I hired Fiddlehead Cabinetry, run by Mr. Steve Prescott, to design, build, and install kitchen…read morecabinets for $16,275. This amount only included the cabinets; I worked directly with other suppliers for the countertop, sink, appliances, flooring, electrical, plumbing, etc. Mr. Prescott completed his first design in January 2016. We made four modifications of that design throughout the next three months. I chose more expensive wood, and the price increased to $24,225, which seemed high, but I paid it in full. In April 2016, when the design was complete, but before any materials were bought, I decided to put an addition on the house and to relocate the kitchen into that addition. I wanted to postpone the cabinets and redo the design after the addition was completed, but Mr. Prescott said that would create great hardship for his small business. He said he could easily fit the design into the new space with one or two minor changes. Against my better judgment, I agreed to have the cabinets built then and stored, likely for a year or longer, with the documented agreement that he would deliver and install them into the new space whenever it was ready, with a six-week notice. A year later, I contacted him eight weeks ahead to do the installation, and he refused to do it. I sent him a copy of our agreement, and his emails became a barrage of derogatory comments. He tried to invent reasons to put me at fault. Eventually he agreed to install them but only if I paid him $4000 upfront. I did. He then refused to transport the cabinets, so I had to hire movers. He installed most of the cabinetry but left the job unfinished, so I had to hire another carpenter. All together, I spent $30,130, almost twice the amount of his initial proposal. Mr. Prescott has provided clear documentation of all the above information through his own texts and emails. Although I like the cabinets, I would never have paid this amount of money, and Mr. Prescott was very difficult to work with. I would not recommend this company.

Nate came out to look at my project 3 months ago with a commitment that he'd get back to me 2 wks…read morelater w a quote. 3 weeks later, I reached back out to him and was told it would be a couple more weeks. Never heard from him again. I understand and can appreciate the ability to be choosey with what you take on, but I do believe the lack of common courtesy in at least communicating eventually catches up. Thanks for the waste of time.

Nate is a pleasure to work with - highly professional and strong attention to detail.read more

I needed some major work done last year after our car crashed into my house. TJ came out and not…read moreonly assisted in the delivery of extremely large granite blocks to create a wall but also designed a beautiful 50 foot wall and safely installed it just in time for winter to protect my house from more crazy car drivers While he was here I also contracted him to put in a half acre pond in my backyard his knowledge and skill about building a pond from scratch is commendable. The pond filled up naturally and is spring fed and this year will look absolutely gorgeous once summertime hits. TJ was really courteous and did the entire project well within budget. I highly recommend him for landscaping, pond digging , wall building and other sorts of needs that you may have for your home and property.

Tile shower installed: - Messy grout job on tiles - still…read moreworking at cleaning it up - Wall not plumb causing gap to sliding glass door - Ignored glass door instructions and failed to install a threshold under sliding door causing prompt leaking on floor. - Didn't caulk under fixed glass - more leaking onto floor - Still working on poor installation and now months unable to use shower

The best, most beautiful work, most artistic, most certified, most reliable, contractor I've ever…read moreused. This fellow knows his stuff and does it right no matter what. Highly recommend.

From the owner: We build custom homes, additions, remodeling, restoration, everything from the big jobs to the…read morelittle. We have custom designers to plan out your ideas, and we have a cleaning crew after the job is finished clean your home.

In short, Brush and Hammer Builders is polite, fair, thoughtful, and (most importantly) competent -…read morevery competent. I had the pleasure of working with Anthony and Adam on a newly constructed home. The biggest challenge for me was doing it from across the country. I never got to see the home or walk through it between the time I saw the empty lot and 5 months later when it was finished. Here's my review of Brush and Hammer. GENERAL CONTACT/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Anthony was and continues (12 months later) to always answer my phone calls and respond to my text messages promptly. I'm so impressed with his professionalism and responsiveness. CONTRACT NEGOTIATION Anthony was more than fair during the contract negotiation phase. He was willing to strike/edit 3 of his contract terms that made me uncomfortable. He also quickly updated his contract to meet the current standard Maine home construction contractual terms established by the State government. I really appreciated how detailed the construction contract was written. It spelled out everything that would be included/excluded, budgets, and expectations of me as a customer/client. We found the budgeting for every area to be spot on with our expectations. We were able to reach a compromise on a number of upgrades we did to our home that was more than fair. Perhaps the biggest testament to how great this process went was that there was no need to involve lawyers. The contract was written in straightforward language that was easy to understand and edit. DESIGN We love Anthony's sense of style and taste. He was a huge help in guiding us through the many selections we, as buyers, have to make throughout the build process. We had to select siding, countertops, lighting fixtures, finishing, hardware, door styles, cabinetry design, bathroom vanities, bathroom tile, paint colors for walls and cabinets, etc. Anthony would always provide us with 3-6 great choices, but he also allowed us to move outside those choices as well. He gave honest and polite feedback if he thought we were going in a direction that maybe wasn't good. He also pointed out how changes to one selection impact the other choices in terms of what would or would not work well together. BUILD The build phase was impressive. Even though we were not on site, Anthony texted us pictures on at least a weekly basis and at times, daily. I noticed a few things that I wanted changed such as the placement of windows, or moving some of the framing around for the fireplace framing and he was able to accommodate those changes quickly. He also put in a bathtub that did not match our taste. I think he swapped it out within 48 hours of us giving him feedback. Most importantly, since we were across the country, the fact that he sent us pictures allowed us to assess whether the build was happening as we wanted it. The transparency was amazing. When we told our friends about what our builder was doing, they were shocked at how closely Anthony involved us throughout all stages of the build. I would say Brush and Hammer has a commitment to customer satisfaction that goes well above and beyond the average builder. I would also say Anthony's attentiveness to little details such as placement of outlets, light switches, HVAC vents, etc. was really very thoughtful. FOLLOW-UP/PUNCH LIST Perhaps the most impressive part of working with Brush and Hammer builders has been (i) how few/little issues we've had with a new home which speaks to their quality, and (ii) how quickly they've responded to the requests to address the minor issues that we've had. And they continue to do it 12 months AFTER we closed on the home. New homes are incredibly complex from the structure settling to the water, HVAC, and electrical systems. Anthony has quickly addressed any minor issues we've had with any those systems. Typically, I would say we had our issues resolved in 4-7 calendar days. If it was something like heat (due to a defective component from the furnace manufacturer) in winter, then we had our issue resolved in less than 24 hours. Where most builders fall short and disappear after closing, Brush and Hammer steps up their game and ensures their customers are happy. Anthony is a savvy businessman with a keen sense of marketing. He thoughtfully protects their reputation and brand by ensuring their customers are happy with their homes and with them as builders. FINAL THOUGHTS I highly recommend them and hope to work with them again at some point in the future for either my parents or in the distant future for myself.

From the owner: We specialize in the planning and construction of new homes and additions, We also engage in…read moreremodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, and decks.