Paradise Found Construction

Without reservation, I recommend Paradise Found for remodeling and renovations. Jeff was very easy to work with through out our project (addition). He designed the project (with all our specifications and requirements) just as we conceived it. We wanted an independent living area attached to our ranch house, which was built in 1965. People have commented that the completed addition looks like our original house, rather than looking like an addition. This was important to him in his design process. Because we imagined this new space as one in which we can "age in place," we included large doors and bathrooms to accommodate common aging issues. Jeff possessed the expertise to accomplish this goal for us. As a result, my daughter's family now resides in our original house, while we live in the new space. This proximity allows us to babysit our grandchildren, and for my daughter and her husband to look in on us in the future. Jeff's contract was straightforward and easy to understand, and allowed us to maintain our tight budget. There were no "surprises." He was very honest and up front about issues that might have exceeded our budget, and helped trim these areas without sacrificing quality. He an excellent relationship with his team of builders. Jeff was very "hands," and was present at the worksite many times each week. He was always quickly responsive in answering any questions or concerns that arose. Unlike some local building projects, the construction timeline was maintained. Although we have been occupying our new space for a few months now, I still feel I can call him if something comes up and he will attend to it. We love our space; it is exactly what we wanted, and we kept within our planned budget.

It look us a long time to settle on Paradise Found for our major remodeling project —almost a year — but it was paradise found indeed. Along the way, we kissed a lot of frogs, but Mr. Wiblitzhouser was the handsome prince out of all the contractors we interviewed. All of them talked a good game and seemed superficially competent, but when you asked for specifics you got either estimates that appeared to have been calculated on the back of a bar napkin, or too many vague answers. We wanted an entirely new master bath, along with a freshening of our master bedroom. And we wanted to know when it would be done, and how much it would cost. That doesn't seem like too much to ask, and for the Wiblitzhousers, it was not. Their estimates and their drawings were explicit. Everything was done just as was promised, on time and within our budget. When we changed our mind on a couple of things, they were as flexible as possible. All their subcontractors who came on-site did a great job with one or two very small exceptions, and those were swiftly dealt with. The end result is precisely what we wanted, and it is beautiful. Even after being paid in full, the company has been meticulous in following up, and answering our every question. Six months in, everything is still perfect, and we congratulate ourselves every day for choosing Paradise Found.

To say that this project went fantastically is an understatement! We are delighted and so impressed with Jeff's services. The bathroom turned out better than we ever thought it could; it is fabulous!! Jeff is an amazing contractor and what we appreciate the most about him is his amazing communication. He was great at sending a timeline at the beginning of each week and managed our expectations when there were delays. This was excellent as we never felt like we were in the dark. His sub-contractors were all courteous and Jeff was always there to help ensure that their respective jobs were done well and cleaned up at the end of each day. What we also really appreciated is that he worked within our budget and allowed us to have a lot of input (from bathroom layout to what shower was used to the hand towel holder). I was very involved and he was very accommodating and tolerant of me!! We now have an amazing living space and we like this bathroom better than ours. I cannot recommend Jeff and Paradise Found enough!! We appreciated his work so much that we're having him remodel another part of our home - that is a tremendous recommendation unto itself!

Jeff was the general contractor on my bathroom renovation. He was wonderful to work with communicating the steps involved and arranging electrical, HVAC, plumbing, tile and paint subcontractors. I only had a problem with the paint subcontractors not showing up on time once - Jeff was on them like glue. After I paid him, we had two part problems (a faulty valve) and a heated floor thermostat. Neither were his fault, but was very much on top of sending out the right people to fix the parts (and order new ones). Anyone who is on top of things after being paid in full is someone I want to work with again. I would not hesitate to recommend him. His quote was the highest of the two other contractors we got bids for but we had a good feeling that he would be the most professional and we also felt like he did the most thorough estimate and that if we had gone with one of the other two, their price might had crept up as "surprises" always happen in big renovations. Jeff's price did not go up once we started.

I'm really enjoying my ‘new’ home after a renovation by Paradise Found Construction. Excellent job remodeling a large master bath from scratch, creating an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and skylights, and finishing several areas throughout the house. The result is even better than I imagined. Jeff is hardworking, professional, personable, dependable, and vastly knowledgeable. He ran the project on schedule, while demonstrating flexibility and integrity as unforeseen challenges arose. This company offers great advice and attention to detail.

Paradise Found is one of the most professional companies out there. Jeff's attention to detail and attention to the customers' needs is unbelievable. I would highly recommend this company without any reservation, to anyone planning a renovation in their home.

After deciding we would stay in our home of 19 years, we met with Mr. Wiblitzhouser to outline our interest in an extensive combination of needed repairs, updating and upgrading several living spaces, and lowering energy and water use for our house. He responded with an excellent, cost -effective, and often innovative plan for renovating a 40+ year-old house built during an era without much thought for efficiency. The demolition phase was done with care, preserving many components for re-use and recycling whenever possible. A new roof was installed and almost all exterior trim was replaced and restored to the original design. New hardwood floors were installed in the kitchen and powder room, and new tile in the laundry. The kitchen was thoroughly renovated, with new cabinets, granite counters, backsplash, and plumbing. Mr. Wiblitzhouser worked with us to incorporate art tile features from a Raleigh artist. The downstairs powder room and family room was completely renovated as well, including adding a new window and stone veneer for the existing brick fireplace. All downstairs floors were refinished, crown molding was installed throughout, new French doors were added for the living room, and new lighting fixtures were added throughout. One of the best parts of the renovation was turning a dated screen porch into a beautiful 3-season room. Mr. Wiblitzhouser provided an innovative design with PGT sliding windows above fixed glass windows, new pine flooring, and a beaded ceiling with decorative molding pattern. Just as important as updating the living areas, Paradise Found Construction did an excellent job increasing our energy efficiency and reducing water use. One of our favorite renovations was turning our single whole-house HVAC system into a dual zone system (upstairs/downstairs). This is the first time we were able to make the upstairs comfortable in the summer. A direct-vent gas fireplace insert was added for efficiency and comfort. All of the old original plumbing fixtures were replaced with Water-Sense rated faucets and 1-gallon per flush toilets. An efficient on-demand water heater replaced the old and inefficient electric heater. In all stages of the renovation, Mr. Wiblitzhouser worked well in managing the various sub-contractor crews, and he worked well with us to implement our design ideas and selection of components and fixtures. On several occasions he went with us to plumbing, kitchen, and tile stores to help guide our selections. He did an outstanding job in keeping us constantly informed about schedules, costs, and any issues that arose, and he provided outstanding advice regarding changes as the project proceeded. Most of all, Mr. Wiblitzhouser paid attention to every detail, from paint to molding to all aspects of construction to make sure the work was done correctly and to the highest quality. On many occasions, he worked with sub-contractors to bring their final work up to his standards, and he spent considerable time himself in working on final finishing work. Following the renovation, the house looks beautiful inside and out. For us, it is like living in a new home. With the upgraded 3-season room, we feel like we added new space to the house, and we now have our home open to the 3-season room on most days. Mr. Wiblitzhouser was able to implement everything we wanted and guided us on things the house needed. With the increases in energy and water efficiencies, we anticipate substantially lower utility bills in the years to come, while the house will feel more comfortable year-around. These features will also reduce our contributions of greenhouse gasses, which is important to us. We very much appreciated the use of low-VOC paints, finishes, and materials and the re-use and recycling of as much material as possible during the renovation. As very pleased owners and occupants of this excellently renovated home, my husband and I strongly recommend Paradise Found Construction for your remodeling needs.

Jeff was outstanding in helping us figure out exactly what we wanted to achieve with our remodel, and then delivered an outstanding result -- in very little time! We love our new master bedroom!

I am the power of attorney for a dear lady who had to go to a nursing home. The house had to be updated to be sold. The time frame for the project was also very tight because of the circumstances. Jeff is the consummate professional. This project was on a tight budget. We stayed in total communication throughout the project as to where we were on finances. Even with the tight budget, Jeff was finding ways to get the best bang for the buck. The quality of workmanship was great. If something needed to be done, Jeff did it himself if the need arose. The bottom line is I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone and would easily use him again if I needed him!

Over the past several years, I've watched as Jeff has worked on different projects and I continue to see how passionately and purposefully he takes care of every project. His concern is always with he satisfaction of his client and he always works to exceed expectations and insure that he's done everything possible to make the project an absolute showpiece of the clients' home. Jeff is an incredible business partner and you can't find a more dedicated home builder who truly cares about his craft.