Testimonials

You try to be sure everything is perfect and don’t accept anything less. You are very involved with the customer, super thorough when quoting. They know exactly what they are getting before it happens. That being said the quality of products you choose to use when building is a step above. Most people don’t know or think about the difference in building materials. They think plywood is plywood, which it isn’t. They tend to be focused more on the finished product. You give them a good/solid foundation to add the pretty to. That would be the one thing, I am not sure customers realize when they are shopping around for a builder. I have been thinking about what we talked about in the meeting a lot. Maybe there is a way to create a packet/folder showing the difference in builder grade and what you use. For example, standard OSB vs Zip system (I am sure Jim can do that) What using those products actually gets them in the long term. Not sure that would help or not. Customers have to WANT to know and be educated. Some just want a bottom line and feel like a house is a house. (which we know it isn’t). Thank you again for giving me an opportunity to be a part of what you both create!

 Jim’s deep knowledge construction comes in handy when a solution does not exist. Jim is capable and comfortable developing solutions on his own or tapping into one of his trades. Schneider Construction does a great job engaging their trades, they are true business partners, who are good at what they do and know what is expected of them. The Schneider Construction team lives and breathes continuous improvement, they never settle for the status quo and are always challenging themselves and their trades to find ways to be better. If honesty, quality, knowledgeable and up to date with the latest best practices are traits you are looking for in a builder, then Schneider Construction is the company I would recommend.

The timeline they provided was mostly stuck to (unless it was something that was not their fault), and overall the work was done in a more timely fashion than other contractors I’ve worked with. There was excellent communication along the way, and any time I raised a concern, it was addressed promptly and satisfactorily. The finished project looks amazing. I have gotten so many compliments, and it’s not just the appearance, but also the craftsmanship, that is truly impressive. I highly recommend the whole Schneider team! I will be using them for any future projects without hesitation.

No easy task considering the difficult building site and our desire to capture the best waterfront views. Jim’s team was always on schedule and most important on budget. Jim’s designer was simply fantastic! She always came up with great, creative ideas and found the best prices. Upon completion of the project the group has remained extremely responsive with respect to taking care of the expected wear and tear, both within and outside of our home warranty. We would most definitely recommend Jim and the team for any design/build project.

From the beginning, we liked Jim because he listened to what we had to say. Jim took pictures of our space and made note of the room dimensions. We discussed our general ideas for the room and Jim took it from there. He sent us the initial plans and estimates and went over them with us together. 

“We didn’t feel like we were being sold to. We felt like the three of us we were working together towards the same goal. He knew that we had a specific budget but didn’t want to compromise the aesthetic of our home. Jim came up with design and material solutions that were both stunning and cost effective. Jim was straightforward and very specific. We felt like we knew exactly what we were getting. We did receive an estimate from another company for our project and carefully compared the two. Although the competitor’s base price was a little lower, it didn’t include all of the options that Jim was offering us. Most importantly, we had developed a trust with Jim by this point and felt very comfortable with him. I remember he told me: “Like calling a doctor when you are sick; I want to be the person you call when you have any questions about your home- now and in the future.

We did this house from our home in Florida and appreciated the Buildertrend Daily Log updates. Any question or change was immediately answered by email or phone. We had several unique requests, like an outdoor enclosed shower, custom wet bar cabinetry, paddleboard racks in garage, and they cheerfully came up with solutions.

He is willing to do what many contractors are not. He goes the extra mile all the time. When he’s done his clients are his friends not only customers. If you’re an architect or a client you can’t do better than choosing Jim.

Our house was unique and challenging to organize and build. Jim and his team were always there for us when we had questions or changes. His project designer was incredible. She kept us abreast of new options and ideas and our house wouldn’t be the same without her input. We lived right next door during the construction of our house so we didn’t miss anything. We took pictures and cleaned and questioned the whole process and Jim and his team took it all in stride and went to task regardless. We are very pleased with our house and the experience of having it built. We recommend Jim every chance we get and look forward to showing off his work, our home.

During the construction phase, their advice was invaluable to help us build a house that would withstand the elements on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. They worked with a dedicated team of subcontractors who were experts in their field and cared about the work they were doing on our home. Most importantly, after our home was built and we moved in, they were very responsive to all issues, ranging from structural settling (we built on sand) to reacquainting us with the intricacies of the equipment we had selected.

A complete renovation is a lot more complicated than a new home, there can be many more questions about how to handle the transition of new construction into the existing home. Vacation home remodeling in Virginia Beach looking back over the process, what I enjoyed the most about working with Schneider was the quality of the subs and Schneider staff. Having a project designer was invaluable for this project. The list of “to do’s” kept me on task and the project rolling smoothly. They have the undeniable talent to read my mind when it was important to make decisions quickly. If there was ever a problem that needed their methodical “eye for detail”, he could resolve almost any problem.

I think the best part about Schneider was the organized manner in which they worked and communicated. When we chose Schneider as our Contractor, his organization skills accounted for about 70% of our decision. We knew the quality was there but we were also able to see Jim’s organization during his presentation of his proposal.