What clients say

“My experience with Stratified Solutions was exceptional, and I am thrilled to share this review! I came to Colby and his team after a difficult experience with my original ADU contractor that left me with little more than a foundation and a lot of frustration. I was overwhelmed and nervous about trusting another builder, but working with Stratified Solutions turned out to be a completely different and amazing experience. The Stephens live just a few blocks from me, and for years I'd admired their beautiful home and garden on my daily walks. When they began building a second home on their property, I enjoyed watching the progress and was thrilled to see a Stratified Solutions sign go up next to the construction. Having been so impressed with their work, and having just parted ways with my first contractor, I decided to reach out and I am so glad I did! From the beginning, Colby listened. He understood that I wasn't just building an ADU, but creating a comfortable, accessible home for my aging parents. He identified and corrected issues left by the previous builder, offered thoughtful suggestions, and always took the time to explain his recommendations. I felt heard, respected, and supported throughout the entire process. Colby is extremely smart and incredibly knowledgeable about construction, energy efficiency, and livability. He shared lessons learned from living in the beautiful home I'd watched him build and incorporated some of those insights into my little house. He also offered valuable advice about protecting and maximizing my investment, including ideas I'm now actively pursuing. I appreciated that he was thinking not just about completing the project, but about what would serve my family long term. I also have to give a special shoutout to Colby's wife, Claire! She is a brilliant artist with an incredible eye for color and design. Working with her to select materials, finishes, and colors was an absolute joy. She helped bring everything together beautifully, and her creativity and thoughtful guidance made the process easier and more enjoyable. The quality of the work is outstanding. Every employee and subcontractor was knowledgeable, respectful, and professional. The job site was kept remarkably clean, communication was stellar, and the work moved efficiently. Best of all, the project was completed on time, and the finished home exceeded my expectations. After such a stressful beginning, I can't overstate how wonderful it was to finish this project feeling genuinely happy about the entire experience. Colby, Claire, and the Stratified Solutions team restored my confidence that construction can be collaborative, thoughtful, transparent, and even enjoyable. I am incredibly grateful to have found them. If I ever build or renovate again, Stratified Solutions will absolutely be my first call. I wholeheartedly recommend them!”

“After every home building/buying story I've heard over the years I can only conclude that I must have won the home buying lottery since first meeting Colby at the house. I was struck by how informative the first overview was, and how I didn't have to fish for details about every nuance of the construction, materials, and choices that went into the design. And throughout the entire process until and even after I moved in, I was amazed by the flexibility, professionalism, and attention to details I was met with. Colby seems to genuinely care about not only the quality of everything, but about my satisfaction as well. From the comprehensive homeowner's guide put together, to being proactive about informing me what remains to be done at each stage, to going above and beyond to help complete the project and allow me to move in during a tight window of time I had. I cannot recommend Colby and Stratified highly enough!”

“We hired Stratified Solutions on very short notice to remodel our kitchen after it sustained water damage, and we couldn't be happier with the result! Colby and Claire were both flexible, scheduling work days around our schedule, and incredibly responsive at all hours. They have a remarkable eye for detail and style, taking our unformed thoughts about what we wanted and shaping them into a beautiful kitchen. From variable counter overhang dimensions to custom millwork, Schluter edges on tile, scribe molding, custom cabinets, low-profile under-cabinet lighting, and custom lit open shelves, Colby had dozens of great ideas and the skill to execute on all of them. … He is also remarkably forthright and honest, and when complications arose he gave us two or three options to move forward with: all of them more than fair, and never pressuring us into a decision we weren't comfortable with. Our kitchen looks beautiful, functions like a dream, and every week we change our mind about which new part is our current favorite feature. We couldn't recommend Stratified Solutions more highly, and you will be happy with choosing them for years to come.”

“It is my immense pleasure to recommend Colby Stephens with Stratified Solutions for any individual, investor or family looking for a thoughtful and thorough contractor that will seamlessly guide you from the beginning to the very end of your project. Throughout the process, he consistently managed to keep me informed of my projects and any potential issues, always recommending resolutions so that I was able to have options as to what direction I wanted to go forward with. Colby is very creative and thinks outside the box. He is engaging, up front and an honest individual. There is nothing that escapes Colby's attention. Colby is incredibly attentive and makes you feel like you are his only client. He is prompt with returning phone calls and e-mails the same day. You will never feel neglected or unimportant. I would never hesitate to refer Colby to my colleagues, close friends, and family.”

“In 2015, Colby came to work for me as my site construction manager, handling all the day-to-day site management of building our new homes. Colby became an expert in dealing with neighbors, trades, designers, cramped and complicated job sites, utility companies, design changes, and solving any number of problems as they arose. After I decided to slow down my construction business in 2019, Colby decided to become a general contractor and start his own business. Since then, Colby has worked on several projects for me as the GC with great success. Colby's eye for detail and integrity have made these projects flow smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend Colby for any construction or remodel project you may have. Colby has immense experience dealing with complicated and often daunting projects, all handled with extreme professionalism. Colby has great communication and organizational skills and can manage everything from architect questions to new buyer orientations. Colby's background in engineering and fine arts brings huge advantages to any builder, developer and job site.”

“I am an interiors contractor; my company sells and installs tile, hardwood, countertops, carpet, etc. Most of our work is done with custom home builders and remodeling contractors and, over the years of my long career, I have worked with a lot of builders. Colby Stephens is one of the finest builders I have ever worked with. Commitment to personal excellence, and he demands the same of his contractors. He builds a great quality product. Reliable. Disciplined work habits. Intelligent and very knowledgeable regarding his craft. Excellent communicator. Very detail oriented. He genuinely cares about his clients and provides customer service. In summary, of all the builders I work with, there is no one I would recommend more highly than Colby.”

“Colby and his team are excellent contractors to work with. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and deliver high-quality craftsmanship. I would confidently recommend them to anyone looking to build a new home or complete a remodel.”

“Courteous, willing to go above and beyond, easy to contact, good communication!”