These people are great! They came to my house within hours of my call and did what was asked. They…read morearen't cheap ($250 an hour) but do great work.

We contacted this Mr. Handyman about our front porch that was in desperate need of repair. We were…read morequoted an amount and told what needed to be done, and agreed to hire them. We supplied our own composite materials (i.e. Azek) and they supplied the rest. The first day of demo we were charged over $800 for labor and materials. They were at our home for about 3 hours. I paid without hesitation and even gave one of the workers an old bike I had in our garage for his kid. They seemed like nice, honorable guys. I expressed concern at one point during the work when I noticed that the cuts the worker had made were not straight. He informed me not to worry and that, "it will be seamless" once finished. On the last day of the job, I spoke with the admin assistant who informed me that my bill had increased by $800-$1,000 above the quoted estimate. This was news to me and I told her I would like an itemized receipt to account for all costs. A general receipt for "labor" and "wood" was sent to me. There was no itemization at all. Considering we supplied the vast majority of materials, I still have no idea what we were actually charged for. At completion of the work, I was immensely disappointed and could not believe the workers were telling me this was a finished job. For starters, my post now hangs over the decking on one side (see photo). Additionally, their cuts were crooked, their corners not square, and they tried to make up for their poor craftsmanship by filling in with caulk. They also removed our railing and left the post where it was attached unfinished, with a screw hanging out. See photos below for details. I refused payment at completion and called the owner (Jeremiah) to come take a look and help me resolve the issues. I sent him photos and he came to my home with one of his seasoned carpenters to review in person and determine a resolution. At first both men began defending the work, but ultimately it was clearly indefensible and they finally agreed to repair at no additional cost. We all agreed piece by piece which items needed to be repaired and replaced. It was the majority of the job. When they left, we had agreed that his seasoned carpenter would return to repair the shoddy work and that I would pay the remaining balance in full so long as the job was done satisfactorily. We did not agree on a timeline however, and I did not hear from Jeremiah again until over 3 weeks later (?) when I contacted him to inquire about when I might expect work to begin. At this point, Jeremiah's story had changed, and he was no longer agreeing to repair the job unless I paid in full up front. I told him that this was ridiculous because then I would have no guarantee that the job would be done well. He stood his ground and informed me that I "could not be trusted" to pay. I then offered to pay half of the balance with the rest at completion, to which he declined and continued to insist on payment in full before sending anyone for repairs. Since there was no way I could rely on a job well-done based on the first go-around, we decided to part ways. Now I am $800 in the hole, plus the $800 in materials we supplied that were ruined, and still do not have a porch!!! This business cannot be trusted, does not guarantee its work, is unprofessional, and in my opinion, is run by a shyster. I mean I could have written a poor review based on the extra $1,000 they tried to charge me, but their craftsmanship and unreliability are the most shocking. I am disgusted.

Dave Moffitt's crew just finished exterior painting of our house and deck in Stony Creek. Their…read morework exceeded my expectations, and I could not have been more pleased. They started ahead of schedule and finished before I thought they would. The painting job was professional, neat and perfect, and I have gotten compliments from passers-by. I also appreciated that Dave answered every one of my calls immediately. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

We decided on hiring Dave and his crew because we had a big popcorn ceiling removal job in our new…read morehouse. We felt confident that they would handle the job carefully and do a good job with cleanup. The crew he has are amazing, lots of attention to detail and very responsive and respectful to any concerns that came up. In other words, very professional. They finished all the ceilings beautifully and painted all the walls and baseboards of a 3 storey house. We loved how whenever there were unexpected hiccups or problems, they were adaptable and flexible and problem solvers. This was big for us. They also worked well with other contractors, floor and tile people, during the process. We had a few small things we needed them to come back for, but it was handled quickly and in a friendly way. Dave wanted to be sure we were satisfied.

Thank you Tony! Flawless work and service! I will contact you again for more work. (Dishwasher…read moreinstalled perfectly, and highly recommended.)

FANTASTIC! Tony is amazing, a true professional. He is thorough, meticulous. The work he does is…read moreconsistently completed to the utmost degree of perfection, with great attention to detail. Tony is easy to reach, responds quickly. Tony is efficient with time on the job, reliable and responsible. Tony is easy to work with, ALWAYS great work. He is a treasure.

I had the pleasure of hiring Mr. Holmes for some renovations and he was always punctual, respectful…read moreand reasonably priced. Highly recommend if you're looking for a handyman near the CT coastline!

From the owner: Holmes Improvement LLC takes care of all your needs:…read moreInterior/exterior painting Carpentry Furniture/cabinetry painting Furniture modifications/repairs Picture/mirror/window shade Install Powerwashing Tiling Drywall Decks & Framing Demolition & much more! With nearly 15 years of experience dealing with interior/exterior painting, and over 5 years of experience providing carpentry/trim work to customers across the shoreline, I understand what it takes to get the job done. Licensed & Insured

Chris is a skilled carpenter with a lot of common sense and vision that brings clarity to the…read moreproject.

As PRECISE as it gets! Chris is VERY efficient with his and your time. He moved some window…read moreopenings for me and installed new windows throughout the house. It didn't take him long at all, you could tell that he is one of the FEW that just get what needs to be done and does it. Do yourself a favor and don't look any farther, just give them a call!

If I could give one star I would. Had a guy come and install my son's bike wrong and let me know he…read moreisn't a bike installer so I should take to a bike shop anyway after I paid 120.00 for install plus 20.00 in tip. Warranty is a joke they are fighting w me that the install was done correctly when the manufacturer of the bike company told me it is wrong. They offered send someone back out and never responded back Don't waste your time or money

Came to my home, priced the job. Told us that we must go purchase all of the materials for the…read morebathroom updates and then call him to schedule. So, we did. He refused to respond to six separate calls, leaving us with several thousand dollars in replacement equipment and materials. He is rude, and unreliable.

Do your due diligence. We had a project in January of 2024 and still have not been able to get a…read morecertificate of occupancy for the room. Steve keeps giving us the run around. Keeps saying he's been in contact with the building inspector but when we contact the building inspector, they haven't heard from him. Even arranged an appointment to have him meet with the building inspector and he never showed up.

Hard to find an old fashion barber...no hens. Cackling in the back ground...very fair pricesread more

We interviewed and secured estimates from 3 Contractors for the conversion of our deck to a 4…read moreSeasons Room. Of the 3, Building Concepts presented the most comprehensive proposal for a complete job. The owner, Jim Kirtopoulos, was always prompt, professional, innovative and realistic in his dealings with us. The Building Concepts proposal was not the low bidder but included everything required for a truly finished "turn key" project in contrast to the other Contractors who left flooring, finishing, HVAC, & electrical work, etc...up to us. Given some COVID19 supply chain delays, Jim was very flexible and forthright with the impact on the build schedule...suggesting some really great options based upon prompt availability. He designed a clever and very functional accommodation to the floor plan for an automatic "Doggie Door" with landing and ramp. His construction team and sub-contractors (Electrician/HVAC/Gutter & Downspouts) were all really good folks to deal with. We are very pleased with the completed 4 Seasons Room and highly recommend Jim Kirtopoulos & Building Concepts.

We moved into a condo in Branford that needed a new kitchen desperately! After numerous quotes we…read moredecided on Buildings Concepts in Branford, CT. We are more than pleased. We now have a BEAUTIFUL kitchen!!! Jason and his teams are all WONDERFUL, from Billy and Mike the carpenters, Kevin (the tile man ) and his team, plumbers and electricians, they all did a stellar job! Any time I emailed or called about anything Jason responded in a heartbeat! Looking forward to many many years Enjoying our BEAUTIFUL kitchen! Thank you Buildings Concepts!

He did an amazing job building us a custom platform deck! Was very responsive and didn't mind when…read morewe had to change up design choices. Worked with the permit people for us. The deck looks beautiful and was installed perfectly! Highly recommend.

We had such a great experience with Vinni from beginning to end! Extremely responsive, professional…read moreand is just amazing at his trade. We have received countless compliments on this room. We really appreciated how precise his measurements were and him explaining our options step by step. He went out of his way to match our requests (showing us multiple options to choose from and quoting each) while keeping it in our budget which we really appreciated. He came highly recommended and we will continue to use VGC for all of our home updates!

Ed and the crew were wonderful. Great job, great attention to detail, kind and courteous. They have…read morepainted both the inside and outside of my house. The price was good. I will use them again and do recommend them.

Our 11 room colonial was overdue for exterior painting. Ed's team did an Excellent Job power…read morewashing and preparing the exterior. Ed was on the scene and made recommendations along the way. He was also available by text. His team arrived on time each morning on time and were professional & friendly. They were neat and quiet, respecting the fact that many in the household were working remotely on the phones. Our bluestone surfaces were protected. His Team leader Rock did a wonderful job doing carpentry. I highly recommend EAG Painting and will use them again.