Wendy and I worked with Jon Traeger last year for a remodeling project and found him to be a very reliable person to deal with. He is a superb communicator and leaves no detail to chance. His creative ideas complimented our vision. We highly recommend him and plan to work with him again in the future.
Wendy & Wayne Ricciardi
Truckee, California
Truckee, California
When we decided to remodel our house we entrusted the job to Norwegian Wood Construction. We contacted them based on the recommendation of a friend & their years of experience in construction. Upon meeting with the owner, Jon Traeger, the scope of the project was clearly spelled out & a time frame for completion within our budget was set. Two walls were knocked down which opened up our kitchen. New kitchen countertops were installed & a tile floor was laid down throughout much of our home. The crew were prompt, courteous & meticulous in their work. They also made sure to clean up their work area every night. This was important to us as we lived in our home during the construction process. The owner was professional & kept the project within the agreed upon cost & time frame. The remodel makes us feel like we have a new home. We love it & our friends & family love it too!
Kelly
Truckee, California
Truckee, California
Norwegian Wood was recommended to us by another architect, who had employed them to construct his own personal vacation home in Serene Lakes. Meeting the demands of an architect building a new house for him/herself is certainly not the easiest assignment, but Jon and his crew were up to the task. ln terms of craftsmanship and dedication to quality construction, he exceeded our expectations at every level. lt is doubtfulthat there is another contractor in the Truckee area who could have done a better job, and we are more than satisfied with our new home.
ln addition, Jon is a truly nice person, who maintains a positive atmosphere of collaboration during the entire building process and is always willing to work cooperatively to find a solution to any problem. For high standards and good value in a construction project, I definitely recommend Norwegian Wood.
David Johnson
Serene Lakes, California
Serene Lakes, California
We hired Jon to execute a complete interior remodel of our 1500 ft-sq home in Truckee, CA. We were largely absentee during the remodeling process so it was very important that Jon have excellent remote communication capability and execution. We were operating under a strict budget and a fixed timeline (we knew months in advance the first night that we would need to stay in the house) so it was important that schedule and cost-management be priorities. Jon delivered on all of our expectations and more. He prepared a written proposal that clearly outlined the scope of work, who would be doing it, who the subs would be, and the order of execution. Because we were very price sensitive, he provided us with options for cost savings where we could do some work ourselves, and acquire fixtures directly. Jon’s communications were excellent, utilizing phone, text, and e-mail, with pictures to help with understanding. Jon’s team of subs were excellent as well – I can’t imagine him using a sub that did not live up to his personal standards. Our project was done with appropriate permits and drawings, and Jon coordinated all of that effort, demonstrating a great relationship with the permitting staff and the inspectors.
While Jon is a contractor, he also has an excellent eye for aesthetics, style, and attention to detail – he recommended several ideas that we never would have thought of ourselves, and which in the end turned out to be perfect for the project. Jon is a craftsman himself, taking great pride in the work that he and his crew execute – several times it was Jon who was taking the time and effort to get the small details “just right”. Towards the end of our project our budget situation eased and we were able to add some work that was previously not part of the plan. Jon took this all in-stride, adjusting plans and schedules to accommodate the additional work and to still have the house ready for us to move in on our previously fixed date. Following our move in, the final details and punch-list were completed in a timely manner that was not disruptive to our living in the house. We have no qualms about recommending Jon and he would be our first choice for additional projects.
Jonathan & Nancy Sechrist
Truckee, California
Truckee, California
Jon Traeger has worked with our family in expanding, modernizing and maintaining our home in Truckee for almost 20 years. He has done a superb job for us and we completely trust his attention to detail, his professionalism and his commitment to make sure we are always highly satisfied with his work. Jon first built a new garage for us and then we had him completely modernize and refurbish our house. All the work was done in a first class manner. After the construction projects, we asked Jon to he take over the regular maintenance of our home so that it is always ready for us when he are in the Truckee area. His attention to detail is great and he is very proactive in terms of making sure our house is in great shape. Additionally, Jon is a pleasure to work with. We offer our highest recommendation. Thanks.
JSF
Truckee, California
Truckee, California
Jon is an artist in his craft of home building. Just look at his amazing body of work, from his first building, turn key to every remodel and award winning design since then. He's built our family office building now owned by Placer County for their Kings Beach Health Dept, and the Lakefront remodel on Brockway Vista in Kings Beach. We have never had a single issue and will use Jon again when the need arises. If you are seeking a craftsman, you have found him. Warm regards and kudos to Jon.
Cynthia Bashford
Truckee, California
Truckee, California
Jon Trager (and his team in Norwegian Wood Construction) has worked on and off for my family for the last twenty years. He took our family cabin which had been built in 1932, perched on a foundation of river rock, down to the frame and rebuilt it entirely. At all stages of the construction, he communicated with us on a continual basis keeping us apprised of the construction. He handled the permitting and other administrative processes with professionalism and ease. He works well with the neighbors of his work sites and tidies up after each day; he cleans up completely after he finishes a job.
What he created for my family with his hard work (and that of his crew) and his utter creativity was and remains a beautiful cabin of great integrity. Attached is a picture of that cabin, some fifteen years after the work. It has held together beautifully and has required little maintenance (which, by and large, Jon assists us with even though he always has another job going).
Jon's creativity places him in that rarified top tier of contractors who have a bit of an artist streak. For instance, the boards on the back deck of the cabin have been planed off so that the water rolls off each board. Jon handcrafted a fold-down ladder to reach the loft, or upper storage unit. Most dear to my family's heart, he created and gifted us a wrought-iron pear (my family's symbol) that hangs right by the front door.
Jon is a good man and a wizard of a contractor. He will listen to his customers and attempt to do exactly what they want; if it is not economically or otherwise feasible, he will communicate that promptly and comprehensibly. Finally, he will present you with a beautiful finished product.
Geri Anne Johnson
Truckee, California
Truckee, California