Customer Testimonials
New Construction Siesta Key
If you are looking to build your dream home, you cannot do better than Talon Home Builders! It was a pleasure working with Tom Shumway on our recent home construction. The project was completed in a timely manner and on budget thanks to his hands on approach. When issues arose Tom was there to see that they were resolved to our satisfaction. Thanks to Talon Home Builders we are now living in a beautiful home that is exactly what we had envisioned. We cannot say enough good things about this experience.
Jack and Mary Ambrogi
New Construction Barn Home
Tom was willing to take on a very different project for me, while other contractors backed away. He was enthusiastic about learning an entirely new way of construction and “winging it” as needed. He was always conscious of my tight budget and really tried to give me what I wanted without breaking the bank. Furthermore, he was quite innovative in coming up with clever ideas and made sure that his subs met his exacting standards. My house turned out beautifully!
Lisa Nelson
Addition Project in City of Sarasota
Our family was very fortunate to work with Talon Home Builders for our 2 bedroom, 2 bath addition to our custom-built house. Other contractors had been hesitant to take our project on due to the uniqueness of the design.
Tom and Jennie had the opposite reaction. Tom told us that he sees building additions as intriguing problem-solving opportunities. From the start, this experienced contractor provided a very clear plan for the work which was completed to our satisfaction on time and on budget.
The Shumway’s work with a group of select sub-contractors that got their jobs done to our satisfaction. The bathroom tile work was exceptional. The Shumway’s kept in touch with us almost daily throughout the process and, unlike working with a large company, we felt very well taken care of at every point.
Jennie’s understanding of our aesthetic and her discerning eye made choosing flooring, lighting, cabinetry, and hardware a snap. Tom was always anticipating the next step in the process and was very conscientious about covering the work area when bad weather came up. As we came to the end of the project, Talon got the finishing touches done on time so we could enjoy our new space before our summer break was over. We enthusiastically give Tom and Jennie our highest recommendation.
Kari and Richard Hoshal
Addition Project West of the Trail
When we moved to Sarasota with our two young boys, we were lucky to find a perfect little house in a wonderful neighborhood. But as the years passed, and our boys grew, we, unfortunately, began to outgrow it. We searched for a larger place to move into but always came back to the fact that we did not want to leave.
So, we made the somewhat daunting decision to renovate and enlarge our existing home and stay put.
As anyone knows who has renovated an older home (ours was built in the ’50s!) it is quite a task to take on. Finding the perfect builder to execute the job was one of the most important tasks we faced.
Once again, we got lucky – this time to find Tom Shumway and Talon Home Builders. Tom had been recommended to us by a friend and had just completed a project for another, so we felt confident that he was going to be capable of the job. But what we didn’t expect was just how personally invested Tom would be in making sure that our home renovation was the best experience possible. I honestly felt that the attention he gave us was the same as if he had been building the home for himself and his family. Renovations of older homes are always full of surprises, and with each turn (and there were a few!), Tom met the obstacle with calm and capable professionalism. He always took the time to explain what was going on and was accessible and involved with every aspect of the build… Alternately, Tom was also great at listening to us and really hearing what we wanted in our new home. Throughout the entire experience, Tom truly went above and beyond what I think most builders would have done. His professionalism, attention to detail, accessibility, and excellent quality of work all combined to make this experience a great one. Needless to say, the end product is beautiful! We could not be happier! I would highly recommend Tom and Talon Home Builders to anyone looking to renovate or build something new.
Kathryn Lehrman
Addition and Interior Renovations
Tom & Jennie Shumway/Talon Home Builders handled our major ‘2 homes on 1 property’ remodeling project. Their involvement & support started prior to the actual construction phase and included the successful navigation of the permitting & surveying process and coordination of the design/drafting phase.
Talon is committed to assisting its clients every step of the way throughout the entire project. The first thing that sold us on Talon Home Builders was their ability to deliver on what we required.
Tom & Jennie Shumway listen to their clients’ needs & are on a mission to meet, if not exceed them. Because the planned renovations were significant, our primary goal was to be as cost-efficient and conservative as possible. Tom & Jennie always kept this goal at the forefront of all of our design/construction decisions. Another crucial goal was to ensure Talon Home Builders had reliable & quality partners that could, and would, work on both homes on the property simultaneously, in addition to their other remodeling projects, at all times.
Talon delivered. Indeed, we greatly appreciated their major push to work long hours and squeeze in more sub-contractors over an intense 2-week period to ensure we all could spend Christmas together in our new homes. During our project, we were always thankful for Tom and Jennie’s sincerity, communication & cost-consciousness. We valued their willingness & availability to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable with the next steps throughout the project.
Talon Home Builders has the requisite diverse & professional knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills & a creative solution-oriented mindset to properly tackle any challenge that may arise. Like us, we are certain you will find that Tom & Jennie Shumway is a great team that provides professional, friendly, and thorough service. Talon takes pride in being your builder and will devote themselves to making your remodeling project a success.
Pat and Tilly McFadden
Interior Renovations in The Lake Club
We worked with Talon Home Builders over several months during challenging times to customize a newly built home. This involved every room of the house plus the garage, with work ranging from cabinetry design/coordination and significant wood trim, to electrical work, tile/stone, paint, and gym flooring. Importantly, Talon’s crews were talented, respectful, helpful, and efficient. What differentiates Talon from other builders we’ve worked with is Tom and Jennie’s personal involvement, willingness to come up with solutions and customized approaches, and desire to make the customer happy. We highly recommend them.
Ann Iseley & Chuck Bourget
Interior Renovation West of the Trail
Waking up to a house full of water due to a faulty water pipe in our Master Bathroom was one of the biggest home nightmares we have ever experienced.
Tom Shumway and his team were introduced to us through our insurance company, and we signed up with him right on the spot. Within 48 hours he had a game plan, schedule, and most importantly, the confidence & comfort we needed from a contractor to get us through this disaster. Carpet, Tile, Wood Floors, Exterior Doors, Granite Counters, Cabinet Work, Custom Closets, and Paint from porch to ceiling – you name it, he took care of it – exceeding every expectation and carrying all of the weight of the stress and pressure so we could go on with our lives until our home was complete.
Tom even offered to help us load up our personal moving truck when we had to make a temporary stay away, all the while assuring us that our home was in good hands. But it wasn’t just in good hands, it was in the very best hands – and we believed that so much, we added an enormous amount of work to the job list, changing it from Water Damage Repair to a complete first-floor renovation. Still to this day, each time we walk through our front door, we are so very thankful for how Talon Home Builders rebuilt our home, our life. As much as we try, and believe me we brag all the time about them, we still feel that we cannot say enough great things about the Talon staff. Tom and Jennie are not only the most professional contractors we’ve ever worked with – they are the most fun and loving – which is so important when you are putting your trust into people to repair and rebuild your home. Even our dog would wag her tail each time Tom would walk in the door.
We are proud to now call them our friends, and cannot wait to work with them again in the future, on projects that we will be planning together. Put your trust in Talon, I promise you won’t regret it.
The Price Family
Interior Renovations in The Lake Club
We interviewed several contractors to complete a few interior improvements to our new spec home. We hired Talon because they were willing to take on our project and after meeting Tom and Jennie in person, we felt they were the right ones for the job! Talon designed and installed a custom under cabinet wine fridge for us. The project was challenging due to existing cabinetry and size limitations, but Jennie persisted in finding the appliances that would work well in our space. We also had solid core doors installed to replace the hollow doors from our builder.
In addition, Talon organized the installation of an updated backsplash in our kitchen. This job required coordination of several trades over a couple of weeks and we were always well informed who would be in our home and when they were scheduled. We were very impressed with the coordination of our entire project. All of the contractors who were part of this job were on time, professional, and organized. Tom and Jennie at Talon are a good team and their company did an excellent job with our home improvements. We plan to use them again in the future!
Kim & Mike Milazzo
Sanderling Club Master Bathroom Addition
We asked Tom to manage the renovation of our master bathroom and were very pleased with the whole project. He kept us on schedule and within our budget. We were very impressed with the quality and attention to detail that he provided throughout the renovation. Tom was always available and a good communicator whenever we had questions.
Janet Kempton
Interior Repairs
When we experienced major water damage to our home and had to tear out our kitchen and hardwood floors, Tom Shumway worked closely with our insurance company and coordinated all of the subs to get us back together again. Tom is experienced, conscientious, reliable, and honest. A true pleasure to work with.
Beth Knopik
Shingle Roof Replacement
I can not recommend Talon Home Builders enough. I had my house on the market and it became obvious that in order to move it, I would need to replace the roof. Owner Tom Shumway was thoughtful to the challenge of having a house on the market while living somewhere else. Not only did he offer the most competitive price, he expedited the permitting process and had the job completed in two days start to finish. This was my first time dealing with a roof replacement. Tom was responsive and thoughtful to all my questions, concerns and requests for clarification. I am grateful to Talon Home Builders for their guidance through a challenging situation.
Sam Lowry
Shingle Roof Replacement
I can’t thank Talon Homes Builders enough for the excellent experience from start to finish. Great price and communication thru the total job. My roof was installed in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend Talon Home Builders for your new roof.
