About
R. A. Somerby is a full-service renovation company that works closely with each homeowner to realize their dream home. Our firm guides each client through the many stages of the design and renovation process in a collaborative effort. Through a series of conversations and site visits, we begin to articulate the look the new client is seeking, using concept drawings and inspirational samples of materials to help personalize each project. Only once these concepts and drawings are fully developed to the clients wishes and budgets are determined we then begin the construction phase. Here we offer our inhouse construction team or allow the client to bid out the project to contractors of his choosing.
With offices in Brownstone Brooklyn, R. A. Somerby specializes in residential work on historic properties and has had 30 years of experience in a range of projects from a traditional kitchen and bathroom renovations to whole house revamps that include exterior restorations, historic renewals or additions. Richard Somerby leads the team as chief designer, working directly with the clients to achieve their desires. A seasoned team of in-house craftsmen are available to help move effortlessly into the construction phase of any project. Mimi Somerby leads the interior design team working with clients in the selection of furnishings and fabrics that will not only work within budgets, but are practical for family use. Importantly, the design, construction and decorating teams all work together in a coordinated effort to bring your project to life.
Testimonials
Richard and his team renovated our home and we couldn't be more pleased with his work and professionalism. He was respectful and collaborative in the design process as we were navigating our aesthetic. He had great and creative ideas yet always tailored the work to best represent our wishes. He is knowledgeable and experienced and didn't miss a beat when it came to orchestrating permits, etc as well as having a good team both on deck each day for construction as well as good relationships with contractors. He oversees the contractors and always advocates for the client in terms of cost of product. He stuck to deadlines and even though we are back in our home over a year, we still stay in touch as his team is always responsive for minor touch ups or questions. It was a daunting task but his guidance and administration made it relatively painless. Will also add that in early construction/demolition, he was respectful and responsive to neighbors requests regarding noise and more. Overall, we highly recommend.
Jami R., Clinton Street, BrooklynI was referred to Richard by a close friend of mine who had recently completed an entire brownstone renovation. She spoke very highly of him, and considering we had worked with many other contractors who then disappeared immediately upon completion of work, I was excited to give Richard a shot at a simultaneous 2 bathroom and subsequent stairway renovation. I can say without hesitation that Richard and his team have been incredible partners from the getgo and all the way through. Richard is trust-worthy, transparent, thorough, thoughtful in his ideas/plans, flexible, responsive and patient - qualities I believe critical and often lacking among his peers in the business. He is a creative solutions-provider and has a top-notch team who share the same values. They did absolutely beautiful work and also uncovered/fixed issues left behind from previous renovations, while also helping us with other issues on the fly that were unrelated to the work he was hired for. His team is friendly and respectful, and I can say after having them in my house for an extended period of time, we almost felt like family. Richard is a great partner and immense talent, and I urge anyone seeking a design/build service to get in touch with him!
Wendy O., Henry Street, Brooklyn- (917) 803-1700
- http://rasomerby.com/
- Brooklyn Heights, NY
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