As a first time home owner with a fixer-upper getting professional help is intimidating, both for…read morethe cost and worry that the job will be done right and on time. My first project with Mr. Ralph was to finish up a DIY project I started and did not have the skills or time to finish. The work was extremely affordable, quick, and done well. I have an old house with many poorly done home renovations by the previous owners, he has dealt with them professionally and patiently. I have since used him for 4 other projects, most recently an extensive bathroom renovation. I am eager to learn skills that will help me do projects better myself and he has been a great teacher, not only in prioritizing projects based on what is important, but also in the materials and techniques. Projects do tend to go a little past the quoted time frame but it is because he cares about the details and doesn't hurry over the unexpected issues that pop up with old homes. He treats us like family and will probably end up re-doing every room here. If you want a rush job without quality or are overbearing I would pass on hiring him. We couldn't be happier with his work and professionalism!

Please do your research. Mr. Ralph Home Improvement is NOT a licensed home improvement/kitchen…read morerenovation contractor. Although, I asked on our initial conversation and he confirmed that he was licensed. After seeing the pictures of a new kitchen and reading the excellent reviews posted on yelp I contacted Mr. Ralph. He first gave me a labor cost of to renovate my kitchen for $3,000. After a few days he text me dropping his price to $2,700. He said he understood my situation & was willing to help me out. Few days later he went to my home, measured, sent me a shopping list of the items I needed. I ordered them through Lowes. Had them delivered bc his truck didn't have room/space for all the materials. While waiting on the new cabinets he demoed the old kitchen cabinets, painted the ceiling, walls and trim. This is where things began to go south: After noticing the old wall were the original cabinets were not painted, I asked him why not paint the old walls? He was resistant bc the new cabinets where going to be installed and no one would see it. He later gave in & began painting the old yellow walls. He charged $500 for the paint job + I purchased the paint. The quality I was promised was NOT what I or my real estate agent was seeing. The purpose of this project was to renovate my old kitchen so I can list the house for sale. After telling Mr. Ralph I was not happy on how large the gap between the refrigerator and top cabinet is I asked if perhaps the cabinet can be switched to a bigger/more functional size. At first he told me the gap can be covered if I placed something on top of refrigerator. I said ok. I thought perhaps a sign or basket would do the work. A few days later my realtor goes in, sees the cabinets and was also not pleased. She's sold properties for many yrs and is able to tell something is wrong right away. She called me up- bc I'm out of state- sent me more pics and strongly encouraged me to get the right cabinets for this area. After reaching out to Mr. Ralph he became belligerent, said I was micromanaging him and should trust the process. Mr. Ralph then texted me to let me know he was packing up & leaving. He demanded the rest of the $ owed which I had paid 1/2 of what he was charging me up front. Told me the job he was doing cost a lot more than $2,700 yet that was the cost he gave me. He told me if I did not paying him the rest of the $ owed he would not return. I asked him: would you pay for a job you are not happy with? A job that hasn't been completed? No, I didn't pay him & thankfully did not return. I failed to do my research for project. As a first time home owner who moved out of state & needs to sell the home. I trusted someone who told me on many occasions he was professional, experienced and meticulous at his craft. For this I'm paying the price. Please do not make the same mistake. Do not take a contractor's word no matter how nice they seem. No matter how many times they tell you they understand and want to help you. Ask to see proof- which I was never provided. All I received was an invoice for the renovation of kitchen cabinets and painting of my kitchen. I'm glad I listened to my realtor. In less than 24 hours of Mr. Ralph walking out of this project a new certified/experienced/recommended contractor stepped in. He wasn't shocked of the quality/service I received. Unfortunately, he's had to step in to fix jobs like the one I was left with. The new contractor confirmed: All the cabinets and counter top that were initially ordered were measured incorrectly & ALL the materials which were order needed to be returned w/ the exception of the ones already installed- bc those can't be refunded since they've been drilled in. I've lost $ & a lot of time. My home was suppose to be listed already. I lost $1,600: $1,350 ($2,700) was given as a deposit + $250 ($500) for kitchen paint job. I now have to pay extra to get the job done correctly- so basically I got what I paid for . Lesson learned. Do YOUR RESEARCH. No proof of licenses, no contract, no drawings, etc no business/$.

It was a pleasure working with Mike and his exceptional crew on my homes extensive deck…read morereconstruction project. They are some of the most honest and sincere people that I have had the opportunity to work with in my over 30 years in the construction industry. The work was done on time and on budget. The craftsmanship is first rate and the finished product is beautiful and everything we hoped for. I highly recommend Mike and Regan Total Construction.

I called Regan Total Construction during a botched laminate floor installation that was happening…read moreduring active water intrusion from an improperly installed french door. Mike gave extremely helpful advice on how the situation needed to be handled, although he personally was unable to do the repairs himself since it involved work outside his scope of expertise.Based on his sound advice, I was able you turn a dire situation around and find the correct resources.This professional work ethic is needed more than ever in home improvement.

This is a GREAT Company to work with. Jason and his crew…read moreare wonderful! So grateful!

this is regarding Jason Bartlett as a landlord. We have been tenants of his the past eight years…read more It feels like home. It is well-kept, well-maintained, and well loved by both Jason and ourselves. If a problem arises, he is there immediately with who and what needs to be done in a quick and efficient way. Our grounds always look lovely. Looking forward to many more years Anthony and Jan Cofrancesco

16x19 deck rebuild, fall 2022. 10/10 recommend Jose and his Team! From the expert design planning…read moreand carpentry skills to the sensational customer service, Jose made the entire build easy and stress free. His craftsmanship is on point! He was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with and they showed up every single day, rain and shine until the project was complete. He even made the Change Request process smooth and he stayed on time and within budget! I will be calling County Home Improvements and Jose for Spring '2023 projects. PM me for reference. Highly recommend!!

Gorgeous Custom Backslpash!!!…read more Jose and his team are very professional and knowledgeable. They took great care of our home while working in it and quickly earned our trust. Prior to getting the work started, they prepped the house and area thoroughly. Throughout the project there was great communication and touch points to make sure we, as customers, were satisfied. You can tell Jose and his team take great pride in doing the work correctly the first time around. The end result was exactly what we hoped it'd be. We would absolutely recommend them to anybody looking for a detail-oriented, hard-working, customer-centric contractor!

We have used Palmer painting for many years…read more Dru and Walter & crew are highly professional, easy to work with and most importantly - OUTSTANDING PAINTERS. Questions answered, work done promptly, always willing to go the extra mile. We very much appreciate and enjoy working with them. Ted & Kathy Fleming

Excellent from start to finish. We are a repeat customer and these guys are top notch. Their…read morecommunication is wonderful and Dru, Walter, and their crew are very personable and trustworthy.

When my roof was damaged by a wind storm I called A Plus​ Improvements to get an estimate. Alex…read moreMontero walked me through the process with my insurance claim and now I have a new roof and siding! Alex took care of everything in a timely fashion. Today I have a new exterior thanks to APlus Exterior. They delivered with excellence! I highly recommend APlus Exterior. Rev. David Velez Espada Pastor

These guys installed new rain gutters on my house. They were reasonably priced, got the work done…read morequickly and didn't make a mess. My neighbor was so impressed while watching them, he decided to get his done as well!

We were given a written proposal to fix our rear deck and front porch with everything explained,…read morethe contractor Guy Racine agreed on the price and (GUY) the contractor started work. 3/4 of the way finished the building Code inspector showed up on the Job site asking for a building permit, the Contractor Guy Racine said he didn't pull one. Over the next few days the Contractor tried to get us to pull the permit stating it would be a lot cheaper yet in the proposal it states that the contractor pulls the permit. I called the town and they advised me NOT to pull the permit as if I did it I'd be liable for a injuries or mishaps. Guy the contractor told me that the town was using scare tactics on me and that I should go ahead and pull the permit..I refused. Since, the Contractor wants to negotiate his price for more money. I met with the build inspector and he pointed out a lot of poor workmanship that GUY at Racine homes did and it will not meet Code standards. No Flashing on the rear deck or front porch, No 12 inch concrete footer at the bottom of the step on both set of step, they are just sitting on the dirt, no correct spacing on the Rear steps leading into the house. It has been weeks and within those weeks I have had no Contact from the Contractor and while we were not home, he came and removed all the building materials from the jobsite that I paid for to complete the job and took the front railings off the front porch. Unfortunately it has come to leaving a bad review but if it will help someone out from not getting taken advantage of, then it helped.

After a fire in our home, we worked with Racine Homes for our basement remediation -- and I can't…read moresay enough good things about the experience. Guy, Tucker, Joe, and Dan were incredible from start to finish. They were honest, dependable, and consistently showed up ready to work hard every single day. The craftsmanship was exceptional -- every detail was done with care and precision, and it's clear they take real pride in their work. Communication was seamless, and they went above and beyond to make the process stress-free for our family. One moment that really stood out: they surprised our kids with their own signed toolbelts -- such a thoughtful, personal touch that says everything about their character. If you want a team that delivers outstanding quality, integrity, and genuine kindness, look no further than Racine Homes. We couldn't recommend them more highly.

I recently had a fantastic experience renovating my bathroom with Connecticut Custom Creations…read more Before choosing them, I contacted about five general contractors. While many were friendly and professional, the quotes I received felt unusually high for the scope of work being offered. That was not the case with Connecticut Custom Creations. Their pricing was fair, transparent, and very reasonable. As with any new contractor, I wasn't sure what to expect at first. However, Dustin was an absolute pleasure to work with. He guided me through every step of the process and made everything feel easy and stress free. He also provided great advice when selecting finishes and fixtures, helping me choose options that coordinated beautifully and enhanced the overall design. I couldn't be happier with the results, and I am already planning to have my second bathroom remodeled with them as well. If you are considering a bathroom renovation or any major home project, including a kitchen or basement, I highly recommend giving Connecticut Custom Creations a call. You will not be disappointed.

This company is a nightmare to work with due to their mistakes and poor communication. They lost…read moretheir worker, Henry, who did the last renovation work on my attic for me. This time, Renoldo came with his assistant to install one door for $ 1,500.00 and to patch over three huge cracks in the attic ceiling and wall that the company renovated in September, just six months ago. In short, wrong door knobs (twice!), a gap between the door frame and door (which they didn't want to fix), and nearly two, frustrating hours texting Dustin, the manager, who claimed he was right about everything and wouldn't take responsibility for an unsatisfactory job. I had to take doorknob pictures to prove my point because he insisted that he had purchased the right doorknob. WTF! I had to put up with his sarcasm, denials, name-calling, and gaslighting to get him to do the job. One door and a lot of unnecessary stress and aggravation. Never again, even if they paid me a million dollars, will I EVER work with this company again. Addendum: after much ado over everything, the company bought the proper color for the wood filler and filled all gaps and cracks left after they redid the door, which they should do with every door they replace that leaves ugly gaps in people's hardwood floors, even if the prior door installer was considered by them to have installed it improperly.