Timeline Design+Build

My wife and I had TimeLine Design design and build our custom 5700 sq ft Portola Valley home. From tear down of the old house to move in to the new house was on schedule at 19 months! Unbelievable. I believe this performance was partly due to the fact that they did the architectural design as well as the build, so the normal stresses between architect and builder were not present. The in-house architect was terrific and the home is lovely. The other reason it was on schedule was that Timeline Design takes scheduling very seriously, so much so it is in their name. The other amazing thing about the project was that it was on budget. We had detailed discussions of what we could afford and therefore what could go into the project and what couldn't. We scaled back the ambition of the project and the luxury level of some of the materials up front and then TLD delivered as planned. TLD is an honest and hardworking builder of the highest quality. We love them! How many times have you heard that from a construction company client?

We hired Timeline Design+ Build in Saratoga, California for a complete remodel our California style ranch house. We are very pleased with the result and very much enjoyed the experience of working with the crew at Timeline. Matthew Harrigan, the owner and president of Timeline, was involved in design throughout the project. Matthew’s engineering background was apparent from our first visit where he showed us a very detailed work flow diagram he uses at Timeline to maintain an efficient and on-time operation. Matthew helped us make informed decisions during the project by teaching us about home design and construction. Our initial sessions with Matthew involved brainstorming the possibilities for the scope of the project. He provided us with estimates of the cost of each option and this allowed us choose features that fit our budget and provided us with the most value. Interior designers, primarily Kyle Le, educated us as well and helped us choose finishes and appliances that are functional, stylish and affordable. Kyle was very patient and available after hours for questions throughout the project. As the date of construction approached Timeline provided us with a detailed calendar of construction phases with an expected completion date. The construction calendar was an ingenious means to compress the number of days for construction by overlapping the scheduled dates for different specialists. Timeline assigns a site manager to each project to coordinate the subcontractors and to do all construction tasks not allotted to the subcontractors. Our site manager, Gary Skwarek, was affable, available on site every day and seemed capable of building almost anything. The subcontractors were professional, punctual and efficient. Design continued during construction. Daily contact with Kyle and Gary allowed us to finalize aspects of design not addressed to that point and change prior design decisions without costly delays or wasting of materials. Accounting for the added time of change orders, the original five months scheduled for construction was accurate within a week. There were no delays due to scheduling, product not being ordered on time, erroneous orders or delivery of damaged products. The workmanship is outstanding with great attention to detail. Timeline provides an excellent warranty on workmanship. Timeline has repaired acquired misalignment of doors related to the house settling over the first few months at no cost to us. Overall, we are extremely pleased with our experience with Timeline. They provided us with a beautiful house, built on schedule at a reasonable cost. On top of this, we count them as our friends.

My husband and I worked with Timeline to provide some initial insights for the potential remodel of our house in Los Altos. They provided useful design guidance for what a minimal, moderate, and full-scale renovation would look like, in addition to approximate costs for each. Their guidance was practical and well-informed from years of experience in the industry. They were professional, flexible and always listened to our input. Although we weren't able to take the process any further due to our family situation, we gained a lot from our conversations and had fun dreaming about what our little house could be. We highly recommend Timeline Design!