Sunset Serenity is the perfect name for a beautiful home tucked on the point of a prestigious Southeastern Wisconsin lake. Observe a sunset from one of the four exterior sitting areas, and you’ll see that the name says it all! The owners of Sunset Serenity set their minds on finding a lake property during COVID, and, with the help of their realtor, they did. The home initially wasn’t precisely what they wanted, but they loved the location and knew it would be perfect with some changes. That is when Colby Construction, Wisconsin’s premier custom lake home builder, stepped in.
Pete Feichtmeier and the Colby Construction team were referred to the new homeowners by their realtor and designer. “Once we met with Pete, we were confident that Colby Construction was the right choice for us,” the couple explained. They had already identified some of the additions and changes they wanted, which included a detached garage and a boathouse. Architect Bryan Tom, the owner of A.D.S., also recommended by their designer, joined the team to begin transforming the space.
The home’s outside structure remained as it was with the additional enhancements of stone, railing, a new deck, and a swimming pool. Another change to the exterior was an outdoor living area with a screened-in porch. Changes to the interior included the addition of wainscoting and shiplap to give character to the main living area and master suite ceilings. They updated the flooring to white oak throughout the entire house. The master suite and lower level were renovated entirely, giving them a comfortable lake aura to fit the couple’s lifestyle.
The couple was very involved in every aspect of the remodel. “Colby was very open to our change requests that occurred throughout the process. They also provided suggestions and gave us advice on the best way to tackle issues,” they shared.
Because this was a major remodel, challenges did occur. These mainly resulted from the renovation projects’ unknown issues that occurred during construction. The Colby team oversaw issues that were outside the original scope.
“The Colby team expects high quality from their contractors. The team would walk through our home and make notes on items that needed addressing, many of which we did not notice. Noah and Danielle of Colby Construction were great with the follow-up and scheduling of contractors,” they said.
The couple lived in the home during the entire renovation, so they were able to see the changes day to day, and watch the process beginning to end. Their dedicated project manager was Noah Weber, and they enjoyed working with him and appreciated his prompt communication, sound knowledge base, and dedication to the project.
“He stopped by daily and was always willing to take the time to answer our questions, some not even related to construction! We would highly recommend Noah as a project manager,” they shared. “It was rewarding to be able to see everything come together and turn the house into a comfortable, personal living space that fits our needs.”
The couple was very impressed with the Colby Construction team and the overall quality, workmanship, and attention to detail during construction.
They shared the following when asked if any lessons were learned from this experience when considering a significant home renovation: “We had started this process with a different builder, and it just did not feel right. We then decided to hire an architect and interview other builders. Make sure that you trust the construction company that you use.”
The couple has different favorite parts and details of the home. He loves all of the new storage on the property, and she loves the outdoor living space and looks forward to using it all four seasons.
Colby has supported them post-construction, always willing to answer questions and provide direction, even after the projects were complete.
When asked for an overall summary of the building process with Colby Construction, this is what they had to say!
“The Colby team was awesome throughout the entire building process. While we are glad to be done with construction, we will miss seeing the team on a daily basis. Their quality, responsiveness, and professionalism is unmatched!”
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