Ask James General Contracting

(8 reviews)

I have been trying to re-stain my bedroom door for a while now and finally had to accept that…read morealthough I am good at a number of things in life, this was not one of them. I was sanding down the parts of the door that my dog had scratched, re-stained the entire door multiple times allowing lots of time between coats, and it just kept drying as a patchy, unsightly mess. It doesn't sound like much but it's on the main floor of my single-level house and I was embarrassed when people would visit and have to pass by it on the way to the restroom. I searched on Yelp, as I always do, for a professional to do this job and I really liked Josh talking about the mission of his company to provide for his son, along with his excellent reviews, so I reached out. He was super responsive and was able to provide me with a quote based on photos. His quote was based on a per hour rate which always concerns me a bit because you can get contractors taking advantage of that and artificially extending their time, but he gave me a range of expected hours and said the job would not go more than $350 regardless of how much time he spent. I appreciated that upfront approach and we agreed on a day for him to start. He came over two days to do the main part of the job and I could see why it took so long as he really did it properly, sanding the door down to the dry wood and starting from scratch, which obviously was my mistake and took a whole lot of time. He did the job very professionally, removing the door from the hinges and setting it up on stands in my garage. After the door was completely dry, he planned to stop by an extra time for just a couple of minutes to put it back on its hinges, and we encountered a problem where the door, which is very old, had come apart a bit at the edges from the sanding and wouldn't close once put back on. Josh was completely unwilling to accept this as an end result and took it off again to address the problem using wood glue and clamps. Including drying time, this resulted in a couple of extra visits to my home at no extra charge, simply because he wanted to make sure the job was worthy of his five-star reviews. I was impressed with his work and his work ethic, and he more than deserves that five-star review. I won't hesitate to hire him in the future. Thanks, Josh!

Josh did an amazing job on my nursery. Definitely will be calling again for future projects.read more

McConahy Painting and Finishing

Chad is very professional and offers a level of customer service that is getting harder and harder…read moreto find these days. His pricing is fair and I would recommend him to anyone looking for his services.

Chad is always on time, very reliable and did a great job on wallpapering our new bar closet. We…read morewill definitely use him again.

Painting by Vee

(6 reviews)

Vee and Paul have painted every room in our house over several years. They are an amazing team!…read more They Are masters of color (or white) and are perfectionists. They complete the job as predicted and the result has always been perfect or better Than perfect. Thanks Vee and Paul for your professionalism, your skill, and your trustworthiness. Highly recommended!

I had a great experience working with Paul and Vee. The quote they gave me was extremely…read morereasonable and they were able to start the project in a matter of days to meet some time constraints that I had and even finished ahead of schedule. I was impressed with their attention to detail and they offered to help me with all kinds of odds and ends around the house since I had just moved into the home. I felt comfortable having them in my home and they have even reached out to me after the job just to see how things are going. Would definitely not hesitate to hire them again.

Pete's Pro Painters

(5 reviews)

From the estimate to the final walk through, I was impressed with their customer service and highly…read moreskilled painters. My home looks amazing. I highly recommend this company!

Staining a new bay window can be a complicated job when you want to be real careful with the glass…read more I decided to have this job done professionally so it would be done right the first time. I contacted Pittsburgh Pro Painters a few weeks back with the project, sent a picture of the work needed done and soon afterwards got a price quote. The company advised me to visit a Sherwin Williams paint store to get Min Wax samples so I could color match what best would look good in my kitchen. I ended up selecting a red chestnut color to go with my medium cherry cabinets and a clear coat to go on top. The company agreed to purchase it for me at their discount which I would pay for and pass the savings on to me. On the day of the project, Pete the owner sent out Mark and Joe who would be doing the work. They arrived on time and were both friendly and very professional! The first day was prepping the area, sanding it and applying a coat of the Min Wax with a paintbrush. I was thrilled to find out that I wouldn't need to have a 2nd coat applied which would save me on the labor. They came back the next day to finish the job by applying two coats of clearcoat. The results are fantastic!! Before leaving they explained how to do any necessary touch ups with the remainder of my Min Wax and answered any other questions I had. Billing can be done on the spot or you can wait to invoice you. Cards and checks are accepted. I was very pleased with the work they did and definitely will hire them again for my future painting projects.

Bombardier Painting

(7 reviews)

Don't look any further than Bombardier Painting if you have a need for painting. Getting a quote…read morethat was a good value, the quick service and the painting was excellent. Justin did the best trim work that I have ever seen, and I have done a lot of painting over the years. Will definitely use them again.

Couldn't be happier with the service and skill of Jason and his crew in painting my kitchen. They…read morewere recommended by my realtor when I bought the place. After the initial estimate, I could not do the work before I moved in as planned, yet Jason rescheduled for my convenience. They removed the kitchen wallpaper, sanded the walls. patched the drywall and gave the room 2 coats. The new paint is of the same Benjamin Moore palette as the dining room. It looks great! They came on time and they cleaned up very well. I recommend Bombardier Painting and will call them first the next time I need some top quality painting.

Hobbs Painting

4.6

(11 reviews)

Hobbs did an outstanding job with our outside painting project. Every aspect was handled…read moreprofessionally, including the initial bidding process. The work was extremely high quality and the price was fair and competitive. I'm a little reluctant to give them such a good review because a good painter is hard to find, and I will need them again soon. I don't want them to be booked up!

Used this company several years ago and was very satisfied with the result. Contacted them a month…read moreago via email, through their website, through Yelp and through a phone message. Never received a response. Very disappointed and can only suppose they are no longer in business.

Garcia’s Painting

Steven Garcia completed an exterior paint job at our business, Pittsburgh Music House. His pricing…read morewas fair and reasonable, he worked around our business hours, communicated consistently throughout the entire process, and completed the project in the time frame he promised. The building looks fantastic (he completed the window and door trim, the metal structure on the side of our building, a long stripe across the top of the building, and lettering with our business name). I am extremely happy with his work and would 100% hire Garcia's painting again.

From the owner: If your looking for a great painter at a great price, call me I’m here to help.read more

Niko’s Painting

1.0

Niko spent about five minutes looking at the work to be done, didn't take any measurements, had…read morevery little questions, gave me an estimate of $2000+ for two rooms and touch up! Outrageous!!

From the owner: Niko’s Painting is a family owned and operated business dedicated to painting your happiness. read more

Premier Painting

3.7

I contacted Premier Painting for an outside paint job on my home. Having previously been…read moredisappointed from lack of response from two other painters and one ridiculously overpriced quote, I resorted to checking with Yelp. Actually, this should have been my first resort but hubby had referrals from two of the painters. Any how, after calling Anthony, he provided a quick response and even came out the same day to prepare the free quote. He was respectful and professional and promised the quote via email within a day. True to his word, we received a very competitive quote! The best part was, Anthony was able to begin the work the very next day! That was a huge bonus for us because we were leaving town within several days. His ability to do the work then allowed us the opportunity to travel with a clear mind that the work was done and done well. Anthony and his partner did an excellent paint job on a star burst above our front door and the soffit and fascia around the house. We were quite pleased with their work and professional service. Premier Painting will be our "go to" painters and we highly recommend Anthony and his crew for your future paint jobs

Anthony and Matt did 6 rooms and a hallway prior to me moving in. I loved their work and their work…read moreethic. They made sure that the job was finished meticulously. I have nothing bad to say about them. Any other paint job that I may need...like my kitchen cabinets..I will definitely call Premier Painting. Thank you so much!

Building Buddies

4.7

(30 reviews)

The was amazing working with Jason and his crew at building buddies. Before the Reno started, I had…read moreno idea how to transform the space but Jason had great ideas and was great collaborating with him on them. They worked on removing old drop ceiling and out dated wall paneling with brand new plasterboard throughout the house. They were efficient with great attention to detail! I would work with Jason and the crew over and over again and am looking forward to doing so on different projects in the future. The value and results are well worth it! Mike

Jason and his team are nothing short of miracle workers. I basically handed him a 100-year-old,…read moreleaky, poorly renovated bathroom the size of a closet and asked him to make it feel like I was staying at a 5-star hotel. I wasn't sure how the rebuild should be done, but I had a few ideas. Jason was an excellent sounding board. I laid out my top priorities and how I thought they could be handled. He was easy to collaborate with, and whenever we hit practical limits to my vision, he was honest, clear, and quick to propose workable alternatives. His team showed up when they said they would and cleaned up every day, which made a big difference while living in the house during the job. They were also accommodating and able to work around four other projects I was managing in the house at the same time. The project did run a little longer than expected, but it was a negligible trade-off for the result: a bathroom that genuinely feels like something out of a magazine. What started as a plan to gain a bit of space and fix aging plumbing ended in something much better. I actually love taking showers again. Jason and his team delivered, big time. Only thing left now is saving enough to get him to do the rest of my house.

Pittsabana Roofing

4.9

(40 reviews)

Professional. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Hard-working. Efficient…read more If these are qualities you are looking for in a company to repair or replace your gutter system and/or roof, look no further! Pittsabana's team is all of this and more! From the first call to receive a free estimate through to completion, Maria, Ivan and the Pittsabana team were a pure delight to work with. Their knowledgeable and professional service made the potential headache of major home repairs dissolve. I initially contracted Pitttsabana to remove the ineffective box gutters from my 1900 home that had been poorly repaired in what some might call a 'fix and flip'. I called for the estimate on a Friday of a holiday weekend and Ivan showed up first thing Monday morning to take drone imaging of the gutters in order to provide the most accurate estimate. I was provided two estimates: one to repair the existing box gutters and another to remove them and install a seamless aluminum gutter system. In the end, I chose the second. However, upon removing the box gutters, Ivan' team gained access to the attic for the first time as I have no internal access and discovered considerable water damage, NO Insulation, and shingles slapped on top of other shingles to hide the actual state of the roof!! (No wonder my gas/electric bills were so high!) Ivan contacted me immediately with images and knowledge of how to go about fixing the roof, and again I was provided with multiple options to choose from. Ivan was willing to come to the house and patiently walk me through my options, explaining the differences between the plans, as much of this was new to me. This allowed me to pick the plan that best fit both my aesthetic and my budget! Ivan's team arrived early every day, worked diligently, and adapted their work schedule to meet the needs of my family (ending earlier than they otherwise would have one day). They thoroughly cleaned the area every day to ensure that my yard was safe for my dogs. AND they went above and beyond, fixing some 'poorly flipped' items they discovered along the way! By the time all was said and done, I have a functioning gutter system, a STUNNING new roof with proper ventilation, properly lined and capped chimneys, and a crew I would consider friends! 20/10!

Definitely love and trust this company. Wife and husband lead the small business (wife is…read morephenomenal at scheduling and communication, husband is an excellent thoughtful roofer). Always respond promptly with small or large projects (replaced roof on my garage and then later areas on my main house roof-that had been done before i bought it). Quotes very reasonable.

Young Brothers Flooring

Great service, excellent workmanship ,fast friendly.I highly recommend them. Very prompt from…read moreestimate to scheduling to installation

From the owner: Offering Custom Flooring Service that you can't get from a Big Box store. Friendly, informative…read morestaff that is eager to assist you with your selection.

McConahy Painting and Finishing

Chad is always on time, very reliable and did a great job on wallpapering our new bar closet. We…read morewill definitely use him again.

Awning King

We have hired Dean for many projects and he exceeded expectations every time. He has done beautiful…read moreawnings for us but he does so much more than awnings. He installed a handicapped accessible railing outside and inside for my parents to navigate our steps. He pressure washed and painted our fence and also pressured washed our bricks and our driveway and walkway. We plan to hire him this summer to install a patio cover and a new railing on our front porch. His prices are very reasonable for top quality work and that is so important in today's economy. You don't often find reasonable prices and quality work together. Would highly recommend Dean for any project.

Specialty Window & Door

(3 reviews)

I chose Specialty Window and Door, owner Rick Fish. Price very reasonable, Rick is a local guy,…read morelots of people recommended and word of mouth is golden for a reputable local business, and no high pressure sales pitches. No need to get quotes for your whole house to buy more than you need if you don't want. The installers were just here and very professional. They look great! Know that the whole industry is backlogged and the wait for the windows to arrive was about 8 weeks from ordering. The 2 windows pictured (67 x 24) double sliders with one side screens, vinyl made by Alside in the U.S, with enhanced cavity foam ordered in April cost just under 1500 total. I'm totally satisfied and pleased.

We had Specialty Window and Door install two doors-one of them was unique in that it has a doggy…read moredoor and is built to aid accessibility to our deck. They paid a great deal of attention to this job, from initial visit to installation. Definitely recommend them!

OneJeffElectric

4.7

(30 reviews)

Great electrician! One Jeff is honest and true. He fixed our ceiling fan issue and we would hire…read morehim again without reservation. Highly recommend.

Jeff was easy to schedule with, prompt, professional, and installed a new electrical outlet for my…read moredryer in no time. Highly recommend!

Cornerstone Window Cleaning

Bill came out today and cleaned my Bright Cover roof over my deck. Did a great job looks like new…read more He saw some Algae on my deck that was not under the roof and cleaned that as well. We were not home when the work was done. Great job at a great price!

From the owner: At Cornerstone Window Cleaning, we specialize in delivering crystal-clear results with professional…read morecare and attention to detail. Our focus is simple: spotless windows and dependable service you can count on. We provide residential and commercial window cleaning throughout the Pittsburgh area using both traditional hand-cleaning methods and purified water-fed pole systems for higher windows. This allows us to safely and effectively clean glass, frames, and sills while leaving a streak-free finish. Whether it’s a storefront that needs to make a great first impression, a home that deserves more natural light, or routine maintenance to keep your property looking its best, Cornerstone Window Cleaning is committed to quality work done right. Our services include: • Residential window cleaning • Storefront and commercial window cleaning • Interior & exterior glass cleaning • Screen cleaning • Frame and sill detailing • Hard-to-reach window cleaning with pure water systems We take pride in honest work, clear communication, and results that speak for themselves. Cornerstone Window Cleaning – Clarity Without Compromise.

Simmons Window Cleaning

Great job! Great price! Not fancy, but usually come right…read moreaway! We have them clean our windows (we have many) once a month.

From the owner: Window cleaning services, family owned for over 50 years.read more

Revamp Garage Door Company

(14 reviews)

I called Revamp on a Sunday evening & Charles answered the phone & was truly so professional &…read moreknowledgeable. I explained that I was unable to get my garage door opener to work. He was so kind & walked me through reprogramming my remotes & keypad & got my door opener working again! I would highly recommend Revamp Garage Door Company to everyone! Such a blessing! I am thrilled to be a to get my vehicle out of the garage! thank you Charles& Revamp! I will definitely be keeping your phone number for any future needs. Judy

We truly had a great experience with these guys. After coming home to find our automatic garage…read moredoor getting stuck, we called a couple of places for advice/ quotes. Charles was super friendly and incredibly helpful, diagnosing the problem over the phone with some photos and explained what work needed to be done. He was very personable and had my husband laughing by the end of the call. The quote was fair, and they were able to come out the same day. Csaba was our technician and was wonderful. My husband and I both commented on how nice he was. He was right on time, super friendly, amazing communication, and he did an excellent job. Charles even called to check in and told us to reach out if we needed anything or had any other issues. We would use them again in a heartbeat and will absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for help with their garage door(s).

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(5 reviews)

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