In Our Clients' Words
“The Mackowskis answered questions promptly; this was important to us as my wife was working in France during the entire process. She basically handled all contact with the remodeler through e-mails and phone calls. The vendors used were especially accommodating in this regard. All of the final designs and all of the individual decisions (floor, tile, door hardware, etc.) were made without her ever being in the US. The first time she saw the house was in December, well after it was finished. She was thrilled.
Very helpful regarding color choices, cabinets, countertops, lighting options etc. Since we were basically doing this over the internet (wife was working in France the entire time), many of the little details would have been overwhelming if not for the patience and knowledge of all involved (vendors/contractors/architect/work crew)”
– The Kwaitkowskis
 “We
really enjoyed working with Dave and Peggy on our kitchen
remodel.
We started out with a kitchen so small that my husband and I
could not stand in the kitchen space at the same time and
open the dishwasher. The refrigerator was positioned in such
a way that we were never able to open the door completely,
so we could pull out a shelf if something slipped down
behind it. Our challenge to Quality Design and Construction
was to solve these problems for us.
They took the simple ideas we suggested and expanded on them
so that in the end, we have much more space that we could
have hoped for. Now my husband and I can stand in the
kitchen together, open the dishwasher and retrieve a fallen
object from behind a refrigerator shelf, all at the same
time if we want to, That’s an accomplishment.
They and their crews were a pleasure to work with, the
kitchen they gave us was quality work and I would highly
recommend them to anyone with a home remodeling need.”
– Judy & Richard Richardson
 “Quality
Design and Construction was wonderful to work with and the
end result was better than we had imagined.”
– Joanne & Danks Burton
2007 STAR Room Addition Award
 “This
unique project required dealing with very challenging
structural issues and preexisting obstacles in order to
create a livable space with structural integrity. Quality
Design and Construction handled it with expertise and
creativity, yielding a wonderfully usable space.”
– Christine Stanton & Greg Dean
2007 STAR Award Winner - Best Basement Under $200,000
 “I
love my new house! The livin’ is easy. It is very well
designed. It is hard to appreciate how much so until you
actually live in it. Everything is so accessible and every
task so effortless.” – Ann
McDermed
Inner Beltline Homeowner
2005 Remodelors Council Home Tour House October 22 and 23,
2005
 “They exemplify Quality!!! Believe me when I tell you that
it is evident that Quality Design & Construction cares, has
Quality people associated with them and is a Quality
company. Thank you one and all for the attention to detail
and being through in all that you do. I look forward to
working with you in the future.”
– Paula & Ron Myers
Kitchen Remodel and Sunroom
Bartons Creek, Raleigh
 “We
are so happy with our kitchen remodel. The flow is better,
it is more spacious and it is gorgeous. The sunroom addition
makes it a real gathering spot instead of just a kitchen. I
still think “wow” each time I see it.”
–
Harry and Dona Kaplan
Kitchen Remodel and Sunroom
Bartons Creek, Raleigh
“Everyone from Quality Design & Construction helped to make
our remodeling project a pleasant experience. They were
extremely professional and easy to work with.”
– Cy and Pat Atkinson – Kitchen Remodel Excaliber,
Cary (Featured in Womans Day Home Remodeling and Makeovers)
 “We were pleased with the work performed by Quality and
with that of all their subcontractors. The finished result
met all our expectations both in terms of quality of
workmanship and final appearance. They were successful in
achieving the goal of the addition and renovation we had
envisioned . . . Their interest and desire to please
promoted an atmosphere of trust and confidence . . .
Everyone took pride in their work and the final results
showed it.”
– Louise and Carl Zorowski – Homeowner
in Lochmere, Cary
 “Our relationship with the contractor from concept to
completion was exceptional. They were polite and respectful
to our property. David and his company faced a few
challenges with creative solutions. We were very happy with
the complete results.” – Donna and Scott
Roberts -
2004 Remodelors Council™ Home Tour House, Lochmere, Cary
 “The only phrase appropriately applied to them is 100%
satisfaction. I believe that this begins with the competence
of the group, but is heavily influenced by the exemplary
personal character of Dave and Peggy. They are decent people
who want to do a good job and please their customers. It is
clear that they really enjoy what they do, which Dave
expressed as “creating things” and “seeing things come
together well . . . We especially appreciate the they were
sensitive to our concerns about cost. They were especially
careful to give us an accurate estimate. They presented
options and revised the contract until our budget and
desires matched in an optimal way. Most people find it
amazing that we allowed this work to be done on our home
while we were 1500 miles away . . . our interactions with
Dave and Peggy (as well as contacting a few past customers)
convinced us that they could be trusted absolutely.
Thankfully we were right! It is clear that there were not
shortcuts taken because we were not here . . . Peggy, Dave
and their team are just exceptional people doing an
exceptional job.”
– Candace Haigler and Larry Blanton –
2003 Remodelors Council™ Home Tour House Inner Beltline
Homeowner –
Womans Day Home Remodeling and Makeovers
“QDC provides an intelligent yet creative and experienced
approach to renovation and repair of older homes, like mine
... As long as you guys are in business, I’ll keep calling.”
– Sarah Alston, Five Points Homeowner
featured in Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen Makeovers
 “When my husband and I decided to convert our third floor
attic into a playroom, we obtained several ideas and quotes.
Dave had the most interesting and creative suggestions, and
enabled us to maximize the livable space while insuring that
the overall look fit with the original design of the house.”
– Curt & Kathy Twiddy
North Raleigh Homeowners
 “Dave was committed to keeping us on track with creative
ideas on materials and other money saving ideas to keep us
within our limits. Dave and his staff were committed to
quality.” – Beth and Jerry Sarnelli,
Northwest Raleigh Homeowners,
relocated to NY
“They took our ideas and made them better by adding their
own input and suggestions on low maintenance and quality
projects. They kept us updated at every step of the process
and were always honest about what work had to be included
for code etc., what we had choices on and were always ready
with suggestions and improvements. . . We have future plans
for an addition to the back of the house and we will not
hesitate to call on David Mackowski and his staff to provide
us with a quality addition with practical and original ideas
incorporated into the plan and a pleasant experience to
complete the job.” – Dan and Sue Garris,
Raleigh Homeowners
Womans Day Home Remodeling and Makeovers
 “He instilled confidence in us and this became stronger
as we progressed through the project. As time went on it was
very reassuring for us to dialog with the subcontractors and
hear of their respect for Dave and his men. The company’s
staff have all been very respectful of us, our home, and our
belongings.”
– Hilda and Jerry Stone
Historic Oakwood Homeowners
“Dave Mackowski was very involved with the project B
designing and responding promptly to any concerns. Due to
his engineering background he was very good at knowing
alternative ways of doing things and could always help with
questions.”
– Cathy and Sam Marsico
Cary Homeowners
What Our Associates Say About Us:
“Whenever we have needed technical information or support,
you have been there supplying the answer or knowing who to
call. Your professionalism and attention to detail have
added to the success of Triangle Home Ideas. Thank you.”
- J.T. Cayton,
Former Editor, New Homes and Ideas
“David’s professional and courteous demeanor creates a
calming effect in what is usually a stressful time for the
client ... David’s creative abilities and attention to
detail makes the finished product far exceed the customer’s
expectations ...David’s knowledge of construction and
solving unforeseen problems is superior ...I think he
strives on unique projects that will exercise his creativity
and thrills the client.”
- Angela D. Sutton, Byrd Tile
Distributors
“David’s knowledge of the products he uses is very good and
he consistently shows interest in the newest innovations and
is anxious to learn as much as possible about new and
different products.
- Valarie Roche, Manager - Lights
Unlimited, Inc.
“I have observed your practices in the past and notice that
you put forth an excitement as if it were your own home you
were working on, this gives the customer a comfortable and
relaxed feeling ...There are so many time you have gone the
extra mile that I could go on forever, it doesn’t matter if
it is an associate or one of your customers, you always help
out no matter how busy you are.”
- Marie McNeill, Builder
Sales - Mosaic Tile
“No matter what the scope of the project, you’ve always
handled them with the same professionalism and customer
oriented concerns ... You welcome and appreciate my input
and ultimately this ensures our client the best finished
products available. The craftsmanship and detail of your
work is among the best I’ve seen.”
- Jay Johns, Sales
Representative – Wilkinson Plumbing
“He always handles his jobs efficiently and professionally.
He is very honest and fair and injects his integrity into
those he works with by the way he treats each one. He has a
great ability to understand and creatively work through a
problem before moving to another.”
-
Apex Marble and Granite, Inc.
“It isn’t every day that a General Contractor and his trade
contractors are able to see eye to eye on every aspect of a
remodeling job, but Dave and his crew are willing to go the
extra mile to ensure that there is time for everyone and
that everyone’s questions are answered ...David is committed
to quality work, not only from his employees, but from his
trade contractors as well. This, in turn, helps make
everyone on the job think a little more, try a little harder
and give it all they’ve got.
- Chris Williams, C&T Plumbing |
