Bakersfield Magazine

Fall 1999; Volume 16 No. 5

Sweaney Construction: Committed to Buyer Satisfaction

What other builders promise, Sweaney Construction guarantees. From design to deadline, Todd Sweaney has been committed to building the highest-quality homes since he opened his construction company in 1992. This commitment is why you'll find some of Bakersfield's most satisfied homeowners living in Sweaney-built homes.

So satisfied, in fact, that the growth of Sweaney's business is based upon referrals from previous buyers. Families continue to rave about the quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, excellence in design, and the practical livability for years after they've moved into their homes.

"I selected a home built by Sweaney Construction for it's curb appeal, Interior layout and reasonable price," says home owner Ed Castro. "The design appealed to me with its dramatic entrance and foyer to the master bedroom."

But, perhaps it's what you won't see that's most impressive. Sweaney's meticulous attention to detail enhances the home's long-lasting beauty and functionality. The little things that other builders ignore because "no one will notice," are not overlooked at a Sweaney home site.

Raised in a family of builders, covering every facet of the building process, he wielded a hammer at an early age and was working in plan design by the time he reached high school. While attending college, studying architectural design and construction management, he was already in business running a framing crew.

As a custom home builder, Sweaney places strong emphasis on the bones of the structure. He still runs his own framing crew, and you'll find him personally overseeing the framing process of every home he builds. "It's the biggest part of the house," says Sweaney, "and staying involved allow me to get the quality I want. If you have a good structure, the quality improves on everything that follows."

Sweaney personally supervises every phase of construction, and makes himself readily available to walk you through the design and construction process. In fact, you won't find another builder more involved in the building process. His personalized approach begins with open lines of communication between the buyer and himself. It starts at the design stage. Whether you choose to build a custom home or select one of Sweaney's established plans, you become an integral part of the construction team. Employing the latest technology, he incorporates your ideas, needs and desires into the design of your new home.

I'm not trying to be the biggest home builder in Bakersfield," say Sweaney. "We are concerned with how we build houses, not how many we build. It's more important that we develop a relationship with the home buyer and stand behind our product. Customer Satisfaction is of utmost importance."

Sweaney is committed to making your building experience as enjoyable one, and that means removing as much stress from the process as possible. His computerized management and scheduling system tracks the project, providing absolute control over the job and shortening construction time. His unique Home Owner's Manual provides a ready reference to keep you apprised of your home building project as it moves through the section process of carpet, cabinets, tile, fixtures, and more; and provides you with maintenance tips and service selections when you move into your finished hoe.

"We place a lot of value on how easy Todd was to deal with and his communication on the progress, options, and changes during construction," Peter and Karen Okita say. "We don't have a question about recommending Sweaney Construction to others.

The Gregorio family adds "Sweaney was very patient and creative in helping us design and build our first custom home. He was easy to work with and always called us back. We're extremely happy with the results."

Some of the finest homes in Bakersfield carry the Sweaney name. You'll find prime examples in Seven Oaks, Harvest Manor, and Iron Oaks. Buyers who want the quality of a Sweaney home, but are on tight time schedules, will always find available hoes under construction. For a personal tour of a Sweaney home, call (661) 664-7493.