It was a mixed experience working with Ward5 for full service design and project management,…read moremeaning, they prepare the interior design plan and then manage the contractor. The positive part of the experience was that they are creative and have a great aesthetic, so I feel we ended up with a house that we like the look of. In retrospect, it's not worth the money they charge for project management on a monthly basis to get there. I know this now, but I was a first time homebuyer and pregnant when I hired them, so I felt I needed help. Working with Ward5 became very frustrating towards the end of the project. Some highlights (lowlights?) were that the owner continuously promised she would order components for our custom closets, but failed to do so in time, so we had to buy Home Depot closets in order to have our closets ready by the time we moved in (which we said early on was very important to us and had to be complete before moving in). Also, some of the work from the contractor was messy/subpar. When I pointed it all out to the owner of Ward5, who had been managing the project, she tried to convince me I was just being picky and it was "acceptable," in her words (about some of the painting, specifically, and tiling). When I told her I wanted some things redone, she asked me to deliver that message to the contractor myself...but she was supposed to be in charge of that. So about a month or so before moving in, I had to meet them both at the house - still somewhat newly postpartum and still nursing around the clock - to deliver that news myself. The contractor was great about it and fixed everything I had an issue with. Finally, the move in was made more stressful by Ward5 being mad that we were basically in their way. The owner assigned her daughter to do the installation and I told her the date that we were having certain closets installed. She showed up that date and was angry there were "so many people" in the house. But she was advised in advance who would be there and when. She accused us of being in her way, essentially. Then she rescheduled the installation date and asked us not to be in the house from 8 am - 4 pm, which we did, but at around 5 that day, I had to run in quickly to grab some clothes for my kids. She was very upset and had a very emotional and unprofessional reaction, even though I adhered to her timeframe. So, overall, I wouldn't work with them again. I do think their real strengths are in the design piece, so I would have just paid for their design services, if I knew back then what I know now.

In short, do not hire Ward 5 Design for project management as they will charge you an arm and a leg…read morefor the materials. They are mean and not trustworthy. I regret so much hiring them. Below is the details... Ward 5 Design told me and stated in their proposal that their project management fee includes full trade discount access to their retail partners as they make sure I am getting the best price. Therefore, I hired them for full service at a rate of over $12,000, which includes design and project management. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw the material invoice at around $32,000 from Ward 5 Design. Thank god for google, I was able to find a lot of the same materials online at a much cheaper price. Ward 5 Design's price for some items are 73% more than the price for the same items you can find on Signature Hardware and build.com. Ward 5 Design charges a 10% shipping and handling fee on top of everything, which makes the 73% to 90% and Signature Hardware and build.com offer FREE shipping. I asked Ward 5 Design about the high price on the materials, they told me they will never honored any trade discount, instead they will charge a slight markup. I was so disappointed and mad that I was deceived by them. Because I did not want to overpay for all the materials, I decide to do the procurement myself (despite I am super busy). As a result, I was able to get better upgrades with the money saved. Ward 5 Design told me I have $4,233 outstanding in design/management fees, but they can reduce this to $2,500 (reduction of $1,733) as I am handling the procurement. And they will continue to do weekly site visits for 6 weeks with the contractor. Eventually, I decided to terminate the contract with Ward 5 Design because they did not effectively manage the project after I handled the procurement. No one from Ward 5 Design reached out to me to check on the status of procurement or any changes to the design plan. They also failed to notice a mistake by the contractor in the shower. Ward 5 Design told me that I still owed them $2,500 upon termination of the contract despite the fact that they would not perform the remaining 6 site visits. The contract required me to pay service provided up to date and a 10% termination fee. The 10% termination fee was $1,269.50, in which I was happy to pay. I asked for detailed evidence to support the $2,500 outstanding charge, but Ward 5 Design did not provide any. Instead, they insisted on charging me $2,500 and threatened to forward the full bill at $4,233 to collections and filing a mechanics lien against me if I did not pay $2,500 in 10 days. Under such threat, I paid $2,500 by the due date. I tried to get some refund back by filing a complaint with Better Business Bureau, but of course I failed to get any money back. Ward 5 Design responded to the compliant saying I had buyer's remorse and did not explain the lie of trade discount and instead charge huge markup on materials. This is not the way to treat their clients. I was very disappointed. I will not give Ward 5 Design any future business and will not recommend them to anyone.

Do not do business with this company. I contacted this business for an in-home consultation. I…read morewas not informed of any charge and was appalled to be contacted several months, not by the proprietor but by a collection agency. In my experience with other companies, the initial consultation is generally free. But more important, I was not told of the fee, did not receive a call or email about it, and instead was referred to a collection service. I am paying the charge to preserve my excellent credit history, but this is totally unprofessional and others should be warned.

Melpi and Savvas 'professionalism is exceptional. They designed and built my house in the island of…read moreParos in Greece. They overlooked the design, paperwork and construction as at the time I was residing in NYC. Accessible, helpful, resourceful. Highly recommend their services.

As a first-time homeowner, renovating our kitchen seemed like such a complex and bewildering…read moreprospect. However, Robert made the whole process simple. He explained everything so well and helped us through the entire process. As a former builder, he was also able to provide us lots of advice on things outside our scope of work and was always accessible for questions that came up morning, nights, and weekends. His cabinets and countertops are extremely high quality, and he has a great design eye if you need help selecting the appropriate style.

We worked with Robert on our kitchen and we are very happy with the outcome, we are both chefs so…read morehad a fair idea of what we wanted and Robert guided us through the process, there was a hiccup in the design once we started installing, however Robert took this in his stride and we ended up with exactly what we wanted, alls well that ends well, Robert put us in touch with a installer Mike who was very good too, worked clean and was punctual and worked to finish on the Friday night till 8.00 I think The only thing I would do differently is insist on some printed plans as it's very difficult to see what your getting on a digital plan. Conclusion I would do another kitchen with Robert he is great to work with and I believe in supporting local businesses so go see him and fear not he is the man

Very professional job was done , easy to work with this guys. The only one consern is prices little…read morebit hight. But the quality is grate , Thanks

We used Andy and his crew for a popcorn ceiling removal and subsequently for a bathroom gut…read morerenovation. In both cases they did terrific work. They were professional,showed up when prom, reasonably priced, cleaned up after themselves each day, and finished on schedule. The craftsmanship was excellent on all fronts - plumbing electrical and tile work and replastering for the ceiling.

I had the team come in to strip and stain my living room, dining room and hallway floor…read more Fantastic job! 24 hours and done !

Taub Flooring was suggested to me by Max of Tri Star Construction; a company that has done several…read morejobs in my home. I couldn't be happier with his suggestion. Firstly, Lisa came to measure my living room, dining room and kitchen. I can't thank her enough for her advice along the entire project. She was professional and made me feel comfortable with her recommendations regarding the new laminate and linoleum floors I wanted. I didn't feel like she was simply trying to "sell" a product or project. The installers, gentlemen all, were professional, respectful to my needs, friendly and punctual with the scheduled appointment time. Efron and Alex did an excellent job laying down my new kitchen linoleum and left the job site spotless. Chago and Bruno also did a great job laying down the laminate flooring in my living and dining rooms. They cleaned up afterwards, left my home spotless and gladly helped me reposition a couple pieces of heavy furniture! Needless to say, I can't be happier with my experience and interaction with Taub Flooring, their employees and products! Again, I want to thank Taub Floors and particularly Lisa!!

We recently had new flooring put down in our son's room and are very pleased with the results…read more Going to their store on Central Avenue in Jersey City was very convenient. We worked with Doug to go through all of the various choices before deciding on the luxury vinyl option. Samples from the manufacturer were sent to our house so we could narrow everything down before making our final decision. Then we had the floor measured, an estimate given, and the installation team there to finish the job, all within one week. This is a great local business for all of your flooring needs!

I love my new blinds! Couldn't recommend Hauptman enough. Doug was knowledgeable, and made the…read moreentire process easy from start to finish. The quality of the blinds speaks for itself, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. If you're looking for great service and a quality product, I highly recommend Hauptman.

the most qualified and fair contractor in Bergen county his team was also amazing but he is the…read morebrains of the operation

Excellent work by Carlos and his team at C & G Builders. From the very beginning, the…read moreprofessionalism and honesty was apparent and that carried all the way to the completion. Unlike other contractors, Carlos is a big communicator that takes pride in his work. He makes sure that projects are explained thoroughly and is always available to answer questions. Lastly, Carlos is a carpenter by trade and built much of the furniture used, which saved a lot of time and money. My renovation was expected to be completed in 4 months and Carlos delivered on that timeframe.

5.0 star rating 12/1/2014…read more We have used Eastside Flooring twice. The first job was refinishing my sister's apartment in Tudor City. The floors had years and years of built up wax. We were away to avoid the hassle of the work. We received a call from Brian stating that the refinished floor clouded in spots and would have to be stripped and resealed. The completed job looked brand new. It was done expeditiously and the price quoted. The second job was an engineered floor installation in my living room, and again it was done on time and looks great.

Had them replace my hardwood floors after water damage and was impressed with how fast and how nice…read morethey were. Pricing was straightforward with no hidden costs. Definitely recommend them for anyone in the Tri-state area.