Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value…read moreOur most recent project, a complete home renovation was the 3rd project my husband and I did with John Petsco at LICC. In the past, LICC renovated our kitchen and built us a deck so when we bought our new house, there was no question what company we were going to use. This was a major project. They gutted the house, built an extension and remodeled both the downstairs and upstairs of our home. They installed a new hvac system, all new floors, light fixtures, windows and cabinets, They took down walls, built a new banister for the staircase, refaced my fireplace and built a new front door.. John helped us design the home of our dreams. He is the most amazing contractor. He handled everything. He dealt with the town for our permits, took care of electric, plumbing, hvac, installation etc. John doesn't cut corners. He was hands on from the beginning until our house was complete. He showed up and made sure everything was completed in the time frame he said it would be completed. We trust him completely. The craftsmanship and attention to detail was on point. John's crew was respectful, skilled and attentive. They answered any questions as they came up.. His office staff helped me pick out fixtures and colors and were always available to discuss my ideas for decorating my house. We are beyond happy in our home. LICC did an amazing job. We would recommend them without any reservations. Services: Project management, Paint outdoors, Repair water fixtures, Mount TV, Install drywall, Install flooring, Repair flooring, Paint indoors, Installation, Install fan, Construction, Repair drywall, Remodeling, Replace tile work, Flooring, Waterproofing, Install water fixtures, Design, Install tile work

We did extensive research before picking John Petsco and LICC to do a gut renovation of our house…read more We couldn't have been more happy with our choice! Throughout, John was communicative and transparent, and his contractors were of the highest quality. And importantly for us, John understood our open concept vision from day one -- it was like he could read our minds. Among other things: * John helped us discover what was possible to do with the house. After tearing down the walls, he worked with an architect to figure out whether it was possible to vault the ceilings and how. * John pushed back on our ideas when they would have been too expensive for our budget, or overall not worth the money. He worked with us to find different, but equally gorgeous, ways to solve the same problem. * John ran a tight ship, and made clear when we had to pick out doors, materials, etc. This helped the project run on schedule (though of course there were inevitable delays with supplies due to Covid). * When some items were damaged in transit, John worked with suppliers to get replacements ASAP. * When we needed additional work done (e.g. to plan the backyard), John recommended other contractors, all of which have been professional and of high quality. * There was never any doubt how much anything would cost or when we'd be charged. When unexpected issues came up, John was clear and transparent about what our options were and worked with us to decide how to proceed. After the initial renovation, we continued to work with John to renovate our back yard and pool, and have recommended him to multiple friends who are doing similar projects.

From the minute I met Miguel I knew he was going to be the one we hired to finish our basement. He…read morewas honest, sincere and an absolute pleasure to work with. He addressed all of our questions and concerns with respect and patience. I cannot recommend him and his team enough. They were meticulous and completely transformed our basement from a dungeon to an incredibly beautiful space. We have received so many compliments and we can't wait to hire them again for our next project. Before and after pictures speak for themselves!

It's hard to find the right words to express my satisfaction with Homes & Beyond, its owner Miguel…read moreMirete and his team. We found Miguel after we fired our previous contractor who had been performing substandard and non-code complying work on our sunroom renovation. (We were fortunate to learn of the problems by a someone who was very knowledgeable about construction that had come into our house on another matter.) As soon as Miguel arrived he immediately identified the same issues that had been pointed out to us by the first individual. He spent over an hour detailing not only what needed to be corrected but also why. He explained each element on its own and its impact across the whole project. Also based on his knowledge of architecture, Miguel made suggestions that we incorporated into the project. Lastly, all of the other team members (led in our case, by Fredy) were not only skilled but a pleasure to have in our home. We couldn't be happier with our end result!

I hired Empire Masonry to make a retaining wall under a crawlspace behind my front stoop that was…read morenever there from when the house was built 60 years ago. I had 4 estimates for the repair and chose Empire Masonry because of Javier's thorough estimate he provided. Everything was written out to the exact specs of what he was going to do for the job. He got to my house promptly first thing in the morning and completed the job in 2 days. I was extremely satisfied with the wall he built and the repair to my stoop that was needed to create the new retaining wall. Once he was completed, he cleaned up his workspace and everything looked great! I would highly recommend his company.

We hired Empire Masonry to repoint our front stoop, refurbish bricks on the front of the house,…read morebuild a new stoop in the back, and refurbish and repoint a brick walk. The work is EXCELLENT! We are very pleased with their professionalism, prompt service, and cleanliness. We will definitely call on them again. Very personable and easy to work with.

Incredibly pleased with Chris and his crew. We had a first floor and kitchen remodel recently and…read morecouldn't be happier. It was a pleasure working with Chris who is organized and easy to work with. We had a plan and it was executed in a timely fashion despite Covid. The delays we had were because of Covid from vendors- not from the crew. The work was done meticulously and we receive plenty of compliments on our kitchen. The crew was kind and timely and worked very hard. They took great pride in their work. We plan on using CCP Home Improvements in the future for some renovations upstairs as well.

Chris and his team have done a great job! Price was reasonable and they finished the jobs when they…read moresaid they would. The work was great quality. Will definitely work with them again!

Five stars is not enough for the work Procraft Design and Construction did on our home. I cannot…read moresing enough praises for the overall experience I had with Glen and his crew. We hired them to open up the first floor of our Cape Cod, and they completely helped me re-imagine the space taking down several walls to create a true open-concept layout. Along the way they installed new hardwood floors across the entire first floor, redid our shower, replaced both toilets, moved our washer and dryer, and prepped all the groundwork for our kitchen renovation. The craftsmanship throughout was outstanding. The part that really earned our trust is they delivered on what they promised AND THEN SOME! They finished within the estimate they quoted, and they were remarkably fast and efficient without ever cutting corners. Glen and his crew went above and beyond at every turn. His entire team was helpful, friendly, and easy to work with from the first day to the last. I would name them all here because I've gotten to know them personally, but I'll let you experience it first hand! If you're nervous about hiring a contractor (and who isn't?), Procraft is the team that will restore your faith. We could not be happier and will absolutely be calling them for our next project.

Excellent company. We got our backyard renovated by Procraft. Glenn responded quickly and was very…read moreeasy to work with as were his associates. He gave us ideas and we trusted him. As two busy professionals who didn't have a lot of time to oversee the project, we were very happy with how professional they were and the job was done seamlessly without any hiccups.

I have used Tony and Dreamwork to do many large projects in our home…read more They redid our kitchen - opening walls and redesigning to perfection. He added a deck as well. Next, we did the master bathroom with beautiful tile work. We just redid my basement for the first time in many years. Tony and his crew are very neat, prompt and very friendly. The finishing touches of each part of the projects are what makes Tonys team stand out. They are trustworthy and very professional!!! The price was not the cheapest quotes or the most expensive but worth every penny because of the professionalism and all of Tony's suggestions turned out perfect! I would highly recommend Tony, Paul and the entire crew.

After buying a house that "needed work" the thought of finding a contractor to help us bring it to…read morethe level we were looking for (in the timeframe we had in mind and most importantly the budget) turned out to be a complicated process. My wife and I first attended the Home Show at the Nassau Coliseum to start getting some ideas and meet a few contractors but we quickly found out that that you never really know what you are getting as the opinions and thoughts from each contractor we met varied greatly. After leaving the show we decided to tap our friends and family for contractors they trusted and after compiling that list I decided to check Angie's List for local contractors for if nothing else another option to have. At the end of the information gathering process I was staring at a list of eight contractors to interview, all of which were family or friend referrals except one. On Angie's List we found Dreamwork Remodeling and from the get go Tony was responsive to my inquiry (within an hour we had setup an appointment for that week). When my wife and I met Tony at the house his attention to detail and interpersonal manner impressed us quite a bit compared to others we had met with to that point. He was realistic and even to two people who were not "in the business" we liked the ideas and vision he discussed with us in the short hour we met to walk through what we had in mind. And you could tell he would be personally present and on site for the entirety of the project. After the painstaking interview process we had enough quotes to make a decision and part of the reason we went with Dreamwork was due to the detail Tony presented in the quote. It was very specific and itemized which I found very useful to know exactly what was included and what was not from the get go for planning purposes. He had details down to the model of skylight he would install and the type of thermostats which to me took some of the mystery and unknown out of the large, multi month project we were about to embark on. Once we compared the numbers, Tony's quote was one of the more reasonable options (he was middle of the pack price wise). We decided to go with him after checking an extensive list of references he provided some of which my wife and I ended up knowing indirectly which helped give us confidence that we were picking the right person for the job. He also worked with me on his final number to get us where we wanted to be price wise without sacrificing too much which I certainly appreciated. After paying the deposit Tony's crew began demo work in about a week's time and from then I had a feeling we had hired the right person, strangely enough the one contractor who was somewhat "random" and had not done work for any of our friends or family. His crew was professional and he sent me pictures of his progress from day one so we could track how things were going. We had many calls and meetings at the house throughout the project and not once did I feel like we were just a number, he treated our house like it was his own in terms of the work done but also the sensitivity around the budget. Once the demo was done we began planning our kitchen and the other design elements of the job and Tony was personally involved in every aspect of it offering insightful advice along the way based on experience and with our budget in mind. Not once did I feel he was trying to "upsell" us to do anything that wasn't in the contract. I am a very analytical detailed person by trade so I was skeptical of this every step of the way based on what others had said but this was not an issue for us at all throughout the job. The only things that ended up costing us more were our choice to do and sensible things not just a tack on so his sub could get in extra days work. Even the elements of the project that ended up costing us more than what was in the quote ended up being in the spirit of doing the right thing and future proofine which is critical when you are taking on a project of this size. For example, once the interior sheetrock was removed my wife didn't like the look of the old radiators we had intended on keeping and Tony suggested removing them and going with a gravity system (not forced air) to heat the house and remove the radiators at no additional cost which has turned out to be a great suggestion as I sit here in December writing this. Another example of this would be the insulation, at no additional cost to me Tony suggested insulating the outside walls with spray foam as opposed to standard fiberglass insulation which I feel also added significant value to the house and has already paid off in terms of energy efficiency. Tony has his own crew of six or so guys who were here day in and day out (sometimes on weekends) through the heat of the summer to complete our project on time, and our neighbors mentioned several times how hard they saw the crew working every day as we were not living in the home while this project was happening.

Over deliver, ahead of schedule, exceeding expectations, didn't have to become my own project…read moremanager, trust worthy crew,  over and beyond are some ways I have to describe John J Contracting and this blows my mind because every contractor who has done work to my house over the last 15 years in most cases not one of those descriptive words apply to any of them! To say that I'm blown away by John J contracting who checked off every one of those boxes is mind blowing to me Project was to convert my garage into a utilizable living space  I 1st met with Paul who listened to what I wanted done and put together a plan to help me convert my garage into a dance/music studio for my kids.   His ideas were better then the previous 3 contractors I met with, he took a day to create my estimate and from a price perspective he fell in between the high and the low bids I already had. Paul's professionalism kinda sold me, he was very focused and has a great personality. I wanted him to win the job and he fell in my budget so it made my decision very easy to choose them A day before the projects start date I met with John Joyce the owner who came to my house with Paul. We went over some last minute details and ideas and he had a lot of offer from a design and practicality perspective.   Day one of renovation went amazingly well, Joe was over seeing the demo, he was great and didn't cause any collateral damage to my house. Demo guys sometimes can. He didn't , Framing was overseen by another Joe. He was meticulous and had great foresight to the project. Engaged me with any concerns and we worked through all unforeseen obstacles my garage presented. The electrition and plumber were top notch. They were specialist to there perspective fields. My last contractor had one guy for everything but not certified in anything. Unlike any other contractor I ever had they showed up every day. Everyday there was progress being made to my renovation. Most importantly to me was that Paul and John both stopped by my job site every day and sometimes 3 times in a day. But on average probably twice a day to oversee the progress and make enhancements/adjustments as necessary as the project developed, at no extra charge in some cases, they definitely wanted to do what was best for me and not beat me over the head In the process with additional costs. The project called for 3 weeks from start to finish. They completed it ahead of schedule.  All the workers were trustworthy and personable I felt 100% comfortable to leave my young kids home alone for a short time while the guys were working.  At no point did I have have to act as my own project manager as I had to in the past with other contractors. At no point I had to chase them around just to get confirmations on simple things like "are you coming today? " like I had to in the past Paul picked up the phone I would have to say within three rings 99% of the time. Even on Sundays.  To give an idea of who I used in the past  Allure to do my upstairs in 2018.  They had missed a lot of days and a the PM Chris would never return my calls and once the job started he Just went MIA.  I give them 4 out of 10 stars and would never recommend them. Refused to use them again. I paid 30% more and for 50% less I'm my opinion  CCP contracting Who did a renovation downstairs in 2019.  Owner would not return unless I had sent a scathing text message begging for a call back, and when he called me back he made me feel like I was bothering him. Started my job in mid April needed it done by my birthday mid May and commited to that time frame, and did not end up not finishing till mid June. After the job was done things that needed to be touched up and they ghosted me pretty much.  ( John J actually fixed some of their issues for me) I can't say enough good about John J Contracting, I will only use them going forward, I recommend them to the highest degree.  Do not start a project without giving them consideration James

John and his entire team are absolutely AMAZING! Our home was knocked down and rebuilt into our…read moredream home and it couldn't have been an easier process. Everyone is super professional, helpful and extremely friendly. Not only was our home built to perfection, but it was done ahead of schedule! John and Paul are so happy to help execute whatever it is you envision for your project and have incredible ideas to help improve on them based on their experience. You can't go wrong using John J Contracting regardless of how big or small your project is!!

Aside from good quality workmanship..... - Dominick does…read morewhat he says he's going to do - he returns calls and shows up when he says - he's meticulous in his work and the condition of the job site - and reasonable in his pricing