I told Ziggy that I was going to write him one EPIC review, and I am embarrassingly late doing it…read more The upside is that I can now say that we feel exactly the same way we did when the job was completed (*covers face* 10 months ago!).
We were referred to Ziggy and Master Seal by a family member who's known him for many years and has used him for work at both their home and business. Ziggy had also done work for my uncle, who was a contractor and an absolute perfectionist. My uncle noticed EVERYTHING. No detail was ever overlooked, and he was the type of person who left a job site cleaner than he found it and always went out of his way for people. He spoke incredibly highly of Ziggy, which said a lot about his character, and after meeting him, we understood why.
Everything on our 1973 house was still original. This was not a small project. We ultimately had Master Seal replace our siding, soffit, fascia, and windows. It took a YEAR just to make decisions before the project even started. During that time, Ziggy came to our house repeatedly with siding samples, window samples, colors, options, and ideas, daytime, evenings, weekends, it didn't matter. I cannot count the number of calls and texts he patiently answered from me. I am extremely particular and tend to overthink everything, and there were times I simply couldn't make another decision. Ziggy was unbelievably patient. When I needed advice, he gave it. When I needed honesty, he gave that too. And when I was completely stuck, I trusted him to decide because I knew he cared about the outcome as much as we did.
That level of trust is what separates Ziggy from almost every contractor I've ever dealt with.
We received other quotes before choosing Master Seal, and the difference was immediately clear. Ziggy's quote was honest and competitive, not the cheapest, but after working with him, I wouldn't expect it to be. You get what you pay for, and then some. The difference in knowledge, preparation, workmanship, and attention to detail wasn't even close. Ziggy is in a league of his own.
Then there is the work itself. Ziggy and Wojtek are two of the most meticulous people I have ever watched work on a house. They don't look for the fastest way to finish a job, they look for the RIGHT way. Every detail matters, including things most homeowners would never even notice. Saying they take pride in their work still doesn't fully capture it.
My neighbor, who is extremely skilled in home repair and maintenance, watched the project closely and was out there with them daily like an unofficial third member of the crew. He could not stop talking about how meticulous Ziggy and Wojtek were, and he is NOT easily impressed.
They are not only highly skilled, but genuinely good people. Ziggy has a huge heart, and so does Wojtek. They are funny, thoughtful, dependable, honest, and incredibly hardworking. They treated our home like it mattered to them personally.
Throughout the project, Ziggy made suggestions that improved things we hadn't even considered. He addressed issues as they came up instead of ignoring or covering them. If something needed attention, he said so. If there was a better way, he explained it. And when unexpected challenges came up, he consistently went above and beyond.
Unlike most contractors who disappear once the check clears, Ziggy stands behind his work. I know if I ever have a question or need anything, he will respond. When Ziggy gives his word, he means it.
I trust Ziggy. I trust his workmanship, his judgment, and his recommendations. I trust him to tell me when something is worth spending money on, and when it isn't. He treated us the way he would treat his own family, and somewhere along the way, that's exactly what Ziggy and Wojtek started to feel like to us.
I'm not big on personal recommendations because I don't like putting my name behind someone else's work. Too many things can go wrong, and I never want someone coming back to me saying, "You told me to use this guy."
Ziggy is the exception. I would recommend Master Seal to my family, friends, neighbors, or anyone else without hesitation. If it were my house, my money, and my decision all over again, I would choose him every time.
Our home looks better than it ever has, and the quality of their work will speak for itself for many years to come.
Five stars doesn't really cover it. Obviously.
