I am currently six months into a major house renovation with B&B, and we are going through an…read moreextremely difficult time. I would love to share my honest experience with those who are considering working with Bill. Please directly reach out at jameskhoon2001@gmail.com. (Update) As a snapshot, I am sharing the pics of our house which was flooded, because the site was left un-weatherproofed for the last three months. The house is now soaked to the frame.

B and Bf Affordable Renovations did a great job on doing a finished basement and the bathroom they…read moredid . The service was great ..They are very professional and also very polite. They are very clean every day at the end of the day when it is time to end the work day.B andB Affordable Renovations is very competitive in price. I would highly recommend B and B Affordable Renovations for any Renovations that you need done.

Reading these reviews reminded me of the $10,000 we wasted on a design that was more than priced…read moremore than twice our budget. I will also never forget their sales guys saying you are just going to have to get comfortable spending more money. Nice, polite people, scarred by the experience.

The team at Mitchell is very friendly and responsive, but we ended up not moving past the design…read morephase. When we signed the design contract, we agreed to a budget range that included three pieces of work. The designs we got far exceeded the budget range. And the design with all the pieces of work we had discussed, was twice the cost of the TOP of the initial budget range. We felt a bit hoodwinked- they quote far lower prices so that you've already started the process (and paid a sizeable design fee) making it harder to start working with someone else. As a young family, we couldn't make doubling the budget work. If you have a budget you need to stick to, I definitely recommend finding another firm with more accurate quotes. We ended up working with a different firm that stuck to their quotes making everything much less stressful. We also felt that the other firm was more creative in their solutions. For example, we wanted to build an addition. The Mitchell designs all included building off the kitchen, essentially making our kitchen super dark. The other first gave us three designs, with only one building off the kitchen.

I called Hurley Testa to receive a quote on some minor repairs as well as a bathroom remodel and…read morebasement finishing. They responded timely to my request, spent a good amount of time assessing the damages and our ideas for the bathroom and basement and then NOTHING! No phone call, no email, NOTHING. I left multiple messages on the owner's cell phone voice mail, the company voice mail and email. Still NOTHING. After weeks of attempting to get in contact with the owner or anyone with the company, I have given up. Too bad for them and for those who plan to use this company, be forewarned.

I moved into a old brownstone in Boston last Spring. Fast forward to this winter, my bedroom was a…read morebalmy 50 degrees with the heat jacked up. I contacted Hurley-Testa Construction Co. to see what they could do. They were very prompt in setting up an appointment. Greg came out and evaluated the bedroom. He recommended building new walls with insulation (the two exterior walls had no insulation), adding another heating strip, and then would paint the whole room. Within three days we had a detailed estimate and the following week construction began. Greg estimated the project would take two weeks, however, they got everything done in a week and a half. Greg and his staff were very friendly and would call daily with updates. If there was ever a decision to be made, Greg would call and discuss before proceeding. He would update the contract with any changes, so the cost of the project was always transparent. After completion of the project, they cleaned the room and moved the furniture back. I am very pleased with the work of Hurley-Tesa Constuction Co. and I would hire them without a second thought for any future project. My bedroom is toasty warm and everything was done to my wishes.

Highly recommend. I could not be happier with my experience with the team at Powell. From start to…read morefinish, they were professional, responsive, and easy to work with. We hired Powell to paint the exterior of our home and their carpentry services to replace several rotted window frames for a three story house. Andre stopped by to perform the initial exam and was very thorough and knowledgeable on the work that needed to be done. Unlike other painters I contacted, the Powell team was easy to contact and actually showed up on time for the scheduled time slot. Their quote for the project came in right around the same as other quotes we received, and it was well worth the cost. I can't praise the level of service you get with Powell. Stephanie, who handles scheduling and billing, was on top of communications so that I didn't have to worry about anything. Even the owner, Bryan, stopped by at the beginning to inspect a few leaks we had in our ceiling to help us determine whether there were other issues beyond repairing the rotted windows for us to consider. They will even bring out the drone for inspection if you have a tall home. As additional rotted windows were discovered during the power washing, work orders to add additional work was clear and simple. Once the work actually began, it went so smoothly. Andre stopped by every morning and afternoon to check in and update us. Our crew, Thiago and Breno, were incredibly hard workers. They were at our home by 7:30 am every morning despite the terrible traffic and often worked past 7 pm even during a heat wave. The guys were experts on the ladders despite having a few high, tricky spots to get to. The worksite was clean after each day which I was grateful for as we have a toddler running around. The entire project took 10 days. While it moved fast, it didn't feel rushed and no corners were cut to finish quickly. They even paused the project for 2 days because of rain so that we didn't run the risk of streaky paint. After the work was completed, they insisted on us contacting them if we weren't satisfied with any part of the project. Our home looks completely transformed and brand new. I cannot recommend Powell Painting enough for a stress free and professionally done project.

Working with Powell has been one of the best experiences I have had as a new homeowner…read more I reached out to Powell to see if they would be willing to paint the basement room in the townhouse that serves as my movie room\home office. The color that the prior owners picked while nice was a bit too dark for such a small room. They responded to my inquiry the same day and arranged a date and time to stop by and look at the room. Bryan and Andre arrived exactly on time and took a look at the room. Super friendly, patient, and willing to address any questions and concerns. As part of the renovation of the room, I was planning on replacing the carpet and asked him if I should do it before painting the room or after. He strongly suggested to replace the carpet first since the installers tend to scuff the baseboards terribly as they are ripping the old carpet out. I followed his advice and did the carpet first and sure enough the baseboards were in such bad shape after that had I painted I would have had to repaint them. I'm so thankful for that. On the day of the job, Bryan and Andre introduced me to Freddie who would be painting the room for me. Super friendly, professional, and honest. After grabbing the paint, he laid down tarp to cover the brand new carpet and got to work on the walls. It's amazing how quickly he was able to paint this room. It felt as if every move was calculated. What's more impressive is that he conversed with me the entire time! During the end of day 1, Freddie called me over and informed me that the two coats of paint that the quoted me for the job would not be sufficient for cover the walls and they will need to grab another can of paint. I asked him how much extra would I need to pay on top of the quote and said nothing. They told me it would take two coats, it didn't, so it was on them to make it right. Freddie told me he already informed Bryan and he would stop by the paint store tomorrow to grab another can of paint on their dime. I wasn't expecting that at all but greatly appreciated it. In the early afternoon of the second day the room was done. I thanked Freddie and waited for the paint to dry before heading down to plan out moving furniture back in. It was then that I noticed that there were some areas in the room that we not completely covered. I reached out to Stephanie and she called back soon after and told me that Freddie would be stopping by again later the SAME day to take a look. True to their word, Freddie stopped by and took a look at the walls now that they were dry and he confirmed the coverage issues. He grabbed paint and did another pass on the walls which removed the old color. After Freddie departed I started to notice that that wall color is much much warmer that I expected. I tried various color temps on the lights to no effect. I took a look at the sample patch in the other room and confirmed that it looked very different and that maybe I might have made an expensive mistake with the paint choice for this room. On a whim I took a few pics and emailed Stephanie with my concerns. I figured at this point they'll I'm crazy and I didn't expect to hear back. After all, I chose the paint color, they painted the room perfectly, their task is done. An hour after I send the email I get a call, it was Bryan. He looked at the photos, and saw the same thing that I have seen, and he and Stephanie have been trying to figure out the root cause. It turned out that there was some miscommunication and an incorrect shade of white was used on the doors and trim causing white walls to become warmer than they should. He apologized and asked to send a couple of painters the following day with the correct paint to address. I already felt bad about Freddie having to come back so I told Bryan not to rush but he insisted. He knew I took the week off to clear out the room to get it painted, and he wanted to get the job done so I have the weekend to put everything back together so I can work on Monday. 7am the following morning Andre and another painter arrived with the correct paint and took a little over an hour to repaint the doors and trim. As soon as I stepped into the room the walls immediately cooled down. And the state of the brand-new carpet after they were done? Spotless. I love the room now. Snow like color make the room feel bigger and more comfortable. It's easily my favorite place in the house. If you're looking for painting service for your home and are within the service area don't bother looking anywhere else. It's not just the quality of their work (which is outstanding), it's their level of accountability. They will do everything to ensure that the job is done and that you are happy. They came back to my home at two separate occasions to complete one room and I didn't pay a penny more than what was initially quoted to me. I cannot recommend Powell enough and can't wait until I can get them to paint other areas of the home.

Ruy Barbosa is high off the charts in professionalism. He was responsive to our questions, and…read moreintuitive about our interests. He communicated with us throughout the project of installing a new Timberteck deck. His crew worked straight on through from start to finish without empty lapses of time. The men are so highly skilled. We continue to be happy with our beautiful deck. Therefore, we asked Ruy to install a Timberteck stair rail at our front doors, which also has withstood the test of time. We'd been concerned that installments like this would compromise the brick, whereby requiring a total rebuild, but a rebuild wasn't necessary. He also advise us on an easy and effective fix to divert water from flowing from the gutter and freezing to ice on those brick steps in winter. Based on the outcome of these projects, and our experience in their progression, we highly recommend this company.

Brutal experience with them back in 2022-2024. Would take weeks and, more than once, even months…read moreto get them to come back and do any work (see screenshots of my text interactions with them -- note the dates). They were supposed to build a new rubber roof. It started leaking on 3 separate occasions (which btw was never fully fixed -- we moved on to different contractors who did address the issues). And like I said, it would take months for them to actually come back and attempt to fix anything. Often they'd come by, look at the damage, then I wouldn't hear from them for multiple weeks. Meanwhile, more damage continues to accrue to the walls and ceilings. The internal fixes they applied for the water damage were just patch jobs. They just plastered and painted over. Meanwhile, the insulation behind the wall was soaked and accrued black mold that we had to address later. Also worth pointing out a major blunder at the beginning of the project (see attached videos and pics). They opened up the roof, and left it open for multiple days without doing any work. Well of course a major rainstorm came by (which was on the weather forecast well in advance). Alll that water poured into the house in the middle of the night setting off fire alarms. It was a nightmare to deal with on my end.

Mike was a consummate professional and does incredible work. I hired him for 5 custom radiator…read morecovers. He does Shaker-style, and they're beautiful. The quality is much better than the semi-custom made-to-order delivery options. It's a little more money but they came fully assembled, delivered up the stairs by Mike himself, and he made a few adjustments for my floors and moldings. What service! He prefers to deliver and work closer to his place so he can do measurements himself. I'd use him again!

Mike built and installed a custom vanity for us (photos attached). We have a very small bathroom…read moreand the available styles and sizes of vanities at Home Depot didn't match what we wanted, so I reached out to Mike, he came over to take a look, and provided a quote for the work. Building a custom vanity was a little more expensive, but we got so much more for what we paid. I selected Mike in part because when he came to look at the configuration of my existing vanity and plumbing, he had a clearer vision that he articulated for how he could build and install the vanity, and what the options were given the positioning of the plumbing. The other contractors I had come and look didn't mention the relationship between the dimensions of the drawers and open space and the existing plumbing in the wall. We also asked Mike if it would be possible to build a pull out step under the vanity that our 1.5 year old daughter could use to step up and use the sink (probably when she gets to be 2 years old or so). He explained his vision for that and it was perfect. Mike also built the style of the doors and drawers to match a style we had seen, and as you'll see in the pictures, it looks amazing. Mike was super easy to work with, very responsive, and provided a documented design spec that he sent to me for approval (which we made a few tweaks to). He delivered the piece on time and was flexible with his schedule in matching to mine to install it. He expected half of the price of the piece as a down payment, very reasonable, and received the rest upon delivery and installation. I ordered the vanity top custom from home depot and I selected the handles I wanted Mike to install. He used the top to ensure that the piece he built would conform to fit. I also ordered the tread for the step after brainstorming ideas with Mike. I personally removed the old vanity and disconnected the old plumbing, but that could be done by a plumber as well. Mike installed the new vanity against the wall, and I had my plumber connect the plumbing to the new faucet we bought after Mike had left. Overall, I can't recommend Mike highly enough. He is professional, creative, responsible, and I can tell he takes pride in his work. Thank you Mike, we are already enjoying the transformation to our bathroom that you helped make possible!

I called used B.A. Harris to upgrade my entire gutter & downspouts last Fall…read more I wanted gutter guards so I did not have to climb a ladder every November to remove leaves/debris. I figured it would add value to our home. They did an outstanding job. I was pleased at their response time and quickness to schedule the job. Last month, I called Brad about a leak, unrelated to his work, but needed help in solving this issue. He answered the phone promptly and we met the next day about my situation. Turns out, a previous contractor did some substandard work on a flat roof overhang, causing my leak. Brad was very thorough in evaluating my predicament. He explained what was wrong and the steps needed to correct the problem. Their skill set and carpentry knowledge saved the day. In my opinion, they are not just a gutter company. I believe they are a full service company that can correct any issue that may arise in replacing your gutters and downspouts. They listen to you "the customer" and apply over 30 years of construction/building knowledge to find a solution to your unique issue. I endorse B.A. Harris whole heartedly to solve your gutter needs & value them as a trusted contractor to work on your home. Thank you again for salvaging a bad situation in a timely, professional and quality manner.

Brad was courteous, responsive, timely and explained what the issue I was having was and how he was…read moregoing to fix it. I went with him over others for his professionalism and was glad I did!