Memberships, Mentions, and Reviews
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Memberships
Mentions
Featured in Life In Chenal Magazine - Pages 10-13 - Click here to see the full post.
"Hartness Construction takes pride in the customer service aspect of their business. “When working together on a custom-built home, we get to know our buyers,” Brenda said. “We miss that relationship once we finish the job and many times it results in lifelong friendships.”
Justin Keener featured in 2021 issue of About You magazine. Click here to see the full post.
"Justin Keener joined the Hartness Construction team in 2005 to work alongside his mother, Brenda, at the head of the company. The mother-and-son duo have a combined experience of over 50 years in the home building industry. Keener is also a life director on the board of the Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock, where he also served as president in 2016"."
Featured Builder from Chenal Properties. Click here to see the full post.
"Hartness Construction Co. continues to impress after 30 years of service to central Arkansas. The quality of their luxury homes, as well as their commitment to customer service, is unsurpassed in central Arkansas".
Reviews
Lesa and Brooks Handly
"After an exhaustive search for a one-level home that also included our desired list of amenities, my husband and I decided it was time to build. We knew building a house was hard; decisions on top of decisions would be required. Where to begin?
Our answer was very experienced general contractor, Brenda Hartness. In our initial meeting, we immediately clicked and the project was underway. She provided guidance and expertise while insuring our list of custom features was worked into the project. Brenda differentiated herself by being thorough, direct, and demanding of quality. She was a pleasant partner during our build and very importantly, was committed to transparency and fairness throughout. We are thrilled with, and proud of, our new home that we plan to enjoy for many years!
You can build a house with anyone, but if you want quality work and a personable experience, choose Brenda Hartness. I'm glad I did!"
Melissa and Drake Hawkins
"The Hartness Construction Company, especially Brenda, was a joy to work with! We bought an older Hillcrest home and had a tight timeline for a total renovation before moving in. Hartness Construction and their crew hit the ground running on Day 1 and consistently met each deadline, keeping within our budget range. It was apparent the respect that the sub-contractors had for Brenda and communication between all parties was easily maintained through the process. We would highly recommend Brenda and her team for any construction project, big or small".
Lynn and Martha Fagan
"After touring new homes for several months, we looked at a new custom-built home by Hartness Construction. Recognizing the excellent quality and workmanship that went into their homes, we knew Hartness Construction would be our choice to build our home here in Little Rock. It is not everyday that you find people to work with that are as pleasant as Brenda and Justin. They were extremely professional, honest, and easy to work with from design to completion. They listened to our concerns and always kept us informed with even the smallest details throughout the entire process. Brenda's knowledge and long-term experience in the construction business was extremely helpful to us in making the right decisions in a timely manner. If anyone is considering building a quality custom-built home, we highly recommend Hartness Construction."
Chris White
"Brenda has built two homes for me in Chenal and has always been a partner. She looked out for me when I didn't know what I was doing and provided education on what to do and what not to do. She was always honest with expensese, timing, and obstacles. Brenda's sub contractors are also exceptional and provide quality workmanship better than most. I think what I love so much about her is she is always responsive, manages expectations, and her follow up is impeccable. She definitely cares about her clients, before, during, and after the building process. I don't know how many people consider their builder a friend, but I definitely do. Maybe there will be house #3 soon!!!"
Jim & Susanne Lewis
"The decision to begin the process of building our “dream house” gave my wife and I a sense of excitement, but also a feeling of uncertainty knowing the challenges that we would face in a project expected to last for many months. The most important decision we had to make was choosing a builder and general contractor who would handle each of the important steps in building our home.
After interviewing and investigating several recommended builders, we chose Hartness Construction Company, with Brenda Hartness and her son, Justin. Our choice was based on her reputation as a builder in West Little Rock where our home would be built. She was known for the excellent crews of subs who would handle every stage – lot preparation, foundation, plumbing, framing, roofing, sheet rocking, flooring, painting, and finishing. We needed craftsmen who would show up when scheduled and who would help us stay on the schedule we had agreed upon with Brenda and Justin. We met on a consistent basis with our builders, and often, with the subcontractors handling special portions of our custom buildout. It was very important to us that we be kept in the loop on all major details and especially on cost issues, and that meant constant communication with Brenda and Justin. We were very happy with response times to our texts and telephone calls and their willingness to meet with us whenever we had questions or wanted to explore options.
We built during COVID with significant price increases and shortages on most building materials. Brenda and Justin were very wise to advise us to pick out materials (paint, tile, flooring, etc.) early in the process to make sure when the time came, our supplies would be available for delivery. No builder can promise there will not be issues in building a home, or that unexpected conditions result in some changes or delays along the way. However, when these did occur, Brenda and Justin patiently worked with us and did their best to meet our expectations and desires and stay on schedule as much as possible, and move toward completion.
The result was the delivery of our “dream house” with everything we wanted, completed in a timely manner, and if we had any issues at all with small details, they were handled in a prompt manner to our complete satisfaction. Even after the one-year period on construction was ending, Brenda was there to address any minor issues my wife had discovered.
I strongly recommend Hartness Construction, and Brenda and Justin, as professional builders, who became our partners who took a personal interest in us and the building of our home, which we love".