“My husband and I hired Caldwell & Johnson to do a renovation on our cottage in North Kingstown. As empty nesters, we wanted a welcoming retreat for family gatherings and summer fun. The Caldwell & Johnson team helped us make this concept a reality. With the aid of 3-D design tools, we were able to fine-tune our ideas into construction drawings that allowed for precise pricing and budgeting. Working with Caldwell & Johnson made us feel like we were actively involved in the process at every stage. We understood the timeline and were consulted regularly about progress. From start to finish, the process was professional and the end result was beyond our expectations. Best of all – there were no budget overruns. We highly recommend Caldwell & Johnson without reservation.”

“I give Dave Caldwell and his team my highest recommendation. I had a tear down/rebuild on Great Island in Narragansett. Dave was able to greatly assist in navigating the regulatory maze to get the necessary approvals to make the project a reality. The scope and the projected cost were very accurately estimated so there were no hidden surprises. Dave and his team meet with me on a weekly basis to discuss the progress and address the issues that may have arisen. The workmanship was superb with excellent oversight. The outside vendors we used provided great service/products at reasonable cost. The project was completed in the estimated timetable.”

“We did a whole-house renovation with Caldwell & Johnson and could not have been happier with the outcome. When renovating a historic house there are always a lot of surprises (none of them good) and you have to trust your partner completely. Dave & Tina Caldwell are a great team, who know their craft and are endlessly patient with the many, many decisions that have to be made to get the job done. We are very happy that we chose them and would recommend them without reservation to anyone who wants a reliable, capable partner. My wife was especially happy working with Tina, who has a great design sense of her own but also worked well with my wife’s taste to come up with practical, beautiful choices.”

“It was by chance that we met Dave Jr. After talking to him at length about his ideas and Green building techniques we decided to explore having him build us a home, once we started working with him, we never looked back. We brought him a house plan we found online and after customizing it together he built us a beautiful, comfortable, energy efficient home! Unlike other builders we have worked with Dave has a personal touch. Right from the beginning he was very involved with weekly status meetings and was available anytime we needed him. Dwayne, the finish carpenter, built us a beautiful custom fireplace mantel and other custom finishing touches to make our home a showplace. Through Dave’s tireless efforts our home was the first home in RI and the second in New England to earn the Builders Challenge Certification and received The National Green Building Standard Silver Award. Dave also worked hard to find us Green/energy incentives and we ended up getting two substantial rebates. The project was completed on time and on budget and we are definitely enjoying the energy savings. We would highly recommend Dave and all of the staff at Caldwell and Johnson.”

“We hired Caldwell & Johnson (C&J) for Dave’s knowledge of green technology. Before the project began Dave showed us other houses, he had built using some of this technology. In the last stages of design, we decided to use photovoltaic technology. C&J installed solar shingles on the south facing roof that are producing more kilowatts than we are consuming. The photovoltaics coupled with other building techniques C&J uses to produce energy efficient homes (e.g., foam insulation) earned us a Home Energy Rating Certificate with 5 stars plus rating. Dave followed through to get the house tested for its energy efficiency and we received certificates with the results. C&J was also top rate in terms of designing the interior details of the house. For example, board and batten was installed on the walls of the open staircase, craftsman style trim on all windows including some open transoms, and help when choosing finishes (e.g., tile). Dave’s team is very knowledgeable and professional!”

“I would recommend this company to my friends or anyone who requires an energy update on their property. We are quite pleased with the extensive work they have done on our home. They have made our residence more liveable and energy efficient. Ms. Caldwell’s decorating guidance was appropriate and current and well within our budget. In fact, the entire project was designed to fit our means. Deadlines were met and the work was totally professional.”

“Did major renovation of a newly-purchased house. They did detailed plan before starting work, and the project followed the plan without troubles. On budget, excellent work, on time; if anything seemed to be veering off course, it was quickly caught and addressed. Honest firm that works with integrity. I would use them again without hesitation.”