“Essig Renovation and Design has done two major projects in our home (complete basement remodel and a major 2nd floor master suite project) and we’re about to do a third. These were major projects and we live in a home that is over 100-years-old, so, of course, you can imagine things popped up that weren’t ‘planned’. Essig’s team is professional, knowledgeable (specifically with older homes/architecture), respectful of your family, pets and space and, most importantly, kind, good people. I trust them fully to manage whatever is necessary until the project is complete even knowing if I’m on vacation or away, I don’t need to worry about them being in my home while I’m gone. We’ve worked with other contracting companies in the past and eventually had to break up with them for various reasons. We took a chance with Essig and don’t have any regrets!”

“Essig was great to work with and we are very happy with our remodeled deck. We had an excellent and very hands-on design experience prior to even committing to the project, with continued help on material selection and design details throughout. The women and men that came to do the work were professional, very friendly, happy to communicate and discuss our questions and concerns, and quite efficient. While, as with any large project, there were some communication issues, Essig was great in patiently and fairly resolving these small issues. The project came in pretty much at cost, and the company was flexible in terms of schedule for sign-offs due to some family travel on our end. Definitely recommend and will consider Essig for future projects!”

“The Essig crew did a total renovation of my house, taking a gutted structure and turning it into a beautiful home. The workmanship is top-notch, rates are reasonable, and most importantly, they extremely flexible and pragmatic. As with any old building in Pittsburgh, there are unknowns when starting work. Dan (owner) and his team went above and beyond to find practical solutions that fit my budget. In some cases, they just absorbed the cost. It was clear from the start that a job well done for them meant a happy end customer. I should also note that they rely on a small clutch of subcontractors for specialty work – I found them to be equally reliably, friendly and honest.”

"Essig has worked on two large projects in our home, and both have been executed with great craftsmanship and efficiency. Their work is beautiful and both projects stayed within budget and the general timeframe we had planned for. They've all been great to work with and we would do it again."

“We have done five projects over the last five years with Essig Renovation and Design. We have been so happy with their excellent work, their attention to detail, and their responsiveness to any concerns we had, down to the smallest detail. The kindness and thoughtfulness of each crew to our family’s needs while they were working in our house was remarkable. We cannot more highly recommend ERD and their very good work.”

“Essig was awesome! We worked with them on some office renovations, and love how it turned out. They were easy to work with- communication was professional and prompt, scheduling was considerate of office hours, and the work was done efficiently and thorough. Recommend!”

Working with Essig Renovation & Design was amazing from start to finish. They tackled my full house remodel and the result was SO GOOD. They were professional and super nice. I definitely plan on using them for any future projects I have.

Essig Renovation & Design is a fantastic company to work with! They work diligently to create designs & solutions for your home that are beautiful and well thought out. Everyone in the company takes great pride in their work and they really do a wonderful job. They are a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them.

Essig was awesome! We worked with them on some office renovations, and love how it turned out. They were easy to work with- communication was professional and prompt, scheduling was considerate of office hours, and the work was done efficiently and thorough. Recommend!

We recently wrapped up a very fairly-priced project that entailed a large down-to-the-studs renovation of a bath/laundry/office space within a 150 year old home. Significant plumbing moves and floor joist leveling and sistering was required and Essig was more than capable of taking on this scope with a trustworthy combination of in-house and subcontracted tradesmen. We had come with a project ~75% designed with most materials & finishes chosen, but the Essig team helped us get the plan over the finish line in a way that matched the vision that we brought to them. Essig was up for the challenge on custom elements that we were looking for, including the creation of a center-split retractable door system to hide a stacked washer/dryer in a tight space. We had very few change orders along the way -- the Essig team worked hard to absorb curve balls into our original scope as best possible. Construction lasted 3 months and the only time that we experienced a pause in work was while waiting for city permitting. The onsite crew was trustworthy, kind, courteous, and we felt that they genuinely enjoyed and took pride in their work. We hope to work with Essig again in the future!

We worked with Essig renovation on a main floor renovation project from June-October 2021. I can't say enough positive things about Dan and his team. Alex and Sarah completed the majority of our work. They were punctual, communicative, and very hard working. We lived in our home during the entire process, and Sarah/Alex were very kind to our kids (and dogs) along the way. If we ever ran into troubles Dan was easy to get in contact with and made regular site checks to ensure the process was moving along smoothly. After having a terrible experience with a contracting company in 2017, Essig was a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend working with them of any of your renovation needs!

I have used Essig Renovation and Design on many occasions, and they are incredible! The largest project I used them for was a complete gut and renovation of a 6-unit apartment building. It's hard to describe the difference in the building before and after they started work on it, but people's jaws hit the floor when they see how beautiful the apartments are when they walk in.

The second largest project was renovating a duplex that was in such bad shape that shortly after I bought it, one side of the duplex came off the foundation and a 20 foot section of the second floor literally fell off the duplex. After they finished work on it, the units are stunning and we get compliments on them all the time.

I've used them for smaller jobs as well, and even their handyman division and the work has always been absolutely top-notch! Their work is impeccable, their design work is stunning, and everyone there is a pleasure to be around.

I highly recommend Essig Renovation for anyone seeking top-notch services in Pittsburgh. They strive for excellent comunication from the first phone call to the final walk through. They truly set the bar high and I look forward to any opportunty to work with them.

Essig is a wonderful contractor. John and Sussi were detail oriented, organized and great communicators. They are collaborative problem solvers. Sussi is incredible at tiling and making sure the plans are clearly understood. She asks great questions and is a pleasure to work with! Thank you! Thank you!

This is a great company! They are extremely knowledgeable, creative and innovative. They are passionate about the work that they do and they take great pride in their projects. I highly recommend them!!

I am impressed with the professionalism and creativity of ER&D. Their willingness to meet the clients needs is exemplary.