“We loved working with Elise on our extensive home remodel in Incline Village, NV. Her inspiring designs and creativity helped take our 1970s home out of the dark ages and into the new millennium of open-concept living. We were able to incorporate everything we dreamed of without sacrificing necessities, which is quite a feat when working within the footprint of an older home. We highly recommend Elise to others with high standards who are maneuvering the tricky building arena of the Lake Tahoe Basin.”
— Betsy Miller and Steven Raffio, Full remodel of a 1970s home in Incline Village.
“We so love everything about the new condo and we’d love for you to perform your magic on the old one. Thank you so much for making our dreams come true! We’ve been staying in #37 this month—really putting the condo through its paces—and it’s absolute perfection. The layout is so well thought out and it’s been cozy and comfortable to stay here. We really love the condo and get what our guests are talking about when they rave about how nice it is to stay here. There’s not a thing we would have done differently.”
— Mick and Cindy McCaffrey, Architectural and interior remodel of two lakefront condos in Tahoe.
“We are very pleased with our decision to go with Elise Fett for the remodel of our Lakeshore Terrace complex. The units now fit in with our Tahoe environment and present an attractive exterior. This was no small feat since no two buildings are the same. Elise, with her architectural and engineering expertise, was able to design a uniformly attractive complex while accommodating the idiosyncrasies of individual units. In addition, her staff was cooperative and easy to work with.”
— Lakeshore Terrace Architectural Committee
Exterior remodel of entire multi-unit lakefront complex.
“Working with Elise complements our approach as builders. As an engineer and architect, her vision blends the aesthetics of her design with constructability, providing the contractor the opportunity to perform efficiently. Elise’s approach keeps owners and contractors cooperating toward the final goal of a successful project.”
— Jeremy Orenstein,
Director of Operations, GLA Morris Construction, Inc.
“During the planning phase of our exterior remodel—including adding a garage—Elise suggested many ideas we incorporated. The crowning achievement was her recommendation of a green roof atop the garage structure. That was eight years ago, and we never imagined we’d enjoy it so much. It’s added pleasures beyond just the lake view—we enjoy the feature every day.”
—Bob and Ardythe McCracken, Exterior remodel and garage addition with green roof in Lake Tahoe.
“I have worked with Elise on several homes over the past 10 years and give her A-plus grades in all categories—she is a true professional. Her creativity, problem-solving, and design skills are second to none. But most of all, her communication skills and ability to interact with me, governing agencies, and involved third parties make the design process fun and successful. Her follow-up during the construction phase is a welcome benefit. Her staff is the icing on the cake—very attentive, talented, and professional.”
— Mark A. Benka, CRS
Lake Tahoe Realtor & General Contractor
“Elise Fett & Associates provided efficient and reasonable services in designing my spec home in Incline Village. Elise successfully secured the variances I requested to maximize use of the property and worked hand in hand with me on the design and drawings. It was an enjoyable experience, and the beauty of the home speaks for itself.”
— Bob Lawrence
“Engaging professional and talented designers can be a challenge. Elise and her team made this an easy experience. They stopped to make time for us, looked carefully at our situation, and listened to our requirements and concerns. Then they created a very elegant, comfortable, and inspired design—delivered expeditiously—that has now been completed to our expectations.”
—Gary Balleisen