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Richard J. Ventura

Founded 2005 • With Angi since June 2011

Indivdidually owned and operated with 15 years experience. Uses sub contractors occasionally. Charges determined by the job.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
no
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
No
Insured
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Verified Reviews

4.9

(77) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-25 of 77 reviews
Christina F.
5.0
05/04/2020
Rick was the best contractor I have ever worked with! He was a great communicator, showing up when he said he would and getting done what he said he would. He cleaned up at the end of the day beautifully so that there was no dust. Very detail oriented. And his quote and final cost were very reasonable. I’ve already recommended him to neighbors.
Description of Work
Remove wall, enlarge window
Category
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, lighting, plastering, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking, home remodeling
Tim E.
5.0
08/28/2018
Rick replaced an attic fan, added louvers and rewired the fan to a direct power source. His timeliness, quality of work and responsiveness made this a painless repair. We were working with a tight timeframe and were struck by Rick's attention to detail when he cleaned up making sure that the project was done right. Kudos and thanks!
Description of Work
Replace an attic fan
Category
contractors
Jeanne D.
5.0
02/07/2018
Rick is the best! The roof over my front porch detached from the house during a storm. The insurance adjuster sent me a check to have the roof hammered back in place. However, Rick explained that the wood was rotten and many aspects of the roof were not meeting modern-day code requirements. My insurance company issued a second check to match Rick’s estimate. Since my porch was old, I had him replace that, too, at my own expense. Though cold weather was setting in, Rick and his assistant were there working on it within days. Rick’s attention to detail comes from a deep pride in his work. He will not do a quick fix or use shoddy materials; he will do the job the way it is supposed to be done—with superb craftsmanship and quality materials. After the job was done, his cleanup was so meticulous that my new roof and porch were the only evidence that Rick had been here. My neighbors were exclaiming about what a great job he did. A friend of one of my sons drove by and texted my son, “Your mom’s house looks amazing.” Just last week, two other neighbors on my street—who I hadn’t seen since the work was done—called out to me that Rick had done a great job—and the job was finished about 3 months ago, so it really left an impression on them! Their praise also made me realize that I had been delinquent in sharing my experience, so here it is. I recommend Rick with the highest regard for his work and integrity. I would most definitely hire Rick again, and in fact, I am saving up to do just that!
Description of Work
Porch roof repair
Category
roofing, woodworking
Linda S.
5.0
11/18/2017
Rick and his crew were meticulous!! Great experience! Will use him again in the fure!
Description of Work
Ceiling drywall repair.
Category
drywall, interior painters
VICKI S.
5.0
05/30/2017
I liked him from the start- he's smart and kind, and he has a good sense of humor! He did an excellent job on my project. I am hoping to use him for a lot more work. I could keep him busy every day for a month on my house alone. I only wish he'd commit to taking care of my other projects this summer, which so far I haven't been able to get him to do. Great guy with other great guys helping!
Description of Work
Rick removed some siding for me around windows that were leaking, showed up the day the window guy came to remove and repair the windows, repaired wood that was rotting inside the windows, and came to put on new House wrap and siding in that area.
Category
contractors
Elyse K.
5.0
06/02/2016
I initially contacted Rick because I noticed that our garage door frame seemed to have some water damage. Rick came over and provided us with an estimate for the work. He's a genuine carpenter, and even though his price was a bit higher than some other quotes we received, my husband and I felt better going with someone who made his living as a full-time carpenter - not someone who dabbled in woodworking in addition to other home improvement skills. When the weather was warm enough for Rick to begin work, he showed up bright and early and began to get to work. We discovered there was more water damage to our house than we initially realized, and Rick was completely confident he'd be able to repair everything for us. In addition to replacing our garage door frames and several of our cedar clapboards, he replaced the top frames and caps of our windows, as those had also been damaged by water. Rick did an incredible job. Two of my neighbors even came over to ask for his name because they wanted Rick's help with similar projects on their homes. My husband and I will absolutely use Rick for all of our carpentry needs in the future.We plan on having Rick design and install some built-in bookshelves in our kitchen and family room in the next year, too. He was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Description of Work
Rick repaired water-damaged wooden frames around our garage doors and windows. It was a pretty extensive project and he did an amazing job.
Category
contractors, replacement windows
Ted H.
5.0
03/28/2016
Good job, fair price, nice guy.
Description of Work
Replaced pocket door with prehung door, added insulation, woodwork / molding, installed hardware.
Category
contractors, doors
Jay G.
5.0
12/29/2015
Performed job quickly and neatly--some parts were pre-fabricated by provider before installation thus speeding up the job.
Description of Work
Installed access hatch to attic air distribution system.
Category
contractors, woodworking
wilbur C.
5.0
12/24/2015
We were pleased with the job and the workers. Took less than 3 days. They were punctual, quiet, friendly, and polite. did not make a lot of dust and kept the area clean. Mr. Ventura consulted closely with us during the work to make sure that the skylights were done exactly as we wanted. The results look very good. We will definitely consider using them again for future renovations.
Description of Work
Cut holes in roof, framed and installed two Velux skylights. We did not need any rafters cut or re-engineering.
Category
contractors, electrician, remodeling, roofing, woodworking
Dan R.
5.0
12/20/2015
I would definitely use Mr. Ventura's services again and would recommend him to others. He did very high quality work for a fair price. He was very good at communicating progress and any issues and always informed me of any additional required repairs or changes to what we previously agreed.
Description of Work
Rebuilt/replaced water damaged exterior wood sided chimney, replaced exterior garage entrance door and replaced many exterior dry rotted trim boards.
Category
contractors, woodworking, doors
Miles J.
5.0
09/29/2015
I can't say enough good things about Rick and his team. They are the best contractor that I have worked with in a very long time. Besides being incredibly hard working and super punctual, I would really consider them to be master level carpenters and design experts. The home they worked on for me is almost 100 years old, and they took an incredible amount of care to do everything exactly right. Their completed work is so good that it looks original to the house - it's that authentic and professionally done. They're a great team, super friendly, and I look forward to doing a lot more work with Rick's company. I would recommend them enthusiastically (and have) to friends and family.
Description of Work
Rick completed multiple projects for me, including a custom doorway installation, counter-top installation, and some light kitchen and bathroom remodeling work.
Category
contractors, countertops, electrician, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling
John G.
5.0
08/01/2015
They showed up 10 minutes early and did an excellent job, they were extremely careful and very clean. They made sure everything worked perfectly and did some extra work without charging me more.
Description of Work
Removed a Front Entry Door and Storm Door and installed a Replacement Front Door and Storm Door.
Category
contractors, doors
Ricardo V.
5.0
07/20/2015
Rick removed the rear door and reinstalled it to prevent water from entering the home. He also installed a storm door. He arrived on time and worked continuously throughout the day. He cleaned up after the job was done and charged me the agreed upon amount which was very fair.
Description of Work
Removed the rear door and reinstalled the rear door to prevent water entering the home. He also installed a storm door.
Category
contractors
Timothy D.
5.0
06/09/2015
Rick, once again, did a fantastic job on our new bathroom. This job was a complete remodel. Rick, and his assistant Mark, gutted the old 1950's bathroom. Rick expertly built a new shower stall, floor, walls and ceiling. Everything was installed by the book with no shortcuts. Rick's high standards are evident everywhere. In the past I have had poor results with other contractors. They often look for shortcuts to speed up the work. I am done with lousy contractors. No so with Rick Ventura. Rick has done several jobs at our home. His results are the best. We will be doing more with him in the future. He comes with our highest recommendation.
Description of Work
Complete bathroom remodel
Category
contractors, remodeling, home remodeling
Ricardo V.
5.0
05/26/2015
Richard stopped by and was very informative and determined where the source of the leak could be. He also gave me options on how to correct it. His pricing was very reasonable and he was super responsive to his messages.
Description of Work
Richard stopped by to examine the door and determine the source of the water leak.
Category
contractors
John Stavola S.
5.0
05/24/2015
Rick responded to my initial query on a timely basis, was out to survey the job within a couple days. The written estimate was soon emailed and within 2 weeks the materials were delivered and Rick was out the following day to begin the project. The old sliders were removed and replaced, and interior drywall and interior/exterior trim modifications made as needed . Cleanup was very thorough, all old materials hauled away. The work was simply outstanding and precise. Rick sets the standard for what a homeowner looks for with a contractor coming in and working on a project?punctual, friendly and engaging, considers all options, creative and highly skilled. Extremely versatile - with topnotch woodworking and drywall skills. Thoughtful and thorough with clean up, freely offered advice on do-it-yourself projects and ongoing maintenance issues, and took time to gather info for potential future projects. Highly recommended!
Description of Work
Replaced two sliding patio doors
Category
contractors, drywall, doors
Teresa B.
5.0
04/28/2015
Rick is an excellent person to work with. He listens to what you want and offers suggestions to find the right solution to the problem. He responded quickly to our initial phone call, set up an appointment, and sent us the proposal within a week. He then completed the job in two separate days over the next 2 weeks. He did a great job and left the work areas very clean. You can tell he takes a lot of pride in his work. We were extremely pleased and we already have him scoping out another job for us.
Description of Work
Custom built new bulkhead basement stairs, framed and installed a new inside door at basement landing and installed a new dryer vent.
Category
contractors, doors
Robin P.
5.0
02/21/2015
This is the second major job Rick Ventura has done for us, as well as a kitchen remodel for my in laws. There are few people I have met whom I recommend without reservation and he is in that select few. Met him by way of Angies List due to his great reviews. This review is a bit overdue as he basically spent the entire summer of 2014 doing this extensive remodel for us at a home we purchased in Canton. it was a complicated job because the house had some unsual characteristics. It is built on a rocky ledge so has a minimal crawl space basement, no attic due to vaulted ceilings, and the great room/kitchen is a vaulted hexagon, with a center large hexagon fire place. He basically redid the entire space as described above, with the challenges of odd angles, creating walls of glass with very large windows, structural changes to the walls, paneled ceiling, installing beams, lots of hardwood floors that had to accomodate the hex shape of the room and the hex of the large center fireplace. Bottom line, it is beautiful and I don't think anyone could have done it better.Like something you see in an architechural magazine. Have moved in and living in it for the past 4 months, and all the work is completly solid. I travel a lot for work, and no problem letting Rick and his crew just do their thing without you there He is great to work with, it pains me to see the couple of negative reviews because he did not get back to a couple of folks with a quote. If there is one fault to him, it is that he is in high demand because of his work product, and I suspect it is difficult for him to effectively field all the requests for jobs that he receives. If you are serious about wanting quality work at a fair price, then be persistent, but understand he does the work himself and he runs a tight small crew. He is not subcontracting out the work to god knows who like the guy who can show up tomorrow to give you a quote. He made our house look stunning. If you want it done right with an honest contractor, he is it. Am hoping to have him back this year for phase II.
Description of Work
Major remodel of home built in 1972. Included complete bathroom,kitchen, plumbing, cabinets, tile, new windows,doors, sliders, bedroom, greatroom, extenisve complicated large windows in an unusual hexagon shaped great room, extensive new subfloors and hardwood floors, rough and finish plumbing to new kitchen through crawl space basement,radiant heat, barn board on ceilings,electrical up to code, new trim, insulation, drywall, paint ETC...IT LOOKS AMAZING.
Category
contractors, ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, replacement windows, home remodeling, interior painters, doors
suzanne D.
5.0
11/09/2014
This was the second job Rick did for me; always pleased with his work. The stoop is even better than expected. Rick showed up on time and a little drizzle didn't stop the work.
Description of Work
Built a new stoop for back entry with railings, concrete footings and slate tread at ground level. Finished surfaces by sanding so no splinters anywhere. Suggested how to care for wood afterwards. Removed old materials and cleaned up leftover debris.
Category
contractors
Cindy Q.
5.0
10/27/2014
Richard was very responsive. He came within a week and provided detailed estimation of the cost. He was very knowledgeable and professional. We learned a lot by talking with him. Though we finally decided to go with another contract who provided the door, we will keep Richard in mind for future business.
Description of Work
Replace entry door.
Category
doors
Mary S.
3.0
09/27/2014
No work was ever done. So, I don't know. Sounds like he is great when people can get him to come out. I'm sure if you can get him, he is wonderful and suspect that is why he could not get to me....just too busy.
Description of Work
I need my kitchen completely redone (It's from the 1950's). This is a big job. I am expecting it will cost $20,000 give or take 10k in the upward direction. Mr. Ventura advised me in June that he would not be free until September. I told him I was willing to wait. On 8/30, I wrote again. He told me he was still busy. On 9/24, I asked him to be fair with me and just tell me if he is too busy to do the job. No word yet. I will go elsewhere. I wish I had not wasted time waiting 3 months for him. I am giving him a C because he was honest in telling me that he would be busy for a few months. But I feel like I should be somewhere in his queue after having waited this long, yet I do not appear to be anywhere on his radar. And, if he cannot do the job ever, it would be nice to have him be straight with me.
Category
contractors, home remodeling
sean F.
5.0
08/22/2014
It went really well. Rick did a great job and I could not be happier with the results
Description of Work
In the family room, Rick removed a staircase, made the room look like a staircase was never there. Added additional lights, drywall, and wood flooring. In the bonus room upstairs, he converted part of it into a home office. He added a wood floor, french doors and lights.
Category
contractors, drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling, doors
Marcia S.
5.0
08/09/2014
the roofer came over, walked the entire roof, took pictures, and made caulking repairs where needed to stop leaks. He also identified potential problem with chimney. Responsive and thorough. Proof will be after next rainfall.
Description of Work
checked out entire roof and took pictures to show wear and tear. repaired corners and places where there were minor leaks
Category
contractors, roofing
Adrienne B.
5.0
06/20/2014
Rick did an excellent job dealing with our very old home which presents many unique challenges. He was easy to work with and totally reliable.
Description of Work
Replaced sliding glass door and replaced bay window.
Category
contractors, replacement windows, doors
martin M.
4.0
06/17/2014
vendor did not quote job, too busy
Description of Work
Too busy at current to me to quote on new work
Category
contractors

Phone

Address

11 Williams St

Plainville, CT 06062

Other Information

Services offered

We offer complete remodeling services....kitchens, bathrooms, basements.... decks, framing, siding, windows, doors, finish trim, drywall, and painting

Payment options

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FAQ

Richard J. Ventura is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Richard J. Ventura is open:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Richard J. Ventura accepts the following forms of payment: Check, PayPal

Yes, Richard J. Ventura offers free project estimates.

No, Richard J. Ventura does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Richard J. Ventura does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Richard J. Ventura offers warranties.

Richard J. Ventura offers the following services: We offer complete remodeling services....kitchens, bathrooms, basements.... decks, framing, siding, windows, doors, finish trim, drywall, and painting

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