We are very happy with the work they did for us, We asked if they would move the furniture out and…read moreback in since we are no longer able to do that, They did the work, replacing carpet with hard service, and painting. and then replaced everything just as it was. We love it.

After working with Plekkenpol for over five years and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on…read moreat least three different projects, this is not a review we expected to write. We have referred them to family and friends--three of those referrals have resulted in projects--and until recently, trusted them without hesitation. Historically, price transparency was something they were willing to provide. Unfortunately, something has changed. Most recently, we were quoted $30-35K for a relatively straightforward mudroom remodel and back door installation. When the formal bid came in at a single lump sum number over $40K with some modest scope additions, we asked for additional transparency into that singular number to understand how much each part of the project was costing so we could determine where adjustments could be made. We were told that a further breakdown of the lump sum would not be provided. Over the next two weeks, we removed multiple significant items from the project scope, yet the total price barely changed in response. We asked repeatedly for greater transparency to understand what was still comprising the lump sum price we were being quoted and never received it. At a certain point, the math just did not add up, and it became increasingly difficult to reconcile the number we were being quoted by Plekkenpol with the project scope. When we expressed frustration with the lack of clarity, the response was dismissive and unhelpful. We were told that regardless of project size--even on significantly larger projects--additional price transparency would not be shared and that we should trust them that we are getting the best price. To be clear, this was not about the money--it was about transparency and partnership. We simply wanted to know what we were being charged for. Because Plekkenpol would not tell us how they arrived at their lump sum price, we ultimately chose to end our long-standing relationship and move on. We recently recommended to another family that they consider Plekkenpol, but after this experience, feel obligated to advise them not to proceed due to Plekkenpol's unwillingness to provide transparency in pricing.

We had a 2-car garage put in the back alley at our Highland Park house, and we had a really good…read moreexperience with Sussel Garages. We met with them in the late summer of 2022, and were debating on whether not to have this done end of 2022 or first in the spring in 2023. We ended up going with spring of 2023, and were first on their priority list. While the project took longer than expected, and we had some set backs, we were still very happy with the communication. In full disclosure, we did have to have one side of the garage re-done due to some James Harding and a portion of the roof re-done (due to rushed contracting work), we still were really happy with the overall project. Would definitely recommend them again.

My friend had them build a garage in St Paul. She wanted me to look it over because she was having…read moreissues and was concerned about Sussel not doing the work properly. My first look inside I saw the concrete floor was not finished correctly. Know how the sidewalk or walkways you see everywhere outside? That's what they did inside. troweled crack control joints and the floor was not troweled flat at all. The lighting was done incorrectly and not according to plan. Not a single light was installed over the workbench but off to the other wall instead. the sheetrock wasn't hung in any timely matter at all. missing vapor barriers. She told me that they charged her $1500 for electric service connection which she later found out that $300 was what Excel charged Sussel. The subs Sussel uses must be getting shorted on pay for them to do such shoddy and incomplete work. Can't think of any other reason for them to not care about getting it done correctly. She said she has not been successful in getting them to fix anything and they sued her when she tried withholding the last payment. I really feel sorry for her getting taken by a company that really does shoddy work. I've read other reviews about Sussel and it really seems to be about which subs they use. My advice? Hire your own subs. Make sure everyone sticks to the blueprint.

Four Brothers Construction replaced 16 windows in our 110 year old house. They were efficient,…read morethrough and so professional. They stayed focused on the job at all times, were very careful with the furniture that they had to move, cleaned up completely and we so polite. 6 windows in 1 1/2 days!! We will hire them again!!

they did a great job on my backyard deck and an insurance claim on my roof. They were punctual and…read morethe financing options are amazing.

After a major hailstorm we replaced windows,siding, and the roof. I really appreciated them…read morehandling the claim with insurance company. When insurance only wanted to replace damaged part to siding, they provided pictures an researched product an proved we could never match current so we got all new siding. Same back an forth with windows. I never spoke to insurance after they came on board. People were a pleasure to work with. The crews were efficient an cleaned up. Highly recommend.

These people are awful. They do a poor job and are not professional. I also found out that they…read morehire and fire their entire staff every single year in an effort to keep costs as low as possible. That way the owner stays in business, but he doesn't have to pay his employees for an entire year. He just keeps them as long as business is good and fires EVERYBODY the moment it's bad. Don't waste your time with these jerks.

We decided to use this company to repair our roofs after hail damage. The managers worked closely…read morewith our insurance company to make sure that all areas were covered as much as possible by our policies. Green Guard replaced siding and wrapped all of the trim on our old garage and did excellent finish work. On an old barn, they replaced the entire roof and underlay, as well as wrapping the trim. They also repaired the roof of our home. We were very impressed with their cleanup after leaving the site, as minimal debris was left behind, despite the large amount of materials that they removed. The representatives were quick to bring us samples and return communications. They kept the project running smoothly from start to finish, and kept us on track with insurance processes. If you are a busy person looking for a company that keeps in touch while working on your home, we recommend their supportive services in what can become a time-consuming process when dealing with insurance companies. They went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. Highly recommended.

I had an extensive hailstorm in May of 2022. I contacted Green Guard construction as they were…read morehighly recommended. I had the sales rep come out and indicate there was in fact damage, so I contacted my insurance company to have it assessed. Initially my insurance company claimed my roof was normal wear and tear with age. Green guard construction Immediately took action and requested a second look from my insurance. Upon a second look after Green Guard fighting my insurance for me, they had my roof approved. Communication was excellent throughout the process all the way until my roof was redone. Upon completion they cleaned up their mess very thoroughly and i am highly pleased with their quality of work, excellent customer service, and great communication. I would highly recommend Green guard Construction to anyone that needs a new roof, siding, gutters, windows, etc. I promise you will be in great hands!

Capstone was fantastic to work with. I initially started the roofing project by collecting 10+…read morebids. I eventually narrowed those bids down to 3. From this point it really came down to attitude and it wasn't even a fair fight. Dave Mack had an amazing attitude and personality to boot. He was attentive to the details and went over everything with me multiple times, to make sure I was comfortable. Dave was also present on the job site to work with me through all of my questions - I'd like to think I'm pretty hands-on. For my house, we went with the architectural shingles with the weathered wood coloring. We replaced my roof caps with a crisp bronze color that makes everything pop. We replaced all of the metal pieces with the same bronze color, spray painted the old cast iron pipes and even gave my furnace exhaust a new top. There were only 3 vents that stayed black. This was by choice, as a few years of the weather elements would have left these chipping and would require more maintenance. Dave went over all of these design choices with me to formulate the best possible solution for my house - one that we would mutually agree upon. It's worth noting that the entire job took roughly 4-5 hours to complete. Regarding pricing, Capstone was not the cheapest, nor were they remotely close to the most expensive. You get what you pay for and in the end, I received excellent service, an efficient job and a beautiful looking roof/house. I believe I was given a fair price, great service and high quality workmanship to boot. In closing, I'm writing this review, not to simply recommend that you use Capstone, but that you give them a chance. If your bidding experience goes anything close to how mine went, I'm confident you'll pick Capstone. Not only that, but once the job is complete, you'll be proud of the work done. Thank you, Mike

We used Capstone Brothers for our roof last year. That project went so well, they were our first…read morecall when it came time to complete additional projects this year. We had them paint the entire house, install seemless gutters with leaf protection, and replace our outdated countertops with granite. Every aspect of this experience was flawless. From bidding, to scheduling, to completion. We could not be happier. Jay, and all the good folks at Capstone, made us feel as valued customers and they were genuinely interested in our satisfaction and with providing top quality workmanship. They exceeded our expectations and we will not hesitate to call them again with the next house project. We are looking at installing wood floors soon and Capstone will be our "go to" guys. Do yourself a favor and call Capstone Brothers for your home improvement and remodeling needs.

Exteriors Plus did an amazing job putting up our new gutters. The black gutters look great and…read morecontrast well with our home. The crew was professional, efficient and open to any questions or concerns. You can tell they take pride in their work and it definitely shows!

Exteriors Plus did an fantastic job on our roof! They are quick to respond and very reliable! The…read moreteam takes pride in their work and always treated me like family! Would highly recommend them to anyone.

Garlock French has been helping my family with any ice dam, roof leak, or in this latest case, a…read morewhole cedar roof replacement. There is no equal to their quality and careful attention to detail by their long-standing staff of experts. They really care about doing the job right and meeting your expectations above all else. Shop around if you like, but this is the company to award the job to, hands down.

Garlock-French did an excellent job of reproofing our church and did it quickly once started. They…read morekept us informed of progress while working. The start date was moved back several times because of weather issues so it wasn't done in early summer as we had hoped but it did get done and done well.