A Completely Pleasant Experience
Planning and building our home with Bay Area Contracting, its outstanding design team and caring subcontractors, was a completely pleasant experience. We enjoyed every minute – it was fun!
We began our project working with BAC Design’s Marty Rhein for both the interior and exterior looks. His creativity and gentle spirit guided us through the process so the completed house ended up as we had imagined it, not what Marty wanted. His design eye is excellent, so a few times he did step in to save us from ourselves. We wouldn’t change a thing that he recommended.
Dean’s high energy was contagious for us and also showed in everyone on our site from framing to finishing. We were struck with the number of compliments for Dean from many subcontractors, those who had worked elsewhere and were now committed to Dean because of his attitude, care, ethics. Dean demanded excellence but had a tender touch to those giving their time for his projects. This of course increased our confidence that we would indeed be getting a terrific home.
We also appreciated all the contacts that Dean has in the area – metal worker, custom cabinet maker, stone mason, creator of a rustic beam. If we broached an unusual idea to Dean it didn’t faze him as he seems to have connections in all areas.
We are now two years post-construction and love the home that Dean and his team created for us. Even though we are this far out, we are always greeted with Dean’s signature hug and beaming smile. And, for a few minor adjustments that have surfaced in these two years, Dean is quick to answer a text or call.
What I sense is that once we’re in Dean’s construction family, he always considers us this way. He is truly a gem of a man in ability, knowledge, commitment to excellence, care towards others, honesty. We can’t imagine anyone having a better building experience than we had with BAC. If we were to build again or remodel we would only make one call – to Dean. We highly recommend him!
— DIANE AND BOB PORTENGA
Commitment to Build Excellence
The first time we met Dean Adams, we were sitting at our cottage kitchen table, with our home designer, pulling together our plans and interviewing Dean, as one of several contractors for the project that included razing the old cottage and constructing a tight, year round home on the shore of Lake Michigan. Dean was the last contractor we spoke with, and although many brought seasoned histories to or table, Dean was so far out in-front of the others in his knowledge of materials, methods and codes, that we hired him on the spot. We did not realize that his commitment to building excellence was only exceeded by his commitment to honesty and integrity. I am confident that I could have given Dean the checkbook to write expenses on, and we would have ended up at the exact price points we agreed upon.
After living in our house for 1 1/2 years, we can honestly say we are as enthusiastic about Dean as the day we met him. The house not only stands up to the 70 knot winds Lake Michigan slams us with, but remains cozy and warm during the winter gales. Our energy efficiency is a total gift. We are comfortable year round for utility bills that match up with many apartment dwellers.
The greatest accolade we can give Dean is that we have recommended him to several friends who also interviewed and hired him. As they are not available during the construction process, they are especially appreciative of his construction calendar, his network of local suppliers and his willingness to meet with them at their convenience.
We have one last remarkable comment about Dean's commitment to his clients. As expected, our house has settled into its bones with subsequent adjustments being necessary. Most contractors gave us one year to make these tunings. Dean gave us two, and thank goodness. Although minor, Dean has someone from his crew come out and take care of them, no questions asked.
— MIKE AND NANCY PLESSNER