AVOID. They come out for a repair service call and only give you the option to buy a new system. If…read moreyou decline, they charge you a $150 service fee. The "service" rep even forges your authorization signature on his iPad. The old owner handed over all customer credit card information to the new owner, so the new owners will charge your credit card even if you don't provide them credit card info and even if you decline to purchase (assuming you've used Thomas Giel in the past). New ownership is a firm called Gridiron Capital / GarageCo from the New York area. Not a Pittsburgh company. Candice Giel kept a small minority of the business, she does not control it. Services

We had gotten a quote from Mike 2-3 years ago. He came out explained the process and left a more…read morethan reasonable quote. Unfortunately at that time we weren't ready to move forward with the project. Fast forward to now. I had reached back out, Mike had double checked the measurements and provided and updated quote. We had the door ordered and once it arrived we had the installation scheduled. The installation team was great they communicated their estimated arrival and did a thorough job installing the new door. They also walked through features of the opener and how to sync to the keypad.

Wonderful, easy experience! Pricing was right where it should be, maybe under the average pricing…read morefor fences we found. More importantly, the workmanship and communication was amazing! Every company should strive to be like Anabella Fence! We used them twice and would use them again in a minute!

From the owner: At Annabella Fence, we’ve built our reputation on doing things the right way — not the easy way…read more We are a family-owned and operated company, and that shows in how we treat people. Clear communication, punctuality, and respect for your property are not extras — they are standards. From the first phone call to final walkthrough, you’ll always know what’s happening and what to expect. What truly sets us apart is our power-driven, mess-free installation process. We use professional non invasive equipment to drive posts directly into the ground whenever possible, creating a stronger, more stable foundation without the excessive digging, concrete mess, and lawn damage that traditional methods often leave behind. The result is a cleaner jobsite, a more durable fence, and a better overall experience for our customers. We stand behind our work with a 5-year craftsmanship warranty on every installation, in addition to offering professional-grade products — many backed by manufacturers’ limited lifetime warranties. We don’t install big-box materials. We use premium fencing systems designed for long-term performance and curb appeal. Our customers consistently mention our communication, professionalism, and clean installations in their reviews — and we’re proud of the raving feedback we receive. If you’re looking for a fence company that combines innovation, durability, and old-fashioned customer care, Annabella Fence delivers a higher standard from start to finish.

I have had Bill do mulching and other jobs for me, and this spring I had a new stone retaining wall…read moreinstalled (replacing a failing structure). The work was high quality and excellent, as always; his attention to details around the clean-up, adaptations due to discovering some terrain challenges, and his constant communication were the real additional benefits. I would recommend him strongly to anyone looking for lawn or landscaping services.

These guys are incredibly responsive! They gave us a fair quote, kept me updated on their schedule…read moreand estimated time of arriving and when they can get the job done, and didn't inflate prices unlike many other contractors we reached out to...especially in a busier area like Shadyside. Highly recommend them if you're looking for reliable, affordable help to keep your yard looking sharp

she was very helpful and knowledgeable ! A pleasure to do business with. I look forward to my…read morenew fence as soon as possible.

We recently had a fence installed with Ergeon April 2026. I…read morehad a full online consultation, which was great. The guy really listen to me ensured me they would handle all my concerns, and of course I would end up happy with the work. They came to do the initial on-site walk through, which is done prior to installation. Our guy didn't speak any English (not to be that person). He couldn't answer any of or question, he was asking us questions we couldn't understand, measuring things and what have you. Me and my husband were really concerned that the language barrier was going to cause issue with the installation. AND WE WERE RIGHT! I immediately called stating my concerns with the language barrier and how we couldn't understand anything and we want to make sure things will be done right. They yet again ensure us that everything would be handled correctly. THEY WERE WRONG! Installation day is here. They guys worked their asses off from 9am-5pm. We went out offered waters and if they needed anything but of course no one speaks English and couldn't understand anything we were saying. It time for the final walk through.... Gates are swinging outwards which we had ask for them to swing inwards so it didn't interfere with our neighbor property, locks don't work and placed wrong (anyone from the outside can just open it right up. So my security issue was clearly not taken seriously). I have asked them if they can fix the locks and gates and still waiting for a reply to this day. OHHHH..make sure you double check the permits. They charged us $100 and said they would handle all permits. Are zoning officer came out to inspect since the called for an 811 and he said that no one ever reached out to get the proper permits. Which mind you, the consultant reach out and told me they didn't need a certain permit and when I questioned this they told me their permit team would handle it. Well they never did and I finally got my $100 back as we had to go to the council and immediately apply for a permit which also cost us $40.00. Check your area first, might save you some money! I tried to get ahead of these issue yo avoid all of this and they just kept saying they would handle everything and ensured me it would be done correctly. I'm just frustrated with this whole process and now I'm waiting to hear back about fixing these gates, which I have a feeling I will be doing myself. I will escalate the gate issue if I don't hear anything back but honestly I don't see them coming out to fix it. Overall, communication sucks!! If you're worried about something, chances are it will end up as a problem. Trying to get problems fixed is a struggle! After all the resource and companies I called, a part of me wishes I would have went with my first option. However choose this company cause of pricing and how quickly they were able to fit us in to get the job done.

Brian Baines is a great guy and he delivers quality at a fair price. He keeps in touch throughout…read morethe process of estimating to job completion. He completed my new sidewalk job and my significant others driveway project exactly on schedule and has recieved inquries from other neighbors after seeing his work. I would not hesitate to hire him for any project requiring concrete know how!

Wish I could leave zero. He will tell you anything you want…read moreand do a bad job. don't trust him.

The was amazing working with Jason and his crew at building buddies. Before the Reno started, I had…read moreno idea how to transform the space but Jason had great ideas and was great collaborating with him on them. They worked on removing old drop ceiling and out dated wall paneling with brand new plasterboard throughout the house. They were efficient with great attention to detail! I would work with Jason and the crew over and over again and am looking forward to doing so on different projects in the future. The value and results are well worth it! Mike

Our basement was a hodgepodge of three different floorings, one drop and one conventional ceiling,…read moreand two walls in the laundry area covered in plastic by a waterproofing company. Jason and his team renovated the whole basement by installing drywall, replacing the drop ceiling with a conventional ceiling and new lighting, and covering the entire floor with functional but attractive laminate. They went above and beyond to make sure we were involved in the design and satisfied with the results. In addition, they replaced our kitchen floor, which had some water damage, with beautiful ceramic tile to complement the existing quartz counters. This is the second major project Jason has done for us. He previously remodeled a bathroom for us, replacing all the fixtures and flooring, as well as installing a pocket door. We are very happy with all the work that was done and would highly recommend Building Buddies.