We highly recommend Watermark & Company and Mike Paclik and would encourage you to include Mike in your list of potential remodelers. I am a construction attorney and know very well the problems that people can have during a residential remodeling project. Because I know what can, and often does, go wrong, we had delayed starting this major project for several years. After our experience with Watermark, however, we wished that we had done this project years earlier. We couldn't be happier with the final results, how quickly the work was done, the quality of the work, and the adherence to the budget. Our architect prepared some initial sketches and we met with Mike to discuss the project and to get preliminary pricing. Mike quickly returned the estimates and with enough detail to make important decisions about the scope of the project, and changes that needed to be made in order to fit within our budget. We went through this process several times until we finally settled on the final scope and price. When we began the project, my wife was about 7 months pregnant (and we have a 2 year old) and we were concerned about lead-based paint in our house, which was originally built in 1962. Mike did the lead tests, which revealed some lead paint in old cabinets, and gave us detailed information about the EPA's new lead-based paint guidelines. Ultimately, the cabinets were removed (intact) to avoid creating excessive amounts of lead dust. During demolition, our architect commented that it was an "extremely clean demo" and in about 3 or 4 days, everything had been removed down to the studs, including the old Saltillo tile, and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. During this process, we met several of Watermark's subcontractors including the framer, plumber, and electrician, all of whom were extremely competent, friendly, and focused on the task and getting it done right. I frequently found the plumbing, drywall, and painting subcontractors working on the house well past 6:00 pm and even on Sunday evenings, in order to maintain the schedule. Throughout the project, Mike was regularly on site and anticipating upcoming issues. He communicated with us about potential issues that may arise, the need to address certain issues while they were exposed and easily accessible, and kept us focused on making selections (tile, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, paint colors, etc.) to avoid any delays. We were motivated to complete the project as soon as possible, because we wanted to move back into the house as soon after having our second child. All of the major work was completed 2 weeks before the completion date, and we moved back into the house exactly 1 week before the completion date in the contract! In addition to finishing ahead of schedule, Mike was able to complete the project on budget. With any remodeling project (especially older homes) there are a number of unknowns that will undoubtedly occur. We encountered our share of issues, but Mike always kept us informed of the issues, and discussed the costs ahead of time. Even with the unknowns and the unavoidable additions/changes that occur during any project, we were able to complete the project in line with the budget. [You should budget an extra 20% for any construction project. Ours was only 10%]. It is obvious that Mike cares about the quality of the work and wants his customers to be happy with the finished product. On almost every occasion, Mike had already identified issues that needed to be correct before I could bring them up. He expected his subcontractors to perform the work to the same level of quality that we expected, so we were always very satisfied, especially with the final result. To sum up: this was a somewhat demanding project because the house was fairly old and required a significant amount of work, I'm a construction lawyer who is hypersensitive to potential pitfalls, my wife was pregnant, and we both had high expectations for the finished product. Not only was Mike willing to take on this project, he completed it on time, on budget, and with fantastic results! read more

Highly recommend Watermark & Company. Reliable, knowledgeable, beautiful work, on-budget and on-time. They were on-site to monitor the crew, followed the project plan, gave valuable input on our design ideas, and save us money on more than one occasion! We used them for bathroom remodeling including a steam shower. Definitely will use them for future projects! read more

We had quite the fixer-upper on our hands. Mike did a great job detailing what needed to be done and what to expect. Not surprisingly, there were a couple issues along the way. His care in leading us through these and his desire to remedy any construction flaws was most appreciated. We are very happy with the end result! read more

I cannot recommend this company more. Watermark has done three renovations to our home: converting a hallway to a library, replacing all our (60 year old) windows, and updating all our wiring. (Plus they've handled several minor side jobs alongside each bid, including removing a fireplace, retiling the kitchen and fixing problems created by former contractors.) read more

Quick Summary: On Time and On Budget! (Unbelievably Rare in Home Renovation) This is the third house we have remolded. This is the only satisfying experience we have ever had with a contractor. These guys are super nice, knowledgeable, & very trustworthy. My husband and I hired Watermark & Company for a whole house renovation in summer, 2016. We were very pleased with their service and would highly recommend them. The two factors that were the most important to us were that the budget stay within the predicted range and that the project be finished on time for us to get our little girl settled into her room before the first day of Kindergarten. I was thrilled to find that the cost of the project was what they predicted, plus a handful of extras that we chose to add as we proceeded through the project. And most important of all - we moved back in one week before Kindergarten! A week early! Everything else was good as well. The crews they hired to work on the house were professional and skilled. JC and Louis coordinated the different teams brilliantly - there was always a team at work on something, and the different crews moved through like clockwork. As anyone who has lived through a major renovation can attest, there are hundreds of little decisions that must be made during the project. Louis was always readily available to advise us, and his advice was consistently good. The finished result was better with his recommendations. Both JC and Louis were always available and always pleasant. I can't recommend them highly enough. Eventually we will build out a second story on our house and when we do, we will certainly hire them again. read more

I used Watermark to add a indoor balcony in my house and to turn a window upstairs into a door that leads to a new outdoor balcony. I've wanted to do it for a long time but put it off due to not wanting to go trough the painful process of the remodel. After using Watermark, I can say that I was worried for nothing. They stuck close to the budget and had people working almost everyday until the job was done. I am very pleased and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of remodeling their house. read more

Watermark did a bathroom remodel for us. Mike and all the contractors were very professional and interactive with us throughout the process. The work was done on schedule and was very well orchestrated . One very small issue was addressed within 2 hours of us contacting them. Highly recommend!!! read more

We recently contracted a kitchen remodel with Mike, the owner of Watermark and Company. The job also included removing a fireplace hearth and refacing the brick. The subcontractors that Mike hired to work on this job were both professional and extremely interested in providing a quality product. They worked diligently to get the job done on time and made suggestions to enhance the original job specs. Since we had previously had a less than great experience with a different contractor when remodelling other parts of the house, we were very nervous about having all this work done and at one time. We were very surprised and pleased with all the workmanship and professional attitudes of the subcontractors that Mike provided to us. We plan on working with Watermark again for another remodelling job. read more

We have had a few small remodeling projects in the past. Last year, we decided to turn our enclosed deck into an office, adding an extra living space, updating our living room to make it safer for our child, and replacing old windows. Looking at our needs, we knew that we had to find a qualified contractor. We contacted several contractors and made it clear to them that we would want the addition to look like as if it had been built as part of the original house. We also wanted to have a high ceiling (9 ft or more) in the new addition room. Due to the shape of our roofing, most of the contractors said that it couldn't be done. On the contrary, Mike Paclik owner of Watermarks & Co, rose to the challenge and proposed to make an open floor plan concept from our existing dining room to the additional spaces with high ceiling. Noticing that the additional rooms would get a lot of sunlight during the day, he put out a design that could reduce the heat transfer from the outside to the inside of the house. He came up with design ideas that were within reasonable budget. Hence, we decided to go with him. During the renovation process, Mike would come to check on the progress everyday and updated us on the progress. When we stumbled on some design problems, he would give some ideas based from his experience, which suitable for our taste. He also addressed all of our concerns in a timely manner. His team cleaned up the mess very well. It enabled us to stay in the house during most of the renovation. Mike's attention to detail is outstanding. He would have finished the project on time, if we didn't keep giving him more tasks to do. The end result is amazing! Our house is much more comfortable, more energy efficient and more airy. Despite being our biggest renovation project ever, Mike and his team made it possible for the process to go smoothly and painlessly. We will definitely contact him again whenever we are ready to remodel our kitchen or any remodeling projects in the future. Toga & Kathy H. - Home owners of Floral Park project - read more