Granny Flat Design & Construction Services in Middlesex County, NJ

“When we bought our 1300 square foot bungalow in 2004, we knew that a renovation was in our future. The house needed major updating and in 2006, we hired Architect Stephen Rhoads to help us with that renovation. We had interviewed another architect, as well as a designer, however, it was clear that Stephen Rhoads was the right architect for us. Stephen is extremely knowledgeable, and creative as well as being friendly. He listened carefully to our wish list, and must haves, took notes, and even drew sketches with some ideas as we spoke. Eventually, Stephen turned our 1960 outdated bungalow, into a 2200 square foot dream home. Our family room with a stone fireplace and plenty of natural light is an addition to the back of the house. Our new kitchen opens to the family room complete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and track lighting. Stephen designed a second floor with a Master bedroom with a spa like bathroom, and a studio with natural light. We also wanted a front porch and back deck, and better curb appeal which Stephen accomplished. He also designed a fieldstone patio, a front and back blue stone walkway, and helped us with some drainage issues in the back yard. Stephen Rhoads was able to come up with the perfect design so that we could have it all, and as the project manager, Stephen was on site every day making sure that the builder was doing their best work. We had several upgrades and change orders along the way, and Stephen negotiated with the contractor to get us the best deal possible. He also helped us get great deals on granite counter tops, faucets, lighting fixtures, and everything else that we needed to buy. Stephen is a wonderful problem solver with construction expertise, knowledge, and familiarity with the local building codes and laws. We are very happy with our renovated home, and highly recommend Architect Stephen Rhoads for any upgrading or renovation project.”

“Working alongside AOG on various projects has been a seamless and rewarding experience. Their commitment to excellence and innovation in design and construction is evident in every aspect of their work. Their collaborative approach fosters effective communication and ensures smooth project progression from early design to project completion.”

“Lasley Brahaney's crew did beautiful work on our new addition. They executed their tasks with skill and professionalism, handling all the details and keeping the stress level as low as possible. The workers were friendly, easy to talk to, and always willing to discuss any aspect of the project. Although our project was not a large one, the owner Marc took personal interest in making sure we were happy with all aspects of the work. We recommend Lasley Brahaney highly, and will definitely use them again if we have future construction projects.”

“We have had the pleasure of working with Matt for over 10 years. I am always impressed by Matt's uncompromising attitude towards accommodating his client's wishes. He often accompanies his clients when they are making tile selections (not very common) so there is no question that all design and application criteria are met. He is fun to work with and brings joy to the process.”

“We are currently discussing refinishing our deck and backyard entertainment area with R Services. Previously they designed and remodeled my kitchen including making a new opening so dining room wall would fit my heirloom hutch. John worked within our budget so we ultimately opted for fancier tile back-splash instead of granite countertops. All new plumbing and fixtures were installed excellently by Stan of SK Plumbing. John, Sergio and crew worked everyday until new kitchen was up and working.”

“My husband and I hired John to completely rebuild an old stone house. We chose him over two other builders not because he was the cheapest, but because the quality and workmanship he displayed were just what we were looking for. John oversaw the entire job, from demo to the finished trim, inside and out. The job entailed tearing the roof and second story, adding a sun room, and then completely rebuilding the house. It included a new second story, all new plumbing and electrical, new kitchen, new bathroom, everything. We wanted to rebuild the house even better than it had been, and that's what we did. We were extremely pleased with John's work and that of the sub-contractors with which he worked. John was on the site every day either overseeing the work, or doing it himself. He was always professional, enthusiastic, and up front about the costs and time the job would take. He gave us great ideas about finishing trim and even milled it himself. Our house is beautiful and well built. If we had to do it over again, we would hire John.”

“Matt is such an incredible worker and craftsman. Whether you need a new piece of furniture or an addition on your house, Matt can do everything in between. He is a hard worker and always makes sure the client is satisfied. I highly, highly recommend his services not only because of the high quality work but also because of the amount of love he puts into each project, which is so clearly evident and makes his work extremely unique.”

“We had envisioned landscaping our property for some time; we wanted something distinctive, not cookie-cutter, yet consistent with our house’s character. Our wish list was long and specific. After meeting with Neil (CD/GC) from Chambers Design we felt that the fit was right and decided to move forward. Early in the process it became clear that Neil and his team gave a lot of serious thought to our ideas and how they would work in relation to our house. Neil’s knowledge of his craft is formidable; his ability to harness our wish list into a big concept and then lay out a plan for how to implement it impressed us. We loved what we saw and selected the most important items to address first. The masonry construction was completed in a timely manner by artisans whose work was nothing short of masterful. Even in their first year, we thought the plantings looked gorgeous—and so did the countless hummingbirds and butterflies who visited us. Whenever an unforeseen issue came up, Neil was on top of it and was responsive and communicative. He always followed through. We’d definitely hire him again.”

“I worked with Harpreet on a bathroom renovation in early 2017. In addition to a wonderful design sense, Harpreet was preternaturally patient and a great listener. She easily grasped my vaguely expressed guidelines and was able to transform them into the sort of “statement” bathroom I had always wanted. She avoided inserting herself into my vision while helping at the same time steer me away from some ill-advised ideas. After demolition occurred, we discovered extra space behind the walls of which we had not previously been aware. With the contractors off over the weekend, Harpreet worked diligently over two days to create four alternate methods of taking advantage of the newfound space. Other owners in my building have since based their own renovations on Harpreet’s ideas. The end result is an amazing, unique bathroom. The only ‘problem’ is guests who invariably take 30+ minute showers. A renovation process is a marathon, not a sprint. Harpreet was unfailingly hard-working, creative, and patient throughout the process. She has a deep knowledge of materials and a wide-ranging network of supplier contacts that greatly expedited the renovation. It was a pleasure to work with her and I look forward to doing so again on future projects.”

“We hired Ben to manage our renovations from start to finish. They worked in phases and did a wonderful job making sure we could maintain consistent business hours and our clients weren’t interrupted. Didn’t have to worry about a thing and will definitely be hiring again as we expand. Highly recommend.”