This is a follow up to my previous review. I hired A-Pro to complete a bathroom remodel and short…read moreversion, was not happy with the result in any way. After a, what seemed to me, long process, the owner and I were able to reach an agreement on the expectations of this job vs. the results and we figured an amicable solution in order for us both to move on and chalk this up as a learning experience for both. I respect the fact that the company worked with me and ultimately recognized my issues and were clearly intent on creating a solution for me. For that, I commend them and would recommend.

Description Of Work: Insulation of room…read more Drywall put up with it being skim coated and sanded three times Installed the new windows I bought Custom made mantel around brick hearth Custom made the framing around all door frames, windows, brick hearth and baseboards Painting My husband and I undertook a remodeling DIY that soon became apparent that we were well out of our range of skill, knowledge or natural talent. We thought that we had a very out dated family room which included pink shag carpet and dark "wood" paneling. Upon taking some of the paneling down, we found that the walls and paneling were extended below the floor. We also found that there were almost 2 sets of walls one with the studs and such as you would expect and a free floating type wall built on top to adhere the paneling to. It does not sound as big of a deal until you realize that it was done to hide the electrical work. At this point we decided that it was time to call in a professional. We had a few estimates given on the room and what it would take to completion and they ranged from $10,000 and up. A friend recommended Anthony from Strong Point Restoration. He came and looked at the room and did something that all the others did not, he told us where all our obstacles are. For example since this is a home built in the 50's our walls were uneven and not square, the room was not insulated properly, the electrical wires were getting pinched in some areas and were ok in others, there was a 3"inch gap between the wall and the sub floor. Our brick hearth that our wood stove is on was also uneven just to name a few items wrong. Anthony planned out with us what he can do and set out a vision of how he is going to fix the issues. He walked us through his plan from leveling out the interior walls, brick hearth, insulating and painting. His estimate came in at $9,800, but what really sold me was the way he included us on his plan and also pointed out several things all the others did not. In 2 weeks Anthony was here almost every day from about 9am till about 3pm. He was focused, skilled and an efficient energizer bunny. He has a keen eye for detail and perfection. I now have a room that I am proud to show off and honestly do not want to leave. We will be calling him again to remodel our out dated kitchen

Dan and his team provide excellent craftsmanship at reasonable prices. I am very happy with the…read morework they have done in my home. They recently replaced a number of windows, doors, and a mudroom floor. Everything looks great!

Skilled, honest, responsible, cordial (pick your adjective). Unless we're in a pinch time-wise then…read morewe'll always go with Dave. Dave and his crew do not rush through the job and instead make sure that it's done right. He stands by his work even if the last check has already cleared. Dave also associates himself with quality subs that specialize in the necessary highly skilled facets of his business (for example Signature Masonry does incredible work and rebuilt our chimney and completely reconstructed our basement bulkhead entrance with outstanding results). Most importantly, Dave and his crew treat your home like it's their home that they're working on. Can't get better than that.

Dave Lane has done a few home improvement projects around our home with excellent results. He…read moreinstalled a metal roof on our home along with siding. To this day, people stop at our home and are amazed at the look and the beautiful work. He remodeled our bathroom, completely gutted, and turn our 1970 bathroom into an oasis. He installed new flooring in four rooms of our house and took the time to make it flow seamlessly from one room to another. Once done, he transformed our living room with a detailed paint job giving the room a wow factor. Dave is in constant communication with the customer from the beginning of the project and through until the end of the project. He is very meticulous to meeting the customers wishes and their every need. You can tell he takes pride in his work and values his customers. Dave is definitely skilled and we have always appreciated his honesty of what will work or not work in every project he has completed for us. His work is worth every penny spent.

Do not hire Elite Installations…read more Elite Installations was nothing short of a nightmare. After a flood in our home while we had a 21-month-old and a 6-week-old they appeared to be doing things correctly. We later realized that was only because we were stuck in a hotel and couldn't see the shortcuts they were taking. They took advantage of a young family, trying to get back in their home. Fast-forward a year, and the truth came out: - They put the wrong carpet in one of our rooms. I will blame postpartum fog for not saying something sooner. - They installed our toilet in blatant violation of MA plumbing code, it wasn't even secured to the floor. This is basic, entry-level competence they couldn't manage. - they installed hardwood floors that warped and when they replaced it with LVT, they dint remove all the hardwood and now 1.5 years later it's warping again. - They did multiple other things incorrectly, and after constantly following up with them for 5 months, they did ultimately fix them. Despite constantly hyping themselves up on Facebook and recommending themselves at every turn, our experience proved they are not honest, they cut corners whenever possible, and they absolutely do NOT stand behind their work once they're paid. Look up the reviews, look up the litigation against them (which are being added too regularly), our situation is unfortunately not unique. To be clear, I have given elite MULTIPLE opportunities to remedy these issues and they refuse. If you value your home, money, your time, or your sanity, stay far away from this company. They are the last people you want to trust with your home.

Nightmare! Jerry is a snake and takes advantage of customers. He creates delays prolonging projects…read moreand he is dishonest. He takes deposits and then alters the contract and does not credit the customer. This man is a thief(We should have known by the multiple lawsuits pending with Elite) This was an oversight on our part . We were recommended to Elite by a friend but it has been a horror show and we will never use them for another project. Jerry should have his license revoked. Do not do business with this company.

i've been in The Remodeling business for a long time I've gone through plenty of plumbers, but I…read morefound the hidden gem in a pile of coal and Dad Life Plumbing Solutions came out on top. Excellent work on time and reasonably priced I come to appreciate the craftsmanship and workmanship of Dad life plumbing. When I called they were there. They pulled the permits. They did all the work and I am happy with the results. l would Refer them to anybody that needs a plumbing work done. Thanks again guys. Great work. NextGen home improvement, commercial, and residential

I am surprised this great family-owned business has not received any reviews yet. John and his team…read moreare responsive, honest and professional. Long story short, my skylight leaked on the night that my baby was due. After I had to deal with all the hospital things, I started to call roofers around my location to repair the roof. It turned out that it is the busiest time of the season for roof repair and almost no one got back to my message and those who did, they can't help me until December! I forgot how many calls I had to make but John called me back 10 minutes after I left my voice message. He understood my situation with a newborn baby, his partner Mark came to examine my skylight the next day morning and then started to schedule a date foe the fix. Although there were couple days were raining, the repair got postponed a little but the crew came as soon as the sky was clear. The crew arrived even earlier than the scheduled time. They took a more detailed look into the damaged area and explained to me how they are going to fix it. So the previous home owner installed a wrong type of skylight for this roof and also used asphalt sealant for rubber roof which damaged the rubber very bad. As you can see in photo 4-6, the wood frame was damaged by water. That's how the water came into my house. They replaced the correct skylight for my roof and re-did the rubber with the appropriate sealant. Greg, the technician, made a new wood frame for me and made sure every corner is sealed as you can see in photo 1 - 3. The crew is very knowledgeable and professional. They understand that roof problem is very time sensitive so they try their best to fix it for you! I definitely recommend Murphy and Son to everyone. p.s. As I mentioned, there were rainy days which delayed the repair. Mark helped me put a temporarily cover over the damaged area so the water wouldn't make further damaged. Another Plus!

"CAUTION !!! I did not hire them because I was forcibly told to pull the building permit myself or…read morethey were not doing any work! So I can only speak to my interview process with them. WARNING... If the home owner pulls the permits instead of the contractor the home owner becomes responsible not the contractor so it puts all liabilities on the homeowner. Contractors love this scenario ! When the homeowner obtains a building permit they are not eligible to access the Guaranty Fund established by the Home Improvement Law, M.G.L. c142A. This fund was created to protect homeowners from losses incurred as a result of contractor or sub-contractor work performed in a poor or un-workmanlike manner, or work that is in violation of common law or not up to code. RUN from any contractor that demands you to pull permits instead of them . Now I am receiving a threat letter that they are going to take legal action against me because I gave them this bad review and I did not even hire them???????? Can you imagine if I did! Oh by the way I did hire a contractor to repair my roof, and he has no problem pulling the building permits and is registered with HIC ......you know a true professional.

I've used Mike's services for three projects now - from a small patch work, to replacing stairs to…read morepainting our entire house (interior). Mike's work has always been top notch. He answers his calls and texts, shows up when he says and gets the job done. I highly recommend his company for home projects.

Small job had grown to bigger job I needed 4 cracked tiles…read morereplaced in a bathroom Mike called back a day after I left a message. He came and quoted a fair price on the small job. As I further spoke with Mike I became aware that a good friend uses his services regularly in his real estate business. I then spoke with Mike about a tileback splash in my kitchen. The job turned out exceptional. Mike listened to me and the finished job was done in a timely and professional manner. Mike quoted both the small tile job and backsplash job separately but we agreed on a price that was acceptable to both of us. Basically Mike gave a better price if he completed both jobs. Jobs were done timely and with excellent workmanship. 3 people home owners need: 1) a good electrician - check 2) a good plumber - check 3) a good handyman - check - Mike's number is now in my contacts I'm also having him quote several other jobs also. Paul C.