KEVIN N. SMITH CUSTOM RENOVATIONS
About us
Kevin N Smith Custom Renovations has been serving the Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic County regions since 1986. We are a family owned business that offers services from small handyman projects to multi million dollar renovations and additions. We specialize in additions to your existing home, as well as kitchen & bathroom remodels. Kevin personally performs all work along side his trusted crew and family. Kevin can design and build your dream bedroom and master bath suite, or a custom tile shower and bath, as well as repair that rotted wood on your door entrance. Kevin uses only top rated and licensed subcontractors for all plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work. These contractors have a long relationship with Kevin and have proven themselves to be high in quality and very reasonable in pricing. We have an excellent painter, who will paint your small bathroom to your entire house. Kevin personally handles any and all aspects of carpentry, from rough framing to finish trim. Our entire team of professionals offer pricing that is highly competitive as well as appropriate for our present economy. We do not deliver an estimate to you, we give you an exact price on your project, and that price remains the same as long as the job does not change from either customer changes or un-foreseen items not apparent or hidden. Our contracts our very detailed, with explicit schedules of work to be performed as well as payments.All licensing and insurance information is readily available as well as numerous references.Kevin N Smith has been with Service Majic Pros internet based referral company since 2008 and has a 5 star rating and is highly recommended by all customers. Senior citizen discounts are always available, and emergency plumbing and electrical services are available 24 hours a day by our licensed contractors.
Business highlights
Services we offer
ADDITIONS, ATTIC REMODELS, BASEMENT REMODELS, BATH REMODELS, DECKS, ELECTRICAL, FINISH CARPENTRY, GRANITE/FORMICA/ETC.COUNTERTOPS, HVAC ( PERFORMED BY LICENSED CONTRACTORS), KITCHEN REMODELS, MAJOR RENOVATIONS, MAJOR REPAIRS FROM STORM OR FIRE DAMAGE, MINOR HANDYMAN PROJECTS, MOLD DAMAGE REPAIR, PLUMBING, PORCHES, RAILINGS, ROOFING, SIDING, STEPS, TILE DESIGN AND INSTALL, WOOD FLOOR INSTALLS
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
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discussing projects with him. We hired him for 2 projects, replacing a small
deck/landing and installing a pre-fab outside shower and cement base. Two fairly simple projects. This review is for the deck replacement.
Overall the deck Kevin built was sturdy and solid but his
workmanship and finish work left a little to be desired. He finished the steps differently than we
anticipated, but was acceptable until we looked a little closer. The lower railing posts were not squarely on
the bottom step and looked awkward overhanging the side of the tread. Also, the bottom stair tread had the "bad
edge" facing out. I always thought
a good carpenter would always present the best side/edge of the material being
used.
We contacted Kevin several time to come and inspect/correct
the issues noted above. Kevin stated he
did not feel he needed to fix anything, but would come out and take a look when
he was not so busy. We never heard from
Kevin again. The work was done in August
of 2015. After two months we decided to
have another contractor re-do all 4 steps in a "picture frame
fashion". This allowed for the
bottom railing post to sit squarely on the tread, with trim work around the
bottom, consistent with the trim on the railing upper posts.
We actually hired the "other" contractor to
enlarge and replace our front porch. He
does excellent work. If you're looking
for a contractor in Cape May County, contact me and I'll provide his
information. Overall the work Kevin did
may be acceptable to some, but If I wanted it to look like an amateur did the
work, I would have done the project myself.
We hired Kevin for a professional looking job and did not get what we
paid for. Plus, the fact that he blew
off our concerns speaks to his unprofessionalism.
I'm sure Kevin will rebut that we are being picky, but a
good businessman/professional knows the two basic rules of business; Rule one,
the customer is always right; Rule two, when the customer is wrong, see rule
one.
We would call Kevin again he does do great work but not since he started charging the $100.00.
We felt since we have done business with him before many time this was not right.
Kevin does great work and he is trustworthy.
He would do a great job for you.
"in response to the $ 100 charge, it is not a separate charge from contract total, it is a small deposit with signed contract to get on calendar. All contracts that are negotiated and signed include a small deposit usually of $ 100.00. All contracts have start and end dates, and if there is a change to that a written change order is signed by both parties showing the change. Even though this customer gave me a good review, I apologize for the mis understandings that occurred."
Licensing
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