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Gerety Building & Restoration

Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, General Remodeling,

About us

For over 40 years, our renowned Westchester and Fairfield County clients have returned time and time again to Gerety Building & Restoration for their custom remodeling, historic home restoration, and specialized design-build renovation needs. Keith Gerety and his team of collaborative specialists bring a hands-on approach to a broad variety of high-quality building and restoration services, specializing in major luxury home renovations. Westchester County and Fairfield County are home to some of the finest architectural masterpieces in the country. The refined homes found in these areas require the expert craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that Gerety Building & Restoration guarantees as the region’s leading renovation company. Restore your historic home to its former glory with expert contracting services ranging from exquisite custom masonry to full exterior home restoration.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Award-Winning Remodeling Services Contractor, Specializing in: Renovations, Additions, Custom Carpentry , Kitchens, Baths, Wine Cellars, Flooring, Roofing, Masonry, Painting, Driveway Paving, Sitework

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.814 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
14%
3
0%
2
7%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Lynn B.
07/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, hardwood floor
  + 0 more
I spoke with Keith Garety and although he could not do the work I needed done, he was extremely helpful. Keith responded quickly to my initial call. I was not home and he left a message and followed up with an e-mail. When I called back, and explained what I needed, he was unable to do the work but gave me several names of people who might be of help and offered to help me find someone else if those leads did not. Although I found someone else on my own, I was impressed at how helpful he was.
Description of Work: I needed a small area of wood flooring refinished.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Janet S.
06/2015
4.0
home remodeling, woodworking
  + 0 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barry B.
06/2015
1.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
I never heard from anyone. After almost 1 week I called again and left a message on an answering machine. At that point I expected to hear from Mr. Gerety. But, I never heard from anyone at all. For that reason, I give this company an F.
Description of Work: After seeing the Angie's List reviews I contacted the provider to request a home visit to discuss my project. I also asked if Mr. Gerety worked with architects as I thought we might need one. The woman answering the phone challenged the assertion I might need an architect and suggested I might just need a designer. I told her I was speaking with architects and didn't know how to find a designer if I did indeed need one. I asked for Mr. Gerety to call me back to further discuss.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Gerety Building & Restoration
[member name removed], I am very sorry we did not return your call. We proudly have excellent communications with our clients under contract. We are a small firm that prides itself on quality work which requires my personal attention on every project. Our clients have been pleased with the personal attention we provide and usually ask us back for additional projects. However, we have a high demand for requests for estimates and we make every effort to return calls in a timely matter. Again I personally meet with everyone who requests an estimate which sometimes requires scheduling a weeks in advance. Again, I apologize for not contacting you and for any inconvenience I may have caused. I would be happy to meet with you to review your project should you still be interested. best regards, Keith Gerety President/Owner

daniel K.
05/2014
5.0
house painters, woodworking
  + 0 more
Job was started as scheduled. The crew was fantastic in workmanship, cleanliness, cooperation and friendliness. Being a detail oriented person, I found the workmanship flawless and couldn't be more pleased. While not the cheapest painter that I could find, the job I received was worth every penny.
Description of Work: Exterior painting and carpentry repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Laurie J.
03/2014
5.0
remodeling, glass repair, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 2 more
What began as a smaller project, replacing shower glass, became a larger one as we discovered water damage and rotting wood in the structure of the shower. Keith was very considerate in laying out my options, not assuming I would take the most expensive route, but telling me of all of my possible solutions to a serious problem. When I had decided, he acted quickly and professionally in creating the shower of my dreams. Throughout the process, he was always courteous, attentive, fast to respond, and creative in his solutions. He is a pleasure to work with. All of his estimates were accurate, and there were no surprises from his end. I will definitely use his services in the future, and recommend him without reservation.
Description of Work: Replaced shower glass in 2 bathrooms, and renovated shower in master bath.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$23,000

Melissa W.
03/2014
5.0
flooring contractor, remodeling, hardwood floor, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 3 more
I am writing to share my exceptional experience I have had over the years with Gerety Building & Restoration. The owner Keith Gerety does a fantastic job managing his projects from start to finish ! Our first project with Gerety Building was replacing the sub floor and the antique wide plank flooring . I was skeptical that Keith would be able to find a replica of the original flooring. Gerety Building floor team did a great job repairing our sub floor then installing new wide plank flooring extremely similar to the old oak flooring already in our home. Throughout the demo, repair & installation of the new floor, Keith kept me in the loop on everything from selection, timing, costs and any interruptions in our home activities. He always put our family first so there would be minimal inconvenience, which we truly appreciated. As a result we had our bathroom, kitchen and deck redone by Gerety Building and Restoration knowing that we would receive excellent workmanship from his team I highly recommend Keith and his company Gerety Building and Restoration!
Description of Work: Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel, Wood Floor Installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

John A.
02/2014
5.0
doors, house painters, remodeling, interior painters, home remodeling, woodworking
  + 4 more
Long overdue note to say until moving last summer, I used Keith's services for well over a decade for big and small construction projects (bathrooms, wood floors, cabinetry, doors and complete remodeling) and painting inside and out). He gives accurate estimates, shows up on time, shows up in dire emergencies and does great work and his guys clean up really well when they are done. If there are delays, he will tell you as soon as possible. I recommend without reservation.
Description of Work: Just about everything

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Heather W.
08/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, ceramic tile, countertops, remodeling, home remodeling, roofing, skylights, woodworking
  + 6 more
Kieth is a top notch professional. He shows up completely organized and focused on the task. For every job where we worked with him, he always carefully recorded all my requests accurately which resulted in excellence from start to finish. I was so pleased to see the craftsmen show up right on time every day with everything they needed to do their job. They were careful in everything they did. Total craftsmen and professionals. The subs he hired obviously all like working with kieth and were professionals and also showed up on time and - importantly in budget. They cleaned up after their work each and every day and always were kind and respectful. They seemed like they also enjoyed their job and were taken care of by their boss. This is very important to me. I don't want people working on my property who are not cared for well by their bosses because then it puts me in an uncomfortable situation. I want to write an honest and straightforward review and I just have nothing negative to say. It is not cheap to hire good talented craftsmen in this area, but the cheaper is NEVER the better choice. Every penny paid to Gerety was well worth it. He came in ahead of schedule and under budget each time. His estimates are accurate. He does not sugar coat things. He gives you a real viable estimate- and then comes in at or below it ever time... which i deeply appreciate. His professionalism, his commitment to excellence, his organizational skills, his dedication to follow-through, his adept skills at properly assessing a job, his communication when the unknown strikes- his ability to accurately a**** the pro-s and con's of various solutions to unforseen problems... And lastly but certainly most importantly, his honesty. If only all contractors were like Kieth! If you ever watch the show "holmes on homes"- you see a dedicated focus on quality. That dedication to excellence is obviously what motivates Kieth and I am so lucky to have chosen him for several renovations and I look forward to working with him again soon.
Description of Work: Gut renovation of kitchen, building all custom cabinetry with granite countertops and new brick floor and marble backsplash- all to the design I drew on a napkin! He repair the roof and did custom installation of skylights in my art studio. I could not be more pleased with his consistent commitment to excellence. He had come highly recommended. "If you want someone to do it right the first time- call Kieth" I heard from more than 3 neighbors! That was enough for me to hire them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Nancy Lee F.
07/2013
5.0
doors, flooring contractor, hardwood floor, woodworking
  + 2 more
Replaced old carpet with new wood floors, on a variety of surfaces, including concrete. Replaced subflooring where necessary and installed insulation where there was none. Identified and repaired exterior rot, holes and water damage. Dramatically increased home value with expert installation that accommodated a 1950s modern home in need of repair and improvement. Crew worked on time and relentlessly, taking care to respect large brood of pets. Job took several weeks. We were pleased with it. Although the price was higher than some other bidders, when a roof leak appeared and I bid it out, 2 bidders said an entire new roof was required ($5,000-10,000). Gerety identified the problem and repaired it for $100. Five years later, no problems. I am writing this review at such a late because I'm about to bid out a job to Gerety on our new home in Connecticut and I wanted homeowners to know of these fine services.
Description of Work: Installed wood flooring in huge bonus room, halls and bedroom. Designed and installed custom door connecting main house with bonus room. Fixed exterior rot and holes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000

Janie W.
07/2013
4.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Although Gerety was by far the priciest contractor I interviewed, I used them because of their reputation in the area and because they were able to handle all aspects of the job. As someone with a full time job myself, I felt the extra cost was worth my not having to hire different companies to perform the different aspects of the project, and I expected an exceptional job for the price. The job was good but far from great, as the owner admitted. The more I live with the work, the more imperfections I see. That said, the workers were very prompt, neat and professional, which is more than I can say for the owner. He was difficult to deal with from the start. When the job was complete it became apparant that the workers had mistakenly thrown away the hardware for my living room curtains (without asking). I immediately notified the owner, who refused to make good on the loss. It was more a matter of his attitude than the cost or hassle of replacing the hardware. I had just paid close to $50,000 for a less than perfect job, yet the owner would not make good on a mistake that was undisputedly of his own doing. The insignificant cost of the replacement hardware would have gone a long way to engender good will. What ever happened to the customer is always right?
Description of Work: Replace walls, ceitings and hard wood floors after considerable flood damage. Paint walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$50,000

Michael L.
04/2013
5.0
house painters, remodeling, roofing, woodworking
  + 2 more
We have used this firm for exterior and interior painting and wall papering for some 15 years. This was our first experience with them for roof and gutter work. The roof needed extensive replacement. It was also our normal interval for repainting the exterior. Super storm "Sandy" happened to hit when they were near completion. The storm took down a large tree that in turn crushed an outbuilding. Their staff completed demolition very promptly so that we could plan for reconstruction. We have continued to use this firm over the years because our experience on each job has been very positive.
Description of Work: cedar shingle reroofing and structure repair, siding and trim repair and preparation for painting, painting plus demolition work due to effects of super storm "Sandy"

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000

Melissa W.
02/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, countertops, flooring contractor, remodeling, interior painters, home remodeling
  + 4 more
What is particularly attractive about Gerety Building & Restoration, is the fact that they take the burden off us by coordinating and scheduling eachphase of the construction while keeping us informed. When working on our kitchen renovation, Gerety’s team of plumbers, electricians,carpenters, granite & marble installers are ALL very competent, professional and meticulous. In addition, all of the work areas inside and outside my house were kept neat and clean throughout each project. From the first meeting with Keith Gerety, to the final inspection, he made sure I was completely satisfied. So we will be working with him on our next renovation.
Description of Work: Gerety performed a complete kitchen remodel. New cabinets, granite counter tops, flooring, painting, and appliances were installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Philip S.
07/2007
2.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
Did not contract with this contractor - reporting only on pre-contract interaction.
Description of Work: Did not contract with this contractor - reporting only on pre-contract interaction. This is a well known and highly visible contractor in the Westchester area. Owner of this painting and carpentry service never met with me. Only a staff person came by who took photos and measurements. Long lag time between meeting with representative and any response from contractor. Had to call to get a response. Total job quote was much higher than the actual cost from another contractor for a LARGER job than the initial job due to finding more problems and repairs needed in the house as work progressed. I got the impression that the owner of this contracting service was not really interested in this job. Price given above ($5,400) includes power washing the house from my actual contractor which was not included in this contractors estimate of ($5,500).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$5,400

CHRISTOPHER S.
03/2005
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT, PROFESSIONAL AND RESPONSIVE SERVICE PROVIDER TO WHOM WE REFER ALL HOUSEHOLD REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES. ALWAYS RESPONSIVE AND REFERS EXCELLENT SUBCONTRACTORS WHEN NOT DOING THE WORK DIRECTLY.
Description of Work: REPAIR AND PAINT OUTSIDE OF HOUSE ALONG WITH DOORS AND WINDOWS. GENERALLY MAINTAIN HOUSE IN ALL RESPECTS ANNUALLY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

    Contact information

    5 Linda Ln, Katonah, NY 10536

    http://www.geretyrestoration.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    General Remodeling,
    Exterior Painting,
    Flooring Sales and Installation,
    Interior Painting,
    Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
    Doors,
    Roofing,
    Countertops and Backsplashes,
    Cabinet Making,
    Skylights

    FAQ

    Gerety Building & Restoration is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Gerety Building & Restoration accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Gerety Building & Restoration offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Gerety Building & Restoration offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Gerety Building & Restoration does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Gerety Building & Restoration does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Gerety Building & Restoration offers warranties.
    Gerety Building & Restoration offers the following services: Award-Winning Remodeling Services Contractor, Specializing in: Renovations, Additions, Custom Carpentry , Kitchens, Baths, Wine Cellars, Flooring, Roofing, Masonry, Painting, Driveway Paving, Sitework
    Ask for details.

    Contact information

    5 Linda Ln, Katonah, NY 10536

    http://www.geretyrestoration.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM