We worked with Jeff Struck on a new siding job for our home. After meeting with many companies, we…read morechose Jeff not because he was the cheapest, which he wasn't, he also wasn't the most expensive, but for the simple fact that he was down to earth. We felt an immediate connection with him. The project took longer than expected. Jeff felt the need to work 3hrs on one of the last warmer days, just days prior to Thanksgiving to play golf. Personally, I would have thought working longer on a warmer day would be something you would want to get the job done. However, we accepted this behavior as it really had no impact on us. Upon completion of the project, Jeff stated how he is always available, stands true to his work and if there were any issues he would come back. I guess that stands true until there is actually an issue. His clean up around the property was mediocre with a tremendous amount of visible nails on my patio. He damaged a new piece of trim when removing my front railing and said it would come out. However it's plastic and legit damaged. Not scuffed. The piece needs to be replaced. My husband noticed a gap between one of the sides of the house and the roof. The trim around our front bay window is all dented and does not look complete or new for that matter. All the white soffits and trim around garage doors and windows are literally black from the dirt from their hands when installing. All of which Jeff said upon completion they go and clean it all. We even had coffee drip marks from when they were on the scaffold all over the new trim above the garage doors. Clearly the cleaning process was skipped. Even with these concerns, the worst part about it all was Jeffs lack of communication and attitude when these concerns were addressed. Not once did he pick up the phone to call my husband or I, everything was communicated via text. At one point he mentioned that these were nothing concerns and he honestly feels his work at our home was done. He mentioned that he went above and beyond with something outside of what we hired him for, however at the time never brought it up or said there would be an additional charge, which if so we would have paid. He removed a wall air conditioner so that we can side over the hole. The exchange of texts actually got very nasty and disrespectful. Not something you would expect when his words stated that he stood by his work and any concerns just call him. The job was completed end of November 2021 and 3 months later, Jeff has continued to ghost us. Our last text was how he wanted to make good on his work and reputation and that he would contact us this past weekend. We gave him the benefit of the doubt and not a word, hence for this review. Overall the house looks good, minus the front bay window and front trim by the front door. So upsetting that it has to be in the front Of the house. This review was about the kind of person Jeff is, not necessarily about the work. Stuff happens, we are all human. Just own up to it, fix it and be done with it. This was a huge project for us and Jeffs attitude has taken away from us enjoying what we just spent thousands of dollars on. Personally, I would never hire someone like Jeff to work on anything for you.

If you're looking for an honest, reliable, efficient roofer who really knows what he's doing - Al…read moreStruck is 100% your guy. After a botched temporary fix with a different roofer who overcharged us and a bunch of other roofing company quotes after that, we were lucky enough to finally come across Al Struck. To be honest, I had all but given up and was ready for the runaround, but something about Al was different. He called me and was so kind and really listened to me about my roof issue. He constantly followed up with me, explained every step of the process to me, and always showed up/called when he said he would. He also offered the fairest price out of all the quotes we've gotten. As a young couple in our first home, he could've easily taken advantage of us, but he didn't and you just know he's a good guy - as the owner of a company but also as a person. Al Struck scheduled us as soon as the weather was good enough to go, and his crew got to work right away. Al was on site to watch over everything and kept us updated throughout the process. Both Al and his crew were extremely professional and efficient and our roof came out amazing! Even the post cleanup was very detailed and we were so impressed and are extremely grateful. We ended up having a leak again, but it was due to an unrelated issue with the chimney rather than the roof - and yet when I called Al, he had someone come out right the next morning to help fix it for free. And then followed up with me to see if everything was going ok. This is truly so rare nowadays. Thank you so much, Al!

Paul was outstanding! Professional in every sense. Extremely knowledgeable in everything…read moretrees/landscaping. Took time with me to go through what I like/dislike. Did not even take final amount due until he came by himself to check the work his men did. His men-professional and hardworking; always checked in with me when there was questionable choices to be made during planting. I had no communication issues whatsoever! He always used documentation/invoice sheets to detail everything being done, including any funds paid. I mean, I really couldn't recommend him enough! I'd trust him with another project in a heartbeat. Very glad I reached out. Thanks Paul!

We have had drainage issues on our property which was leading to moisture and mold buildup in the…read morebasement walls, the source of which was poor drainage around the house. I hired Paul to install a new drainage solution in both my front and back yard, regrade the top soil away from the house, and install belgium block window wells around the basement windows. After speaking to several other drainage contractors for estimates, Paul stood out the most. He had the most detailed plan for the new drainage solution and it was clear he thought through many details the others did not. His price was very reasonable, he is extremely responsive, and he clearly communicates his plan, scheduling, and explains everything very thoroughly in advance. We're very happy with the new drainage, and can finally enjoy our yard without it being a muddy mess after every rain! Given the great work Paul and his team did, I've hired Paul again for additional landscape work, including demo of old shrubs and trees, installing paver edging, and laying down new sod in the backyard. Paul and his team are a pleasure to work with and I'll certainly be using P&P Landscaping for all my upcoming landscaping projects going forward. Thanks again Paul for the great work!

Had roofing done 2018. Work was shoddy, quality of material was cheap, quality of work & end…read moreproduct was inferior. Would NEVER reccommend. Have to have the whole roof replaced by a different company now. Did not seal all seams and spaces & now 7 yrs later had water pouring in from outside.

They redid my garage floor. Jimmy is great to work with. His crew came when promised and did an…read moreexcellent job

For anyone that needs a contractor BMF is a gem. Jack and his crew are the real deal. They give a…read morefair quote. Show up on time. Do a great job and absolutely no B.S along the way. He did a complex job for me in one day delivering exactly what he promised. No reason to risk getting "taken" by the many hucksters out there. Jack is your guy.

This review is based on work done over a decade ago. He renovated our steps (the core was still…read moregood but the bricks kept coming out), replaced our walkway, and replaced some sidewalk portions. His work has survived perfectly, and his pricing was fair. If you need concrete poured or steps redone, he does it very well.

He was recommended by another contractor, who I trusted. I should have been skeptical of his…read moreestimate when he didn't even go on the roof to make to look. I contracted for repair of a chimney vent (for the furnace). The work was done before a rain storm and when I questioned him about it he said that the rain would not damage the work. They did the work, the rain came. The next day I went on the roof to check it out. The rain had washed away much of the "crown" and mortar patches in the brick! To his credit, he came the next business day and fixed it. But, what if I had not gone up on the roof? I'm a senior in good health, but what if I couldn't? Also, not knowing what the job entailed, I accepted the estimate. The job took less than two hours. Brain surgeons don't make as much as I paid. VERY expensive. Listen to your wife and get more than one estimate!

Pete and his crew did an excellent job on the exterior renovation (new roof, siding, windows, and…read moregutters) of our home. The crews showed up on site, when he stated they would and worked straight until they completed the entire job, including Saturdays. Their attention to detail, was incredible, they even went as far as matching the color of the gable vents to the new siding vs the standard white vent on every other home. All holes and corners were filled or caulked with color matched caulk. Every fixture had a white mounting block installed. They used high quality material and the installation was spot-on. At the end of the job, Pete did a full walk-thru with us and identified a couple minor 'punchlist' items. His crew came back the next day to address the issues. Pete even sent his guys back a few months after their contract was complete to add a dryer vent on our addition that I forgot to ask for while they were here. Their estimate, contract, and payment terms were clear and fair. We are very satisfied with the work completed by PJ Sullivan Exteriors and the timeframe in which it was completed. I would highly recommend PJ Sullivan Exteriors.

The WORST contractor I have dealt with in 15 years of homeownership. I have used over 15 trades…read moreand never had an experience like this I have never written a review as frankly I don't have the time but this situation warranted me to do so. I signed a contract with Peter Sullivan, PJS Builders on Feb 27 with a start date of March 18 and gave Pete a deposit of almost $10k He was quick to come and get a check After a multitude of excuses he finally had his guys show up on May 1. They did 1 day of work and almost covered the deposit. 9 interior doors. primed. I had to call over and over to get a hold of Peter and schedule the work. Needless to say they were over 6 weeks past the start date After the 1 day May 1st ALl I kept hearing was they were backed up with other jobs and a million excuses. We were finally going to schedule July 8 but AGAIN a multitude of excuses like this 1 Peter: We are still working off our back log of work. We are going to be back on schedule with everything in about 2 weeks. However, my best install crew goes on vacation 7/27 until 8/12. So now its ANOTHER 6 weeks so from March 18 we are now mid August 5 months later with only 1 day of work done. Finally I had enough and got the difference in my deposit back and had then change a lock which they installed improperly STAY away from this guy/company. He says 1 thing and does another. NO regard for the customer. From I'm away on my 60th bday golf weekend in Vegas. to I have diverticulitis, to we are backed up. I have never heard so many excuses before. Below is a transcript of our text messages over the last 6 months. I'd have to call Pete at least 5 X to get any response. Gregg Kelman: Pete, thank you for taking the time to stop by to meet with Laurie and I today. I look forward to working with you to make our home even more beautiful than it already is. Please give me a call Gregg Kelman Peter Sullivan: I will call later today Thanks Peter Tried calling you and left a VM Give me a call Gregg Kelman Peter Sullivan: GregI just landed and will call when I get can thanks Gregg Kelman: Pete Call me ASAP Peter Sullivan: Greg Looks like your hardware will be to Kuiken midweek next week. We have your doors in my shop Now. Thanks Peter  Gregg Kelman: Thanks for the update. Please let me know when you want to start the job so we can schedule. Peter Sullivan: GregI just had a couple lost daysWith a big flair up on Diverticulitis that knocked me off my feet. I got out of the hospital This morning I am sure your locks are inAnd we will schedule your installation next week Thanks P Gregg Kelman: I need some advance notice on when we're going to schedule so I can set it up and make sure I'm clear as well Peter Sullivan: GregI will give you a call around noon today Thanks Gregg Kelman: Pete, I have arranged my schedule so your guys can come tomorrow Wednesday 5/1 Please confirm a start time. Gregg Peter Sullivan: 8:30 Gregg Kelman: Ok the left side of the driveway closest to the house will be available for you to work as well as the left garage. Pete, Tried calling you Need to schedule the window and the exterior doors. Contact me ASAP Gregg Kelman. Peter Sullivan: GreggI got your message. We are doing everything we can to get you scheduled. We are a little jammed over the next few days. I will let you know asap. We will exchange the 2 nd floor lockset. Thanks Peter Sullivan  Gregg Kelman: Please let me know ASAP as we all would like to get this done.  Pete, let me know what the schedules like if we can do something next week. I'm trying to set my week up and don't wanna wait until the day before I know you're coming. Peter Sullivan: Will doTalk with you Monday At a family event Thanks Gregg Kelman: Enjoy  Call me I tried calling you this morning and again later this afternoon. Since it's now, basically Tuesday, the week is getting away from us again and I was hoping to have some work done this week. Please contact me. Peter Sullivan: Greg,We are working hard trying to free up our crews. As I said, we are just really back up. I apologize for the delay and will let you know as soon as we can with some options to rescheduled you. Thanks P Gregg Kelman: This week? PeteI tried your office and your mobile # and  left a VM message. Please contact me ASAP to schedule work. Gregg Kelman Good morning Pete Can you please call me Gregg Kelman Peter, I spoke with my wife regarding the project. Please contact me to discuss. Peter, thank you for your time on the phone today. Please contact me the week of July 4 to schedule work for the week of July 8. Peter, Left a VM message on your phone today as well  as yesterday Please contact me to schedule the work for Monday July 8 Peter, I've been trying to reach you. Would you please get back to me? Peter Sullivan: Gregg We are away On vacation I will reach out Monday on scheduling Thanks Gregg Kelman: I thought we scheduled you to be here on Monday the 8th 0 STARS

Excellent job! The owner, who speaks perfect English, is courteous and easy to contact by text or…read moreemail. The workers were skilled, diligent men who worked long hours. They placed pavers in our driveway and all around the house. They did a great job!!

One star for the experience, not just the work. I hired Kevin at Anytime Construction for a paver…read moreinstallation. What I got was a project that was frustrating at nearly every step. The crew size he promised did not materialize, so scheduling and pacing were a mess. I repeatedly had to chase him for basic information about what was happening next, and several specific requests I made were simply ignored. Most disappointing was how he handled pushback: aggressive, short, and disrespectful, even when I was calm and direct. I've worked with a lot of contractors on my properties, and this was easily the most difficult. Would not recommend and will not be using them again.

Had trouble finding the right guy to pave my 6 car driveway in Lincoln Park until my roofer…read morerecommended Bruce. He came promptly, gave me a fair price and completed work yesterday on schedule at the agreed upon price. Hooked me up with a great concrete guy as well. Highly recommended

My husband left 2 messages and out calls were never returned. On to another company!read more