OUR CLIENTS

"Richard has done multiple jobs for me varying greatly in size and complexity. He has executed both straightforward repairs and small renovations using modern stock materials and he has also undertaken highly sensitive and complex jobs restoring and repairing sensitive historic fabric. Richard is a can do guy who is always pleasant to deal with, is honest and very reliable and shows up when he promises to. His work has always been to the highest standard, and having worked on period rooms at the Met Museum, Monticello and the White House, I have high standards. I give Richard my unqualified recommendation to any prospective customers." 
- Christopher Ohrstrom
"Working with Deerchase, LLC was a real pleasure. I have been in the insurance restoration industry for 26 years and have worked with hundreds of contractors and tradesmen in the repair and restoration of homes. I can say with certainty that the most memorable experience I have had was working on the Oaks with Deerchase, LLC. The care and concern that Richard showed during the entire 2 year project were remarkable. His attention to detail while at the same time controlling costs resulted in a completed project within budget. It is nearly impossible to restore an 85 year old home with precision, preserving the original details. Deerchase LLC was able to locate individuals and manufacturers that, in many cases, supplied the original equipment and materials in the home. From the custom original wallpaper to the window sash cords, the materials were identical. Anyone entering the home today would not know that the home had suffered a near total loss. It looks the same today as it did prior to the devastating loss. In addition to his attention to detail, quality, precision and budget, Richard is a great guy. I appreciate his honesty and integrity and would gladly work with him again."  
-  Dave Jewell, Field Claim Manager 
"The Oaks, our house near Warrenton, suffered a devastating fire several years ago. There was severe damage to this large Georgian house originally built in 1932.
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We asked Richard Williams of Deerchase LLC to take on the huge job of restoration. The work had to be carefully done as the Oaks was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richard Williams was certainly up to the challenge, he assembled a team of skilled craftsmen - plasterers, cabinet maker, painters, electricians, plumbers, and roofers that worked the old fashioned way, no short cuts, no "modern" materials, only the best.

Our anxiety was relieved knowing that we could trust him to put the finest materials in even the most obscure places. He also provided us with a full progress report every week. The whole team worked seamlessly together and managed to keep the costs within our insurance allotment. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results and since then The Oaks has been much admired and was open to the public for Virginia Garden Week in 2015."
 -  Elizabeth Gookin
"It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Richard at Deerchase LLC, the work is done in a timely manner with no need to come back to the work later.
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The quality of the people used by Deerchase and Richard are courteous very skilled and are performing in an outstanding manner.

Coming from Europe I am used to a high quality of workmanship with problems on reliability, after finding Richard I realize I have the best of both worlds here in Virginia.

Thank you very much and keep up the good work!"
-  Stanislas Vilgrain, Chairman & CEO, Cuisine Solutions, Inc.
"Richard is a pleasure to work with and we'd recommend him to any client desiring a high quality, well considered, well built home.  His combination of old world craftsmanship, attention to detail, ease of interaction, and responsiveness to clients and design- make him the right choice for discerning clients.  His hands on approach allows for his personal attention to each project and it shows."

-  Tim Clites, Clites Architects, PC
"I bought a hundred year-old charming house in Middleburg that initially needed just a few renovations to one of the bedrooms. After interviewing a few recommended contractors, I chose to hire Richard Williams of Deerchase, LLC, as he offered creative yet practical solutions with a competitive price point. The craftsmanship was excellent with a crew who were polite and thoughtful while working on site.

Just as we were completing the bedroom renovations, the house began to reveal infrastructure failure from strong spring storms with flooding and drainage concerns. Recognizing the major work ahead, I had a “while in Rome” moment and decided to add a stone patio to the back of the house that offered gorgeous views of the Shenandoah mountains. A skilled carpenter himself, Richard always recommended doing everything “the right way” with full disclosure and transparency as to detailed estimates and pricing in advance of the work. Richard hired the best and most reliable local resources in their areas of expertise: plumbing, electrical, air, heating and masonry specialists, all of which he has had long-term, successful working relationships. He personally guaranteed their work under his supervision and management.

My century-old house now is fully functional with a gorgeous patio that will last another hundred years as a result of Richard Williams’ innovative and excellent work. I highly recommend him as a contractor who is honest with the highest integrity. He intelligently maximized my investment with quality construction and efficiency."
-  Jennifer Long
"When a client asks for a contractor recommendation, my first and only go to is Deerchase and Richard Williams. I have seen his work with both clients and my own home and he has surpassed my expectations. Richard is a true gentleman, with an innate eye for quality and detail.  I would literally turn over the keys to Deerchase knowing that the project will be handled with integrity for both the needs and constraints of the client and the structure. Deerchase is a rare find in the construction and renovation world!"

-  Melissa Neal , Noel Neal LLC, Interior Decorator