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Simons Brothers Inc

Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,

About us

Small and personal home improvement and general contracting business. 25 years as engineer with strong problem solving skills. When possible, offer multiple solutions and cost options for existing problems. Diagnose previous mistakes.

Business highlights

29 years of experience

Services we offer

We do small and large projects! Home improvement, alarms. Prep for sale, and construction services.Bathrooms, basement, bathroom exhaust fans, bulk heads, cement floor recondition/painting, decks/carports/sheds. Ice dam repair, ext/int trim repair, garage remodels, gutter install/repair, handyman, kitchen, masonry, paint, plaster repair, plumbing/faucet repairs, power washing. Furniture assy, window install/repair

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.929 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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97%
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Beth N.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Howie was excellent. Very responsive. Arrived on time as scheduled. Checked in 5 days later make sure everything was OK. Would highly recommend and will use for future work
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"After looking at the project and discussing with the customers, we were able to come up with a plan to repair grout in 2 showers. I enjoyed working with [Member Name Removed] and [Member Name Removed], and would be happy to work with them in the future."

Ruheena R.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Andrew D.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Howie was great. He showed up on time to give a quote and on time for the work. He hung a television for us and also, as a last minute request, hung up and installed several light fixtures for us. He's also a very nice guy with a great sense of humor. We will definitely hire him again!

Drew W.
Jul 2016
5.0
unknown

Jyothi R.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
In short, Howie was great. We had a number of projects all over the house and Howie was able to help us with them all and more. He is professional and highly personable. We appreciated the extra time he spent understanding all the tasks before he began the work and his dedication to completing each job to our satisfaction. We came to especially appreciate Howie’s professional background and vast knowledge as he was able to help troubleshoot a number of other repairs, educate us on the issues and offer a number of potential solutions to each.

MARY D.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"Thank you. It was a fun job!"

Or R.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
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Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"I have done multiple jobs for this customer. He is very nice."

Jayme A.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
I purchased 2- 2 hour big deals, that is 4 hours of work. Howie communicated well at first. I delayed having Howie come out because I didnt have all that I needed - then we miscommunicated. I then allowed time to go by - - a year later he was very responsive and still honored the big deal. . He has a big truck with a lot of materials with him -though I was prepared with most everything that needed to be replaced. Howie did a great job. He seeks a lot of input from the homeowner to please them. Apparently Howie is a licensed contractor that refers to not take on huge projects at this time. So he knows his stuff- electrical, plumbing drywall, etc etc. I was very pleased and I have requested estimates for more work. I gave him mostly As but a couple of Bs just because of our miscommunication.
He wants to understand everything you need done and he wants to make sure that you have everything that is needed before he comes to make sure to use his time well. He charges extra for parts he supplies.
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"I have been hired to perform multiple projects and currently looking at repairing bathroom items."

Barbara H.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
unknown
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"Customer house had serious structural damage caused by water infiltration over a period of years. After exposing the damage, I proposed a solution for correct repairs. Plan was executed properly. I would definitely perform services in the future for this customer."

Sam C.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Howard SImons is very knowledgeable and Professional. I am very pleased with him overall. I will sure use their service again
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"( members name removed) is also a very knowledgeable customer. We worked well together in planning his projects including researching products and specifications when needed. I would work with Sam in the future."

Gretchen E.
Jul 2015
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"I had a major issue with my business communications.I was unable to get phone calls from{member name removed} and other customers. Once it was resolved, I did not contact {member name removed}, but never heard back from her. This was an unfortunate situation for all parties."

Katy C.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
unknown
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"This was a straight forward repair. No issues came up during the repair. I would continue to work with {member name removed}. During the time I was contacted and work performed, we had record amount of snow, causing all sorts of delays and emergencies every where. I was involved in emergency situations which effected my scheduling."

Alyssa B.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Howard Simon was a critical resource in our Winter 2015 survival kit. In our first winter as new home owners just this Oct. 2014, we were quickly challenged with a historical snowfall and everything that comes with it. Ice dams, damaged exterior, burst pipes/water damage, electrical issues, structural issues and general fixes. Howard Simon was always there in a very dependable way, such as morning of Super Bowl (fix damaged/exposed exterior) and burst pipes on snowy sat evening. He always brings a systematic and holistic way about his delivered product. He is quick to solve problems with a preventative yet cost effective result, which is simply the way Howard does business. Essentially, as if he was fixing his own house with the attention to detail and thorough completion. Howard Simon's handyman services are those people look for years to find and trust with their homes. Luckily, we found him 3 months into our home ownership.

Mark D.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Great! Howard showed up the day after I called and did a great job. It was a small job, but I will use him for other work in the future.

AMY P.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
He was very responsive. He came the next day to look at the job and wrote everything down. He was very professional. He was well educated and knew a lot of information, and knew what he was doing. His work was very good. He did come back when I asked him to because I wasn’t happy with something, and that was very good of him. There was something wrong with the vanity and he told me he wouldn’t charge me for something, and then he did charge me for it because it was a hassle to go to the store. That didn’t sit well with me. Overall he was decent. I would use him in the future for certain things.

Anna M.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
He's been good. I would give him a high recommendation. He's on time. He doesn't do a sloppy job. He cares about his work. He cares about the outcome. He takes pride in what he does.

Homeowner
Jan 2015
5.0
unknown
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"The customer had some challenging situations with faucet shut off valves in the basement with poor access. In the event of an emergency where fast response is required, the valves could not be closed. Existing valves were removed, relocated and identified for easy access. I enjoyed working for this customer, and we shared knowledge and experiences."

Kristine L.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$329
He was able to handle multiple different tasks and that is what I appreciate about him. He was flexible and diversified in the projects he helped me on. He will be coming back again on projects that needed supplies. I liked him so much. I had no problem paying him because what we agreed was 4 hours but they did more than 4 hours. Their price was reasonable for the work they did.
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"[Member name removed] is a great customer. Prior to the work start, we discussed at length the items which needed attention because of that, I was able to bring the appropriate tools and materials with me. This was important as the property is located in a multilevel building in downtown Boston. The plan was very successful including parking. Working in a crowed city always has additional concerns, we eliminated many of them. I am planning to work with her again."

June N.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$740
unknown
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"I was glad to work with [member name removed]. I helped her out with some issues she had with her builder that were unresolved for some time. I also provided assistance with basement water flooding issues for no charge."

Karin C.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Howard was extremely professional from start to finish. He provided a very detailed quote before we initially started and kept me up to date if there were any changes to the quote. He finished the job in three separate days. The doors that he installed look great and he walked me through all of the process of installing the doors.
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"This was a challenging project. It comprised of removing 2 older front entry doors and replacing new ones. Everything about this job took a lot attention to detail. The house had vinyl siding install at some point.The exterior siding had to be removed and replaced after installation, old doors removed, floors need structural reinforcement, new hardwood flooring around sill. City of newton inspector commented on quality of workmanship during final inspection and permit closure. I would definitely work for this customer again in the future."

Anne R.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Our house is built on ledge with limited basement space. The eating area of our kitchen sits on crawl space and the [presumed] access opening to the space had a wood covering that was rotted and needed replacing. I contacted Howie to ensure he did this kind of work, which he does, and so I purchased an Angie's List deal for two hours of handyman work.  Howie came by to look at the project and decided he could do the work then-and-there. (WOW. You never see that happen anymore!)  Howie removed the rotted wood, at which point he discovered that there was a false opening there -- it had been cemented up, we presume at the time that the crawl space was rebuilt due to termite damage 12 years ago. Taking off the wood revealed a mess beneath it, and so Howie applied a cement adhesive and then the appropriate surface that was in keeping with the rest of the foundation.  He made it look good again! He will be returning to apply paint when it sets/dries. Howie was personable, honest, and efficient. While he was at my house he gave some advice regarding drainage improvement and he agreed to order, paint, and replace two sets of rotted shutters. The experience was stress-free.
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"I enjoyed working for this customer. She was very polite and helpful resolving issue. After I removed the rotted wood, i discovered that the access panel was a facade and it was concrete. Then came up with a new plan to clean up the concrete, apply stucco for texture, and paint with water proof cement paint."

Monique G.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Howie is personable and we were very impressed with his professionalism. He tracked his work and costs and provided a detailed receipt after every work day. Most importantly, we have high confidence in his breadth of knowledge. He knows how EVERYTHING works! In lieu of replacing a whole exterior irrigation fixture/unit, he determined the problem to be the thickness of a small rubber ring. In the end, we needed the unit replaced for other reasons, but Howie is willing to find creative, well-crafted solutions. My husband is very particular about the work done on our home and Howie's work stacks up!
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"I am very pleased that you like my work. It was really a pleasure and a challenge repairing some of these issues. Thank you - Howie"

Christopher W.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
The Simon Brothers contractor performed quality work at a fair price.  He presented cost-effective lighting solutions, and was very accommodating, when we asked to add work to be done, or changed or minds about something.  We're looking forward to having more work done in the very near future.

David C.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
The service was fine; they were good. They were excellent, timely and very clean.

Brian T.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Howie was professional and efficient. He did quality work and I would certainly use him again.
Response from Simons Brothers Inc
"This was the first time I provided services for [member name removed]. From a contractors point of view, [member name removed] was a joy to work for. [member name removed] had some questions concerning his current exhaust configuration and performance. He and I discussed it at length with multiple scenarios. We selected the most efficient system. I would definitely work with [member name removed] in the future,"
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FAQ

Simons Brothers Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Simons Brothers Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Simons Brothers Inc offers free project estimates.

No, Simons Brothers Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Simons Brothers Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, Simons Brothers Inc does not offer emergency services.

No, Simons Brothers Inc does not offer warranties.