This review is long overdue for work we had done in October. We needed a contractor to turn a large…read morebedroom into 2 smaller bedrooms for our kids. We needed framing, sheetrock, electrical, trim and closets built. Joe was way more responsive than all other contractors and was very reasonable with costs. The price was exactly what he quoted us. (Another contractor was supposed to start before we found Joe and completely ghosted us around the start date.) Lou was the main guy who was here several days and he was great. We felt totally comfortable with him in our home. Our 4 year old son kept asking where Lou was after the project was completed. Lou worked around us when it came to hours that worked best for our family. Our kids love their bedrooms. And our 4 year old son finally sleeps in his own bed. We will be calling Joe when we are ready to remodel our kitchen and bathrooms.

DISASTER. Turn and run. We hired Joe for a large 203K project. We had problems from the very…read morebeginning: he was slow to start, kept changing his mind about the game plan, complained about the fact that he could get no money up front--terms of the 203K that he had of course agreed to--and pressured us to give him significant up-front money to "help him start". He instructed me in June of 2024 to rush to buy materials for a small bathroom that was still mostly unfinished in April of 2025; that kind of thing happened multiple times. His workers were inadequately supervised, and he was difficult to reach, often saying things like I'm at a kid's soccer game, out to dinner with my daughter, etc. The way that 203K's work is that HUD inspectors come out at regular intervals to make sure that adequate work has been done to make a draw from the total budget. Joe did a bunch of stuff merely to look busy to justify the first draw, in August: a slap-dash exterior paint job over crumbling paint that made a mess and did not hold, for instance. Between the first and the second draw, there was slow but meaningful progress--but by then we were 5 months into a job that we were told would take 4-6 months, and nowhere near done. During much of that 3-month interval he had just one guy working on our huge project, an electrician. After the second draw, in late November, he basically just stopped working on the house. We were making double housing payments the whole time, of course, so we panicked. We were almost out of money. After numerous calls and messages failed to get him to pick up the pace, at the urging of our lender, we scheduled a third draw, 3 months after the second one. At that draw, the HUD inspector certified that no work had been done, so no funds would be paid out. That's when we finally worked up the nerve to fire him. It was terrifying, because our lender told us that we would have trouble getting anyone to take on such a large project with only what was left in the budget after Joe depleted it. By the grace of God, we did find one. He swept in and got the job done in about 4 months. We finally moved in almost exactly one year after closing. Of course we had two mortgage payments the whole time. The work could have been finished within 6 months, or close to it, if we had found a great contractor like the one we found after we fired Mr. Depiano. Working with Mr. Depiano was harrowing. We were newbs at this, and therefore easy to fool. DON'T MAKE OUR MISTAKE.

Sam and his team helped us renovate a pool room into a music studio. They painted, installed…read morechandeliers and recessed lighting, and removed cabinetry. Sam called every day to check in on our satisfaction with that day's work and was passionate about ensuring everything aligned with our vision. His contractor Eric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and did great work. We love the result!

Sam and his team (Felix and Jose) really did a nice job with my bathroom remodel. They started on…read morethe 20th of April and finished up around the 10th of May. Full demo and remodel of bathroom. If anyone needs bathroom work done I would highly recommend. Pricing was very fair.

We used Glidden Construction for our recent bathroom renovation, which was a complete gut and…read morerebuild project and could not be happier with the process or end result. Lloyd and Eirini were incredible from start to finish! Lloyd was generous with his time, coming out to give us a ballpark estimate for the project even though we admitted we were still a few months out from starting the work. This in and of itself put him well above other contractors we attempted to contact. Lloyd was open and honest about what it would take for this project, what the unknowns might be, and what a feasible timeline for the work was, which we greatly valued. When we were ready to start the work, Lloyd came back out and provided an honest and reasonable quote. While they weren't the lowest estimate we received, for the scope of the work and how impressed we were with our early interactions with Lloyd and his team, we felt it was a very fair price. He also listened to what we wanted and needed, thinking up creative solutions to help ensure the finished product met our expectations. Even more impressive to us was that in the end, the project finished within about 5% of the original budget, which is always remarkable in our 100+ year old house. You never know what problems are lurking behind these walls and Lloyd clearly has experience with these types of homes and projects. As we planned to begin our project, Lloyd and Eirini were there every step of the way, helping us shop, make final selections, provide guidance on where to save or splurge, and ordering everything so that once the job started it could proceed without unnecessary delays. The contract and payment processes were clear and easy to manage. They use a fully electronic process, which was pain-free and allowed us to outline additional questions as they arose. Their clear and timely communication really eased any stress we had along the way. Before the project started, they informed us that there might be a delay and offered to refund our deposit if we wanted to cancel our contract. Because we found someone we trusted in Glidden Construction, we opted to wait and were pleasantly surprised when they were able to start the project about 2 months ahead of schedule. Lloyd was on site most days and his subs were thorough, skilled, genuinely nice, and worked tirelessly (especially on tile day!). Lloyd and Eirini kept us informed on the status of the project and prepared us for what unexpected things might greet us each evening. Calls, texts, e-mails, photos, they were wonderful in communicating when unexpected issues arose, outlining options, and quickly addressing issues to keep the work on schedule. They really seemed to care about this project and our sanity, despite the smallish nature of this project. Total project time was 2 weeks from start to finish. The finished project is even better than we had anticipated and the process of working with Glidden was wonderful. We don't want to remodel a bathroom for a long time, but they would be our first call! Lloyd and his team were responsive to punch list items and a few touch ups after the project was completed. Despite the project being finished, they have remained wonderfully responsive to any outstanding questions. We've referred them to several friends and neighbors, and just hope they don't become so popular that they can't fit in our next project!

We used Glidden Construction for several things because we liked Lloyd and thought he did a great…read morejob. Unfortunately, over the years we have discovered problem after problem with the work his team did. It has cost us so much extra time and money.

3rd Story Philly recently completed a 3rd story addition and roof deck for our Philadelphia rowhome…read moreand we could not be happier with the results. This type of project is challenging for even the most prepared homeowners, and I can't imagine going through this process with anyone else. Zach, Phil, and other members of the 3rd Story team are easy to work with, communicate clearly, and responded well to obstacles that arose during the process. They helped us navigate the drafting of architectural drawings, structural engineering, and the myriad design choices that needed to be made. Overall, they completed the work within our schedule and helped us address our space needs in a personalized way that will allow our family to stay in our home as long as we like. If you are considering this type of project, I definitely recommend a consultation.

I have waited over 5 years to make this review ...... this contract took advantage of us being out…read moreof state during our add on to our home, went over budget, took 18 months and left our home not complete. Caused many tears, heartache and re-dos to finish the project

Had this team do my basement renovation. Workers were great; they were friendly and quick working…read more My basement was a total mess and they worked hard to transform it into a fully functioning office space/living area. I would recommend them and would use them again in the future for any construction needs!

Frank and his guys from First Class Home Renovations did an incredible job on my place of business…read more They did all the inside work and outside work, as seen in the pictures below. Frank has a great eye for anything interior and exterior. In the beginning stages he was also able to help me with the designing of my logo, which came out amazing! I highly recommend First Class Home Renovations!

EXTREMELY satisfied with the job they did for me. Seth is terrific. Has a good eye for what needs…read moreto be done. I can't recommend them highly enough. They will be doing another job for me in the future, I know it's in good hands!

AVOID THIS COMPANY! Had flooring installed by them weeks ago and it is cracking already. They also…read moreinstalled a toilet which leaked a few weeks after the installation. Total trash company. One owner left the company and the remaining owner is unresponsive to issues.

Very professional, knowledgable, and fairly priced. The work we needed done was finished in a…read morereasonable amount of time and looked great afterward! I just can't say enough good things! I've already recommended Hickory Building and Remodeling to my boss who is in need of some work done on his home. You will not go wrong in hiring Joe and his team!

I can't say enough great things about Joe and his guys at Hickory Building and Remodeling. I've…read moresince recommended them to 3 of my friends. Who have all enjoyed working with them as well. I needed to have my entire first floor gutted--joists and all--and move the stairs and provide proper support to the back of my 100 year old home. Joe's response was,"Okay, sounds good, let me make a couple of calls and get the right answers. We can do this, don't worry." His optimism and enthusiasm is top-notch. I wanted a couple of unique details added while I was updating my home--exposed industrial ductwork for example--and these guys nailed it. All the guys who worked on the home went the extra mile to make sure I was happy and that everything was done right. Thanks to these guys I'm happy and confident that this house is good to go for another 100 years. Thanks Hickory!

Ricky and his guys are great! I'm a DIYer who finally met…read morehis match trying to install high end vinyl flooring. Despite faithfully following the directions and lots of time on YouTube, I just couldn't get the pieces to fit together perfectly. Found Magic Hands here on Yelp. Spoke to Ricky, explained my situation. The fact that I'm in Lansdowne (not really his core area) and only needed an hour or two of help to get me on track, probably made this a bit less than his most enticing job of the week. Nevertheless, he worked with me to find a time that worked for both of us. He sent his guy Chris, who was terrific - polite, professional, very competent, and - best of all - very patient with me as he showed me how to do the job, what I'd been doing wrong, etc. I still pan to be a DIYer whenever possible, but I've saved Magic Hands' number in my phone, just in case!

Repairman was prompt and got right to work resolving my issue (tub drain and ceiling repair).Happy…read morewith the work done and pricing was fair.