Worst customer service ever. Sent the wrong part. I ordered a 12" light and they shipped the wrong…read moresize. When I emailed for returns, they charged 20% restockin fee (plus the shipping charge)

I have three 2 lamp Art Specialty Flexo fluorescent drafting table lights. They were all made…read morebetween 1943 and 1953. They are great fixtures but they each use 2 small magnetic ballasts. The lamps worked but buzzed annoyingly and could not find anyone who knew what ballasts would fit and work correctly. I searched the internet for hours with no luck and began to think no one knew of, much less stocked, ballasts that could replace the original 65 to 75 year old magnetic ballasts. I decided to try City Lights in Phoenix. To my amazement, the City Light guys knew what would work and even told me the ballast case of the ballasts they stocked could be removed so the the ballasts would fit my fixture. They were reasonably priced and I ordered a set. They arrived in 2 days and looked well made and worked perfect. I'm set for another 65 to 75 years thanks to City lights. Don Larson

Manny is a gem! Tremendous knowledge coupled with great customer service. I asked if he were the…read moreowner and was totally surprised when he answered no. He has such a presence -- displaying what I can only refer to as a sense of ownership.

Manuel, at Phoenix Lamp totally understands what service is all about!…read moreLike many, I came in for shades and left with much more! He will work with you until you have exactly what you want. His knowledge of their inventory means he'll quickly show you your options. There are many reasons why this locally owned lamp and antique store has been in business for so many years! But Manuel is an important part of their success.

We've had the best experience with Premier Lighting Design team, sales staff, and talented…read moreinstallers in three different homes over the years. We even had our new office garage outfitted with three matching garage fans recently. The installers are quick and clean and do quality work. The sales staff helped with finding stock on custom hard to find bulbs for chandeliers even a few years after install and direct shipped to our home too! This company is top notch and truly cares about their customer and stands behind their product.

We built our home recently and got a few quotes from local lighting providers. Premier was by far…read morethe most attentive, most responsive and willing to work with us on budget. They even made alternative suggestions! Once install date was set, they sent a large team that got our build done in record timing. Our builder was even impressed with the quality of their service and speed. We highly recommend Premier now and will continue singing their praises!

Sun Lighting is THE BEST! Brad and his team are super helpful. We went into his studio multiple…read moretimes and never felt rushed. He was one of the few people that worked within our budget with our new home. Lighting is such a big decision and after we got the help of Sun Lighting we felt confident in our decision decisions. The prices are better than anywhere we checked. If you are doing your entire house for lighting don't try to do it alone. Brad even went over our design plans and made suggestions during the building process.

Kaitlin at Sun Lighting was fantastic! Prices for high-quality fans and light fixtures were very…read morereasonable and the best I could find. I will continue to use Sun Lighting in the future.

We just moved into our last home, our retirement dream home. It started almost exactly a year ago…read more I saw a sign for a home community in Mesa, Arizona after mountain bike riding with a friend, who I learned ) months later also lived in a Blandford Home Community in East Mesa. The wow experience started with the beautiful gated entrance with fabulous landscaping and abundant palm trees. As I followed the signs to the models, I noticed the generous space between the backyards of the homes. Lots of open space with walking trails and again, beautiful landscaping. I walked through the 3 models and immediately knew that the third one, Residence 12 would become the final home we would live in. I walked back to the office with lots of questions and met Terry Lents, who over the next 12 months would become much more than a sales associate but a trusted friend. Terry's patient communication style, always listening and carefully answering my questions started the process of building the trust I quickly appreciated. He spent about 90 minutes walking 4 different Residence 12's at various stages of construction. This first encounter became the foundation of dozens upon dozens of phone calls, texts and face to face visits. Next up, the product itself. I loved the floor plan, the high ceilings (12 feet), the beautiful finishes and the quality seen in so many details. I brought my Wife over the next day, concerned that the community in Mesa: Reserve at Red Rock would be too remote for our agreed upon vision of living in the Arcadia area of Phoenix. But, she had the same experience I described as we drove from the gates through the community to the models. This place felt special. I didn't take her to the first 2 models, I took her directly to Residence 12. She walked through and I kept my my shut so she could come to her own conclusion. We wrote a deposit check that afternoon. A few weeks later, we had our next "10-on-a-10 scale" experience with Bernadette at their Design Center. Terry had given us access to this area which was on property the week before so we could begin to put together our design ideas. When we met with Bernadette, she listened and saw our vision, then brought her creativity and experience with their various products to bring it fully to life. We had 5 full hours with her and never felt rushed or pushed to make decisions. She was like having a Sherpa on a long hike, she provided confidence and focus while giving us the time to do some exploring as we made our decisions. At this stage, Terry was also a huge help sorting through all of the available options that Blandford Homes offers in a floor plan. While it's not a custom home from scratch with a blank sheet of paper, it felt like building a semi-custom home. We have lived in 3 new homes over our 32 year marriage, one was also semi-custom and the other two were models already complete. This was our best experience of all new homes. The 8 month building experience was also worthy to describe. The homesite was kept neat and tidy along every step. I appreciated this care and sense of pride I saw in the various sub contractors. We lived out of the state in New Mexico and visited about once every 2-3 weeks until the last few months where we came almost weekly to visit. Terry made it a point to take pictures for us in between visits so we were able to feel like we were part of every stage. Terry and his Son Justin were also great about giving us the "green" construction key as we flew in for visits. Since they had another community under construction about 3 miles away, it was easy to swing by their sales office to benefit from this accessibility once the unit was locked. (The last few months) The final part of the experience I want to highlight is the 3 hour orientation and walk through with our Construction Supervisor, Brian. Brian has been with Blandford Homes over 25 years, had done this walk through 1,497 times before (his count), yet it felt like he genuinely wanted us to know everything possible about our new home. We had minimal "blue tape" moments that were addressed 100% on the same day. He never made us feel we were nitpicking or too detailed. Again, hospitality and warmth and care. So if you've read this review to this point, I hope you walk away with a sense of confidence if you choose Blandford to build your next home. We have shared our positive experience with my Son-in-Laws Folks who are considering moving to the Valley, along with 2 other couples that we know well. We can't wait to meet all of our new Reserve at Red Rock neighbors. Terry tells us we will be meeting lots of special people that he has gotten to know over the 3-year community build out. We bought the last lot and are so blessed to plant roots here.

Blandford Homes is unlike other competitive builders in the area - they're better. With their…read moreoffer, home buying in today's market feels both affordable and attainable. We recently closed on our home and couldn't be happier with the experience. From being on the email list to selecting our lot, every step was smooth and well-organized. The sales office, Justin and Terry Lents, are seasoned pros always quick to respond and assist making the process feel seamless. Our design studio appointment with Bernadette was decision-heavy, but manageable with her help. She offered thoughtful guidance while giving us space to make our own creative choices -- not pushy at all. Upgrades were reasonable and in line with industry expectations. The closing process was stress-free. Title signing took less than 45 minutes, the walk-through with Mike B (super) went smoothly, and any small details after closing were promptly addressed. Every expectation we had was exceeded prior to, during, and following. The property itself is in a great location -- quiet and gated, yet close to the freeway. When we moved in, other homes near us were mid-construction. Despite that, the noise volume was manageable, security is heightened and they street-sweep weekly so no nails in your tire. Area is perfect for children or pets. Downtown Mesa is revitalizing and attracts ASU students, making this a strong investment. Great schools are nearby, and commuting is convenient: 20 minutes to Sky Harbor Airport, 25 to Mesa Gateway, under 20 to Downtown Gilbert, 25 to Old Town, 25 to San Tan, 20 to Float Salt Lake, and about 1 hour 15 to Payson. Overall, we are extremely grateful for a team that made home-buying not only smooth and efficient but genuinely enjoyable. Their professionalism, guidance, and attentiveness made all the difference.

Working with Shawn exceeded all of our expectations. We were new to Arizona and he painstakingly…read moredrove us around Phoenix/Scottsdale, educated us on the neighborhoods, and provided sage wisdom on the market. Shawn stayed very patient when we changed our mind... several times! He also remained in contact after the sale and helped us navigate some challenges with the seller. We highly recommend Shawn!

If you are looking for first class service and a quick, no hassle close, then Shawn Beaird at Dwell…read moreArizona is your guy. We couldn't be more thrilled with our home purchase. For our price range and budget this home provided us with the most bang for our buck. Shawn's knowledge of the market is second to none. He works quickly with sellers to organize fantastic guided tours of the potential homes that met our wants/needs. The whole process was silky smooth and I would recommend any of my friends or family members to Shawn Beaird.

Troy did an excellent job for us. We got 3 other quotes & Troy's price blew the others out of the…read morewater. We were a little hesitant because his pricing was so good, but we decided to give him the opportunity & we are so glad that we did. He met us at the flooring store, explained in detail about the different flooring products & guided us on what flooring would be best for our needs. He started the job on time & ended the job on-time, just as he had promised. The quality of his work is excellent. I have already recommended him to my sister & when I need floors installed again, I will definitely give him a call. He's a trustworthy small business owner that was such a please to work with. I can't express how thankful we are to have worked with him!!! I am from Chandler, AZ, I have no idea why YELP is saying that I'm from SF, CA, that is not correct. My g-mail account reflects the correct info...

We've had Balwinski Home Improvements complete many project at our home including back patio…read moreoverhang post and beam replacement, interior painting including drywall crack repair, and more. Always exceptional work and responds quickly. Will always reach out to Balwinski HOme Improvements first for all home improvement/repair needs and recommend to everyone!