As the son of a master carpenter, I learned very early in life what it means to insist on EXCELLENCE and INTEGRITY in everything you do.
Many years later, as a licensed general contractor, I continue to live those values. With every custom home I build and every remodeling project I undertake, I'm driven by a commitment to meeting the highest standards.
So how does that translate into my work? Well, it means that I research and implement the very best techniques and practices, and use the highest quality materials. From the inside out, you can see and FEEL the craftsmanship and pride that go into every inch of the homes I build.
As important, it means that I and every member of my team strive to make YOUR experience as our client exceptional. Our goal is not only to make the process less stressful, but to make it ENJOYABLE and even fun!
It all comes down to a simple philosophy. Do the job RIGHT. Offer the best advice. Use the best materials. Hire the best craftspeople. And create beautiful, functional, energy-efficient dwellings that will last for generations.
“We built our house while living in Washington, DC. This would not have been possible without Joe Fennessy at the helm. His competence, sincerity, honesty, integrity, and creativity kept us on track and feeling secure about the build.
Joe’s professionalism is only surpassed by his personal attention. Whenever there was an issue to tend to, Joe was there with several options and he kept us informed all along the way.
Honestly, we could never have built a house from so far away without Joe Fennessy. Today, that house is our home and we love it thanks to Joe!”
Get to Know Joe
JOE FENNESSY, PRESIDENT
“When I was 12, my family lived in a house with a spacious front porch that had an enclosed railing around the perimeter. Before leaving for work one day, my dad instructed me to sweep the porch and have it ready for him to paint when he got home. I did as my father had asked, but since he was only going to paint the railing, I left the debris I’d swept up piled in the center of the porch.
Dad came home, saw what I had done, and spent the next few hours painting the railing. Naturally, and just as he knew would happen, the wind picked up and blew the dirt all over the fresh paint.
Dad called me to join him on the porch. “Just finished painting. What do you think?” I felt my face turn red in shame. “How long would it have taken you to get a dust pan, sweep up that junk, and throw it away?” The answer was obvious, so I said nothing.
“I want an answer,” he demanded. “About a minute,” I admitted. “And how long do you think it’s going to take you to sand this entire porch now and repaint it?”
“Two or three days,” I replied. “That’s about right. Son, you have one chance to do something the BEST way, and that’s the first time. If you do it half-assed, it will ALWAYS come back to kick you in the butt. So remember: good enough, ISN’T.”
That moment proved to be very powerful, and it has defined my work ethic ever since. ”