This review is long overdue for work we had done in October. We needed a contractor to turn a large…read morebedroom into 2 smaller bedrooms for our kids. We needed framing, sheetrock, electrical, trim and closets built. Joe was way more responsive than all other contractors and was very reasonable with costs. The price was exactly what he quoted us. (Another contractor was supposed to start before we found Joe and completely ghosted us around the start date.) Lou was the main guy who was here several days and he was great. We felt totally comfortable with him in our home. Our 4 year old son kept asking where Lou was after the project was completed. Lou worked around us when it came to hours that worked best for our family. Our kids love their bedrooms. And our 4 year old son finally sleeps in his own bed. We will be calling Joe when we are ready to remodel our kitchen and bathrooms.

DISASTER. Turn and run. We hired Joe for a large 203K project. We had problems from the very…read morebeginning: he was slow to start, kept changing his mind about the game plan, complained about the fact that he could get no money up front--terms of the 203K that he had of course agreed to--and pressured us to give him significant up-front money to "help him start". He instructed me in June of 2024 to rush to buy materials for a small bathroom that was still mostly unfinished in April of 2025; that kind of thing happened multiple times. His workers were inadequately supervised, and he was difficult to reach, often saying things like I'm at a kid's soccer game, out to dinner with my daughter, etc. The way that 203K's work is that HUD inspectors come out at regular intervals to make sure that adequate work has been done to make a draw from the total budget. Joe did a bunch of stuff merely to look busy to justify the first draw, in August: a slap-dash exterior paint job over crumbling paint that made a mess and did not hold, for instance. Between the first and the second draw, there was slow but meaningful progress--but by then we were 5 months into a job that we were told would take 4-6 months, and nowhere near done. During much of that 3-month interval he had just one guy working on our huge project, an electrician. After the second draw, in late November, he basically just stopped working on the house. We were making double housing payments the whole time, of course, so we panicked. We were almost out of money. After numerous calls and messages failed to get him to pick up the pace, at the urging of our lender, we scheduled a third draw, 3 months after the second one. At that draw, the HUD inspector certified that no work had been done, so no funds would be paid out. That's when we finally worked up the nerve to fire him. It was terrifying, because our lender told us that we would have trouble getting anyone to take on such a large project with only what was left in the budget after Joe depleted it. By the grace of God, we did find one. He swept in and got the job done in about 4 months. We finally moved in almost exactly one year after closing. Of course we had two mortgage payments the whole time. The work could have been finished within 6 months, or close to it, if we had found a great contractor like the one we found after we fired Mr. Depiano. Working with Mr. Depiano was harrowing. We were newbs at this, and therefore easy to fool. DON'T MAKE OUR MISTAKE.

EXTREMELY satisfied with the job they did for me. Seth is terrific. Has a good eye for what needs…read moreto be done. I can't recommend them highly enough. They will be doing another job for me in the future, I know it's in good hands!

AVOID THIS COMPANY! Had flooring installed by them weeks ago and it is cracking already. They also…read moreinstalled a toilet which leaked a few weeks after the installation. Total trash company. One owner left the company and the remaining owner is unresponsive to issues.

Nasella was referred to us by Ridley Twp. Actually, they gave us a whole list to choose from…read more First guy we called, Steve Nasella, he answered right away. I explained the situation; house is being sold, need concrete work for OCC Cert. Steve did as promised, checked out the job, his office got right back to me with a quote. Job is finished. They followed up with an email, job is done. No delays or communication issues.

From the owner: Locally owned and operated construction company since 1983.read more

From the moment we contacted Elite, we knew we were in good hands with Steve. He was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and able to pinpoint exactly what needed to be done to repair our deck. He corrected a botched job (done by another untrustworthy contractor) and did so with such finesse that you'd never even notice where he made his repairs. He was communicative, even taking the time to explain to us what was wrong and what needed to be done to make the appropriate repairs. He was prompt, diligent, and a hard worker. He completed our job in a timely fashion and arrived whenever he said he would. His prices were competitive and reasonable. Overall, we had such a great experience with Steve at Elite, we cannot recommend them enough. If you're looking for a good contractor, you've found it here. Thanks so much, Steve!

Steve and his company was referred to me by a friend and I could not be more satisfied with his…read moresuperb service. He went above and beyond what was expected from a roofing company. Steve coated and repaired my roof in Aug 2017 and approximately 1 month later I found water in my basement. After I did an exhausting search for the source of the leak and Steve coming to assess his work (which was still in excellent condition), through our discussion he suggested other potential causes and how to investigate them. Ultimately, I found that the source of my basement water was a leaky toilet next door. His suggestions and guidance really made the difference! Overall, his professionalism, timeliness in responding to emails, ease of payment, pricing, and of course his work are all top notch. I especially appreciate how he walked me through the process of getting my roof done (as a physician, I knew little about) and supplemented with before/after photos. Highly recommend!

so grateful for the opportunity to work with Brian and his crew. Their care and attention to detail…read morewas exceptional as well as the workmanship they provide. I would give them a 5+ and would recommend them to family and friends . Kathy P

"Brian and his team help me re create my parents bathroom more to their needs, very pleased with…read morethe communication and quality from start to finish"

Thank you yelp! My mother used Fresh Renovations thanks to yelp. I used them thanks to yelp and…read moremy mom's recommendation. Gerry's professionalism is top notch. Gerry and his team are amazing. They are the contractors that YOU wished you hired. He is responsive via phone and text. Big Plus - Shows up every day (and sometimes Saturday). Another plus... His team works the full day. His estimate was spot on and very fair. He finished on time, so the project is not dragged out. He is trustworthy and gives honest recommendations (which we followed - glad we did). We started out with a few small items and with the quality of work he was producing - we added on. A few of things we had done new floors installed throughout 90% of the home paint every room popcorn ceiling gone! special designs in the hall and bedroom closet organization shelving recessed medicine cabinet all doors replaced new hardware the main project was our master bath which we love. Gerry and his team gave our home a much-needed refresh. We are beyond happy. This is the contractor of your dreams. We have a few other projects and can't wait to use him again. Feel free to message me with any questions. Check out my before and after pictures.

Jerry managed the renovation of three areas of the first floor: A new front door, replacing the…read morekitchen cabinets, along with a new quartz counter and new range hood and tiled backsplash; and a new rear 5-panel bowed picture window that opens. Estimates were provided for all work. As the homeowner, I was able to select all design aspects, and Jerry was careful. He also repainted the kitchen.

I will start by saying I am a perfectionist, so I have very high expectations when it comes to work…read morebeing done on my home. I have worked with two other contractors recently, and I can honestly say that they don't come even remotely close to the quality of work that Carlos and his crew provided. Carlos and Victor remodeled my entire bathroom, removing and reinstalling new tile, a vanity, mirror, light fixture, toilet and other bathroom accessories in addition to spackling and painting. From start to finish, Carlos demonstrated an extreme attention to detail and a genuine commitment to making sure everything was done properly. He does not cut corners, and he takes the time to do things the right way even when it requires extra effort. For example, he noticed that my bathroom floor was not properly leveled, something that could have easily been overlooked or simply worked around. Instead, he took the time to correct the problem and make sure everything was properly leveled before continuing with the project. He even painted door trim outside of my bathroom to make sure it transitioned well with the bathroom, something that was not his responsibility. That level of care and thoroughness is exactly what you hope for in a contractor. The spackling and painting were absolutely immaculate. I have hired professional painters in the past who did not come close to the quality of the paint job Carlos delivered. Painting is 90% prep work: sanding and spackling. You can tell when a contractor understands the difference prep work makes, and Carlos and his group certainly does. Carlos and his crew were also kind, respectful, professional, and a pleasure to have working in my home. They were extremely conscientious about keeping everything clean throughout the project. In fact, I commented to my husband that my house looked cleaner after they left than it did before they started! Another thing that really stood out to me was the pricing. His prices are more than fair considering the quality of work, attention to detail, and level of care he provides. You TRULY feel that Carlos takes pride in his work and wants his customers to be completely satisfied with the finished product. It is VERY rare to find that these days. I could not be happier with the work C&N Construction LLC did for me. If you are are fussy about the details and looking for a contractor you can trust, who is meticulous, honest, thorough, reasonably priced, and genuinely cares about doing the job right, I would HIGHLY recommend Carlos and his crew. They exceeded my expectations, and I would absolutely use them again for future projects.

We had Carlos and his helpers (Enrique & Estalia) fix the slow leak around our front big window,…read moresince Carlos did a fabulous job with the other leaking window. I think that Carlos is very educated with construction and/ or a genius about fixing things. Carlos explained why we had a leak in great detail thoroughly before he fixed the problem. We will hire Carlos in the future when we have another problem. He provided us with a written estimate before starting, and he is very thorough with his communication.

Sam and his team helped us renovate a pool room into a music studio. They painted, installed…read morechandeliers and recessed lighting, and removed cabinetry. Sam called every day to check in on our satisfaction with that day's work and was passionate about ensuring everything aligned with our vision. His contractor Eric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and did great work. We love the result!

Sam and his team (Felix and Jose) really did a nice job with my bathroom remodel. They started on…read morethe 20th of April and finished up around the 10th of May. Full demo and remodel of bathroom. If anyone needs bathroom work done I would highly recommend. Pricing was very fair.

Thanks to the Yelp Guaranteed Service program! Contractor Pros responded to my request for…read moreelectrical service in my almost 90 year old home. There was some old, degrading wire that we discovered and needed to have removed/replaced. William contacted me quickly, reviewed photos of the job, and gave me a fair quote. Ryan came out a few days later at my request, they would have come out sooner but my schedule didn't allow it. Ryan took care of the main problem. A couple days later NMA came back from a trip and noticed part of his room had no power. I contacted them again and they advised they will be right out. They came, found that the connection to the panel was loose, They made sure that everything was working before they left. William and Ryan were responsive, friendly and professional. Their price was fair. I would recommend them and would use them again.

These men are NOT certified or licensed. I repeat, they…read moreare NOT licensed. I urge you to look elsewhere. They hire out help from guys who are not licensed and will come to your home and quite possibly cause you more havoc than good. Ask them up front for licensing, insurance and if they are registered as electricians, plumbers, etc. The man who says that he is in charge is operating under the identity of another man listed as the business owner. They have different phone numbers and if you catch him off guard he will tell you his real name is either Lewis when his name is William :/ This young man sent out guys to my property that had no idea what they were doing. They tampered with both my electrical and plumbing and I had to have the work assessed by a professional and take pictures and make records of everything for legal reasons. It is very possible that many of these yelp reviews are from family and friends or paid third party. Be very careful who you let in your home. ALWAYS ask for their detailed paperwork and match it up with their driver's license if you have to. Whatever it takes because there is A LOT of fraud out here nowadays. I learned the hard way and I'm trying to help others not to have to. Wish you all the best in your home projects.

Smart Choice Built a Deck that was 9 ft off the ground, 12 x 48 ft using Gorilla Deck. The deck…read morewas built to withstand a hot tub and a portion of it that can be made into a screened in porch at a later date. The stairs have a landing halfway down and there are vinyl railings. We have been saving for this project for a few years and have gotten multiple quotes. Not only did Smart Choice come in at the lower to mid range of the quotes but our gut told us that he had more knowledge and more attention to detail than others we had spoken to. Most of the other quotes were from larger firms where the sales guy comes out to quote and they send some crew out to do the work. I always like to know the person who is doing the work. Dimitri could not have been more attentive to our wants when planning the project, asking us things to learn the why of what we want so he could give us options. He was extremely professional, always did exactly what he said he would and was very considerate of our home and our needs of our dog using the back yard. Every day Dimitri would explain where he was in the process, he would give us a timeline and tell us his challenges and what he was planning to do...talk about piece of mind. I can't wait to hire Dimitri again. We have already talked to him about a couple inside projects in our laundry room as well as our bathrooms. I would hire him in a heartbeat. If you don't call him you are missing out. Our deck is beautiful...we love the look...way nicer than we ever imagined. It feels and looks like it is built to last...there was no one thing that we were concerned about throughout the entire process. Thanks!Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

We can't say enough good things about Smart Construction! Dimitri and his crew of professionals did…read morea fantastic job on our deck and patio. He was always on time, responded to all our messages fast and was on point at every step of the process. Contractors often tend to be a hassle to deal with, but this company truly stood out. They started the project sooner than planned and discussed every little detail on the way to make sure we were satisfied. Our township have some tough rules on size due to irrigation issues, but Dimitri's solution worked out great without compromising on design and overall look. We love our new outdoor area!