Studio 810 Design/Build

Studio 810 was an exceptional partner to work with. I use “partner” instead of “contractor” or “vendor” because we truly felt like we were in this together through every challenge. Our project was a significant one: adding a second-story master suite and completing a full exterior update (transforming brick to stone, installing new siding, moving windows, and refreshing paint). Tim and his team handled everything—from design challenges to subcontractor issues and old-house quirks—with professionalism and care. I’ll miss seeing Tim’s smiling face bouncing into my kitchen! "The boys," as I came to call Vince, Tommy, and Matt, were incredible. They were polite, punctual, and clean, and they always ensured we were involved in decisions, even on the smallest details. Judy, who managed the office, is a gem. She responded quickly to every question and was an amazing support throughout. I was thrilled to hug her in person when she visited the site! One thing that sets Studio 810 apart is Tim’s process. He breaks the project into three phases with separate contracts, giving flexibility to align before moving forward. This approach showed us that he valued earning our trust at every step. What initially sold me on Studio 810 was Tim’s thoroughness during our first meeting. He walked through the entire home to assess the job, crawling into tight spaces and inspecting every detail. That upfront effort saved us from costly change orders later. While most of the process was seamless, there are a few things I wish I’d handled differently. The designs are hand-drawn, which made adjustments more time-consuming. Because of this, I hesitated to request changes and now feel the bathroom is too large, while the master bedroom could be bigger. A beam in the wall also caused window spacing issues in the master bedroom—something that was on the plans but didn’t register until I saw it in practice. These were lessons learned for me: speak up early if something doesn’t feel right. Even with these minor regrets, the experience was fantastic. We stayed close to budget, and Tim was always available by phone when needed. The entire team became like family during the year-long project. I can’t recommend Studio 810 enough. While I’ll miss having them around, I’m thrilled to enjoy the incredible results of their hard work.Read More

Our recently finished basement has become our favorite space in our house. We had at least two contractors ghost us after walking through our original 1930s unfinished basement. A couple months later, I tried again after seeing Tim's pictures on Houzz of his basement work. He did a walk through and I was immediately smitten with his ability to discuss both the engineering side of things and the design potential. He saw our basement as the challenge it was but was excited to rise to that challenge. As a woman, I appreciated that he treated me as an equal and we often had brainstorming sessions to overcome especially stubborn obstacles. As I was on a work sabbatical during the time they were here, his crew became like part of our extended family and I felt very comfortable sharing my space with them. He was always upfront about the cost of each part of the process so I there were no surprises at the end of the project. He did things by the book, ensuring that they were done right and within code. After the project ended, we had an issue pop up that was the result of a decision we (both Tim and I) made during the remodel. Unlike what you might expect with some contractors after a project is considered done, Tim was immediately responsive and working with us to find a solution at no additional cost. Finally, I have to give a shout out to his office manager, Judy. She was so helpful during the design phase when we were selecting different elements and just was fun to work with. Overall, working with Studio 810, Tim, and his crew was a very positive experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Kitchen remodel Tim?Read More

Tim as an architect: My wife and I bought a 23 acre property in April of 2021 and spent a while talking to different architects to begin the process of building our dream home. We eventually came across Studio 810 and met with Tim in person and felt like we had finally found someone that understood what we were looking for while also showing true passion for the project. When we went over Tims profile we didn't see anything that had the type of style we were going for. He made it clear to us that it was important to trust him as an architect when it comes to capturing what the customer wants. We may not have liked the style of some of his past projects but the important thing is each of those customers loved them and that's what makes a great architect. We came to Tim with a long list of what we were looking for and he nailed it. The layout was exactly what we were going for and the drawings showing the front and back of the house were exceptional! We were blown away and could finally see our forever home. Tim as a builder: Luckily for us Tim was also able to bid on the project as a builder. This was another plus because usually things get lost in translation as another builder interprets what the architect had envisioned, We felt fully confident in Tims abilities to make it come to life and decided to move forward with the process and eventually broke ground in December 2021. 2022 was probably the most challenging year on record for builders because of the number of supply issues distributors faced. Thankfully for us Tim managed to navigate the tricky landscape better than most. There were obviously some delays along the way but nothing major that held up the project for weeks. We asked a million questions throughout the build which Tim took the time to answer and made us more knowledge of the process and better home owners in the end. The most important thing is there was mature communication between us and him the entire time. It was okay if we voiced our disapproval of something during construction and okay for him to push back on some of our ideas that may not have been very well thought out. That to us is the most important piece of the puzzle when starting a project like this. Fast forward to today...we are now sitting here writing this in our brand new house that looks even better than the drawing and could not be happier! Watching our forever home come to life is something we'll never forget and we have Tim and his guys to thank for it.Read More

Tim designed our basement project which included a full bath, kitchen and widened widows and doors. We are very pleased with how it turned out and it is now our favorite space in the house. We liked the design so much we are working With Tim on a new project currently. Highly recommend!Read More

Our house desperately needed a "face lift" from a 1950's feel to more of an estate presence. Timothy created a design beyond our expectations. As a result, we are in the process of implementing the design.Read More