Essig Renovation & Design 3001 - 3019 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

"I have done 3 total-gut remodeling jobs, the most recent one with Essig Renovation and Design. It was nearly a complete rebuild of the interior of our house due to a broken pipe that sent 34,000 gallons of water through the house. (Note: Essig did the rebuild, not the remediation). They are, by far, head and shoulders above any contractor we’ve worked with. In general, they have superior communication, operate within the timeline and budget they present to you (of course barring any unforeseen issues or change orders), and employ highly skilled workers. Specifically: Costs: Essig provides a detailed cost estimate for each aspect of the project (demolition, site prep, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, etc.) that is further broken down by Essig’s costs and client spec costs (e.g. anything the client chooses, such as lighting, appliances, flooring, etc.). Barring any unforeseen issues or change orders, Essig’s costs are fixed. On the client choice side, they provide a range of low/high based on the client’s final choices. Our experience was that because they did such a detailed initial inspection of the project, Essig provided extremely accurate cost estimates, so you aren’t exposed to the old adage, ‘take the estimate and multiply by 2 (or more)’. Timeline: Essig provided a timeline of each aspect of the project. They do most work in-house, with some subcontractors. We only had one hiccup with a subcontractor, but Essig stepped in and remedied the situation quickly. Our project was completed within a couple of weeks of the original estimate. Communication: Essig uses a construction platform, co-construct, which houses all client interaction. It contains your cost estimates, invoices, progress reports, client choices and messaging. Messaging your team is as simple as either sending an email or accessing the platform via phone or desktop. We experienced fast messaging turnaround. Highly Skilled Employees: We cannot say enough about Essig employees, all of whom were proactive, quick to respond, and highly skilled. Brayden, our initial estimator and point person, provided the spot on cost and time estimates mentioned above. Brian, the overall project manager and project point person, met with us and the rest of the team on site *each week*. We also had regular, timely communication with him throughout the project, as he resolved any issues or questions that arose. Joseph, our designer, was fantastic. He listened to our desires, designed it, and put it on paper just like those TV shows. He also expertly guided us through all the selections we had to make. Sussi, our on-site foreman, not only functioned as the general leading the troops, she also used her extensive knowledge and carpentry/tile/you-name-it skills to complete the project. The crew members were all highly skilled and it was clear they loved what they did. A huge shout out to TJ, Chris, Jon, Judah, Jake, Josh, Andy, Alex, Kevin, Seb, Matt, Sara, Terry and of course Dan Essig, the founder/owner. We congratulate him on a superior company with superior employees. We highly recommend Essig for any design/build project."

"Love that they have a handyman division! If you want someone that can handle all of your small projects in one go, I definitely recommend Nate!"

"I work with Essig R&D as a sub contractor on occasion. Collaborating with Dan and his team is easy for us because they share a high standard. This means Dan less concerned with our cost and more with the standards being met. This means a good product for the customer and a good work experience for those of us on the job."

"Essig Renovation & Design is a fantastic company to work with! They work diligently to create designs & solutions for your home that are beautiful and well thought out. Everyone in the company takes great pride in their work and they really do a wonderful job. They are a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them."

"Working with Essig Renovation & Design was amazing from start to finish. They tackled my full house remodel and the result was SO GOOD. They were professional and super nice. I definitely plan on using them for any future projects I have."