I hired Peter Ialongo to reshingle my roof, replace 17 windows, a front and back door, and reside…read morewith vinyl. As a carrier for Postal Service, I have literally seen thousands of houses over the years with vinyl siding. Pete's work meets and exceeds the best, and neatest jobs I've among these houses. The way he covered the windows casings in metal was especially unique and beautiful; so much so, that my wife and I decided not to put shutters on the house as they didn't seem necessary and would take attention away from the look of the windows.
Pete and his two workers were polite and professional at all times. No profanity was every spoken even when they talked amongst themselves. This may or may not be important to you, but I think it reflects good character which spills over into the workmanship. When you care about how you present yourself, you care about the impression your work leaves on a customer. And I can tell you that Peter REALLY cares. If for any reason he senses you're hot satisfied with something, he will speak up first. This happened a couple times when Pete thought I was unhappy with something because of what he overheard my wife and I talking about. His concerns were groundless as he merely misunderstood the conversation, but it underscores my point about how his primary objection is to make sure the work is done to YOUR satisfaction, not his. There were a few issues I did bring to his attention, 2 were minor. One issue was one I wondered about before the job even started and knew it was going to be a problem. My garage door openings are curved on top. I thought this was going to have to be squared off to cover in metal. I really wanted to keep the look, but thought it would be impossible. Pete, without knowing this, proceeded and tried to keep the curved look. The result wasn't bad by probably most people's standard, but I told him what I didn't like and he brainstormed on a solution. To make a long story short, he came through for me and the doors look great. Not once did Peter ever display any arrogance or indignation to any questions or concerns. He only showed concern and a commitment to satisfy.
The price in the contract stayed the same, despite encountering rot under the back door of my garage that affected the back steps leading out into the yard, the plywood and even the studs under the clapboard shingles. He repaired everything. No extra cost. I asked him to replace the steps with Trex, vinyl railing, and Azek, which I knew were very expensive, and I only paid for the materials. He also had to make modifications for the side rails of my front porch, resulting in extra labor and materials. No extra cost. I asked for a few small favors which I was totally prepared to pay for, but he just did them. No extra cost. Before he started his work, I replaced the floorboards of my front porch with Trex. I had 136' of boards piled up in a mulch bed in my yard. I asked Pete If I could throw them in his dump truck, which he uses as a dumpster, a little at a time. He said it was no problem. I came home from work one day and the boards were all gone.
A few days into the job, I sprung a new request on Pete. I asked for a 10 X 10' deck off the back of our sunroom. I wanted it all done in Trex, Azek and vinyl railing. This was no problem for Peter. He gave me what I consider to be a damn good price. I recently hired another contractor to replace my parents 11 X 13' deck, and the price was the same, but it was all constructed in pressure treated wood. Staining the deck next year will be an added cost, and one that will continue into the future.
Our house looks FANTASTIC. Every time I turn the corner into our cul-de-sac, I love what I see. Peter Ialongo is a one of a kind contractor. He will be the only one I call in the future. I highly recommend him and you owe it to yourself to get a quote from him. One thing will be certain if you hire him. You will be totally happy. And Peter will be the one to make sure of it!
