I've been using this contractor for a long time. Sadly, the original owner Dave passed, so the…read morebusiness is now under new family ownership by Jerry and Joe, a father-and-son team, and is simply called Village Sweep. I had them inspect my chimney, sweep my fireplace flue, and install a stainless steel liner and new cap on my HVAC flue,which I neglected to have done when I upgraded my old furnace a year ago. They performed the work right away, and did an excellent job. Their crew was polite and very professional. It was a messy job, but they left the fireplace and basement areas of my home cleaner than when they arrived. Prices were reasonable, in fact, unchanged from what I paid seven years ago for the basic service. I can't say a bad word about these folks. It's not always easy to find good home contractors, so Village Sweep gets top marks from me.

They responded to inspect my chimney quickly and were there within a few days. Just needed a…read morecleaning, and they noticed some minor issues with the roof chimney which they'll repair in the spring. On time, kept the house very clean during the cleaning, price seemed reasonable, so I'd recommend for anyone in the area.

Great and responsive roofing company and owner, for long term and emergencies. Used for more than…read more20 years!

Good guy and honest work and price. Did some gutter work for me and was easy to work with and came…read morewhen their said. Took them no time. Will hire again.

I cant say enough good things about Woodbridge Builders. It's not only the work that a company…read moredoes that matters. It is how they can relate to the client and their ideas and concerns. Manny at Woodbridge was very easy to work with and considered my thoughts too. He drew up a beautiful kitchen plan for me. My room needed to be gutted since the whole set up of the kitchen was going to be changed and we needed new insulation, etc. It has made a big difference in the hot weather. Don, the project manager, was great to work with and also had some very good ideas. He kept the project moving along. You will get a realistic time line that they will stick to. The workers each had their specialty. There was one crew who did just wood working, another for tile, etc. I felt as if we were getting the best for each part of the construction and finish work. Speaking of finish work, Tom is the man for that. He came in at the end and installed appliances, put knobs on the cabinets, figured out how to install the tall pipe on my chimney style exhaust. The pipe needed to be extra long and to be cut on an angle for my slanted ceiling....perfection. I found their prices to be competitive too. No complaints from me. I would highly recommend Woodbridge Builders in Kenilworth. Linda and Gil Weeden Cranford, NJ

Shortly after moving into our home 30 years ago, we experienced a rainstorm both outside and inside…read moreour house. My mom had gotten a new roof a few years prior and I asked her who installed her roof. Without hesitation, she recommended Woodbridge Builders. They quickly responded to this damsel in distress and did an amazing job replacing our double roof. The roof never gave us a problem in 30 years! When we decided to replace our roof, based on age alone, we were so pleased that Woodbridge Builders was still in business. Fortunately, the next generation, Bill Kaczynski Jr., maintained the professionalism, work ethic and expertise I was so pleased with back then. I can't sing the praises of Bill, the crew, workmanship, and amazing attitude of everyone enough. The work was done timely and professionally,. My neighbors were in awe watching the process. The crew had a great deal of respect for my property. The clean up was so good that if I didn't know better I would say that no one had been on the premises, of course except for the amazing roof, gutters, and leaders that were installed. They even used a magnet on the driveway to retrieve any loose nails. It's been a really good experience. I highly recommend Woodbridge Builders.

We've contracted with Novalis twice: first in 2022 to fully strip and intall new shingles over our…read moreentire roof, and jusy recently to prep our large exterior chimney perimeter for the mason to install a full stone veneer. This company is entirely pleasant to work with, deeply knowlegeable, and meticulous throughout every step. We couldn't be more pleased with Novalis, and recommend them fully. This is the company to use if you really want the work done properly.

I called Novalis to replace the EPDM on the roof of a house we were planning to buy. Things started…read morewell with the owner Jonathan being very helpful during our home buying process and providing an estimate for the work needed, which we used to negotiate a credit from the seller. Once the deal went through, we heard from multiple people that Novalis was the best, so despite their higher price we decided to go with them. We had a beam with some deflection and an old ceiling/roof made of 4" wood wool. The span between the beams was larger than normal since the house was built in the 50s. Jonathan did not see this as an issue. On the day his team was ready to start, Jonathan's father, John (who used to own the company) also showed up to supervise the project. He was uncomfortable starting the project after seeing the deflection in the beam and the span between them. He spoke with his son Jonathan who continued to say it was fine. John pulled me aside and told me I should pause the project until I had a structural engineer come out. I'm really thankful for John's honesty. After taking his advice, the plans for the project changed to include ripping off the entire roof, replacing the sagging beam, adding tongue-and-groove planks for decking, two layers of polyiso insulation, and a new layer of EPDM. John continued to supervise the project and was great to work with. He answered all of my questions and was patient in talking me through the process. The job was done quickly, and the end result looked great. Coming out of winter and into the rainy season, I cleared debris from the drains. Not long after, I heard water pouring off the corner of the roof and hitting the metal downspout. I went up to clear the debris again. This became a frequent routine, as I kept hearing water come over the roof corner. I called Jonathan to come out to discuss the drain, as well as a large wrinkle near the front of the roof that had apparently been there but was now more noticeable after debris had been continuously sitting without proper drainage. I showed him pictures of other flat roof drains being set lower into the roof to allow more water to drain and prevent them from getting clogged so quickly. Jonathan did not see a problem and said any fix to the drain would involve cutting into the membrane, which I should carefully consider. We discussed other alternatives and he said he would get back to me after discussing them with his team. A month went by without Jonathan reaching out. I called Novalis to speak with him and left a message with the front desk. A week went by without a return call. I then contacted the EPDM manufacturer, Johns Manville, and one of their specialists pointed me to a PDF showing a proper drain installation on a low-slope roof. The diagram showed, and the specialist confirmed, that the drain should have been set lower into the roof. I called Novalis two more times to discuss this and what a reasonable solution would be but they never returned my calls. I spoke with two other roofers and showed them pictures to get their opinion on how serious the issue was. They both agreed that the drain was not installed properly but also said that fixing it by cutting into the EPDM could potentially cause more problems. It's a shame that things ended this way since Novalis had my trust and confidence in the beginning. I had a lot of respect for Jonathan's father and even though he was supervising the project, mistakes happen. How you handle those mistakes really says a lot about your character. Jonathan and I could have worked this out. If he had simply stood by his work and offered an extended warranty, it would have gone a long way. Even now with our ten-year warranty, I have no idea if he would honor it. It's clear that whatever reputation Novalis had was built by his father, John.

I can't say enough good things about Slattery Contracting or Mike Slattery. Quite a few years ago,…read morefor reasons too complicated to get into here, I had to completely tear down and rebuild my house. I got several estimates, and Slattery Contracting's was the highest. Something in my gut told me to go with them anyway, and I thank my lucky stars that I made that decision. There are a bazillion reasons why I recommend this company, but here's a few highlights: 1. First and most important -- Mike Slattery is honest, trustworthy, and reliable. 2. Mike's crew does one job at a time. And they are so organized, they know before the build even starts what each day will entail. This means that before they start, they've lined up all the subcontractors -- electrical, plumbing, etc. Absolutely PRICELESS because it means there's never a "down day" when no work is happening. As a result, my house was demolished and rebuilt in a matter of less than three months! 3. The work done by Slattery Contracting is impeccable. I have quite a few friends who are in the construction business, as well as in other related fields (engineering, architecture, etc.) and every single one of them was beyond impressed with the quality of construction in my house. Additionally, during the build, even though nobody was living in my house, the place was spotlessly clean -- I would go poke around at night, and the raw, unbuilt house was broom swept, and everything was neatly put away. 4. When things go wrong, as they occasionally do, Mike makes it right, even at his own expense. 5. Eight years after my build, I had a very minor issue that was the result of the passage of time, not the result of anything that had been done incorrectly. Mike still came back and fixed the issue, even though it wasn't his responsibility. Who does that these days?? MIKE. 6. Mike's crew is clean, respectful, and dedicated to doing the best job possible. I've joked with Mike many times that I hired him primarily because he came to give me an estimate dressed neatly in a Slattery Contracting shirt (a couple of other builders showed up in torn jeans and dirty tee shirts), both looking and smelling clean. That's not why I hired him, of course, but it said a lot about who he is and how he conducts his business. 7. I was also impressed that Mike gave me a written estimate with a breakdown of every single aspect of the job, and the associated costs, both for materials and for labor. (One contractor I met with called me two weeks after he visited, and said, "Well, I guess I can do it for somewhere around $XXX,XXX." I mean, seriously? That's an estimate? Hell no. I want it in writing!) Anyway, I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. Yes, Slattery Contracting might come in slightly higher than other estimates. Yes, they are worth EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR. Mike made a completely horrible situation tolerable, and many years later, I still love my house -- a house that has no construction issues, a house that is safe and beautiful!

This review has nothing to do with Michael's work or expertise. We never got to experience any of…read morethat. I contacted Michael to begin the process of designing and building a porch on our home. He came to look at the property, took a copy of our survey and said he would contact us with some estimates and bring back material samples. It has now been over three weeks. I have texted him, emailed him and called his office. No contact from him or his office in return. For a businessman to claim he is so reliable, and trustworthy, yet not want to respond to customers is false representation. It's really too bad. He seemed to have great vision and enthusiasm. Brand New Update -- shortly after posting my initial review, Michael contacted me with a better than expected proposal. We were a little gun shy but Michael convinced us the lack of communication was a reflection of his commitment to other projects, not how he does business. He event sweetened the porch proposal by throwing in the electrics to fans on the porch. We went with him and the experience could not have been better. He handled all of the permits and approvals. His team was prompt, friendly, and attentive. He was open to suggestions and worked with us every step of the way. The porch was built in two weeks and has transformed our home. Highly recommend in all ways.

Every experience I have with Accurate is a positive one. They are called in to the most disastrous…read moresituations with such kindness and understanding, and years of professional knowledge on how to deal with the many insurance companies and their nuances. Their workmanship has always been top notch and at times is effected by certain circumstances where the insurance companies say to restore when the areas should be replaced. Even in these situations, Accurate Reconstruction has finished the job to my client's satisfaction each time. I highly recommend Accurate Reconstruction for their expertise, knowledge and customer service.

Accurate reconstruction has been a blessing at a very difficult time! Navigating a rebuild of a…read morehouse is daunting and difficult, they helped us with every step and every decision! Not only did they treat us like friends or family but my house looks gorgeous! It is beautiful!! If you are in need of a company like them look no further! They are the best!!

We had an amazing experience with this company! They responded immediately to our request for an…read moreestimate to side our home. They were reasonable and very professional. The job was done in a timely manner. The workers and the management were very reliable and respectful of our home and family. We will be using Competitive Aluminum for several upcoming home improvement projects. We are extremely pleased with the job and the culture of this company! We highly recommend them!

Had a contract drawn up with Robert and signed but he refused to do the work because I asked him to…read moreput the dumpster in the street instead of the driveway. Flipped out and called going the extra step to file the permit with the police department a "nightmare" because he was busy. Also didn't like that I asked to do 2 payments instead of just 1. This used to be a great business.

Great experience replacing my roof. Reasonable cost, professional service, quality install, and…read moreclean-up. Nothing but great things to say about Joe and his crew. Highly recommended!