Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
About us
Cipriani Remodeling Solutions has been serving homeowners in the Southern New Jersey are for over 35 years. Our focus on the customer experience has resulted in a significant number of repeat customers and referrals. We take great pride in building honest and open relationships with our homeowners and keeping them involved through the remodeling process. Cipriani Remodeling Solutions. The expert you need, the craftsmen you want, the partner you trust. Additional Info: No deposit is needed before the work is started. Cost is determined by the size and scope of the project. License# 13VH00028600.
Business highlights
47 years of experience
Services we offer
Kitchens & Baths, Specializing in Additions, basement finishing, dormers., garage conversions, general remodeling, including attic conversions, porches, porticos, sunrooms
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.942 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 42 reviews
Bill R.
Nov 2017
Batrooms seemed to take a long time but the work was professionally done and they stand behind their work
Mary D.
May 2016
First met with bathroom designer who talked with us on several occasions to assure all measurements were accurate and fixtures properly ordered. From day one, project boss controlled all aspects of bath breakdown, coordinating workers, dumpster on street, even port-o-potty. Every day proceeded smoothly without incidents. All bath fixtures were exactly as we ordered including floor and woodwork. Work took approximately 9 days and then final inspection by big boss (Jay Cipriani). Every worker who came in was professional and did their job well. Have absolutely no complaints and would gladly use them again.
Michael M.
May 2016
Very professional throughout the process. Resposive to our questions during the entire process. Had project supervisor on site for the entire process,
Michael M.
May 2016
Very professional throughout the process. Resposive to our questions during the entire process. Had project supervisor on site for the entire process,
Michael M.
Apr 2016
Very well, From early consultation throughout project great communication
James G.
Mar 2016
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Anne B.
Dec 2015
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Mary S.
Oct 2015
Cipriani Remodelers were great. They came up with the idea to use small windows as a backsplash in order to be able to see out and allow light into the kitchen. They look fantastic!! The cabinets are gorgeous, trimmed with beautiful wood moulding. They will spend a lot of time helping you choose items every step of the way. At the start of the project, they put up plastic dust guards and completely enclosed the work area. Their carpenters show up on time every day and are very professional. The kitchen is stunning. I would highly recommend Cipriani for any remodeling job.
PETER L.
Aug 2015
Excellent job! A complete kitchen renovation. The whole project started with a visit to our home and explaining their 10-step remodeling process plan. We explained what we wanted to do with our kitchen remodel. Our remodeling consultant took notes and then measured, photographed, sketched and noted all relevant areas necessary to the successful completion of our project. More meetings took place to look at sample rooms, 3D design of our project, selections of martials, colors, textures, etc. After our project plan was complete, work was started. First they established a dirt and dust protection around the work area. Interior demolition included removing existing kitchen cabinets, countertops, sink, faucet, and appliances. Then, removing floor covering, carpet, kitchen soffits, sheetrock, electrical, plumbing, half wall, and post. A new structural beam was then installed, followed by framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, cabinetry, wood floor, counter tops, back splash tiling, final electrical, final plumbing, appliances, and interior paint. All well planned and shown on a timeline chart.
Dave G.
Aug 2015
Could not have been happier (which is why we used Cipriani on our next two projects)!
First was a kitchen /den remodel
Second was a master bedroom remodel and added a 4th bedroom over our first floor office.
Third put a playroom over our garage.
Crew was there, cleaned up each day, and finished all projects on time.
Cipriani was priced right - not the cheapest, or the most expensive.
First was a kitchen /den remodel
Second was a master bedroom remodel and added a 4th bedroom over our first floor office.
Third put a playroom over our garage.
Crew was there, cleaned up each day, and finished all projects on time.
Cipriani was priced right - not the cheapest, or the most expensive.
Kaitlin M.
Jun 2015
The attic remodel looks great. Cipriani made the attic into a guest bedroom/extra usable room. Jim Smith at Cipriani was our Project Manager and he did a great job (great attention to detail). However, I would not use Cipriani again.
Our attic had old wood paneling and gross ceilings and floors --- not a space you would want to spend any time in. We wanted to update it into a modern and usable room. We received 4 quotes (all much more expensive then we had expected) and Cipriani was no more/less then the other quotes. We decided to go with Cipriani for a handful of reason, some of which included:
(1) they gave us a 2-3 week timeframe for the completion of the project and said that they meet their deadline 90% of the time
(2) they were an actual company with a full staff that could be dedicated to our project -- ie not just a 1 contractor company
(3) they would coordinate the use of an outside plumber to bring heat up to the attic so that we didnt have to coordinate.
They did not come through on any of these counts.
The project took over 5 weeks to complete. Once we passed the 3 week deadline, Cipriani kept just saying it would take a few more days instead of re-evaluating the project and giving us a new (tangable) deadline. On most days, we only had 1 guy from Cipriani working on the project. Even as we approached the 3 week deadline, Cipriani didnt dedicate more workers to our project. The deadline came and went without anyone batting an eyelash. (Note: It did take 3 weeks to get the permit for the electrical work. However, it is not like everything else that could have been done without the permit was done. There was still a long list of things not completed that were totally unrelated to the electric work, permit or ceiling). In addition, we didnt have much demo (we laid the wall directly over the wood paneling), we didnt need to wait for appliances to be ordered and shipped and there were no weather delays ---- i.e. there was no outside reasons for the delay except for that Cipriani simply didnt calculate the correct deadline and didnt dedicate enough people to our project. This was a big project for us that cost alot of money for us and we felt like we were "small fries" for Cipriani. Lastly, we needed to bring heat up to the attic and we used Cipriani's plumber instead of finding our own bc then Cipriani would coordinate directly with the plumber and take us out of the process. Not the case. We had some issue with the heat/plumber. Cipriani was certainly helpful, but it was my husband calling the plumber when none of our heat would turn on and it was my husband coordinating with the plumber when he needed to come back into the house, ect. (Note: By the end of the project Jay Cipriani did get involved which def helped the process and quickly resolved the heat issue).
Therefore, although Cipriani did a nice job with the project, we would not use them again. I understand that any home project can get off track and can be a headache. However, I beleive that this project could have certainly been completed on time if Cipriani gave us the resources we thought we were signing up for.
Our attic had old wood paneling and gross ceilings and floors --- not a space you would want to spend any time in. We wanted to update it into a modern and usable room. We received 4 quotes (all much more expensive then we had expected) and Cipriani was no more/less then the other quotes. We decided to go with Cipriani for a handful of reason, some of which included:
(1) they gave us a 2-3 week timeframe for the completion of the project and said that they meet their deadline 90% of the time
(2) they were an actual company with a full staff that could be dedicated to our project -- ie not just a 1 contractor company
(3) they would coordinate the use of an outside plumber to bring heat up to the attic so that we didnt have to coordinate.
They did not come through on any of these counts.
The project took over 5 weeks to complete. Once we passed the 3 week deadline, Cipriani kept just saying it would take a few more days instead of re-evaluating the project and giving us a new (tangable) deadline. On most days, we only had 1 guy from Cipriani working on the project. Even as we approached the 3 week deadline, Cipriani didnt dedicate more workers to our project. The deadline came and went without anyone batting an eyelash. (Note: It did take 3 weeks to get the permit for the electrical work. However, it is not like everything else that could have been done without the permit was done. There was still a long list of things not completed that were totally unrelated to the electric work, permit or ceiling). In addition, we didnt have much demo (we laid the wall directly over the wood paneling), we didnt need to wait for appliances to be ordered and shipped and there were no weather delays ---- i.e. there was no outside reasons for the delay except for that Cipriani simply didnt calculate the correct deadline and didnt dedicate enough people to our project. This was a big project for us that cost alot of money for us and we felt like we were "small fries" for Cipriani. Lastly, we needed to bring heat up to the attic and we used Cipriani's plumber instead of finding our own bc then Cipriani would coordinate directly with the plumber and take us out of the process. Not the case. We had some issue with the heat/plumber. Cipriani was certainly helpful, but it was my husband calling the plumber when none of our heat would turn on and it was my husband coordinating with the plumber when he needed to come back into the house, ect. (Note: By the end of the project Jay Cipriani did get involved which def helped the process and quickly resolved the heat issue).
Therefore, although Cipriani did a nice job with the project, we would not use them again. I understand that any home project can get off track and can be a headache. However, I beleive that this project could have certainly been completed on time if Cipriani gave us the resources we thought we were signing up for.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"[member name removed], we appreciate your constructive criticism and your honesty. We take your comments to heart and apologize that we didn’t live up to your expectations. We take pride in our ability to stay on schedule and it remains true that we can do it 90% of the time. We made the mistake of rushing to start this job to try to get it done before your baby arrived and we didn’t expect for the permits to take as long as they did. We should have just waited until they were ready and started three weeks later but I guess we were overly optimistic on how long they would take. I’m not saying that the permits were to blame for the total delay and I agree that there were times when we could have had more people on the job to help the dedicated Project Manager move it along so you’re correct that we could have finished a little sooner if we were able to that. We ‘re not going to pass the blame onto anyone else, this is our fault. As for the plumbing experience, our intention was to save you a pretty good bit of money by having you work directly with our plumber which was supposed to mean that you would handle some of the communication, leg work, and pay the plumber directly but it sounds like you were expecting us to still do everything. Not sure how that misunderstanding came to be but I can see why that would upset you. We couldn’t turn back the clock and do it over but we thought that the $850 credit we gave you would help you feel better about the delay and our commitment to satisfy our customers. You are not “small fries” to us and I’m sorry we made you feel that way. You and your family are great people to work with and that’s all we can ask for. In the end our efforts to get the job done before your baby came and to save you some money obviously backfired on us and we accept full responsibility for not meeting your expectations. I hope that for many years going forward you will continue to enjoy your new space, the workmanship, and the value."
Mary T.
Oct 2014
They were very professional and did everything that was required. What I liked best is everything is in writing and they are extremely responsive if any issues arise. All of the sub contractors were great. My supervisor Shawn was amazing, it isn't always easy having someone in your house for long periods of time. But this was not an issue. It was a pleasure working with them.
We had one small issue with a railing after the job was completed. They came back immediately and took care of everything.
I would highly recommend them for any job.
We had one small issue with a railing after the job was completed. They came back immediately and took care of everything.
I would highly recommend them for any job.
Debbie B.
Oct 2014
As with any construction job, there were a couple of glitches, but Cipriani listened to our concerns, answered our questions, and worked with us to get the best resolution.
Anthony H.
Jun 2014
Cipriani does great work! They are honest, clean, professional, and punctual. They are a bit expensive, but you can always rely on them to do great work.
Michael S.
Jun 2014
They are a first class company. They are very friendly, cooperative, and professional. They laid out a time frame, and they honored that to the minute. If there was something that we did not like, they were willing to go the extra mile for us. We have used them also prior to our kitchen remodel, for windows replacement. Since we were very pleased with them, after the kitchen remodel, we had them do our deck rebuild. In the future, Cipriani Remodeling Solutions is our number 1 choice Also, Cindy Cipriani is our planner and designer, and she is the best in her field.
James G.
Feb 2014
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Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Thank you very much for posting a great review about us on Angie's List. We really appreciate it."
James G.
Nov 2013
All done very well and professionally.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Thanks so much Jim. It's always a pleasure to work for you."
Simon S.
Aug 2013
Perfectly.
We had already had Cipriani builders renovate our home at a cost of $350,000 and were so happy with them that they were the only company we called to take a look at our next project.
I needed a new roof, windows, dormers and ancillaries on my pole barn/workshop.
They worked with me to fit the project within my budget but still give me everything I wanted.
The team that worked on the project were tidy and considerate.
The project went perfectly to plan with no issues what so ever.
The quality of the work was great, and the barn looks stunning. The work they did was in keeping with a classic red pole barn. I am very happy with how it turned out.
Whatever my next project is, I already know that Cipriani builders will be the contractors doing it for me.
We had already had Cipriani builders renovate our home at a cost of $350,000 and were so happy with them that they were the only company we called to take a look at our next project.
I needed a new roof, windows, dormers and ancillaries on my pole barn/workshop.
They worked with me to fit the project within my budget but still give me everything I wanted.
The team that worked on the project were tidy and considerate.
The project went perfectly to plan with no issues what so ever.
The quality of the work was great, and the barn looks stunning. The work they did was in keeping with a classic red pole barn. I am very happy with how it turned out.
Whatever my next project is, I already know that Cipriani builders will be the contractors doing it for me.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Thank you for taking the time to writing a wonderful review about the work most recently done and on about a previous project. We appreciate how you value the workmanship and creativity that went into this project and that you are extremely thrilled with the outcome! Please don't hesitate to call us when you are interested in doing another project to enhance the beauty of your home."
Simon S.
Aug 2013
Picking a contractor to rebuild our dream home is probably one of the hardest things I have ever done.
BEFORE I picked Cipriani to do our work we had more than 10 contractors come and give us quotes on our major project. They differed quite significantly in cost to the point that it was confusing. We ended up picking the one who looked the best and gave a decent price, only to be thoroughly let down.
We lost around $10,000 to a contractor who wasn't even on time for our initial meetings, and who had architectural plans drawn up at a significant cost that weren't what we wanted, and every time we asked for the changes we wanted it was ignored or not done. I got so frustrated that I made the decision not to continue with that company and started looking in much more detail about what we were doing. That led me to Cipriani Builders and the best choice I think I could have possibly made. They were recommended to me initially by word of mouth from an architect friend. They have been outstanding on a level that I simply did not think was possible with all of the stories I had heard about the construction industry.
I learned a lot as I lost that $10,000 mainly to pay attention to the quotes, the professionalism of the people, and most importantly for the final cost the details of what were and were not included.
My initial quote from Cipriani builders was significantly more expensive than any of the others I had. This made me nervous but as I went through it and compared them (I am an engineer so like to look at the details) it was obvious that Cipriani's quote included absolutely EVERYTHING and the price they showed me would be the price I paid for the job I wanted (barring any scary unforeseen surprises.)
When I looked at the quotes from other companies they were missing the details or materials and I would be expected to pay for those items separately. Also when I looked at the allowances in some of the other quotes they weren't realistic to the prices for materials I had already been looking for like hard wood flooring and tiling.
So I chose Cipriani. They gave me a very good (fast) time line for the project and I was worried it could be done on the schedule. It turned out that they were on schedule or ahead of it for the whole project. The only delay was our making due to a special tile we ordered for our kitchen floor that was late being delivered. Cipriani even worked hard and managed to catch up most of the delay!
An extremely valuable added benefit of working with Cipriani was Cindy Cipriani who really helped us with the interior design of our house. Her help in the vision, and materials selection has left us with our dream house that drops people's jaws when they walk in and get a tour. It was a huge value that was included in the overall cost of the project.
The crew of people that worked on our property were always thoughtful and gracious. It actually got to the point that when they finished and left we were sad to see them go and actually missed them after they had left!
In the 2+ years since the work was done we have had two small issues. One where a light fixture had condensation coming from it. Cipriani was there within days and fixed it with the addition of special insulation and it hasn't been an issue since. We also had a door that needed adjusting slightly and they were there the same day to fix it. The quality of their work has been outstanding and their response to help fix even the smallest of issues has been impressive. They stand by their work.
Quite simply I wouldn't go anywhere else for a contractor. We have already had them back to do more work for us with a roof on our barn, and if we do any more work they will be the ONLY company we call to come and do it.
An outstanding company and excellent value for the money we paid. I can't recommend them enough and do recommend them personally to all of our friends.
If you are nervous about picking the right contractor and spending a large sum of money picking Cipriani is the right decision.
BEFORE I picked Cipriani to do our work we had more than 10 contractors come and give us quotes on our major project. They differed quite significantly in cost to the point that it was confusing. We ended up picking the one who looked the best and gave a decent price, only to be thoroughly let down.
We lost around $10,000 to a contractor who wasn't even on time for our initial meetings, and who had architectural plans drawn up at a significant cost that weren't what we wanted, and every time we asked for the changes we wanted it was ignored or not done. I got so frustrated that I made the decision not to continue with that company and started looking in much more detail about what we were doing. That led me to Cipriani Builders and the best choice I think I could have possibly made. They were recommended to me initially by word of mouth from an architect friend. They have been outstanding on a level that I simply did not think was possible with all of the stories I had heard about the construction industry.
I learned a lot as I lost that $10,000 mainly to pay attention to the quotes, the professionalism of the people, and most importantly for the final cost the details of what were and were not included.
My initial quote from Cipriani builders was significantly more expensive than any of the others I had. This made me nervous but as I went through it and compared them (I am an engineer so like to look at the details) it was obvious that Cipriani's quote included absolutely EVERYTHING and the price they showed me would be the price I paid for the job I wanted (barring any scary unforeseen surprises.)
When I looked at the quotes from other companies they were missing the details or materials and I would be expected to pay for those items separately. Also when I looked at the allowances in some of the other quotes they weren't realistic to the prices for materials I had already been looking for like hard wood flooring and tiling.
So I chose Cipriani. They gave me a very good (fast) time line for the project and I was worried it could be done on the schedule. It turned out that they were on schedule or ahead of it for the whole project. The only delay was our making due to a special tile we ordered for our kitchen floor that was late being delivered. Cipriani even worked hard and managed to catch up most of the delay!
An extremely valuable added benefit of working with Cipriani was Cindy Cipriani who really helped us with the interior design of our house. Her help in the vision, and materials selection has left us with our dream house that drops people's jaws when they walk in and get a tour. It was a huge value that was included in the overall cost of the project.
The crew of people that worked on our property were always thoughtful and gracious. It actually got to the point that when they finished and left we were sad to see them go and actually missed them after they had left!
In the 2+ years since the work was done we have had two small issues. One where a light fixture had condensation coming from it. Cipriani was there within days and fixed it with the addition of special insulation and it hasn't been an issue since. We also had a door that needed adjusting slightly and they were there the same day to fix it. The quality of their work has been outstanding and their response to help fix even the smallest of issues has been impressive. They stand by their work.
Quite simply I wouldn't go anywhere else for a contractor. We have already had them back to do more work for us with a roof on our barn, and if we do any more work they will be the ONLY company we call to come and do it.
An outstanding company and excellent value for the money we paid. I can't recommend them enough and do recommend them personally to all of our friends.
If you are nervous about picking the right contractor and spending a large sum of money picking Cipriani is the right decision.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Thank you for choosing Cipriani Remodeling Solutions for creating the home of your dreams. We are so thrilled that you were pleased with everything from start to finish. Cindy Cipriani is the best at what she does and being able to work with wonderful clients like you helps her design and achieve a masterpiece that you will continue to enjoy for many years. Thank you again for giving Cipriani Remodeling Solutions the opportunity to make your dream a reality."
Richard B.
Jun 2013
It was a great experience, and I find Cipriani to be an exemplary company. They were honest, thorough, and extremely capable. Furthermore, they stand behind their work and are more than willing to address any issues.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Dear (Member name removed), Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about Cipriani Remodeling Solutions. We appreciate you taking the time write the review on Angie's List. It is a pleasure to know that you were satisfied with the quality of the work but also the excellent customer service that you had received. Again, thank you for the great feedback."
Kay P.
Jun 2013
It was a great experience. They were very professional, stayed on schedule the entire time, and left the house looking spotless at the end of each work day.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Angie's List about Cipriani Remodeling Solutions. We enjoyed teaming up with you to make your remodeling project a great success! Thank you for supporting our endeavors to be professional as well as getting the job done in a timely fashion. Thank you again and we look forward to working with you on future remodeling projects."
Judy H.
May 2013
They are on time and finished the job on schedule. They are extremely polite and careful when doing work in your home. They do excellent work. I've used them before to add a powder room and office to our older home. This had to match the house architecturally and it did.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Dear [removed member name], Thank you so much for the wonderful comments on Angie's List. I appreciate you choosing Cipriani Remodeling Solutions again for your latest project, a porch addition. It was a pleasure to provide you with quality workmanship that is done both professionally and timely. Thank you again for great feedback and please consider us again for future projects, Jay Cipriani"
Maria C.
May 2013
The best part of working with Jay and his team is the peace of mind that things will be taken care of and in the end you will have what you've asked for. Our project began after we suffered major water damage to our new home that began in an upstairs bathroom and ran down into our dining room. From the start, Jay provided us with a detailed project plan that walked us through how and when the work would be accomplished and we were consistently updated throughout the project. As with anything, things will go wrong and you will encounter unforeseen obstacles but knowing Jay would always makes things right took away much of the stress involved with a project like this. I know other reviews reference that his prices may not be the cheapest but when it comes to things like home remodeling, you pay for what you get. Jay's #1 concern is his reputation and he will do everything in his power to make sure the customer is satisfied, down to the smallest details (& trust me, I am the kind of person who will point out even the smallest issues). His team was always friendly and showed up on time. I think one of the best examples of the kind of company this is would be when we experienced more water issues during the project. While the issues had nothing to do with the work Jay was hired to do for us, he showed up at our house on his own time with a plumber and helped us to resolve the issue. He's that kind of guy. In an industry where you hear horror stories of people running off with the customer's money never to return, knowing that you are working with someone you can trust and rely on is worth every penny.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Hi [member name removed], Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Cipriani Remodeling Solutions on Angie's List. We appreciate your honesty about finding the right remodeler that will not be gone the next day after the job is finished. We are thrilled that you are happy with your remodeling project and we stand by the work that we have done professionally and on time. Thank you again."
Mr. E.
Mar 2013
work was performed promptly and thoroughly. Site was left perfectly clean.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Thank you for your wonderful feedback on Angie's List. We appreciate your continued support for our workmanship and the ability to the get project done in a clean, timely fashion. It is always a pleasure to work with you and to create a project that meets all your expectations."
Scott M.
Feb 2013
Unfortunately they are one of the few companies that will handle all of these items together. I work full time and did not want to be a general contractor for the job. I knew they had been around for a while and mistakenly assumed that they would be reputable. I later asked various individual contractors how much they would have charged for each of the individual components of the job, and my total was far less than half of what Cipriani charged me. They also changed out some of the materials to cheaper ones without telling me. After installation of same, it was too much of a problem to replace them. On the positive side, they did show up on time, they were respectful, clean and courteous. There was a small problem with the electric, which after two phone calls they did fix.
In general I would view them as a company of last resort. If you absolutely can not hire the individual contractors yourself, and do not care about the cost they are for you. Otherwise, I think you can do better elsewhere.
In general I would view them as a company of last resort. If you absolutely can not hire the individual contractors yourself, and do not care about the cost they are for you. Otherwise, I think you can do better elsewhere.
Response from Cipriani Remodeling Solutions
"Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your project on Angie's List. We apologize if you were not happy with the outcome of your project. We are a reputable company and stand by our workmanship but we understand that you were not satisfied with the project. We take in consideration all the feedback that we receive and appreciate your opinion."
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Cipriani Remodeling Solutions is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Cipriani Remodeling Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Cipriani Remodeling Solutions offers free project estimates.
No, Cipriani Remodeling Solutions does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cipriani Remodeling Solutions does not offer a senior discount.
No, Cipriani Remodeling Solutions does not offer emergency services.
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