Socelvic Co

These guys do very good work, and we're extremely happy with the results. Alessandro, the project director, was responsive and very courteous and helpful at all times, as were Celio, the carpentry boss, and Alexander, the painting manager. Their crews were focused on their work and as unintrusive as possible - no radio playing or horsing around on the job, and they demonstrated very good workmanship. One small thing - most of the crew members don't speak English very well, so questions have to go through one of the managers. They do a LOT of decks and porches, and really know the ins and outs of how to handle a project like this - we felt we were in expert hands all along the way, and that they were providing us with a product with lasting value. At the same time, they are very willing to listen to input, and will work with you to make the details match your own taste and preferences. The bottom line is that this family-run business really cares about doing a good job and making the customer happy. They did a first-class job - heavy-duty framing, special screw fasteners to hold the decking to the frame, nicely built custom doors, etc. The job did take longer than originally estimated, but most of the delays were due to things like weather, inspection holdups and accommodations to our schedules. There were a few days when Socelvic was dealing with other projects, which is understandable given the size of their operation - and when the crews were here they were working very efficiently. We would definitely work again with Socelvic and have already recommended them to friends and family.

Overall it went terrific they did exactly what I wanted them to do which was to show up when their was a lot of snow and get it out of my way and they did a great job.

It was good. I have never done this before and there was a learning curve for me. It did end up costing alot more than I expected. I won't be as naive next time. The quality and the timing of the project was pretty good.

We moved to Brookline from Chicago and the company was able to give us a very reasonable estimate over the phone since we had taken a lot of pictures of the place and e-mailed those pictures to the company. We called many other painting companies on Angie's List and they would not even talk to us without being able to see the place. Socelvic gave us an estimate but also came over the day we arrived in Brookline to inspect our place and make sure that the pictures were accurate, which we thought was a fair was to do things seeing how we were moving in from out of town. We were very pleased with their work - the workers do not speak much English but were extremely polite.

They were very professional. The supervisor was incredibly friendly and honest. They were just a very easy company to work with. They are a little more expensive then others but it is worth it.

They were considerably higher than the other companies that we had contacted about the work. ($25,000)

Excellent. We took four quotes (3 from Angie's List suppliers) and chose this company based on the cost-effectiveness of their quote, reviews on List as well as two customer (phone) references and are very satisfied with the choice we made. This is a great company to work with! Very professional and a hard working team. Their proposal was very detailed and they performed exactly as per proposal. They scraped, sanded and power washed entire house, inspected for wood rot and suggested/made small carpentry repairs as required. Painting was fastidious, close attention to detail, as was clean-up (each day). They even cleaned all windows at conclusion of job and followed up to ensure we were satisfied. The place looks sparkling new. Good communication with office and management. They suggested additional work which we will put off until next season and would definitely work with them again.

The process was very simple and easy. I called the number, Michelle got me on schedule, Alex's estimate was honest and competitive from the start. He broke down the quote into alternatives and options to fit my budget. The job was performed on time and the job foreman and staff accommodated all requests, were pleasant to be around, and left a neat well-done job. Very efficient. Alessandro, personally, checked in with me to make sure I was pleased with everything before we settled the bill. To say the least, I was very pleased with Socelvic Company. We're going to be in need of some interior paint work soon. My only call will be to Socelvic Company to do the job. I really did have the BEST for less!

Given the current reports in Angie's List, which are quite favorable, I think that who experience was not what I had expected. It was average at best, although not below average. The cost of the project was predictably more than the estimates, after all of the "extra unanticipated costs" were added. The workers were of average professional behavior. The work was average. The house looks much better than it did prior to the painting.

All the work went well. They came when they said they would and protected everything, including hanging a heavy plastic curtain to prevent dust from escaping to the upstairs. Once the old walls were removed, they discovered that the sills were rotten and showed them to me. I authorized replacement and agreed to the additional cost.

I had hired Socelvic Co. for some interior painting in the past, and it was a wonderful experience. I started this job with another contractor that was referred to me through a real estate broker. I should of never listened to them. I had to stop the job on the 2nd day that day started, and I'm very happy that I did. I called Socelvic shortly after, they returned my call quickly and came around to give an estimate on the following day. After I explained to Alessandro what happened, he provided me with a detailed design built proposal that was going to work within my budget. He honored everything he said since day one. I was so happy to see my floors covered with drop cloths and the carpets & furniture wrapped up as they were working away. The work was amazing. Overall, once more I have nothing but to give my highest praises about this company and the work they perform. I will be pleased to refer this company to anyone who is looking for quality, hard work and honest service!

Alessandro was our contractor and I couldn't have been happier with the process from start to finish. We agreed to a direct cost of work based upon hours required, and his estimate was reasonably close to the total project charge. He was always accessible and kept me updated almost daily on the status. The crews showed up daily right on time, and were both courteous and careful in ensuring that access points to the attic remained clean. It was clear that all workers on the job took pride in the company and in their work. They carefully listened to our requests and provided good recommendations on finer points of the project that enabled us to remain within our budget. This was the first of a few projects we have in mind, and I definitely plan to work with them again in the future.

They were perfect. Quick response to my initial call. Got me an estimate the same day. Handled the billing procedure expeditiously and did a great job removing the snow. I'm delighted with their responsiveness and professionalism.

We need someone to shovel the snow. We don't have a driveway, but our building is at the corner, so we have two sidewalks, front porch and stairs that need to be shoveled. I called their office, someone pick up the phone right away and I sent the picture by e-mail, they sent back the quote next day. I sign the contract for this winter. They shoveled once so far and did a very good job. They are very easy to communicate with by e-mail. They wrote back to me right away when I sent them e-mails.

Excellent. Double A rating on punctuality.

Celio Jr. answered my message promptly, followed up with a quick estimate and service! He was very reasonable with his rates and was able to explain the options for snow removal services best for me. The work agreement was officially scheduled through a very detailed contract agreement and as soon as the first inches of snow came down, Celio Jr. and his crew were on top of their game. They cleaned, plowed and salted the walkways. They left the house in safe and clean conditions.

I contacted this company for an estimate based on reviews here such as this one: Approximate Cost: $6,000.00. Description Of Work: Exterior preparation and painting of sizable house including house body primer plus 1 coat paint and all trims (primer plus 2 coats) and garage. I know this is a year later, and prices have increased, but they asked for almost $17,000 to paint my two story house, and insisted it was actually three stories, because of the underground cellar. Huh? The bid also included some misc. carpentry, which they bid at $10,000. The work involves re-framing 8 cellar windows and re-pointing where necessary, a new cellar door, one 'custom' pantry shelf, 'retro-fitting' six existing pantry drawers (fixing them so they don't squeak) and doing the same to to small pantry door. TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS? And please, if you choose to respond the this report, DON'T SHOUT AT ME WITH ALL CAPS!

They went above and beyond my expectations.

Folks showed up on time and got the job done. The work was performed quickly (2 days). The two workers worked steadily and left the place neat and clean. The pricing was not fixed but rather time/labor.

Very courteous, business like, knowledgeable, and helpful. Workers always early. Worked diligently & for long hours each day. Always neat, quiet, hard workers. An excellent job.

The work done was satisfactory, but it took over a year to complete the project. At one point, subcontracted roofers installed a new rubber roof, and Socelvic painters put nails into it when building a roof deck. We had to wait 3 months for the roofers to return and install a second new roof. The billing was a disaster. There were no clear statements about which charges were for carpentry and which for painting. When we asked for a billing record, they said they had none and couldn't possibly give us one. This was a problem for the condo association, which had to review the bills. They left extra paint outside, making it useless after it froze. When contacted for paint colors so I could match colors for a touch up, they had no record of the colors. This is shoddy management for such a big company and such a big job

They were a little pricey, but they did a good job and I would definitely hire them again.

The estimate was prompt and courteous, although it came in $2000 higher than the other estimates we received. Estimated cost was $5,998.50.

The fact that these guys have two very polite women, answering their phones anytime you call during business hours, and are very reachable themselves, all day, sometimes even after hours, is a big plus. Getting a hold of contractors can be tough as I'm sure you know). Their crew works very hard; long days with just a quick lunch break on the site (they bring their own microwave!). I found all the workers to be very nice and polite people, with always at least one good speaker of English present. There was a couple of small miscommunication (mostly having to do with an overlap of names in the family) that led to a couple of minor problems, but when pointed out, the company was willing to discuss things, fix any problems, and it was all worked out in the end. Overall, a professional, easy to get a hold of company with some skilled carpenters.

This company came well recommended from AL. They finally finished their work. While they were in the midst of the project, it appeared it would take much longer than originally estimated. I didn't want the work to triple after they had ripped up my house. When I brought my concerns to their attention they said it would be about 30% more, but no more than that. I just received the invoice which was triple the original estimate and double the revised estimate. When the job was set up it was approached as a carpentry job that there are a lot of unknowns. The contract I signed was an estimate for how many hours it would take. It was estimated as a 3 day project for a two man crew. It turned out to be a 3 man project for five days. The hours skyrocketed. I gave them the opportunity to give me a reasonably revised estimate. They did revise it, I feel purposely low-balled it to make sure I didn't scrap the project, and then went ahead and billed me excessively.