Worst decision I ever made in hiring Kings Masonry- not only that I had to have roof replaced by…read moreanother company and I got no restitution from Kings Masonry. They didn't strip off old roof as required but added a third layer of shingles haphazardly which created leaks and bubbling paint. Discovered after that legally in MA two layers of shingles is the limit and insurance company wouldn't cover any damage if I had filed a claim.

John is a top notch professional and superb, and diligent businessman. I highly recommend king's…read moremasonry I'm a current customer!

I hired Cechinel to replace my siding with Hardieplank and all 30 windows in a 3 story house. I am…read morevery happy with the result! I found them to be honest, reasonably priced, skilled and very nice to work with! I would work with them again and recommend them.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Cechinel from start to finish on our window…read morewrapping project! Beautiful job! Cecelia, Bruno & their crew are knowledgeable & emanate kindness and I wouldn't hesitate to work with them on a future project. Glowing reviews to the whole team at Cechinel!

Just had Driveways by Heap perform the work Heap paving was supposed to do. These guys were so…read moregreat. From Genvieve's estimate to the work being done by Rob and the crew, everyone was great, professional and friendly. Highly recommend these guys. Thanks for a great job all. See you in the spring for sealing.

Edit: I would like to address that it is bold of the company to attempt to fact check in their…read moreresponse of my review, given we have documentation of all communication and timeline. Not once did I speak to their team in a disrespectful manner. Was I firm and direct? Absolutely. Not once was I inappropriate, unlike their owner. If any prospective clients see this and would like to ask me about my experience directly, I'm happy to have a conversation. I have no further interest in communicating with a company that continues to not truthfully own up to their faults in this. I am deeply disappointed and disturbed by my experience with Driveways by HEAP and their owner, Robert. From the start, communication with this company was extremely poor. It took months for them to respond to our request for a quote for options for our driveway and a small asphalt patch in our backyard. When they recommended sealcoating and they finally scheduled the work, they only completed part of the job -- forgetting the backyard patch we had clearly discussed and agreed upon. When we reached out to address the incomplete work, we were initially told they'd return within days. Weeks passed with vague updates, broken promises of return dates, and no follow-through. We asked them not to cash our check until the job was done -- but they did anyway, before completing the work. As soon as we realized the check had been cashed, and after my husband had multiple failed attempts to get ahold of Jamie, I stepped in to follow up - which was apparently unacceptable to do on a Sunday morning. She blocked my number and bizarrely informed my husband via email that she would only be communicating with him going forward -- an unprofessional and move that made me question if we were still in the 1950s. Things escalated with misogynistic language when I called the company directly and and asked to speak to Robert, the owner. I have never been spoken to by a service provider the way he spoke to me. He was verbally abusive, condescending, and used language that bordered on threatening. He insulted me personally and dismissed my entirely reasonable request to complete a job that had been paid for -- going so far as to accuse me of being part of the "instant gratification generation" and "making a mountain out of a molehill" as if expecting a service to be completed within a month is unreasonable. This business not only failed to complete the work in a timely or professional manner, but their treatment of me as a customer -- especially as a woman -- was hostile and deeply inappropriate. No one should be spoken to or treated this way.

Jay and Andrique came to my house for the first time yesterday. With their relaxed demeanor,…read morepleasant smiles, and senses of humor it was like welcoming good friends to our home. They treated my home with the utmost care and respect - inquiring about pets that may "make a run" for an open door, giving my children a heads up before switching on the vacuums, and even inspecting the work area for stray soot that may have somehow escaped their drop cloths. They left my home clean and ensured it was safe for the wood burning season ahead. Billy Sweet's team was incredibly knowledgeable and took time to impart that expertise to me. Initially, they reviewed how we used the fireplace, asked about problems we were having with the draft, discussed the impact our home's layout has on the efficiency of our fireplace, as well as confirming how our oil heater was vented from the home. After a thorough conversation, Jay gave me a range of options to solve the issues we were having with the fireplace smoking - ranging from simple (and free!) solutions like lowering our fireplace grate and centering it to DIY possibilities like installing glass doors. Only after further conversation and analysis of our home did we discuss the possibility of installing a fireplace insert and bricking up the back of our double-faced fireplace. Our discussion also helped me prioritize what "needed" to be done from a safety perspective vs. what could wait. All conversation regarding installing an insert was zero pressure -as if Jay and I were brainstorming solutions together. (As a woman, it can sometimes be challenging to have service providers treat you as an equal - at no time did I feel like I was being talked down to or "man-splained"). This type of collaborative experience was possible only because Jay and Andrique were incredibly knowledgeable, took time to discuss all options, and weigh the pros and cons of each. Their goal was to make our fireplace and home more useable and comfortable - while ultimately ensuring its safety. I have no hesitation in recommending Billy Sweets Chimney Sweep and his crew. They are courteous, experienced, knowledgeable, efficient, and low pressure. We will continue to have them clean and inspect our chimney as well as install a new chimney cap and fireplace insert.

I engaged Billy Chimney Sweep for a clean chimney and an honest safety assessment for my 1760 home…read more Instead, I received an inaccurate lecture on modern building codes, which an unaltered 1760 Colonial inherently cannot meet. The service focused on bureaucratic liability and upselling rather than a professional evaluation of historic masonry. The lead technician, John ("Jay"), asserted prior to any inspection that all five fireplaces were non-compliant and unusable based entirely on modern clearance rules regarding decorative wood trim within six inches of the masonry firebox opening. Under the Massachusetts State Fire Code (527 CMR 1.00/NFPA 1) and the Building Code for historic structures (780 CMR/IEBC), unaltered, grandfathered chimneys are entirely legal for continued use unless an imminent safety threat or "distinct hazard" exists. The code defines this as severe structural failure, like a collapsing flue, active fire, or carbon monoxide venting. My inspection confirmed that zero structural defects or hazards exist. Yet, Jay still declared them unsafe based solely on decorative clearances, stating "you cannot grandfather safety hazards." Based on his numerous anecdotes, this company successfully dissuades consumers from using legal, sound fireplaces because they do not meet new construction thresholds. Instead of evaluating structural integrity, Jay required a signed report acknowledging his assessment. He stated this form relieves him and his employer of liability, noting he can "overlook twenty-five structural issues but remain legally protected as long as the homeowner signs the form regarding the indifferent woodwork clearance." He also refuses to perform maintenance or repairs unless the chimney is brought to modern compliance. This misrepresents Massachusetts law; standard maintenance and component repairs are expressly permitted under 780 CMR without triggering a whole-system retrofit. Jay related multiple accounts of customers who disputed his code interpretations, citing a Vietnam veteran engineer in Boston and the President of the Marblehead Historical Society, who both told him his assessments were incorrect. He also mentioned a customer who ordered him to stop cleaning and refused to pay due to these code disputes, stating he compelled them to pay by threatening a contractor's lien on the home. The company charges a base rate of $375 per chimney. Jay declined to clean four of the five fireplaces at this rate, claiming one was too dirty for a standard sweep and the money for two others was better spent on a $2,000 "non-traditional sweep" for the dirty one. This required containment tenting and a temporary fan placed via bucket truck on the stack. Jay explained this policy followed an incident at a $15M Boston apartment where he failed to recommend this service, resulting in ruined furniture and a $7,000 insurance claim, stating he no longer tries to "be a hero" and mandates the higher price whenever he encounters heavy soot. The apprentice, Ian, who has cleaned for seven months, performed most of the physical cleaning. He was courteous and uninvolved in policy. However, on the first fireplace, I discovered he missed a corner of the stack, which he re-cleaned after I pointed it out. When Jay observed me taking photos and video of Ian, he specifically requested I not post them online. The number of local sweeps is limited, so I am not advising against them for standard cleanings. However, consumers should beware of unwarranted non-use recommendations, expensive upselling, and becoming another narrative added to their stories of dissatisfied customers who question their practices.

I hired Chris to repair the shoddy work done by HFC Contracting. I had converted a 1/2 bath into a…read morefull, ADA compliant, bathroom and was left with flooding shower and dangerous flooring. Chris came in and gave me an honest evaluation of the previous work and the work required to fully repair the underlying damage. I got an estimate/quote almost 6 months before I was actually able to start the work. Chris honored the original quote. Chris and his team responsive, on time, in constant touch with me. Chris kept to his original quote and time frame. There were no surprises or gotchas along the way. They went the extra mile (more than once) to make sure that everything was installed and working exactly as planned before calling the job finished. I am thrilled and for the first time in 2 years I can use the shower without flooding the bathroom!!! I can't thank Chris and his team enough for their honesty and making the process as painless as possible. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again and would definitely recommend him to friends and family

They were flexible with scheduling the quote time(I had a limited time window available). The…read moreperson scheduled for the quote came in on time and seemed capable of answering most of my questions. I did end up going with another local company for two reasons: 1. Their quote came in a little above $4000 higher for the same work. 2. The other local company seemed more knowledgeable about Roofing and skylights, especially when it came down to the nuts and bolts of whether I needed to replace my skylights or not and some of the details about the trim. They could be a fine company to go with, for me weren't the right option.

i have used Roofer's Edge for several projects: roofs, windows, painting…read more.. Always priced right, and done quickly, and professionally. highly recommend.

Fast responsive and quality work. My new fence is awesome! Highly recommend! Fence is awesome!read more

So easy to schedule a quote, then options, then the job was scheduled and finished quickly.read more

I built houses for 25 years and retired . My wife and I sold…read moreour home and purchased another one close by .The Ac system in the house we moved to was bad and ultyout of condition . I was referred to B and G I met the owner Gil who came out to the new house and assessed the situation . I hired them and could not be more happy the crew is run by his two sons and some excellent experienced employees and one of his sons two very nice young men following in the family footsteps . The prices were more then fair The workman ship perfect I dont think it's possible to have a better experience. 5 stars

B & G HVAC is fast, reliable and reasonable. I can't ask for more and highly recommend!read more