Responsive and figured out the issue causing the leak, was able to replicated it, and resolved it quickly.

If you've been getting told something can't be done be sure to talk to these guys before accepting that because they are true carpenters. Not only will they probably be able to do it, but you'll most likely find the quote they give highly reasonable as well. Honestly not going to waste my time entertaining any other companies from here on out. These are the right people for the job; you're welcome in advance. read more

Highly recommended, especially for a complex project where you need a partnership to problem-solve things that come up, whilst delivering a super high quality of work. We are are exceedingly happy with our new bathroom. The quality is work is excellent and it definitely met our expectations. It was a complex project due to being an old craftsman property with a sloped roof and a variety of angles to work with. Istvan is a great partner who is excellent at bringing well-thought through solutions to you, when unexpected problems arise. Also has strong attention to detail and is diplomatic when debating difficult decisions. Highly recommend and we'll be using HBZ again. read more

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We had a partial kitchen renovation project in early 2025, and gathered 5 bids. We decided to hire Istvan and Damien from HBZ for our renovation project, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the very beginning, they ran a very professional operation. They were consistently on time and showed great respect for our property and schedule. They worked with us to help gather all the materials even before accepting any deposit or setting any work schedule; we appreciated them waiting to schedule the work until we had everything on site. We especially appreciated their reasonable attempts to contain dust throughout the project and their consideration for our pets and young children. Communication was excellent; they were always responsive to our texts and emails. The initial estimate of cost and timeline was accurate, which we greatly valued. During the decision-making process, Istvan and Damien worked well with us, even when our amateur homeowner ideas were a bit unconventional. They offered combined suggestions and problem-solving without ever being condescending. While HBZ provided valuable advice, they were also respectful of our choices and not pushy about which solutions to implement. It was a bonus that they were able to perform electrical work and recommend improvements, streamlining the process for us. We were particularly impressed with their creative problem-solving when we presented them with a nonstandard countertop idea for filling the void left by the range removal. They carefully listened and discussed how to approach the installation, and the beautiful butcher block they merged with the counter looks like it was always there. Their ingenuity extended to reusing reclaimed cabinet material to build a perfect endcap that seamlessly matched our existing cabinetry. When we realized we had purchased an upper cabinet that was too small after it was mounted, HBZ was incredibly accommodating of our mistake and re-did the work with a larger cabinet without losing any time on the overall project delivery. We also appreciated their commitment to sustainability; HBZ worked to reclaim as much material as possible and gave us the opportunity to keep usable materials. They left the work site quite clean upon completion. Beyond their excellent workmanship, Istvan and Damien were interpersonally easygoing and kept the job upbeat. Be ready for a side of mild sarcasm and smirk while you work... Overall, we highly recommend Istvan and Damien of HBZ for any renovation project. Their professionalism, skill, and positive attitude made the entire experience a pleasure. We will be calling HBZ for our next project. read more

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I have done several renovation projects over the years and have never been more pleased and satisfied with any other contractor. Look no further than HBZ LLC. We couldn't be happier with the end result of our project. To many contractors, I would have been a nightmare customer. I had to completely renovate a rental condo that was ten years past the time it should've been done. What started out as a fairly straightforward project turned into a nine month ordeal due to discovering more and more things that needed work while managing unanticipated demands and conflicts from the Homeowners' Association board. Istvan and Damien were beyond amazing in terms of their creative ideas whenever we encountered a problem, their flexibility and adaptability when dealing with the HOA, and their responsiveness was top-notch. On top of all that, it seems as if there is very little they aren't able to do! read more

We needed a whole new bathroom created from scratch in our basement and WOW!!!! From cutting in to the concrete to framing the room to pouring concrete and self-leveler to drywall and paint, Istvan delivered stellar work and we could not be happier. Even better, the final invoice was right in line with what Istvan quoted us! We can't recommend Istvan and HBZ highly enough. Additionally, we have three small dogs and Istvan was very patient and friendly with them! Kudos to Istvan and HBZ, job well done!! read more

We hired HBZ for making a lobby into a sound proof office room. Istvan's response was quick. Without any delay he gave us estimates for two different ways we wanted that room. After approving the quote, they started the work within a week. He worked with his partner Joe who was also very nice and hardworking. They really did a nice job, we got what we exactly wanted. Thank you HBZ read more

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PART ONE: Unfortunately I had a terrible experience with this company and I had to fire them from the project due to UNSATISFACTORY work as well as this company being very unprofessional and disrespectful to me, my home, my belongings and even my neighbors. I hired HBZ to install an IKEA kitchen, remodel 1.5 bathrooms, put in new tiling in the entry way and laundry room, remove old washer/dryer, install baseboards, and renovate gas fireplace with tile surround and new mantel. I asked HBZ if they were familiar with IKEA kitchens as many contractors I had talked to declined to do IKEA kitchens, but HBZ told me they were familiar with IKEA kitchens. Unfortunately HBZ lied to me about what their capabilities upfront were as it was pretty apparent that they had no experience with IKEA kitchens and their nuances with drawers, cabinets and various cover panels. I had to make multiple trips to IKEA to get their assistance and take photos of how the kitchen was supposed to be done as HBZ was absolutely clueless. They made multiple mistakes in assembling the kitchen but had they been familiar this wouldn't have occurred. HBZ was very messy and they basically trashed my home-there was food wrappers, candy wrappers, melted chocolate on the hardwood floor, leftover lunch bags, empty cans, drinks, cups, bottles and food and coffee spills ALL over my home. Really gross. One time I went over there and there was smashed garlic all over the kitchen during install. The days that both the new toilets were installed, I went later and there was poop sprayed all over both the toilets, on two separate days!! Disgusting! I had to go every day and pick up their mess. They can trash their own home, but very unprofessional to be trashing their clients home. Their excuse was that I wasn't home which is very unprofessional seeing as this is my home and not theirs. HBZ was very disrespectful of my belongings: they opened up every single box that was delivered to my home, so parts went missing, became damaged, or they were strewn all over. I even texted or sent an email, don't open box please! Or FYI, other furniture is being delivered with the kitchen boxes. Then I go there later in the day to find said box is open. Very poor communication. If they were familiar with IKEA kitchens they would understand that PAX and HEMNES are not part of an IKEA kitchen but they still opened the boxes. I changed my mind on the sink (basically because I was not confident they could install it properly!) and told them that it was being returned. I go later and the box for the sink to be returned is opened! They even assembled my brand new desk and were using it as a work table so it ended up having lots of scratches on it. I asked for them to bring the washer/dryer outside so I could donate it. They brought the dryer outside, but they ended up using the washer instead as a work station for the saw and got sawdust all into the washer to be donated :( I asked multiple times for them to bring the washer outside for donation, but my request was ignored. At one point, they told me that they would be using the washer for parts! Luckily I was able to ask the new appliance company to bring it outside for me. I even had to request they not use the new fridge because I was worried they were going to get food all over my brand new fridge based on their past messy behavior!! I have 2 more pages of this review so will try to finish if allowed on YELP read more

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Istvan was a pleasure to work with. Responsive and communicative. He did a great job mounting a vintage door on to an existing door frame. Great price, great communication, and great quality. Would absolutely use him again. read more

Istvan was highly professional, efficient, and friendly in all dealings when I had my main flooring completely replaced. He took time with explaning what and how he would complete the work. His team made sure that all the details were covered including touching up trim and ensuring furniture and surroundings were managed appropriately. I would highly recommend HBZ. read more

HBZ and Damien did an amazing job replacing a bathroom floor and subfloor after a toilet leak caused a lot of damage. He was responsive and took the time to really investigate the cause and amount of damage we were looking at dealing with before giving his estimate. The costs were very reasonable and came in as estimated. Other contractors were out to take advantage of my 85 year old mother's situation, with bids and attitudes that were outrageous. I cannot recommend HBZ enough. We will absolutely be using them on our upcoming remodeling project! read more

We hired Istvan and Team for a complex project including kitchen, bathroom renovation and general handyman work. HBZ was able to efficiently problem -solve, work with materials providers, and get all varied work done in a timely fashion! 1. We had had a kitchen leak and the team was able to restore cabinets and retile the floor, ordering custom cabinet parts to match the rest of the kitchen. They replaced insulation in the crawlspace. Once completed, it looked exactly like before and you couldn't guess there had been any damage. 2. In a bathroom, they removed existing tiles to enable drying of the area (by a drying company) due to water getting trapped under tiles. Once the drying part was done, HBZ installed new tiles of our choice in a stylish arrangement. They'd offered a few options for tile placement and we were delighted with the outcome! They also gave feedback while we purchased the tiles so we felt more confident with the process. 3. They moved our new washer into a pan in our upstairs laundry room as it had been sitting outside of the pan, and they had to move piping to reinstall the applicance. This was something the appliance seller had been unable to do, but HBZ figured out an efficient way to do it. 4. Istvan, Damien and Albaro did other handy jobs like replacing the bathroom baseboards with water-durable PVC baseboards, installing new fans in the bathrooms, and replacing the transition strips between wood and tile in multiple rooms with better-looking and better-functioning strips. Overall we liked that they demonstrated accountability, care and versatility in their work. We appreciated their work so much that we've hired them for replacing some damaged wood flooring in the master bedroom. Highly recommend! read more

Did a very prompt and quick install of a very large 16' beam as well as a smaller 10' beam for some structural wall removal. Expert, professional, and knowledgeable read more

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I had a damaged glass door. Wanted to put board up to prevent another attempt. HBZ contacted me with upfront pricing and he showed up early the next day. There was no review for this business, but the photos of his work on yelp( deck with wooden Benches, and tile work) looked great. Overall, I'm Very Very satisfied with his work. Measuring, cutting, and putting the board up was done in an hour( I had to open a store on time) . I can tell he's got a skill. When I open up another store, I want to work with him again for my shelves and wooden benches. Thanks again! read more

I had an urgent need for furnace repair when I woke up on a cold December morning. Damien and his brother, who are HBZ, were super responsive when I called and extremely competent. This was not a quick fix as Damien was quickly over diagnosing the issue (less than two hours later) in the furnace for over an hour until he found the problem. The heating was restored and I left a happy customer. HBZ does all sorts of home remodeling and restoration and as I walked Damien around my 100+ year old home, he had a rare knowledge that most contractors do not about older homes and their construction in bathrooms, ventilation systems, etc. my home has undergone several renovations and I have worked with 10+ contractors and I would not hesitate to use HBZ for larger jobs as well. One other point that I believe is super important. HBZ could have easily gauged me given my urgent need and the fact they knew I lived in Queen Anne. They did not take an easy mark-up on my job and instead created goodwill via professionalism and a very fair price. Most contractors try to screw you when they find out you live in a nicer area. HBZ was the opposite! Highly recommended!!! Give these guys a shot and you will be extremely happy. read more

Damien helped us on multiple projects including bathroom remodeling, repairs of leak and HVAC. He's so capable of doing anything you'd expect from an expert. His pricing is fair and transparent. Recommend! read more

Istvan was able to figure out why there was a problem with heavy sliding mirror doors when previous workmen had not picked up on this. He was very prompt in fixing the problem and checked in with me about aspects of the work when it was appropriate. The work he did was good, and the doors finally work very well. I would definitely recommend him read more

Much like all the reviews I had a great experience with HBZ. Istvan was the first to respond to a window replacement request, came to take measurements soon after, and sent a quote in a timely manner. Before they even started on my windows I had them come back for a quote on a bathroom install. They spent over an hour going through ideas with me and doing a full inspection of plumbing, electrical, etc. to understand what the project was going to entail before giving me a quote. I was impressed with the time given and thoroughness shown. I felt like it decreased the likelihood of surprises later in the project. I found the team to be easy going but professional. They showed up when they said they would. Projects were completed in the timelines they quoted. If I added items on after the initial quote, I was given what it would cost so there were no surprises on the final bill. They were fantastic at communicating when any issues came up during the process and they responded quickly to all questions and concerns I came up with along the way. Additionally, as others mentioned, I feel like they were very good at problem solving unique situations. My new bathroom is small but, working with my perhaps less than ideal sink and toilet choices, they managed to fit everything in perfectly. Thus far they have installed a bathroom, windows, and fixed my gutters. Everything has turned out great. I'd highly recommend them and will have them back for my next project. read more

Istvan was really great for our small job- we were removing a ramp at the front of our house and adding railings instead. He was fast to respond for the initial consultation, and came out right away. He was able to fit us in really quickly while we were out of town. The entire time, he was in regular communication with us, even looking for better materials for our railings. Came in under the original budget, and follow-up has been top notch, also! Highly recommended and we plan on reaching out to him for future projects, too. read more

Update: I read Istvan's reply. Respectfully I disagree . Any yelper who has a tenant will sympathize that doing renovation/repair is hard. But now property is open. After repeated requests to put detail of scope of work , start date and at least an estimate of completion date is what ultimately I believe led hbz to move on 3 weeks before project was to start . Yelpers please don't accept major renovation work without basic contract essentials . It ultimately will catch up with you . read more

Rental house window install, asked for a call to discuss installation plan. Did not get that discussion. I got a surprising install. Older home with aluminum frame window with siding right up to the frame, no trim. The old frame was left and the new custom size vinyl was installed inside the old aluminum frame. Looks a bit odd... but I get the fact that messing with the siding would have been more work. Still, I would have liked the call. This was about 600 for window install labor, I suppose my vision would have been triple that. Otherwise all good. read more

HBZ was quick, affordable and really communicative throughout our bathroom renovation. We are new condo owners so it was a big deal for us to do any kind of project ... Istvan was patient and kind and we really appreciated his attention to detail! Would definitely recommend and hire HBZ for future projects. read more

Damien at HBZ replaced our screen doors, and did amazing work. They were professional from the beginning, fast and clear with their communication, and fair with pricing. I plan to reach out again for future projects. Thanks, Damien! read more

Did a really great job renovating our bathroom. Price was the best out of all the quotes I got. They were also very very flexible when we ask for additional changes/works. read more

HBZ is very responsive and able to come and complete my home fixes and installations within the week! Other contractors proposed window replacements which would have cost me thousands. Istvan was quick to stop by and provide a quote and recommendation to fix the issue vs replacement. He also hung a barn door for me while he was here. I understand why these guys have such high ratings. Amazing customer service and quality work. Looking forward to working with these guys again. Thanks Istvan! read more

I'm so happy I found HBZ! Damien and Istvan were communicative and the quote and scheduling process was fair and easy. Damien refinished my deck and also rebuilt a rotting gate and fixed another. His work is high quality and he got a lot done for me quickly. I plan to reach out again for future projects - it's great to have folks who are reliable and able to tackle a range of work. read more

I had Damien help me do some repairs in my restaurant. He came on site quickly for a quote, patient and straightforward. He showed up on time on the day of work. Things got fix quick and clean. I would recommend HBZ. read more

I had a leaky washing machine that caused water damage to my ceiling in the room below. These guys responded quickly with a reasonable bid and got my project scheduled and completed faster than I expected. They were great at communicating with me throughout the project -- it took a couple of days. They did great work and I'd totally hire them again (but hopefully I won't need to). read more

We had bought a nearly brand new townhouse a year ago and quickly discovered that many of our larger picture windows on the top two floors were making significant banging and rattling sounds whenever there was wind. When winds were strong enough, it sounded as if someone was on the other side of the window smashing on it. We had met with a number of other contractors and window companies (including the manufacturer) prior to connecting with HBZ and were told repeatedly that due to the difficulty of the job (high up windows on upper floors combined with narrow spaces outside), they would be unable to help. Additionally, we were told that the only help any company could potentially provide would be to do a full and costly replacement of all windows, even though the windows were no more than 3 years old. When I had met with Damien and Istvan at HBZ, I was almost ready to give up on finding a company that would be willing to help. However, when I met with Damien and Istvan, to my surprise, within minutes they were already coming up with a plan on how to help. Rather than replace all of the troubled windows, they suggested the issue could be more of an installation issue and offered to test out properly re-installing one window pane to see if that fixed the issue. To our amazement, it worked and we asked them to re-install five of the other noisiest window panes. Both Damien and Istvan were extremely professional, knowledgeable, helpful and responsive. They talked us through each step of the process and were always prompt at answering any questions we had. We've already recommended them to some of our neighbors. read more

Huge thanks to Istvan & Damien for their work on our place, which involved moving a structural post and adding a beam in the attic, as well as other assorted other projects. They really went above and beyond - you would never know we had done the work, it looks so good. And I really appreciate Istvan's problem-solving efforts to keep the work as affordable as possible. Thank you! read more

Our water heater stopped working throughout most of December and other contractors were unable to pinpoint the cause. Damien spent over two hours working on it trying to figure out the issue and was able to restore hot water for the first time in a month. Great dedication to his craft and customers, highly recommend. read more

They did a great job replacing a cabinet for us. They were quick and polit and everything looks great. Highly recommend!

Great to work with and very thorough . Would recommend for all services . Honest and personable. Take their work personally.