dennis was on the job site daily and had scheduled weekly meetings.. Our project was completed on time , within our budget and exceeded our expectations. We look forward to working with Dennis Schaefer Building and Design on future projects.

After we contacted Dennis for an estimate, he called us back promptly and set an appointment at our home quickly. We were anxious to get the project started and his willingness to meet with us and come up with a plan without delay was very important. His communication throughout the project was superior and questions we had were addressed immediately. His team of professionals were exactly that; professional. They arrived by 8 every morning and worked hard the entire day despite less than favorable weather conditions. They were respectful and tidy. Our porches were complete in record time and are a superior quality. We don't anticipate any issues but we know Dennis stands behind his products and craftsmanship 100%.

I met Dennis in the summer of 2010 when I came across his advertisement in our local newspaper. One of his services was designing and budgeting "do-it yourself jobs" and I was in the middle of gutting and rebuilding our condo and thought I would have Dennis design an updated master bath. We were so pleased with Dennis that we decided to have him not only design but manage the bathroom remodel. Dennis took the job out for bid and he and I selected the contractors who then reported to him. He also designed and built an extraordinarily unique deck that has set us apart from our neighbors and brought hours of joy to our family. The expertise Dennis demonstrated doing this job made me realize I should turn over the project I was already involved in; the total interior teardown and remodel of the rest of the condo of about 3000sqft. This was the best decision I could have made for a variety of reasons. He was able to capture what we were looking for with his creative design approach! Dennis orchestrated the total rehab of our condominium from the outside walls in. We essentially have a brand new home. This was a huge project that he took on after I had done the demolition. I remember thinking to myself after I removed all the drywall in the building "what do I do now?" I know the cost of having Dennis managing this project was more than covered by the savings he achieved by his careful selection of contractors. Not only do I know I saved money using Dennis, but the quality and workmanship is greater than I would have gotten on my own and he expedited the completion of this extensive project! I would highly recommend utilizing Dennis's talents in any job you need help with! ~ Dani & Bob Karrow

Dennis Schaefer is fantastic at what he does. We have hired him for a couple projects in our home. We know that if we have an idea in mind, then Dennis can accomplish it. He also is very personable and he is a pleasure with whom to do business.

I hired Dennis Shaefer to build two gazebos in the late 1980's and to remodel my basement in the early 1990's. His work is excellent and long lasting. We recently had the gazebo at our home which was built in 1988 refinished and it looks like it was built just yesterday. The second gazebo he built was on the shores of Lake Michigan at our northern retreat. It has withstood 25 years of extreme wind, cold, sun and sand and still looks as beautiful today as it did when it was first built in 1989. Another advantage to hiring Dennis is that he stands by his work and will correct any future problems. Moreover, even years after he built our products he was ready and able to repair roof damage when some of the shingles blew off from hurricane force winds on Lake Michigan. (The wind only damaged one section of the roof and the Cupola, The same wind capsized a number of boats in Lake Michigan and uprooted trees hundreds of feet from the shoreline.. So i'm not exaggerating when I say his products withstand the test of time and elements.) I recommend Dennis if you are seeking services of the highest quality. Greg Gibbs