Rahmann Contracting

Description of Work: Exterior painting

Description of Work: We hired Rahmann to repair and repaint the front of our condo and rebuild the stairs and front walls. We later learned (not unexpectedly) that the bricks required replacement and resetting. Rahmman was always responsive and while the work took longer than anticipated, we were all happy with how it looks.

Description of Work: The work looked beautiful when finished, BUT during the 5 year warranty period the cement on the driveway & sidewalk started to peel off throughout the whole surface. After the cement was poured the contractor commented to me, as he watched the cement dry, that there must be something wrong with the cement because it wasn't drying right. He did come back and inspect it after too many phone calls to mention, but never repaired or replaced it--honoring his 5 year warranty. To top it off the city inspectors removed The violation on the sidewalk despite the peeling cement. Too him that was good enough reason not to repair it. And if I took him to court for the cost of replacing it, which I would have to do--all he'd have to say was his work satisfied the city inspector with peeling cement-- hazardous since now the surface is now not even. This is difficult to write since at first I was very pleased with the service. But as a warning to all home owners--unfortunately, I've observed this same condition all around my neighborhood. So if you don't want to be sued if someone falls or trips on the section that is lower than the rest of the surface because of peeling cement, plan on replacing your entire driveway and sidewalk surface every three years. I feel that the contractors should take legal action against the cement companies and not pass it on to the customers to replace it again in 3 years without a guarantee that it should last for the 5 year warranty period or longer, please. I'm afraid to hire someone else to do the work over again, because there is no guarantee the same thing won't happen again.

Description of Work: Date of service: November of 2014 Cost of service: $2,900

Description of Work: We've used Rahmann for a couple of small jobs (minor roof patch and sidewalk repair) in both cases they were prompt, professional, friendly, and did a fine job. I would recommend using them for any general contracting work you may have.

Description of Work: Rahmann waterproofed our slightly below ground level extension off our brownstone as well as adding structural support beams. They did a good job and we have had many heavy rainstorms since. As with many contractors - it took longer than expected and than indicated, and when I had a concerns they were often non-responsive to my emails. That said they did the job well and responded when we were desperate. I suppose that is the most you can hope for. They were professional in their manner and in their paperwork. It was an expensive job but I thought fairly priced.

Description of Work: We purchased a deal for them to do some masonry repair.

Description of Work: We had a basement leak that destroyed several rooms and created a severe mold problem; discovering the source of the water intrusion was key. Kaiser, their engineer, worked with us to find the ultimate source of the problem. Significant in the success was Kaiser's ability to listen to our concerns and get a comprehensive history. Kaiser has walked us through every step, responded readily to all of our questions and took the time to explain the process at every turn. Repairs have been tested along the way to ensure that the root problem has been solved. The amount of snow, rain and sever weather has tested the repair and found it solid. We have contracted with Rahman for more repairs on other areas of the building.

Description of Work: The waterproofed the front of the house, waterproofed and painted 2 floors on the back of the house, plugged and caulked the windows on the first and second floors on the back of the house. One of the workers took it upon himself to clean off the moss covering the house number and painted our front awning - above and beyond what was required and much appreciated. The provider brought in his crew to do the work.

Description of Work: They came to look and then never responded with any proposal, other than vague suggestions on the phone.

Description of Work: Exterior painting of a wood-frame Victorian house. We asked for detail painting (several colors, a stripe) and they did the work carefully and expertly. Because the available time for exterior painting was rapidly closing (temperature), they worked on some weekends to complete the job. They followed our instructions and were polite and courteous. Especially good was that they were careful of plants planted close to the house. Many workmen are destructive to the garden; these men were careful and attentive.

Description of Work: Rahmann Contracting was hired to remodel the facade of our 10 unit brownstone (changing it from a white stucco to a traditional brownstone coating), to restore the windows openings to their original size, and replace the old windows with Marvin windows. The aim was to get our building in line with Landmarks Preservation Committee's standards. Rahmann also took care of all the interior decoration work and oversaw the construction and installation of a new front door.

Description of Work: Rachmann Contracting repaired and refinished some of the facade of our old brownstone.

Description of Work: I had a violation for lintels under the window on the front part of the building.

Description of Work: We are contracting with Rahmann Contracting Co and they started work in August and did some water proofing to the back of the house, repaired the area under the well of the stairs and replaced a door to the deck.

Description of Work: The work involved mainly brick pointing and lintel replacements, but also chimney repair with new stucco application as well as step repair and replacement, and painting of fire escapes on a small apartment building. Rahmann Contracting delivered what was promised: excellent work - even some small items at the end of the project that needed the final patch up. The workers did their cutting, grinding of bricks and repointing during these extremely hot summer days.

Description of Work: He covered the ceiling in the cellar, and he put a railing on the stairwell.

Description of Work: Kaiser is an excellent contractor. He was extremely professional. As new problems arose, he amended the contract. Everything was in writing. No surprises. He removed sidewalk violations, put in a new concrete curb that extended into the soil over a foot and probably more. He made my new driveway the correct pitch so my car undercarriage NO LONGER scrapes on the cement. They made solid cement reinforced steps and as requested constructed a room underneath for garbage cans. (It is big enough for two bikes and storage plus garbage cans.). He had a metal door made for the room. And to my surprise the room is waterproof, and has a flat but sloping ceiling--not the bottom of steps like I've seen at other people's home. The floor is cement. It's a real room!! I had water leakage in the basement--NO LONGER. He expanded the drainage system to include two trench drains. He worked along side the workers who were knowledgeable and competent at different tasks. They worked together as a team. The workers weren't day laborers--and they spoke ENGLISH, and they were his permanent workers and obviously happy with doing what they did.. My porch was a mess. It had to be shored up with metal rods and a new 18 ft. LINTEL installed and recemented. My porch was sagging in the center. The paint on the porch was so good that it had to be chiseled off. Kaiser had an idea of how the place should look and everything he suggested I liked--even the tiles on the porch, which had to be arduously leveled one tile at a time. It is totally even!!! I mustn't forget the soil retaining wall. I've never seen anything done like this--it's meant to stay. ALSO, I must tell you that my sidewalks won't crack in a year (like the ones in my backyard, done by someone else.) He does it correctly with leveling the dirt first, then putting in gage 4 and 1 inch high bar supports of slab then placing the welded wire fabric on top. Even the sidewalk I saw the city lay only put the welded wire fabric. That is why all of the sidewalks crack. Get Kaiser to do it and he'll do it right. He's a Licensed Professional Engineer, NYS and Illinois==what more could you want. AND he's a nice guy.

Description of Work: We had the front of our buliding, which is a small 8-unit pre-war apartment buliding, repointed. Rahmann erected a block and tackle style scaffolding on the front of the buliding over the cornice. They put new grout in between the bricks and also put some new sealant around window sashes where necessary.

Description of Work: I had originally needed some work done to a few stone steps in front of my house. The steps were cracked at the edges and we had some patch jobs on other parts where the steps were cracked. I was also looking for some info/suggestions on how to handle some leaking from the backyard into the basement. After searching Angies list and yellowpages I came across Mr.Rahmans company. I contacted him via email & phone and he returned my email a few days later wanting to discuss and schedule an appointment. Mr.Rahman was very accommodating and offered to come by on a Saturday.

Description of Work: Just received an estimate.

Description of Work: Called to hire the company to strip paint off two archways, a hallway and a window.

Description of Work: I called this company recently about a leak from an embedded drain pipe.

Description of Work: Rahmann Contracting broke out our old concrete and poured the new concrete for our 4 car driveway which is also a circular sidewalk.

Description of Work: Brick repair and repointing, custom exterior windowsills, new curbs and sidewalk, new paver patio and driveway, waterproofing for brick and cinder block, rust abatement on steel.