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TESTIMONIALS
If someone was to ask our opinion on Willie Etheridge as a builder, I would have to say “We would build 10 more homes with Willie”. Ben and I spent a lot of time talking with other builders, but there was nothing unique from one builder to another. We knew this was a major financial decision and we needed to pick someone we could trust and was able to work with. After one visit with Willie, we knew he was the builder for us. He was honest, knowledgeable and upfront. He told us what he could and couldn’t do with an estimate of the total cost. We had heard of too many stories of people being hit with surprises at closing with hidden cost that was accumulated during the building. Willie kept us informed on a weekly basis concerning the finances and adjustments due to upgrades. We can honestly say, we did not have one sleepless night. We are blessed with a beautiful home that we are very proud of built by Willie, and most of all we are blessed with a great friendship with Willie and Margaret Etheridge.
It was a great experience and we hope to build another home with Willie sometime in the future.
Ben and Diane Franklin
Suffolk, Virginia
The Franklin's
When we decided to build a house, we heard all kinds of horror stories from friends who had built their houses. But, of course they do not tell these stories until you have stated that you are going to build a house. After all the stories, we were leery about moving forward. Did we really want to take on this headache? We have not regretted our decision. Etheridge Custom Homes built our house in the fall of 2001. We have been VERY pleased with our house. We have not had any problems. We feel our house was built with high quality materials and the best workmanship. From day one, we never felt we were being taken advantage of. We felt Willie Etheridge was very honest and up front about everything. There were no additions/change orders in the end that we did not know about. In our master bath, the tile around the tub ended up costing twenty dollars more than Willie had quoted. Willie would not let the tile be completed until we knew about the twenty dollar addition. There were minimal additions to be added in the end. Willie made sure he had everything covered on his end and most of our changes were from us changing our minds. We did not suffer ANY damage during hurricane Isabel. Most of our neighbors were trying to put back fallen siding, replace roof shingles or stop leaking windows. Due the quality of our house, we did not have any of these problems. We had a great experience with Willie and Margaret during the construction of our house. They got to know our children and our children would play with their children while we were making decisions. We did not feel like it was a rush to get our house completed so they could move on to the next. We did not feel like we were just another dollar. Maybe if our friends could have gotten Etheridge Custom Homes to build their houses, they would not have had such horror stories to tell (We don’t).
Kelly and Nora Johnson
The Johnson's
We were introduced to Willie and Margaret Etheridge by friends of ours, who were also one of their subcontractors. We wanted to build a true custom home, and from our first meeting with Willie, felt comfortable that we would get a quality home and also enjoy the building experience. Willie helped us find a beautiful lot and took our many ideas and rough floorplan drawing and turned it into a construction plan, where we could see everything we were buying, right down to the door knobs and light switches. From the day we signed the contract to well after we moved in, Willie was there on a daily basis, keeping us informed and involved in all aspects of the design and building process. One of the things we liked most was being able to work with each subcontractor as the house was being built. We met with every subcontractor early in the building process and expressed to them our vision of what we wanted our house to be. Walking thru the house at each stage of construction, dealing with Willie and the subcontractors, and making decisions on what we wanted truly made our building experience a once in a lifetime event. We highly recommend Etheridge Custom Homes to anyone who wants to build a true custom home, and also welcome you to stop by Sleepy Hole anytime to see what quality custom construction really looks like.
Andy and Lee Deal, 757-343-5559.
The Deal's
Etheridge Custom Homes built a home for me in 2001. Anyone who is considering or has considered building a home has probably heard a story or two about home building headaches. I've actually heard of divorces stemming from the process. Not with ECH! I can't see it. This was not only my first custom home, but my first real home. I told Willie & Margaret up front that I had very little idea of what to expect or how to help them, or even help myself for that matter.From start to finish he never once made me feel like an ignorant question even existed, and believe me, I probably asked a few.
I have several friends and relatives with a strong background in building construction. Each of them that came to visit have stated the same thing, "You don't see this type of attention to detail much anymore". I have lived in this home now for over four years and enjoyed every one. The only thing I might like better is another Etheridge Custom Home!
I hope to do it again.
Thanks to the Etheridge Family.
Ricky Blake
The Blake's
We had been looking to accommodate the needs of a young family with those of my elderly father, but were having a hard time finding a home arrangement that would work for all of us. We came to Etheridge Custom Homes with a unique set of requirements and a rather tight timeline. Willie was more than up to the task and did an amazing job with the construction of our beautiful 7 bedroom, 5 bath home in 2000. He took the time with us to identify our true needs and helped us narrow down the options into a workable and affordable plan, well suited for all. Throughout the entire process, he kept us informed and current on all the details and choices for various options that had to be made. I particularly want to commend his attention to detail in meeting the needs of my elderly father. Willie arranged all the special details for heating, cooling, bathing, eating, handicapped toilets and other facility details to include a full handicap ramp integrated into the design of the house, which proved to be invaluable to us as the years went by. The attention to detail and quality throughout were favorably commented upon by all our family members who came to stay with us and visit Dad, in what we fondly referred to as our “bed and breakfast”. After hurricane Isabel, we had NO damage, which sadly could not be said for many of our neighbors. No doubt, this is a testament to the pride in quality and attention to detail that Willie is justifiably known for. If you are looking for a quality true custom builder, I heartily recommend Etheridge Custom Homes and would not hesitate to build another home with Willie and Margaret again.
Tom and Laura Hickman
The Hickman's
We began building our dream home on the Nansemond River in 1999, with Willie & Margaret Etheridge. We had known Willie and Margaret socially, as neighbors of my parents and had seen the quality of their own home, which Willie had designed and built. We actually never considered using any other builder because we knew Willie's attention to detail and tenacious approach would result in a home that would be a joy to us. We always felt that Willie's approach to building was very immediate and hands-on. He knew exactly where the project was at all times. He did not hesitate to expedite a situation if he felt a subcontractor was not meeting his expectations. We have a home that is the envy of all that visit and , after almost 8 years, it has been virtually maintenance-free! We would not hesitate to recommend Etheridge Custom Homes to anyone who desires a Premiere Property!
Jim and Anne Milburn
757.679.5942
We began talking with Willie and Margaret in 2007 about possibly remodeling our existing home or building a new home. Over the course of researching, they were very informative, helpful, and patient with our questions. We finally made a decision to build in the fall of 2009 and moved into our new home in the spring of 2010. Throughout the building process, we could not have been more pleased with the professionalism, organization, and detail that Willie and Margaret invested in the project. Throughout each step in the building process, they were willing to offer a variety of possibilities to ensure we were happy with the outcome. We are enjoying our new home and are so thankful to have had Willie’s expertise to help guide us as we made decisions. We now enjoy having opportunities to share with others the quality that we feel we received with our new home.
Megan & Lewis Everett, Capron, VA
The Everett's
