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Dear Larry,
Enclosed you will read, along with many others, we're sure, our thoughts on the Derby Street Project.
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, REMODELING
New Library -- formally a basement
New Family Room -- formally a den and breakfast room
Kitchen -- New Appliances, Aesthetic Additions, Improved Lighting
New Hardwood Floors in Kitchen, Family Room, and 1/2 Bath
Improved Lighting in the Entry and Hallway
Walk in Closet for Master Bedroom, Shutters, Soundproof Walls
Aesthetic Changes of Master Bath and 2nd Bath
Computer Area in Sitting Room
Attic Access
New Automatic Garage Door
With such a massive project, we wanted to be assured that we could have such changes and be pleased with the completed job. We had many questions to Larry and the team at Federal Building Company. Some were: "Could we live through all the remodeling and not move out of our home?" IT HAPPENED! "Would the remodeled area flow with the design of the existing interior?" IT HAPPENED! "Will the project be completed within your given time frame?" IT HAPPENED WITH SOME ALLOWANCES! "Can we work within a budget and still acquire all that we want in the remodeled job?" IT HAPPENED WITH SOME ALLOWANCES! "Will we be pleased that we made the decision to remodel rather than purchase a new home?" IT HAPPENED!
Throughout the project many planning sessions and meetings took place with Larry and the Design Team. These sessions occurred at the company's site and at our home. Many times, it meant changes in schedules to accommodate everyone involved.
However, as we look back, we have no regrets in having so many sessions with Larry and the team. The sessions were always very informative and shared in a professional and personable way. Thank you, Larry, for presiding over such a company as Federal.
Excitement and enthusiasm is noted by everyone as we enter into the next phase of the project. At all times the workers showed respect and concern for our home. Thanks to our foreman, Carl, things were always left in a way in which we could endure. The team's ideas for drawing the plans seem to match with our needs and requests.
All the plans were completed, and now we're ready for tearing down walls, excavating, making color decisions, material decisions, appliance decisions, and many more decisions for such a large project. Having someone to assist you in making such decisions was very beneficial. We never felt pressured to make any hasty decisions when working with Amy.
Suddenly the rooms began to take on characteristics of their own, but blended so well with the rest of the house. A library where Ralph could read, relax and play pool; a kitchen where we both can share in the joy of cooking on our new black glass stovetop; a family room for entertaining; a walk-in closet to house all of Joyce's shoes.
Soon, very soon, reality is inevitable! The project is completed.
With a project so vast in size and production, were there any problems not handled in such a way that would be satisfactory to us as clients? After the completion of the project, problems were noted, investigated, discussed, and are currently being handled.
Choosing Federal Building Company was a wise decision we made to complete the "DERBY ST. PROJECT". We're pleased! If we had any other necessary renovations to enhance our home, we'd choose Federal again. Currently we're enjoying our "new old home", and looking forward to many more comforting years here together.
Sincerely,
R.M. & J.M.
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