MUST READ: so this will not even breach the surface of the stuff from these people!! As a quick…read morebackground, We are currently renters and this job was set up through the landlord. We will be purchasing this home however. The first day they came, they entered my home without knocking-and every day after that. Left trash in the yard. A week goes by-their hours are arrive between 8-9 am, leave by 12-2pm. I text and ask him if he can tell me about what they are doing before they head out because we will be buying the house. He told me "the scope of work was in the contract the landlord has." Umm-ok. I didn't bring it up again as he made himself clear-talk to the landlord if you want to know. During the weekends they were gone. I needed to go downstairs to do laundry-this is where the FUN really began. they had never turned any lights out and they had been on the whole week. I should have checked that myself. When I went downstairs I found out real quick they took the support out from under the stairs leading down! I went downstairs and was immediately SMACKED in the face with what smelled like old urine and sewage! There is a Pittsburgh toilet down there right under the steps, out in the open. We were told by landlord the toilet needed fixed before we ever used it. The Arbuckle's never asked me about it, but they used it. who knows how many times-they never flushed it and it sat there for days-I couldn't believe I didn't smell it upstairs because it made the whole basement smell! I cannot express enough how absolutely disgusting this was! When confronted he said "I take blame for the toilets, I'll tell my laborers not to use it" umm-ok and who is going to clean it?! Clearly not them! -The pathway to my laundry was riddled with tools, trash, and best of all an old-old electric plug box thing that was lying on my wet basement floor that is known for flooding. It was lit up and an extension cord was plugged into it, while it was plugged into my ceiling?! Only a picture could really describe this-I unplugged both. This is what they used to run the jack hammer. My basin sinks were clean when they got there, were now filled with tools and debris and garbage. They did not clean them up when they were done. Remember when I asked if we could discuss what they were doing down there and he replied with "it's in The contract". It came off kind of rude for no reason. I never expected to hear from him and Then THIS happens: when he texted me back about the toilet, he texts that after I asked him about it and after he sent his response, he "tried" to talk to me-let me explain: the door inside my home that leads to the basement-I locked it because I did not like how they entered unannounced. I have dogs, obviously he's aware of this. In his text he said he tried knocking on the door and every time he did the dogs started barking, he called my name out and no one answered. My first thought-nobody heard you over my dogs barking-hmmmm-ok. As he would have heard, they bark a lot-you learn not to react every time. Why didn't he just call or text me? Then tells me that he got my son's attention (who was home from school sick that day and happened into the kitchen to grab a snack), I don't know how long Arbuckle tried to get attention this way. This is the first I'm hearing of this (this happened a couple days prior to him texting me about it). He says he had my son come into the basement and he explained what they were doing and asked him to tell me and followed that with several question marks in the text-as in, he should have told you... what's the problem with this you wonder? My son is 13 years old and Autistic-not just I tell people he's autistic to explain away behaviors or get weird attention-he is actually diagnosed with Autism. He doesn't recall things well. this is absolutely not ok! How incredibly unprofessional. A complete stranger to take my child down to the basement and talk to him like an adult? I can keep going, but this last part was by far the worst!!! Now it's been approximately a month or more since they "completed" the job. Come to find out they took the cord for one of the dehumidifiers (there are two-it's that wet down there) and along with a second extension cord (two extension cord plugged together) plugged it into a regular outlet-NOT a GFI outlet and then plugged into the sum pump thing they installed!! Fire hazard much? They put cement on one half of the basement floor and did not smooth it out or seal it. the water that was originally seeping up through the floor is now seeping up through the cement and now over a month later is still covered in wet spots, They put the vinyl type of sheeting stapled to the walls, the kind of stuff that maybe goes behind the wall? This goes beyond poor customer service and poor craftsmanship. Overall...disturbing. I'm still processing everything!

Scott and his team were outstanding. I needed extensive waterproofing done in my basement which…read moreincluded a cement block wall rebuild. I had 3 estimates and chose Arbuckle since Scott was the only one who estimated my job at the best price. I would absolutely recommend him at 5 stars!

I hired Sipes and Son General Contractors to perform a few activities: brick pointing and sealing…read morenear my front porch and garage; installing a metal pipe column to support a ceiling/floor; and removing and replacing drywall in a ceiling so floor joists could be inspected. The sales rep/owner Chad Sipes came to my house to talk about my projects. He gave me an estimate of $5,000, which I thought was a little high, but all home-improvement companies during the pandemic seem to be charging high prices. I hired Sipes and Son because they have been in business since the year 2000, they perform the services that I needed, and because they had excellent reviews on other websites such as the Better Business Bureau. The work was performed over about one month, because some of the work was for the exterior of my house, and the weather in January and February was snowy. Four workers came to my house off and on, and all of them were very courteous and professional. I feel very happy with the quality of their work. I expect the brick pointing and sealing to prevent rainwater from damaging my bricks and foundation. The pipe column and drywall were my husband's idea, and they probably were not necessary, but at least we can have peace of mind that our floor will always be sturdy. I am strongly considering hiring Sipes and Son to remodel my kitchen and bathrooms.

I had a small job- a void space under my sidewalk was causing subsidence. Sipes & Son was the first…read morequote I got for the work. They responded quickly, and were out looking at it the day after I called. The tech was knowledgeable and came up with a solution and a reasonable quote, which was delivered in writing the next day. While I ended up finding another solution, I was impressed by their responsiveness, and they are on my list of contractors to use in the future.

Disrespectful. I don't know any company who would deliberately disrespect people's property. Park…read moreon the property you're trying to get business from. What kind of fool would continue to park in front of properties you have no business with? As a professional, a REAL PROFESSIONAL, you should have enough respect and courtesy to ask if you can park in front of other properties. What gets me is that you sat there an additional hour just because? I could NEVER consider this company for anything but bad publicity and workers, who don't care about reviews. Your work is your money, so is your professionalism

After replacing my roof, I have tried numerous times to contact them, without any success. The job…read moreis not finished to my satisfaction. They answer the phone and promise that someone will be in touch with me soon. Still waiting.

I was looking around for a contractor for an out of state property in Pittsburgh, PA and I'm from…read morethe west coast. CJ was quick to respond and had great communication throughout the process. He did a walkthrough of the property and gave me honest advice. He made sure everything would be prepared if I wanted to go through with purchasing the property. I would reach out again.

We had a second-floor water leak one day and came home to water dripping from our dining room…read moreceiling. We had used a different company suggested through our insurance to fix the leak, but did not have the ceiling fixed at the same time for unrelated reasons. When it came time to fix the ceiling, we could not get the previous company to return our calls so we turned to MXCP Construction. We had a consultation over the phone and I agreed for them to start the job the following week. They arrived promptly, assessed the damage in person, and talked me through the repair and patch process. They got to work right away and finished the repairs on the same day including the texture. The ceiling repair had to dry so it could not be completed on the same day. The crew cleaned up and took all the debris with them. The price was reasonable, they were timely, and the ceiling looked good!

We bought a house with a tile roof that hadn't been maintained for many, many years. Roberts…read moreRoofing has gone above and beyond to fix the damaged areas of our roof (which were many!). They are always on time, have fabulous communication, and have the highest quality work you can get in the area. My family is thankful to have had Roberts Roofing ensure our tile roof is in tip top shape.

I'll admit -- I'm somewhat picky about contractors -- but Robert's has set a new gold standard for…read morewhat a contractor can be in my mind. We recently purchased a 100 year old house with a slate roof that appeared to be on its last legs. Though at first we thought we had a few years left, we quickly discovered multiple leaks. When we started calling roofing, several said that repair was effectively impossible for a slate roof of this age (quoting an astronomical sum for a replacement), and additionally that because of the existing slate, even replacement with an asphalt shingle roof would be extraordinarily expensive. One company that only did slate roofs even looked at the job and refused to bid because the replacement was "too large for them." One of our big goals was to keep the house in touch with the aesthetic of the neighborhood -- which meant that slate or tile was really required. While they did bid a full replacement as well, Robert's suggested that a repair was also possible -- effectively writing a contract that would repair all damaged slate that they found including damaged underlayment (but not structure damage). They noted that they preferred to repair the roofs since it was overall less wasteful and can get significant extension on the roof life. They also had a decent quantity of "pittsburgh weathered" slate that was in good condition, based on other jobs they had done in the area where they had been able to salvage the slate. This reduced the difference in the appearance of the replaced slate when the job was done (though our job was large enough to need additional "new" slate as well). Their bidding process was by far the most professional we saw of any company -- they used a drone to evaluate the roof, and as we moved towards signing a detailed typed contract one of their foremen came out to evaluate the roof directly and ensure they would have enough material to complete the work (in our case, this did result in revising the contract price up slightly). Other companies literally wrote up a handwritten itemized scrawl for their 6 figure replacement cost, based on evaluation from the ground only. Along the same lines, both during the bidding process, as well as during and after the project, it was always easy to get someone knowledgeable on the phone -- regardless of if it was a question of cost or a technical question about the install or replacement. Additionally, Roberts was able to supply several addresses and photos of in progress repairs they had done. I do wish that they could have had a number of these ready to go (they should be proud of the work they do!), but it took a few days for them to supply them. That said, it was reasonably easy to see repairs they had done that looked quite natural. They also help to arrange for a subcontractor to replace dormer siding on top of our slate roof without a mark up. While the work was underway the crew was very professional. The site was impeccably clean every day after they left. They also patiently spent time with me answering questions about progress every day. During the work, they did, indeed, discover that several rafters had failed necessitating emergency structural repairs. They did the work to immediately effect the repairs and left the roof watertight all within one day. Obviously this is a highly stressful situation for a homeowner, but their crew and central office both demonstrated a zen-like level of calm and focus that was extremely comforting. To do this repair, they did need to tear some holes in the ceiling of our finished attic -- and did some additional damage inside the attic due to how the tarps were taped to the ceiling plaster, but they also connected us with a contractor they trusted who was able to repair all of the interior damage. As the work proceeded, it quickly became clear that there was significantly more damaged slate than they had originally anticipated -- all in, it was approximately half of the total roof area that needed to be replaced. However, they kept their commitment to take the burden of the cost of that overage, and we paid exactly what was quoted, plus a comparably modest sum for the unanticipated structural repairs. Since the work has finished, we've been able to rely on them for advice about other related projects on our roof, which they don't do directly (notably, questions about various tradeoffs on our gutter system that they weren't able to subcontract). Several months after the repairs, we noticed some of the underlayment in the garage appeared to have been split/damaged during the installation of the roof. With basically no questions asked, Robert's sent out a team and made the necessary repair. Though no project of this scope is without minor issues, Robert's clearly went above and beyond my expectations from a roofing company to deliver a solid repair and have demonstrated that they are committed to the happiness of their customers. I highly recommend them.

Inks did a fantastic job on my roof and gutters. Great price and friendly staff. Definitely…read morerecommend them

Inks did our roof, front porch and siding four years ago. This year we decided to add an addition…read morealong with a covered deck, on the back of our home. The job was done well and the compliments from friends and family are a testament to the a job well done. As with all home projects there were a few hiccups along the way, but in the end, everything was completed to our satisfaction. We highly recommend Inks to all who have asked. Do yourself a favor and use Inks Installations for your next project.

Stough Painting & Contracting put on a new roof yesterday. I appreciated how the owner, Glen,…read moreexplained the roof system that was to be installed. I worked for a roofing company in Florida so I understood what he was installing and knew he was being honest during the whole process. Construction and roofing costs have increased dramatically over the last 5 years, but Glen was reasonable. While they were doing the roof, I was fixing something inside. Unfortunately, dealing with an old house you never know what to expect. Well, something broke that I don't have the ability to fix myself. I went outside and asked Glen his opinion. He said would give me a quote and can do the job next week. I'm so glad to have found him!

Not only did Glen respond in a matter of minutes after I reached out, but he also provided a quote…read moreand was able to schedule me in within a few days. These guys work fast, and they're very knowledgeable in their field. Last but most certainly not least, they completed the requested job in less than 5 hours. I honestly thought it would take longer, but they came out, got to work and finished.