Rob & Dawn Renner
“After a few years of searching for our ‘’dream property’’ and finally making the purchase, the next challenge we faced was to find a builder/contractor that would be able to satisfy and fulfill our high expectations of a home build. Spending endless hours interviewing prospects and numerous no returned emails or calls from others, we knew our process was finally complete after the conversation with Nate. His approach to the building process, even before breaking ground was flawless. From budgeting, layout, architecture, construction and even finish landscaping, he was there start to finish. He made sure every detail was not only what we wanted but, also functional and practical.
As if building a house isn’t challenging enough, we were deep into the build when we were presented with something that nobody could ever imagine, a ‘’pandemic’’. We were not exactly sure of what to expect however we still knew that we did have a deadline and a budget to work within, at this point it seemed as though neither would be possible. A shortage of materials, lack of workers, health and safety of everyone involved were a few of the many challenges that Nate faced daily.
Working diligently everyday (even Sundays), the house came together, within budget and right on time. Facing a task with this many things going against you but still coming out on top shows what type of person and business he runs. His honesty and integrity are second to none. He is by far the finest builder we have ever used. We look forward to future builds with Nate and his team, the only problem I see on the next one is that he ‘’set the bar really high’’ on the last one….”
Kurt & LeeAnn Strand
"We worked with Galena Hillside Homes on our new deck. Throughout all phases of work they surpassed our expectations. Initially, for the deck, we planned to just improve a small area off of the kitchen. When Nate and his crew began work, they quickly realized our deck was not able to support our plan due to structural issues. We went to plan B; redo the entire deck. We also had a deadline for a large party we were hosting. Nate assured us, while it would be down to the wire, they would be done. And they did it! The deck is amazing. It is a beautiful addition to our home that gives us...
Karen McArdle
“Galena Hillside Homes was the best choice we could have made for our home remodel. So professional yet friendly while doing quality work. They work as a team – from the construction to electric to plumbing and everything in between. Almost like having family in the house. I love the results. Best kitchen ever!”
Warren Dorn & Barb Liles
"Galena Hillside Homes built our house in 1992, our garage and office in 2012, exterior deck in 2014, interior stairway remodeling in 2014, four bathrooms in 2016, miscellaneous siding and patio doors 2017. Twenty five years of excellent, durable, reliable improvements for our home by Hillside and its sphere of trade relationships. We trust Nathan and Galena Hillside Homes in every respect and unhesitatingly recommend them to anyone seeking quality work, done on time.”
Bill & Tracy Wheeler
“We hired Galena Hillside Homes to completely gut renovate our newly purchased 100-year-old farm house in Elizabeth Illinois. It was quite an undertaking which Nate took on without hesitation. To say that we had a fantastic experience would be an understatement. Nate and his team were experienced, professional, flexible and mostly TALENTED. Galena Hillside Homes worked hard every single day to complete our project on time. The attention to detail was beyond what we could have expected. Every request we made was met with a “sure, no problem” attitude. As soon as we met Nate we knew we had chosen the right contractor to take our dream and make it a reality. I would recommend Galena Hillside Homes to anyone that may be looking for a trustworthy friend to complete their project because that is exactly what we found in Nate.”