Hi, my name is Paul van Steensel, founder of Cape Dreams Building & Design, LLC. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and satisfied clients. I truly believe that the key to success is developing a strong and lasting reputation that people can rely on time and time again. The following testimonials are comments from a few of our past clients.
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References are available upon request, but the following words should give you a good idea as to who we are and the quality work that we are proud to deliver our clients.
Please read some of our happy client testimonials below:
“Building our dream home with Cape Dreams could not have been more pleasant or seamless. Paul, and his highly skilled team, transformed our conceptual dream home design into reality.”
~ G. Douglas, Eastham, MA
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“Cape Dreams built my dream Cape house. We learned about Cape Dreams from a neighbor who was very satisfied with their experience. We toured several homes built by Cape Dreams and loved the quality and craftsmanship. Paul at Cape Dreams worked with us throughout the process. He was very good at letting us know what was happening and we were always able to reach him and discuss any issues. We are very satisfied with our experience with Cape Dreams. Our house was completed on time.”
~ Michelle Mensel, Eastham, MA
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“We worked with Cape Dreams and Allen for our tear down / rebuild project in West Yarmouth. We couldn’t have been happier with the results. Cape Dreams is a first class organization that uses top notch talent with both their direct employees and their select subcontractors. Project Manager Allen personally adopted this project and his efforts led to not just a trouble free project, but the construction of our beautiful home.”
~ Paul Belliveau, Yarmouth, MA
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“Our experience with Cape Dreams was great. Our project manager Allen was a pleasure to work with. We have built houses and done other renovations and I would have to say this was by far the best overall experience. There are always things that come up with every project, but since the communication was excellent and the accounting was completely transparent we were always comfortable with how things were tracking and never felt blindsided by an invoice. And most importantly, we were very happy with the quality of the work that was done. I would not hesitate to use Cape Dreams and Allen Furman for another project or new build.”
~ Diane Wyckoff
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“We chose Paul van Steensel of Cape Dreams to replace our old deck and outdoor shower. His was not the lowest estimate we got, but we were impressed by his presentation and were not disappointed. Not only did he do what we wanted, but his workmanship was excellent and he finished in the time specified by our contract. It is always a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work. I highly recommend Cape Dreams.”
~ M.C. North Chatham, MA
“Allen and his Cape Dreams team were incredibly knowledgeable. They delivered on all of our building deadlines and were very helpful keeping our project on track. The finished product is beautiful and we would happily work with them again in the future.”
~ Alison M.
“Last year, we undertook a major renovation to our home in Brewster and added an entire second floor. The project was quite involved, including a Geothermal Heating and Cooling System and minimal heat loss design. Paul van Steensel, owner of Cape Dreams Building & Design, won our confidence in the process leading up to our choice of a contractor. It was the best decision we made.Paul and his team at Cape Dreams proved themselves to be highly skilled craftsman, determined to help us realize our vision for our home. Paul was unfailingly patient and wonderfully communicative. We live four hours away so we had to depend on Paul to be vigilant in protecting our interests as well as to alert us every time a significant choice or question arose. Our trust was well-earned. Paul takes great pride in his work. He is a savvy partner who helped us uncover ways to save money when it did not alter the core of what we hoped for, and alerted us to opportunities where a modest investment today would pay off for many years in the future. If we ever have need again of a contractor there will be no deliberation: We’ll call Paul van Steensel immediately.”
~ T.M. Brewster, MA
“Paul and his team did an amazing Job in the renovation our Chatham property. We have a property where the house was built in the 1930’s that needed a lot of attention to detail. They came in on time and on budget which is very rare especially here on Cape Cod. They did so good of job we actually won the historical Preservation award with the town of Chatham for our project. Everyone was kind and professional. The office staff is second to none. I would not hesitate to use Cape Dreams again!”
~ Al Sorbello
“Paul van Steensel did a complicated makeover of a room in my house, and, later constructed a laundry room in my garage. Both jobs involved working with other trades, which went smoothly. He listened carefully to me and it was important to him that I be satisfied with his work. I was especially pleased to discover that Paul is a well trained and skillful finish carpenter.”
~ NHS, Orleans, MA
“We used Cape Dreams to build our new house. Having used them for the renovation of our previous home, we knew we would have a good experience, which we did. Paul van Steensel provided detailed information on costs associated with the construction, working with us to ensure we made the wisest decisions. The project moved along smoothly, with someone on the site working virtually every day – there were no significant gaps in work, so the house was completed in a timely manner. Paul was always available to answer questions in a timely manner. Most importantly for us, there were no surprises. If there was a cost increase for something, it was because we discussed it and made the decision to do something different or additional. We highly recommend Cape dreams.”
~ John Smith, Eastham, MA
“We had very high, probably unrealistic, expectations for our house that was being built by Cape Dreams. They not only met, but actually exceeded, what we hoped was possible. We interviewed several builders prior to deciding on Cape Dreams, and it rapidly became clear that Cape Dreams was the only choice. Paul van Steensel is an amazingly knowledgeable builder who is “hands on” in every aspect of the process. His subcontractors were all pleasant, professional and meticulous in their work. The framing, finished carpentry and painting were all extraordinary. Thanks to Paul, we are now living our own Cape Dream.”
~ Gary Sable, Cape Cod, MA
“It was wonderful building a house with Paul and his strong team! Great listeners, creative problem solvers, as much artisans as builders with their attention to detail and pride in their craft! Can’t recommend Cape Dreams highly enough!”
~ Jennifer Paci, Cape Cod, MA
“Paul and his entire team of highly skilled subcontractors were outstanding to work with. They really went above and beyond for us. They took every question seriously and handled all of them promptly.”
This was our first experience with new construction. The friendly and professional team at Cape Dreams made it smooth and enjoyable. It was extremely clear that Cape Dreams values their customers; they spent a lot of time helping us plan and providing wonderful suggestions. The overall quality and craftsmanship of our home is stunning! We highly recommend Cape Dreams to anybody for new construction or remodeling.”
~ Mark Bowman, Brewster, MA
“Very pleased with our Cape Dreams custom house. Paul listened carefully to our wishes and communicated frequently about progress, costs and expectations. Steve, his foreman, became like family to us during the project. Their vendors were terrific people and very responsive. We are particularly pleased with the custom wood working elements in our home, many of which were executed with great skill. We would enthusiastically recommend Cape Dreams.”
~ Thomas Flynn, Cape Cod, MA
“From design through the finished project it was a pleasure working with Paul and his crew. Cape Dreams built a high quality large home with attention to the detail. The mill work and finishing touches are spectacular. He was on time and in the budget that was established. Paul was easy to work with and had many great suggestions as the home was being built. I couldn’t be happier with the finished result and the process was fun. His contractors have been great to work with and continue to do work when we need attention to maintenance. I would highly recommend Paul and Cape Dreams for any size project.”
~ Linda Frazzette, Brewster, MA
“Paul and his team of meticulous carpenters built a house to my specifications as well as tending to all of those details with patience and impeccable attention to detail. Paul as a general contractor demands nothing but the best of himself and to the vendors that he chooses to hire, assuring for a successfully completed project. Highly recommended.”
~ Francis Rosselli, Cape Cod, MA
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