We chose Karr Bick in large part due to their assurance to work within our budget, among other reasons. We paid a retainer and scheduled a contractor to begin work eight months out. Then, proposals for materials included NO consideration for our budget. This was not a 10-15% miss, but rather a 30-40% miss! Several months passed before we realized that our budget was not able to be met. Further adding to our extreme disappointment and frustration, Karr Bick has refused to refund our retainer (which would have been applied towards the cost of the project). Our project is now delayed as we search for a new path. Be careful – the disregard for budget and lack of transparency in pricing...
Read moreMy wife and I hired Karr Bick to expand and remodel the first floor of our home. We have been living in the new space for over two years and still find the design, decor and functionality to be extraordinary. We recently installed new windows in a portion of our home and invited our designer (Jenny Rausch) to return and help with some key interior design issues (paint and window treatments) to ensure a seamless integration with the key aspects of the previous remodel - we could not have been happier with the...
Read moreI never wanted to build a house. My husband stumbled upon the perfect piece of land and we both fell in love with it. Having worked with Jenny of Karr Bick on a 3-story rehab in Soulard, I told him I would do it if she could help us. I needed her to help me get through a million decisions for two reasons. She knew what mattered to me and she helped me spend my money wisely. Everyone who comes to our home tells us how warm and welcoming it is. I have the best of both...
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