Drake Building & Remodeling -

Emmy B.

We recommend Drake Building extremely highly. We are first time home owners and this was our first large remodel project. Dave was extremely thoughtful, patient, and helpful. He answered our many many questions with clarity, honesty, and good humor. Throughout the process he was an amazing communicator and both respected our ideas and was willing and able to provide input and suggestions. Regarding the final product: we are thrilled! Dave and Marcy partially removed two internal walls and remodeled the entire kitchen (flooring, cabinets, tile, appliances, etc.). The work is really superb, the attention to detail is impeccable, the care is exactly what you would hope, and we felt the price was very fair. Finally, Dave and Marcy are also just lovely people - our toddler and cats both loved them, and that is saying something! 🙂

Marjorie P.

I had been worried in trying to hire a contractor to remodel my bathroom. So I kept putting it off for way to long. Finally I contacted David the owner of Drake Building and Remodeling from Higganum. He immediately put my concerns at ease. He took his time to hear my concerns and ideas, and did not try to sell me something I did not want. He made suggestions when I was not sure. Everything was in writing from the original quote, then the contract. Complete details including start date finish date, payment schedule. He then put that same effort and detail into remodeling the bathroom. My bathroom is just perfect. I highly recommend Drake Building and Remodeling. It was actually fun to do the project and see the progress and effort every day. Thank you David

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simone V.

I hired Drake Building and Remodeling to remodel my kitchen. I could not have been more pleased with my choice. Dave and his entire team were so professional and helpful in picking out cabinets, counters, and all other items to make this dream come true. He started the project on time and finished on time. Honestly it was much easier than I expected. He believes in using quality products with top notch craftsmanship. I will absolutely hire him again and will do so when ready to update my bathroom. Thank you so much Dave

Simone from Essex

Bob L.

We cannot recommend David enough after the fantastic job he did turning our half bath into a full bath, including a laundry. Great workmanship, ideas, communication skills, price, and timeliness.

Gen K.

David Drake completed a kitchen remodel for our home. He was personable from the start. He listened to our ideas and needs and worked well with us from the planning stages until completion. He is professional, has a good eye for detail, and is very knowledgeable. We now have a beautiful new kitchen to enjoy! I would highly recommend him for any home remodeling project.

Brent S.

Dave and Marcy did an incredible job renovating our kitchen. They both have excellent attention to detail and real craftsmanship, which right off the bat makes them a cut above the rest. Unlike many contractors who try to get the job done as fast and as cheap as possible, Dave provides real quality products and real quality work. For the duration of the project, he and Marcy both were ALWAYS on time, and never missed a deadline, even when inevitable unforeseen variables come up during any home renovation project. They are efficient in their efforts and work quickly as a team, but not TOO quickly where you worry about the integrity of their work. All of that is obviously great, but what made Dave and his team so special is their genuine compassion for us as homeowners. Dave and Marcy are real people who actually take the time to get to know you, what you like, what you don’t like, and how they can help. Their professionalism is an absolute rarity nowadays and by the end of our kitchen renovation we can’t imagine working with anyone else in the future. To Dave and team, we can‘t thank you enough, and we’ll see you on our next project!

Jill C.

David Drake completed an extensive home remodeling project on our property over the course of 2020-2021 that involved new construction as well as interior and exterior renovation. David was able to implement a vision for our home through careful design and craftsmanship, resulting in a total transformation that included not only aesthetic upgrades, but foundational stability that has instilled in us confidence in the integrity of our home. He also worked with us to reuse existing materials by moving/reusing windows and doors that allowed for maximum use of our resources. We appreciated this both from a financial and environmental standpoint. Finally, he negotiated all of this through a pandemic - which presented very unique challenges.

Regarding the process, I credit David with transparency. He met with us, listened to our requests, took notes, and was forthcoming about costs and timelines. He completed all documentation for permits, provided us with drawings of the addition from all four views, developed a detailed contract outlining timing of payments, which were linked to work completed, detailed description of work, material allowances, and estimated dates of completion. This level of planning instilled for us a sense of commitment to our project. And after all was said and done, he honored his word, showed up on time every day, and did what he said he was going to do!!

Our project included excavation, structural reinforcement, framing, roofing, siding, electrical installation, insulation, plumbing, tile flooring, decking, bathroom remodel, and masonry - demonstrating David’s wide range of capabilities. David completed the majority of this work with his two man team, but he skillfully oversaw all of his subcontractors and suppliers, holding them accountable for every detail. The result was nothing short of miraculous!

Furthermore, David stands by his work. Although he is a perfectionist, weather happens, and problems arise. David can be trusted to address problems both during and after the project, leaving us worry free that our home was in good hands. David is really the total package, and can manage an extensive project. He is a master craftsman that has the knowledge and ability, through effective communication, to turn a client vision into a fulfilling reality! He took as much pride in our home as we do - and for that we are incredibly grateful!

Visionary P.

We hired Drake Building and Remodeling to do work in our home and we could not be more pleased. The results are excellent and we were charged a very fair price. We also felt that Dave the owner was extremely professional and showed up when expected each day which is something to be appreciated these days!