WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE AMAZING CLIENTS, MANY OF THEM REPEAT CUSTOMERS. HERE’S WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH US:

“Everything went very smoothly, as our builder was on site consistently and although we were not living in the house, he was always available for us.”

Degnan Design Build was the architect and builder of our renovation project. From a tired, 4 bedroom, 3 bath Tudor, we now have a 6 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath seashore home. The project took 11 months from bare studs to completion. Everything went very smoothly, as our builder was on site consistently and although we were not living in the house, he was always available for us. All of the subs were most professional and provided only the highest quality work. The result of this renovation far exceeded our expectations.

— Sue and Ed, Spring Lake

“Tom and his staff are very professional and competent. He provided many options for energy efficiency which were unfamiliar to us and we implemented most of them.”

Degnan Design Group worked with me on a complete remodel of my home and we are very pleased with the outcome. Tom and his staff are very professional and competent. He provided many options for energy efficiency which were unfamiliar to us and we implemented most of them. Excellent team!

— Karen, Spring Lake

“Not only is Tom creative and listens to your needs in order to deliver exactly what you want, but his staff is accommodating and helpful as well.”

I met Tom in 2002 when we hired him to draw plans for a renovation for our Avon by the Sea home. The renovation turned out to be a total rebuild that we could not be happier with. Tom was great throughout the building process, always available to answer questions with innovative solutions. Not only is Tom creative and listens to your needs in order to deliver exactly what you want, but his staff is accommodating and helpful as well. I have no problem recommending Tom and Degnan Design Group for any of your building needs.

— Dee, Avon-By-The-Sea

“Knowing that our builder would be a constant presence in our lives for a year or more, we chose someone trustworthy who we liked...it was a great decision. Without question we would work with Degnan Design again in the future if the opportunity arises.”

My wife and I have renovated 3 different homes in the past 20 years.  We used Degnan Design for our last two renovations. In initial meetings Tom and his team asked thoughtful questions, listening to our needs and goals. They came back with several viable options for the projects that we discussed. Some of those options were things we had not considered (such as a high efficiency HVAC system, spraying insulation into the eaves, etc., that would save us long term in energy costs). 

When we entered the construction phase they were available for calls and meetings during each step of the process. Updates on progress with photos were provided when we couldn’t be on site. Each group of subcontractors, demolition, framers, etc. were skilled tradesman and problem solvers, who worked through Degnan Design Build to meet our needs whether they were change orders, or other items.  

DDB designed and built houses for us that not only gave us the space we needed, but homes that are visually appealing, with great sight lines. Since we like to entertain, flow from room to room is  important. I especially enjoy sitting at the dining room table and looking through the kitchen to the breezeway (which contains facets of the original structure, like cedar shake siding.  

I can think of one or two decisions during the construction process such as the floating staircase and a skylight that Tom encouraged us toward, even though we were uncertain about. We now see these as important components that make our home uniquely ours, often get recognized by guests and are thoroughly enjoyed by us.

When renovating a home the process is simultaneously exciting, nerve wracking and exhausting. I have found that it usually takes longer and costs more than you’d like...HOWEVER, it is well worth it.  In my experience, quality, service and honesty are the most important criteria in choosing a design/build firm.  

Knowing that our builder would be a constant presence in our lives for a year or more, we chose someone trustworthy who we liked...it turned out to be a great decision. Without question we would work with Degnan Design again in the future if the opportunity arises.

— Les, Spring Lake

“Tom Degnan and his team are great designers and fusing the design and build under one roof allowed us to explore so many options that present themselves in a complex project.”

Degnan Design Group + Degnan Design Build is a Jersey Shore based residential design and build firm with an excellent track record of transforming older homes into unique new homes. Tom Degnan and his team are great designers and fusing the design and build under one roof allowed us to explore so many options that present themselves in a complex project. We renovated a shore bungalow into a modern coastal home that kept charm and function at the center of our new family home.

— Vincent, Spring Lake Heights

“Tom is creative, cutting edge, organized, and cost effective...
He added tremendous value to our project!”

We built an absolutely fabulous house with Tom Degnan and his Degnan Design team! Tom is creative, cutting-edge, organized, and cost-effective... He added tremendous value to our project! We are looking for an opportunity to work with Tom again in the future. 

— Jim, Spring Lake

Degnan Design Build has served as our architect and builder for the past two years during which time they planned, designed and oversaw construction of a major home renovation. This was a unique renovation project, we purchased an ornate single family home built in 1905 that was later divided into two apartments & the main residence – which we converted back to a single family home including an expanded living area.

Tom Degnan served as the lead architect & builder for DDB. He has the unique ability to listen to clients and understand and align what is required for creatively designing, budgeting financially and building it so that it is practical and structurally sound. The design and build aspect of DDB allows for client agility and flexibility throughout which we just would not have had without DBB handling both aspects. Anyone that has done even a small renovation knows that it’s always more emotion filled, challenging and complicated a process than you'd project; and Tom's team was able to manage the process allowing us to actually enjoy the renovation. If we were looking to do another building project in the future we would go no further than DDB.

— John and Christine, Allenhurst

After years of searching for a home to buy, my husband and I bought three acres of wooded land adjacent to a reservation in Montville where we decided to build our dream home. Even though the job was not in Monmouth County where most of their projects are, we chose DDB because it was important to work with someone who shared our vision and our passion. 

The project was an enormous undertaking for me and my husband. It lasted 2 1/2 years from concept to completion. There were so many choices and details. I really appreciated the clear communication we had with Tom. They had great ideas for the design and layout of the 8000 square foot house. I trusted their expertise in the whole process.  Selections that they recommended - iron windows, radiant heating, gravel and paver driveway - made the house unique and so beautiful. They coordinated efforts with the builder and the decorator, and were professional in every respect.  It was truly a pleasure working with Tom and team!

— Susan and Joel, East Hampton

“Our house turned out beautiful! All our expectations were exceeded, thanks to Tom and his team. I am pleased to recommend Degnan Design for any design or building project.”

When it was time to knock down our family beach house and build a bigger home for our expanding family, I am so glad I found Tom Degnan! Tom has amazing design skills and a great eye for detail. He is enthusiastic, very easy to work with and truly a wonderful person. Tom, David and all the Degnan Design crew, listened to what I wanted and offered excellent options within our budget.
Our house turned out beautiful! All our expectations were exceeded, thanks to Tom and his team. I am pleased to recommend Tom Degnan and Degnan Design for any design or building project.

— Karen and Gary, Lavallette