We recently had our master bath completely redone by Regent. I mean GUTTED. It was old and needed…read moreto be completely revamped. They were very helpful and creative in helping us select the tile, plumbing, sink, vanity and so forth. From the word GO I made clear that I am very particular about the appearance of tile installation. Imperfections drive me crazy. I am blown away by the attention to detail by their tile setter! PERFECT JOB! Some people may find this fact disconcerting but I applaud them for it: Many contractors will tell you they will start soon and then drag the whole process out. Not Regent. They were honest and said they were busy and wanted to have all the materials in before starting...could we wait three months? In fact we could. The wait was worth it because once they started they were there to finish the job and were completely finished in three weeks. I much prefer that scenario. I would definitely use them again!

Excellent service and selection. They installed carpeting for me and the job was done by their…read morestaff and not a third party. Highly recommend. A+++++

UPDATE (5/18/16): There was an issue with a pipe in the basement and Basic Basement returned with a…read moreplumber. They had to open up the wall to access the pipe but repaired it like nothing happened. This shows that they do stand by their work. The owner of the company called me and apologized for the trouble of the basement finishing, assuring me that they take pride in what they do, which is evident by the fact that they opened up and repaired a wall for no charge, something i appreciated. I've increased the rating from 2-star to 3-star for that and because all said and done, the final basement looks pretty good. --------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Basement is very basic and will do the least amount possible to get the job done and take way too long to do it. There were many issues along the way and while they responded to them, they shouldn't have happened in the first place. Our job, which began on October 26, was supposed to be three weeks and wound up being 9 weeks. Even with Thanksgiving in there, this is way to long for a simple basement refinishing. Things started poorly in September, when they sent our inspection paperwork to the wrong address. After a week of waiting for it, I contacted them and the error was discovered. They sent new paperwork and I took time off from work to drop it off at the township, only to be rejected on the spot because the paperwork wasn't signed. That meant more time to get new paperwork, which again wasn't delivered when we were told it would be. Once it was, more time off from work to drop it off. The first of many delays. The framing went well, though one day the guys had to quit halfway through because they ran out of wood. Deliveries were scheduled and I changed around my schedule for them, but then the deliveries didn't happen and that caused more delays. There were things about the job that were completely amateur. Some I pointed out, others I didn't, but had I not requested they be fixed, they would still be like that (see photos). Debris clogged our French drain and I asked multiple times to have it corrected. It took until after the trim was put on and three requests later for it to be cleared out. By that point, there was some water that came up. Where the drywall meets the stairs there were gaps that I wanted corrected. I requested this multiple times. Finally they sent over a carpenter to fix a couple issues and while I made a lot of noise about this one, he was never even told about it. Fortunately, a painter we hired separately corrected it (as well as other issues from Basic Basement). This speaks volumes about the annoying communication with Basic Basement. Any issues go through Gail at their office. Gail is not easy to get a hold of and I had emails to her go unanswered for days. Without a cell phone number, the only phone number is her office, which did not get picked up often. The company was supposed to clean around our house and barely did that. I had to tell them three times about trash they left around the house. Even after they finally did pick up some of the remaining stuff, I still had to go around and get a bunch of big stuff that they missed since my kids were touching the pieces of glass and large shards of wood leftover. Additionally, the workers left cigarette butts on our lawn and driveway. (they also had garbage sit for days in our driveway before finally having their truck pick it up. I almost would've preferred a dumpster). When the original contract was drawn up, I was going to be charged $550 for the framing and installation of an exterior door (which I also had to purchase). It turned out they did not need to frame it and instead, were able to simply cut the solid wooden door I purchased to fit the space. They also put hinges on it - all things they did for the interior doors too - yet for this one they charged me $200. I felt it was a petty charge since I would've done the couple minutes work on it myself had I known it would've cost that much. They felt differently, claiming they had told me it would still cost $200 without the framing. I don't have it in writing either way so I lose, but thought that as a courtesy and to make up for the amount of time the job took, they'd waive the charge. They didn't.

My advice is to avoid The Basic Basement Company…read more First, the company's 800 square foot/$9,999 advertisement is just a gimmick to get in the door. While the salesman was nice enough, the mathematical jiu jitso performed rapidly to explain why that price was impossible for my 344 square foot unfinished basement space made it clear no one gets that price. As I debated hiring them, I received numerous, urgent emails and calls saying I had to decide by a random date. I should have known better. I'm normally not taken in by these high-pressure sales tactics, but I fell for it. And I very much regret it. Second, the basement that was supposed to be done in 90-days took five months. Again, this was a 344 square foot unfinished space that required framing, electrical and drywall. They did not paint or install flooring. I was told they don't do flooring. Five. Long. Months. Third, the drywall guys left my garage door open. In their defense, I opened it for them and it was on me to close it. While this wouldn't have been a big deal under a normal situation, it was a big deal because when they left (never letting me know as I was working in my home office in the front of the house) they also left the door between my family room and garage wide open. When I got off a call to check on them, my 7-month-old Golden Retriever walked out of the office with me and into the family room (not unusual) ... and then ran right out the door, down the driveway and onto the main road. It took me more than 15 minutes to find him (he's fast) and another 10 to get him back to the house. Fortunately, he was not hit by a car. I called immediately to raise a little hell about this and the next day when they returned ... no apology was offered AND they did it again! I learned my lesson, though, and crated my dog for the duration of the time The Basic Basement Co. workers were at my home. Fourth, they left my basement - both the smaller space they worked in as well as the larger 900 square foot unfinished space with storage and exercise equipment - covered in lots of drywall dust. At no point in the drywall process did they cover the door to the separate, 344-sq.-ft. space that was being worked on. Everything I own down there is covered in an inch or more of dust. I'll be cleaning up for months. Also, the room itself was left a mess. The concrete floor was covered in dust and clumps of spackle. The door and door knob (both sides!) were also covered in spackle. And the last two bags of trash from their work sat in my driveway from early December until the middle of February. They also never consulted with me when decisions needed to be made during the project - the biggest one being that they decided on their own to create four different ceiling heights in this 344 sq.ft. space. I knew there would be two levels because some duct work runs through the middle of the room. But the third as created because they said that was the only way to connect the wall to the ceiling in one corner and the forth height variation was created because a single television cable wire ran across one section. They don't touch even low-voltage wires. But they never let me know this. I could have (and ultimately did) have the wire moved by a separate contractor. Instead, they had to make a second trip a week or so later to tear out some of these various ceiling heights and make it a bit more even. There were countless other issues too minor to detail individually. But the "basic" take away is I feel I paid a little too much, it took a little too long, the ability of their workers to be thoughtful and respectful of being in my home was non-existent, and the clean-up was unacceptable for what I paid. Workers showed up in some cases dressed like they were homeless (it's construction and I don't expect suits and ties, but no uniforms and literally looking bedraggled). Honestly, there were mornings when I opened my door and I wasn't 100% comfortable letting them in. I have a family to think about. They also snuck out like cats without a word and clearly weren't concerned with making sure the pieces of the project they were responsible for aligned with what I wanted or asked for. What I will say is the drywall work itself was decent (there were issues there, but nothing extreme in terms of quality) and the look of the space is good. But another contractor could have done it in less than one fifth the time and probably for a little less money. Also, I want to compliment Gail in their office. She was a genuinely respectful, responsive and helpful person to work with. I think she does the best she can with a pretty challenging organization whose workers made plain they are underpaid, overworked and not happy to be in my home or anyone else's. Stay away from Basic Basement.

I had to change my carpets to hardwood floors, and shopped around for 1-2 months, speaking with at…read moreleast 10 businesses. I noticed the J Brothers Flooring office sign as I was casually driving, and decided to stop in. Their online reviews were sparse. The Somerset office was simple and unassuming (they have now moved to another location in Middlesex, which I have not been to). The owner, Jack, was professional and down to Earth. He did not talk like a "salesman," which I liked. He gave me different choices and did not pressure me into expensive options (in fact, he tried to find ways to save me money based on my budget). My family was also with me, and he included them in the conversation. He stopped by my house to take measurements, and was respectful (removed his shoes without asking). I decided to go with him because I felt he had great business ethics and was trustworthy. His guys did a GREAT job, and even handled my furniture with care. I looked at all the corners and their precision was impressive. It felt more like a true custom job than a "contractor" job. I had one small area that needed to be fixed, and Jack sent his guys and did the repair for free. I talked to another flooring guy who said "it's not physically possible - you need to rip out the whole area and re-do it." However, one of Jack's main guys did it in an hour. There's a lot of flooring companies out there, but I would recommend you give them a shot! They do other stuff as well (carpeting, tiles), but I have not yet used them for it.

Best flooring company we have used so far for our new construction projects…read more Great prices!

I worked with Skydell to remodel my master bath. Richard was a big help with the design, as I…read morewasn't sure whether to just do a cosmetic update vs. full remodel. I also wanted to do some of the work, since I had the time and enjoyed performing home improvement. It also helped reduce the overall cost. Skydell was very flexible with this approach and we decided for the full remodel. Henry, the project manager, was good in communicating the work and the schedule. He worked through some unexpected obstacles (relocating a vent, additional support for shower) to ensure the job was completed in a very professional manner. I am very pleased with the final outcome and it has increased the value of the home.

Skydell was recommended by my interior designer and after meeting with and getting estimates from…read moreseveral contractors I decided to go with Skydell. The prices were similar and I got the sense that Skydell would be easiest to work with. I made the right choice! My kitchen was renovated within a week of the anticipated time frame and they did a beautiful job, but what impressed me most was the way they handled the complications that inevitably arise when doing a big project. They are very professional and respectful and put the costumer first. My contractor was a pleasure to work with and showed up to complete the job after I had made my final payment. and to do a free repair several months later. I will be using Skydell again when I'm ready to renovate my bathrooms.

Bernie and the team at Star22 were fantastic. 1. Bernie is incredibly organized. He's very clear…read moreon exactly what's needed, by when, and he follows up to make sure nothing is missed. 2. He is up front about costs, so you know exactly how much it will be, and because he is super prepared there are no overages. 3. My bathroom took 5 days. Literally. He does 100 jobs a year so he knows exactly what needs to happen and when to make sure things stay on time. 4. Everything was exactly as requested. It came out perfect. Can't say enough great things!!!

They renovated our kitchen and my family and I are really happy with the outcome! They sectioned…read moreoff the kitchen and always cleaned the area at the end of the day. The seams and edges are nicely done. The kitchen feels bigger, brighter and cleaner. Overall we're really happy with how the kitchen turned out and so excited to cook in it. We will be recommending Star 22 Home to our friends!

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER!!! The outside of this…read morebusiness doesn't do for what you will find going in. Inside you will find the nicest owners and choices..They have it all and at very fair prices. Kathy was very helpful and everything she promised was kept in a timely manor.

We wanted a new vanity and storage cabinet for a bathroom, and stopped by Stelton Cabinet to see…read morewhat they had. Kathy worked with us initially. She helped us focus in on what we were looking for, considering all of our concerns and being very mindful of what we wanted to spend. She worked with us on options, and guided us through considerations of dimensions as well as durability. Bob customized parts of the storage cabinet for us, and when we had some problem with sizing, contacted the manufacturer quickly, and had the odd sized part replaced in a timely fashion, and with a smile on his face. Both Kathy and Bob are very well versed in their field, and we felt well taken care of...and free of worry about making bad choices. We recommend Stelton Cabinet with great satisfaction in both their products and professionalism. Fred and Katie in Somerset

Years ago I hired Keith Rossi to do work on an estate I was in charge of. He and his crew not only…read moredid excellent work, but was a pleasure to work with. He scheduled you in, arrived everyday at 8, 1hr lunch, left at 4. Before he left everything that could be cleaned up was done leaving it neat. He was always courteous and stuck with the job until it was done, not like other contractors who start a job and come back when they feel like it. No swearing, no loud heavy metal music. We were so pleased with his work I hired him back several times for other projects. I found him eager to please if perhaps the stain on woodwork needed tweaking, just a wonderful personality to work with, also prices were very reasonable.

On or about February 11, 2013 Keith Rossi Construction, LLC. performed repairs to my house to…read moreremedy damages from Hurricane Sandy. The damages that were to be repaired were to our roof, which had allowed water into the ceiling of our porch and was causing the porch to leak, they were also to repair leak and damage to our interior walls on our second floor. Keith Rossi Construction, LLC. claimed that the repairs done would keep from any type of water build up in our porch ceiling because they were addressing the following reasons: repairing a point entrance where water came in near our gutter, correcting incorrect step flashing on our dormer, as well as, laying down ice and water shields underneath our new shingles which would keep water or ice backing up due to the slope of our roof. Keith Rossi, Construction, LLC. also replaced any damaged plywood and replaced all shingles going to the top of our dormer on both sides of our roof. Since the repair had been done not only has water began to build up and leak from the ceiling of our porch, but the leak has now backed up and began to leak inside our home as well. We have called Keith Rossi Construction, LLC. multiple time in the last two years about the problem not being fixed. At first he came out and replace more shingles on our roof, but it still leaked. Then he came out and guaranteed that a sealant he would use along our dormer would stop the water coming in to our porch and in our house but it still leaked. Finally he told us that we would have to pay more money to truly get it fixed. I have continued to try to get him to correct the original problem his work was guaranteed to fix. Keith Rossi Construction, LLC. since has stopped returning our phone calls while our roof still leaks. There is no reason in my estimation for a brand new roof to continue to leak and even back up and cause more damage than the original issue unless it was not properly done.

I am writing this to let anyone know, who is considering renovations to their home, how amazing…read moreCube Carpentry is and why you should hire them for your next project. A little context...my husband and I recently hired Cube to install wainscoting throughout select areas of the house (entryway hallway, floor to ceiling accent wall in the living room, and half wall in the dining room). Also painted bedrooms and hallways. Phase 1 of the scope of work. Phase 2--a finished the basement. They installed framing, insulation, drywall, added columns, floor to ceiling trimming, doors, electrical for recessed lighting, a fireplace, a new sump pump, and HVAC. Now anyone who is a licensed professional can execute this work BUT the real difference is the craftsmanship and skill/expertise they bring. The amount of detail (in carpentry, trim work) and thoughtfulness (in space planning from framing to electrical) makes a huge impact from just O.K. to WOW! They listen, understand what your vision is, think about the best costly solution, and respond to you (in a timely matter) with options on how best to bring your vision to life. Yeison and David (+team) are honest, hardworking good guys and are experts in their profession. They are extremely professional and respectful of your home. You can tell they love what they do and it shows. We are more than happy with the work they did and HIGHLY recommend them. THANK YOU Yeison and David for all the work you put in! We will enjoy our home for years to come. 100% without a doubt go with Cube Carpentry. You will not be disappointed!!

Cube carpentary installed a new deck for us and we could not be happier. The work is top notch,…read morethe crew was so polite, worked neatly and finished the job in a very timely manner. I will use them again for additional projects in the future.