Victory Construction

Victory Construction did an excellent job tearing down a decrepit deck on the back of our house and building a new one. Kevin and team were easy to deal with, worked quickly and built a high-quality product. Despite insanely hot temperatures during the week of construction, they consistently made progress and finished on time. The entire project took about a week. We were impressed and would certainly hire them again.

Went great. Kevin was very easy to work with and he was always on time. His crew worked hard and completed the work quickly and to code. I would definitely hire victory construction again.

The job went very well. They were booking work 4 months ahead or so but I was not in any particular rush. Once they got started the job was done in a week or so.  The result is terrific and I am very satisfied with the work.  They communicated very well throughout the process.

I contacted them about a week and a half ago on Saturday, because I'm almost 9 months pregnant and was planning on having the floor in an  upstairs bedroom leveled to make a new baby's room before the baby arrives.  The contractor I had booked quite a few months in advance stopped responding to me, so I was very nervous I wouldn't have the room ready when the baby arrived.  Katie contacted me immediately and said that although they were booked out to December, she would do everything in her power to help me out, and she did :-)  They actually started the work 2 days later, and had it done within a week.  It was a huge relief to have this project done, and I was amazed at how quickly they fit me in given my situation.  Katie was so responsive and was very helpful along the way, and Kevin & Paul, were super friendly to work with.  I would highly recommend them!  The new flooring looks beautiful.... I wish Angie's list had a feature to show pictures because the floor really does look great.

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Victory Construction was very responsive with a quote and scheduling the work to be done. They provided all the samples necessary to choose the building supplies. Communication was excellent. The work was performed quickly and with great attention to detail. The job site was left very clean and tidy. We will be hiring them again in the spring for a much larger project.

My husband has severe medical problems this year and had been at a hospital, at rehab, and then at a skilled nursing facility.  In mid-April the facility told us he wouldn't be walking when he came home and that he would be discharged in only a week or two.   I was able to find a portable ramp, but the existing stairs into the house were too narrow and rickety to feel safe using them, so I contacted several places looking for replacement.   Victory sent a response right away and sent someone out to give an estimate only a day later.   The initial contact was on 4/17.  The stairs were built on 4/22.   I can't say they were cheap, but I couldn't have asked for anyone to be quicker and the stairs are beautiful!  Very sturdy, very well made, with very nice detailing, and with plenty of room for someone to use them even with the folded ramp in place.   And we also got compliments on them from our neighbors across the street!   So we're very pleased with the company and I had no worries about getting my husband into the house when he came home.   Thank you!

We asked the owners to come and give us a quote based on their excellent reviews and proximity to our home.

They made a good first impression, very likeable and serous about their business, and subsequently provided us with a cost outline based on our discussion within a week. After some deliberations we decided to go ahead and again they were prompt in sending us a more detailed cost breakdown, sketch and final quote. There were 2 more meetings finalizing plans and materials during which they were able to give us a start date- the work would take about 3-4 weeks. The work took place and both Kevins and Paul were a delight to work with. We have completed many a building project in the past but we can honestly say these guys work hard, are reliable, work in a tidy fashion and take great pride in what they do, resulting in a high standard of workmanship. Kevin's wife Katie operates as their office manager and looks after permits, quotes and contracts and is wonderfully efficient and a again a pleasure to deal with.

The end result, finished on time, is a delightful three season porch and deck that even our architect friend was impressed with. We are so happy how this project turned out- both the Kevins go above and beyond - even travelling an hour away to get the lattice and decking we asked for when their usual supplier did not come through, coping cheerfully when we had some changes of heart about finishes- we could not have asked for a more flexible attitude from them and hence we recommend them wholeheartedly. Love, love our porch!

Over the last couple of years, our back porch was showing serious signs of deterioration: rotted and sagging wood planks, peeling ceiling, and loose and crumbling brick stairs. It was time to stop doing minor repairs each spring and start over.  Last fall I contacted several builders off of Angie's List, had three come out to check out the project, and received quotes from two.  Victory's quote was slightly less than the other, and I chose them not only for that but because during our meeting they provided cost-effective suggestions for the rebuild, didn't try to upsell me to PVC decking -- I wanted pressure-treated wood -- and discussed design options and what would be easiest from a town permitting perspective.
I contacted Kevin in early March to go ahead, and after some delays with the building permit we scheduled a late April start. Demolition took one day and building the new porch took about two and a half more.  They started Monday morning and finished Friday afternoon.  The crew was always on time, kept me updated on progress in person and by email, and cleaned up the yard and driveway each night.  The second-level porch, which we left as is, was propped up during the construction and was reconnected with the new first floor posts.  Overall it was a pretty painless experience and we are extremely happy with the results.

Reasonable cost, showed up on time, completed work quickly, pleasant to deal with, helpful.  Did very good job.

The work was done as expected and without issue.
We did follow up with Victory this spring to get the deck work done and also to replace the siding on the rest of the house.

The Kevins went way beyond anything we expected.
They were proactive,  they anticipated problems, and they made cost-effective suggestions. 
They stayed connected with us and their communications skills are terrific. 
We always knew how the job was progressing, and if things were going to be late, we knew why. 
There were no surprises.
We are now working with them to get town approval for another improvement project.

The experience was okay. They were fine. The cost was $3200 for the roof and $3200 for the deck. They were average.

Victory did great work on this project.  They provided a detailed estimate on the work to be done.  While they were not the lowest bid, the amount they charged for the job was more than fair.  It took them about 4 and a half days to complete the project from start to finish.  They handled everything from permitting, to demo and disposal of the old deck and the building of the new deck in its place.  We could not be happier with the job they did.

Porch isn't complete yet but Kevin has been great.  I submitted a request through Angie's List on a Sunday and heard back from him by the end of that day.  We scheduled an appointment for later in the week and they arrived on time.  We had very specific ideas about what we wanted but also a very specific budget and Kevin has been great about working with us to get what we want for what we can afford.  I am really excited for the final product!

Tear down of old decking(small upper/mid size lower) and associated structures. Huge effort to dig in very rocky/root laden ground.  Pushed through without issue and was able to build solid two-tiered deck. Problem solvers with the unexpected.  Both levels are large with connecting staircase.  Absolutely solid foundation with storage under deck/designed to provide egress to cellar door.  Deck looks spectacular.  Came every day from start of project to end (approximately 8 business days start to finish).
Great guys/very professional.  Would consider for other redo/constructions (bathrooms, floors, kitchen, etc.,) without hesitation.

From the very beginning, Victory was extremely responsive and quick to get back to us with information and an appointment to get a quote.  We decided to go with them, and they were able to start the job a week early.
They fixed a window that was improperly installed by the previous owners and fixed the rot damage caused by this.  They also pointed out some carpenter ant damage and worked with our pest control guy to spray before putting the siding on.
The only small issue was that at some point one of the GFI plugs got tripped, and unfortunately this shut off the plug to our chest freezer in our garage.  We lost everything in there, but Katie went above and beyond: she knew we were away for the weekend, so she asked if we needed her to do anything about it for us.  She also sent an electrician over to take a look in case anything was broken since we couldn't figure out what had happened as none of the breakers were tripped (turns out the GFI was in our 3rd floor bathroom... which was the same circuit as the plug in the garage? We're continuing to find out new and wonderful decisions the previous owners made).  They took the cost of the contents of the freezer off our bill, so we're very satisfied with how this was resolved.
The roof and siding looks absolutely stunning.  We're really pleased with the work done.  We are thinking about getting our porch rebuilt in the spring, and we would absolutely hire Victory for this work.

Victory was very responsive in responding to the inquiry for a quote. They were very professional pointing out what they thought were needed repairs and very willing to discuss options for solving less important issues. There was never a move to up sell the job. They listened and understood why and what we were looking to get. The timeline was a bit disappointing, but after some discussion they surprised me and were able to move up the time table of the job so our deck was ready for full summer time enjoyment. The site was always clean, safe and they made sure we knew what the next day would bring. We are very happy with the job and would recommend having them bid for your general construction needs. My brother in law is a builder in Maine and he was impressed with the workmanship and the cost. He said it was a great job for a great price.

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I got estimates from four different companies including Victory Construction. Kevin McSheehy was by far the most reponsive and answered all my questions. Each company may say something new or add a little more to your knowledge during the esimate process which you then want to bounce back to see if a prior company would be willing to do the same thing. Some other companies took much longer to respond or did not respond at all. Kevin was always responsive.
I wanted to picture frame the edge of the deck and another company said that they could do it, but  it is only for looks and does not need to be weight bearing. Kevin said from the beginning that it should be weight bearing and I agreed. I already have neighborhood friends' kids who climb where they are not supposed to. When you tell kids not to climb on the rails and side of the deck, you know that is the first thing they will do when you are not looking.
Another company said it was a one man job and said it would take 5 days to do. Kevin's crew had two people working 3 days and an extra person working the first day for a total of 7 working days. There were definitely parts of the job which required 2 people or I felt was better done with 2 people and I am glad I did not go with the other company.
Kevin also added extra reinforcement with adding more hangers to the joists. The original builder was missing 3 hangers attaching the joists to the ledger board against the house which he added. He also added joist to beam connecters at the outside edge which were not there before.

The outside frame was slightly slanted at one corner which they straightened out as best they could and put in structural screws which along with the extra joist to beam connectors will keep it from moving any more.
With capped composite, the cut ends are exposed which I wanted painted with matching paint/covering material from TimberTech. I wanted it for a few reasons.  The cut ends at the sides of the stairs are completely exposed and the capped composite I picked was a dark brown and the inside composite is lighter and I wanted the ends painted. Even with the picture frame, you can see the cut edges of the planks that come up to the picture when you look at an angle because there is still a small gap despite the picture frame. Since there would be extra paint from the stairs why not use it to cover these ends. Composite material can grow mold and if it is covered then I was hoping it would prevent this. The cut ends are in an impossible area to clean so I figured it does not hurt to try to prevent it in the first place since there is extra paint/covering material. I asked that all the cut ends be covered with the paint/covering material, and Kevin and another company was willing to do this. Another company said it was not necessary and did not willing to do it. It makes the finished deck look better so I am glad he was willing to do this.
I picked the TimberTech Earthwood Evolution Terrain Brown Oak because of the color. But there are grooves at the bottom so I was afraid that the last piece against the house may not fit well if the long cut through the board was through one of the grooves. Anyway, I asked that he use one piece of Azek Acacia PVC for the last piece against the house since it does not have any grooves so it will fit flush against the house better and Kevin agreed to do this. The color is slightly different from the TimberTech but not by much so I think it is fine.
The rails were Radiance Rail Express. During the esimate process I had not specified either Express or not, but I do not know if it makes a difference. The pictures look the same online. I think it is just the system he is used to using. I did specifically ask for Coastal white and not Antique white because the Coastal white looked like a more pure white color which he used.
I did not ask for this, but the planks of the deck need to be about 17 feet long and the planks come in 20 feet lengths so he used a single long piece so there are no butt ends. This gives the finished deck a nice clean look.

It was really hot and the caulking for the railing at the stairs was oozing down so he came back another day to finish it. The original builder had also left out a very small piece of vinyl siding at the edge of the deck so he said he would see what he had and would fix this for me and added this in when he came back.

Three painters came and finished the job in one day, but it was a smaller job. I did not ask much about the painting before hand because I was more concerned about the deck which was a much bigger job. Afterwards I asked more details and  they used primer on some parts of the wood which was missing paint and used two coats of Benjamin Moore Low Lustre which they said hopefully should last 5 years but since it is on the side of the house which bears the brunt of the wind and rain, they could not guarantee that.

In the end Kevin returned the material which was not used which was 2 planks of capped composite and one pack of rails and deducted it from the final price without me asking. Another reviewer said the same thing so he seems to be fair and honest.

I was able to observe their work from the beginning and I was able to see the care they took measuring and cutting the pieces and I could tell that they cared about their work. Some people just try to finish things as fast as they can, but I can tell that Kevin and his crew truly take pride in their work.

These guys are awesome, they were the first to respond with quotes, and were straight with us from the first meeting. They weren't the lowest price we got, but after meeting with three other contractors, we felt most comfortable with these guys. They seemed to really know what they were talking about, and didn't try to up-sell us. They gave us an itemized quote with several different options and let us decide what we wanted without pushing us. 
They were on time everyday, worked fast and got everything done on schedule and on budget. The construction area was cleaned up every night and they were careful not to disrupt the rest of the house while they were working. Great communication throughout the entire process, returned phone calls quickly and answered all our questions. Would definitely hire these guys again.

From the initial contact to completion my experience with Victory Construction was outstanding. Before engaging Victory
Construction to build the deck I had contacted at least eight other companies. In comparison, Victory Construction was far superior to the others with regard to telephone responsiveness, arrival promptness, deck construction knowledge and ease to work with. Further, Victory Construction was very fair with its pricing.  In fact, they were able to purchase some materials for a lower cost than quoted and passed the savings on to me.
The deck was added several years after my house was built.  However, it looks like it was built at the same time and thus part of the original house design. The decking in addition to being very attractive is very strong and properly graded. Consequently, it withstood the weight and thawing of four feet snow drifts from the blizzard of 2013 without any issues.
I would consider engaging Victory Construction without reservation for any future building projects.

Working with Victory Construction was easy and pleasant from the beginning. They did a great job during the initial visit showing us their products and helping us decide how to perform the work we wanted done to our home. They were also very responsive to email correspondence during the whole process. The quote we received from Victory was the lowest of the bids we received although they were all in a similar range. My wife and I both felt comfortable allowing them to proceed with the work.
Once work began, their crew arrived on time every morning and was conscientious about cleaning up refuse, allowing access to our driveway and also working around our pets. The work crew was friendly and polite. The work they performed was excellent quality and I have not noticed any areas where they cut corners or allowed mistakes in the finished product. They did a fantastic job building our new deck with only basic input from us. Our old deck suffered from dry rot and was poorly (and unsafely) constructed. I have no doubt that our new deck is safe, built to code (it passed all city inspection),  and is built from quality materials.
Victory Construction helped us transform our entire house in the matter of a few weeks. Our house now looks like it belongs in the 2000's instead of the 1980's. It looks like a completely different home and we were able to check off a huge item on our To Do list that had caused us a good amount of worry. I would not hesitate to call Victory Construction to perform any future work to our home.
The one slight issue I had was the lack of a formal, itemized quote. I received all the initial quotes through multiple emails. They were true to the final costs, but it would have been nice to have everything printed out all in one place. Overall it was a small consideration that would have made the experience a little more professional and would be an easy thing for them to provide in the future.

Victory Construction are a group of professional tradesmen that completed the agreed work on time and within budget. The company and the employees are trustworthy and eager to please the customer. The job site was always kept clean and the men on the job were always respectful. I had no problem turning over the keys to my home to Victory because they gave us a great sense of trust. All the payments were tied to verifiable results (progress payments). Kevin McSheehy (co-owner) wrote up a contract that included a description of items and material to be installed and all work to be performed. He provided a guarantee for the finished product (a 4 season sunroom). Victory is licensed and insured handles subcontractors payment and mechanic lien handling / responsibility at the end of the job.

In the end we felt that Victory has experience, skills, and sense of quality that any home owner looking for a reliable contractor would be interested in. I will definitely tell my friends and relatives about the wonderful experience we had with Victory.  We will also hire them again and it will be a pleasure to have them work again in our house.  They are extremely hard working men!

I received numerous estimates, but eventually chose Victory from their price quotes, looking on Angie's List and receiving good reports from their references.
Victory Construction (Kevin and Kevin) are excellent workers at a reasonable price. They were communicative and always on time. They work hard and fast and will listen to your comments. The work was within budget (very close to estimates) and on schedule. I would highly recommend Victory Construction.