Joe and his crew helped make our Home in Brookfield saleable after tenants had literally wrecked it…read moreinside and out and ruined the property. He always showed up on time, put tge finishing touches on all after the home was put back together, installed needed items and made the home presentable. After a lot of scrambling from out of State on our part to the job site to show Joe what we required to finish all, he and his team made it as close to perfect as it was going to get, and our Realtor had it sold within 2 weeks We recommend Joe for any handyman job you need addressed as you can count on him to follow through to the last detail and at fair prices. Gary and Michelle Mantell Jobsite: Oak Grove Rd. Brookfield, Ct.

I hired Joe Gianfortune and his crew in July 2021 to paint the interior of my house. They were very…read moreunprofessional and the quality of their workmanship was very poor. They painted my house 6 months ago and I am still cleaning up paint splatters thru-out my house. It is very apparent they didn't apply two coats of paint in many areas of my house. I would not recommend them for any painting jobs.

Please do your research. Mr. Ralph Home Improvement is NOT a licensed home improvement/kitchen…read morerenovation contractor. Although, I asked on our initial conversation and he confirmed that he was licensed. After seeing the pictures of a new kitchen and reading the excellent reviews posted on yelp I contacted Mr. Ralph. He first gave me a labor cost of to renovate my kitchen for $3,000. After a few days he text me dropping his price to $2,700. He said he understood my situation & was willing to help me out. Few days later he went to my home, measured, sent me a shopping list of the items I needed. I ordered them through Lowes. Had them delivered bc his truck didn't have room/space for all the materials. While waiting on the new cabinets he demoed the old kitchen cabinets, painted the ceiling, walls and trim. This is where things began to go south: After noticing the old wall were the original cabinets were not painted, I asked him why not paint the old walls? He was resistant bc the new cabinets where going to be installed and no one would see it. He later gave in & began painting the old yellow walls. He charged $500 for the paint job + I purchased the paint. The quality I was promised was NOT what I or my real estate agent was seeing. The purpose of this project was to renovate my old kitchen so I can list the house for sale. After telling Mr. Ralph I was not happy on how large the gap between the refrigerator and top cabinet is I asked if perhaps the cabinet can be switched to a bigger/more functional size. At first he told me the gap can be covered if I placed something on top of refrigerator. I said ok. I thought perhaps a sign or basket would do the work. A few days later my realtor goes in, sees the cabinets and was also not pleased. She's sold properties for many yrs and is able to tell something is wrong right away. She called me up- bc I'm out of state- sent me more pics and strongly encouraged me to get the right cabinets for this area. After reaching out to Mr. Ralph he became belligerent, said I was micromanaging him and should trust the process. Mr. Ralph then texted me to let me know he was packing up & leaving. He demanded the rest of the $ owed which I had paid 1/2 of what he was charging me up front. Told me the job he was doing cost a lot more than $2,700 yet that was the cost he gave me. He told me if I did not paying him the rest of the $ owed he would not return. I asked him: would you pay for a job you are not happy with? A job that hasn't been completed? No, I didn't pay him & thankfully did not return. I failed to do my research for project. As a first time home owner who moved out of state & needs to sell the home. I trusted someone who told me on many occasions he was professional, experienced and meticulous at his craft. For this I'm paying the price. Please do not make the same mistake. Do not take a contractor's word no matter how nice they seem. No matter how many times they tell you they understand and want to help you. Ask to see proof- which I was never provided. All I received was an invoice for the renovation of kitchen cabinets and painting of my kitchen. I'm glad I listened to my realtor. In less than 24 hours of Mr. Ralph walking out of this project a new certified/experienced/recommended contractor stepped in. He wasn't shocked of the quality/service I received. Unfortunately, he's had to step in to fix jobs like the one I was left with. The new contractor confirmed: All the cabinets and counter top that were initially ordered were measured incorrectly & ALL the materials which were order needed to be returned w/ the exception of the ones already installed- bc those can't be refunded since they've been drilled in. I've lost $ & a lot of time. My home was suppose to be listed already. I lost $1,600: $1,350 ($2,700) was given as a deposit + $250 ($500) for kitchen paint job. I now have to pay extra to get the job done correctly- so basically I got what I paid for . Lesson learned. Do YOUR RESEARCH. No proof of licenses, no contract, no drawings, etc no business/$.

Mr. Ralph provided excellent service. In addition to being very professional, he is fair with…read morepricing and has a quick turnaround time. I thought I was going to have to purchase a new bed frame, but now thanks to Mr. Ralph my bed frame is better structured than when I bought it over 10 years ago. I'll definitely reach out to Mr. Ralph for all of my future home improvement needs.

INITIAL DISCUSSIONS (FEB 22, 2024) We asked Keith if…read moreremoving the flooring would speed up the project but eventually kept tile. HandyWorks would demo and install the new tile. We also discussed painting cabinets, eyeing a mid-March start. PRICING & COMMUNICATION (FEB 26-27) We received only a "line item overview," no per-task costs. Repeated requests for a true breakdown were never fulfilled. Sue, the project manager, offered no real help with fixture selection (e.g., she told us to "use the filters" on a website we'd already tried). TIMELINE DISCONNECT (FEB 28) Keith disclosed late that the countertop needed a 10-business-day lead time and that subsequent tasks would push the project to around three weeks--far beyond our hoped-for one-week timeframe. CONTRACT & SCOPE OMISSIONS (MAR 12-21) After I canceled a meeting, Keith declined to email the contract, insisting on another in-person appointment. We finally reviewed it on March 15 but discovered the trashcan insert was omitted. Keith apologized yet still never provided a detailed cost breakdown. TILE PROBLEMS (SPRING 2024-MAY 2025) Several tiles were laid out improperly, and two had extra-wide grout lines. Keith's crew returned weeks later, but he sent a finish carpenter, not a tiler, leaving flaws. They redid those tiles again in May 2025 without Keith supervising. The tiler also used floor leveler to raise part of our century-old floor several inches--without our consent--then tried to charge extra and later failed to remove it from the invoice promptly. COUNTERTOP & BACKSPLASH ISSUES (FEB-MAY 2025) Small items rolled off the countertop's edge. By April, the section over the dishwasher sagged, leaving a gap. Keith finally added a bracket in May, admitting it should have been done initially. For the backsplash, his crew broke the grey-white marble pattern without asking, substituting grey for white near the edge. Keith insisted the white pieces were "too small" to cut, which felt untrue, and he never consulted us. OTHER UNPROFESSIONAL INCIDENTS Keith brought up politics (specifically, Trump) during contract signing, which felt inappropriate. One day, his workers cut quartz with our windows open, blanketing our downstairs in dust, for which he offered $200. A worker also smoked in our backyard after we explicitly said no. FINAL INVOICE & REFUND DISPUTE (SEPT 2024-MAR 2025) Keith apologized for including the unapproved floor-leveler charge on our final bill. We requested about a 10% refund due to recurring problems and incomplete fixes. He verbally agreed in March 2025 but later avoided the subject. We still haven't received any compensation. BBB complaint pending.

I'd really like to give these guys a higher rating. In some ways they helped and went above and…read morebeyond. However the finish work we were left with was upsetting. They also left lead paint chips all over the yard from the outside of the house; after stating they would clean it up. No issues with individual people or workers. They did help a lot with a hidden issue that came up as a surprise in the basement.

We contacted Guarco Construction because we needed to replace our driveway for the first time in…read moreover fifteen years. It had cracks in the asphalt and grass growing up through the cracks. Additionally, we had an issue with the angle of our driveway as our house is on an incline such that the bottom of our car scraped when we would drive in and out of it. A friend recommended Carl from Guarco Construction, so we reached out. He came over to take a look and we were struck by how knowledgeable, personable, and professional he was. By the time he gave us a quote and left, we decided not to approach anyone else for a quote and hired Carl and Guarco Construction for the job. He listened very closely to us and showed how he fully understood our needs for the job. When he and his crew arrived, they were professional, efficient, and effective. They completed all their work in a few hours. We're so pleased with how the driveway turned out, it feels brand new and doesn't scrape our car at all anymore! I highly recommend Carl and Guarco Construction to anyone, we couldn't have asked for a better team for the job.

I absolutely recommend Armend's Painting and Contracting, LLC. They are true professionals, and the…read moreend result proves it! Our home hadn't been painted in 18 years and needed serious wall repairs. Because they are also a remodeling company, they were more than capable of handling every issue that might come up. Frank arrived quickly to give us a quote and started the job right away. Since my wife had just returned from a three-month hospitalization, I was worried about the stress of the project. However, the crew took care of all the heavy lifting and moving. They showed up on time every single day with a smile and treated my home with the utmost respect. Frank also gave excellent advice on paint colors when our initial samples didn't look right in the daylight. Furthermore, because they do remodeling, they had an electrician on hand. Frank's son, Armand, did an awesome job replacing our outlets, plates, and installing new lighting, which pulled the whole look together. The added cost was more than worth it. These are great, hardworking men who truly care about delivering a top-tier result. My only regret is waiting 18 years to hire them

Contracted Frank to paint the exterior trim on my home and hang new shutters. He provided a…read morecompetitive quote, arrived on time, on the scheduled day, and completed the job efficiently and promptly. Would definitely recommend his services to others looking for a reliable, qualified painter. He promptly provided licensure, proof of insurance and all the necessary credentials, which I never received from other "painters" who gave quotes. Will definitely hire him again should I have a painting or other improvement project. PS - Not sure why it's listing San Francisco as my location, but the work was completed in Naugatuck,CT

I worked with JCG to remove some cabinets from my kitchen walls, and then repair and re-paint those…read morespots. He & his assistant worked efficiently and cleanly, respectful of the space and great in getting the job done! I have a few more home projects needing help and I'll definitely be going back to Julio & team to get the job done. They're priced very reasonably and all materials are passed on at cost with no markup. A* !

Very professional in the beginning but I can't open some of my windows because the replacement…read morefacia boards are to low and they took one of my ladders!!!Tried reaching out for about 2 years and lost my husband during that time period!So disappointed in the follow through I will get some one else to help me open my windows!!

I called this service described the job and requested an estimate. The Owner asked to see pictures…read moreof the property before visiting the site for an estimate. I wish I hadn't put in the effort as he neither showed nor bothered to call to tell me he wasn't coming. I suggest using a more professional painting service.

Alan Dinsmore Contracting - Craftsmanship and Professionalism…read more Alan and his crew did a fantastic job on my kitchen. Every time I mentioned something I wanted, the response was "no problem." It was especially helpful to find a contractor who could handle every phase of the project: cabinet refacing, flooring, plumbing, electrical upgrades and tiling. These guys were professional, neat, and easy to work with. The price tag was also reasonable, so I was able to keep to my budget. Kitchen remakes can be a long drawn out process, so be sure to pick a contractor you can trust, and who is accommodating when things don't go as expected. Alan's experience and knowledge helped when it came to making remodeling suggestions, and he followed up on every question or concern with the professionalism of a master craftsman.

I hired Alan Dinsmoor to remodel 2 bathrooms in a house that was built in 1961. He started…read moreconstruction while I was out of town and he discovered significant structural damage in my home. He was excellent with communication providing real time updates and solutions. He was also calming...helping me not to panic when I saw pictures of severe wood rot and exterior damage to my home.Once the structural issues were attended to we moved forward with the fun part! He designed a lovely and functional bathroom complete with heated floors...a rain head...and gorgeous tiling! I would love to show a picture as words dont do this project justice. He was patient with decisions and made minor adjustments throughout the project. Every detail was attended to including the final painting.In addition to the high quality work, flexibility and attention to detail Alan and his team were very dependable and respectful of my time. They were always conscientious in cleaning up every day. We trusted them enough to have full access to our home when we were working and besides slipping my puppy an occasional dog treat my house remained pristine!