I hired Pokorn to do demo and framing on an interior condo renovation project. It is fortunate that…read moreI kept the initial contracts small. Thankfully, I wasn't stuck with them for the whole project. I have experience in renovation and historical restoration, and am detail oriented, and had high hopes for a successful professional relationship. On the plus side, they were always responsive to my communications, and seemed to understand what needed to be done. On the minus side, I don't know where to begin. All of the work, except management, on our project was handled by sub-contactors, not direct employees of Pokorn. Adding that additional layer of management inflated the cost of the job significantly. Too many generals, not enough soldiers. Their subs are of varying quality. For example, one subcontractor framed for a new closet in a way that partially obstructed an adjacent door because of a measurement mistake on the architect's plans. The sub didn't think "Oh look. Something's not right. I should ask how to proceed". They just went ahead and built it, even though the drawn plans showed no obstruction, necessitating tearing out the mistake and rebuilding. They also put the subfloors down in the bathrooms before the plumbing drain work was done. The plans clearly showed the fixtures being relocated within the rooms. Something else to tear out. When they removed the subfloor I saw that the bathroom vent duct for the bathroom below had very obviously been crushed (stepped on at the joist), which is why the bathroom vent below had no air flow. If the subfloor hadn't needed to be torn out, this air flow problem could have been difficult to diagnose and expensive to fix later on. Somehow all the generals didn't notice the substandard work. All these blunders would be comical if they weren't so frustrating. Pokorn did correct their mistakes after I pointed them out and asked them to, which is the only reason they got 2 stars. I should not have to do this work: it's their responsibility. Read their contract carefully before signing. It is written in a way that keeps too much power in their hands. They are strict about expecting payment within 72 hours of their submitting an invoice, even if they've screwed up and not yet corrected the work being invoiced. If you're late in paying, they can immediately stop work and require an extra $500 to start up again. You can make the payment "under protest", but then have to trust that they will fix the issue. To their credit, they always did, but I was upset that I had to trust a company that was messing up left and right. Why should this even have to happen in the first place? As is pretty standard, they ask for periodic payments as work progresses. They are the sole determiners of when a phase is substantially completed, which is not unusual, but ask for payment at a point when other contactors I've worked with (and I) would have considered the phase only partially completed. These examples do not exhaust the deficiencies or problems experienced during the short time I employed Pokorn. Let the buyer beware.

Let me start by saying that this company is fantastic and should be hired for your next project or…read morerepair. I have had the opportunity to work with them twice, once to do a small dryer vent repair/installation and once to replace all my major appliances, upgrade my home's electrical breaker boxes and repair/install new outlets. Both times, their professionalism, frequent communications, and monetary value for services provided were second to none! During projects things sometime do not go according to plan, but this company takes immediate action to correct any problem and to make sure things are set right. I will give you an example, during my appliance replacement, the microwave that was ordered from a vendor in NJ (I believe) was delivered to these folks and had sustained obvious damage during the shipment...not caused by them, but man, before lunch, they had procured the exact same make/model from a local provider which made sure that they did not fall behind schedule; their problem solving was done seamlessly, and took away all my worry about this major project. Really cannot say enough good things about this team....they are my go-to contractor when I need their expertise...do yourself a favor and make them your go-to contractor as well!!

Cautious about which company to use, I was pleased to learn that Lauricella and Sons has been a…read morefamily-owned foundation/shoring business for more than 100 years. They are "old school" and contemporary in their approach to any issues including structural damage, rotten wood, decaying piers and other challenges. They are well known in the Garden District, French Quarter, and throughout the city. The team was respectful and willing to explain any procedure used. I would not hesitate to use them again with complete confidence.

Dear Y'all, Today I am happy, but a little bit sad too…read more Today David and Dave Lauricella...AKA the Dynamic Duo...are putting the finishing touches to my house renovations. The sad bit is I won't be seeing them every day. They've just finished doing major repairs on my front porch, siding and ceilings. Until they started the repairs (caused by termite and water damage I didn't know I had), my porch had been held up by the hand of God. Then He handed it over to the Dynamic Duo to fix. It was almost a shame to put the siding back on over the studs and insulation because Lauricella and Son are seasoned craftsmen of the highest order. Oh, and my beautiful put-back-together-again, re-beautified front door! I could digress and go on about how delightful David and Dave are, or how they go out of their way to do what you want done, or how I gave them a key to my now beautiful front door when I was out of town, or how I never had to sweep up after them. Honest. Suffice it to say, I am thrilled to bits with their work and work ethic. Cheers, Kathleen Langan

After calling numerous companies for quotes, I immediately got a call from CJ Delery Enterprise. He…read moreis responsive and caring. He listened to what I wanted and made suggestions where needed. I am very satisfied with the quality and workmanship that CJ Delery Enterprise offers and I would highly recommend giving this company a call.

The company is quick to come out and provide estimates. The tech who came out was friendly. The…read morematerials used are pretty good. The reason they only received one star is because my patio leaks in multiple places when it rains. They quickly dispatched a tech who came out and blamed it on some flashing that was not replaced. I'm not totally convinced that is the root cause because upon closer inspection I found water leaking below at the screws. When inspecting it from above I found multiple screws only half fastened. The installer did not trim the material enough and the patio butts up against the drain which also causes water to pool. They never returned a call since. UPDATE So, the company provided an excellent answer to the issue as you can see. I did not know the back story about the homeowners interaction with the vendor. Now that I know, its my opinion its not entirely the fault of the vendor. My issue still stands with the non communication of all this. I had to lodge a complaint to the BBB in order to finally get this response. It was a quick response too. I dont think it had to go that far. I would have been happy if this was communicated to me over the phone.

Absolutely THE BEST Roofing contractor in South Louisiana and the Nola area. Amazing quality and…read moreprofessional. Actually licensed in Roofing, not some other trade. They did the roof with attention to detail. They'll actually hand nail upon request. Best priced too... they'll even work with your insurance company to get all the funds they need for a top notch roof. They are claims specialist and explained everything to us, they handled it all. No leaks! Cleaned the entire yard and driveway. Watch out for all the slick storm chasers, call the local guys, the best!

To begin this company was the only one that we contacted for estimates that was able to design a…read moresolution to the current problem with our deck's fiberglass roof so that it would qualify for the State fortified roof requirements and grant. They did an excellent all around job whereas the final inspector told us that "this roof isn't going anywhere". As a result of our fortified roof certification we received a 21.5% discount on our homeowners policy. The team is commendable. Without reservation we would recommend Suburban Roofing.

I would never give these low down scum bags one star but the system will not allow less. They show…read moreup with eight people all over my neighbors roof and it was stripped and hurriedly thrown up in a hap hazard way before noon so it was start to finish Less than three hours. They parked three trucks on my neighbors lawns and played loud obnoxious music that I could hear inside my house plus they had their family members visiting them while they were supposed to be working. They left nails all over the street causing three of my neighbors to experience multiple flat tires and then adamantly denied liability. I would like them to be shut down for being a public enemy, stay away ,

Quality work, professionally performed at a fair price. Would (and have) recommended to friends.read more

Mr. Albert, Business Manager - in response to my defective slab, unless you're a civil/structural…read moreengineer who did an inspection, your comment is invalid. You never even came to my house. I followed all your recommendations and the installation is terrible. Shame On You and your customer service is also terrible. I'm going to have to pull up the floor and start over.

Elliot Carpet and Tile does quality work! The workers are efficient, pay attention to detail, and…read morethe results are beautiful! Mr. Elliot is hands on before, after and during the job, making sure all is going smoothly! The only place we would recommend for flooring is Elliot Carpet and Tile!!

Thank you Brian! Brian went over and beyond to help me with my DIY wall project. Top of the line…read morecustomer service and reasonable prices!!! Love their products too! Thank you Brian!!!

Moulding & Millwork and Supply is a phenomenal immersive design shop for customer experience,…read moreselection, quality, and price. We went in on a Friday to the Showroom right as they were closing, and Anna allowed us to stay an extra hour longer while she was finalizing paperwork. Anna expertly answered our questions on customization, lead times, and design combinations for baseboards, casings, and crown molding. Anna even offered a venison treat to our dog too. As we were about to leave, our starter went out, and Frank and a few other gentlemen from the warehouse, who were getting off of work on a Friday, stayed late and helped to try to jump-start our vehicle and charge our battery before we could even put in a request for roadside assistance. We were waiting for the tow truck company, and it started to get dark; the owner, David, came out and asked if we were okay, asked if we needed to use the restroom, and ensured we felt safe. David even offered to stay late to guarantee we were not left alone at night. Millwork & Molding and Supply is in a safe location with a fantastic selection. We will be outfitting our downstairs from floor to ceiling with their molding for an elegant aesthetic, factors less than the run-of-the-mill stock at Home Depot or Lowe's. I highly recommend Millwork & Molding and Supply to any individual, contractor, designer, or developer; a true gem of a company, product, and experience with wonderful people!