Bakersfield Magazine

Summer 2000; Volume 17 No. 3

Sweaney Construction: Innovative Approach to the Building Process

Innovative design, quality construction and attention to detail are the cornerstone of Todd Sweaney's home building philosophy. Since the beginning, he's been committed to building the highest quality homes.

Sweaney personally supervises every phase of your new home, and makes himself readily available to walk you through the design and construction process. You won't find another builder more involved in the building process, or with more open lines of communication. His personalized approach starts in the design stage, where he incorporates your ideas, need and desires into the design of your new home. His flexibility with buyers allows them to choose from existing plans, modify those plans, or design every detail of their home from the ground up. Known for his attention to detail, Sweaney's homes provide both added value and the character that reflects his home buyer's personalities.

The Gregorio family says, "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."

"It's important that we develop a relationship with the home buyer and stand behind our product," says Sweaney. "Customer Satisfaction is of the utmost importance. We are concerned with how we build houses, not how many houses we build."

Raised in a family of builders, covering every facet of the construction process, Sweaney wielded a hammer at an early age and was working in plan design by the time he reached high school. While studying architectural design and construction management in college, he operated his own business running a framing crew. His company, today, remains a family-based business to ensure one-on-one service, quality, and open communication with his clients.

"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.

Sweaney's home buyers are also struck by the curb appeal, interior layout and reasonable price of Sweaney-built homes, but it's what you won't see that's most impressive. His meticulous attention to detail enhances his homes' 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. Sweaney's goal is to build homes of lasting value and beauty while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. "Building the home of your dreams should be a pleasant, enjoyable experience" states Sweaney. "One that you would gladly share with others if given the chance."

Sweaney strives to make the home building process an enjoyable experience, and that means removing as much stress 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 various phases, from start to finish and beyond. It's easy-to-follow format will help answer questions; guide you step-by-step through the selection process of carpet, cabinets, tile, fixtures, and more; and provide you with maintenance tips to keep your home running smoothly for years to come.

"We not only provide a home to our clients, but a service. We judge ourselves by how happy our homeowners are years after they move in" says Sweaney.

Ever innovative, Sweaney is now employing the technology of the Internet to increase client communication and customer service. While some businesses use the their web page as little more than an electronic commercial, Sweaney's site is as much a systems tool as a marketing tool.

Potential buyers can take a 3-D virtual tour of Sweaney homes at any time of the day or night, and the private entrance for clients offers an interactive forum to follow the construction of their home.

"Our web site is designed for the customer," says Sweaney, "and allows them to view the schedule and progress on their home. They can e-mail questions, ideas and concerns 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week."

Digital photos of the process will also be posted, so buyers can see their home go through the foundation, framing, and finishing processes. Client home amenities will be accessible on the site, allowing homebuyers to make selection and change orders online. Sweaney also plans to use the site as an efficient means of tracking the warranty process.

Building in Bakersfield's finest communities, you'll find prime examples of Sweaney homes in Seven Oaks, Harvest Manor and Iron Oaks. For a personal tour, log onto www.sweaneyconst.com or call (661) 664-7493.