Hands down the best in quality, value and no nonsense service. Incredibly reasonable and reliable…read more I've had Pete do speciality work on fireplaces and wood-burning stoves and always been really happy withi his work.

Peter came to check and let us know the actual situation for our chimney. He arrived at the agreed…read moreupon time and told us the chimney was clean and in perfect condition to use. Charged very reasonable fee and told us to be careful about the scammers. Great experience for us! Let me share my tenants' report about the scammers. "At the request of the owner of the home we lease, I reached out to A1 Chimney to inspect and clean two fireplaces In our rental and one fireplace in the owners home in anticipation of the season. A1 had solid reviews from the BBB site and so I scheduled them to come for Friday the 14th. Sean arrived and suggested he would take interior pictures of the respective flus to inspect their fitness for fires. It took him less than 10 minutes to assess that neither flu was up to code and that without extensive work (some $5400) by their company, the chimneys could not be cleaned or used. Additionally, he suggested that the flu connected to the furnace was leaking carbon monoxide into the home at very small levels (he described it like a straw with holes in it) whenever we ran the furnace. He insisted for our safety we should turn the heat off (in November) and leave the home until the flu could be addressed with a new stainless steel liner at a cost of $4200. At one point his exact words were "You could die if you stay here and use that furnace." He provided three reports all of which suggested the flues were not at code and that until the owner scheduled the work, he could do nothing further. Two hours later, he called my phone to tell me that he had not meant to suggest we needed to leave the home and that we were not in immediate danger. However, by that time, we had alerted the landlord to the issue causing all kinds of commotion on a late Friday evening. We called an HVAC company recommended by Angies list who came over immediately to review his findings. Their assessment was that there was no need for the scare tactic and that we were not in imminent danger. He suggested we call our oil company to inspect the furnace to confirm his findings. There are five adults living in the house we are leasing and the stress and worry brought on by Seans analysis caused unnecessary f fear and panic. His suggestion, that we could die if we stayed in the home was a flat out lie as was confirmed as such by the additional HVAC company that came out that night and again by another chimeny inspection company that landlord hired to review A1's finding!"

Requested quote and right away received. A date was set up, actually a day earlier, which was fine…read more Observed the entire job on camera. The technicians were very responsible and professional. They left the job cleaner than before they started. Very pleased I would highly recommend

AVOID ABClers at all costs. They resealed our driveway last year and seemed competent and friendly…read moreat the time. However, the work has not held up - photos attached. Within six months, large sections of the sealant had come up. A year later, it's even worse. These are in low-traffic areas - no cars or bikes. And no "moss," as they ridiculously tried to tell me. They offered to do a touchup, but that would have left a different texture and color on there a year later. It is important to note that their work does not carry a warranty. I did not realize this when we hired them (my fault!). Thus, they refused to make it right and redo the driveway. Presumably, they used a cheap product. Avoid at all costs; spend your money elsewhere for a driveway that will last.

I requested an estimate on a new driveway and berm. A young man with an accent showed up and gave…read moreme a price that I agreed to pay. They proceeded to come out to do the work. I kept asking about the quality of the material and was told the material is great. Driveway and berm were installed a year ago. Now I am having all kinds of problems with the work. The driveway is wavy and is not consistent throughout. Edges are jagged and pieces are missing There was a small crack at the end of the driveway. The asphalt near the road is all gray and pieces of asphalt gone. The berm is pitted and has cracks in it. I had a problem where a truck caused damage to the berm, I called and asked for help and no one called me. Now I have texted them pictures and my concerns about just how long this driveway will last. I have only put a dent in the loan I took out to pay for all of this. I am now getting stonewalled again, there was no guarantee of the work. Honestly, because I am a senior citizen woman I feel I was taken advantage of.

Had Joseph from CT shamrock come do our driveway and walkway turned out awesome ! Highly recommend…read moreJoseph and his crew are amazing to work with and a very competitive price!

We just finished a tricky replacement of an antiquated range hood which necessitated three visits…read morefrom Bill's. One team of installers, Dave and Wilson were OUTSTANDING; they researched our existing infrastructure thoroughly! When it came time to install the new SK Lavery range hood, Dave and Wilson returned and it only took them 2 hours!

They deserve zero stars. After buying top appliances from Marsillios, I expected their recommended…read moredelivery service would not have been the worst hire ever experienced over the last 45 years of renovating homes. I experienced damage to floors, cabinetry, copper water supply line cut and crimped necessitating a SubZero service call upon installation...unprofessionalism, rudeness, no response to phone calls until Bill's was prompted by Sub Zero area representative Joe K. I contacted to refund the installation charge and take care of the floor damage (once that's known). I told Joe and another Sub Zero rep who both agreed: Bill's has DISDAIN for the customer who expects delivery without damage...Katie S., Bill's assistant said "We don't provide floor protection, that's up to the customer"...so why didn't you let me know this by email or phone when I called the week before scheduled delivery and left a message: "I'm sure if Marsillios recommended you for a Sub Zero delivery, that you bring floor protection...please call me to confirm." I never heard from them so was shocked when the delivery team demanded I provide sand so they wouldn't slip on the 2 wet steps leading into the foyer (which took hours to vacuum up after scratching the wood floors) and my own floor protection which I expected they would provide. I didn't have brown masonite board on hand. They don't have them on their trucks (unless they have since been pressured by Sub Zero to conform to their standard practices). When the dolly holding the Sub Zero...not the right equipment we now know for this size refrigerator but is all Bill's has... pivoted, the floors were deeply gouged to the point of requiring $1300 of labor/materials to replace the boards to reinstate me to my former position (a reasonable expectation all agreed). The attitude of Marsillios, whose owner never returned my calls in spite of staff who say things like "mistakes happen in the course of deliveries" and "I'll have him get back to you"...my response: "mistakes don't have to happen if they're professional and take steps to avoid damages by being prepared for the delivery...and abide by the Sub Zero delivery guidelines since Bill's is a certified installer". And then I tell them about my research with the California equivalent of Clarke's: Bill's should have floor protection on his trucks, he should get photos of the job -- kitchen, spaces between delivery entry point and kitchen location of appliances, outdoor entrance -- so they come prepared. They usually make a site visit before installation but photos are needed at a minimum. These sound like the steps Bill's should take. Perhaps now he does have floor protection on his trucks at a minimum, since I called Sub Zero to oversee this so future customers don't go through what I did...but if you still choose to hire him to install an appliance of any quality/price point...I wouldn't let him step foot in your house unless there is advance attention given to your job. By the way, our refrigerator location is only 5 feet away from the foyer back door...so damage can happen in a short distance. Joe K.'s boss contacted Bill's and then responded to me (no phone call to discuss; just a terse email repeating Bill's lie to him) that nothing needed to be done because Bill told him that "I've been trying to work with her". "Working with her" means talking with me; didn't happen. The boss obviously wants to keep Bill's happy and not make waves, as does Marsillios who likes the arrangement that Bill's comes to their warehouse to pick up the appliances prior to to delivery using a box truck for a package price that includes taking away the old appliances. Some installation folks want the appliances to be on site before they arrive to install. This Bill's advantage to the appliance stores is what keeps him getting more jobs...so everyone is complicit: Bill's can get away with not playing by the Sub Zero rules. The appliance stores don't want random delivery people picking up appliances and risking transport damage. Delivery and installation people require different skill sets however. Regarding Bill's lie that "I've been trying to work with her". I spoke with Bill twice. The first time was when the damages were acknowledged by Bill (probably after Joe K. called him): "I hear you aren't happy with my job...I can send my repair guy to touch up (I declined, opting for my cabinet guy) and reimburse your installation (amount $810)". I told him makes sense given overall experience and damages, but what about extensivefloor damage cost which may take a while for floor guy to get here and do estimate. He said he would take care of it. 2nd call was to tell him the total floor amount of $1292.46, I said that his paying $1K labor would be fine, I'll cover the wood ($292.46)...I will mail you the estimate. Shockingly, I received a check for $190 ($1K-$810). I hired another installation person with that $810...who was to pay for the gouged wood floor labor?

Today I had the pleasure of having Witkowski & Sons Tree Service come to my home to clear away…read moreseveral trees that were damaged during a recent storm. Quite honestly, I am speechless. I have used several tree services over the years, and while I have had good experiences with all of them, none have been as efficient, professional, and impressive as Witkowski & Sons. The crew today consisted of Joe, the leader, along with Abel and Willy. From the moment they arrived, they were friendly, professional, courteous, and extremely careful--especially around my septic fields, which was very important to me. I watched them from my window, and I couldn't get over how hard they worked--and yet they made it look almost effortless. They worked as a team, knew exactly what they were doing, and took great care with my property. When they were finished, everything was cleaned up beautifully. My only advice to anyone considering Witkowski & Sons is this: If you have to wait for them, they are absolutely worth the wait. I will definitely be calling them again in the future. In fact, I already want them back to do some light pruning of several rare ornamental trees in the front of my property. I trust them completely with my trees and my property. And a special word about Joe: he is stellar. His work ethic, professionalism, politeness, and genuinely friendly manner make him a tremendous asset to the company. He clearly takes pride in his work and in making sure the customer is satisfied. Thank you, Witkowski & Sons, Joe, Abel, and Willy, for an outstanding job. I couldn't be happier and highly recommend you!

Showed up on time, I was amazed at how fast they took down 3 fifty-foot white pines next to the…read morehouse. The then transitioned to clearing branches from our powerlines. Finally, they ground down the stumps. I would use them again for other tree removals.

My mother had no heat this winter. Called FJ Chandler and left a message. They never returned her…read morecall. I had them come to my house to get me a quote for some HVAC work. They came out, but never followed up with the actual quote. Very unreliable company

Without hesitation, we give the Chandler Co. the highest possible rating. During the recent…read moreheatwave, and a most difficult personal time, our 10 year old system shut down.The Chandler team responded immediately to our home in Madison and worked diligently to resolve the problem. Each member of this team is knowledgeable, competent, friendly, and very important, completely trustworthy. We would most definitely recommend Chandler to anyone needing service or planning an installation. Our sincere thanks to the entire Chandler team!

My heartfelt thanks to Alex and Anthony. I deeply appreciated their kindness & willingness to work…read moreovertime during my recent emergency. I never expected them to come that same evening. I was hoping for the next day. A couple of days after Storm Benjamin, late afternoon my gas fireplace stopped working. I was physically unable to lift the screen off the fireplace to get to the pilot light, which I thought was the problem. Alex graciously offered to stop by and help me get the fireplace going. Unfortunately, it wasn't just the pilot light. She called Anthony, Fireworks' technician. As tired as he most likely was at the end of the day, he volunteered to come over & help. They were able to fix the fireplace that evening. I strongly recommend their services to everyone.

We had purchased a wood stove to replace the one we had used for 30 years. Anthony and Leo…read moreshowed up for the install and they were great. They were efficient, professional, and courteous. We had two other companies come prior for estimates and they spent most of the time boosting the original install to between 3k and 5k.... Fireworks stayed within the original estimate which was about one-third the cost of the others. These guys were great...honest... took the time to explain everything.... The whole experience was fantastic..... Thank you.....

Hamden Paving was excellent to work with from start to finish. They were professional,…read moredetail-oriented, and clearly take pride in the quality of their work. The team communicated well, showed up prepared, and made the whole process smooth and easy. Overall, I highly recommend Hamden Paving to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality paving work.

We need to replace our driveway We sent out several requests…read moreThe following is why we hired Hamden Paving First, they came out to my house. They did not rely on google to estimate the job. Second, they followed up with a phone call Third, they provided an itemized list for the job Fourth, they answered all of my questions Fifth, they clearly told me when the job would start and all phases of the work in advance Quality job, professional service I highly recommend