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Flávius

5.00(
8
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Flávius

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

With more than 17 years in the industry, our family-owned business specializes in all your tiling needs, from floor tiles to backsplashes, kitchen, and bathroom installations, and beyond. We take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship with a personal touch, ensuring that each project is completed to your satisfaction. Whether you're renovating a single room or completing a full home makeover, you can count on us to provide durable, beautiful tile solutions tailored to your vision. Feel free to also visit Flavius Tiles on Facebook and Instagram!

"Flavio did my bathroom floor with new tile. He did an excellent job for a reasonable price. Plus, he’s a super nice guy and is very communicative throughout the process. I’ll definitely work with him again for future projects. Highly recommend!"

Ross R on May 2025

With more than 17 years in the industry, our family-owned business specializes in all your tiling needs, from floor tiles to backsplashes, kitchen, and bathroom installations, and beyond. We take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship with a personal touch, ensuring that each project is completed to your satisfaction. Whether you're renovating a single room or completing a full home makeover, you can count on us to provide durable, beautiful tile solutions tailored to your vision. Feel free to also visit Flavius Tiles on Facebook and Instagram!

"Flavio did my bathroom floor with new tile. He did an excellent job for a reasonable price. Plus, he’s a super nice guy and is very communicative throughout the process. I’ll definitely work with him again for future projects. Highly recommend!"

Ross R on May 2025


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BBS General Construction Inc

747 Main St
4.54(
13
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BBS General Construction Inc

747 Main St
4.54(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
42 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

BBS General Construction Inc. is a mid-sized construction company proudly owned and operated by members of a big, close-knit, and blessed family. Founded in 2016, BBS stands for “Brother and Big Sister” — a tribute to the bond between founders Ciro Malo and Rosa, who built this company on the values of family, loyalty, and integrity. We specialize in roofing, siding, and gutter services, delivering reliable, high-quality craftsmanship to homeowners and businesses across our community. At BBS, relationships come first. We honor the wisdom that comes with age and experience, and hold a special place in our hearts for elderly customers and veterans. Providing them with respectful, attentive service is part of our mission. We also care deeply about our planet. Whenever possible, we choose environmentally responsible materials and practices to help protect the world we all share. With BBS General Construction Inc., you’re not just hiring a contractor — you’re partnering with a team that treats every customer like family.

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Marco P on May 2024

BBS General Construction Inc. is a mid-sized construction company proudly owned and operated by members of a big, close-knit, and blessed family. Founded in 2016, BBS stands for “Brother and Big Sister” — a tribute to the bond between founders Ciro Malo and Rosa, who built this company on the values of family, loyalty, and integrity. We specialize in roofing, siding, and gutter services, delivering reliable, high-quality craftsmanship to homeowners and businesses across our community. At BBS, relationships come first. We honor the wisdom that comes with age and experience, and hold a special place in our hearts for elderly customers and veterans. Providing them with respectful, attentive service is part of our mission. We also care deeply about our planet. Whenever possible, we choose environmentally responsible materials and practices to help protect the world we all share. With BBS General Construction Inc., you’re not just hiring a contractor — you’re partnering with a team that treats every customer like family.

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Marco P on May 2024


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Master Bath Pros Inc

651 Mechanic St
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Master Bath Pros Inc

651 Mechanic St
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
63 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

At Master Bath Pros, we pride ourselves on a decade-long journey of transforming bathrooms into spaces of comfort and elegance. Our team of experienced designers and builders work closely with you to bring your dream bathroom to life, ensuring a seamless process from design to execution. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction makes us a trusted name in bathroom remodeling. Master Bath Pros offers a comprehensive suite of bathroom remodeling services. From contemporary makeovers to classic renovations, we specialize in transforming your bathroom to reflect your unique style and meet your functional needs We offer bath & shower remodels, walk-in tubs, 1-day bathroom remodel, and more. Contact us for a quote!

At Master Bath Pros, we pride ourselves on a decade-long journey of transforming bathrooms into spaces of comfort and elegance. Our team of experienced designers and builders work closely with you to bring your dream bathroom to life, ensuring a seamless process from design to execution. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction makes us a trusted name in bathroom remodeling. Master Bath Pros offers a comprehensive suite of bathroom remodeling services. From contemporary makeovers to classic renovations, we specialize in transforming your bathroom to reflect your unique style and meet your functional needs We offer bath & shower remodels, walk-in tubs, 1-day bathroom remodel, and more. Contact us for a quote!


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Long Home Products

300 Myles Standish Blvd
2.68(
22
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Long Home Products

300 Myles Standish Blvd
2.68(
22
)
Approved Pro
361 local quotes requested
80 years of experience

With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired Long Roofing Products to replace my roof. From the beginning the sales man lied to me, telling me that they could take off my Gutter Helmets and put them back on correctly. This was lie #1. They have null and voided the warranty of my gutter helmets, because they were not supposed to touch them and according to Gutter Helmets all the roofers know this. lie #2 there were missing pieces on the ends of my gutter helmets to prevent the birds from getting into the gutters. The salesman told me they would order the piece from Gutter Helmets and replace it. This was never done. I have contacted them several times and they continue to tell me they will fix it and they never do. I would NEVER recommend them, I would only tell you NOT to use them. They talk a big game but never follow thru with their promise's."

Debbie B on August 2025

With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired Long Roofing Products to replace my roof. From the beginning the sales man lied to me, telling me that they could take off my Gutter Helmets and put them back on correctly. This was lie #1. They have null and voided the warranty of my gutter helmets, because they were not supposed to touch them and according to Gutter Helmets all the roofers know this. lie #2 there were missing pieces on the ends of my gutter helmets to prevent the birds from getting into the gutters. The salesman told me they would order the piece from Gutter Helmets and replace it. This was never done. I have contacted them several times and they continue to tell me they will fix it and they never do. I would NEVER recommend them, I would only tell you NOT to use them. They talk a big game but never follow thru with their promise's."

Debbie B on August 2025


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Brusa Home Improvement

256 Millbury St
4.36(
112
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Brusa Home Improvement

256 Millbury St
4.36(
112
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
16 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

Brusa Home Improvement, formerly known as "Central Mass Handyman" is owned and operated by Chris Brusa. Established in 1994. Licensed, and Insured. Excellent references. Jobs are priced by the job, or as some customers prefer by the hour. Flexible hours, and rates.

"This was the 2nd bath reno that Chris did for us. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out...."

Richard B on June 2025

Brusa Home Improvement, formerly known as "Central Mass Handyman" is owned and operated by Chris Brusa. Established in 1994. Licensed, and Insured. Excellent references. Jobs are priced by the job, or as some customers prefer by the hour. Flexible hours, and rates.

"This was the 2nd bath reno that Chris did for us. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out...."

Richard B on June 2025


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Alpha USA Supplies Corp.

26 Vine St
5.00(
1
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Alpha USA Supplies Corp.

26 Vine St
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

With more than 15 years in the market, working in the construction area, we have a good experience in New construction and remodeling, this includes kitchens, bathrooms, floors, decking, painting and more:

"They were absolutely phenomenal! Very professional/courteous and extremely efficient! What started as a simple project turned into redoing my whole house with them because I’ve never been more comfortable, confident and happy with a contractor like this before."

Alexandria F on April 2025

With more than 15 years in the market, working in the construction area, we have a good experience in New construction and remodeling, this includes kitchens, bathrooms, floors, decking, painting and more:

"They were absolutely phenomenal! Very professional/courteous and extremely efficient! What started as a simple project turned into redoing my whole house with them because I’ve never been more comfortable, confident and happy with a contractor like this before."

Alexandria F on April 2025


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Oska Construction INC.

4.60(
10
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Oska Construction INC.

4.60(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Jose with Oska Construction was responsive, he got the work done efficiently, and I’m happy with the quality."

Riley W on July 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Jose with Oska Construction was responsive, he got the work done efficiently, and I’m happy with the quality."

Riley W on July 2025


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Affordable Tile and Grout

6 Murray Rd.
4.88(
121
)
Approved Pro

Affordable Tile and Grout

6 Murray Rd.
4.88(
121
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

Expert tile, stone, marble, glass installations onto back-splashes, tub-surrounds, fire-places, all walls and floors, and floor-tile grout restoration. We also do shower-grouts, water-proofing and repairs. No sub-contractors will be coming into your house; all work performed by me. 32 years exp

"Estimate: Ryan came out to evaluate the bathroom and was on-time and polite. He showed us that he valued our time and quickly found the trouble spots and confirmed our fears about the water damage. He gave us very reasonable pricing for what we wanted and also suggested several different paths for us to take to not just make the bathroom functional, but to improve its aesthetics for a marginally higher investment. Pre Renovation: Ryan had outlined in his estimate, the cost for the work to be performed. We were able to pick the materials ourselves. He met several times with my wife to go over design options, patterns, colors and educated both of us on the finer points of bathroom design. This included coordinating tile, flooring, vanity, new fixtures with associated plumbing valves as well as of the incidentals. Prior to initiating our job, he staged the area nicely and cleanly and fit his schedule to meet ours. He also had to coordinate with other contractors, on our behalf, and did so professionally. On a site note, I know that dealing with people and helping them decide on big purchases can be frustrating but Ryan showed nothing but patience and understanding in guiding us through the process. From start to finish he was just an exceptionally nice guy which seems rare these days, especially in Covid times. Demolition: Ryan was on time and showed up with another worker. They began by removing the existing tile, it was done quietly and they constantly cleaned as they went. However, when the tile came down in the spot(s) that we were concerned about, we found extensive water damage. When the house had settled it left a gap several feet long between a chimney and the house exterior and water had been getting in for years. The wood had turned to peat and crumbled away by barely touching it. The insulation was ruined. There was nothing left of the wall, nor the studs. Just gone. The floors had similar issues but not to that extent. Without missing a beat, Ryan cleared the debris away, assessed the damage and began repairs. The wall and floor were repaired, new studs installed, new subfloor, new insulation and it looked amazing. When I saw this, I breathed a deep sigh of relief. If this had gone on much longer, who knows what would have happened. Ryan also went through the type of repair would be required to the exterior of the house and made suggestions to help get it solved quickly. The vanity was removed and the bathroom was a blank canvas. Remodel: Ryan and his associate began by doing the tile. I've had friends that had tiling work done and it was scary to look at. That was not the case here. Ryan worked methodically adhering, spacing and leveling each tile. He didn't just slap it up. We decided to go for a white and gray marble tile and he looked at every piece and placed them in an aesthetically pleasing pattern where each time would compliment the pattern of the tiles adjoining it. Where, under the window, tile had previously just been shoved in to fill a gap, Ryan designed a little window sill and just made it fantastic. He has such a great attention to detail and he doesn't rush. He takes the time needed to do it right and it shows. The floor came next and we went with a slate gray porcelain tile. One thing that I noted is the pattern of the tile wasn't necessarily straight on all of the pieces. Ryan noticed it too and was able to lay them so not only they would be straight and true but that the pattern in the tile would be symmetrical as well. The next thing that was obvious was the tub and toilet. Ryan let us know about glazing options that we are going to do at a later date but gave us some recommendations of whom to go to. But in relation to the tub/toilet/vanity came the new plumbing fixtures. He helped us there as well. The fixtures in place were dilapidated and heavily oxidized, which makes sense being 50 years old at this point. So we chose replacements. Ryan found a great plumber to do it for us. The copper lines were replaced with new pex. The valves were all installed and the plumber quickly and expertly installed full Moen hardware. It was surprisingly painless. Ryan also helped us find a great deal on a vanity with real Carrara marble. He picked it up and installed it with the plumber and again, it went in quickly and easily, which I suspect is because he did his research up front on which one was best. Result: My wife and I did not have the money nor the plan to do a complete bathroom renovation. We wanted to do the tiles, fix water damage, and potentially update the plumbing hardware. We had a major problem and wanted to throw a band aid on it. With Ryan's skilled craftsmanship and a marginal increase in cost of materials it feels like we have gotten a complete bathroom makeover. We have to do the ceiling, the wallpaper and the mirror later, as well as glaze the tub and toilet, but what was done looks simply amazing. The walls are strong again, the tiles and marble are breath taking, the grout work is clean, and even the porcelain floors feel soft on my feet. I feel like I got a 75k bathroom straight off of HGTV when I didn't even expect it. Overall: This is the best experience I had with a contractor in all of my years. He quickly saw what we needed. Gave us options. Was super nice and friendly and educational in helping us narrow our design decisions. Gave us a great price which was super competitive. Planned the job well. Coordinated with other contractors well. Was polite and cleaned after every single day and left no mess behind. Finished everything he promised and more. Looks fantastic. Now if you've read everything I've wrote until this point, let me finish with this. Ryan has exceptional skill, integrity with his work and he is a super trustworthy guy. I know I have more projects around here to do, and Ryan is the one I will be calling for them."

Scott H on January 2021

Expert tile, stone, marble, glass installations onto back-splashes, tub-surrounds, fire-places, all walls and floors, and floor-tile grout restoration. We also do shower-grouts, water-proofing and repairs. No sub-contractors will be coming into your house; all work performed by me. 32 years exp

"Estimate: Ryan came out to evaluate the bathroom and was on-time and polite. He showed us that he valued our time and quickly found the trouble spots and confirmed our fears about the water damage. He gave us very reasonable pricing for what we wanted and also suggested several different paths for us to take to not just make the bathroom functional, but to improve its aesthetics for a marginally higher investment. Pre Renovation: Ryan had outlined in his estimate, the cost for the work to be performed. We were able to pick the materials ourselves. He met several times with my wife to go over design options, patterns, colors and educated both of us on the finer points of bathroom design. This included coordinating tile, flooring, vanity, new fixtures with associated plumbing valves as well as of the incidentals. Prior to initiating our job, he staged the area nicely and cleanly and fit his schedule to meet ours. He also had to coordinate with other contractors, on our behalf, and did so professionally. On a site note, I know that dealing with people and helping them decide on big purchases can be frustrating but Ryan showed nothing but patience and understanding in guiding us through the process. From start to finish he was just an exceptionally nice guy which seems rare these days, especially in Covid times. Demolition: Ryan was on time and showed up with another worker. They began by removing the existing tile, it was done quietly and they constantly cleaned as they went. However, when the tile came down in the spot(s) that we were concerned about, we found extensive water damage. When the house had settled it left a gap several feet long between a chimney and the house exterior and water had been getting in for years. The wood had turned to peat and crumbled away by barely touching it. The insulation was ruined. There was nothing left of the wall, nor the studs. Just gone. The floors had similar issues but not to that extent. Without missing a beat, Ryan cleared the debris away, assessed the damage and began repairs. The wall and floor were repaired, new studs installed, new subfloor, new insulation and it looked amazing. When I saw this, I breathed a deep sigh of relief. If this had gone on much longer, who knows what would have happened. Ryan also went through the type of repair would be required to the exterior of the house and made suggestions to help get it solved quickly. The vanity was removed and the bathroom was a blank canvas. Remodel: Ryan and his associate began by doing the tile. I've had friends that had tiling work done and it was scary to look at. That was not the case here. Ryan worked methodically adhering, spacing and leveling each tile. He didn't just slap it up. We decided to go for a white and gray marble tile and he looked at every piece and placed them in an aesthetically pleasing pattern where each time would compliment the pattern of the tiles adjoining it. Where, under the window, tile had previously just been shoved in to fill a gap, Ryan designed a little window sill and just made it fantastic. He has such a great attention to detail and he doesn't rush. He takes the time needed to do it right and it shows. The floor came next and we went with a slate gray porcelain tile. One thing that I noted is the pattern of the tile wasn't necessarily straight on all of the pieces. Ryan noticed it too and was able to lay them so not only they would be straight and true but that the pattern in the tile would be symmetrical as well. The next thing that was obvious was the tub and toilet. Ryan let us know about glazing options that we are going to do at a later date but gave us some recommendations of whom to go to. But in relation to the tub/toilet/vanity came the new plumbing fixtures. He helped us there as well. The fixtures in place were dilapidated and heavily oxidized, which makes sense being 50 years old at this point. So we chose replacements. Ryan found a great plumber to do it for us. The copper lines were replaced with new pex. The valves were all installed and the plumber quickly and expertly installed full Moen hardware. It was surprisingly painless. Ryan also helped us find a great deal on a vanity with real Carrara marble. He picked it up and installed it with the plumber and again, it went in quickly and easily, which I suspect is because he did his research up front on which one was best. Result: My wife and I did not have the money nor the plan to do a complete bathroom renovation. We wanted to do the tiles, fix water damage, and potentially update the plumbing hardware. We had a major problem and wanted to throw a band aid on it. With Ryan's skilled craftsmanship and a marginal increase in cost of materials it feels like we have gotten a complete bathroom makeover. We have to do the ceiling, the wallpaper and the mirror later, as well as glaze the tub and toilet, but what was done looks simply amazing. The walls are strong again, the tiles and marble are breath taking, the grout work is clean, and even the porcelain floors feel soft on my feet. I feel like I got a 75k bathroom straight off of HGTV when I didn't even expect it. Overall: This is the best experience I had with a contractor in all of my years. He quickly saw what we needed. Gave us options. Was super nice and friendly and educational in helping us narrow our design decisions. Gave us a great price which was super competitive. Planned the job well. Coordinated with other contractors well. Was polite and cleaned after every single day and left no mess behind. Finished everything he promised and more. Looks fantastic. Now if you've read everything I've wrote until this point, let me finish with this. Ryan has exceptional skill, integrity with his work and he is a super trustworthy guy. I know I have more projects around here to do, and Ryan is the one I will be calling for them."

Scott H on January 2021


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ONYX MARBLE & GRANITE

93 BEAVER ST
4.93(
197
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Approved Pro

ONYX MARBLE & GRANITE

93 BEAVER ST
4.93(
197
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

Onyx Marble & Granite is a small family business, it is very important for us to have satisfied customers. Top Quality and Great Customer Services Are Our Priorities. We serve the entire Massachusetts state including the islands. Dear Valued Customers, We appreciate all the safe healthy concerns and actions that the government and all its agencies are taking in order to resolve this COVID-19 crisis. As a building industry supplier, Onyx Marble & Granite is an essential service for the housing and commercial construction industry and it is allowed to continue its operation. While our showroom will by appointment only , we will continue to provide our quality customer service remotely by taking all orders via email, and then coordinate templates and/or installations. We take the health and safety of our employees and customers very seriously and continue to follow CDC recommendations, such as frequently sanitizing our showrooms, warehouses, and all common areas. In addition, our employees continue to adhere to a protocol of frequent hand-washing, respiratory etiquette, and safe social distancing. Please contact us with any other inquires or concerns you may have. Here are the emails you can use to contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

"They have been great with the estimate process so far."

Rob C on March 2021

Onyx Marble & Granite is a small family business, it is very important for us to have satisfied customers. Top Quality and Great Customer Services Are Our Priorities. We serve the entire Massachusetts state including the islands. Dear Valued Customers, We appreciate all the safe healthy concerns and actions that the government and all its agencies are taking in order to resolve this COVID-19 crisis. As a building industry supplier, Onyx Marble & Granite is an essential service for the housing and commercial construction industry and it is allowed to continue its operation. While our showroom will by appointment only , we will continue to provide our quality customer service remotely by taking all orders via email, and then coordinate templates and/or installations. We take the health and safety of our employees and customers very seriously and continue to follow CDC recommendations, such as frequently sanitizing our showrooms, warehouses, and all common areas. In addition, our employees continue to adhere to a protocol of frequent hand-washing, respiratory etiquette, and safe social distancing. Please contact us with any other inquires or concerns you may have. Here are the emails you can use to contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

"They have been great with the estimate process so far."

Rob C on March 2021


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3G's Construction

57 E Central St
4.79(
99
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3G's Construction

57 E Central St
4.79(
99
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

I am a small construction company with myself and three other employee's, I do all aspects of the jobs. except, Plumbing, Electrical, Excavation, and H.V.A.C., and Plastering, which I provide the contractors for. Billing procedures, usually are 1/3 at the start, 1/3 mid point and final payment upon completion of the project. I am fully licensed and insured.

"Rich and the crew at 3G's were absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. They were considerate, knowledgeable, and completely professional in everything they did and the finished work was incredbile. I cant recommend them enough."

Brian F on April 2025

I am a small construction company with myself and three other employee's, I do all aspects of the jobs. except, Plumbing, Electrical, Excavation, and H.V.A.C., and Plastering, which I provide the contractors for. Billing procedures, usually are 1/3 at the start, 1/3 mid point and final payment upon completion of the project. I am fully licensed and insured.

"Rich and the crew at 3G's were absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. They were considerate, knowledgeable, and completely professional in everything they did and the finished work was incredbile. I cant recommend them enough."

Brian F on April 2025

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

You can attach tiles to a wall using thin-set mortar. You’ll also need a notched trowel to create grooves within the adhesive so it flattens completely when pressed in and securely holds the wall tiles. Finally, you’ll need grout to smooth the gaps between the tiles and, ideally, a grout sealer to prevent mold. While it sounds simple enough, proper planning and execution are crucial, so carefully review the steps in this guide or hire a pro tile installer to complete this project.

While tile is the best option in the bathtub, don’t forget to consider the flooring around the wash station. Moisture-holding carpet is a no-no, but is tile or vinyl better for dogs? Tile flooring is tough, moisture-resistant, cool, and scratch-proof. However, it’s more tricky to install and costs more than vinyl flooring. If you opt for vinyl, select tough luxury vinyl flooring; otherwise, canine claws could quickly damage the surface of standard, budget vinyl.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made from clay, but porcelain tiles are fired in a kiln at a higher temperature. This makes them more durable, but it also means porcelain is more expensive than ceramic at $3 to $5 more per square foot.

Even with the higher price point, many people choose porcelain over ceramic because there are more color and design options.

You can often find many types of peel and stick tile at big-box home improvement stores. Other places to shop for this type of material include home decor websites, other types of big-box stores, and even directly from the manufacturer. It’s a good idea to order a tile sample first to see how you like the look and feel before installing it.

Yes. You can tile over tile if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it’s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor.

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