UPDATE 3/28 (hopefully this doesnt delete my original post): As a reply to the response from the…read moreowner...wow. Brad's a shady person, and the longer you talk to him the more you'll pick up on that. I promise you that he's just giving more lies on top of lies with his "response". He told me verbally in person when he was at my house a completely different price than he is now saying. He's a straight up liar. There is no misunderstanding, there is no miscommunication, he 100% told me $1500 for the wall repairs. Period. I vividly and specifically remember this. Here's some more details (because I HATE liars): Originally, I ONLY had Brad come by to give an estimate on repairing the wall damages. That is it. He said $1500 for the walls to be repaired. Then, I told him there might be mold in the basement and he immediately went into salesman mode. Saying how they have this new technology for mold removal and how he prides himself on having the lowest cost for mold removal and blah blah blah. He went on to say that most places charge thousands of dollars for that work, but he only charges $1000, and he would give me a discount on it at $750 for the mold removal. So we agreed and even shook hands on it (as he was just about to leave) that the total would be $2250 for the mold removal and wall repairs, and he said they could get it all done in a day or 2. This is important to remember because in the end he refused to do even just that work. Then, b4 he left, I was feeling good based on how he was talking to me and the price he gave me so I thought to have him look at some other work we need done. I showed him 4 interior doors that we want replaced with solid core doors, and some kitchen drawers/cabinets that need repairs. He looked and said that doors are $150 for labor plus the cost of parts (that was the only consistent part in the formal estimate). He didn't give an exact price for the kitchen repairs, but he did specifically state that he could get ALL of the work done (walls, mold, doors, kitchen) and keep the cost under $4000. Then I waited for him to send me the formal estimate, which listed walls at $3000. Just to show you another example of a red flag discrepancy in his pricing, the cost for mold removal was only $300 in the formal estimate. If you recall, I mentioned earlier that when he was at the house he said it's normally $1000 but he would be so generous to give me a discount at $750 for the mold removal. If his pricing had ANY kind of consistency he would have either: A. Told me while he was at the home that the price for mold would be $300, or B. Listed the cost of mold removal in the formal estimate at $750. To this day he still hasn't explained that single price discrepancy alone, let alone the others. However, clearly, Brad is NOT a man of his word, and anything that he tells you verbally means absolutely nothing, and he will just change the price on you all Willy nilly as he sees fit. And that's why I wasn't able to hire him, because I caught him trying to scam me and pull the ol' switcheroo on me. So he gives this new price of $3550 for ONLY the walls and doors. With him promising the walls for $1500, just do the math thats over $2,000 just for the doors. So with $600 for labor, that means parts would be $1450. This still just seemed like way too much for the doors seeing as anyone can get them for $200/door...so I asked if he could do the walls and doors for $2100 ($1500/walls + 4x$150/doors) as long as I provided the materials. So that is exactly when he said he wasn't interested in my project anymore. It wasn't "no I stick by my pricing and here's why..." it was "I'm no longer interested". I mean, how much more obvious does it need to be that this jerk was trying to scam me and was just mad that I wasn't falling for his BS. I was NOT out of line in any way for asking him to do the walls and doors for $2100 if I provided the parts (based on his pricing in his formal estimate). Remember, he originally came by to quote ONLY the wall repairs......he had absolutely NO reason to withdraw his interest in my job. He tried weasel his way around it to make it seem like he was honoring the original price when he really wasn't, and the way he did that was SO dishonest. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS LIAR. The fact he's trying to defend his actions just adds to his level of dishonesty. If it came down to it I would even testify in a court of law that what I am saying is really what happened. I'm not the kind of person to just make something like this up. You can check all of my other reviews, they are all 100% legit. He's got some nerve to just dismiss what I'm saying as if it's just how I "feel". No. This isn't simply "how I feel", what I'm saying is literally what happened.  No joke, no exaggeration, no misunderstanding, no BS (other than Brad's). The fact that Brad is trying to spin this the way he is, is so incredibly offensive and disrespectful to me, and it just proves what pure scum he is.

Better Ways did a beautiful job of creating our basement laundry room. Brad's crew were always…read morepolite, worked hard, and showed respect for our home by using runners to protect our carpet. They were able to complete the job quickly. They even provided a bonus wall going into our storage area, with no extra charge. The drywall, texture, and paint all look perfect.

Outstanding work from beginning to end! The quote for our driveway paving was generous for the…read morescope that it was, and they even added on extra small projects around the property as at no cost.The team worked efficiently, kept our property secure and clean, and communicated consistently throughout the process. The results were solidly high quality work from people who clearly knew what they were doing. Without any hesitation, I'd consider them the next time we're doing improvements.

We were unable to ever get started on a project so I can't speak to their workmanship. They had to…read morereschedule twice to get an estimate and on the third requested date, they never showed up.

I was compelled to write this review because I was so impressed with the owner Kevin Foster. My…read morefamily was as Home Depot in the wood section because we were looking for a DIY solution to keep rabbits out of our backyard. They were entering under a side gate and we were hoping to get wood supplies to block their entrance. Of course, at Home Depot there is a large selection of wood beams which is a good thing from an option standpoint but not great of you're new to wood products. We asked a Home Depot employee if there was someone on his team that was an expert in wood and could give us advice. Unfortunately, that expert was not in at the time. A customer happen to be pushing a huge cart was walking by on his way to checkout and overheard us talking to the employee and said that he could help. We asked him if he knew anything about wood and he said he did. He proceeded to explain in great detail the differences in the wood we were considering and laid out the best options given our project. We joked that he knew so much about wood types, and we then found out he owned a deck and fence business. We were really impressed with Kevin. He showed that he was not only knowledgeable but simply a good person because he was generous enough to help us even though we weren't looking to install a deck or fence. However, you can bet he will be the first person we call if we are ever in the market for a deck and/or fence. We want to work with people who are knowledge, personable and just good local business owners. Thanks, Kevin!

Kevin did a great job redoing our front porch with Trex. It turned out our 110 year old house isn't…read moresymmetrical so he had to get creative to make it work. We appreciated that he suggested we go down to the supply store where he gets his decking so we could see it all in person. We ended up choosing a different Trex than we were planning on after seeing it in person. It turned out really nice.

Mark was one of three bids I received when starting our basement finish project and not only was he…read morethe most reasonable, he was the only one willing to do the extra work to rework his design based on our vision that added additional complexity but maximized our available space. The project went more smoothly than we could have dreamed and turned out even better than we hoped. I would never have dreamed that when the dust settled we would be sad to no longer have Mark and Jeremy (his longtime foreman who knows how to do just about everything) in our house on a daily basis. These guys are pros and we would recommend them to anyone.

Let me start by saying this review is long overdue. Hopefully my laziness, and frankly, lack of…read morefollow through can put someone else's fears to rest though, because I am writing this review TWO years after Basement Finish Specialists finished our basement. I am here to tell you that everything still looks, and operates, just the same as the day they left! The process from start to finish was great. Our basement started out as a concrete slab with a rough in for pluming. So, they were starting literally from scratch. The quote we received from Mark was spot on when all was said and done. The entire crew that worked on our basement were very polite, hard working, and clearly skilled in their field. I especially loved that they came in and out of our basement window well each day. It made working from home a little easier, not having people trekking in and out of your house all day long. Doing any type of work on your home can often become a stressful situation, but our experience was easy and smooth having chosen this company. You can just tell Mark (and his crew too) are honest guys. We definitely felt that, and that was our experience the entire time they worked on our basement. It sounds funny, but we actually have guests compliment the craftsmanship & finishes of our basement all the time, and tell us "you must have hired a great contractor". Turns out, we did! My only piece of advice to anyone finishing their basement, is to start planning ahead on certain items that you are able to, and order them as soon as possible. Ask Mark and his team, what are some types of things you can start shopping for (and check in weekly), like, cabinet hardware (once cabinets are ordered & you know the size), light fixtures, maybe even toilets, etc. Obviously, there are certain things you don't want to buy until you know specific dimensions, like bath vanities, tubs, etc. I give this advice, because sometimes by the time you are getting close to having these sorts of things installed, just simply due to time, you would only be left to only choose from what's in stock at your local Home Depot/Lowe's etc. These days, 2 years post-covid, I am sure it's even harder to get your hands on items that you might want. The more prepared you are with items that need time to be ordered & shipped from elsewhere or online, the less you have to settle on and the happier you will be in the end. I know this because that is what I did. I checked in often to ask what I could start buying, and I never had to settle. Thus, I have zero regrets! I highly recommend Basement Finish Specialists, and appreciate the work they did for us. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Josh is the absolute best of the best. A true craftsman with the utmost integrity. I can…read morewhole-heartedly recommend him which is hard to say about many contractors. I originally hired Josh years ago for a very small job which he humbly accepted in between his other large jobs (in hindsight he was far overqualified). I knew he would be our person for any future projects. When it came time for cabinetry for our basement finish, I knew Josh was who we would use. To cover my bases, I explored a couple other quotes. Here's the nutshell on that. While Josh's pricing was at first glance (slightly) on the higher side than other quotes, the value easily exceeded the other quotes we got. One was slightly less but the cabinets would have to be painted after install (they didn't provide painting) whereas Josh follows best practices and all cabinets were expertly painted prior to install. Josh is also able to do just about anything you can dream of. We did a custom wardrobe-style storage closet with paneling to match an adjacent wall and the work he did seamlessly integrates with the work of our basement carpenter. Moreover, when some things went south with our project and we had to have the floors redone, Josh really saved us. We no longer trusted our original carpenter and Josh helped fix trim work that had been damaged in the floor debacle process. As you can see, I really can't say enough good things about Josh and his skills. The bonus to all of this is he is a kind, genuine person who is genuinely wonderful to be around. Don't be surprised if it feels as comfortable having him in your home as it does a long-time friend. Show Josh respect and kindness and he will return it tenfold and more.

This summer, we needed a skilled finish carpenter for custom kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities,…read morekitchen island, and custom trim to remodel our 20 year-old home. After first meeting with Josh to discuss the project, I was impressed by his honesty and attention to detail; and felt very comfortable with choosing J. Calpin Custom Interiors for all our finish carpentry needs. Once work began, Josh was very considerate and always went above and beyond to insure ultimate success. He worked diligently, finishing quickly; and was pleasant to have around as I worked from home while he worked. Josh delivered exceptional quality carpentry work. I could not be more pleased! Not only did this project significantly increase my home's value, I now have the most beautiful modern kitchen, custom trim, and custom cabinets and bathroom vanities!

I needed some patching done under my mobile home. Billy did a great job; even fixed a few things I…read morehadn't noticed. Very professional and pleasant. Cleaned up when he was done. I am comfortable in recommending Billy.

I was in a desperate situation and needed a repair completed on a rental doorframe asap. Reached…read moreout to Billy based on Yelp reviews. Billy immediately responded and was at my place fixing the door within a couple hours. He even came in the evening when I was available. I was apprehensive hiring someone I didn't know but I couldn't have been more happy. Not only did he do great work but Billy's charge for the service was so reasonable that I paid more to make sure he'll come back again if I ever need him!! Billy legit saved the day for me! I would hire him again in a minute.

I cannot say enough about AMPAC. Shawn and his team (Brian and Kyle) were outstanding. We purchased…read morea new home and the previous owners had it painted in Sept. 2014. The painting company had reinforced rotten wood and caulked the weep holes on the windows on the north side of the house, and painted over it all. We found a significant amount of water damage under the concrete Hardyboard siding down to the framing studs and insulation. We contacted AMPAC and Shawn and his team came out, provided an estimate and began repair work within a week of our estimate. During the repair, we noted further damage to the window sills in the house and had these added to the estimate, removed, mitigated and replaced (8 sills total). The team did such an amazing job, you cannot tell they have been replaced. They were so precise to cut the siding in the correct locations, removed and replaced the OSB, insulation, siding and added vapor barrier around the windows. Kyle was awesome and responded to our phone calls and or questions within 24 hours. Brian was amazing and they were both on site daily to monitor the work. I would highly RECOMMEND AMPAC as your go-to company if you need any restoration work done. Professional, Competent, Integrity, Fair and competitive pricing... After all that was said and done and the extra work we had them do, The total bill was actually less than the estimate. AMPAC - You Guys ROCK!!! Thank you for a great experience in a stressful time.

Ampac was so helpful and easy to work with. We had our house flood due to a broken water line and…read morewere having a hard time getting anyone to do the restoration because insurance had quoted us so low. I worked with Steve who was able to get a new bid approved from insurance in no time since he has so much experience with these types of projects. Once they were able to start working, they finished in really good time and everything looked great. They are a very honest company with great employees that I felt truly wanted to help us out, including helping us find savings where they could. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing restoration or construction services. I'm so thankful we found them as they helped make a difficult situation so much more manageable!

DMD Carpentry Contracting are great people who do great work. They're meticulous and pay attention…read moreto details. They offer many services: construction, cleaning, minor repairs, large repairs--you name it they can get it done. Not only our go to but we've also become friends.

Do not use this contractor!! He took our $5000 deposit in 2022 and gave us absolutely nothing--no…read moredeck, no materials, nothing. We had a signed contract and when it came time to start, he jacked the price up by almost $10k more than agreed upon--for no reason. Of course, we sued him in court and won, but the address he lists as his "business" is nothing but a mail/shipping company, so he is still evading payment (2024) and is in contempt of court. Even the website he lists here is not functioning. Scammer!