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Non-matte ceiling paint used (despite taking a patch to Lowes) on low-effort touchup.

This is an UPDATED review, after we had the original work (mostly) fixed under warranty. We paid nearly $5000 for the project (almost entirely time; very little materials...), had to get warranty work done almost immediately, and are still not fully satisfied but also just done dealing with this. Also invoice wasn't adequately itemized. LOOK ELSEWHERE for interior work. The exterior work was fine, I will say. I went into this with high hopes of doing business with a reputable and professional company but came out extremely dissatisfied. We had a group of exterior and interior cosmetic repairs done, the majority of which was repairing and refinishing drywall in our finished basement following electrical work. The estimators who first visited were thorough, listened to my emphatic concerns about quality of the work, use of subcontractors, etc., given bad experiences we've had with other companies, and assured me that JW prided themselves on high quality work. I agreed to the (IMO) high estimate (~$4,000 - 6,000) because of these assurances and the fact the work is warrantied. The "technicians" that first showed up barely spoke English and thus couldn't communicate with us on quality expectations nor the plan for the work over multiple days. These guys did a decent job on the exterior repairs, but did VERY shoddy work on the drywall inside, which is what took most of their time. Absolute garbage work even a first-timer could have done better--see the photos of what they tried to pass off as finished... Excessive and unsanded compound... Tool marks on walls... Wavy interior angles... Absolute botched paint job... and more. I'm aware that you're not going to get a patched wall glass-smooth again, but this was an absolute joke. And for close to $5,000, it had better be near PERFECT. For the warranty, JW did send an actually qualified, trained, and competent technician out, and he was able to fix about 90% of the awful job the original guys did. But still not all of it due to JW not scheduling enough hours for him. So we're now left with one wall in particular (first photo), that has a critical lighting situation that we have to look at every day, being basically unsalvageable due to bubbling and marks from the original work; we're going to have to hang completely new drywall sheets at this point to get it looking halfway normal. Be warned too, the final invoice we received was not itemized as it should be for T&M work like this either, so we have no idea what we've paid close to $5,000 for, and JW doesn't seem interested in telling us. Shady.

Seamless Installation.
Chris M.

**Exceptional Service from JW Home Improvement - A Review Worth Writing** Let me start by saying I hate writing reviews, but after the service I just received, I felt absolutely compelled to share my experience. A few days ago, that dreaded moment happened. Our garbage disposal finally gave out. With four daughters, a wife, plenty of spoons, and after years of loyal service, it had officially met its match. I had tried finding quality and trustworthy people and did what anyone would do--asked family and friends. That's when I remembered JW Home Improvement doing my parents' deck. They had nothing but great things to say about the experience, so I gave JW a call. After reaching out to multiple companies, many told me it was too small of a job. After a few frustrating calls with unreliable handymen, I called JW Home Improvement and spoke with James Hinton, who promptly scheduled Jesse and Josh to come assess the situation. Thank God I did. Jesse Wertjes and Josh Metz came out, assessed the situation, and gave me three different options at varying price points. That level of transparency and choice immediately built my trust. With a full family in the house, I opted for the Cadillac of disposals, one that can apparently grind chicken bones, which feels like a necessary feature at this point. From there, Angela Redd, the project coordinator, called to schedule the installation. When our appointment day arrived, so did a snowstorm. Impressively, Angela let me know the tech was still willing to make the call. I chose to reschedule because I didn't want anyone driving in those conditions, but the dedication spoke volumes. On the rescheduled day, Weldon Harris, the office manager, personally called me in the morning to update me that the technician, Fernando, was running a little behind due to another job taking longer. I didn't mind at all because the communication was spot on, which to me is one of the most important aspects of good service. When Fernando arrived, he introduced himself and immediately got to work. Everything was smooth until we realized the manufacturer had provided the wrong power cord. Instead of cutting corners, Fernando ran out to Home Depot to get a heavier-duty replacement. That kind of attention to detail blew me away. And the service didn't stop there. Janice Chuck in billing made the payment process seamless, taking care of everything right away. Later, Luis Molina even followed up to ensure the entire process had gone smoothly and asked if I'd be willing to leave a review. Absolutely. This was my first time using JW Home Improvement, but it definitely won't be my last. I'm already scheduling an estimate with them for a bathroom remodel and kitchen cabinet revamp. If this is how well they handle a garbage disposal install, I can only imagine how smooth my remodels will go. JW Home Improvement isn't the cheapest company I spoke to, and I didn't pick the cheapest option, but I got exactly what I paid for. Top-tier service, communication, and quality workmanship. Highly recommend.

They got this backsplash done lickety split!
Courtney P.

After getting a few quotes we went with JWHI because they've done work for us before and their price was fair. I'm so glad we did! Abdias and Hanan refaced our fireplace (removed tile, replaced with shiplap), installed built in cabinets & hung shelves, installed fireplace doors, hung a mantel and retiled the hearth. They also redid our kitchen backsplash. Every task was done meticulously and they made sure we were included in any design decisions. They were always on time, great communicators, professional, friendly, and cleaned up every day. We couldn't be happier with the work they did and the communication from JWHI. Will definitely work with them again, and would absolutely request Abdias & Hanan be assigned! Thanks guys!!

After. These are solid. No bounce or flex at all.

We bought our townhouse knowing it was going to need a few projects done in the short term. One of those was the creaky, squeaky staircase connecting the main level to the upper floor. Several of the steps were obviously insecure, bouncing and flexing whenever we stepped on them. However, carpet covered the stairs so we could not see the full extent of the problem or the cause. We contacted three home improvement companies for estimates. Josh from JW was the only one who seemed to have some idea of what was happening and what it would take to fix it. One of the other companies sent an estimator who shuffled around and took some perfunctory measurements, very clearly uninterested. The third company provided an estimate after looking at a photo on the phone, and that estimate was to rip out the carpet and see what the problem was--actually fixing it would be more. On our starting day, Alejandro and Pedro examined the stairs closely, taking off some of the drywall underneath to see if the stringers needed bracing, and taking the carpet off to examine the topside. It became clear that the stairs were in truly bad condition, with warped treads, risers that were not connected to treads anymore (if ever) and the wood used for the treads was too thin. Over the course of that first morning, our project plan evolved into a tear-out and rebuild of the entire staircase. One of them went to get materials and the other began the preparations. For the next four days our house was full of sawing and pounding and sanding, and when they finished on the afternoon of the fourth day we had a beautiful, solid and secure staircase, for a final cost that was less than I had expected. I've seen some reviews that say the workers are slow; in our case, they were meticulous, careful to do every step of the work correctly. Slow? I'm sure they could have done it faster, but it would have been at the expense of quality work. Alejandro and Pedro were friendly, hard-working and highly skilled. I recommend JW without reservation and will certainly bring them back when I have another project that demands their level of skill.

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They left the trash and "offered" a $150 pick-up fee. Also left the sink running and "offered" $700 to fix the damage. Zero stars.

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