First, I was really hopeful that they would have returned to finish what they started and ruined, but unfortunately, a year later, nothing has been done. I connected with Andre from Three Oranges in July/August, 2023 with our interest in hiring them to do our upstairs bathroom. I knew Santiago through mutual friends for several years now, and knew Andre as well. I had expectations high, or at least wanted the job to be done correctly. After conversations with Andre, we picked out the tile for the walls, the floor, discussed the shower setup (had a tub and we wanted a stand-up shower instead), decided on the vanity, hardware, mirrors, and anything else that will be installed. We went ahead and ordered everything and loaded up half the garage so they wouldn't have to go buy them. They did, however, need to pick up consumables as well as the items that go with the heated floor. By the time they were ready to start, we were ready and had everything on hand. Well, things did not go at all as I'd expected. I returned home from work several days in a row to the heavy smell of pot smoke in the bathroom where they were working as well as in my garage. I left it alone for a few days in case it was just a 1 time thing, but it wasn't. It was daily and so much so that when I mentioned it to Andre they sent the guy home that was smoking it which left them with Andre and 2 crew members to complete the work. I was assured that it would be fine and things will move along as expected. As they got further into the project, I (as every other homeowner spending money on work like this), kept up with photos of my own and a daily walk-through and review to see how things were going. A few things left me wondering (things like 4-6" of cement in the walls? Why?), but I thought ok I am not a pro and these guys are so I'll keep checking in and trust they know what they are doing. During the entire time they worked, Andre was barely there. He would arrive in the morning, say hello, and then leave for the day. Occasionally he would return at the end of the day, but usually did not unless there were questions about the work. As they got closer to the end, Andre would arrive to do the electrical work and provide some info on how things were moving along. The end of the work came and at first glance we were very excited for what we saw. The colours and style were exactly what we were expecting. Then we did a final walk-through with Andre and began a closer look at everything and that's when the issues started to pop up. From grout that didn't match, to door and window frames that were not completed on top (including paint), to our brand new vanity and more. The vanity drawers had been cut up to make space for the drains for the sinks but they were cut in a way that was much larger than they needed to be. The drawers are built in so re-cutting them was not an option otherwise we would have to replace the entire vanity. I asked when they could paint match and replace the drawers that they cut wrong and I was told they'll be back next week to do it. Next week came and went and nothing. Santiago came for a walk-through himself and I showed him everything that we noticed that was not done well, incorrectly, or just ruined by their installation. I was told they would be back asap to fix these issues and would need to get the paint matched for the drawers to get new ones. Again, nobody came back. Several follow up requests for ETA on redoing their damage and silence. A whole year has passed and nothing has been corrected. If I knew then what I know now, I never would have hired them and looked for someone more professional. Ignoring clients after you damage their brand new things, not returning, not fixing the issues, and not caring at all is absolutely unprofessional and not something I would ever expect, especially from people I had been acquainted with previously. If you think of hiring them, keep looking. Ask people you know for recommendations. Ask for detailed information, ask for photos, videos, and any other way to verify the quality of work. I'm SOL thanks to these hacks but you don't have to be. read more

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HIGHLY recommend Three Oranges for home remodeling and more! They completely revamped our loft space in 4 days for a very fair price. We had an idea to eliminate the existing closet, install slats in the elevated bed area and trim the oversized moulding and they made it look even better than we could have imagined. Plus they made some small fixes in the area that had been problems from before our ownership. read more

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I just wanted to express my appreciation for the excellent services that I received from Three Oranges during the course of this project. My project was completed on schedule and on budget. When you hire Three Oranges, you are hiring more than a General Contractor; you are hiring a partner and an advocate for your dreams and goals. Please feel free to message me on social media if you'd like to hear more about my personal experience: whoistoralee. read more

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Amazing work from the team. Santiago was a pleasure to work with throughout the process in terms of brainstorming ideas to maximize our small bathroom on a budget. Miguel and Andre showed up early every day and stayed late when needed to meet the project deadlines as well. This is a first class company and I will definitely be using them for my kitchen floors and other home renovations. read more

I contracted 3 Oranges to do a bathroom renovation in November 2020, and they ended up being my biggest regret. I should have taken the first hint when they increased the agreed price the day of because "supposedly" they did not consider the tiled ceiling but since I already waited for them 2 months, I went along with the new price and agreed. I initially spoke to Santiago, who gave the job to his business partner Michael. The timeframe of the work was pretty accurate, however the end result was disastrous. The first time it was finished, they left me with a leaking pipe from the sink, bathtub that would warp/move when you stepped inside, leaking toilet, doors that would not close, slanted wall, bubbling wall next to tub, uneven floor tiles and the ability to clearly hear people using the bathroom on the second floor (I brought the noise situation before they closed the ceiling and during their work to see if there was any material they can put up there to reduce hearing people's personal business, but they told me not to worry about it). Fast forward 1 month after completion, Michael fixed the leaks and decided to try and put cement under the tub from the basement to prevent it from moving since there was nothing holding it in place besides the screws on the studs. After this, he filled up the rest of the space with "Stuff it" foam which obviously did not work. 3 months after completion and attempting to contact Michael for 2 months to finish fixing everything else, he decided to go MIA and not respond. Santiago thankfully responded and attempted to fix what he left. Unfortunately, that was not much since the quality of work was soo bad. As time passed, things got worse. When I approached Santiago about at least fixing the floor tiles that were moving and doors that would not close, he said he would have to charge me extra to fix them. I was very taken back by his response after I trusted him and his company to work on my home. Plus why would I pay for something that should have been done right to begin with. I thought Santiago would be different from other contractors out there but in the end, he was the same. Now I am left saving up over the next year or so just to fix what was supposed to be a 1 time project. 6 months later, I am left with the following; - Damaged bathtub from when they re-installed it the second time (cracks) - Random foul sewage smell that comes from the tub drain, due to the lack of a P-Trap - Uneven wall bathroom tiles - Slanted floor - Glued outlet because it was sticking out of the wall - Loose floor tiles, along with missing grout likely due to the movement - Slanted/uneven wall that makes the bathroom look narrow, when its not - Closet and bathroom doors that wont close due to poor installation - Bad plumbing job that causes a person to hear water from the second floor in the bathtub, according to a handyman, probably due to the company not putting a P-trap when they did the plumbing of the tub - a radiator which they told me they would make look nice, just spray painted and left with residue - Being able to hear people's business in the second floor bathroom clearly due to lack of noise reduction material which I specifically requested and was willing to pay more to have installed but they never did - Random bubbled paint on the other side of the tub because they didn't finish the tile wall past the tub - New door with the original molding which was damaged from the demolition - Rust coming from tub faucet even after all new pipes were installed I never expected perfection, but I do expect a job done right. I just hope no one ever has to go through this again. It goes without saying I will NOT ever be using 3 Oranges again. read more

I recommend Three Oranges LLC for ANY project you need done at your home. Santiago and his team are the most amazing professionals to work with. When I contacted Santiago, my parents just had a busted pipe in their kitchen, which led to having the whole kitchen gutted by a restoration company. Once Santiago stepped in the door I felt a sigh of relief when he ensured me that he could get the job done. Everyone that works for him are the absolute best at what they do. I can't even put into words how beautifully the space has transformed, my parents are beyond happy! I can't wait to use Three Oranges LLC for projects in my home! read more

Santiago is an amazing, reliable, savvy and fair contractor who genuinely cares about his client's happiness .... and wallets. His teams helped tremendously to make our new house a home (during a pandemic!). From painting, carpet removal and floor installation, TV mounting and more - We have Three Olives on speed dial now for all small and big home improvements. Highly recommend in the Upper Montclair area! read more