Customer Testimonials
The project went really well. Shaw and Michele were awesome and very professional
through the whole project. I will be using K&S Remodeling for additional projects in
our home and strongly recommend them for your next home project!!!
- Thomas Thuin
We wanted new kitchen appliances and countertops which required custom cabinet work. The process was the least stressful of any project we have ever done. Shawn and Michelle worked very well together to make a streamlined plan with the least disruption possible. Very creative team with lots of awesome ideas, within our budget. All work areas were left cleaner than he found them. Everything was explained in great detail and in the written contract. Shawn went above and beyond my expectations. I would absolutely hire again.
- Gina Conlon
Shawn is the best contractor I have ever dealt with, very professional, he knows his
business, did every facet of the job from beginning to end!
- Dick and Kathy Henderson
An excellent experience. The existing sink was a double-basin cast iron drop-in sink. Too heavy for me to even consider doing the project myself. When I described the project to K&S Remodeling before hiring them, Shawn provided excellent advice on a vendor (not affiliated with him) to consider for purchasing my new sink, faucet, and disposal and what characteristics to look for. Shawn is highly experienced and knows what he is talking about. He arrived at my house at the agreed upon time. After removing the old sink, he completely removed the old caulk from the countertop where the rim of the old sink had rested. Not an easy task. The remaining installation also went very well. He thoroughly cleaned up the area when finished and hauled away the old sink/faucet/disposal and all the packaging from the new items.
- William Kapphahn
Whenever there was an unexpected issue, mainly with old plumbing, Shawn called both my wife and myself to inform us of the issue and that he was in the process of taking care of it. Shawn was great at communicating how the process was going and the work he had done. Overall I would hire him again and recommend him to friends and family.
- Steven Kohn
Shawn saved us! Shawn came out and took the whole thing apart, then put it back together the correct way. He showed us all the things that had been done incorrectly, and made sure we were 100% happy with the way it worked before he left. We also got his advice for some other home improvement projects that we were working on, and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. We'll gladly hire him again for more work.
- Tim Clifford
Excellent! Shawn was very thorough and communicated well. He guided us through some cost effective options in completing the process. His work was done efficiently and well done. He was very neat and was very respectful of our home. The rates were reasonable. I would recommend K&S for home remodeling projects.
- Mark Tripp
We needed a complete update of our master bathroom. Having never done any type of remodeling, the process was extremely daunting. Shawn had great reviews on Angie's list, so we gave him a call. He was the first person we talked to and immediately felt comfortable with him. Shawn made great suggestions and had talented people to help us select vanity/cabinets & tile. Our bathroom had all the "surprises" you see on HGTV, including a bowed floor. He resolved all of the problems and did a beautiful job with our tile. Our bathroom has gone from a 1985 pink nightmare to an elegant spa-like bath - it's amazing. Shawn is conscientious, professional, kind - he has helped us throughout the process making decisions that will work for our lifestyle. He explains his plans, did what he said he would & kept his work area neat. He was even sweet to our golden retriever! I highly recommend him & will definitely have him do other projects for us.
- Deb Tibstra
This is the second time Shawn from K&S has completed work in our home. He has proved himself to be very professional, courteous, committed and highly skilled. Shawn was at our home every day from when the project started until when it finished--he does amazing work!
- Amy Patella
I called K & S Remodeling and spoke with Shawn, the owner. I told him I was looking for somebody to install a vent hood and was having trouble finding somebody to do it. Shawn said he has installed vent hoods in the past and said he could come over and look at the project and give me an idea of what it would cost. When he arrived I felt confident that he could do the job, and more importantly he would do it right. We agreed on the price and scheduled the install date. It was a difficult installation due to the fact that we have a sloped ceiling in our kitchen.; Shawn arrived when he said he would and began the installation.; It took the better part of a work day, and he did a fantastic job. Shawn is the kind of person that insists on doing everything the right way. He doesn't skimp or cut corners.; Everything in the attic was insulated and spray foamed properly to prevent heat loss and condensation. I've done a lot of my own remodeling projects over the years, so I know a bit about what was needed to do this job correctly. Shawn went above and beyond to ensure that everything was done properly and to my satisfaction. I highly recommend K & S Remodeling and will use them in the future!
- RICHARD MUELLNER
Shawn's bid was very complete and detailed and work started on time. Shawn had many creative ideas that gave the completed project the WOW factor. Shawn was very prompt and detail oriented and left the job site tidy at the end of each day. We would recommend K&S Remodeling for any home remodeling project big or small.
- Mark Wahman
Shawn did an excellent job. He is extremely detail oriented and his work quality is very good. His bid was accurate, including the allowances for items we needed to select. Additionally, he finished the entire job in exactly the amount of time he said it would take. Shawn provided a lot of good advice regarding products, layout possibilities, materials, sourcing, etc. This advice was a big value add to our bathroom remodel. He also corrected several unforeseen obstacles involving plumbing. We are very happy with our new bathroom and the quality of the work.
- Matthew Robertson
Great craftsmanship, efficient, professional, trustworthy, diligent, very punctual, tidy, and resourceful. We were considering working with larger contractor firm for the remodeling of our master bathroom until we met with Shawn. Shawn quickly convinced us that his expertise supported by references from past customers- in so many areas of the remodeling would eliminate the need to have a crew of workers at our house for the completion of the project. The project was simple (because we did not alter the size and dimension of the original bathroom) but extensive: new tub, large glass shower, marble floors and shower walls, quartz top, light fixtures, new faucets, etc. A few challenges along the way were quickly and resourcefully dealt with. The project took 21 days of steady and efficient work, no delays were encountered. Shawn used our bedroom as his staging area, and every day we found the room very tidy; there was no mess, no dust, no chaos and no stress! We locked our cats in another bedroom upstairs and Shawn never failed to let them out at the end of the day. Shawn was always courteous and prompt to reply to our many questions and inquiries. Also, a big thank you to Alicia @ St Croix Valley Cabinetry in Hudson and Teresa @ the Roseville Tile Shop. Both provided excellent advice when selecting the wood cabinets and the tiles. The bathroom looks beautiful and this is no doubt thanks to their resourcefulness and expertise. Last but not least, the cost for the entire project was aligned with the bid. The original bid contained very good allowances for high-quality materials (thick glass shower walls, Silestone / Hanstone quartz, high-quality ceramic tiles). The total cost exceeded the bid simply because we chose marble tiles instead of ceramic tiles as quoted in the bid. Shawn kept a very detailed log of all the revisions made to the bid and spent time to review them with us once the project was all completed. The bathroom is stunning! We do have other projects in mind and we will no doubt work with Shawn.
- Denis Duchesne
Great results! Better than expected! Shawn is an expert in many fields and it shows in his work. Like other reviewers have said he is very professional and very thorough. My project included some unique challenges (walls and floors not plumb or straight) which we overcame easily and creatively. We stayed on budget and finished ahead of schedule. Shawn works quickly which was very refreshing. He maintains excellent quality of his products and work, but does it more quickly than other contractors I have used in the past. This is helpful in a large and disruptive project and minimizes the mess. Due to his experience he helped avoid bad decisions or delays. The end results are beautiful and functional. I have other future projects both inside and outside that I will definitely do with K&S.
- KELLY MCSHANE
After researching various contractors on Angie's List to do a bathroom renovation in our house, we chose K&S for bathroom remodel. We loved the fact that Shawn was our primary point of contact from start to finish and that he would be the person that performed nearly all of the work himself from demolition down to the final finishing touches in putting everything together. To say that Shawn is a perfectionist may be a bit of an understatement. You can really tell that he takes pride in his work and that he has nothing but the best interest of the home owner in mind when he is working on their behalf. I felt confident in knowing that he doesn't take shortcuts in his work and that everything that was to be done was to be done right the first time so we would be sure not to have problems with our renovation down the road. He is happy to point out the difference in how he was constructing the bathroom and the shortcuts that were taken by the previous builders and how that adversely affected things (we did have some damp drywall and wall cavities as a result of things not being done properly to begin with). I definitely appreciated the detail that he went into explaining why he did things the way he did, why he used the products that he used, and the time that he took to answer my many questions along the way (I'm sure I probably drove him nuts some days that I kept talking and wouldn't leave him alone to do his work). After seeing his work, I really believe him when he says that if something isn't good enough to put into his own house, then he's not going to put it into your own place. Shawn was prompt in showing up to work each and everyday and finished the job in exactly the time that he said it would take. He even ended up working on a Saturday due to some changes (caused by us) that were made midway into the project just so the project would finish on time. I could go on and on about how happy we are with our remodel and the work done by K&S. Simply put, if you want a meticulous contractor that will use only high quality materials in his bids and that will get things done right the first time, you need look no further than K&S. We were so happy with our first experience with K&S that we've already booked a second project with them and are looking to have future work done by them during the summer (exterior work that would be difficult to do in the winter). If they service your area, I would highly recommend giving them a call!
- Arthur Uy
This is at least the 4th or 5th time we have utilized Shawn. My husband and I couldn't be happier with Shawn's work. He is a very good communicator, he is always on time, his work is very detailed and done correctly every time. Shawn always leaves our home cleaner then when he gets there. We are already working with Shawn to build a gate entering our driveway and he is also putting up a garage door for my husband's shed. Shawn is permanently in my contact list, we plan on working with him for many years to come.
- Stephanie Behm
The contractor was professional at all times. He kept me informed by updating me of the progress every day as well as what I could expect the next day. He worked efficiently and the quality was excellent. He offered great advice on the design and materials used. It was apparent that he took pride in his work and wanted to do the very best for me. The finished product far exceeded my expectations! I will call on him again in the future.
- Karen Holt
Shawn was very polite, prompt and courteous. So far, nothing has gone wrong in the past 24 hours. I was impressed that he only did what needed to be done, although I thought he would do more, but he said it was unnecessary as it would be done by the floor installers when they put in the new floor. He answered all my questions as I watched and learned that I am glad I did not try it on my own!
- Diane Hansmeier
Shawn is a perfectionist and very detail oriented. The old vanity was very low which meant the electrical outlet needed to be raised. When the old toilet was removed it was discovered that there had been a slow leak which had damaged the sub floor and needed to be replaced. The walls in the shower area were not square and needed to be straightened to prepare for tile installation. The first tub that was to be installed, was badly damaged on an edge for which the box was in perfect condition indicating the damage occurred before packing. Shawn was able to adjust his plan of work to accommodate the delay without significantly delaying the overall work project.The plumbing for the tub/shower and sink were not done properly with the prior installation which created challenges for Shawn. He was able to complete the task within code specifications. I appreciate Shawn's expertise and suggestions. This is the third bathroom Shawn has remodeled for me and I am very pleased with the end result
- Joyce Thompson
It went wonderfully! First, the end result is beautiful. We did have some water and other issues that were present. Shawn did a great job showing us what he was doing and why. He did a phenomenal job working with what was there and making adjustments where he could, without compromising on quality. He had great suggestions, without us finding ourselves with the project growing in scope. He was punctual, came up with creative solutions, and very clean! We had one small issue where a bracket fell off the other side of a wall and chipped the bathroom counter. Shawn brought it to my attention, took full responsibility and called experts to come in and repair the counter top. He told us if the repair couldn't be done we would be getting a new countertop at no cost. The repair was done (at no cost to us), and we can't even see where it was chipped! I so deeply respect Shawn taking ownership of that quickly and completely. I have never had a better experience with any contractor or business.
- Mark Hanson
Shawn is an experienced professional who was able to personally complete almost every aspect of our bath remodel. No detail escapes his attention, and he works on everything from the bare studs to the finished product until it is right. He arrived on time and completed the job in a timely manner. He honestly evaluated the condition of various appliances, roofing, venting, etc., and will be returning to perform replacements/repairs on these things. I highly recommend Shawn to anyone seeking to repair or remodel their existing home. You will not be disappointed. We love our updated bathroom!
- Beth Althof
The project went well. We were told that the work should take 2 to 2 1/2 weeks to complete. In spite of some delivery problems caused by the tile supplier, Shawn was able to finish the work within that time frame. Tear out, which included removing an old whirlpool tub, wall and floor tile, wallboard, toilet, mirror and vent fan, was completed in one day. When installing the new vent fan, Shawn discovered a problem with our vent system which he was able to partially correct now and will complete later when the snow is off our roof. During the installation stage he each day informed us what he would be working on and what to expect over the next several days. We were amazed at how much he accomplished each day. On small projects such as ours, it's an advantage to have a person like Shawn who can handle a variety of trades, i.e. plumbing, carpentry, electrical, tiling, etc. It saves time and it saves money. He also insists on buying top line supplies and fixtures, and doing a first class job of installation so you end up with a quality project. We now have a bathroom with new tub and shower, new floor and wall tile, new lights, mirrors and toilet, and the quietest vent fan around. Thanks Shawn!
- Edward Simko
Shawn is an experienced professional who was able to personally complete almost every aspect of our bath remodel. No detail escapes his attention, and he works on everything from the bare studs to the finished product until it is right. He arrived on time and completed the job in a timely manner. He honestly evaluated the condition of various appliances, roofing, venting, etc., and will be returning to perform replacements/repairs on these things. I highly recommend Shawn to anyone seeking to repair or remodel their existing home. You will not be disappointed. We love our updated bathroom!
- Beth Althof
The work on our bathroom took two weeks to do. During that time Shawn (the contractor) completely removed everything from the bathroom in order to start new. The categories he worked on are as follows Drywall - He took out several walls including one that had a large mirror on it. That was significant as the original installer of the mirror had left plumbing exposed behind the mirror. He took out the ceiling above the tub area, raised the roof, and installed a light. All of the drywall was installed very professionally and while mudding the walls even took out some of the imperfections of the remaining walls (including unevenness of the wall itself). By removing the drywall in the tub area he exposed some problems like improper electrical wiring and no shutoff valves for the tub area. Ceramic tile: He completely took out the old tile including the floor tile.Which was a good thing because in doing that he exposed the fact that the toilet stool was leaking so much it had started to rot the floorboards. He installed the new ceramic tile beautifully including some glass tile inlay. The floor tile had some unevenness in each tile and when it was done you could not tell there was any difference between one tile to the next. The same was true with the tile for the shower stall. Plumbing: The toilet stool plumbing had to be redone both in the bathroom and in the basement to correct the problem of leakage which was done right. The plumbing for the vanity also had to be redone as the shutoff valves there were frozen and could not be turned so new ones had to be installed. A new shower drain was put in and the pipes were roto cleaned so the drains would work well. This was done in both the bathroom that was being remodeled and another bathroom that had a slow draining problem. Carpentry: We had wanted to install an entertainment center as a vanity in the bathroom. Shawn took the vanity and no matter what problems he encountered he got the center to work as a vanity - and there were several. It took some knowledge of carpentry to get this to work but it was finished right along with everything else- professionally and done well. I just love the finished project. He also corrected a problem with the shelving in the bathroom. He added some narrow shelving brackets (which were very hard to find) and added two more shelves. This made the unit much more usable. Electrical: The electrical problems were numerous. Poor electrical wiring in the tub area (already mentioned), poor electrical wiring at the outlets, installing a light in the shower area (which meant he had to go up to the attic to encounter more problems with the insulation there). He installed two switches for the bathroom so we could turn on the lights only in the area we wanted to use. Very well done. All in all, in every detail, Shawn showed amazing knowledge of the areas that he worked with. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who had any problem at all or who wanted to have some remodeling done. Our bathroom went from a seedy old bathroom to a real show place! All in all it was a wonderful experience and everything was done really well and in time. Please give K&S Remodeling five gold stars. He deserves it!!
- Susan Buscho
My husband and I couldn't not be more pleased with the work Shawn did for us. He is very detailed with his work, everything is perfect. Shawn went way above and beyond with our project. He helped me pick out paint, pulls for all of our cabinets, the backsplash, he made recommendations on lighting, our faucet, the layout of the kitchen, even the kitchen sink. Shawn is very honest and ethical. Many times, when you hire a stranger, you really have no idea what you are getting into. We never felt that way working with Shawn. My husband and I could both tell immediately that what he committed to would be completed the way we had agreed upon. Shawn is a one man show at K & S, it was nice to only work with him. When he did bring in other folks to measure, etc. Shawn watched them like a hawk. There were many times I asked Shawn to take a look at another area of our house to get his ideas and recommendations. He was very helpful in explaining what should or could be done. He didn't have to do that. It took him extra time and he never charged us for his extra efforts. We would recommend Shawn to anyone. In fact, we already have other projects we will utilize Shawn for in our home. Our kitchen is more than we ever could have imagined, it's beautiful, we couldn't be happier!!!
- Stephanie Behm
Shawn met all deadlines and managed the project so that we didn't have to sweat the details. His cabinet, glass and tile people were all very professional and helpful, as well. Shawn repaired several items around the house that just came up, which was fantastic. It was as stress-free as a remodel can be and the quality of his work was untouchable.
- Gretchen Corkrean
I've hired many contractors in my day, but by far this has been one of the best experiences having work done on my home. Shawn does 3 things that are a mark of a great contractor in my opinion. The first thing is, he keeps to his schedule. Secondly, he keeps you informed. Lastly, he keeps the job site clean. Shawn doesn't compromise when it comes to the quality of the materials he uses, or the work he does. Shawn takes complications as a challenge. Instead of just throwing up his hands he figures out ways to solve the problem. On top of everything else, Shawn is a fun and personable person to have around. I would not hesitate to call K & S again to do anything on my home.
- William Fenton
Had to wait our turn, but that was o.k. with us. We wanted the job done right. The shower he tore out was leaking after less than 2 years. Installation of shower base, tile, and glass doors were all excellent. He worked well with all the sub contractors (roofer, glass company, tile company). Very little hassle for us. Was always present when subs were working - and checked their work. Very considerate of our schedule and arrangements that worked for us.
- Don Martin
The start date was moved some due to the cabinet order and some other projects that Shawn was completing. The benefit of using Shawn is that he does one job at a time and is committed to it throughout the process. The downside of this is if the job prior to your job is taking longer, your start time can be delayed. With some thorough pre-planning, we were ready with the necessary selections, i.e.faucets, microwave, and counter top. Shawn was able to complete the demolition in a day. He is very efficient and gets things done while also controlling the amount of dust and debris in the home. With any remodeling, what lies beneath the existing structure can only be guessed at until the structure is removed. Shawn is able to assess the condition of the underlying structure and make sound decisions to ensure the new product/structure will have a sound surface in which to be applied. Shawn worked closely with the cabinet maker, the counter top company and the flooring store. He was instrumental in getting flooring issues resolved. We did change our silestone countertop choice as the project was in process. This change was worrisome for Shawn and he felt the change may delay the job and possibly add additional costs to the project. The change however did not delay the job and he was able to get the new color order and processed for installation. Shawn did a tile backsplash in the kitchen. He has done tiling in another project at our home. His tile work is stunning. He had an amazing eye for tile design and his work is meticulous. The final results are gorgeous.
- Mary Brixius
My countertop turned out beautifully. Shawn, the owner, is great to work with. You could hardly tell anyone had done work in my house when he was done. He cleaned up after himself and even vacuumed my stairs! I will definitely use him again for any future projects and will recommend him to others.
- Megan Mikulski
He is simply the best. He did a fantastic job and is such a perfectionist. We've had soooo many compliments on our kitchen and have referred him to all of our friends. We can't wait for the next project.
- Curt Meverden