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.

Dean was super responsive when I initially reached out. He asked all of the right questions to…read moreensure he had the info he needed. He put wallpaper in our powder room and an accent wall in a home office. I am so happy with the way everything turned out. He also installed smart dimmer switches for us! Dean was personable, friendly and most importantly did an awesome job. We'll be contacting him again for our next random project. Thanks again for all of your help!!

I just moved in and had Main Line Handyman hang 4 TV's throughout my house. Installation was clean,…read moreand communication was reliable. He will be my new go-to for whatever I need done, and I've already referred him to 2 friends!

We had been looking for a skilled and reliable contractor to fix an ill-mounted TV above our…read morefireplace (we realized we were dealing with more than a simple TV mount and might need to have an outlet relocated or paneling removed, etc.). In our on-line search, we came across TJ's Painting & Renovations Co. Ted responded promptly to our inquiry, and was able to stop by same-day to take a look at the project. He had a quote out to us by that afternoon, and because of an opening in scheduling, said he could have a team back to our home to work on the project the next day. Frank and Russ were on-site on time the next day and were friendly, polite, and most importantly, did an excellent job. They also hooked up our refrigerator water line for us. Ted checked-in via e-mail after the projects were completed. Our only concern involved invoicing -- there was an increase to the original quote, which, when explained, made sense, but it would have been helpful to been notified of that prior to the increase. The additional work involved re-snaking a new HDMI cord behind the mount, which we, in our ignorance, assumed was related to the TV mount project (and therefore the rate we had agreed on for that project applied). The cable actually fell outside the scope of that. Not a deal-breaker by any means, but would have been great if it was more clearly highlighted -- just to be more accurately prepared for the final total. Ted was courteous in reviewing the invoice over the phone, and we are extremely satisfied with the customer service and the quality of work that TJ's Painting & Renovations Co. provided -- we will be looking to them for future projects.

We had very weird florescent lighting bays in our upstairs bedroom ceiling that had to go. TJ's…read morewas great to work with; fast and reliable. Everything was very professional and very neat. You would never know those old lights were ever there. This turned out so much better because of the excellent work by TJ's. Like having a new bedroom. I highly recommend this team.

A straight shooter. Very honest. Said the issue was pretty easy to fix and instructed me how to…read moredo on my own and I did. Saved me $$$$$. Thank you Steve!

What a great Handyman! I was struggling to find someone in southeast Montgomery County (PA) who…read morecould do a simple thermostat install for my mom who lives in a retirement community. I live far away or I'd do it myself. Mr Bright was responsive, professional, and did a small job well. Most places don't touch small projects. Mr. Bright did a great job and I highly recommend him to others. Many thanks!!

Shaun and his team were very prompt and professional from the estimate to completion of the jobs. I…read moreneeded an interior railing installed, trim work, weather sealing a crawl space and a heavy mirror hung. The estimate was reasonable and the jobs were completed in just a few hours. Highly recommend!

Shaun is responsive, true to his word and does really quality work. Highly recommend!read more

16 Aug. 2016 We have never encountered a more unethical and…read moreunprofessional contractor as Varga, the owner of Noor Flooring. Do not use his company under any circumstances. If it were possible to give a negative rating, we would. (Maybe Yelp should introduce negative numbers. Noor Flooring would earn a -10.) Over a month ago, we went into contract with Noor Flooring to install hardwood floors in three bedrooms, a hallway, and a walk-in closet in our recently-purchased home. Varga came to our home, measured for the job and then gave us a price for the job, to which we agreed and after which we paid him a deposit, based on a written estimate. He then ordered the wood, delivered the wood to our home so that it could acclimate for four to five days, and started the work (after a one-day delay, which went unexplained). The morning of the second day that the work was to continue, Varga sent us an email saying that he had underestimated the cost of the job and would not be able to continue it. Yes, an email backing out of work that they had already begun! After bailing out on our job, at no point did Varga call us directly, apologize, try to explain the nature of the error, or suggest any other remedy. Any contractor worth his salt would not have made a basic calculation error in the first place (or might have discovered it sometime during the six weeks between the initial bid and when work commenced). But, ok, we're all human and make mistakes. However, a more ethical person would have been clearer about more specific about what the error was and proposed a way forward that would have preserved the working relationship and ensured that the contracted work was completed, given that he had started the work already. Varga's behavior during this period underscores his core unprofessionalism. He has yet to call us. He has yet to agree to refund our deposit. He has failed to respond to various emails in anything but a cursory manner. So we are left with rugs and subfloors fully or partially ripped up from rooms in our home, rendering those rooms completely unusable. We are unable to fully unpack and our home is in chaos - thanks to Noor Flooring. The situation is irreparable at this point. We would not ever let Varga or his Noor Flooring crew back into our house for any reason whatsoever and are seeking legal action against his firm. They are simply not to be trusted. Consumer beware - run in the other direction should anyone ever recommend Noor Flooring.

I had them install new hardwood floors in my bedrooms and I am very happy with the result. They…read morewere quick, professional and cleaned up after themselves for a very dusty project. I would definitely use them again.

They purchased, delivered, and installed an over the range microwave oven. Jim and his helper made…read moresure that it was properly vented, and made sure that I was happy with the set up before leaving. The best part? He hauled the old one away!

Jim Cannon is a great handyman and stand-up person who we have worked with for a couple years now…read more He has replaced windows for us and done other various jobs at our house. He has also put us in contact with other great contractors when the work was not in his purview. In COVID times, he has always been careful to wear a mask. Highest recommendation for this genuine, honest handyman.

Had a great experience with Tom from 360 Inspections. I booked a 1-hour walk-and-talk and it was…read more100% worth it. He was extremely thorough, checked all the major systems carefully, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. I didn't feel rushed at all, and I learned a ton during the process. If you're looking for someone knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and willing to actually teach you what to look for, I'd highly recommend Tom and 360 Inspections.

Steve was a true asset for our commercial purchase this afternoon. I am a retired real estate agent…read moreand I have not met a better inspector. He was fun to hang out with, had a thorough knowledge of building and maintenance, plumbing and electric. He flew his drone Donna around and showed me in real time everything that needed addressed. This building was built in 1875 and he didn't fear monger but pointed out a ton of things that I missed. I thought I knew enough that I didn't need an inspection. I was wrong. When the occasion arose he was able to do a mold test on the spot for a very reasonable amount. Payment was easy. Thank you Steve. I look forward to recommending you to everyone I know.

I've used Brute Force Remodeling LLC several times over the years for multiple properties we own…read moreand manage. They handle everything from maintenance to full renovations, including doors, windows, flooring, kitchens, and bathrooms. Their work is always high quality, on time, honest, respectful, and transparent. Pricing is fair and cost-efficient, and they're flexible and willing to work with your budget. They've consistently met or exceeded expectations. I'll continue to call them whenever I need remodeling or maintenance done -- and I recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, professional remodeling services.

Josh did an absolutely perfect job rebuilding our custom shelf. We have an upstairs laundry unit,…read moreand the washing machine needed replacement. Unfortunately the replacement machine was 2 inches taller than the existing. The shelf above was too low to accommodate the newer model, and the shelf needed to be raised up 3.5 inches. No easy task as the side wall of the roof / existing space was angled. Josh was able to cut the existing Corian. and reassemble the shelf perfectly. My pictures aren't the best, but needless to say, it looks the same before and after despite being moved up. That was the goal which Josh successfully was accomplished! Great job, and would absolutely hire him / Brute Force Remodeling again!!!

I reached out to Jeremy over a weekend for some drywall repair and he got me a quote with an hour…read moreand did the work by Tuesday. His pricing was fair and he did a nice job on the repair. I have already reached out to him for some more small projects around the house.

From the owner: I'm an independent Home Improvement and Remodeling Contractor based in Malvern, PA. I have more…read morethan 18 years' experience and am fully licensed and insured (PA#139734) I can handle everything from drywall repair and painting, to complete remodels and renovations. Schedule your Free Estimate today!