William L Burtt

Description of Work: We were experiencing problems with our back door shutting properly and it was causing a lot of heat to escape our home. I was also afraid that mice would start coming into our home thru the large gap in the side. I called Bill and he was able to come out the same day to take a look at our problem. He needed to order special material to properly insulate our door. Once he received the material, he came out promptly and installed the insulation and repaired the door and locks so it would close properly.

Description of Work: He repaired a desk and installed a wood panel on the back of a clock. He installed rails in the bath and shower. He also installed sliding shelves in our kitchen. He replaced the hinges on drop leaf dining table and some chairs.

Description of Work: Installed crown molding and new base boards in most of our rooms and hallways.

Description of Work: We had a really big job for a 3 level home that had pipes burst in 11 places. This man came to the appointment and was arrogant and outright rude. My husband, who is fairly tolerant walked out of the room after a few minutes of listening to him, having decided he did not care what the guys price was - he would not hire him. I was very polite and showed him the variety of things we wanted quoted. He scoffed at me that I wanted to change out a style of bannister that looked more like it belonged in a country farm house than the neo classic style the rest of our home had built into it's features. I told him our realtor suggested it and he snickered and said "what is your realtor? - a bannister salesman?" I did not call him in to tell me what to change or not change - just how much it would cost. He asked who was going to do my cabinets in my kitchen and I told him I was having lowes do them and he said "you are in over your head here" and "I don't think I can work with someone who would have lowes install cabinetry". I have had Lowes do cabinets for me before and they were excellent quality and installed perfectly. He was so judgmental and mean it just ruined my day. I felt competent and like things were going well with putting back together this huge disaster in our home until he came there and belittled us and put us down. We are half way through the rehabilitation of our home now. It was a 90k job that required lots of sub contractors to work well with each other and be self sufficient. They have all been great and I am relieved this stinker showed his true colors right up front so he did not ruin the good flow and vibes we have with the other folk working on the house. If you want a prima donna this is the guy for you. If you want someone who is pleasant and works well with others - run.

Description of Work: We asked Mr. Burtt to repair two sets of wood and glass French doors that had been attacked on bottom by rot, on which we had been slow to take action.

Description of Work: He put up some crown molding for us.

Description of Work: He came out and built a kitchen islands for us in our home.

Description of Work: I had him turn new spindles and replace the spindles of the stair rail. He sanded and refinished the stairs.

Description of Work: We had difficulty accessing our cable and electrical outlets behind a heavy bookcase so he cut out openings in the bookcase and put in a round opening for a cord to go through.

Description of Work: I had a kitchen cabinet that was coming off the wall. He took it off completely, reinstalled it and reinforced it so that heavier items could be stored in it.

Description of Work: Replaced two doors in a historic home. He came out and pre-measured a couple of times to make sure he got the order right. The process took several months, close to three to have the doors custom made. Bill was great at communicating time frame, he followed up with samples of stain. He also makes sure he gives you his expert of opinion on what will work and/or look best. When the doors arrived, he installed within a two day time period.

Description of Work: He came out to give me an estimate on a desk, a closet area, and some shelving.

Description of Work: Custom wood working for different projects. Bill was the consummate professional who did quality custom work like one usually can't find anymore when trying to restore century old antiques. The guy is right out of the old time craftsman. Bill is a first rate custom craftsman like the old days from the era of the antiques I was having him restore. If you want a craftsman, Bill's your guy!

Description of Work: My husband and I previously had all new hardwood floors put in our kitchen, dining room and den by another contractor. At that same time, we purchased treads and risers of the same wood (Brazilian Walnut) with the hopes of having our staircase done to match the flooring. We had a horrible experience with the previous company and didn't wish to have them finish the project, so we searched the list to find someone who would. We found Bill Burtt who was more than willing to do this for us. Work done included: Tear out existing staircase carpet, treads and risers. Cut to fit, install, stain and finish the wood to match existing new floors. Material was provided by us.

Description of Work: Installed a new stairway railing from scratch.

Description of Work: William was very helpful and recommended sources for me to have wood carving done. He did not have the equipment to produce what I wanted but referred me to 3 sources. Very helpful and professional.

Description of Work: We had woodwork placed in two rooms and a landing/hallway. Bill had purchased the wood and had the primer coat prior to the installation. He arrived early and got set up to cut the wood on the patio. The work was of very good quality and he did a good job of cleaning up after finishing.

Description of Work: He totally built a new downstairs hand rail, newell post, and balasters.

Description of Work: A dog visiting our house scratched a wood post going down to our basement. I called Bill to see when he'd be able to come out to repair it (I needed it done quickly, before my husband found out!!) and he said he could squeeze me in the following day. However, he advised me to try almond oil on the scratches to see if that would fix it.

Description of Work: He did some framing on the rear exterior door frames.

Description of Work: I needed about an 8 foot by 8 inch piece of trim replaced. It also required a couple of smaller pieces as well. He measured the area, bought the wood, and did the trim finishing at home. He brought it over and put it in. It fit perfectly and he had picked a very nicely grained piece of trim. He did an excellent job. I would use him again in a minute. We felt the cost was very reasonable for the work involved.

Description of Work: Did some finish trim in the living room and some baseboard trim in the hall, also helped match some trim on a door for me.

Description of Work: Bill fitted trim/wainscoting to our dining room. He also fitted our guest restroom with bead boarding/trim and a shelf.

Description of Work: I called to get an estimate for trim work. He came out with his tape measurer and said he would call back with an estimate.

Description of Work: Stained oak stair parts, removed wood spindles and replaced with wrough iron spindles.