About us
My name is Patsy Cicala Jr., I am the recipient of the Super Service Award for 2016 -2022 from Angie's List. BEST WAY TO GET IN TOUCH IS [email protected], or call 302-245-5606. I retired here 11 years ago in Sussex County after a rewarding career in the field of Environmental Science and General Contracting in upstate New York. When you retire, you should have an exit plan.... I, however, am finding sitting down to read a book or taking a long stroll on the beach will result in either me being placed in a mental institution, or being shot by my wife (she says I am driving her crazy). Therefore, after renovating three homes in the area, I have decided to offer my services as a handyman. My wife says that I can do small repairs including bathrooms, kitchens, and small additions, porches and decks, Check out my Photo Gallery to see if I can fulfill your needs
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
53 years of experience
Services we offer
Since I owned and operated a large Construction outfit, I have done every aspect of general contracting. But as a retire person, I have chosen to just do Handy-man work, renovations, small additions,and porches. (I can still run a dozer, backhoe and excavator, but my wife says no.)
Services we don't offer
Appliance service
Amenities
Eco Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount
yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- Check
Our recent projects
- 29
Assorted photos uploaded by Something Constructive
Reviews
5.0110 Reviews
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Amy G.
Apr 2025
General Remodeling
I was very pleased with Something Constructive. Patsy is a great guy, very personable, and you quickly feel like family. He is creative, has a keen eye, and is a great problem solver. He and his crew are great – so pleasant and respectful. I actually enjoyed seeing them each day! They work together well, are meticulous – the work quality is excellent, and they were very neat. My neighbors were very impressed with how nicely they maintained the area while working. Patsy and his crew stayed on schedule and he is really good at keeping you posted along the way. I highly recommend!!!
Deborah B.
Aug 2024
Unfinished Carpentry
We were very happy with Something Constructive. They were on time, very efficient and the foreman and crew worked seamlessly together. They got the structure up quickly. The neighbors were amazed! The General Contractor kept the project going smoothly and was attentive to what we wanted. It seems like the addition has always been there. His price was very reasonable. He quoted us a price of $50,288 but since we wanted to do a lot of the work and purchase the materials ourselves, he worked with us and we ended up paying him $29810.
Susan G.
May 2024
General Remodeling
It was a wonderful experience. These guys are hard workers. Communication is good. Work quality is excellent. The job came in, in terms of cost, as expected. They are reliable and pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend any day !!!
Shirley H.
May 2024
Handyman Services
Angi Reviews will not allow me to edit a previus review for this Contractor, I wanted to update that Patsi's crew did show up, were professional, gave a fair and competitive bid and are quick to start the work. So far I would give them a five stars for responding, calling and following through.
Phil R.
Oct 2022
Handyman Services, Siding Service
Excellent job, Patsy is great to work with and showed up on time and followed through on the project. We are very satisfied and look forward to working with him again
Tim M.
Aug 2022
Deck and Porch Service, General Remodeling + 1 more
Patsy and his team delivered a beautiful deck on time and under budget. They worked hand in glove with A&V Landscaping from design to finished product to transform our backyard from a hill to a little piece of heaven. Patsy was easy to work with and did everything he said he would do. It was like we had a favorite uncle in the construction business. A terrific experience overall.
Kathryn L.
Aug 2022
Cabinet Making
Patsy and his crew added a beautiful deck to our home. We were so impressed by his knowledge, professionalism and most importantly, his disposition. He is a pleasure to work with. The project was completed in two days due to his above and beyond work ethic. Without hesitation, I recommend Patsy and his crew for any project you are planning. To him, you are a member of his family.
Michael S.
May 2022
Deck and Porch Service, Cabinet Making
I think Patsy and his crew did a great job replacing the half of my deck that was not under roof in Milton, DE. That’s what the 2 key people onsite say, and it’s what I and others see in the pictures, 1 of which is attached. As this is a rental house, I’ll look soon, but they all say that the new deck is solid, safe, and looks great. Me and my rental agent say that Patsy is very easy to work with. Recommend that you contact him for work in the area. M.Smith - Milton DE & Baltimore MD.
Margaret G.
May 2022
Deck and Porch Service, Doors + 2 more
I added a 14 X 18 sunroom on to my house during the middle of the pandemic. Patsy was professional and responsive. There were a couple of minor delays due to supply chain issues but Patsy was transparent about the delays and communicated frequently. The job was on budget with no surprises with regard to money. Regarding the cost of the room, my 14 X 18 room was 3,000 less than a neighbors 14 X 14 sunroom and mine was much nicer. I would definitely recommend Patsy and I would use him again for future projects.
Eleanor A.
May 2022
Unfinished Carpentry, Electrical + 5 more
The job went very well. We are very pleased with the quality of the work. Not only did Mr. Cicala and crew always showed up as promised and do a great job, he is super knowledgeable, helpful and creative.
Lisa B.
Apr 2021
Cabinet Making, General Remodeling
All went well. We are very pleased with the final product.
Bill P.
Apr 2021
General Remodeling
Excellent. Went far above and beyond than anything I expected.
Marion B.
Apr 2021
Garage and Shed Building
It was excellent. They were knowledgeable, efficient, and excellent. The shed looked absolutely beautiful. The prices were good and reasonable. He was nice person. He was completely professional. He knew what he was doing.
Nancy C.
Jan 2021
Deck and Porch Service, Doors
Patsy was very understanding of our needs, proposed three designs, and discussed the merits/challenges of each with us. We decided on a switch back design, with an intermediate platform, that exits under the porch floor. This was the smallest footprint, and allowed for someone to stand on the threshold without crowding from the opened screen door. We are delighted with the outcome, and quality of workmanship as well as the respect the crew showed for our property.
Justin M.
Dec 2020
Handyman Services, Unfinished Carpentry + 1 more
We love our new shelves! Patsy and his crew did great work! We will definitely call him again!
Susan R.
Nov 2020
Handyman Services, Deck and Porch Service + 1 more
Excellent. Patsy showed up on time, prepared and completed the work to my satisfaction. I have several other projects that I want to hire Something Constructive to complete for me in the coming months
Richard T.
Nov 2020
Doors, Electrical + 2 more
Patsy and his crew did an amazing job with many obstacles in their way. Along with Brian from Ross Electric who recommended Something Constructive to us, the job was completed on time with no problems at all. Feel as if we were treated like family by both companies,and have no problem recommending them to friends and family!
Sue B.
Nov 2020
Electrical, Plumbing
Patsy, came in, put a new disposal in and was done! This company has done the flooring in my kitchen and will be putting in a fence soon! Great people! And Great work!
Jacquelyn S.
Oct 2020
Handyman Services, Electrical + 3 more
Patsy and his team did an awesome job remodeling our guest house—the pictures show it! We’re just waiting on a new mirror for the bathroom vanity and we’ll be set. We’ll definitely be using him for many more projects in our new home.
Jane R.
Oct 2020
Deck and Porch Service, Cabinet Making
Excellent! Patsy repaired the problem quickly!
Pam M.
Oct 2020
Doors, Drywall + 2 more
Patsy and his Something Constructive crew were professional, timely and a pleasure to work with. We are very happy with the new room, and the bathroom, and the way it was integrated into the existing space. The project was completed on budget, on time, and we would definitely use Patsy again in the future.
Andrea B.
Oct 2020
Handyman Services, Deck and Porch Service + 2 more
Very well. These were complex jobs that involved placing support beams above the ceiling, but they managed through beautifully.
Ellen L.
Sep 2020
Windows, Cabinet Making
Super fantastically well. Patsy Cicala and his crew were excellent. The windows were custom and had a trapezoid shape and they installed them perfectly from beginning to end. They weren't replacing windows but instead creating new ones and had to cut through my wall. It took about 2 days since they worked all day long for both days. The windows look terrific and my home was cleaned up from the minor mess. Patsy and crew were wonderful to deal with. The price was incredibly fair. I would hire Patsy again without question. Plus, he is fun to be around!
Deborah R.
Aug 2020
Handyman Services, Doors
The crew Patsy sent did an excellent job in installing the new door that we purchased. A fair amount of field fitting was required which they handled professionally. We are very pleased with the work and would hire again.
Danny G.
Aug 2020
Electrical, Woodworking + 3 more
Patsy and team did a wonderful job with remodeling our master bathroom and updating fixtures in the quest bathroom. His estimate for labor came in under budget. Jacob and Ernesto are capable of doing any task assigned by Patsy. They removed a jacuzzi tub, stand-alone shower, tile flooring, all plumbing and electrical fixtures, and raised the vanities to 35 inch height. The pictures attached show the end result of which we are very pleased, and thankful for Patsy's patience and guidance throughout the process. We would highly recommend Patsy along with Jacob and Ernesto. They work very well together as a team.
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FAQ
Something Constructive is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
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
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Something Constructive accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Something Constructive offers free project estimates.
Yes, Something Constructive offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Something Constructive does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Something Constructive offers emergency services.
No, Something Constructive does not offer warranties.
Something Constructive offers the following services: Since I owned and operated a large Construction outfit, I have done every aspect of general contracting. But as a retire person, I have chosen to just do Handy-man work, renovations, small additions,and porches. (I can still run a dozer, backhoe and excavator, but my wife says no.)
Appliance service