This review is long overdue for work we had done in October. We needed a contractor to turn a large…read morebedroom into 2 smaller bedrooms for our kids. We needed framing, sheetrock, electrical, trim and closets built. Joe was way more responsive than all other contractors and was very reasonable with costs. The price was exactly what he quoted us. (Another contractor was supposed to start before we found Joe and completely ghosted us around the start date.) Lou was the main guy who was here several days and he was great. We felt totally comfortable with him in our home. Our 4 year old son kept asking where Lou was after the project was completed. Lou worked around us when it came to hours that worked best for our family. Our kids love their bedrooms. And our 4 year old son finally sleeps in his own bed. We will be calling Joe when we are ready to remodel our kitchen and bathrooms.

DISASTER. Turn and run. We hired Joe for a large 203K project. We had problems from the very…read morebeginning: he was slow to start, kept changing his mind about the game plan, complained about the fact that he could get no money up front--terms of the 203K that he had of course agreed to--and pressured us to give him significant up-front money to "help him start". He instructed me in June of 2024 to rush to buy materials for a small bathroom that was still mostly unfinished in April of 2025; that kind of thing happened multiple times. His workers were inadequately supervised, and he was difficult to reach, often saying things like I'm at a kid's soccer game, out to dinner with my daughter, etc. The way that 203K's work is that HUD inspectors come out at regular intervals to make sure that adequate work has been done to make a draw from the total budget. Joe did a bunch of stuff merely to look busy to justify the first draw, in August: a slap-dash exterior paint job over crumbling paint that made a mess and did not hold, for instance. Between the first and the second draw, there was slow but meaningful progress--but by then we were 5 months into a job that we were told would take 4-6 months, and nowhere near done. During much of that 3-month interval he had just one guy working on our huge project, an electrician. After the second draw, in late November, he basically just stopped working on the house. We were making double housing payments the whole time, of course, so we panicked. We were almost out of money. After numerous calls and messages failed to get him to pick up the pace, at the urging of our lender, we scheduled a third draw, 3 months after the second one. At that draw, the HUD inspector certified that no work had been done, so no funds would be paid out. That's when we finally worked up the nerve to fire him. It was terrifying, because our lender told us that we would have trouble getting anyone to take on such a large project with only what was left in the budget after Joe depleted it. By the grace of God, we did find one. He swept in and got the job done in about 4 months. We finally moved in almost exactly one year after closing. Of course we had two mortgage payments the whole time. The work could have been finished within 6 months, or close to it, if we had found a great contractor like the one we found after we fired Mr. Depiano. Working with Mr. Depiano was harrowing. We were newbs at this, and therefore easy to fool. DON'T MAKE OUR MISTAKE.

AVOID THIS COMPANY! Had flooring installed by them weeks ago and it is cracking already. They also…read moreinstalled a toilet which leaked a few weeks after the installation. Total trash company. One owner left the company and the remaining owner is unresponsive to issues.

He did a good job but never emailed me the receipt for the work he did which I needed for my…read morerecords. I texted him multiple times which he said he would send to me but never did.

I have used AJ and his crew for many projects over the past 13 years. He is meticulous, prompt,…read moreprofessional, and pays attention to every detail. I couldn't be more pleased. We have become friends as a result of our association.

Fantastic! We could not be happier with the way our bathroom remodel turned out. ALBI Contractors…read morewere very professional from start to finish, showing up every morning and finishing around 4:30 and always keeping the work area clean. The job required demolition of an old 3rd flr bathroom in old center city house. It required taking it down to the studs and pulling up old floor as well as moving and repair to existing plumbing. ALBI Contractors was able to do it all. When in doubt ask the boss Ajet and take advantage of his considerable experience. He gave us great advice on materials, layout and even colors. My only regret is that we did not do this sooner. And my only concern is that these guys get so popular that I won't be able to get them back for my next project.

The King of Concrete!…read more Steve was very responsive, patient, and fair with me throughout the entire process of my project. We had the concrete of our backyard in south philly demolished and re-poured at a proper slope toward the drain in our backyard and also had Steve and Crew rebuild a cinder block separation wall between our neighbors back yard and ours. They did a great job and I cant recommend enough.

Mark Sr & his crew did a great job ! Beautiful work , showed…read moreup on time , professional & price point was good

Sam and his team helped us renovate a pool room into a music studio. They painted, installed…read morechandeliers and recessed lighting, and removed cabinetry. Sam called every day to check in on our satisfaction with that day's work and was passionate about ensuring everything aligned with our vision. His contractor Eric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and did great work. We love the result!

Sam and his team were very professional and communicative. This job proved to be more of a…read morechallenge than any of us anticipated, but the team communicated well, handled all complications, and were professional throughout.

I've been meaning to post a review of Castelli Roofing for a long time now, and so finally getting…read morearound to it. We had to re-do our roof quite a few years ago, and then had them come out several times for periodic recoating since then (and probably due for another). They are very responsive and communication is good. Costs seem to be in line with the market in general. We didn't have leaks beforehand and it doesn't leak now so all I can say about that is so far so good. We have recommended them to many of our neighbors and probably eight or 10 other houses nearby have used their services and everything I have heard has been very positive. Hopefully I don't need any roof repair in the future but if I do I would use them.

Do NOT recommend. I…read moremessaged several roofing businesses via yelp for an estimate. This company asked for my address in order to provide an estimate. I gave my address and never heard back, so I moved on to another company. Today, 10 days after they never responded after I gave my address, while in the middle of a meeting, I hear a bang outside and my dog freaks out. I go outside to find two men with a ladder against the front of my house and climbing to the roof! I had no idea they were coming and they were fully on their way to climbing up my house without my permission! The problem wasn't even on the roof, so I have no idea what they would have done once they got up there. When I messaged the company to say I didn't appreciate them coming unannounced and unscheduled, I was told it was my fault for not specifying that I expected a call before they showed up! Wild. Do NOT send this company your address--even for an estimate--or else they may randomly show up to your house and climb up on your roof unannounced and they will go up there whether you are home or not. Then if it bothers you they will blame YOU!

Thanks to the Yelp Guaranteed Service program! Contractor Pros responded to my request for…read moreelectrical service in my almost 90 year old home. There was some old, degrading wire that we discovered and needed to have removed/replaced. William contacted me quickly, reviewed photos of the job, and gave me a fair quote. Ryan came out a few days later at my request, they would have come out sooner but my schedule didn't allow it. Ryan took care of the main problem. A couple days later NMA came back from a trip and noticed part of his room had no power. I contacted them again and they advised they will be right out. They came, found that the connection to the panel was loose, They made sure that everything was working before they left. William and Ryan were responsive, friendly and professional. Their price was fair. I would recommend them and would use them again.

These men are NOT certified or licensed. I repeat, they…read moreare NOT licensed. I urge you to look elsewhere. They hire out help from guys who are not licensed and will come to your home and quite possibly cause you more havoc than good. Ask them up front for licensing, insurance and if they are registered as electricians, plumbers, etc. The man who says that he is in charge is operating under the identity of another man listed as the business owner. They have different phone numbers and if you catch him off guard he will tell you his real name is either Lewis when his name is William :/ This young man sent out guys to my property that had no idea what they were doing. They tampered with both my electrical and plumbing and I had to have the work assessed by a professional and take pictures and make records of everything for legal reasons. It is very possible that many of these yelp reviews are from family and friends or paid third party. Be very careful who you let in your home. ALWAYS ask for their detailed paperwork and match it up with their driver's license if you have to. Whatever it takes because there is A LOT of fraud out here nowadays. I learned the hard way and I'm trying to help others not to have to. Wish you all the best in your home projects.

Barry and his team will forever be my go-to choice and recommendation for any painting/drywall work…read moregoing forward. After moving into our new 2200 square foot house, we realized the prior owner had left us with terrible paint and drywall issues. We were living amongst crumbling white chalk for months. It was still hard for me, a perfectionist and budget conscious DIYer, to invest in the professional painting we clearly needed. Now that we're on the other side with a freshly painted home by Barry and his team, my husband and I both wholeheartedly believe it was worth it. They painted our entire townhome including ceilings and multiple drywall repairs, and they did a wonderful job. What made Barry and his team so great: 1) Communication and ownership - From the start Barry communicated promptly, courteously, and transparently, completed the work quickly, priced fairly, and handled an unexpected paint issue caused by Sherwin Williams with grace. 2) Quality crew - His crew always showed up on time, listened to our requests, and took care of our home. 3) Quality work - Their painting and drywall work look good, even to my perfectionist eye. 4) Accountability - Barry showed up periodically to check how the job was going as it progressed. In my experience, most home contractor owners can't be bothered. 5) Friendliness and respect - Barry, Ty, and Jacob are clearly good people. We always felt treated well as customers and as people. Our house looks like a home now thanks to Barry, and we are so happy! Including the only before/after photos I happened to capture - from chalky white to a pleasant blue for the basement bathroom

Barry and team did a beautiful job repairing drywall and painting several rooms in our home. He was…read moreeasy to work with, professional and very responsive. He was done with the job faster than promised without sacrificing quality, and clearly paid attention to detail. His pricing was very fair and we couldn't be more satisfied with the work! Highly recommend!

Mariano came to my apartment in less than 24 hours to evaluate the work to do. He gave me advices…read moreon every single projects I needed to get done, explaining me what I should do if I wanted to lower the costs. Eventually, the projects were too small for him and his team, but he gave me really good recommendations of people to help me ! I would highly recommend Mariano and his team !

We needed a wall built around our outdated corner fireplace, some tilework done, and our door's…read morethreshold fixed. We spent months calling contractors who would no-show before finding Simple Solutions Home Repairs. It didn't matter that it was a smaller job, this contractor came out, gave us a fair quote, and SHOWED UP WHEN HE SAID HE WOULD! Not only was he reliable, but the work was done meticulously, the price was right, and we are thrilled with the end-product. We will definitely use them again for future jobs!!

Ricky and his guys are great! I'm a DIYer who finally met…read morehis match trying to install high end vinyl flooring. Despite faithfully following the directions and lots of time on YouTube, I just couldn't get the pieces to fit together perfectly. Found Magic Hands here on Yelp. Spoke to Ricky, explained my situation. The fact that I'm in Lansdowne (not really his core area) and only needed an hour or two of help to get me on track, probably made this a bit less than his most enticing job of the week. Nevertheless, he worked with me to find a time that worked for both of us. He sent his guy Chris, who was terrific - polite, professional, very competent, and - best of all - very patient with me as he showed me how to do the job, what I'd been doing wrong, etc. I still pan to be a DIYer whenever possible, but I've saved Magic Hands' number in my phone, just in case!

Repairman was prompt and got right to work resolving my issue (tub drain and ceiling repair).Happy…read morewith the work done and pricing was fair.