An addition needs a considered transition into the existing home. A basement can become an extension of it; “Opening the bottom of the stairs” is one of their examples.
“We don't want the addition to appear as an 'afterthought.'”
For a deck, the brief is direct: “Add outdoor living space.”
A porch can become a three or four season room. Removing a wall can open a kitchen into the dining room. Their examples include a dinette becoming a powder room and a hallway becoming a mudroom.
“really any room can become another type of room”
The scope of the work.
From a replacement window to an addition. These are the fourteen project types on their published list.
More room, with attention to where the new space meets the house.
Basements
Living space at the bottom of the stairs.
Kitchens
Layouts shaped around the way you cook.
Bathrooms
Changes to an existing bathroom and its layout.
Sunrooms
Porches made into three or four season rooms.
Decks
Outdoor living space alongside the house.
Roofs
Roof replacement is part of their repair work.
Siding
Exterior siding work is part of their published scope.
Room Remodels
An updated look or a different use for an existing room.
Door/Window Replacements
Replacement doors and windows for an existing house.
Painting
Painting is included in their project list.
Custom Carpentry
Carpentry for changes to an existing home.
Cabinetry
Cabinetry as part of a room or storage project.
Flooring
Flooring work within their remodeling scope.
16NARI Contractor of the Year awards 2002 through 2019
The details have a record.
A national basement award. A screen porch recognized three times. Nineteen dated entries from their published award log, including sixteen CotY awards.
2019
NARI National CotY Award Basement $50,000 - $100,000
Basement Remodel
2019
NARI North Central Regional CotY Award Basement $50,000 - $100,000
Basement Remodel
2018
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Basement $50,000 - $100,000
Basement Remodel
2017
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Interior $75,000 - $100,000
Residential Interior
2015
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Kitchen Under $30,000
Kitchen Remodel
2014
Chrysalis Award - Regional Award for Outdoor Living Category
Residential Exterior
2014
NARI North Central Regional CotY Award Residential Exterior under $100,000
Residential Exterior
2013
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Exterior under $100,000
Residential Exterior
2012
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Kitchen $20,000 -$40,000
Kitchen Remodel
2011
NARI Madison President’s Award - Jayne Johnson, CR
2011
NARI National Green Project Recognition Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
2010
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Green Specialty Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
2009-2010
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Exterior under $100,000
Residential Exterior
2009
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Entire House under $250,000
Entire House
2008
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Interior $100,000 and under
Basement Remodel
2007
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Interior $100,000 and Under
Basement Remodel
2006
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Addition $100,000 and Under
Second Story Bedroom Addition, Laundry Room Remodel, Screen Porch Remodel
2004
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Entire House Remodel
Master Suite Addition Over Garage, Main Floor Bathroom, Interior Finished Garage, Covered Front Porch Continued Projects After Award: Dining Room Addition, Kitchen Remodel, Basement Remodel
2002
NARI Madison Chapter CotY Award Residential Interior
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel #6
2019 National CotY 2019 North Central Regional CotY 2018 Madison Chapter CotY Basement $50,000 - $100,000
Residential Exterior, Screen Porch
2014 Chrysalis, Outdoor Living 2014 North Central Regional CotY 2013 Madison Chapter CotY Residential Exterior under $100,000
Basement Remodel #1
2010 NARI CotY, Green Specialty NARI National Green Project Recognition
Kitchen Remodel #6: “Featured on the HGTV Show ‘Bang For Your Buck’” Award amounts are published award categories.
Eight steps from the first call to the work in progress. A free proposal or spec sheet, and references you can contact.
1
Start with a conversation
Contact Home Works Remodeling to discuss the general aspects of your project.
2
Meet at the house
A team member meets with you on site to gather details and measurements.
3
Review the proposal
A free proposal and/or spec sheet is sent for review by email, fax, mail, hand delivery or a sit-down meeting.
4
Talk to past customers
References are available on request, so you can ask about the process and the company.
5
Set the start date
After you approve the proposal, the start date is established and both parties sign the contract.
6
Follow the contract payments
Payment timing can vary between projects. Their published example is shown below.
7
Agree to changes
Changes outside the contract are handled through change orders. Change order payment is due when the change order is complete.
8
Keep talking
You are kept up to date with progress throughout the project and can call any time with questions.
Their typical payment schedule
30%30% due at contract signing
50%50% due after drywall work is completed
remainderremainder due when original contract project is finished
Payment timing in the contract can vary between projects. Change orders are paid when the change is complete.
In the homeowners' words.
Five published testimonials. Full quotes, with their original names.
“They did what they said they'd do, when they said they'd do it, for the price they'd quoted.”
John and Jane Boutelle
Our experience with Home Works Remodeling was fabulous! Working with the staff of Home Works far exceeded our expectations. Each member of the Home Works Remodeling staff was knowledgeable and professional. The true test of a company is how it handles the inevitable problems that occur during a remodel. Whether large or small, each issue was resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. We have recommended Home Works Remodeling to many of our friends already and will continue to do so in the future.
Vicki Shaffer and Lisa Goforth
When we contemplated an addition to our house, Tom Johnson sat down with us and listened carefully to our ideas. He quickly grasped what we wanted to do, and was open to our preferences in matters of design and energy conservation. The work went forward on a timely basis. We were impressed with the craftsmanship evident during the construction. The finished project beautifully fulfilled our intention and we are highly satisfied the result. Beyond that, Tom has remained available to answer our questions and make suggestion on the maintenance of our home.
Jackson and Virginia Tiffany
Home Works was a true partner in our basement remodeling project. They brought ideas, expertise, skill, and enthusiasm to the job every day. They communicated clearly with us. They did what they said they'd do, when they said they'd do it, for the price they'd quoted. The results exceeded our expectations, and the whole process was painless for us. We're happy we discovered Home Works Remodeling and urge you to consider them for your project.
John and Jane Boutelle
Every time I walk into my master bathroom I thank Home Works Remodeling for helping make my idea of a dream bathroom become reality.
Suzanne Hawver
Thank you for the great job Home Works did remodeling our upstairs. The new rooms are a great addition, the open stairway looks great, and the insulation, siding, and extended roof make it like a new home. We especially appreciated your dedication to getting the job done the way we wanted, in spite of some engineering challenges and weather interruptions. You kept us advised of the schedule and gave us sound advice at many points along the way. All of these things were welcome additions to the basic fact that your work on our home was of the highest quality. We have happily recommended Home Works to our friends and neighbors and will call on you for our next project.
Jill and George Klody
The work behind the finished room.
Home Works Remodeling partners with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. Homeowners who choose an evaluation receive an independent consultant's third-party written report of recommended solutions before work.
After the work, the same consultant performs a post-performance evaluation. Their published note: “provided at no additional cost”. Homeowners buying electricity or natural gas from participating utilities may be eligible for Homeowners Rewards cash back.
Tom Johnson, CR, founded Home Works Remodeling in the Fox Valley in 1990. The work grew from handy-man services to custom carpentry, large additions and historical renovation.
The company moved to the Middleton area in 2002 and serves Madison and the surrounding communities. Tom is the founder and president, a master carpenter who brings his finance degree to bidding and has helped teach future NARI Certified Remodelers.