We found Dom via Yelp and hired him for a full rowhome renovation. Dom is everything you need in a…read morecontractor: knowledgeable, punctual, patient, transparent, and a true craftsman. He has been an incredible partner as we transformed our home from top to bottom despite some big challenges (i.e. the pandemic). He listened and followed through on all of our requests, he offered great guidance along the way (but never pushed) and he communicated every step of the way so there were no big surprises. And that's just part of what he brings to the table when you evaluate his craftsmanship. He is a true perfectionist with every single detail. We are just enamored with the transformation of our home and could not be happier. Dom has our highest recommendation!

I used Casile Novelli to help repair water damage and investigate mold in my master bedroom closet…read morein South Philly. After calling a few other contractors, Casile Novelli was the most responsive and helpful. I dealt with Dominic - who gave me a fair estimate and did a really nice job on the repair. He was really good and about communicating the times he would show up for both the estimate and the repair. He always showed up in a mask. The repair required taking apart the shelving in the closet and putting them back in place, painting, and using a repair compound for the walls. They did a really nice job and I'm really happy with it. If I had any issues in the house in the future, I'd definitely reach out to them again.

We wanted to thank the Three Brothers Builder team for their speed, accuracy and dedication to…read moredetail in transforming our very dated kitchen into a beautifully designed and well appointed center of our home. When we asked Chris if we could get back in by Christmas and he said YES. They were actually done almost a week ahead of time. He kept us on schedule and had a plan for every day of what needed to be accomplished. I have recommended Three Brothers Builders to all of our friends that have stopped by over the holidays to see their work. 5 out of 5 stars

All I have to say is WOW! Three Brothers Builders did a phenomenal job on our first floor remodel!…read more(We did a kitchen remodel, flooring, painting, new trim, a fireplace makeover and more.) This was our first experience hiring a team of contractors and we didn't know what to expect but we were blown away by the experience. Not only were they incredibly skilled, but they were also incredibly professional. The team was always on time, attentive, courteous, and super-efficient. My husband and I couldn't believe how quickly they worked! We were also extremely satisfied with the quality of their materials and their understanding of what we were trying to accomplish. You can tell they take pride in their craft and hold themselves to a high standard. This company gives amazing service. We highly recommend them!!

I have been working with Ed and Kirbi construction since moving to Philadelphia in 2005. I had work…read moredone on 2 primary residences as well as 2 investment properties. His team has worked on projects ranging from minor upgrades to a house like light fixture replacement to complete kitchen renovation and powder room construction. At every step of the way, Ed worked with me within my price points and made sure that corners were never cut with finishing materials or project completion. The few times that I needed some adjustments and changes, his team was back immediately to make sure that I had exactly what I wanted. As someone who struggles with some decisions, Ed was patient and understanding while guiding me to what I was looking for. Even when Ed is not there, he has amazing supervisors on site and I have never had to question whether my house will be treated with respect and the care of Ed's own home. The house is actually even cleaner when the team leaves than when they arrive. I cannot recommend Kirbi Construction enough if you want something done correctly, especially if you want to add value to your home.

Ed and his crew recently found a leak under my roof deck that another roofer was unable to isolate…read more He repaired the leak and installed a fiberglass deck. He also painted the exterior of my house. He talked me through several options for replacing my deck. We also discussed several design aspects of the deck along the way. He was thorough and responsive. His guys cleaned up each day before they left; they were polite and great to work with. Ed takes great pride in his work and is responsive to questions and concerns.

Stretch Construction completely redid our kitchen--helping us turn a 1960s nightmare into a…read moregorgeous homeowner's dream. It was not a small job! We had the original, outdated cabinets, appliances, flooring, and windows to deal with. Justin did an incredible job with the demo first (getting everything out with no damage to the house; cleaning up along the way; getting the dumpster delivered and then removed.) Every time I came home, I was delighted to see that the space was swept and safe for my daughter and our dog to walk through. After the demo, Justin quickly moved into flooring, plumbing, and cabinet installation. Every single construction job requires pivots. The key is how your contractor handles unforeseen changes WHEN they come up (because they do.) When our cabinets were delivered with 6" of additional width (our outside cabinet partner's fault!) Justin quickly helped pivot and reflow the layout to fit the space. What would have set us back three weeks was reconfigured and fixed within three hours. The final product is absolutely GORGEOUS. Everyone who visits asks who did the work. It is a joy to recommend someone as detail-oriented, kind, and talented as Justin. We will be working with him on any future projects and cannot recommend him enough.

We couldn't recommend Justin enough (and neither could the person who recommended him to us)…read more Punctual, easygoing, upbeat, offers balanced advice, follows through on suggestions and requests, and above all does an excellent job. He redid our kitchen - floor tiles, new cabinetry, backsplash. For the floor he took out the (huge) fridge, oven, dishwasher and the cabinets to tile properly to the wall underneath them. We got our countertops from Ikea and he was flexible fitting in around their schedule. And for the backsplash he did a really great job: Everything aligned correctly even though we picked mini subway tiles which were really awkward to cut (see photos). He also went to the warehouse without complaint when it turned out I hadn't bought enough tiles. Oops. Really nice guy, will definitely ask him again if the need arises.

Reaction Exteriors did such a beautiful job on our front patio and walkway. They were thorough and…read moreleft everything spotless. Totally recommend them for any job you have. -- Chris P

This is my second job with Reaction. They replaced my front door with a new steel door with leaded…read moreglass. Again did a great job fitting the door in place and finishing it to look great. Would recommend them to do a job for anyone looking to get work done.

I have used AJ and his crew for many projects over the past 13 years. He is meticulous, prompt,…read moreprofessional, and pays attention to every detail. I couldn't be more pleased. We have become friends as a result of our association.

Fantastic! We could not be happier with the way our bathroom remodel turned out. ALBI Contractors…read morewere very professional from start to finish, showing up every morning and finishing around 4:30 and always keeping the work area clean. The job required demolition of an old 3rd flr bathroom in old center city house. It required taking it down to the studs and pulling up old floor as well as moving and repair to existing plumbing. ALBI Contractors was able to do it all. When in doubt ask the boss Ajet and take advantage of his considerable experience. He gave us great advice on materials, layout and even colors. My only regret is that we did not do this sooner. And my only concern is that these guys get so popular that I won't be able to get them back for my next project.

MTP Construction renovated my house throughout 2025 while I was living in Florida, and Martin and…read moreJane Potter were outstanding. Martin picks up on the first ring and stays in touch by call, text, and email. He sent photos and videos the whole time I was away and managed every subcontractor. Jane handled billing over the phone from Florida and made it easy. The crew cleaned up every day like they had never been there. The work was real construction, not cosmetic. They removed a kitchen/living room wall, added a structural beam with 4,000 PSI concrete, pulled permits, used an engineer, and passed inspections. The kitchen was taken down to the studs -- new insulation, sheetrock, cabinets, granite, under cabinet lighting, under cabinet receptacles, appliances, plumbing, fridge water and ice line, and the gas line was moved when they extended the kitchen about four feet. We gained roughly 60 square feet and about 15 cubic feet of cabinet space. They matched the existing oak floors after the wall came out and added a 4x4 opening kitchen skylight with a rain sensor. They also converted a powder room into a full bath with a custom handmade 4x3 shower using three different tiles, plus a new toilet, vanity, sink, plumbing, heater/exhaust fan, recessed shower lighting, nickel spaced wooden wall, pocket door and vanity lamps. Electrical was upgraded from a 60-amp panel to 200 amps for the whole house. They tripled the receptacles on the main floor and added motion-sensor closet lights, five ceiling fans, basement lighting, stair lighting to the yard, and exterior motion lights on both sides and every corner of the house. Outside they installed five new exterior doors, new windows on the main floor and basement, two storm windows with screens, a doorbell, hose bibs, a doggy door, a vinyl fence, and leaf guards after inspecting the gutters. They cleaned the attic, installed heavy-duty pull-down stairs rated to 400 pounds, put in interior and exterior French drains, added a new laundry tub, and cleaned up a yard that had sat for a year -- including removal of two 70-80 foot pines, two large dogwood shrubs, and the stumps. Carpenters Carl and Ryan were excellent -- skilled, honest, and trustworthy. High-quality work from start to finish. I would hire MTP Construction again.

Recently we had MTP put an addition on our house. The new addition expanded our kitchen and gave…read moreus a second bathroom. The work that MTP did was amazing. With it being a 100 YR old house, we knew going in that there would be a few bumps along the way. Martin and his crew handled them efficiently and professionally. Martin and his crew's attention to detail was remarkable. Martin was able to duplicate our existing molding, doors and even door knobs (Remember its 100 Yrs Old) making the addition feel like it was always part of the house. MTP was dependable and the communication between us and them was good. MTP's crew would show up every day from 730 to 4 and Martin would send us a TXT on there daily tasking. We are very satisfied with the results and would use them again. If you are looking for quality work, I highly recommend MTP Construction. r/ Gary & Carol

This review is long overdue for work we had done in October. We needed a contractor to turn a large…read morebedroom into 2 smaller bedrooms for our kids. We needed framing, sheetrock, electrical, trim and closets built. Joe was way more responsive than all other contractors and was very reasonable with costs. The price was exactly what he quoted us. (Another contractor was supposed to start before we found Joe and completely ghosted us around the start date.) Lou was the main guy who was here several days and he was great. We felt totally comfortable with him in our home. Our 4 year old son kept asking where Lou was after the project was completed. Lou worked around us when it came to hours that worked best for our family. Our kids love their bedrooms. And our 4 year old son finally sleeps in his own bed. We will be calling Joe when we are ready to remodel our kitchen and bathrooms.

DISASTER. Turn and run. We hired Joe for a large 203K project. We had problems from the very…read morebeginning: he was slow to start, kept changing his mind about the game plan, complained about the fact that he could get no money up front--terms of the 203K that he had of course agreed to--and pressured us to give him significant up-front money to "help him start". He instructed me in June of 2024 to rush to buy materials for a small bathroom that was still mostly unfinished in April of 2025; that kind of thing happened multiple times. His workers were inadequately supervised, and he was difficult to reach, often saying things like I'm at a kid's soccer game, out to dinner with my daughter, etc. The way that 203K's work is that HUD inspectors come out at regular intervals to make sure that adequate work has been done to make a draw from the total budget. Joe did a bunch of stuff merely to look busy to justify the first draw, in August: a slap-dash exterior paint job over crumbling paint that made a mess and did not hold, for instance. Between the first and the second draw, there was slow but meaningful progress--but by then we were 5 months into a job that we were told would take 4-6 months, and nowhere near done. During much of that 3-month interval he had just one guy working on our huge project, an electrician. After the second draw, in late November, he basically just stopped working on the house. We were making double housing payments the whole time, of course, so we panicked. We were almost out of money. After numerous calls and messages failed to get him to pick up the pace, at the urging of our lender, we scheduled a third draw, 3 months after the second one. At that draw, the HUD inspector certified that no work had been done, so no funds would be paid out. That's when we finally worked up the nerve to fire him. It was terrifying, because our lender told us that we would have trouble getting anyone to take on such a large project with only what was left in the budget after Joe depleted it. By the grace of God, we did find one. He swept in and got the job done in about 4 months. We finally moved in almost exactly one year after closing. Of course we had two mortgage payments the whole time. The work could have been finished within 6 months, or close to it, if we had found a great contractor like the one we found after we fired Mr. Depiano. Working with Mr. Depiano was harrowing. We were newbs at this, and therefore easy to fool. DON'T MAKE OUR MISTAKE.