Phase One Design

Me and my husband recently purchased a home which will require a lot of TLC! I reached out to Phase One to inquire about their services regarding us starting the whole renovation process. It's very overwhelming when you want to accomplish everything you desire but, don't know where to start and how much all will approximately cost! We had a long wish list of what we most certainly wanted, and sort of an idea of what we needed but, not necessarily the order in which we needed to tackle all first and foremost. Pam and her team were such a GREAT help with prioritizing our wish list, providing approximate costs and explaining what we should initially be focusing on. Even though we had to face the fact that we unfortunately would not be able to financially achieve, in the order we had desired, all items on our wish list, we regardless, now have a starting point to pace ourselves at which is a relief! Pam's expertise and advice given, will now allow us to move forward with making smarter sound choices that will benefit us in the long run which in itself is.... PRICELESS!

We've had the best experience with Phase One. The entire team is awesome! We've mostly worked with Claire and she's great. She takes lots of notes during meetings/discussions and sees to it that every request is covered. Pam is one of the owners and she's been very helpful throughout the entire process. We're using Azalea Building Group for the renovation. John with Azalea has been so much help. It's very refreshing to have him give honest feedback on what may/may not work or look good. As I previously mentioned, everyone has been a pleasure to work with so I'm sorry I can't name everyone. If there's one thing you can take from my review, it's this. You know those moments where you say to yourself "I wish I would have known" or "I wish I would have spent the money to do it the right way." This is that moment! If you use Phase One you won't regret it.

I had no idea how to come up with a plan and drawings to build from. Phase One was the answer.

What can I say about this wonderful company. They were recommended by someone we knew in the area and we are so grateful for finding them. Pam and CJ got us on track to build our dream home. They are so honest and trustworthy and we feel like they are now part of the family.

My old roommate was working on a renovation with Phase 1 and suggested we talk to them about our renovation project. It was the single best recommendation I’ve ever received. Pam and CJ saw the house, and we talked about the conservative options and the major options we had. My husband and I had ideas about what we wanted, and Pam and CJ gave us constructive criticism on what was reasonable and/or useful. Lastly, they told us it might be in our best interest to sell the house instead of renovating. They told us to talk with a realtor before making any big decisions. Pam gave us two contacts, and the first realtor contacted us the next day. Less than a month after meeting with Pam and CJ, we sold our house! I am so grateful to them for being honest with us. They did not have to suggest talking to a realtor, but they did anyway. I cannot speak more highly of their talent and their integrity. If we decide to renovate in the future, we would definitely use them!

Pam and Jon did a great job on the renovation of our 30-year old Kitchen and Master Bath. Not only did they design our renovation, they also handled the construction (and finished on time). They stand behind their work and have come by the house multiple times for small touch-ups. Highly recommend!!

We purchased a 70's ranch house while we still lived in Boston and Phase One was the very best option for us when we needed to get our ideas, plans and budget together for renovating the house. The Phase One team was very responsive, creative, and helpful. They gave us confidence in the ideas we already had, opened our eyes to new ideas and truly helped us understand the budget for a project our size. Now we are living in our home and we LOVE it. Phase One worked!

It was a pleasure to work with PhaseOne. CJ, Pam and Ellianna were each very professional in their approach to our project. Their work was delivered on time and on budget. We highly recommend them. David and Sheila Jones

We hired Phase One to convert our screen in porch into a more useable, closed space. We had a few ideas for the space and had met with a few other contractors, although we still felt kind of lost as what to do with the space. That all changed after meeting with CJ. CJ was very welcoming to our ideas and gave his valuable input as well until we came up with an option that worked for all of us. CJ was able to show us computer renditions of what our new space would look like and go over every detail before agreeing to terms. The timing of estimated start date, along with the finish date, were both right on point. The construction team was very professional and respected the rest of our space and lives like it was their own. They cleaned up before leaving each day and the team was very good about communicating on what was going on and their progress. CJ came by often to check on things and discuss with us as well. We didn’t get nickle’d and dime’d for small changes that needed to be done and weren’t included in the original quote. The final product was amazing and we are still extremely pleased with their work. CJ has kept in touch and was always available for any questions and concerns. We could not recommend them enough and would use them for future projects in a heartbeat.

We hired Phase One to draw plans for an addition to our house. They did an amazing job! They were fast, explained everything, and provided great plans. Pam and CJ are extremely knowledgeable about construction and a pleasure to work with. They go above and beyond to ensure that the project is success. We highly recommend their services!

Pam and CJ are talented, experienced and a pleasure to work with! We would definitely recommend Phase One for projects small and large. Whether you’re trying to nail down a footprint, design details or a budget, they can be a great source of inspiration and insights to help you narrow things down and come up with a game plan. We very much enjoyed our experience! As a lesson, we came to realize the importance of clearly defining up-front what the expectations, deliverables and project limitations are, and talking it through. Regardless, Pam and CJ ensured all of our questions and needs were met. They’re truly interested in providing a good product and service ! Home renovations have a reputation for being full of surprises and challenges; however, Phase One is specifically designed to bridge that gap and make the renovation process a more rewarding experience.

We could not have asked for better partners and collaborators through phase one of our home renovations. Pam, CJ and Jon invested in us, understood our style and functional needs (better than we did!), and added so many creative ideas that we would have never thought of on our own. The value is undeniable coming out on the other side! We're definitely continuing to use them through the rest of the project. 5 stars for these STARS!

I have collaborated with Pam and CJ professionally, and have been amazed at their creativity, outside-the-box thinking, and care for their clients and projects. If you're struggling to figure out your renovation, Phase One can definitely help you find creative solutions.

Pam and CJ are AMAZING! Our first meeting gave me so much insight and creative perspective that I couldn't have possibly thought of on my own. They were very detail-oriented and had our best interest in the forefront of the conversation. They were practical and didn't speak over our heads. They made sure we understood all facets of the project before we made our final decisions. We are very grateful to have met them and they definitely will be seeing us again moving forward.

We hired Phase One based on the recommendation of friends of friends and were extremely pleased with the results. Pam, CJ, Jon and Julie were a pleasure to work with and they were very patient with us as we kept tweaking the design. After several iterations they absolutely nailed what we wanted for the new house. We also selected TFO to be our general contractor for the project (which should give some idea of our level of approval with the design phase). They have been wonderful to work with in this. I swear I believe Jon has the patience of a saint. They have guided us along the way and we can now see the end product in sight. They are not inexpensive, but their work is exemplary. Couldn't be happier.

I have worked with Pam Crane on many different projects over the past three years as one of her part-time designers. She is a pro. She is down-to-earth and personable, and customers gravitate toward her accessible personality. She has a woman's eye for spatial design and brings creative, unique perspectives to the table as she re-envisions your space and renovation. That female perspective thinks of practical solutions that many male-builders might not consider having not lived the wife/mom life in these spaces. Pam's eye for design, her professionalism, and her people skills are what set her services apart. Her partnership with CJ is the perfect match. CJ brings a wealth of knowledge to the table with his background in spatial blueprints. He is equally warm and personable and this along with his creativity make them so much fun to work with. You should absolutely consider this duo for your next renovation and design.

Phase 1 provided creative ideas in their design for remodeling my tiny Shandon kitchen. They discovered a chimney that could be removed to greatly enlarge my pantry. They were very perceptive of what I liked about my existing cabinets and made sure to support those features in the new design. They suggested new features for the kitchen such as a wine refrigerator and a pot filler over the stove. They provided a detailed plan and estimate for the remodeling and were enthusiastic about taking on the project. TFO Contracting Solutions has continued to provide clever solutions to my concerns such as providing a cabinet spot for my tennis bag. Jon Crane has been very helpful in taking the time to recommend appliances and fixtures to fit in with the new cabinets and my old home. The sub-contractors have been very professional, skilled, and careful to clean up each day.

Pam Crane is a visionary in home design. She redesigned the front of our home along with several other rooms. We knew we wanted to update but we did not know what needed updating and how. Pam was able to build a plan with options based on our home. We loved working with Phase One!!

Pam Crane and her team are fantastic. They met with my husband and I several times at our home to go over details and get a plan together and always showed up and were very happy to help and get started. Even though we had some unexpected personnel issues happen and we were not able to go through with the project yet but we will definitely will be using them in the future.

I wish I had the right words to review Pams work! Breath taking! Her since of style and eye for colors and patterns are exceptional! As a real estate agent I continue to get the word out so that others know how helpful Phase 1 can be through their buying process!

I recently hired TFO to design, plan, budget, and implement my office renovation. It was a very unique experience. I did not realize i could come to this one firm and get everything done.

tfo Contracting Solutions is a great company to work with. I've been working with Pam and her team almost a year on big and small jobs. I would highly recommend them.

The design process initially sounded overwhelming because we were not sure how to make our kitchen and dining space more functional. Pam and her team were patient, professional, thorough, and her creativity helped us walk away with clear plans on how to best improve our space. I am not a very visual person, but thanks to their 3D software tools and them sharing inspiration pictures of other homes, I was able to envision Pam’s suggestions like knocking down a wall, enclosing a staircase, and rearranging our existing cabinet layout. She came up with unique solutions we had not previously considered. The ideas and expertise TFO provided allowed us to have a better idea of what the project would involve and, more importantly, what it would cost. I would highly recommend using them to explore all options at the beginning of a large project to help with innovative design and budgeting. Thanks, Pam, for all the time and effort you put into helping us with Phase 1 of our kitchen renovation!

TFO Contracting Solutions were absolutely great! This was our first remodel and we hired them to help us navigate the Phase 1 design portion of our project. TFO not only created a comprehensive cabinet, kitchen and master bathroom plan, they also created and explained various options that we had not considered. After reviewing and discussing the design plans with with TFO, we had a better understanding of the work that was required and were able to implement the plan on our own. Working and talking through the design process with TFO was invaluable and gave us the confidence we needed to accomplish our overall design goal. We highly recommend using TFO and the Phase 1 design process.

Pam Crane and her team of creative artists at TFO Contracting Solutions recently turned our modest 1940s 3 BR 1 bath home into a spacious 4 BR 2.5 bath modern showpiece by adding less than 500 heated square feet. A huge screened porch connected by a breezeway to a "catio" for our furbabies completed the update. This is the best business relationship I have ever had. The project came in on time and in budget. We were given detailed reports regularly on the project's status; we met regularly with Pam and her team to discuss and double-check details; we were consulted about any changes that needed to be made. I felt that Pam, Jon, and Sheila took a personal interest in the project and that their main goal was to satisfy us. Everyone who had been to our house prior to the remodeling is astounded at the cleverness of the design (the house looks and feels much more spacious than before) and the quality of workmanship. We have recommended TFO Contracting Solutions to all our friends who want to start a remodeling or renovation project.

If you are looking for a contractor to take on your most difficult of projects and exceed your expectations then look no further! From their organization of the job in the budgeting stages of the project to finishing touches you will soon agree TFO Contracting was the best solution!

We recently reached out to TFO to ask for their guidance and advice for a fence we were having removed and rebuilt. They understood exactly what we were trying to accomplish and how important quality and consideration of our existing space was to both me and my husband. The team that they recommended did an amazing job and we could not be happier with the end result! We highly recommend TFO and their team of experts!

Pam has been a pleasure to work with, she has assembled a wonderful team of professionals. Each team member within her company is a true craftsman in their respected field. Her experience and relatability make it easy to understand what the end goal is. She has an ability to convey a customer's vision into direct and concise direction for everyone involved. Another great bonus is her communication and plans (all her plans come with renderings) her plans "0" ambiguity.

After several attempts to start an addition and remodel project, I decided on TFO Contracting Solutions because of their attention to detail, listening and communication skills, design input, and effort put in project estimation. I was not disappointed. Pam and Jon delivered a beautiful addition and renovation on time snd within budget. It was a pleasure working with them and even made it fun at times. Also enjoyed working with their excellent and personable staff (Sheila and Ashton) . The workers were professional and knowledgeable. Pam and Jon’s attention to detail that I overlooked was much appreciated. Thanks for making a dreaded project turn out to be a great experience.

My husband and I hired TFO Contracting Solutions to provide us with project drafts and a budget for a large scale remodel we we're planning to complete. We initially hired them because they were an all inclusive contracting service, meaning that they would take us from design through construction. We interviewed several agencies that could provide this service, and TFO was the best we saw. I loved Pam's vision and her easy personality. She makes you feel like a friend from day one Pam and John were great, visiting multiple times and bringing subcontractors with them to give realistic estimates of both money and time needed to complete various projects. TFO provided us with three (!) Draft designs to choose from, and then tweaked the one we picked to make it perfect. Ultimately, using TFO's services helped us to realize that a remodel would not fix the largest issues we had with our home. Their attention to detail in the drafts and specific, line item budget ultimately helped us decide. . . To sell! I don't think my husband and I could have made that decision without having gone through this process. Completing the design and budget with Pam and John allowed us to realistically look at the work to be done, the time frame to complete it, and the cost of the job. When we really sat down at the end of the process and looked at the proposal they had completed, it helped us to decide to move on from that home and into our current one. I can't thank TFO Contracting Solutions enough for their involvement on our project!

I love the creative freedom Pam and TFO allow me during our photo sessions. Capturing their designs is made easy by the beautiful spaces they create.

Distinctive Surfaces has worked with TFO for several years now. Pam is one of the most creative, inspired, and detailed people your could ask to work with. Her clients are consistently happy with her work, her professionalism, and her knowledge. She strives to create the vision that they see for their project, and it is wonderful to get to be a part of her projects and have a front-row seat to seeing the magic happen. We look forward to continuing to work together for years to come!

Pam and TFO Contracting Solutions did a wonderful job working with us to re-design and update our master bath. Now I truly feel like I’m relaxing in a spa. From patience, creativity, follow-up and professionalism, Pam, John and Aston were a delight to work with. I highly recommend the TFO Team. Janet & Perry Bowers

TFO Contractions Solutions was absolutely wonderful to work with. We had them redesign our 1970s kitchen. Our floor plan was very challenging and the team was able to come in and go above what our expectations were. They listened to our needs and made sure our needs were met. Their customer service and attention to detail was superb. We are so excited to entertain in our new space.

Pam Crane and the TFO team are absolutely fabulous to work with! I have helped them with producing design and construction documents for several projects and each one has turned out beautifully. Pam is an incredibly talented designer and interacting with her creatively has led to some really great designs. They are thorough in their work and are great at letting clients know exactly what to expect early on and often throughout the process. On top of that, they are kind and thoughtful. I cannot recommend Pam Crane and TFO highly enough for your home renovation residential building needs!

TFO is a great, professional company to work with . Century Glass has worked with them for several years. We can always come behind their work to install shower glass, and we never have an issue with their quality of work . Their customers are always happy, and I recommend them to customers needing any contracting or design work to be performed . I personally went to a home they remodeled, and was very impressed , It was absolutely stunning. They put their hearts into every job they do .. Highly recommend Pam and Adrianne , and their crew !!

As a design professional I have worked with Pam and Adrienne and can and do recommend them to my clients. Full of positive energy and great ideas, they have added to my client's remodels a value beyond just getting the job done. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more details.

TFO Contracting Solutions did a fantastic job for me. I had searched for several years for a contractor that not only understood the vision I had for the house but also respected the age, condition and potential of the house. TFO exceeded my expectations. Through TFO the house became better then I ever thought it could. TFO brought out the house’s beauty while making it functional for today’s life style. I recommend TFO unreservedly.

I am thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail that Pam Crane and the entire staff at TFO demonstrated while working on my kitchen and living room remodel. They were an absolute delight to work with and I look forward to using their services again with future projects.

We hired TFO Contracting Solutions to renovate our 100 year old cottage. This was a huge undertaking, but Pam and her team had creative and trending ideas that combined the old with the new beautifully! Pam is very detailed with her designing and will make sure the job is done right. We are very happy in our New/Old lovely Cottage!

Pam was my contractor for the total renovation of my master bathroom. She was with me through every step. She allowed me to make changes as we went along so that the end result was exactly the way I wanted it. Her subcontractors are easy to work with and did an excellent job especially the cabinet maker. Any concerns or questions along the way, she was right on it and eased my mind. I loved working with her. Pam made it fun and enjoyable and kept the project on track. Her designs and advice really pulled the project together. I would highly recommend TFO Contracting Solutions for your project, you won’t go wrong. Their work is excellent.

Amazing contractor, easy to work with. My husband and I purchased a house from Pam that was renovated by them.

I hired TFO to oversee my master bath remodel. Working with Pam was a lot of fun. She is high energy and passionate about what she does. She was very conscientious and detail oriented. The finished product speaks for itself. Everyone loved our bathroom! Great overall experience.