I recently opened a coffee shop and, as I got closer to opening, my punch list grew pretty rapidly…read more About a week before opening, John Borden walked into the cafe just to talk coffee and welcome me to town. After a talking for a bit, John mentioned that he is a contractor and that, should I need any help getting open, he would be available for a few days. Flash forward four months and John has now helped several times. He repaired a section of flooring that got water logged, built a custom Maple counter (to satisfy ADA requirements), sourced, crafted & installed beautiful chair rails, created a custom menu board & even designed and built a coat rack. All of this plus a few odd jobs to get me through my building inspection. John takes pride in his work and his passion for fine craftsmanship shows in the details. I was most impressed with the way he works so clean. At the end of a work day, it's like he was never there. With Borden Construction you will find efficient, skilled & conscientious craftsmanship~ something that isn't easy to find nowadays.

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We chose Pine Street for a full house remodel (replacing electric, plumbing, major structural…read morerevisions) of an historical home in the West Chester borough. Our primary objective was the highest quality work that would preserve the historical aspect of the home, but fully modernized and at the lowest reasonable cost. Nearly three years since we engaged them and we continue to feel like that was the best decision we could have possibly made. The essential things that made this experience wonderful for us, particularly as first-time home renovators, were the detailed planning and rigorous project management, the quality of craftsmanship and expert network, and the incredibly warm professionalism and care of the team. In sum, they delivered below our initial cost projections and ahead of time -- nearly the opposite of all the horror stories we've heard about some of the other crews. In the beginning, it was a very difficult decision to choose Pine Street. Their cost projections were higher than their competitors by A LOT. I nearly dismissed them because of it. But the level of detail and thoughtfulness in the bid really won me over. When I questioned competitors about some of the detail included in the PS bid, they would always respond that if that happened, they would need to increase costs, etc. It really made me worry about what final costs would eventually be and I ultimately chose PS for their transparency and integrity. Perhaps the best element of the entire project was the onsite project manager. This is a person who will be your main point of contact throughout, who will have all of the answers and will ultimately know your home better than you do. This is an enormous gift and a real relief in what would otherwise be a stressful time. Ours would call us proactively, make great suggestions and recommendations (things that you just don't know as you begin, but that are revealed as you get started). For example, he had a piece of reclaimed barn wood in his garage that he used as an accent piece in a stairwell or, in another case, was able to use parts of the existing rafters as trim in the bedroom. These little things feel brilliant when you're trying to preserve the feel of the home and keep costs low -- and these are simply things we never could have anticipated in the planning stage. This role in your remodel can really magnify the experience as a client. Another aspect to consider is that Pine Street has cultivated a network of people they trust over years of experience and working together. Every single person who came through our house was knowledgeable, respectful and responsive. The team would not have allowed it to be any other way. Further, at the end of the project, they gave us a portfolio of contact information for each person that had worked on the house, so if anything goes wrong or we need some additional work, we have a network of folks that know the house and that we know we can trust (and who, by the way, will be very quick to respond out of respect for their relationship with Pine Street). Finally, the part that is hardest to articulate, is the warm professionalism that the team brings. You'll feel it first with Brendon when you call with your first inquiry, but you'll leave feeling nearly astonished that the entire team carries it forward: problems will be addressed and solved before you even hear about them; the site will be clean at the end of every day without fail; the team will stop what they're doing when you enter to make sure you can see and understand the steps that are being taken (and they never got impatient with our very frequent visits). Again, all things we didn't know before we started but ended up defining the quality of our experience. It is an important decision to choose the right partner in these efforts. I can get easily stressed out by the volume of decisions that need to be made and was vigilant about costs and timing. The Pine Street team exceeded most of our expectations and left us knowing we made absolutely the right decision.

We had a very large scale renovation done by Pine Street that took about four months. They were…read morealways professional, provided great design advice along the way, and for the most part communicated well. This was a big project organizing lots of materials, people--including us, the clients and juggling unexpected structural issues, so of course there were a few minor hiccups along with way and the project took a bit longer than initially expected, but this was in part because of change orders we made. All in all, a great experience. This was our first renovation and it was as painless as you can get. We've been recommending Pine Street for the high quality, good design suggestions and smooth process.

I will give credit where credit is due and say that the final piece I received was beautiful and…read morewhat I asked for. HOWEVER, the lack of communication and unprofessionalism was extraordinary. My only request was that the cabinet be installed before Thanksgiving. I placed the order the second week of October and was assured "this will be an easy project, no problem." Jose went out of his way to tell me several days and times that the cabinet would be delivered (without me asking, before my requested date), always to cancel one or two days ahead of time. Once even cancelling 45 minutes before he was supposed to come when my husband had left work early to meet him at the house. At one point he sent a picture of the cabinet that clearly was nowhere near being finished. How was supposed to install the cabinet the 10 other times he said he would before I received the picture when it clearly hadn't even been started?? When I suggested that I didn't think I should have to pay full price for a project that was nothing but a headache and 20 days late I was literally laughed at. If you want a piece of furniture and don't mind getting the run around and the piece being delivered way past when you are told, then this is the place for you! Needless to say I will not be a repeat customer.

From the owner: Rios Heritage wood working specializes in Custom Cabinetry, Furniture refinishing and Restoration…read more Established in 1985, this operation has served many states Delaware, Pennsylvania , Mary Land, New Jersey and New York. Jose Rio is the owner and woodworker of Rios Heritage wood working and offers personal service to our customers, both residential and commercial. Jose Rios has a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of all types of wood, domestic and exotic. The craftsmanship esthetic design and high quality work come through in each project. He features environmentally-friendly finishes, that look great and feel great, along with being extremely durable. Jose Rio is a respected wood artisan and master finisher can build and restore anything from fireplace surrounds, mantels, built-in cabinets, bookcases, desks, specialty wall units, Kitchen cabinetry, Pianos and one of a kind furniture pieces. If you have an idea, Jose Rio can help transform your thoughts into reality. For a personal consultation, please call us profession is waiting for your dream project for needs.

I have Used this company for a few years now! Always on time and very professional…read more I will continue to used them for all my jobs needed in my home.I will not go anywhere else Customer for life!

Tim is a great guy who clearly takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about doing the job the…read moreright way. He's family-oriented, dependable, and willing to show up when people need him most. I found myself in a tough situation after another company completely botched a TV mounting job, and Tim didn't hesitate to come out on a Sunday -- on Father's Day, no less -- with his son and make it right. That level of dedication and integrity is rare these days. Thank you, Tim. You're a true example of professionalism and character, and I wish you nothing but continued success moving forward. I will be a repeat customer.