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Avatar for ARLMONT GLASS & MIRROR
ARLMONT GLASS & MIRROR
4.8(
107
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Whitman, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning when the technician came out and measured Andrew it went very well also when he installed 10 days later which is extremely acceptable timeframe it was perfect installation and the quality of the shower glass doors was perfect and right on target wouldDefinitely do business with this company again the process from the beginning to the end was seamless"
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Tint King
4.5(
8
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Whitman, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Family owned and operated. For 27 Years Tint King has been applying window film to homes, businesses and automobiles. We pride ourselves on our customer service and the quality of work but more importantly our knowledge of the products we sell and the benefits to you, the customer.

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
Ranieri Construction Inc
4.6(
84
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Whitman, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I feel really lucky to have found Louis (through Angie's List!).  Louis is a true craftsman who takes exceptional pride in his work and it really shows.  I wish every contractor I work with could be as passionate, dedicated, honest, and meticulous as Louis.  The work he did for me was priced right, completed on time, and looks fantastic.  It's funny to wax poetic about a concrete garage floor, but I love it--in our house, where everything has a few years on it, the garage floor is one of just a couple of things that are perfect.  It's as smooth as glass.  And since Louis did it, I'm certain it's going to continue looking great for decades.  A flip side of that is that he's steered me away from a couple of projects that he didn't think would last, or that we wouldn't be happy with because of some site limitations.  I really trust his judgment.
Louis is, moreover, just the nicest person (as is his wife Lourdes, who runs the office).  Sometimes with a contractor you want to make sure you overlap so you can keep track of them or ask them to fix something, etc.  With Louis, I always like overlapping with him because he and Lourdes are great to talk to.  He's always got something he's excited about with the project (and since he's always trying to outdo himself, there's always something exciting going on), or with family, or even the weather.  He's just such a solid guy.
Last thought--not only is Louis a great guy and a great craftsman, but he's a a great resource.  Louis seems to have a mental rolodex of other real pros who share his integrity and passion.  He doesn't work with shady types.  The next time I need work done on my house, I'll probably call Louis first, even if I don't think he'd do the job himself.
Highly, highly recommended.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Vista Home Improvement
4.3(
419
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Whitman, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In general, we were extremely pleased.  From the very beginning stages of quoting and measuring, to the very end stages of the project, Brian and his crew were very easy to deal with.  We had about a half dozen large exterior contractor outfits come by and quote the job, and Brian made us feel the most comfortable out of all of them.  Vista was not the cheapest, but you certainly get a fair shake with them, and Brian did his best to match one of the other quotes we had received.  I feel you get what you pay for in a job like this, and these folks were right on in price versus value.  Brian explained all of his products in a knowledgable and professional manner, and also had a good mechanical understanding of what needed to be done in order to perform the job correctly.  That being said, there were no surprises at the end of the project in regards to our quote.  Once my wife and I signed the agreement, that is what Brian held the price to (regardless of the inevitable hiccups that come up in a project like this).
The crew from Vista were punctual, and worked nearly every day (weather permitting of course) until the project was completed.  Any delays, or days which required Vista's crew to not work on our home, Brian was excellent about communicating with us.  At least a day in advance (not that morning) Brian would either call, stop by, or email us to keep us in the loop.  As a matter of fact, Brian was very accessible to us from start to finish.  He was great about returning any messages, but typically was just a phone call away during normal business hours.
As far as the quality of the work performed?  For the most part, we loved the whole project.  One of the details that sets Vista apart is, well, the details... the crew was very clever with several very fussy portions of our home, and carefully "wrapped" and sided around spots other contractors would have either not dealt with, or done a poor job.  The siding is ruler straight, and you can actually follow a single row from one corner of the house, around all of the nooks and crannies, and have it perfectly meet back up with where you started... very good attention to detail.  There were about a half dozen or so gripes I had during the work (not because of the crew, more because I am a little fussy), and Brian would typically come out the next morning to take a peek with me.  The other nice part about Vista, is how they handle these little speed bumps in the project.  Brian explained how his crew would go about making the repair or adjustment... and they would do it.  No lip service, but results.  
I honestly believe if a homeowner expects a project like a major exterior renovation to go 100% smooth from beginning to end, they are in for a rude awakening.  Brian seemed to do his very best to smooth out the process, from getting the dumpster here, to scheduling the work, to returning promptly to view and rectify any minor issues.  What separates a good contractor like Vista from most of the other contractors we have had in our home, is the professional manner in which they overcome adversity.  At least twice during the project, Brian said with a good laugh and a smile "Hey, this is all about making you happy...", and in the end, we are happy.
We have had many neighbors stop by unannounced to ask us about the work being performed, complimenting us on the workmanship and color of the home.  Vista helped us go from the ugliest house on the block, to the nicest.  I would hire them again for similar work, and plan to call Brian (Vista is now on speed dial) in the very near future for some additional work."
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Castle "The Window People"
3.5(
172
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Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Whitman, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Everything went well.  Workers came and cleaned up.  No problems with installation.

If you want your windows done, call them.  If you are "thinking about it".  Don't call.  They will call you daily afterwards.  I had to block them from my phone as they continue to call me every 2 days for what I don't know.  Work was well but the phone calls are annoying.  

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Glass Block questions, answered by experts

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Pros

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Cons

  • Costly to install

  • Challenging installation

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