Edward A. Anderson Company

Paul (Sensitive Information Hidden) and all those at Edward A Anderson Company helped transform our 1890s house into our home. We purchased the home knowing it was in need of a lot of love and structural work. Paul came out to give us an idea of what we were getting into before we closed on the property or signed with the company. My husband had sketched his vision and Paul brought it to life with some of his much needed professional experience. From the very beginning, Paul made every step easy. You pay a premium with a design build firm, but you get what you pay for (excellence). The entire two year process was met with communication, professionalism and excellent work. Dianne manages the office and is very organized. She is on top of things also making it clear and easy to understand the process. The general contractor overseeing our home project was Tony (Sensitive Information Hidden) and enough good can’t be said about how easy and reliable Tony and his subs were throughout. Our family moved in about a year in and everyone worked around two young toddlers, dogs, visitors, crazy work schedules, nap schedules, etc. It should also be noted that my husband is as detailed oriented as they come and has a love for technology. Paul, Tony and crew did not bat an eye at the visionaries thoughts and ideas (and sometimes critiques). We found that the check ins were very helpful and the estimated timeline they provided helped guide us along. My husband and I often said, we left our meetings with Tony and Paul feeling better than when we went into them. The supply chain issues did affect us. However, Tony is the king of pivoting, just lining up another crew to stay on pace. There were some unexpected costs, they worked with us to stay within budget and make some changes where we could. It is unrealistic to go into any project thinking you won’t spend at least a little more than you thought or needing to compromise somewhere. Our renovation was a full gut in the Lakeshore Historic District of Evanston. While our home itself was not historic, there were many extra steps to take to get approval from the city. The company has the bandwidth to manage this scale of a project and many locations, always making you feel like you are their only client! That is hard to do! We are overall happy with the end result and give the highest recommendation to Edward A. Anderson Company. -MDC, Evanston, IL

Your company stood out in its ability to manage our bathroom project with a minimum of disruption and site-work downtime. Everyone couldn't have been more helpful, accommodating and positive, never mind their excellent craftsmanship. We’re pleased with not only the results but the experience. How often can that be said about a construction project? We enthusiastically recommend Edward A. Anderson to anyone who’s looking for residential construction at high levels of quality, communication, and cooperation.

Paul Armstrong and his team at Edward Anderson are exceptional. They have done multiple projects in our 1895 home. Paul is personable and professional. The quality of work and clear communication Edward Anderson provides is not always easy to find. They are responsive and get the job done in a timely manner and with attention to detail and expert workmanship. We've had exterior and interior work done with Paul and his team, and each experience was great. Do not hesitate to engage Edward Anderson for your needs. You will not be disappointed.

In fall of 2019 we began a much anticipated house project with Paul Armstrong of Edward Anderson as Architect and Project Manager. Having lived here for more than 12 years we understood exactly how we lived in our home - what worked well and what didn't. Our project encompassed the entire first floor -foyer/entry, office, living, dining and powder rooms as well as kitchen, mudroom and family rooms. We had specific ideas about design and functionality that Paul understood and implemented seamlessly. But the added value were the new ideas or even strategies that Paul presented to compliment our existing plan. His measured approach not only spoke to our sensitivities but assured a cohesive plan. Successful Implementation of design is largely predicated on the quality of the general contractor. Dominic Manieri of Edward Anderson is a talented craftsmen with expertise in all areas of construction. Most notably Dominic is "a worker". His strong work ethic and attention to detail was centered on standards and practices that assured integrity in our project. Dominic set the same standards for any sub-constractor brought, reviewing each stage of their work. Lastly, it has to be said what a nice guy Dominic is. Dominic was so easy to work with, understanding of all questions and responsive to any issue that came up. He was very easy to have around our family and in our home. Please note timing on our project was a bit delayed due to Covid issues.

Edward A Anderson helped turn our 127 year old Victorian into an open concept 1st floor kitchen remodel that we love! From beginning to end they were friendly, imaginative and productive. They were professional and worked through problems with several different solutions. All of their employees and subs were great. Working everyday, you did not have to guess if they were going to be there or not! Would highly recommend them!

We have hired Edward A. Anderson for many projects, one being a very complicated basement gut, and then many subsequent projects for our historical home. They are truly the best in every way with their efficiency, communication, quality of workmanship, and true concern for our wants and needs as clients. Every member of their team is so respectful of our lives and they do their absolute best to make construction as painless as possible. They have taken the time over the last two years to not only get to know us but to proactively manage all projects according to our preferences, remembering details that we care about without us even having to remind them. We are probably the most high maintenance clients you could ever find, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them for any project, large or small, because they will do it well and they will do it right.

We've used Edward A. Anderson for many, many projects, from a total basement remodel to other smaller updates and general maintenance on our 125 year-old house. I trust their judgement and appreciate the knowledge and excellent workmanship they bring to each job.

“We had a very positive experience with Edward A. Anderson. Paul was very easy to work with and Dominic was reliable, professional and very enjoyable to work with.”

We used Edward A Anderson when we remodeled our master bathroom. We were very please with their work and just used them again 6 years later when we remodeled our kitchen. Once again, we were impressed with the job. They were very professional and they provided very useful suggestions relating to architecture, engineering and structural issues, as well as practical issues. They were reliable, trustworthy and very competent. They also completed the project within their predicted timeline. I would recommend them to anyone!

I was very happy with the work Edward A. Anderson Company did for me. We did a remodel of our home and it came out exactly as we wanted. The work was excellent and all the vendors involved on were professional and wonderful to work with.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Edward A. Anderson Company. We had a major first floor renovation project that included a new kitchen. We remained in our home during the six months of construction and as a result were very engaged with the entire Anderson team. The work area was kept very neat, clean and well-tarped throughout the entire project. All EAA employees were very professional, trustworthy and highly skilled craftsmen. Our close working relationship resulted in prompt responses to all questions and requests. EAA takes great pride in the work of their carpenters as well as all the sub-contractors they use. The end result was a job that was completed on time and on budget. We would highly recommend working with Edward A. Anderson. We are thrilled and delighted with the outcome of our home.

It was a perfect experience from beginning to finish,from the first meeting discussing the vision with Paul to everyone who came in and worked so professionally, the project was finished on time and it exceeded all our expectations ,we would most definitely use them for any future projects. We would highly recommend Edward A. Anderson Company.