Gove Restoration LLC

All projects went very well

We are very happy with the work done by Gove Restoration. As we have experienced with another renovation, Matt and his crew were friendly, efficient, neat and on schedule. The room came out even better than we had anticipated! We look forward to working with Gove Restoration in the future.

Professionalism, service, and quality was exceptional.

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When I originally contacted Matt we weren't sure if we wanted to paint our house or pull off the old clapboards and put up new vinyl siding.  After talking with Matt Gove we decided that siding would probably be our best option because there was some rot in the current boards and we weren't sure what was happening underneath.  Thank goodness we went that route.  There were spots of extensive rot underneath the boards that were pulled off.  The work was done so professionally.  I was at work while the house was being worked on, but every time they found a problem they would text me a picture and let me know how they were fixing it.  The work was done the month before school started so my kids were in and out while the men worked and the workers were so nice to my children and were really just a pleasure to have around the house.  I never came home to a mess inside or out, which is shocking considering the amount of work they were doing.  On top of the siding they also replaced 36 Windows.  The quote that Gove Restoration gave us to do 36 Windows and siding on our 3800 square foot house was cheaper than the quote another company gave us just for replacing 31 Windows and doing no siding.  I could go on and on about what a great company this was to work with, from start to finish it was wonderful.  We are getting so many compliments from everyone about how wonderful our house looks now and I don't hesitate for a second telling people who did the work.  If you need work done on your house, this is the company to call!!!

Very well. Matt Gove was an efficient pleasure to work with. His employees were polite and respectful not only to us but to our property also. They arrived daily at approximately 8:30 and would leave around 4 Monday thru Friday. They always stored away; tools and equipment as well cleaned up the work area. The work in every respect was done precisely to all measurements and requests. Additional footings were poured for two added support posts under the stairway and one for an additional fourth exterior post were the older deck only had three posts. Our review of all the work was very satisfying not only to our eyes but also it was built so solid and sturdy. Surely it is going to be around for many years and I wont have to stain it. Everyone who has seen it has the same comment, "Beautiful".

After having many different contractors out to see the house and discuss our plan, and hearing what they couldn't do, Matt Gove came out to give us a quote and saw our vision and was not only ready to take it on, but excited to do so and seemed ready to be able to handle any obstacles he may encounter with our older home. In doing our research we knew he had worked with much older homes than ours so we felt confident in him and his capabilities. We were kept up to date with the ordering of the windows and the accuracy of the timeline. Matt was a great communicator and the job went flawlessly. The men who were here to do the work were timely, polite, respectful, and enjoyable to be around. They were knowledgable about the work they were doing and explained as they went along and answered any questions we had with a smile. They worked hard, didn't waste time, and cleaned up at the end of each day, which was important to us since we have little ones in the house and that play in the yard. We are more than pleased with the outcome of our new windows. The transformation is beautiful and it feels like a new home! Matt stopped in to check on the progress and how we liked it to be sure we were happy with the process, the crew, and the finished product. He reached out a few days after to be sure we were still happy and made sure that we knew to call him in the future if we had any issues. The whole experience was pleasurable and professional from start to finish. If you're looking for someone to do a job for you- it's a no- brainer. These are YOUR guys. Their ours from now on when we have something we need done. We will call them first! Great business, great guys, amazing work!

Encompassing several weeks beginning the first week of April and culminating on May 13th -- Matt Gove was the best contractor I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with.  With his marvelous energy, personality, and vast knowledge -- Matt Gove provided a huge sense of Peace which I've never experienced in this 1927'sh period home I grew up in.  My new kitchen is total masterpiece with new white cabinets, blue pearl granite countertops, incredible German faucet, & stainless steel appliances.  Growing up, the floor had this ho-hum tile.  Upon inspection, underneath was this oak wood which Matt Gove transformed into an incredible bright & breathing material of its own with his unique mastery of woodworking!  In addition, the adjoining kitchen/basement door was not only straightened -- the ugly paint enamel was taken off to show an incredible wood pattern that not only contrasts so well w/the floor but everything else!  Words can't describe the wonder that both my daughter & myself feel when we enter the house every time from the front door.  I don't even want to bring anything in for a long time just to savor the beauty of that room!  Along those same lines, I feel exactly the same w/ the other rooms involved -- dining, living, & hall that were treated to a cleansing & rebirth by Matt Gove & Team!

Matt and Adam, Paul and all of the subs were meticulous, professional, and very respectful of our home while they were working here. Our questions or concerns were handled promptly and addressed to our satisfaction. They offered good recommendations (such as recessed lighting) which added to the beauty of the project. They worked 8 am - 3:30 pm with a 30 minute lunch break every day and cleaned up after themselves with their tools neatly stacked and lined up before leaving for the day. They arrived on time and asked questions when necessary. It was a pleasure working Gove Restoration. We would definitely hire them again and would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

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Matt Gove gave his honest opinion of what he thought the work would entail and then provided us with a very detailed, clear proposal. We felt very comfortable with his professionalism and had no worries or concerns about the signing the contract. Matt was very clear on his schedule and the work began on time. His team was professional, friendly, neat and accommodating and we especially appreciated their conscientiousness in keeping doorways and entrances covered with plastic to keep any dust or debris out of the rest of the house. Matt also kept us abreast of the progress of work and any unforeseen issues that arose due to the age of our house. The trim work that Matt and his team put up matches the original trim in our house and we are extremely impressed and happy. Matt told us before the job started that he would make the room look as if there had never been a wall and he certainly did that! We would highly recommend Gove Restoration for any home improvement job and look forward to work with Matt and Adam in the future.

We are so thrilled with the beautiful work that Gove Restoration did on the exterior of our house.   They made a long time dream come true for us.  Matt, Adam, and Mr. Gove are true professionals and a pleasure to work with.  They kept us up to date and answered all of our questions throughout the project.  We would (and will) most definitely work with them again on future home projects. 

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This is not my first experience with Gove Restoration and I have additional work scheduled by them. They are on the high end of pricing, but the "you get what you pay for" saying is apt. They also use quality products like Benjamin Moore paint and are knowledgable about changes in construction product technology.  E.g., because of a newer primer technology and two top coats, I expect to get 3-5 more years out of this paint job than the last (which Gove also did and which held up well). They understand historic houses (I live in Old Wethersfield) and are able to navigate around and often anticipate the idiosyncrasies of old houses.  They understand the expectations of the Historic District Commission. They also have subcontractor contacts for work that is better done by someone with a particular expertise, such as plumbers, electricians and insulation contractors and tested resources for items likes doors and windows. I trust them in my house when I am not here.  The Goves and their crew are knowledgable, respectful, clean and they do not smoke. They are willing to answer one's questions and discuss pros and cons of various options in a way homeowner's can understand. They have all the right tools, which contribute to a truly professional job. They are thorough, neat and follow through.  Be aware that they make estimates, not bids. My experience is that their estimates are based upon few glitches and that with old houses, glitches are the norm. Also, I find that when one gets into a project, there are often add ons that one did not originally consider.  So, do not be surprised if the final cost turns out to be 20% or more over the estimate.

As usual, the Gove's did a great job.  They are clear and accurate with their estimates, work with you on all the materials needed, arrange for all of the sub-contractors and are punctual every day on the job.  Overall we were very pleased with the craftsmanship and work.  There were a few issues with the subs, but the Goves resolved those issues to our satisfaction.  They are careful to inspect all of the sub-contractors work and follow-up if work is not to their standards.  They also made it a point to contact us almost every evening to give us a rundown of the work they did that day, ask how we liked it, did we see anything not up to our standards and then they would go over the next day's work and what to expect.  Another very nice aspect to working with the Goves is that they leave your house as clean as they found it in the morning.  We never came home to a mess, dust, debris or clutter.

We will continue to use the Goves for all our future projects and will recommend them to any of our friends and family.  Top notch company!

We are so happy with the quality of Gove's work! The prices are absolutely fair, especially for the amount of time and care Gove Restoration puts into each job. Everything is done with precision, emails are answered quickly, and the final bill is equal to or very close to the estimate.

The team did a great job of not only repairing the stairs, but also cleaning up during and after. You would never know they'd been there. Our stairs are like new; it was an overall great experience. So much so, we're waiting for estimates on a couple of other projects with them now.

What was estimated was what was charged. No surprises. Put several coats of high quality paint. Best painting I've ever seen. This room seriously looks like it could be in a magazine and it makes me happy every time I look at it. Matt helped me pick the perfect color. Very polite, respectful, responsive, and communicated well throughout the project. Minimal disturbance to our family life. Minimal noise (I work at home).The workers were some family members and other employees that I felt comfortable with in my home. Very positive, creative, and productive. High integrity. They went back over the trim 3 times to catch any areas that may have been missed. My goal was to entertain in this room and wanted it to look beautiful. Although it was pricey, I now am SO happy with this room that I can't put a price on it. Even in this frigid, depressing weather this room just radiates beauty. If you want a top quality job, this is it! Check out their website to see the beautiful portfolio of work they have done. That's why I chose them. Thankful for Angie's List to help me find them as we are new to the area.

This is an 1850's house and Gove Restoration did a wonderful job helping us figure out how to make the house look like new but retain its historic character. The walls look amazing and smooth, and you would never know that they have been standing for almost 200 years...and I have never seen such clean paint lines! The windows have been scraped and re-painted and all open and close smoothly. They will be coming back to repair broken window panes and finish a sun-porch when the weather warms in the spring. 
They were communicative at every step of the way, responsive when we had concerns, produced an extremely detailed contract and, wherever possible, stuck within the budget originally laid out. The project was expensive, but the work was done right and we wouldn't have it any other way. As many other reviews here indicate, Matt and Adam are hands-on contractors, and everyone on the team arrives on-time and works tirelessly to see the project completed. We feel like we can trust these contractors, and will be working with Gove Restoration on two bathrooms next and feel confident that they will help us create the bathrooms that we want in a way that complements the character of the house. 

The team of professionals at Gove Restoration provided me with excellent service from the time of my first call to them until they completed the job at my home.  They called me promptly, arrived when they said that they would and completed the job as promised. They brought their equipment into my home respecting my property and cleaned up everything.  The only way we knew they were here is that they left behind a fabulous painting job!  I was updated on the progress of the my job with a text at the end of each day there were here. That was an added bonus for me.  It was helpful to know that they were able to complete the job on time and that I could know how things would be when I got home.  They gave guidance on the type of paint to use to get the very best result.  These walls had not been painted for a long time and they took extra care to fix all of the popped nails, fill all of the picture hook holes, except the picture hooks that I wanted to keep. They were very thoughtful and very professional.  I will definitely use them again.  I can highly recommend them!!!!

The entire job went much better than I could have expected.  I've never had much construction done inside the house and wasn't sure how much of an inconvenience it would be.

The work took approximately 2 weeks and was performed by Matt, Adam and Paul from Gove as well as a few sub-contractors they brought in for the drywall hanging, taping and sanding.  They were all great about communicating when they would arrive and how long the work would take each day.  That was very helpful for me since I work from home and had to be careful about the noise interfering with my calls.

To save me some money, they were able to revise the plan mid-job, deciding to add headers to separate the new ceiling from the other rooms where there hadn't been any structural damage.  The headers were blended into the adjoining walls, making it look as if the headers were actually part of the wall. 

When they accidentally cut too close to an electrical cable, they told me about it right away and explained they were calling in an electrician on their own dime to check the wiring.  Despite the fact there was no apparent damage, they had the electrician install a junction box just as a precaution.

They did a great job containing the dust to the front part of the house and cleaning up as much as they could they could throughout the process.  The resulting ceiling and walls look great and I couldn't be happier. 

I have no intention of searching for another contracting company for further work on my house.  I've already asked them for quotes about some additional work I'd like them to do next year. 

The bathroom turned out great...we love it!! It's nice to have a bathroom on the first floor!

Gove Restoration did the complete job (with all the subcontractors). They added walls, new flooring, plumbing, electrical, etc. They were meticulous with their attention to detail.

Of course, the whole project started with design work. They were a pleasure to collaborate with. We worked together to design the bathroom, select the location, and determine the style. They helped us to consider many design aspects that we never would have thought of. Because our house was built in 1833, we wanted the design of the bathroom to complement the style of the house. They helped us to consider new ideas to keep the cost down.

They also were very clean. They cleaned up at the end of every day so to minimize the frustration with all the construction. Also, they stuck to their schedule and began and ended the project just as promised...they were quick and complete! In addition, the project wasn't done until we were completely satisfied!

The quality of the work provided was exceptional. Its a family business which truely takes pride in the services they perform for their customers. From the quote process through completion of the job someone was always available to speak within a moments notice regarding any questions me or my wife had. The line work in the painting was amazing, their product/craft knowledge was very impressive, extremely clean, trusted them enough to provide keys to my home for the week we couldn't be more pleased with the job done

The end result is great! We had a real problem with drainage on the covered entry to our house. Because of the drainage problems, the wood was rotting and the appearance was quite ugly. Gove Restoration re-designed and re-constructed the covered entry. They redirected the rain water so that it would drain properly. They added gutters to help with the drainage. We're very pleased with the end result. The entry was once and eye-sore and now it is both attractive and functional! The rain water drains just like it should.

Additional gutters were replaced on the house.

Gove Restoration did a great job with the exterior painting of our house. Our house was built in 1833, so it had many layers of paint and perhaps some lead paint. They took all the environmental precautions in dealing with the lead paint. The team worked quickly and thoroughly. The finished result is wonderful.

In addition, they painted two decks, railings, steps, and doors. The decks & railings were covered with mildew. The decks were washed and the mildew removed. It's amazing how much better it looks!

A big revelation from this project is: never underestimate the impact of a new coat of paint!! We were not excited about this project because we thought that it would not make a big impact. Boy, were we wrong! The new ceilings, walls, and new paint made a huge improvement to our house!

Part of the project included new woodwork & carpentry (door frames, baseboards, chair rails, fireplace mantle/surround). This was another area where we underestimated the impact of the new carpentry. Because of their experience with restoring old homes (our house was built in 1833), they were able to advise style of woodwork that would enhance and complement the style of our house. I was reluctant at first, but they really knew what they were doing! The end result is fabulous and historically accurate.

They were meticulous with attention to detail. The name of their company fits their work, "restoration". They restore old homes to their former glory. They don't just renovate or remodel. They truly restore.

Part of the benefit in working with Gove Restoration is they start and end the project right on schedule. The project ended within a day of their original estimate. In addition, they clean up at the end of every work day. Their entire team is friendly, customer focused, professional, and a pleasure to work with.