We chose Pine Street for a full house remodel (replacing electric, plumbing, major structural…read morerevisions) of an historical home in the West Chester borough. Our primary objective was the highest quality work that would preserve the historical aspect of the home, but fully modernized and at the lowest reasonable cost. Nearly three years since we engaged them and we continue to feel like that was the best decision we could have possibly made. The essential things that made this experience wonderful for us, particularly as first-time home renovators, were the detailed planning and rigorous project management, the quality of craftsmanship and expert network, and the incredibly warm professionalism and care of the team. In sum, they delivered below our initial cost projections and ahead of time -- nearly the opposite of all the horror stories we've heard about some of the other crews. In the beginning, it was a very difficult decision to choose Pine Street. Their cost projections were higher than their competitors by A LOT. I nearly dismissed them because of it. But the level of detail and thoughtfulness in the bid really won me over. When I questioned competitors about some of the detail included in the PS bid, they would always respond that if that happened, they would need to increase costs, etc. It really made me worry about what final costs would eventually be and I ultimately chose PS for their transparency and integrity. Perhaps the best element of the entire project was the onsite project manager. This is a person who will be your main point of contact throughout, who will have all of the answers and will ultimately know your home better than you do. This is an enormous gift and a real relief in what would otherwise be a stressful time. Ours would call us proactively, make great suggestions and recommendations (things that you just don't know as you begin, but that are revealed as you get started). For example, he had a piece of reclaimed barn wood in his garage that he used as an accent piece in a stairwell or, in another case, was able to use parts of the existing rafters as trim in the bedroom. These little things feel brilliant when you're trying to preserve the feel of the home and keep costs low -- and these are simply things we never could have anticipated in the planning stage. This role in your remodel can really magnify the experience as a client. Another aspect to consider is that Pine Street has cultivated a network of people they trust over years of experience and working together. Every single person who came through our house was knowledgeable, respectful and responsive. The team would not have allowed it to be any other way. Further, at the end of the project, they gave us a portfolio of contact information for each person that had worked on the house, so if anything goes wrong or we need some additional work, we have a network of folks that know the house and that we know we can trust (and who, by the way, will be very quick to respond out of respect for their relationship with Pine Street). Finally, the part that is hardest to articulate, is the warm professionalism that the team brings. You'll feel it first with Brendon when you call with your first inquiry, but you'll leave feeling nearly astonished that the entire team carries it forward: problems will be addressed and solved before you even hear about them; the site will be clean at the end of every day without fail; the team will stop what they're doing when you enter to make sure you can see and understand the steps that are being taken (and they never got impatient with our very frequent visits). Again, all things we didn't know before we started but ended up defining the quality of our experience. It is an important decision to choose the right partner in these efforts. I can get easily stressed out by the volume of decisions that need to be made and was vigilant about costs and timing. The Pine Street team exceeded most of our expectations and left us knowing we made absolutely the right decision.

We had a very large scale renovation done by Pine Street that took about four months. They were…read morealways professional, provided great design advice along the way, and for the most part communicated well. This was a big project organizing lots of materials, people--including us, the clients and juggling unexpected structural issues, so of course there were a few minor hiccups along with way and the project took a bit longer than initially expected, but this was in part because of change orders we made. All in all, a great experience. This was our first renovation and it was as painless as you can get. We've been recommending Pine Street for the high quality, good design suggestions and smooth process.

If you hire Kevin, you'll think you died and went to heaven. He'll work from seven to eleven just…read moreto beautify your dwelling. Your whole family will be kvelling as you shout "Three cheers for Kevin!" Kevin is a skilled carpenter and general contractor with incredible intention to detail, meticulous work, and fair prices. I will never hire another GC to work on my house.

From the owner: KMR Fine Carpentry specializes in cabinetry installation and woodworking in Montgomery, Chester,…read moreand Bucks counties. Dedicated to quality, through both craftsmanship and customer service, we offer a range of carpentry solutions for your home or business. We offer (and excel in) services such as: wainscoting, coffered ceilings, wall & ceiling treatments, built-ins & shelving, crown moulding and all other trim carpentry.

Friendly, reasonably priced, responsive, flexible and good work…read more We had a bunch of work done on our back yard. It was a lot filled with rocks and two dilapidated sheds. Evan coordinated removing the sheds and rocks, building a dry-well to fix irrigation issues, installing a patio and sod and building a fence. There were also some permitting issues that required altering plans and delays due to terrible rain storms and they worked around all of these issues well. Over all it was a great experience. I'll be hiring them back for seasonal cleanups.

I hired E&J Landscaping for 2 jobs this summer, and both worked out great!…read more I wanted some beds put in my front yard, and my rose bushes needed some serious trimming...They grew so much I didn't know where to start! Evan trimmed them beautifully, and they look so nice in a new bed of mulch! That was a pretty small job, but it came out great! Also had a patio put in this summer and my lawn was torn up really bad by the bobcat and other machinery for pouring the concrete. I wanted some sod to get it back up to speed quickly and Evan came thru again! Got it all done in one day, and the sod looks great! He gave me good instructions on how to keep it going during the heatwave, regular watering in the AM and evening, but not at night. It's doing great so far and I'm very pleased with E&J Landscaping! Give them a call for a free quote!

RAM Cabinetry did an outstanding job with counter tops, back-splash and silencing my floor from…read morecourtesy of the original builder. The company was on time, on budget ( no surprises) and my kitchen looks great. I could not be happier. Their follow-up and attention to detail is worth five stars.

From the owner: Serving West Chester and surrounding areas since 1991, from design to the finished product, we…read morecreate custom cabinetry, countertops, and more. Stop in our beautiful show room to see some of our unique designs. We guarantee satisfaction from start to finish. Call us today for more information and schedule your appointment.

We worked with Sturges General contracting on a kitchen and bathroom remodel. This is the second…read moretime we've worked with Ed and his team--they built us an awesome pergola on our roof deck five years ago, and it's still in perfect condition today. Just like last time, the process was unbelievably smooth--no surprises, no headaches, just great planning and execution. The attention to detail, communication, and professionalism from Ed and his team were top-notch. If you're looking for a contractor who truly knows what they're doing, we can't recommend them enough!

From the owner: If your house doesn't quite feel like a home, you need general contracting services from a…read moreremodeling pro. Sturges General Contracting in Brookhaven, PA can tackle your home improvement project. Our trustworthy, reliable contractor can meet all your needs at once. He'll pay attention to every detail of your project and make sure you love the outcome.

E took all of the uncertainty out of our mission to redo our kitchen by finding us the perfect…read moregranite piece. While visitng our house to measure the counter top E was very helpful and knowlegeable about other aspects of our kitchen redo that removed our uncertainties. After cutting our piece in a timely fashion E's team arrived and expeditiously installed our new countertop. I would stongly recommend you visit E before you tire yourself out wandering through the big granite wharehouses. Ed from Phoenixville

after checking out 2 big box stores and a franchised kitchen renovations outlet, I had the good…read morefortune to be introduced to "Top granite and cabinets". we could not be more pleased! our customer service representative Kyle was extremely professional and informative, from measurement to installation. Communication was clear and expectations were exceeded. Their prices were extremely competitive. The selection of options was extensive. I highly recommend this family owned business. Patricia Lorenzo

I'm in California, but wish I could work with this business! I found the Main Line Kitchen Design…read moreblog during a web search on cabinets. They have a blog on cabinet ratings - incredibly helpful. I got a bid from a Northern California contractor that uses a local cabinet supplier/importer. Those cabinets were in my budget but didn't meet the quality criteria listed in the article. This article also listed ratings for more than 50 brands, including ones that they don't use. My other contractor offered two manufacturers in the blog at competitive prices. The brands this company uses to design kitchens for their clients were rated best. There's no benefit for this business to rate brands they don't sell. But the information in this article helps so many people. If this business gives articles like this to the public, I am sure they will provide top notch service to their customers.

My husband and I were fortunate to find Main Line Kitchen Design when planning our kitchen…read morerenovation. Paul worked with us from start to finish. He listened to our priorities, concerns, and talked through all of our questions. I also greatly appreciated that he communicated equally with both me and my husband - this was very important to me as I found other businesses had a tendency to address only to my husband by default. Paul helped us brainstorm creative ideas for redesigning our kitchen space and provided a lot of helpful advice and customer education. Paul was patient, communicative, and timely. He also linked us with an experienced contractor who made our kitchen a reality. We're incredibly happy with the result of our renovation and would not hesitate to worth with Paul and Main Line Kitchen Design again.

I don't usually write reviews but ConnectiveHome set up our home wireless system. They were…read moreknowledge and professional. John and Nick even helped me trouble shoot a problem over the phone and saved the day! Thank you guys!