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Yikes!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS CONTRACTOR…read more We contracted with them to do a very simple job of installing trim on our kitchen cabinets. However, when they were done they left a very large and unsightly gap at the top of the trim that was installed. I was told this was due to the unevenness of the counter tops. Normally, irregularities would be discovered and addressed when the field measurements are taken. But apparently there were some miscalculations, so we ended up with the gap. I offered to compromise and provide some additional trim to cover this gap in lieu of tearing out the newly installed trim and starting over. Unfortunately, when I brought this proposal to New Prairie Construction's attention, I was told it would cost me over $200.00 to repair their mistake. I'm unsure how this became my fault, but I'm very disappointed. In addition to the workmanship, we agreed to a not to exceed, time and materials contract. However when I got the bill, it was hundreds of dollars in excess of their original not to exceed limit. They eventually adjusted the bill, but it took several e-mails and discussions for then to own up to their mistake.

We moved to Urbana last year into a lovely old home that needed bathroom and kitchen updates. We…read moredecided on New Prairie to perform both bathroom remodeling projects, after seeing their good work at my sister's house and hearing others recommend them. Our experience was outstanding! Jill and Julie are very customer-oriented and extremely competent. They helped us flesh out the basic design, which was a great start. Their crew did great work and the whole process was pleasant. My husband picked out all these non-standard fixtures but they adapted beautifully to do the correct engineering to make it all work. After the work was completed, we found one issue, which they came back right away and fixed for free. We look forward to working with them on our kitchen remodel this year.

Shaw's Premier Painting - Very Classy Dining Room Paint Job

Shaw's Premier Painting

(14 reviews)

I have engaged Shaw's three times and every time with excellent and fast results. First was with my…read moreown home. The home was built in 1964, and we bought it in 2014. The exterior was wood siding. The wood had not been painted for years and was clearly very distressed. Shaw's with the help of its paint supplier figured out what specialty paint was needed for those parts of the siding that were the worst. In addition, Shaw's had a team of carpenters who re-sided a portion of the house in preparation for the final painting. Great job. The second job was for an out-of-town rental home. Along with the painting, Shaw's refinished some walls and even lined me up with a glass repair business that helped replace crack windows and mirrors. The third job, just completed, was another rental home where a tenant, without my permission of course, painted a bedroom a Kelly green with some stream of consciousness graffiti for a bit more flair. Shaw's hung in there and after about a dozen coats of paint and a modification of the neutral paint color, eliminated the putrid green paint. Reliable, fast, good-humored and determined to have an excellent result. I definitely recommend Shaw's.

Bad company. Bad Communication. Stay Away!…read more I had an estimate scheduled for 8 AM on October 10, 2022, and no one showed. I called at 8:10 AM with no answer so I left them a voicemail. I called them again on October 13, 2022, to just clarify and get things straight as I did not want to leave a bad review. An hour after I left the voicemail, I receive a call from the owner (Brett Shaw). He began talking to me very aggressively. He proceeds to tell me that he thought my inquiry was a joke which is why he never responded to my messages or showed up. My request was for trim work and baseboards to be painted in my bathrooms but also stated that if this project is too small that other jobs could be done as well. As a consumer, it is not my job to know the expenses or the prices of this company. I was looking for an estimate while trying to support a local company. Brett has since responded to my review on Google calling me a scam and a liar. I do not appreciate his actions or business practices. Overall, I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and even put on my Google review "Would love for them to get in touch so I can change my review and support a local business". Cannot encourage customers enough to stay away from this company.

Second Street Painting - This old house becoming alive again!  Thank you!

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I called several companies for a quote on a loft remodel. Unlike the other contractors, Nate from…read moreSecond Street Painting showed up promptly, was patient and courteous, and thoroughly explained all my options. I didn't feel any pressure from him and genuinely felt that he cared about providing the best service, not just getting my business. I saved money on my project that I was able to use elsewhere. He also fit me into his busy schedule to meet my timeline. The same week, Josh from Second Street Painting came by and completed the project. He was so polite and did a wonderful job. I appreciated his attention to detail and could tell that he took pride in his work. He also patched a hole and blended it so well that I forgot it was even there! The loft looks amazing. I was so pleased with the project that I have already recommended Second Street Painting to my friends. I will definitely call them in the future for all my painting and drywall projects! Thanks, Nate and Josh!

STOLE, BROKE, and DAMAGED property. After initial theft of cash/cash items was noted, said they'd…read more"make it right" but did substandard work and more things went missing and were damaged. Left flashing/shadowing on the lumpy new LR wall and ceiling patch *they* installed, paint stripes on the rest of the ceiling, another ceiling repair bulging. Didn't (couldn't?) actually do it right as promised. Tried scare tactics when a settlement crack they filled started bulging--"I've never seen anything like that before, you have far worse problems than a settlement crack, probably a water leak, we'd have to gut the whole wall..."--though the next guy fixed it by using different tape. Left spilled paint, mud/texture on multiple surfaces, empty cans, etc. No response to final requests for correction sent to Clayton or Nate, or to Better Business Bureau complaint. CAUTION! Seemed nice and responsive at first....

PhD Contracting - contractors - Updated November 2026

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