Brian and his team did a major reno on our house. His team are all great, respectful, friendly, and…read moretalented. Karen in the office couldn't be more helpful.i have such a feeling of contentment sitting here looking around. They cleaned up after themselves. Only one problem with a subcontractor and Brian handled it immediately. Brian (carpenter) did beautiful custom work. He and Tómas did great clean-ups at days end. The project was pretty much completed on time. Great job overall. My only problem was occasional lack of communication but Aclass gets an A!

I recently had a new roof and three skylights replaced and would highly recommend A-Class Builders!…read moreThe initial estimate was thorough and competitively priced, the crew was punctual/professional, the work areas were cleaned up daily as the job progressed and they answered all my questions along the way. The new roof/skylights installation were completed timely, look fantastic and we've experienced no leaks during heavy rain storms. Overall, I feel confident in their ability to handle a complex roofing project and would definitely recommend A-Class Builders to anyone needing this type of work done.

Recently worked with April & Jim of Earthscapes CT on extensive outdoor stone repair and…read morelandscaping for our 60 year old quirky home in New Canaan CT- outstanding finished results & attention to detail from the Earthscapes Team! The first observation you'll make with April & Jim is their ability to help you envision your "end results" with consultative tweaks along the way due to their extensive landscape design experience. The Earthscapes Staff worked efficiently and effectively in crafting and installing stone walls that complemented our rolling landscape and accentuating with additional shrubbery plantings- all while laboring through some tough stretches of summer heat. Earthscapes listens, absorbs, and collaborates to bring your ideas to an "earthly" form!

We hired Earthscapes to take over my property maintenance based on a recommendation from someone…read morewho was described by Jim Waters of Earthscapes as one of his best clients and one of his most lucrative accounts. There were some glaring warning signs that we overlooked during the initial process of hiring Earthscapes including Jim's serious attitude problem, which was my biggest issue with him and ultimately the main reason we terminated our relationship with Earthscapes. * We had a minor drainage problem that Earthscapes made worse due to their inadequate solution and poor quality of work. Jim Waters suggested a solution to keep rain water flowing away from my driveway to prevent a handful of mulch from washing on to the driveway in heavy rain, but he did not do the job correctly and it looks awful. * We also had Earthscapes replace all of the plantings in the front of our house and replace with new plantings as some of the plantings had become mature and it looked a little overgrown in some places. We were not happy with the quality of the plantings overall and his crew did an extremely sloppy job and left a mess when they were done. I had to go out there with a hose and broom to clean off my walkways etc when they were done. I complained to Jim that we were not happy with the quality of his work and the plants but he did not want to hear it. * Overall, our property looked awful under the care of Earthscapes. I asked Jim several times to have someone trim my hedges etc in my backyard as it was clear that he wasn't coming around to check on my property to see what needed to be done. The work overall when performed was sloppy and inadequate. The Earthscapes Landscaping crew has completely ripped up my yard with their mowing machines because they were using machines that were too big for wet ground (not to mention that my property has some sloping areas). Instead of spending an extra 15 minutes at my house making turns at a slower speed etc, the Earthscapes crew determined it would be better to rip up my yard and make my backyard look like a motocross track, which is exactly what it looked like in some spots. * Jim Waters made comments to the effect that he does not make a lot of money from my account and gave the impression that we were not important clients. So I helped Jim out and fired him two weeks later after I found someone new. Now he doesn't have to worry about this unimportant client anymore, not that he ever did. The long and the short of this can be summed up in the fact that Jim Waters has a major attitude problem and thinks he is a lot more accomplished than he is. But I suppose congratulations to him that his business is so successful that he can take on accounts from unimportant clients and treat their properties like they don't matter until they get tired of it and Jim thinking there are no consequences for this type of unprofessional behavior. It is important that people are able to see this type of treatment of a client by Earthscapes. Jim likes to talk a lot and will not listen to a thing you say. He will just shape the conversation the way he needs it to go and that's the bottom line. If you try and go back at him with any type of feedback he does not like, he gets a major attitude problem, which is surprising in a service business. He does inferior work and then tries to persuade you that he is doing great work and that he is doing you a favor in many cases. It is actually quite comical at times, but it is time consuming to deal with and in my case we had to pay a new company to fix a lot of the problems he created. And in reference to cost, several times Jim mentioned to me that he did things a certain way because he was trying to save me money. I never asked him to save me money, I asked him to make my property look nice and to tell me how much it will cost to do that. In my experience, any time someone says they are trying to save you money it is usually the complete opposite of that. I do not need a guy like Jim Waters to worry about saving money for me, I needed him to make my property look nice and to show a little respect for my property and his client overall. This is not something he is able to do for his unimportant clients so be aware of this in case you fall into this category.

Showed up 3 days after they said they would. Spent an hour and putting in $50 of parts that solved…read moreone of the issues but still left me without a working pump. Sent me a bill for $375 and when I called to talk to someone Tom yelled at and threatened me. Great way to treat the customer in a small town Tom.

I am thrilled with how the stonework and landscaping turned out. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable,…read moreeasy to work with and his crew is excellent. Dan's foreman Dave who built the walls and patio is a true expert. During the rain you can see the pitch of the patio is perfect and the water flows away from the house. Take a look at the before and after pictures. The trees and shrubs are real quality and I was amazed at how careful and precise his crew was when planting. They were very consciences and each tree was evaluated from different angles to ensure placement was perfect. I could not be happier with their workmanship!

Scott and Scott were great. I sent in my request and got a call back within an hour. They were…read moreflexible and worked with my own schedule. G. Neil actually called from South Carolina to make sure that my needs were met. They even arranged for an exterminator service to meet us to do a termite inspection. I had to pay them separately, but Scott and Scott made all the arrangements on my behalf. Neil M. was the person who actually did the inspection. Our appointment was for 8:30am. I arrived exactly at 8:30 only to find that Neil had been there for a while and already completed his inspection of the exterior and the grounds. He took time to go over everything he saw with me. I thought it was going to be a generic overview, but there were so many details that he found I could barely remember some of them. Thank goodness for the detailed report (more on that later). Once inside he meticulously went through every visible corner and space, giving me the lo-down as we went. He made it very clear what his responsibilities were and anything that he could not comment directly on he gave a recommendation for a specialist that could provide more details or even give a professional evaluation. Nothing was overlooked. He even recognized repaired wood vs original undamaged wood. I was very impressed. Neil was very thorough. He tested every outlet, every light switch, every faucet, every window, every door, and he turned on every appliance and let them run for a while to test the functionality. He crawled into the fireplace to look both up and down. He bravely went through every inch of the attic. The whole time he was explaining everything he was seeing. I'm surprised he didn't need a drink of water after. Regularly he would ask if I had any questions and if I did they were answered promptly and to the best of his ability. I know next to nothing about this sort of thing, so my questions were probably not the smartest, but Neil was very patient with me and took his time to answer all my questions. Scott and Scott very clearly state what they inspect and what they do not inspect, so I knew exactly what I was getting and I got it. The report came just over 24 hours after the inspection was completed....and it's 35 pages long. It is VERY detailed, down to the smallest thing. Even if something was perfect, it was mentioned in the report. Even when I had a question about the report I was given an answer in a timely manner. If you hire Scott and Scott you'll get quality service and VERY honest work. They give a small discount during the winter for a Monday-Thursday appointment, so get up early and do it before work. My appointment was at 8:30am and Neil said it wasn't early for him at all. They also give a small discount for cash, which may not be possible for some, but worth it if you can swing it. I don't know if I'll buy another house in Fairfield County, but if this deal falls through for whatever reason and I need to look at another house, I'll call Scott and Scott without hesitation.

Wonderful father-son team! We used them for our condo and recently again for a larger home…read moreinspection. We are on a tight schedule for our buying process this time, and they came out first thing in the morning the day after Christmas to do a full inspection. We got the report back within a day. Everything was explained to us clearly. I highly recommend this team!

Not happy with what I would call a home inspection. This company failed to notice a leaking hot…read morewater heater, previous termite damage in two obvious areas in the basement, previous water damage, broken range vent, failed dishwasher, cracked wall in interior living room, out of code electrical wiring (high voltage wires wrapped around water pipes) in plan sight, and so much more.

I resently had an inspection by Chris as well as having him inspect my previous home years ago, I…read morecouldn't have been happier with his professional skills and equipment used on the inspections. I'd use him again if need be. Rick Lombardo

This home inspector was horrible. Even Town Building Department officials said he did not know what…read morehe was talking about.  Peter has no knowledge of town codes, or if he does he completely disregards them.  Even experts that he makes potential homeowners get to additionally come out to look at the property are left scratching their heads as to WHY he made the potential homeowner pay to have them come out...because, again, his big "issue" is a NON-ISSUE.  All the things he "found" wrong with the property were actually not wrong nor were they issues at all. He tries to frighten home buyers and actually impedes the home sale.  Get someone reputable.  If you are unsure of who that is, contact the local town building department and ask for a recommendation. This guy won't be on their list!  That is for sure. ABSOLUTELY THE WORST! I would have given him NO STARS if that was an option.

Home Directions did a great job inspecting. Will recommend them in the future.read more

Country Doctor Lawn and House Care is a truly excellent small business run by a very professional…read moreyoung man named Ryan K. We used the company for gutter cleaning and found it (Ryan) to be responsive, fairly priced, honest, and hard working. Ryan and his team did a great job -- much better than they had to, since we weren't there to supervise. I'm adding calendar reminders for myself to arrange for yearly service and recommending to friends!

Ryan came over to quote me on fixing a hanging gutter. Not only was his price a great, he starting…read moreworking right then and there. He even worked through the pouring rain to complete the job that day. The quality of his work is fantastic. I have already sent his name and number to friends looking for gutter cleaning and power washing.

John Atallah and his team have completed several projects for us over the past two years in our…read morehomes in Prospect & Durham, CT. They are prompt, talented, efficient, and cost effective in everything from painting to ceiling/drywall repairs and removal of popcorn ceilings. Our homeowners' insurer, USAA, has validated their water damage estimates on two occasions...at the full quoted price! John is a real gentleman and delivers on his promises. In 40+ years of home ownership, I've never come across a firm that surpasses John's Final Touch in terms of skill, thoroughness, and integrity.