Sebastian is so much fun to work with. He is creative and has such good ideas. I wanted to put…read morefolding stairs up to my useless attic. There I store items not presently needed but not ready for the garbage heap. Sebastian was the first to answer my call and his ideas captured me into rejecting other later applicants. After the stairs came the wonderful suggestion of reconstructing one section of the attic. In this space I could walk standing up and a beautiful bedroom and office was constructed. The work was done quickly and professionally. By Christmas I had an extra bedroom to accommodate my many overnight visitors, particularly grandchildren. The transformation is magical. Here is a picture of before and after. I am hoping to continue with this construction in some months under Sebastian's visionary supervision

I hired Sea Beast Design & Construction (Sebastian Barbagallo) as General Contractor for a…read moreresidential project in Fair Lawn, NJ under a written contract in March 2026.. I paid Sea Beast $68,190 against the contract and separately paid $17,176 directly for materials I had no contractual obligation to pay -- $85,366 total -- yet MULTIPLE major scope items remained incomplete or not meaningfully progressed with only weeks left on the schedule. These included the porticos, exterior brick samples, simple framing and finish details, unable to install simple door hardware, the HVAC condenser pad (the condenser itself was paid for but not on site), step repointing and masonry, main electrical service, exterior hardware, interior doors (despite a $3,000 advance for them), and the kitchen, which was never properly coordinated, ordered or released. Sea Beast also failed to provide the conditional lien waivers, a simple bill that wasn't a demand for money that needs to be today which was required with each progress payment, and continued to demand additional payment while materially overbilled relative to work completed. I issued a formal Notice of Performance Issue on April 4, 2026 requiring a written cure plan, manpower and sequencing plan, procurement status, revised schedule, lien waivers, and payment reconciliation. Sea Beast acknowledged receipt but did not provide the required cure documentation. I issued a Notice of Default on April 8, 2026 under the contract's default provision, which required cure commencement within 36 hours. The required cure was not provided. I terminated the contract for default and am pursuing damages. I would not hire Sea Beast Design & Construction again and would not recommend them for residential general contracting work. I've filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.

After nearly 30 years standing, we needed to have our cabana restored…read more Only one person could bring this project to its fullest life - Freestone Homes. Brent took the extra time in planning with us to make sure this backyard family icon was reimagined and modernized to fully house all of the gatherings we host with our large family. With any remodel of an older structure, unforeseen issues that needed attention were uncovered. But Brent had the know-how and extensive knowledge to list out all of our options in how to best move forward, both from a structural perspective as well as budgetary. Extraordinary precision, incredible vision to execution, talent, expertise - the finished product speaks for itself! We love it!

From the owner: Freestone Home Solutions provides high-quality handyman services, small renovations, and practical…read morehome improvement consulting. From nursery conversions and bathroom or kitchen updates to custom garage storage and detail-oriented repairs, we focus on efficient timelines, clear communication, and workmanship you can trust—without upsells, pressure, or surprises.

Tom is a dependable guy who does great work on any kind of household project you might need. He…read moreassembled my deck furniture and did several repairs in my home to my satisfaction and I am very particular! I would definitely recommend him to anybody who needs a handyman, he is well qualified.

Tom helped us with multiple problems in our new home. His tile work was exceptional. He was always…read moreresponsive with questions and timely with scheduling. Very glad to have him helping us fix up our house, great guy all around! Also very reasonable and fair pricing, including how he gave a maximum estimate up front and if he goes under it in terms of hours worked, he charges you less.

One of the hardest working, capable, and efficient families and businesses you'll find anywhere…read more Top-notch work ethic, consummate professionals, and all around an incredible family business that has most assuredly stood the test of time. Go CATCO. :)

From the owner: Catanzaro & Sons Demolition is an established name in the New Jersey construction industry. Founded…read moreby Thomas H. Catanzaro in 1969, and under his direction the company has integrated the demolition arena through his hands on philosophy. CATCO has experienced OSHA trained personnel specializing in dismantling structures. From selective demo. to steel cutting, we have the right crew to get the job done safely and quickly. Our team is experienced and highly skilled in all work classifications related to the demolition industry. Call us today for more information.

I'm not one to give reviews but I must speak about the excellent professionalism and attention to…read moredetail that Bob Mazzola, the Owner of Atrium Development Modular Home Company gave to me. From day one he provided all the information that I needed to change a small building lot that I've owned and paid taxes on for several years into a money-making beautiful home that I could easily live in. However, I decided to rent out my new home for a formidable profit. Bob answered all my questions and provided me with the benefit of his years of knowledge in the business. I wholeheartedly recommend Atrium International to anyone looking to build a quality home at a very reasonable price.

If your thinking about going modular please go with another company. My wife and I decided to go…read morethis way because of cost and a promise of a quick turn around. We gave owner Bob Mazzola a price we wanted to spend to which he agreed. Well in the end the price was 50,000 more then we agreed because we ended up having to finish the house ourselves. The excavator he hired walked off the job because he said he under estimated job and we ended up having to rent equipment and do it ourselves just to get at CO so we could move in. Bob uses contractors he does not know or finds on craigslist and when they do garbage work and you complain to him his response is what would you like me to do or as he said to my wife that we she was being to picky when she complained that the front cement steps where falling apart and that the spackling was cracking. When I complained to him that the basement floor was cracked and had a 2inch hump. His response was that he was never building a home again in the winter. How did that help us. Also the quality of Simplex homes is awful. We've had electrical problems and they don't tell you that interior studs our on 24"centers and if someone slams a door the whole house shakes. Go with a stick built done by a more reputable builder. The modular wont save money and you wont be as happy.

Beautiful bar installation. Very happy with the quality of the work and material used. Highly…read morerecommend using Pillar & Oak.

From the owner: Pillar & Oak Group LLC stands as Northern New Jersey's trusted remodeling partner, delivering…read moreConstruction with Certainty for savvy property owners. We are ROI-driven experts specializing in residential, commercial, and CapEx projects, with a strategic approach designed to treat every property as a high-value asset. By maximizing returns through precision and reliability, we ensure your investment performs as powerfully as it looks.

Very happy with Bek and his team. We plan to hire Bek for a number of additional projects at our…read morehouse. Recommend 100%

I cannot say enough about Bek and his team! From the first meeting to their last day in our they…read morewere professional, hardworking, respectful of our time and our home. Bek helped me take my dreams and made them come to life! I would recommend Bek over and over.