We had a wonderful experience with Parker Homes and Renovations. If you are like us, you dread the mere thought of a remodeling job! The research and bid process is stressful enough! We did all the “right” steps by getting several bids and ideas and checking references. We knew we wanted to convert our garage into a special room that would be capable of cancelling out the noise of the rest of the house. We also knew we needed to add a carport that didn’t appear cheap. These facts were about all we had going into the process.
Ryan Parker earned our business. He listened to what our primary goal was and added ideas that were progressive and added to the “new” room’s aesthetics and function. Specifically, he explained the need to use foam insulation within the walls for sound reduction, suggested moving our washer and dryer into the new room by housing it into a separate enclosed area in the room, and then replacing the area that previously housed the washer and dryer with a utility complete with a Silestone top that matched our kitchen island.
Ideas are great, but for many, single dimension drawings are very hard to translate into what the final end product will really look like. Unlike the other 5 bids we obtained, Ryan utilized a computer assisted drafting program to bring the room and carport into 3D life. Obviously, a picture wasn’t what won Ryan our business. His bid wasn’t the highest or lowest, but his patience in tweaking ideas and explaining every step and detail of the project were miles beyond his competition. Unfairly, we were a bit concerned about how young Ryan Parker was and couldn’t help but wonder if this would be an issue. This proved to be a mute concern! Ryan grew up in this business with his father. The people he utilizes for every aspect of his projects are those who have worked for him and his father for several years and many, over a decade.
During the process, Ryan, was un-flappable! With any remodeling, issues not expected are the norm, not the exception. We’d get worried, and Ryan would simply reply: “it’s not a problem, we can take care of it”. Ryan demands and expects that his projects are nothing less to what he would allow in his own personal home. Ryan’s attention to detail is beyond reproach. During the process, he would add small improvements that proved to be some of the most wonderful aspects of the room.
We can’t begin to explain how wonderful his work lead to what we have now named the “perfect room”. The carport is impossible to know that is an addition! He tied the roof to the existing roof and matched the rock on the house to the bottom of the supporting beams. We have a golf cart automatic garage opener that allows access to the storeroom portion of the previous garage that was a wonderful idea on his part and allows us to store our bikes and lawn equipment. The inside of the room is so beautiful and functional and exceeds our expectations in so many ways.
Parker Homes and Renovations have earned our business for life. How we wish we had the money to hire them to build a custom home form scratch! We have repeatedly told Ryan to feel free to use us as a reference. Our frustration is knowing that our words are simply unable to explain how wonderful the project turned out!
Sincerely,
-E.O. & K.C.
New Braunfels, Tx
Job: New Braunfels Remodel
Description: Close in garage and make room
Enclosure, Carport Addition
Utility Move and vanity install
We hired Ryan to help us add on to our home. We live on a narrow lot on the river which is partially in the flood zone. It was a very tricky situation but Ryan took on the task with no hesitation. He helped us configure a plan that worked with all our particular needs and addressed ones we weren’t even aware of. Every detail was well thought out.
I was amazed at how much work Ryan actually did. He was on the job almost everyday and most of the time he was either doing the work himself or helping out his workers. Ryan made himself available to us all the time. These days, its hard to find customer service like that. If I called him I was almost guaranteed he would pick up the phone and if not he would return my calls that day, even if it were bad news.
Building or remodeling is challenging enough, and we were actually still living at our house during all of this construction. Ryan made the process easier and moved the project along at a very timely manner. He made sure we were happy at every stage of the project. He is truly a one of a kind business man. In fact, its hard not to consider him a friend looking out for our best interests during it all instead of a contractor.
He came up with so many great ideas, trying to find a useful or unique things to do in every room. He didn’t like wasted space and we liked how he was trying to maximize every dollar we spent. This guy is seriously creative as well! His tile designs are one of a kind. He helped us with paint colors, tile colors, and cabinet styles… so many decisions but Ryan has such great taste and vision, we trusted his opinions. He even took a damaged dresser and refurbished it into a beautiful vanity for our bathroom. I get so many compliments on all the unique details Ryan put into the addition. My only complaint is that he didn’t redo my whole house!
I would recommend Ryan (Parker Homes & Renovations) to anyone! He is honest, hard-working and creative. You can tell he loves doing what he does and it shows in his finished product. He is truly a nice guy and easy to work with. He handled everything we threw at him with professionalism and ease. I can’t wait to start another project with him!
-L. H. & B. H.
McQueeney
Job: McQueeney addition/remodel
Description: 500 sqft pier & beam addition
Entry, Bedroom, Closet, Bathroom, Utility
Kitchen Remodel
We recently received this thank you letter from a niece of one of our customers. Its always good to know that you are appreciated, especially when it comes unexpectedly! We appreciate all our customers just the same!
[To protect the privacy of our customers and their niece, names have been replaced with generic titles.]
Job: Lake Dunlap demo/clean/addition/remodel
Description: 2500 sqft demo/rebuild + 500sqft addition
flooded house on water demo/clean, add 500sqft, 800sqft porch addition
full remodel and update
Parker Renovation recently completed upgrades to my home, which happened to be built by Parker Distinguished Homes 10 years ago. The job included removing an electric fireplace with the mantel and associated wood trim, construction of a corner built-in unit, and removing large bathroom mirrors. The corner unit is perfect; no one can tell it was just added to the bedroom – a true characteristic of a professional. The attention to details to ensure the replaced wall texture and paint matched the existing was phenomenal. They did not just do a “patch job” they worked it until it was right making the decision to re-texture the entire wall because they were no pleased with the “patched” look. Truly a professional job!
L.L.
New Braunfels, TX
Job: Southbank minor remodel
Description: Remove fireplace/sheetrock patch
sheetrocked entertainment unit
painting
We have contracted Parker Homes for remodeling projects numerous times.
The satisfaction for the work done on these projects has been at the highest level. We are very pleased with quality of work from the beginning of the process to the end. We would highly recommend Parker Homes for any remodeling or new home construction.
LA & AA
New Braunfels, TX
Job: Tile
Description: Shower and Backsplash
This is a testimonial to the wonderful job that Ryan Parker of “Parker Homes & Renovations” did for us.
We had our hall bath shower and counter top renovated with new sink and tile and are 100% happy with Ryan’s work. Ryan and his crew are very dependable and professional and at the same time very personable and friendly. We enjoyed them in our home. They were very clean and presentable and kept the job-site orderly as they worked. They finished the job as promised on time and were very eager to please.
We will have them back when we decide to redo our countertops in our kitchen.
HH
Wimberly, TX
Job: Tile
Description: Shower, Countertop and Backsplash
In April 2010, when we made the decision to add three feet to an existing smaller bedroom, extend our utility room and add a full bathroom with shower that accessed the outside to our pool, we immediately thought of Ryan Parker and Parker Renovations. We knew of Ryan’s quality of work and reputation.
During the first month of our new endeavor, we met with Ryan as he devoted many hours with us. Ryan listened to our needs and ideas, and came up with amazing plans for the new addition. The whole time during this process, Ryan provided customer service as he was attentive to our needs.
As our house was being transformed, we could see the quality and pride that Ryan exhibited in his work. During this process, we were still living in our house, and Ryan made sure that we were minimally impacted by the construction. Along the way, we wanted to have new floors installed in our kitchen, install a window in our dining room to provide natural light, and put up a new fence in the front side of our house. Ryan enthusiastically accepted the new requests and worked them into the existing project timeline. We couldn’t be happier.
Once the project was completed, the new addition not only added incredible curb appeal to the front of our house, but we are just as happy with the back side as it blended well with the layout of our pool. The existing wood deck was extended with the new project as well. The one thing we were looking for was a seamless appearance, and Ryan surpassed our expectations!
We will definitely recommend Parker Renovations to anyone looking for home updates, additions, or renovations. Even today, Ryan continues to follow up with us to see if we happy with our addition and if there is anything we need. And of course we are. We know we will enjoy the many years to come with our new addition and investment.
K.G. and D.G
New Braunfels, TX
Job: Home Addition
Description: Storage, Utility, Bathroom, Fence & Deck
Dear Parker Renovations,
I was just reading today\’s Macaroni Kid and came across your \”Help a Teacher Out\” project. I am a teacher and I am completely blown away by your great plan! Thank you for acknowledging that teachers spend a lot of their own money to provide necessary teaching tools in the classroom. Thank you for putting together this project and for blessing some deserving teachers! You are awesome!
M.A.
New Braunfels, TX
These are absolutely the best DIY videos I have ever used. Thank you for the clear instructions, the list of materials and tools at the beginning of the videos, the camera work that makes the task at hand so easy to understand-for the us who usually skip the manual. I am inspired to tackle bigger projects. I feel like I am working with an expert right at hand.
M.M.
Ruidoso, NM
PS: Ryan is cute too. And never condescending! Such a relief
Dear Ryan,
We absolutely love our second Parker Home! It exceeds our expectations in a home and in a home builder!
The vision of this home is so creative and personal to our needs. Our first home that you built us was perfect and this one is more of the same. The quality and construction of this home is bar none. We knew when we chose Parker Distinguished Homes that we would get the detail, creativeness, and attention that we needed to feel comfortable. Building on over two acres was new to us, but you made it an easy adjustment and walked us through the whole process. You made changes that we wanted and saved us as much money as possible and helped us stay on budget. That was very important to us. You guys didnt even bat an eye. You just helped us get the most out of our dollar and it paid off. Our home is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for!
We would never use another builder. Thanks for listening to us as customers and making us feel appreciated. It means a lot to us. Every time I walk into my home, it takes my breath away. We absolutely love it and we are grateful to you at Parker Distinguished Homes for making our dream house come true… for the second time!
Sincerely and with much gratitude,
W.S and B.S.
Rockwall Ranch
New Braunfels, TX
Job: New Home
Description: 4200 sqft. New Custom Home
His work is outstanding. The homes he builds are beautiful because of the extra care that he puts into them. His designs are impeccable. We consider ourselves lucky to own a Parker home and we are still marveling at his work. I give him high ratings on all counts.
Homeowner Courtesy Angies List,
L.C.
Providence Place
New Braunfels, TX
Job: New Home
Description: around 1700 sqft. New Custom Home
The reasons we chose Parker Renovations for our project:
1. honest and ethical approach/attitude
2. had creative ideas for our job
3. did their best to stay within the budget and time frame
4. strong and positive communication throughout the project
5. their workmanship
Should the oppportunity arise, we would choose Parker again for our project-
L.S. & D.S.
New Braunfels, TX
Job: Large Remodel
Description: 800sqft addition, second story, kitchen remodel, deck addition
Parker Homes built our home in 2005. Several builders have come in and develpoed in our subdivision. the houses built by Parker Homes have been the highest quality of the houses in our neighborhood. Our neighbors have repeatedly told us they wish Parker had built their homes.
The attention to detail and responsiveness to our needs lead us to come back again and contract with Parker Renovations to enclose our porch to create a sunroom on the back of the house in August 2008.
The design/estimate process has always been very professional. Work has always been completed on time, within budget and in an accommodating manner.
We should gladly recommend Parker Homes/Parker Renovations for consideration on any new construction, upgrade or renovations project to anyone.
J.C. & S.C.
New Braunfels, TX
Job: Remodel
Description: Porch Enclosure
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