Economy Home Improvement Inc

Scott and his workers were incredibly patient and worked hard to give me what I wanted/needed. I'm incredibly happy with the work they did. If you want a new garage, I recommend EHI.

Within 6 months of the job being completed the concrete patio had alreaday started to crack, when this was brought to John Brooks attention he had nothing but excuses and claimed all concrete cracked. This is completely opposite of what we originally talked about when I expressed concerns about new concrete and I was told that cracks  can be avoided by the ground being prepped properly before concrete is poured. Also had stains in the concrete due to the weather being too cold when it was poured, took several months and numerous phone calls to get this corrected ( if that's what you can call it ).

John and the EHI team did an excellent job.

EHI did a nice job AND were very easy to work with.  Highly proficient and ethical in all aspects. They worked from a basic plan, and they delivered it on time and under budget.  Scott Book always kept us in the loop -- we never had to wait more than 24 hours to hear back from him.  His crews were courteous, knowledgeable, and did a good job cleaning up the site at the end of the day.  We had a nearby tree that we asked him to work around, and it was never damaged in any way, despite being very close to the building. Also, we had some problems with the gutters after we had paid him in full, and he came back twice to make sure they were working correctly.  His prices are neither the lowest nor the highest, but that just means he pays his people decently and does the job right.

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They are very good company. I have used them a number of times over the years for both planned and emergency work. They stand behind their work. The owners and the people they hire are very good. I recommend them because they are good, honest people. If they say they will be there, they are there!

They are my go to provider. They are the best. They are an extraordinary company.

We have an attractive garage that matches our house and accommodates the raising and lowering of our canoe.
The foundation work was outstanding. EHI raised the floor of the garage with footers and gravel so that it was higher than the old dirt floor had been. The outstanding cement company and their workers created a level floor that is uncracked to this day. The walls of cement block were perfectly done with window and door in the exact right place. The roof, framing, garage doors were expertly installed. The garage is tight. There are NO bugs or water incursions. It is in fact high and dry.
The only problem was the later pouring of the skirt outside the garage. The cement was at the later end of its pouring life. After a month or so some very small blemished showed up. Scott had someone smooth out the blemishes.

I have recommend Scott Book and Economy to others.

This was our first experience utilizing a contractor and it was a good one. Scott Book and his EHI crew were very professional from the first introduction to the completion of the project. He listened to what we wanted, explained the process in detail of what we should expect and was very professional and punctual throughout the construction of the garage. There were no surprises and they managed to make steady progress even in the winter months. Frankly, we had good experiences with all members and partners of the EHI team. We would definitely choose EHI for our renovation needs in the future.

My experience with EHI was positive in every way. I went with them based upon the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Angie's List, and was immediately grateful that I did. The owner, Scott, was incredibly courteous and professional and walked me through every step of the process during his initial bid. Every single person who worked on the project maintained that same level of courtesy and professionalism. These are nice, honest, hardworking folks who want to do the best job possible for their clients. I am extremely pleased with my new garage, and just as pleased with the process that led to its construction. Everyone always had a smile and a nice word, and the company even provided a thank you gift upon completion! My last contractor experience (someone that I didn't find on Angie's List) had been a nightmare situation, so I was endlessly grateful to find such a solid, good company. Highly recommended!

good quality construction. some scheduling problems with Subs
slow on follow up on call back items

It was a wet summer and when it finally dried up they were there everyday laying the block and working. The garage building was built very well and I have no complaints about that.
The problem I do have is I asked that the garage not be lower than the road so that when I did replaced the driveway the water would not roll down the driveway to the garage which means there should have been more grading to achieve that. I did not have them do the driveway at the time because I did not have the money but since then I had a concrete two lane drive put in and because the garage sits lower than the road the driveway runs down hill to the garage from the road. In some of the heavy rains we have had there has been water up to the garage door but luckily my yard drains quickly.
Also the patio that was poured slopes to the garage and not away from it so during rain when i exit the garage from the car i have to jump over the water lying up against the garage. I mentioned this at the time and the solution suggested was to cut a line in the cement from the exit door then away to the edge of the cement. This was not a good solution as it plugs up every other day and the water sits up against the garage until it slowly drains off. I should have insisted it be re-done and they did not offer to fix it the way it should have been. The person doing the cement (which they contracted out) finished it off slanting towards the garage instead of away.
I would use them again but I would insist if something is done wrong that it be fixed permanently and not just a temporary fix.

Went very well. Work was done is slightly chilly weather, but warm enough to proceed. All work was done on schedule, workers were on time and stayed until work was finished. Originally thought we would replace isolated vents but changed that to a peak vent without any delays or hitches.

They did a good job and I would recommend them. The price was good and we felt like we were getting what we paid for. They came when they were supposed to and they were professional with me.

Without a doubt these are professionals who put getting it right and pleasing the customer at the top of the list. The price seemed highish to me at first, but you get much more that you pay for. The quality of materials and workmanship are top notch. John Book is extremely personable and kept us informed every step of the way. He even let our neighbors know that the would be working near their yard and would take every precaution to avoid damaging their lawn. He also let them know how to contact him if any of his workers disturbed their yard. I have never been more pleased in dealing with this type of service provider.

EHI - Economy Home Improvement is a family owned and run company that has never failed us.

Scott Book of EHI worked with us to establish a suitable size and design for a garage to replace our very old and collapsing one. He spent as much time as we needed in planning, editing and finalizing the drawings, explained each of the details of the project, and made changes as necessary. Scott took care of all of the necessary permitting, including the special permits and hearings required for work done in an historic overlay area, which was a great help since we were completely unfamiliar with eh H-1 overlay requirements and with the approval process with the Architectural Review Board. Once the permits were issued and approvals given, the demolition of the old garage was done quickly and cleanly, and the work on the new building began right6 away. Delays happened rarely and usually for weather or waiting on a city code requirement. The workers at EHI have mostly been with them for a long time and know what they're doing. If work needed to be repaired or redone Scott was quickly available on site to discuss the issue and do what was needed to make it right. The work that needed redoing tended to be minor and only cosmetic, not structural. As the work progressed Scott kept us informed, and was quickly responsive to our phone calls or emails. He made sure that we were on schedule with our decisions about details (light fixtures, door style, etc) so that the work flow wasn't delayed. He offered useful suggestions on where we might find less-than-usual light fixtures online. The workers showed up on time and worked through the day. The work was done very professionally. In the main, they kept the premises clean after they left, excepting materials that they were still in process of using, and were fairly effective at limiting the collateral damage to the area surrounding the work site. We set out a payment schedule based on several stages of the work that was to be done and never had occasion to deviate -- the work stayed on schedule. Scott came by for a final walk-through and made sure that last details were taken care of and to give us point-by-point instructions on the automatic door opener functions, including adjustments to the parts to keep it working properly. The exterior drain pipe for the house downspouts was badly clogged, and as part of the process of putting electrical conduit under the concrete walk his crew repaired and replaced a section of drain pipe that was causing problems. We are very pleased with the results of the work that EHI did, with Scott's open and honest dealings with us, and with the advice that he offered as we went through the process. I would happily hire EHI again.