Timeline Design+Build - Saratoga, California

Gene B.

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?

Jenny M.

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.

Sunny E.

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!

Mike C.

Timeline did an extensive remodel of our Eichler-style house a couple of years ago. They were excellent to work with. They were transparent throughout the process and let us be as hands on as we wanted to be. Their designer took pains to respect the style of the original house while modernizing it. The construction leads were professional and fun to work with. They cared about getting every detail right. They accommodated all our change orders and delivered the project on time and within budget. Highly recommend working with this crew!

Todd H.

We hired Timeline Design in Saratoga, California for a major remodel of our home. We found mold damage that required us to essentially tear down half our house, pour a new foundation, and rebuild it. It was a long, painful process but the staff at Timeline made it as easy and pleasant as it could possibly be. We are very happy with our "new" home and really enjoyed working with the staff at Timeline.

Matthew Harrigan, the owner and president of Timeline, started us off with the design process and provided us multiple estimates so we could choose an option that fit our budget. Matthew was friendly, easy to work with, and showed genuine concern for our situation.

For interior design we worked with Kyle Le, who through several sessions showed us multiple options and even took us shopping to pick out tile. He provided a great deal of input and he knows what he's talking about, the house looks great! He did a good job of keeping our budget in mind as well.

As our start date got close Timeline provided us with a calendar outlining the expected time to completion. They stayed on schedule throughout the project and finished very close to the date promised, with only a few minor details that needed to be addressed. Their follow-through has been solid, they are completely finished with the job with the exception of our new dishwasher. We're still waiting on it due to supply chain issues, but they're keeping us posted and it's expected soon.

Our project manager, Gary Skwarek, was onsite every day, extremely capable, and a joy to work with. Gary handled all the work at the house that the subcontractors didn't, doing a terrific job. I can't say enough good things about Gary. If you choose to work with Timeline, you'd be fortunate to have him assigned to your job.

We also worked with several other employees, including Jason Daniels, Joshua Javillonar, Hooman Amanat, and Jason Sanders. They all provided excellent, friendly service.

With the exception of a couple issues that were resolved by Timeline, the subcontractors that were on our job were quite efficient and provided quality workmanship and materials. Timeline even came back out and repaired misalignment of our pocket doors a few months after the job ended at no cost to us.

In closing, we are very happy we chose Timeline for our project. Their workmanship is excellent, they stayed on schedule, and worked effectively with our budget.

Robert S.

Our structural engineering firm has been working with Timeline Design+Build for the past 5 years. Our field inspections of homes under construction reveal a company who is truly dedicated to providing superior craftsmanship with acute attention to detail. Their in house design team is professional and well organized, providing beautiful & harmonious home designs.

robyn D.

I have worked with Matthew Harrigan and team for over 7 years. Matthew is not only a fantastic designer of your space, but pulls rabbits out of the hat all the time to keep his clients elated! His team is top notch, from the interior designers, to his architectural staff, office personnel and the guys who are in the field building your dream home. Matthew has developed a base of experts, city and county personnel, who know, when he calls or asks a question, they respect his work and reputation and are eager to help.
He is definitely not the cheapest guy out there, but the end result shows why cutting corners does not bring the same value to the home, make the client happy, and he can’t put his name on something he is not proud of.
He stands behind his warranties. His whole reason for doing what he does is to have happy, satisfied customers and ALWAYS goes above and beyond to ensure 20 years down the road they are still positive they made the right decision by going with Timeline. In fact, he has so many clients who end up doing one project after the next over the years so clearly they are more than satisfied!
I am so confident in his prowess, that he is transforming my sister’s ocean front property into an amazing home. I would not have recommended him to my own sister if I wasn’t completely confident in his ability, follow through and team.

One more thing! 98% of his clients (even after 10 or more years) welcome Matthew and new clients to tour their homes. THAT typically doesn’t happen if you aren’t happy with the process and result!
Thank you for reading!

Robyn

Jimmy L.

We are using Timeline Design for a project, and we have found the entire team, including the CEO Matthew Harrigan, to be extremely competent and professional. The workmanship of the company and their subcontractors is high quality, and they are responsive to any concerns and questions we have. Recommended!