Tim and his team at Saranac handled a very complex extension to our home ( most during the height of Covid) and just did an incredible job. I am a real estate developer and know a strong GC and his subs and each and every one of Tim’s team was respectful, diligent, hard working and skillful. Tim was always available when needed and often called and worked well beyond normal work hours to answer questions, discuss schedule and work out any potential problems. With any high end home, finishes are of extreme importance and here is where Saranac truly excels. The flooring, painting, and woodwork were all impeccable. In addition, Tim is just a wonderful guy. He is calm, easy going and fun to be around. I assure you that my 3 year old grandson concurs. ! I cannot recommend Saranac enough. They are truly top notch.Read More

I have built a few homes over many years. My current home is an early 1900 stone cottage that is not square and required structural engineers with lots of complications. I interviewed several contractors but had a good feeling about Tim which is why we selected him for our project. I have never felt more comfortable with someone leading the project than Tim. His team (plumber, electrician, mason, etc.) has worked with him for many years. They are all first class and have the attention to detail that Tim demands. Tim updates me every week setting my expectations of what will be completed for the week and always seeks my opinion after he has researched various options before he moves forward. He has been straight forward, honest, detail oriented and a true professional throughout the whole process. I have never been involved in a large project without complications. Yes, there have been delays especially as a result of COVID but never any surprises. In my opinion, this type of honest communication and weekly setting expectations is the icing on the cake. The overall quality of materials and workmanship is extremely high. If you are looking for a quality contractor that also is a great communicator, Saranac Builders should be your choice. I am extremely happy with Saranac. Great Job Saranac and thank you Tim!!! Please use me as reference anytime.Read More

We hired Saranac Builders at the beginning of the year for a planned move to Pound Ridge in late March 2020 - all vendors were scheduled to meet in advance and came with great suggestions - our timing ultimately coincided with Covid and mounting restrictions, yet Tim and his team did a stellar job coordinating and continuing the work under the guidelines - we were so grateful to see the work not only completed but with such care and attention given the added concerns and timing. From the floors to paint, to lighting changes and custom wood details - we could not be more pleased with the results and the professionalism of the full team. In less than a month our home was transformed exactly as imagined and with such attention to detail and craftsmanship. The Saranac team was professional and quite accommodating during a challenging time - and timelines - during an unprecedented situation!Read More

I hired Tim as soon as we met! He radiates expertise, organization and trustworthiness. And his staff shows the same meticulous attention to detail that he does. Tim and everyone who works for him are professionals and take their jobs seriously! When I ran into a few problems after hours (both times on a Sunday), Tim made sure that somebody was immediately dispatched to help. And when my mother fell coming into an alternative doorway, the entire crew flew to her assistance. These are top-notch people. And my kitchen is now beautifully complete, surpassing even my wildest dreams. I am now cooking in a “kitchen to the stars”! Tim delivered on every promise, and the various components fit together perfectly. I would hire Tim for any project!Read More

Saranac Builders constructed a beautiful, four-session outdoor living area. The craftsmanship of the patio, stone fireplace and roofed area is exquisite and provides a wonderful area for entertaining. Tim's team was professional, thorough and detail-oriented and we would highly recommend Saranac Builders for any project, large or small.Read More

My wife and I hired Tim from Saranac Builders Corp. in the Spring of 2019 for a complete teardown and renovation of our existing 4 bedroom house in Northern Westchester County, New York. We spent over a year vetting contractors and could not have been happier with partnering with him for this job. Simply put, everything was outstanding. From the quality of work, resources, communication, experience, foresight, honesty, integrity, and timeliness, our experience was exceptional. I would recommend Tim's services to anyone looking for contractor work and would not even consider looking elsewhere should we need work done in the future. Tim has my contact information; if you would like to speak with a reference regarding his services I would be more than happy to do so. Thank you Tim! We simply could not have done this without you.Read More

I recently bought a house and engaged Tim to handle several construction projects for me. The work encompassed construction, electrical, plumbing and design. I am thoroughly pleased with all the work done. He was efficient and communicative. Most importantly to me, the quality of the work was his most important priority. I strongly recommend him for both small and large jobs and have other projects I will use him for in my house.Read More

I lucked into finding Tim Abresch, owner of Saranac Builders, on Houzz in Sept., 2018. I was looking for a contractor to renovate 2 bathrooms in a 1956 Sears house, to upgrade and make them ADA compliant and more luxurious. I read his reviews: "he has great pride in workmanship"; "he is pragmatic in solving on-site conditions", "he figured out better solutions than our architect". He is all of that, and also a very nice guy. In renovating our home, he opened a shaft in the MSBDRM closet for a lift between floors, expanded the finished basement, and added an accessible and beautiful deck off the breezeway. His team of workers and his subs are excellent and all was coordinated without a problem or delay. I've done many renovations in different homes over the years, and Tim is the most honest, straightforward, and competent contractor I've worked with.Read More

If you are looking for a contractor, don't think twice - you definitely want to go with Saranac. Tim and his team completely transformed my bathroom which was original from 1960. His team was timely, courteous and respectful of my home. Tim himself was extremely responsive to any questions we had. He is very creative and can offer ideas that can enhance your space - for us he suggested a way for us to gain a second linen closet. We would highly recommend Tim and his team and look forward to them coming back for another project.Read More

my wife and i moved into our house in pound ridge about a year ago and decided to build an enclosed carport (with separate storage behind a divide) which could in time be easily expanded to become a full fledged garage. while wondering about our garage/carport, we drove by a garage in construction near our house. the garage being constructed looked very good and i contacted the builder who had a sign at the construction site. i found out the builder is building the garage for himself at his house. tim abresch from saranac builders and i met at my house to discuss a design to build within our budget constraints. tim recommended the architect thomas smith who drew a great plan according to our budget and ideas. tim abresch gave me a fair estimate of what it would cost to build the structure. after we received all permits, tim’s men started to build the structure at the end of december 2018 - not the easiest weather situation to build anything outdoors. five weeks later the very solid carport was up and we could weather our first big snowstorm with our cars parked under a roof. tim and i had some technical disagreements early on which were resolved to all our satisfaction through honest communication. tim advised me well with his professionalism and knowledge, he put a carport up which is better build than i could have wished for, and very important to me, saranac builders came in on budget. (sometimes one likes to build a castle with the budget of a hut - doesn’t work.)Read More