I wanted to add a direct vent fireplace to my 99-year-old home in Cranford. Unfortunately, there…read morearen't many fireplace sellers or installers in New Jersey but after A LOT of searching I heard about Skylibur Home Improvements in Scotch Plains. Bottom line: FANTASTIC! Simon, the owner, came to the house, met with me to discuss general ideas of what I wanted, and soon sent me a proposal which I found to be fair. Having constructed about 50 fireplaces, he has superb design and construction skills and knew exactly what to do; he thinks 10 steps ahead, which helps to avoid problems later on. Throughout the construction process, he gave me options and the pros/cons of each to consider. Simon handled all of the permitting with the township and was on-site to meet every inspector and sub-contractor. In short, he, Victor and his team turned an ugly wall into what is now the focal point of my house. They were a pleasure to work with: completely reliable, on-time, honest, professional and super-clean. They set up a Zip-wall to keep the rest of the house dust-free and worked outdoors under a pop-up tent; in short, they were EXTREMELY clean and considerate throughout the entire process. As a homeowner, I'm fairly competent with basic home maintenance and repair - but a fireplace installation required specialized knowledge and Simon has it. I can't say enough good about Skylibur; if you're considering installing a fireplace - this is the company to choose.

If you are looking for the PERFECT contractor for ANY type of home Improvement, you MUST contact…read moreSkylibur Home improvements. They re-did my kitchen a few years ago and I was more than pleased. I contacted them again recently to remodel my two bathrooms. (My bathroom was so 70's I had a BABY BLUE toilet, blue tile on the floor, the shower and the walls.) Groan! I can't begin to tell you how pleased I am with the results. Not only is the work beautiful, but you will not find a more caring, giving and in touch crew anywhere. The owner goes OUT OF HIS WAY to do everything to make sure you are pleased. His crew of painters and plumbers are superb and you won't believe how clean they are. The prices are more than fair and he is available to discuss options. In this day and age of shoddy and unfair work ethics, it's so great and a relief to find someone reliable who will not only do a great job, but is considerate, accommodating and courteous. I am so pleased with everything that has been done in my home and I highly recommend SKYLIBUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS for your next home project. You will NOT be sorry.

Jonathan and I have been working together over the last 15 years. I was introduced to him by my…read morefather who used him and it has been my pleasure to watch Jonathan's business grow! Jonathan has done basic landscaping for me, built walkways, built retaining walls/playground platforms, painted my house, repaired my gutters, repaired sidewalks, paved driveways, etc. He can handle or knows someone who can handle any job. His work is top notch, aesthetically pleasing, and his pricing is really competitive. Jonathan stands by his work, he transplanted some trees for me in the past and when one died, he replaced it on his own. Jonathan has also grown into a trusted family friend. When my father was sick with cancer and his furnace gave out, Jonathan drove over at night to fix it and get the heat back on. He does the same for me. It snowed one winter and I needed to get out of my garage for work, Jonathan was there to plow me out! I would highly recommend Jonathan without hesitation for any outdoor landscaping or construction needs

I have requested quotes for different projects over the last year. Johnathan wasn't always…read moreresponsive to my inquiries and follow ups. I finally decided to give his business a try by doing basic lawn maintenance once. The guys showed up, cut only a part of the lawn and then were about to leave before finishing the job properly. The guy cutting the lawn said he was concerned about the new grass even though the grass had been growing for almost 6 weeks by then. Then he recommended I fertilize the lawn to deal with weeds which didnt make sense. Weed killer or over seeding would have been a better solution. After I canceled the service he sends me a bill for higher than his original estimate for weekly service.

I had a water damage on my house due to a burst heater pipe inside the wall during winter of this…read moreyear which affected the wall from the first floor up to the 2nd floor into the ceiling, I called MDR Home Improvement and Michael was the one that responded to my phone call and was available to assess the situation immediately compared to the other companies that i called that didn't even called me back or I have to wait days or more than a week for an assessment. When he came to the house, he was able to personally check the situation right away that afternoon and has given us his input, in which he was really very helpful to our situation. Since the damage affected the second floor as well as the first floor, We also decided to do the renovations for the 2nd floor bathroom/living room as well as the entire kitchen on the first floor including 1st floor main living room space. The process from getting rid of the damaged areas, demolition and to the renovation were consistent, efficient and done with quality work in mind. His staff/workers were very respectful, friendly and really knowledgeable on their craft. Special mention to Steve, the project manager! And to Matt and Jason , plus the painter and the tiler that are so meticulous with their work! And the good thing to point out is that Michael will work with your budget, your design ideas and input and will also give you suggestions/pros/cons that will help you decide on design plan, materials and products to be used on your project. The ability to have that kind of communication between you and the contractor is important to make the project a success. It was definitely a big project on the house but it's all worth it. The house looks much spacious, clean and modern. I would definitely 100 percent recommend this company.

I had MDR give me a quote (along with a few other firms) to split a large upstairs space, adding a…read morewall and door and basically making a bedroom out of part of it. The quote was around the middle of the ones I saw, and I got a good vibe from Michael, so I decided to go with them. I'm incredibly happy with the work they did - they matched the existing features (trim, door style etc) of the house perfectly. They had good ideas and brought up things to consider, and additional costs for any changes along the way were reasonable. The guys who worked at my house were incredibly friendly and polite. The work turned out amazing - better than I had even hoped. Can't recommend them enough and will definitely go back to them for any similar work in the future.

Had an amazing experience with Katamount. They renovated my bathroom, deck and patio. Can't wait to…read morehave them do my basement. They are reliable, transparent and do amazing work!

Said I could get a quote by email, that was just to try to get an appointment to meet. The email…read morewas a series of "next" links, not a price, no matter what their salesperson claims. Here's the message they sent: "Our marketing team had just rolled out a new ad campaign and the wrong automated message with a booking link went out instead of the quote you asked for." I called them out on this, so their story changed, they're saying I saw a price. Wrong, No deal! Here is what I saw from the link they gave me by email. I didn't click on the last link as I wanted a price in writing, not talk to yet another salesperson. Welcome to the 21st century. http://tiny.cc/katamount

Wow! Just wow! Erick isn't your usual dreadful contractor... He gutted my front porch and rebuilt…read moreit in 5 days! I had a few quotes for 25k or more. He did it in half!! He's nice, honest and pricing is reasonable! I love him and will continue to use him going forward... And so should YOU! Before and after (finishing up) pics below!

Fast and great work. Came in and got to work no issues. Removed all damage beams and replaced with…read moreneed. Plus reinforced ! Thank you

This was the second time I've used Monk's for painting projects at my home in Morris Plains, and…read moreonce again I was extremely happy with the results. The first project, several years ago, involved painting multiple interior rooms and crown molding. Most recently, I hired them to paint three new structural porch columns and my front door. While that may sound like a straightforward job, it really wasn't. Black structural columns are not something you see every day, so preparation, product selection, and attention to detail were critical to getting the look I wanted and ensuring the finish would hold up to the elements. Bob came out to provide the estimate. He was professional, easy to work with, and, most importantly, took the time to listen to what I was trying to achieve and the concerns I had about the project. He was also able to get the work scheduled within the same week. I worked closely with Ron, who I believe was the lead painter on the job. He was incredibly knowledgeable and detail-oriented. I supplied the INSL-X primer recommended for fiberglass columns and discussed paint options with him. He agreed with the approach and helped ensure the project was done the right way rather than just the fastest way. The work took two full days and exceeded my expectations. The crew took great care to protect my brand-new porch, covering the decking and railings thoroughly so there was no risk of paint getting where it didn't belong. What really stood out was the follow-up. Both Bob and Ron checked in independently after the work was completed to make sure I was satisfied. They also made it clear that if any issues came up, they would come back and make it right. The pricing was fair, the workmanship was excellent, and the customer service was outstanding from start to finish. It's refreshing to work with a company that still takes pride in doing quality work and standing behind it. I plan to use Monk's again next year for additional interior painting projects and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Monks is awesome. We worked with Scott and Gerald who were extremely responsive, quick, and easy to…read morework with. We had to get a lot of work in our basement - almost a full refinishing - and they were also the best value of the various companies we looked at. It's not surprising that you see their signs all over. Will definitely work with them again.

John did an amazing job renovating our upstairs bathroom and bedrooms. He's got a real eye for…read moredesign and was very helpful in not only executing the job and construction in a timely manner, but also helping me pick out the layout for everything. He custom made the shelving for my closets which was not only more affordable than buying shelving, but it made more sense his way, as did the bathroom layout he picked. Everyone who comes by to see our renovations tells us how amazing everything looks. Especially the closets! During the renovation I was early on in my pregnancy. John and his whole team were so respectful of keeping the home safe and clean for me during the renovation with as little disruption to me as possible. We have an elderly dog who is deaf and he and his staff always made sure he was safe and secure as well. He even brought his daughter by to meet us as potential babysitter for our future baby and our pets. He's an all around family man with a big heart. I highly recommend using him. Thank you John!

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Please do not use Castro construction they do l not do a good job. I had to call them back to…read morere-fix completed jobs Castro construction is a handyman that appears to be just learning the trait do not trust this company with big jobs. They was originally posted on Thumbtack and have since took down their posting as a pro for Thumbtack please do not go through the stress and aggravation. I went through do not use them for any work. i'm giving a one star just because they did return to refix what I already paid for.

We hired Castro Construction to build a deck, replace a window, and close off an old door -- and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. The entire crew was professional, punctual, and clearly took pride in their work. The finished product looks fantastic. Pricing was very fair, and any additions that came up during the job were handled honestly and without surprises. That kind of transparency goes a long way. I'm a licensed contractor myself -- I just don't do exterior work -- so I know what quality craftsmanship looks like, and Castro Construction delivered. I'll be recommending them to anyone I know who's looking for larger jobs. Thanks again to the whole crew!

I was a long-time customer with Weltman, and had a service contract with them for years. They were…read morealways very expensive, but reliable and dependable in an emergency. The Weltman family recently sold the business, and the quality of the service has suffered. I called for a very simple plumbing repair. The technician arrived hours late, then didn't have the needed $5 part on the truck. I told him to go to Home Depot which is ten minutes away and get it. I even offered to go myself, while he took a break. He stubbornly refused, and tried to improvise something, wasting over an hour on a simple job that should have taken five minutes. He failed, and ended up going to Home Depot anyway. This person was completely unprofessional and wasted my whole day. I would never hire him again. For what they charge, I am done with this company. I cancelled my service contract the next day.

Oh, Yelp showed real review for Weltman Home service! We…read morepaid a premium for this company to install a Carrier furnace on 12/18/2025. The very next day, the system stopped working completely, leaving our home with no heat. When we called their emergency line (609-490-4427), we were told this was "not an emergency," despite their advertised 24/7 emergency service guarantee. This is a clear violation of their own service policy. Having a brand-new furnace fail immediately--and being left without heat in winter with no emergency response--is extremely disappointing. We deeply regret choosing this company.