"The project went really well. The builder communicated clearly at each step of the way and was open to substitutions. We opted for a different brand of decking besides what they usually use and our requests were nicely accommodated. The workers came when they said they would and completed the project on-time and left our property as they found it. The porch and deck look awesome! I would highly recommend this builder for decking projects. We are very satisfied."
"Timing: Initial estimate was done by Pete, the owner of PPF, in March. Installation was done in late August for the initial estimate amount.
Installation: Pete was originally scheduled to do the job on Thursday, Sept. 1st, but had some time on Tuesday, the 30th, and called to ask if it was okay to come early. I told him sure, but asked him to wait to install the gutter at the front of the house as I had some concerns about the best location for one of the downspouts. He and his helper arrived between 2 and 2:30 and by the time I got to the house around 4:30, the house was complete (except for the front area I asked him to wait to do) and they were just finishing up the garage. We talked about possible solutions for the front downspout for a good 10-15 minutes, during which time Pete held the downspout in different orientations while I walked around and looked at it from different angles. I was impressed with his patience in helping me figure out this somewhat minor detail (but important to my wife and I, as we invested a lot of time and effort during the renovation to make the house as visually appealing as possible!).
Everything was done neatly, installed solidly and both Pete and his helper were very nice to deal with. PPF was not the cheapest quote I got, but for the extra $200-250, I got a top quality job from a guy who knows what he's doing!"
"The addition to the front living room is used everyday and all parts are holding up and are still looking very nice. Service was good and happy with the addition.?Room that was added to the house was blending in to match the hardwood flooring that already in the house and everything looks great. The addition was just one of the items that was done. I have had several other rooms redone in the house that I am currently living in. Harold has also build counter tops and cabinets customized to my family needs. I have had the re-roof redone with Harold and the siding put on the house. I know Harold has been able to do anything that is needed that I have asked of him to complete."
"I called T & T on the late afternoon of 3/2/15 and spoke to owner Dave Thomas about an estimate to remove the snow. He asked if I would be up at 7:00 am the next day as he could be there then. He was right on time and brought a co-worker Andy. I explained what I wanted done. He gave me an estimate for $350 which seemed very fair. I asked him when the work could be done, he said right now. Dave and Andy not only removed the snow off the front and rear of the main second story roof, they also cleaned the screen house and garage roofs. They were also very neat in cleaning up all the snow afterwards. I was impressed with their responsiveness, punctuality and professionalism. I would be happy to recommend their services to anyone. "
"Mr. Mason answered his phone right away when I called on Saturday the 14th. He agreed to come out that day or the next to look at the work I needed done. I had a lot of snow and ice build-up on the roof of my home. He was prompt, friendly and accommodating. He gave me an estimate/typical fee range over the phone and told me he would be out to do the work on Tuesday the 17th. He arrived a day early with 2 other people and quickly and neatly removed the snow and ice. He also cleaned up after himself, as much as the nature of the work allowed. I am more than satisfied with his work. It's especially nice that he was able to accommodate me so quickly given the terrible weather we have had this winter. "
"Scheduled for 8 AM. I left a msg at about 8:30. Called approx 9:30 to advise they had a mechanical issue with the truck, and advised me they would be here in 2-3 hours, and they arrived within that timeframe. This was the "$99.00 per room" special. Advised me that it is actually for 250 sq ft per room, and more than that is 1.75/sq ft. The measurements revealed that it would be about $350.00 to complete my dining room, and $450.00 to complete my living room. I asked them to just paint the 250 sq ft per room and I would finish the rest. They completed that painting, it looks nicely done and their clean up was thorough. I just can't imagine paying that much more for the complete room (would be 550.00 total for my living room for just the walls). From my research, that does not appear to be competitive pricing. Overall, I think the "special" was deceptive, and it should read clearly "$99.00 for 250 sq feet of painting". I don't think it helps Boone's Painting to risk customers feeling like they have been deceived about having an entire room painted, and then find out it will be 450.00 more to have it completed. I don't see that as a positive business practice that will help them build their customer base. "
Private and Professional LawnCare is a family-owned Lawns and Grounds service company located in the Capital Region. We are a company that keeps ethical practices and Integrity at the forefront when providing quality service to our customers. We offer a variety of residential and commercial services for all lawn care and landscaping needs.
"Dan did an excellent job of repairing some log rot that was in a critical location of the structure He was thoughtful, creative and thorough. He also repaired the part of my deck that was partially responsible for the log damage. Ok pricing was very fair I will be contacting Dan for remodeling work in the future"
"My dad hired Todd after I found him on Angies list and we were extremely pleased with his work.Dad needed a 30 year old deck with an egg crate top taken down and disposed of,new footings had to be poured and a 10 x 16 Trex deck with railings and stairs would be in its place.Todd gave us a detailed plan ,taking time to explain each step.He arrived early each day,working diligently even in extremely hot weather and weekends too.Todd took it upon himself to dig up the old footings and saved my dad a lot of heavy work by moving them to a designated spot(not in the contract).I must add he was very kind to my elderly father.Todd is a courteous,talented builder who cleans up the work area each day.He certainly deserves his high rating.Dad and I would highly recommend him to family and friends. "
"The contractor gave me a start date of May 15th and a job duration of about 3 weeks. They showed up on May 15th as promised and began working immediately on removing and replacing the front porch. They were very professional at all times and kept a very neat and clean work zone around the complete house which was very much appreciated. The work progressed at a very good rate even when they encountered delivery problems from their supplier for the siding needed to complete the house. Also we ran into about a week and a half of pop-up thunderstorms that cut the amount of time down available to do some of the work so instead of 3 weeks to complete the job it took about 3 1/2 weeks. Which considering the weather, I felt was well within the time range I was given. The workmanship on the siding, front stoop, structural columns, gutter and windows was exceptional and I have received nothing but compliments from neighbors and people stopping by during the construction phase. The final cost of the project was consistent with the original estimate. This made me very happy because this was an area that I had been told could be a problem because of what can be encountered after removing old siding and the extra work that can be encountered. I would not hesitate in the least to recommend or use G & A Custom Homes again for any of my remodeling or maintenance projects . The only complaint I have is that during construction I allowed G & A to store their equipment in a backyard shed and gave them a key to the lock which I never got back and this is probably more my fault than theirs. "
Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.
Whether pole barn posts should be set in concrete depends on the soil surrounding your home. If your soil is compact and digging conditions are agreeable, then setting pole barn posts in concrete is an ideal option.
Skid foundations, deck block foundations, and concrete block foundations are the most affordable shed foundation options. Of these, we recommend deck blocks. Deck blocks are easy to install and level, and they raise your shed up off the ground to prevent rotting from exposure to water and moisture. Keep in mind that deck blocks won’t resist soil movement or frost heave, so they’re not ideal in areas with expansive soil or a deep frost line.
Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.
Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.
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