I have referred them and continue to refer them to others. Strongly recommend Baylakes Builders.

Expertise

Expertise - Great team with probably over 100 years of building experience among them.

Professional & Organized

Professional & Organized - Ryan is on the ball. Really helped the numbers side of the project come together for us and stay on budget (with what was controllable). Dan was on-site and kept the subs in order and home was completed on-time for our Fall Showcse.

Innovation

Innovation - Paul and Dawn had some great ideas during the planning process adding a hallway, utilizing a play area on our 2nd floor and being able to add a covered porch to our plan. Also had to get creative due to our HOA restrictions and they were able to figure out how to work within those guidelines to still get the home that we wanted with minimal compromise.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality - Excellent quality. They really have a great team of subs that they work with and can count on to get the job done and done right. Now we're a few months after the build and I can say that they/the subs still take pride and care about their quality of work as there have been a couple that have come back and fixed/tweaked/corrected a couple small items under their warranty and we've had no issues with them not answering our calls or coming back to correct those items.

Communication

Communication - The whole team was amazing to chat with and communicated with us via phone calls, texts, emails, and in person meetings. I was always able to get ahold of whomever I needed to.

Punchlist

Punchlist - We are now a few months past the build so I can answer this question better now then I would've been able to if immediately following our completion. We've had a few things that needed to be resolved after our construction and we have had no issues with the subs coming back out to do what was needed. Excellent follow up by their team and their subs.

Selections Process

Selections Process - Dawn is such a great asset to the team. The house (in our opinion) looks amazing due to her ability to guide us through the selection process. We had a really good idea of what we wanted, but she made it happen. Who knew there were like 30 shades of white!! She really helped us not only pick the correct 'white' or 'grey' or whatever it was we were working on but also was cognizant of our budget. Big win for the stone she was able to secure for us within our budget as well, like I mentioned above.

We’ve had so many positive comments on our house. Looking forward towards many years of enjoyment.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Their professionalism and how quick they responded to any concerns we had.

The Baylake Builders staff guides their customers through each step of the building process. They are easy to communicate with and they have wonderful subcontractors! We highly recommend Baylake Builders!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - They met or exceeded my expectations a lot with just the small detailing. They did a really good job communicating in the end if there were any issues. With COVID-19 and the pandemic, they did a great job making sure everything was up to my standards.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - I would definitely recommend them to anybody, especially in this time with pandemic and COVID-19 making things difficult. They were very easy to work with and did a very good job.

We were extremely happy with Bay Lakes throughout the process...from lot selection and home design, to interior and external decisions, they were patient with us and helped us make good decisions.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality - We are very happy with the construction and feel like Bay Lakes built us a great home.

Communication

Communication - Bay Lakes was very proactive in their communication with us, and the change order process provided clear tracking on cost change as we progressed through the construction process.

Employees & Subcontractors

Employees & Subcontractors - Everyone we worked with at Bay Lakes was helpful and the subcontractors that we met with were easy to work with too.

Selections Process

Selections Process - Dawn was wonderful to work with and tried to really understand our tastes and preferences. When we sometime had no clue on what to select, she made excellent recommendations. We relied on her, really valued the input she provided, and are happy with the end result.

We would recommend Bay Lakes Builders to anyone wanting to build a new home. Paul an Dawn were very nice and took time with us to make sure we got it right. Once the plans were in place, Ryan, Mike and Dan took over and contacted us when decisions needed to be made.They let us know what was going on and we knew when the contractors would be there. When it was time to pick out finishes, Dawn set up appointments to pick out those things. She was very helpful keeping us on track with budget and color choices so we weren't all over the place. Of course it was covid time and things did not go smoothly. We have built before so we knew the process. Working with sub contractors with the covid pandemic was not easy. We had a few ups and downs, but in the end the house turned out beautiful. My one complaint would be was to have had Paul out there at times to see if we had any concerns and at the end, do a full walkthrough. This would have helped us get things done that were neglected. Things like spotty stained woodwork, nail holes not filled, toe kicks not nailed down and handles on cabinets a little uneven. We built a house over 4 thousand square feet, and paid a lot of money for. Those little details do make a difference and should have been done. Thet is why a walkthrough is important. We love the house, it is beautiful. We would recommend them.

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Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Paul and Dawn along with the members of there staff were great. If we had any questions or concerns they called or talked with us in person to address the issues. The design was tweaked to meet our vision. The house turned out beautiful.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The design and selection process was easy. I also appreciated being able to know where we were relative to the budget/cost. Calls and emails returned extremely promptly.

They were very easy to work with, made every possible change they could make to make us happy.

It was very important to us to find a builder we felt comfortable with. I tend to do a lot of research before making any purchase, as building a house may be one of the biggest projects/purchases we ever make, we took a few steps to find the best fit for us. We interviewed 6 different builders with Bay Lakes being our last meeting. We wished to build a more modest home. A number of other builders left us feeling that we were not worth their time in comparison to the higher cost projects they have. Dawn and Paul asked us questions that the 5 other builders did not which supported that they listened to our needs and took us seriously. They spent an hour and a half with us on the first meeting, in comparison to others who spent 15-20 minutes.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - We love our house and we would definitely recommend Bay Lakes if you are building in the area.

this is the second time with Bay Lakes and the quality is spot on, The allowances are also better than most

Employees & Subcontractors

Employees & Subcontractors - everyone was great to work with from the employees at Bay Lakes to the electrician, plumber, and all of the subs

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Paul Soletski went over and above in helping me secure my lo t and in the redesigning of my master bathroom, Dawn Soletski is knowledgeable and fun when selecting designs, and Ryan Soletski is precise and accurate in all of the budget processes!

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - They did a very good job communicating.

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - All of Bay Lakes employees/professionals provided good service.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - They were kind and very professional. I am convinced that, with their many years' experience in this locality and in this market, Bay Lakes Builders was the right builder for me.

We built a house with Bay Lakes 20 years ago and had a great experience so we went back to them to build our next home. Our recent experience was even better. It was a smooth process that was fun. The staff is all good people who enjoy their job and want your home building experience to be a positive. My wife really enjoyed working with Dawn who is an exceptional interior designer.

Absolutely! I wouldn't go to anyone else

Communication

Communication - Everyone who works at Bay Lakes or works for them responded right away either by phone, text, or email.

Problem Resolution

Problem Resolution - Bay Lakes was on top of any question or concern we had and they talked us through it so we understood. Even offered suggestions they thought would be a good fit for us and our family

Sales Knowledge

Sales Knowledge - They are professionals and know what they are talking about which made trusting them very easy

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - Building a beautiful home and coming in below contract. Never thought that would happen

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - I would give them 10 stars if I could! Building our first home couldn't have gone any better or any easier. EVERYONE was beyond helpful and professional. Paul, Dawn, Ryan and Mike are great to work with. Always happy to see or hear from you

Yes, we wouldn’t hesitate recommending Bay Lakes Builders, in fact we already have.

Communication

Communication - Absolutely and in a very timely fashion.

Condition of Home

Condition of Home - Yes and when we did the walk through Dan was even more meticulous about details than even we were.

Quality Of Workmanship

Quality Of Workmanship - We were very much satisfied with the quality of workmanship.

Problem Resolution

Problem Resolution - When we wanted the fireplace hearth raised, Dan kept his cool and initiated contacting all the subs involved and had it done within days.

Professional & Organized

Professional & Organized - Very much so!

Punchlist

Punchlist - We wanted to use materials from our old cottage and they made it happen. We told them that we wanted to put a bell tower on the garage and they took care of making sure the garage was structurally strong enough to support it.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes & Dislikes - We like the layout, the interior and exterior finishes, and that the bonus room allows us to use it in multiple ways now and in the future.

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - Ryan was extremely helpful with keeping us informed on cost issues and Dan went over the top meeting all of our requests. Dawn also was very helpful with design ideas. Paul gave us good input in the planning process.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - They finished our project on time in spite of brutal weather conditions for three plus weeks.

Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence - Mike was on top of things ;Ryan kept the books straight , Dawn was always available for decorating ideas,Dan always made himself available for Questions and helped when needed. Paul knew his trade and was well versed in all aspects of the construction from the choice of products to the actual building process!

The process was smooth. Everything was high quality. I was very happy with the quality of workmanship and professionalism.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes & Dislikes - The quality is excellent. The woodwork and trim are spot on. The builders delivered on everything in a timely manner including the septic work. The appliances were excellent, and everyone was professional. All around it was a great experience.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - They exceeded my expectations in how fast the process was, and how little work I had to do on my end. They also exceeded my expectations in the quality.

This is my first time ever building the house and I thought it would be hard but this was a smooth process. The only hiccups were because of the weather.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - I was most satisfied with the design process, it was really good. I also liked how the staff resolves the issues appropriately and timely.

We already have, to a several friends and co-workers

Professional & Organized

Professional & Organized - we built a home before, with a different builder. This experience was COMPLETELY different. Paul and co. are very detailed. Compared to our first build, we had no fears of surprises.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality - The crews were very detailed and did a great job. One example I can give - when the house was being framed, I noticed that there were small gaps between the sheathing, where the brackets were attached. You could see a little sliver of light between them. I asked if those could be filled before insulation, to cut down on air infiltration. There was no complaining or telling me that it wasn't necessary - they just did it. Dan (the site manager) actually noticed a tiny dent in the door of the dishwasher that we didn't see, and called Van Vreedes to have it replaced.

Easier Than Expected

Easier Than Expected - I mentioned it in an earlier question, but compared to the first time we built, this was much easier and less stressful. Building a home is a huge project and there will always be a couple issues that come up, but this went as smoothly as I could imagine possible.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - From our first meeting, I was impressed with Paul's level of detail. I'm extremely detailed, and he was bringing up things I hadn't thought of. We had met with other builders prior to our initial meeting with Bay Lakes Builders, and the difference was apparent right away - very professional, very detailed, very organized.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - I was very satisfied with the quality of construction and workmanship from Bay Lakes and their subcontractors. They also stayed on schedule throughout the process.

Bay Lakes Builders created us a beautiful, well built home just as we had envisioned.

Areas Of Satisfaction

Areas Of Satisfaction - The suggestions and input from the staff throughout the process was very helpful.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments - Now that we are settled into our new home, we are very pleased with how everything has come together and appreciate all the work and coordination that goes into building a home. Thank you Bay Lakes.

Yes. Very satisfied. If I could suggest an area of improvement it would be holding all trade people accountable for cleaning up after themselves {treat the home like it was their own}.As for Bay Lakes Builders, we chose them to build our home because of their creative designs and floor plans. They do not promote 'cookie cutter' homes. They are truly custom designed homes, built to what the customer wants. I appreciate Paul's energy and enthusiasm before and during the entire process. We truly felt like he was designing our house with our wants and needs in mind, but at the same time adding/suggesting some unique and interesting concepts in our plan, which we did incorporate.

Communication

Communication - Mike, Dan, Ryan, Paul were all very responsive. Questions were answered quickly. I appreciate the extra time taken to further explain issues/items that I had no prior knowledge about in the building process, to at least get me an understanding of various steps in the building process.

A wonderful experience from start to finish!