Here’s what our clients are saying about our work:
“It was our first experience ever building a home. All of our friends who had been through this process overwhelmed us with horror stories of unscrupulous contractors, building delays and budget overruns. Nonetheless, we were determined to build our dream home.
“Doug and his team not only built our dream home, he did so on budget and on time. Just as importantly, Doug was easy to work with, always striving to make us happy and keeping our stress levels low. Inevitably, Doug becomes an extended member of the family, someone who cares deeply about his work and his clients’ satisfaction. Doug didn’t just build us a house – he built a warm and inviting home for our four children and us. We couldn’t be happier.”
–John Shallman and Lani Barrameda-Shallman
Encino, CA
“So you want to build a house? Well then, you’d better call Doug Raub. Doug was recommended to me by many of my friends and neighbors. They were not only very satisfied with his work, but they continued to maintain their association with him and most important to me, they never entered into a lawsuit.
“My criteria and situation are somewhat different than most. I am a widow building the house my late husband and I had always dreamed about.
“I needed a contractor who didn’t mind working with a woman and who took the time to explain what I didn’t understand about construction in general and ‘subs’ in particular.
“Doug has been supportive of and understanding about my indecisions, changes and frequent frustrations. I know that he has the best skilled workmen, fairest prices, is always in my corner and most importantly, he is always available.”
–Gretchen Wayne (Actor John Wayne’s daughter-in-law)
President
Batjac Productions Inc.
“Working with you and your team was a great experience for Sherry and me and we would be happy to recommend you to anyone looking to build a home or do a major remodel. We have been in our home for seven months now and we couldn’t be more pleased.
“I always wanted to build a home, but always avoided doing so because of the parade of horribles associated with such a project. (I thought it would be a worse experience for me than for most because as you know I am very hands-on.) We only proceeded with this project because we had seen your work and heard the rave reviews of others about your integrity and professionalism. We couldn’t be more pleased that we took the plunge. Your attention to detail throughout the interior and exterior of the house was truly impressive, there were no surprises in the budget (as I have experienced with other contractors) and the work was done on time. Most importantly, however, I always had the sense that you and your team understood you were an active participant in the most significant financial investment (and most significant emotional investment of a material nature) our family has ever made.
“Thanks, again, for your fantastic work.”
–John and Sherry Sherrell
“This guy is amazing! This is the second home he has built for us in the last 5 years and we could not be happier. Even though we have been in our new home for over a year now, he continues to call us offering to send back any of his subcontractors should we need them. Doug is very personable and helpful in every way throughout the construction process. His style is extremely efficient evidenced by his scheduling and control of his subcontractors – there were few days where we had less than ten (10) guys on the job. Doug is upfront, fair and honest, and we look forward to working with him and his crew on our next home!”
–Tim & Kathleen Von der Ahe
Toluca Lake, CA
“My partner Cynthia Phakos and I established our practice six years ago and have done over 100 residential projects and never worked with anyone better than Doug and his team. He is extremely service-oriented, organized, and the quality of his work and that of his subs is impressive. All our clients who have had the pleasure of working with him have been incredibly happy with his service, which in turn makes our life much easier.”
–Adrian Koffka, KOFFKA/PHAKOS DESIGN
“Doug Raub and his design and construction team are consummate professionals, and this is reflected in every aspect of their work. Doug and I worked seamlessly to complete our dream house with the finest level of craftsmanship, on-budget and one month early! I have recommended Doug to many of my friends and colleagues, and they too have had excellent results.”
– Kristin Muhl
“Doug Raub is a professional. Like his website says, he delivered our home ‘on-time and on-budget,’ a talent rare in the industry.
“We got Doug’s name from a number of clients, each unrelated to one another, but each of whom had nothing but stellar raves about his ability to carry a project from inception to completion. We gave him the job and could not have been happier or more satisfied with his work. Not having access to your builder often is the deterrent to the timely and successful completion of a home-building project, but Doug or his supervisory crew was ever-present on site, maintaining a continuity of work. His success lies not only in his ability to have a mutually respectful relationship with the homeowner, the architect and the designer, but with his multi-talented crew of subcontractors as well. A good boss is rewarded by dedicated and consistent output by his employees and it is especially that type of relationship that allowed the building of our home to flow seamlessly and progressively.
“What began as a doodle on some scratch paper has evolved into a beautiful Cape Cod home in which we are proud to live. We are equally proud that Doug participated so influentially in the building of it. Whether your concept is traditional or modern, one or multi-storied, large or small, Doug Raub of Douglas Raub Design and Development is someone whom you can trust. We did.”
– Cam and Dr. Edward Liu
“We lived through an extensive remodel and second story addition that Doug did for us. Every step of the way he and his crew were professional, considerate and paid attention to detail. And, the work was completed in the timeframe Doug laid out while we remained living in the home. Best of all, you can’t tell where the old house ends and the new construction begins. We can’t say enough good things about Doug and his group.”
–Doug Prochilo and Bela Bajaria
“In April 2008, we broke ground on our 450 square-foot guesthouse and hired Douglas Raub Design and Development to be our contractors due to the recommendation of our good friends. Doug promised to have the guesthouse completed in 14-16 weeks – and wouldn’t you know it – it was done on-time and on-budget. His project coordinators, Doug & Dave, are professional, on-site everyday, and go above and beyond their job description to make sure things are right. Doug’s subcontractors take pride in their work and were very friendly. My experience with Doug Raub design and Development went way beyond my highest expectations – my neighbors were even impressed!”
–Kerry Holmwood & Karen Church
“My experience working with Douglas Raub Design and Development has been nothing but pleasant. His crews are hard-working, skilled and fast. Doug’s focus on quality work and making me happy, which is very refreshing.
“My experience with Doug Raub has been such a positive one that I’ve referred him to all my friends looking for a contractor. My recommendation for Doug Raub comes with no reservations. He is professional, courteous, timely, organized, fair and pleasant to work with. I credit him with the most positive experience I have ever had in construction.
“I can truly say that our four-plus construction project has been easy. Every step along the way from demo to paint has been well orchestrated by Doug Raub and his exceptional colleague, Doug Schwander. Do you know anyone in the throws of construction who can say construction has been ‘easy?’”
–Nick and Megan O’Toole
