"We are very pleased that we selected Northwind Construction to build our home. A strong work ethic, great communication skills and attention to every detail are just part of what Rick Smith brings to the job. With a solid team of qualified, capable and experienced individuals that make up Northwind Construction we made the right choice. Why look further?"

- Bob & Kathie Erhardt

"We had the opportunity to have Northwind Construction build our house at Sable View, overlooking Lake Michigan. We were very pleased with the suggestions while building and the final results. We have had nothing but positive comments from everyone."

- Sid & Marlene Wheeler

"Unlike most experiences with a builder, the construction of our home by Northwind was a pleasant experience. Their ideas were good and the quality was excellent."

- Dick Ruch

"Building our cottage was an absolute delight. Rick Smith and his subs were professional and also courteous and warm. It was a 100% positive experience!"

- Sam & Shirley Marotta

"We had a dream and Northwind Construction made that dream a reality. Rick Smith and his associates used their time and skills to make building our home easy and even fun for us. Their attention to detail was very much appreciated.

One of the best features of our home, interior cedar walls, was a suggestion from one of the Northwind crew.

We are so comfortable in our Northwind home – it was built by someone (Rick Smith) who really cared about our wishes and made sure everything was the way we wanted it to be."

- Rog & Meg Ahlgrim

"We are happy to unqualifiedly endorse Rick Smith and Northwind Construction. Rick went out of his way to take care that we would love our home. By clearly explaining what could be expected, what was and what was not included, the communication path was kept open between Rick, our architect, Norman Dodds, and ourselves. The building of our home went very smoothly, and Rick went out of his way to accommodate us and stood behind his work for any and all problems that showed up after completion.

Having heard from many people that building one’s own home can be a disaster and that no builder can be trusted, we approached building our home with a great deal of uneasiness, in spite of the good reputation of Rick Smith and his firm, Northwind Construction, Inc. As we indicated above, his reputation was, and is, well deserved."

- Carol & Mark Dull

"Our home on Lake Michigan was a dream of a lifetime and we needed someone special who would share our vision and make it a reality. Rick Smith and his team did just that. Rick is a great communicator with a lot of experience. He listens to your ideas and then tries to make them happen. He is honest and open about options and what they will cost. He tells you what he thinks will work the best but then allows you to make the final decision. His sub contractors have the same standards of performance that are required of Northwind’s construction crews. These men and women were conscientious and cheerful whenever we came into contact with them.

And through the whole process Rick was a perfect gentleman, kind and patient and every step the professional, taking great pride in the finished product. Rick was a pleasure to work with but even more importantly, he knows how to make the home of your dreams a reality!"

- John & Susan Ginocchio