Reviews

We reached out to Loren Wood Builders about a possible renovation/addition to our current home without really knowing what the possibility was. From the moment we reached out initially they dove headfirst into the project. We knew what we wanted but they took our vision and made it a reality. We couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience from start to finish. The level of detail and care they put into the design process to make sure it was exactly what we wanted was unmatched. Once the renovation and construction started every aspect of the project was done with the highest level of professionalism and quality. It exceeded our expectations in every way possible. Also, the level of professionalism and responsiveness from everyone on staff at LWB was incredible. Always quick to respond and pick up the phone. They also go above and beyond the scope of the project. We had something come up with our furnace unrelated to the project and they found out about it and without us even asking they came over late at night on the weekend to take a look at the issue and try and solve it. They also brought us space heaters from their workshop to make sure that if the issue couldn’t be resolved. Little things like this go a long way and just go to show how serious they take their projects and they feel responsible for every aspect of their projects. I couldn’t recommend Loren Wood Builders enough for any project that you have!

My husband and I purchased our home last fall, largely due to the amazing remodeling job by Loren Wood Builders. While we were not involved in the remodel, the moment we entered our house I felt we had come home. Everything about this home feels like it was made for us. Originally built in 1966 we love the way the updated portions of our home are in harmony with the funky old parts. We had been fans of Loren’s work prior to finding our home and were delighted to be purchasing a home he had remodeled.

Once in we had a few small things to address, a door to be hung, a closet to reconfigure, pictures to be hung. I wasn’t sure Loren and his team worked on these smaller projects but thought I’d reach out. To my delight, he sent someone over within a few days and all my punch list items were completed! Loren was so easy to communicate with, so kind in sending Nathaniel, one of his skilled carpenters, to our home. Nathaniel is a wonderful communicator, a swift, focused professional, and a lovely young man. He has been back twice since and always has a smile and a great deal of patience with our young pug who likes to help him work!

Our next project will be to update our front porch, we look forward to working with Loren again on this project and would highly recommend him and his crew for all home projects.

Thank you, Loren. You didn’t know it at the time, but you were building our perfect home!

We LOVE our new addition and Loren Wood Builders. They did an amazing job. Every person who worked on our home was genuinely kind and caring. Living through an addition is a disruption to your life and they made it as easy as possible. The quality of the work is fantastic and we couldn’t be happier. They are great at communicating and I highly recommend them if you are looking to add on to your home or build from scratch.

Loren Wood Builders are amazing. We contracted with them for a kitchen renovation last year, and the whole experience was wonderful. Communication was always excellent, the budgeting process was realistic (no nasty surprises), schedules were adhered to, and the quality of work was superb. All the subcontractors brought in were responsible, professional and of high quality. The team was sensitive to the fact that we were trying to live in the house at the same time as a major renovation was taking place, and attended to small details that helped ensure the safety and comfort of the whole family. To the degree that a major renovation can ever be “delightful” to go through, this really was–the LWB construction staff are a pretty incredible group of people, and we were glad to get to know them–it was a pleasure to greet them as they arrived in the house each day.

Loren Wood Builders provides the highest quality commercial and home construction available in Bloomington. LWB built our new Hoosier Heights Bloomington location and the craftsmanship and care is evident in every corner of the complicated remodel/new construction project. Loren’s personal touch is ever present and it shows in the excellent quality of the finished product. Their flexibility and commitment to working within the scope of our tight budget was impressive. We would not have been able to complete this new climbing gym without them. I would choose Loren Wood Builders again in a heartbeat and recommend that you choose them as well.

Loren’s team completed an extensive renovation at our house over the winter and we could not be happier. The remodel includes stripping most of the first floor down to the studs and subfloor, removing a load bearing wall, new bathrooms, laundry room, kitchen, family room/living room space, installing hardwood on main level and master bedroom and replacing interior doors.

Besides doing a great job, the whole team, employees and subcontractors alike, was extremely friendly, helpful and polite.

The end result is fantastic. We have been back in our house about three months and I still marvel at how great our house is.

My wife and I hired Loren Wood Builders to build our home in the Overlook development in Bloomington, IN. Loren and his team delivered a truly fantastic home! The overall experience was enjoyable and generally stress free! Loren’s project manager help lead us thru the process and helped insure our house was built with the highest quality standards. Loren’s in house team of construction professionals were all top notch craftsmen and really great people. The contracted trades LWB uses are among the best available in our market. LWB’s communication skills are great and they deliver on thier promises. Time lines were met and problems solved quickly and painlessly! I have had numerous homes built and this was by far the best experience I have had.

From our first communication I knew that I wanted to hire Loren Wood. Despite living 800 miles away, we never once worried about the quality and integrity of LWB’s building team. Local architects designed an accessible, energy-efficient, aesthetically interesting and complex house; LWB ensured that every detail, big and small, was completed with precision and beauty. They added value in countless areas, and helped create a home that is stunningly beautiful. The quality and care that each team member incorporates into every project is so evident, and as a bonus they were all kind and courteous people with whom to work. We felt constantly updated through phone, email and pictures sent.

The house was designed for accessibility, and Loren’s team even improved the design as we went along, making the house even more comfortable and accommodating for my husband who is in a wheelchair.

I had never built a house before, and a house of this size and complexity was more than a bit daunting, but with LWB’s team this project became manageable and completely enjoyable. We would recommend LWB without hesitation, and most certainly will hire them for any future project.

Loren remodeled the main floor of a 1960 home we purchased. This involved removing two load-bearing walls, installing a new kitchen, windows, beams, doors, and opening up narrow passage ways. Loren completely transformed the space into our dream home.

Working with Loren was very easy. He communicates well with all kinds of folks…which made the project move along without a hitch. When we had concerns he listened first, then we would decide together on what course of action to take.

We are very satisfied with Loren’s workmanship AND his approach to managing the project. We recommend him without reservation.

Loren Wood Builders are exceptional to work with both in the quality of their work (which they put first) but also in the quality of the experience. Loren is a kind and conscientious contractor with excellent communication skills and high expectations for everything they do. That combination is an exceedingly hard thing to find in the trades. I give them my highest recommendation.

I knew of Loren’s work, so chose him for my extensive kitchen remodel. (See portfolio…Ramble Rd. kitchen). I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about anything, and I didn’t. The outcome was flawless, and I as I write this, I am sitting at the counter looking through my new windows.

After interviewing several contractors, we hired Loren Wood Builders for an entire home re-model. We chose Loren for several reasons. First of all, because we felt immediately comfortable with both Loren and Dan (our subsequent project manager). They provided honest and up-front answers to all of our questions, and seemed very transparent – which I greatly appreciated. Secondly, we chose Loren Wood Builders because we were so impressed with Loren’s and Dan’s ideas for our remodel – from even the initial interview. It was very inspiring, and refreshing, to walk through our home with Loren and Dan and garner their ideas, even though we had not yet made a final decision regarding a contractor. Once the process began, we could not have been any more impressed with the quality of the work, and attention given to our home, even though it was a remodel and not new construction. Most importantly, I appreciated Loren and Dan’s timely responsiveness to any and all questions or concerns. Loren’s crew definitely follow Loren’s example as they are all extremely courteous, friendly, and show much pride in their work.

Loren Wood Builders was chosen to guide the management and construction of: existing rear porch replacement, house front updated curb appeal, and renovated parts of living room. Close friends recommend his company. The addition made to their home was stunning. Now, after our project is completed, we know we made an exceptionally wise choice.

We knew that living on site during the design, destruction, and re-construction of the three areas would be inconvenient for the work teams and us. However, the crews were extremely sensitive to our daily needs and ultimately it was only a minor disruption. Certainly the results were well worth the living workarounds.

We developed a huge admiration for Loren and his subcontractors. Loren was soothing and reassuring when I pummeled him with my endless questions. He would quickly show up to answer and discuss approaches and design decisions when needed. His experience made those choices easier. Without exception the workers were respectful, courteous, incredibly gifted crafts persons, and genuinely pleasant, agreeable people. They answered the execution of designs brilliantly, and also corrected the near-thirty-year-old house structural problems without my prompting.

Workmanship had the precision of cabinetmakers.

Do we recommend Loren and his professional band of gifted professionals? Oh, YES!

I am a small business owner in Bloomington, IN and Loren Wood Builders absolutely went above and beyond to help me and my partners with the build out of our new location. I had a number of ideas but bringing them together was going to be impossible on our own. From the very first meeting with Loren, we knew we had made the right decision and our business was in the the best hands. He utilized reclaimed wood and repurposed materials along with new and modern finishes to give our business the perfect feel and functionality the was wanted and needed. There truly isn’t a better builder in the area and I would strongly recommend contacting Loren Wood Builders, it will be the beat decision you make with your new build or remodel.

Josh Thurston
Salt Creek Cycles

I recently used Loren Wood Builders and Springpoint Architects to build a new custom home on a wooded lot I purchased in Monroe County and was so completely satisfied with the finished product that I wanted to offer a review. Loren’s company seems to be a reincarnation or an extension of a family business including his uncle and cousin. As a result, they have an extensive core of experience and a discriminating sense for quality workmanship. They are conductors of a parade of competent in-house craftsman and have established a list of reputable and highly-skilled contractors or representatives of manufacturers/venders. They are keyed into the most energy efficiency designs and practices and used and took advantage of recent technology or manufacturing innovations for residential/commercial construction (of which there are many).

Personally I used an architect (Springpoint Architects) to develop a set of plans and selected Loren Wood Builders after interviewing a number of local builders. I was impressed with Loren’s (and the future project manager I had) commitment to energy efficiency and quality of construction. During the building process, the project manager developed and maintained an on-going budget and a sequential list of construction activities from site clearing to completing the construction. All actions were hosted in the “cloud” so there was transparency for all activities including bids from all of the vendors and trades. The transparency was important to me since I was living in the mid-Atlantic during construction. During construction we had biweekly teleconferences to discuss progress and had almost daily contact via texts or emails from the project manager. While building a house or even remodeling can be a stressful situation, the transparency and constant interaction helped maintain a sense of progress.

For those of us who consider talented people in the trades as artists, using Loren Wood Builders, my architect Springfield Architects, and their cadres of specialty craftsmen/venders helped accomplish the vision of my project. The artistry and skill was impressive and inspiring.

Without question and with no reservations, I would absolutely rate Loren Wood Builders and Springpoint Architects with a 5 out of 5. The finished result of their construction was almost flawless; they obviously and, deservedly so, take great pride in their work. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering any future construction activities whether new home construction or remodeling.

I knew of Loren’s work, so chose him for my extensive kitchen remodel. (See portfolio…Ramble Rd. kitchen). I knew I wouldn’t have to worry about anything, and I didn’t. The outcome was flawless, and I as I write this, I am sitting at the counter looking through my new windows.

Loren Wood Builders handled a major addition and remodel for us and we can not speak highly enough about working with them. Every level of their operation is highly professional and personable. We knew from seeing their other jobs that their work is at the highest level, and what we learned in working with them is that Loren and his team bring a similar level of care and attention to detail to all parts of the process. From budgeting out and planning the project, through the myriad of decisions and adjustments that go along with remodeling an old home, to wrapping up the project we felt like they had our best interests in mind and were true partners with us in bringing the goals for our remodel to life.

Loren Wood Builders remodeled my kitchen, gutting the old one and building a new one. From the start, they were highly professional, detailing the process for the remodel, offering an estimate, and going over the contract. Loren made creative suggestions (to remove a broom closet and open up a wall) on the overall design that improved the kitchen’s aesthetics and functionality. Once construction started, Seth, the project manager, provided detailed updates on the progress, calendar, for completion, and estimates on the cost-to-completion. The construction crew was very nice and tolerant of my eccentricities; I am particularly grateful to Brad and Cymon for rewiring a beloved light fixture.

The quality of the materials and overall craftmanship on my kitchen remodel are excellent. I recommend Loren Wood Builders highly and enthusiastically.

I moved to Bloomington last year and asked my real estate agent and the closing agent for the name of the best contractor in Bloomington, and they both said Loren Wood Builders. I met with Loren and showed him what I wanted to do with my 1,400 sq ft 1960’s house – basically take it down to the studs and rebuild all of the interiors. He gave me some excellent ideas and an estimate – which was what the job ended up costing a few months later when it was complete. Loren has a calm and friendly demeanor and his subcontractors and workers all like him and his #2 very much – which shows in the care with which they did all of the work. During the months of demolition and reconstruction Loren stopped by regularly to check on the work and meet with me. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend Loren Wood Builders!

We hired Loren Wood Builders to finish our basement and we’re thrilled with how it turned out! Loren and his crew were great to work with from start to finish. Communication with Loren was fantastic, we always were kept in the loop and he was very responsive to all of our questions and concerns. His crew and the subcontractors he uses were all very professional and did great work. There were a lot of moving parts involved in this project (including some last minute changes that we asked for) and Loren was organized, efficient, and on top of everything so that we didn’t have to worry about coordinating anything at all. The project was finished on time and on budget. We absolutely love our new space and Loren has our highest recommendation!

We hired Loren Wood Builders to frame a master bedroom addition. I can not tell you how happy I was with this experience!!!! Loren was SUPER helpful and available throughout the whole process. Our job was pretty small, but I believe we received the same great service that all of Loren Wood Builders’ clients receive. In short, he made us feel IMPORTANT, which went a long way in making this build soooo successful.

The work Loren’s team provided was top notch. It was done very efficiently and cleanly…. his crew was very knowledgable and EASY to work with!

I would STRONGLY recommend Loren Wood Builders, they were a breath of fresh air. Loren does a great job of making you feel like you are his only client, I never once felt like my job was at the bottom of the “pile.”

We hired Loren Wood builders for a Kitchen remodel. It was a complete overhaul. Loren was methodical, his team was efficient and everything worked like clock work. He was very aware of our budget constraints and told us where to cut. Loren also has a great sense of humor which is an added bonus. We are extremely pleased with the finished product and will def. be using them again in the future without a doubt.

Cannot say enough positive things about Loren Wood and the rest of his team. Loren’s team did a full basement remodel for us including wet bar, theatre seating, and several purpose-built areas. The project was extensive and we are thrilled with the results. What stands out to me the most is Loren’s ability to balance a low-pressure, casual attitude with a meticulous attention to detail and professional handling of those details. Shockingly, for a project so big and that went on several months, I cannot think of a single constructive piece of feedback that would fall in Loren’s control or that of his team. Other factors that stood out to me include Loren’s familiarity and rapport with local subcontractors and his ability to rally them to meet project due dates, his creativity (he did not hesitate to weigh in with design suggestions), and his willingness to voice his opinion in a respectful, constructive way when he felt a decision would negatively impact the project.

Loren was professional, well priced, and easy to work with. He discussed every part of the build with us and made us feel very comfortable. His team worked fast and were able to keep the quality high. I have seen a few of his more advanced builds and home theater remodels and have been more then impressed!

Loren Wood is outstanding, the perfect contractor. The electrician who works with him nicknames him “the great communicator” and this is true. He is a perfectionist. He can do traditional designs, but he sticks out from contractors in the Bloomington area by also being open to modern and contemporary styles. He did a very wide-ranging remodel of our 1927 house superbly, stuck to his budget (except where we changed the spec, but even then did not take liberties), and worked incredibly professionally even in the longish period when we were away from the area. We could not be more pleased with the results. He also has a sub array of professionals with whom he works for carpentry, electricals, tiling, landscaping, hvac, roofing, painting. everybody whom he brings in is excellent. Could not rate the experience of working with him more highly.

Loren Wood is outstanding, the perfect contractor. The electrician who works with him nicknames him “the great communicator” and this is true. He is a perfectionist. He can do traditional designs, but he sticks out from contractors in the Bloomington area by also being open to modern and contemporary styles. He did a very wide-ranging remodel of our 1927 house superbly, stuck to his budget (except where we changed the spec, but even then did not take liberties), and worked incredibly professionally even in the longish period when we were away from the area. We could not be more pleased with the results. He also has a sub array of professionals with whom he works for carpentry, electricals, tiling, landscaping, hvac, roofing, painting. everybody whom he brings in is excellent. Could not rate the experience of working with him more highly.