"It's been a great experience working with Roger, and watching his designs take shape. He's committed to making his clients happy, and his design-build projects for my home have benefited significantly from his creativity and his deep technical knowledge. I highly recommend Roger and Greenwald Cassell Associates for jobs of any size."
Val Ellicott
Washington DC
"We had a great experience with Greenwald Cassell on our build. We definitely intend to use them again as needs arrive, and would recommend them to anyone looking for work done on their home. On all accounts Roger and his lead manager Hamish, exceeded our expectations:
The speed of the project was as projected. Roger and Hamish completed the build 10 weeks to the day that construction began. Our neighbors, all of whom have done lengthy builds, were astonished (and appreciative).
Disruptions to our life were minimal: we gave birth to our third daughter half way through the build while living without interruption in the house. Roger and Hamish did an excellent job preventing dust from construction from leaking downstairs, kept construction hours predictable, and bent over backwards to ensure our well being.
Good exterior design with a near-zero street profile: as per our request, the original roof-line of the front of the house is intact. And the profile of the build from our backyard is elegant.
Responsiveness to inquires on our part was greatly appreciated.
Lastly, Roger and Hamish were a pleasure to work with. Aside from being consummate professionals, they are true gentlemen.
We cannot recommend them highly enough. And we are more than happy to provide additional information if you are considering working with Greenwald Cassell."
Hueston and Ang Middleton
Arlington, Virginia
"Roger,
...Your design is great... an attractive extension of the family room
without losing the airiness of the old screened porch. We were quite
pleased with the outcome and the process that produced it. Your people
were hard working, efficient, and courteous. We especially appreciated
Hamish's dedication with a significant design-build remodeling project."
Rob and Peg Stotz
Mclean, Virginia
"Over three years have passed since the completion of the addition to our house. I want to take this opportunity to tell how pleased Connie and I are with the work of Greenwald Cassell. Connie and I sit often in the new part of the house and comment that I would not change anything from the original design you provided from our ideas.
The new space is practical and "livable," but also elegant. Because we have had time to enjoy it, we are probably even happier now than we were when the addition was new. The quality of the work was excellent; the project manager was not only a skilled carpenter but also a conscientious supervisor. Our friends marvel at the way in which the new part of the house "blends" with the old, as well as the attention to detail and workmanship. Considering that we added or remodeled a space equivalent to about a third of the original house, it is hard to believe how fast and efficiently it was done.
Just as importantly, we are particularly pleased with the attention you had given to the quality of the work since the completion of the work long after the warranty had expired.
Please extend our thanks to all those who, through constant attention and patience, saw this major project to such a pleasant conclusion. We are happy to continue serving as a reference for Greenwald Cassell's work."
Ambassador Otto J. Reich
"With summer underway, we have now spent over six months in the big 'new' house which your company created from my small, 1940s house here in Franklin Forest. I am very pleased with the work that was done and will be pleased to talk with any of your potential clients who would like to contact me.
This project was at least 12 years in the making, as I continually reassessed what I wanted to achieve. What began in the late 1980s as a desire to add a screened porch at the rear while modernizing the inside had become somewhat larger when construction work began in June 2001. My small project had evolved into one that, in fact, added 150 percent more living space above ground while also putting the new wine cellar beneath part of the addition, finishing about half of the original basement as a rec room and adding a new garage.
Perhaps the best compliments I can provide to you have come from friends, neighbors and total strangers who have seen the finished product from the outside. Strangers who have stopped to talk while I am in the yard have uniformly congratulated me on my 'new house' and are stunned to learn that they are looking at both old and new on the street side.
With the design in hand, I turned to face what most homeowners dread; the expectation that things will go wrong during construction and will produce uncomfortable confrontations as the 'end' approached. That never happened. It is now clear to me that your company's approach to such projects runs counter to the general perception about how contractors undertake their work. It is equally clear that the way in which you all manage the work makes the whole thing as painless as possible for the owner. "
Cliff Massa III
"I just wanted to let you know again how well the addition turned out. All aspects, design, execution, and now a little post-completion work, have been wonderful. It's been a pleasure working with you."
Ruth G. Kassinger
"We first contracted Greenwald Cassell for to do a major remodeling on our house in 2006. We brought them back again in 2010 for a second project. Both times, Greenwald Cassell completed the entire project within the planned budget, and more impressively, within the planned schedule. Greenwald Cassell's team was courteous, professional and efficient. I simply cannot say enough about the quality of Roger Greenwald and his team!
Greenwald Cassell accepts only the highest standards of quality. The work was clean, and we were able to live in the house comfortably throughout the whole process. The quality of the finished remodeling lived up to our every expectation!
Roger Greenwald worked with us closely designing the project. He remained "hands-on" throughout the job. Not only is his company unfaltering in its commitment to quality, but Roger also brings innovative, practical and client-responsive ideas and solutions to the job. Roger is a gentleman, and a pleasure to talk to and work with. He is continuously involved in overseeing a job's progress throughout, visiting and inspecting frequently and in the process not only ensures quality control, but also offers wonderful suggestions. He is readily accessible by email or phone contact---not like other contractors that disappear and are not reachable!
Unquestionably, Greenwald Cassell is the best contractor that we have worked with (and we've done several remodeling projects in our lives), and we have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Greenwald Cassell to anyone considering a remodeling. From the smallest job to the largest, and we've experienced both---Roger Greenwald and his company will deliver to anyone's highest expectations."
Suzana and Eduardo Abbott
Bethesda, Maryland
"Roger,
I am quite pleased with the project. The addition and kitchen worked out beautifully thanks to your guidance and patience. Your team were very pleasant, considerate, helpful, and professional. That's an impressive combination!"
Bill and Peg Leese
McLean, Virginia