Wendel Home Center Inc

About us

Since 1953 Wendel Home Center has been family owned & operated. Our newly remodeled Mineola showroom has been designed to assist our customers in all of their home improvement decisions. Stop in today to view our diverse line of energy efficient products on display. Our solid reputation has been built around offering a diverse selection of top-of-the-line products, quality installations and remarkably competitive pricing. Customers will find a friendly, informative and no-pressure sales approach to complete the package. Our goal is to provide our customers with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about their home. We look forward to serving you soon!

Business highlights

72 years of experience

Services we offer

Aluminum Awnings, Carports, Entry Doors, Garage Doors, Installation of Siding, Patio Doors, Porticos, Roofing, Screen Rooms and Retractable Fabric Awnings., Storm Doors, Sunrooms, Windows

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.857 Reviews
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Showing 26-50 of 57 reviews
Su Y.
Jul 2014
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
unknown
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your feedback which is important to our company. I'm delighted you were pleased with Don's presentation at your home & felt confident in choosing the right patio cover for your needs. At the time of their estimate, our customers are given a time frame when their job will be installed. Actual installation dates are scheduled by the office closer to the installation date. Grading our company an F because you did not receive a phone call back from the person who handles the scheduling until 2 days later is a very harsh criticism. Overall,your job was installed in the time frame you were quoted & I'm glad you were pleased with the quality of your patio cover and your installation crew as well. We look forward to serving you again soon. Wendel Home Center"


WALTER M.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
unknown
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your business and the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to providing you with the best possible service in the future. Wendel Home Center"


Mark F.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
unknown
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your review on Angie's List. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future."


DENNIS C.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are great to deal with. They sell quality material and stand by what they install. We are very pleased with our storm door. It is the best one that we have ever had. Dealing with them is so much better than large stores who subcontract. They take pride in their work.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your kind review about our company. We appreciate your feedback which is very important to us. Since 1953 Wendel Home Center has been providing quality products, installations & reputable customer service to our customers. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again. Thank you, Wendel Home Center"


Melissa G.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
The project went smoothly from start to finish.

I stopped by Wendel Home Center after reading reviews on Angie's List.
Don Hoffman showed me awnings on display right in the store as well as sample fabrics. He explained all the features and warranty details, along with giving me a general estimate of what it would cost, then set up an appointment for the following week to measure.

He arrived promptly for our meeting, measuring and giving me an total cost which ended up to be slightly less than what we had spoken about in the store, as I needed a slightly smaller awning.
We looked over sample fabrics.
Don was extremely knowledgeable.
He told me the final order would be processed in 3 days, and then my awning would be constructed by a company in Pennsylvania and ready for install in three weeks.

Just under three weeks later I got a call from Anna to arrange for installation.
She also called the night before the project to confirm.

I was told to expect the installers to arrive between 9 and 11 am, and that the install would take about 3 hours.

Arthur and Gabriel arrived at approx. 9:30 and were done by 11.
They were polite, professional and knowledgeable about the project. They worked quickly and efficiently, cleaning up after themselves as they worked.
Arthur made sure I understood the proper way to open and close my awning. It is easy to do!
I chose a manual model as my awning is not overly large, but a motor could have been added for less than $700.00... A feature one might want for a larger awning.
The finished product looks beautiful!!
I think my neighbors will all be wanting one too :)

I would recommend Wendel Home Center to anyone with a remodeling or home improvement project.
They were friendly and easy to work with !


Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Our sincere thanks for your valued business and wonderful review. We hope you enjoy the beauty and shade protection of your new retractable awning this summer. We appreciate having you as our customer and look forward to serving you again. Thank You, Wendel Home Center"


Phyllis M.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
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Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your review. We appreciate you recommending Wendel Home Center to other Angie's List members. Hope you are enjoying your new awnings. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank You, Wendel Home Center"


Beverly J.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000
AWESOME! Freaking AWESOME JOB!

My house is GORGEOUS! Complete siding, windows, pillars. Beautiful job! Ahhhh breath!
OK, go wherever you have to go first. Get it out of your system,
because when you get to Wendel Home Center it will be your last stop. Then
again, why waste your time just go to Wendel Home Center first and save
yourself the time and trouble. They are so nice with no pressure and
always go the extra mile. Just easy and smooth. They are a family owned and operated business and make you feel like you are part of the family and when it’s all over you'll actually miss them. The whole staff is wonderful from the
receptionists out front to the owners. (Beautiful showroom).
The customer service is unbelievable and Bill Jr. (my contact) is a doll. He worked with me so patiently from start to finish, and believe me I can be very indecisive. You can always call with a question without feeling like you are annoying or that they're trying to avoid you. Remember, no renovation comes without its share of anxiety, but they were always able to assure me that it would all workout the way I wanted it to, and the best way, and it did. A problem is no problem for Wendel Home Center.
I was very comfortable all the way through my renovation.
If I sound like I’m tooting their horn, I am. Give credit where credit is due.
Remember no matter what kind or quaity (price) of siding you choose or job you'er doing, the job is only as good as its installers. Wendel’s installers are experienced and knowledgeable and they all worked well together. I was introduced to the foreman before my job was started (that's a plus) and he was always on the premises and Bill Jr. often stopped by to make sure everything was going OK or if I called him. All in all, so far... perfect job! My neighbors keep asking who did my house. I still have doors to choose???
Anyway I'm done. Just go to Wendel Home Center and see for yourself. You've got nothing to lose and a great contractor to gain. I'm a happy camper.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you very much for your favorable review about Wendel Home Center. We strive to please our customers during their remodeling project and are delighted you were so happy dealing with our company. Enjoy your newly remodeled home and we look forward to serving you again soon. Thank You, Wendel Home Center"


NJ S.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
I have had two jobs done by them. They were very good, thorough, listened to all my concerns and left samples. Before I had the service done they came to my house and talked about what I wanted done. I have recommended them many times.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We appreciate your kind words and are delighted you were happy working with Wendel Home Center. Listening to our customers needs and making sure we meet their expectations is our priority on every job! Please feel free to contact us again if we can provide any additional services to you. Thank You, Wendel Home Center"


Kevin R.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They installed a retractable awning over my back patio. The job went great. The two man crew they sent did a beautiful job. Was neat and clean and left the house in the same condition as when they arrived. Cleaned up after themselves and removed all the rubbish. Did a great job at demonstrating the unit and looking forward to Spring and summer to take advantage of the awning. I used another Company Allure Home Improvements for a siding job and I should of went with Wendel Home Center.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We are delighted you are happy with your recent retractable awning purchase from Wendel Home Center and we appreciate your feedback. Our customers' satisfaction is very important to us. We hope you enjoy the beauty and shade protection that your new awning brings you this summer. Please feel free to contact our company for any additional services or products. Thank you, Wendel Home Center"


JERROLD U.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$26,310
We chose Wendel Home Center from local ads and Better Business Bureau ratings. We were unaware that they were on Angie's List until after we had made our choice. From the time we stepped into the showroom, until the job completion, we found the owner and employees to be very helpful, informative and concerned about listening to what we wanted and where a problem arose, explaining other options. Great effort and time was taken to make sure any questions we had were answered and explained, to our satisfaction. There were walk-throughs in the house, and photos taken so making choices during store visits were easier. There were explanations of exactly how the work would go. Measurements were taken on three different occasions. The job foreman was brought to our home and introduced and he did a final measurement.







AWNING







The order was placed on May 29, 2013. We had explained the need for the awning to be delivered since we were removing two large trees in our yard and needed some shade on the deck for the summer. On July 13, 2013 the awning was installed. The workers were polite, clean, and efficient. An explanation on using the awning; removal of the valance for the winter; care and cleaning were offered, as well as manual use in an emergency. We were able to start using and enjoying the awning immediately. The next sub-contractor we met was the electrician. He arrived earlier than anticipated and was pleasant, competent, very hard-working, and did a clean job. He installed a power jack and completed an attic installation so the deck outlet could be used for other things.







WINDOWS







Windows were installed September 5,6,7,9,and 10 of 2013. Household furnishings and window treatments were handled carefully. Any concern that was expressed was immediately remedied. The windows have grids and I was uneasy about appearance of some of them. The foreman immediately paid attention and called person at store to express my concerns. I was assured that if not satisfied upon completion, there would be replacements. One screen arrived damaged on day one and a new one was ordered and installed by the final day of work. During the time the dining room window was being installed I noticed a small ceiling crack, above the window, and what appeared to be water stains. The foreman went up on the roof and found that the flashing was damaged. He immediately fixed it. I HAVE TO SAY I WAS EXTREMELY IMPRESSED AND GRATEFUL!! The bow window required several helpers to get into the house and install. It's really beautiful and everything I had asked for. This is the second time we have installed replacement windows but his time when I questioned anything during the final walk-through it was taken care of. There are areas around the windows requiring some and quot;touch-upand quot; painting and of course, the bow window area needs a primer and two coats of paint.







FIBERGLASS DOOR and STORM DOOR







The fiberglass door was installed on September 5,2013. I immediately noticed a small imperfection between the glass. The foreman took a photo of it and notified the store that a replacement was needed. I was shown how to use the keypad and emergency key. A new bell was put on the door. I ordered a two tone door with a darker outside and lighter inside. I'm very pleased with the appearance. On October 7, 2013, the storm door, replacement glass on the front door, and the pilasters were installed.







This was a big job and took about four months for completion. People in a hurry would obviously have difficulty with this. For me I think back to the last time I replaced windows. It was quick, messy, and of course, needed to be replaced again.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We're happy to hear you had such a great experience working with Wendel Home Center and thank you for your kind words. Your satisfaction is very important to us. Please feel free to contact us for any additional services. Thank You, Wendel Home Center"


Charles P.
Oct 2013
2.0
I stopped into the showroom to get an idea of their prices on siding( I'm starting to shop around and have an idea of how much it should cost) I don't want to waste my time or their with a long sales pitch at my home. I just wanted basic idea of what the price started at for the exact brand that I wanted The sales rep stated they don't go by the square for siding. He was polite but a little rude because I new too much about what I was looking for
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Perhaps you misunderstood our representative. Wendel Home Center is not a supplier of material for customers to purchase. Since 1953, we have been providing customers with quality products, professional installations and reliable customer service. There are many factors to consider when giving a homeowner a price which is why we offer free estimates. Our satisfied customers realize they are working with a company that's reliable, trustworthy and has an excellent reputation. A homeowner should understand that simply buying a product at a cheap price does not mean it will perform as it should especially if it has not been installed properly. When making a large investment in a home such as purchasing new siding, a homeowner should be concerned with what a professional has to say. If we can provide any additional information to you, please feel free to contact our office at 516-746-0460. Thank You, Wendel Home Center"


JAMES C.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,475
Workers came early and built a fixed awning with skylights over our rear deck. We were going to go with a rolling awning but glad we changed our minds and went with the fixed awning. Skylights are a great add on. Don't care when it rains now. We were going to use the same company to build us a portico with covered porch. Got an estimate but then the salesman referred someone in his family and beat the price. So we hired him. BAD IDEA!!!! It turned out the nephew was not lincensed or insured when he tore apart our home. His business card and website were lies. Now I feel embarrassed too ask Wendel Home Center to come and fix/repair my home from the damage that was done. Live and learn. I should have just searched thru Angie's list.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We're glad to be of service to you and delighted to know you are happy with the Flat Panel Aluminum Awning that was recently installed. We contacted the customer directly to discuss the unfortunate situation with his portico. Our customers' satisfaction is our priority."


Victoria M.
Sep 2013
3.0
$4,000
.Contacted provider on 2/26/13. Someone came out on 3/19 and told me someone else would could out to see job to determine final cost within two weeks. After 2 weeks I called and was told I'm in the and quot;rotationand quot; for someone to come out to look at job. I had to call again which I did sometime in June. They came out middle of June. Job was begun sometime in July. I was told I needed to pay an extra $150 to paint a replacement beam which was 2and quot; x 6and quot; by 14'. And that I needed to supply the paint. I went out and bought a quart of paint for about $5.00 and it took another week for them to pick the paint up. When they finally started to do the job, I was told I needed to replace another 2 beams. That was Ok by me. Additional charge for two beams $300 plus $150.00 to paint ??????? OK. Job was done and everything looked nice. Two weeks later we got a heavy rain. I noticed a leak in the panel and several places where the nails had not gone into the beam but on the side of it. I called the provider. 2 weeks later workers came out to look at it. I asked if the panel with the hole would be replaced, but no. They put silicone over the hole which is ok, I guess. Job. was supposed to be $3,539 and wound up being $3,989. Except for and quot;dirtand quot; accumulating between the fiberglas the job looks nice. Just hoping it will withstand rain and wind. I guess if I didn't have to wait almost 5 months for them to complete the job, if they hadn't made me buy the paint and then charged an exorbitant amount to paint the beams, I guess I would have come away with a better taste in my mouth for these people. I would like to say that I did not believe their story their story that because of Storm Sandy I had to wait so long. I believe they simply did not put me on the list of jobs. I also want to emphasize that except for the dirt accumulating between the panels, the job looks very nice.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your business and for your review. We value your feedback and I apologize your job took longer than our normal time frame due to a backlog of work at the time from Hurricane Sandy. As I mentioned to you in our phone conversation yesterday, if we do not meet your expectations with our services at any time during your job or after please feel free to contact our office immediately. Our customers' satisfaction is our priority on every job! I also noted to you that your contract price included replacing only one (1) rafter and any painting would be an additional charge which is why you were charged extra for the additional wood beams and painting. We hope you enjoy your awning and look forward to serving you again. Best Regards, Diane Mirman Wendel Home Center"


DENNIS R.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
installer arrived about 1 hour late, but went to work with no hesitation. he did an excellent job in removing old door and installing new door and also installed new molding that matched new door. everything was cut perfectly to size and fit exactly with no gaps at all. he even added extra caulking on older part of door. I was very pleased with the installation.
In all, the saleslady and staff are very nice people, they have a good product, price was good, and the installation was excellent. I have no qualms in recommending them to anyone.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We are delighted you are happy with your new storm door and working with Wendel Home Center. We do apologize that your installer arrived at your home later than the expected time frame. We look forward to serving you again in the future! Thank you, Wendel Home Center"


Lois B.
Aug 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
I had Wendel Home Center do a screen porch for me. Thought they took a long time getting back with me I had to call them several times. I liked the service from Wendel Home Center but I did not like the installer they had sent. The work was done beautifully.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We appreciate your feedback and are delighted you are happy with your new screen room. Customer service is very important to our company and your job was reviewed within our office. We look forward to serving you again soon! Thank You, Wendel Home Center"


Max D.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
I was really pleased with the job that was performed on my house. From beginning to end, everything was very well organized and assembled. From the start I could tell I was dealing with true professionals. It took them one day to complete the project. After the job was done I had no issues with the quality of work.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your favorable review about our company. We strive to please our customers during their remodeling project and are delighted you were happy dealing with Wendel Home Center! Enjoy your new roof & siding. We look forward to serving you again soon."


NJ S.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
The owner(Bob Ritter) met me at my house looked and the damage and discussed my options. He was very informative and helpful. We scheduled the work to be done April 1st, but I had to cancel last minute. They were very understanding and rescheduled the work to be done on May 9th and 10th. It turned out better than I could have expected. I am very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone looking to have work done at their home.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We appreciate your review of our company and we look forward to serving you again. Enjoy relaxing in your new screen room!"


Karie W.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Wendel Home Center's price was reasonable and comparable to other companies but their product turned out to be better. Their punctuality and professionalism were excellent.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your favorable review about our company. I'm delighted you're happy with your project and hope you'll continue to enjoy your new siding & portico for many years. I look forward to serving you again in the future. Regards, Bill Ritter"


Mark H.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
very nice people,good product and excellent installation!
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We are delighted you are happy with your new entry door (Member name removed). We look forward to serving you again in the future! Wendel Home Center"


Robert D.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The gentleman we spoke to was very knowledgeable. We had to change our plans and did not have any work performated.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We appreciate your feedback and hope to provide you with remodeling for your home in the future. Wendel Home Center specializes in Siding, Windows, Roofing, Doors, Porticos, Awnings, Retractable Awnings, Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Patio Enclosures. Thank You!"


Bohdan H.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Easy to work with and very helpful with the selection of electric awning. Spent time with us at home explaining options, costs, benefits without rushing us to close the sale.
Then installation was done very well and they cleaned up after themselves. There was nothing more I could hope for from this group.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Thank you for your favorable review. Enjoy cool, comfortable shade while relaxing under your retractable awning this summer. We look forward to serving you again! Wendel Home Center"


Carol T.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
contractor was very prompt in his appointment for estimate. Took his time in explaining what work would be done. He wrote up the estimate on the spot and invited me to his showroom to review the products I wished to use. Gave me brochures on the products they offer. Would consider using them in the future but have decided to do another style carport.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"We appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to contact us again in the future if we can provide any service to you. Thank you! Wendel Home Center"


Andrea A.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000
Gary Schnieder, the salesman was referred by a neighbor. He visited us and listened to our ideas. He expressed his ideas and a picture of the project began to develop. We interviewed three other companies, but decided to go with Wendel because of a personal referral from a neighbor. Wendel also provided us with the custom stained front door we wanted at a more reasonable cost than the other companies, and threw in the back door as a gift. We did have to wait a couple of months for their crew to begin the project. When they began they worked straight through until completion. The crew under the supervisor, Will, were a professional group who worked hard and worked together well as a team. Throughout the project Gary was available to assist us with questions. This is the part we liked best - the salesman was also the Project Manager and was on site when needed. We are very happy with the results.

Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Member, thank you for choosing Wendel Home Center for your recent siding & door installation. We appreciate your kind review and the positive experience you had working with Gary Gallagher, your sales representative. We hope that you and your family are safe from Hurricane Sandy and we look forward to serving you again in the future."


Peter W.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
Very well! First off, Bill Jr is wonderful to work with. Initially he took the time to sit down with my wife and I in his store and walked through the job. He also was very helpful in working with our insurance company to get the most back from a claim (hail storm). He is an excellent sales man and fair. The project itself was managed by Anna who is very responsive and was helpful in designing our job and selecting our products. Each project was managed by different crews and took a lot of coordination. The job timetable did not workout exactly how it was explained but gone done in a reasonable amount of time. There were a number of back and forths and the roof demo was overly messy, but they came back and cleaned up promptly the next day after following up with them.
The only other complaint was they removed the wood under the sofit without consultation (although rotted) and cost $1,500 more to replace with new. I wish that possibility was discussed up front.
So far no issues with any of the installs (no roof leaks, doors and windows work well, etc.). The cost of the job was ok but realize they have to make money too. Like with any job of this size, it's a little stressful and takes time to manage the contractor, but overall they did a fantastic job and was happy to find that the final job was what I expected.
It is not too often that you get what you should expect in home improvement jobs.
I would highly recommend, Bill and his team to anyone.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Member, Thank you for your positive feedback about Wendel Home Center and our employees. We realize that renovating your home is never an easy situation for our customers. We appreciate your patience throughout the process. I hope you & your family have not been affected by Hurricaine Sandy. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Regards, Bill Ritter"


Patricia R.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Working with Wendel Home Center has been a positive experience from start to finish. Billy Ritter and his staff are amazing, and his contractors are experts at their crafts. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the best, Wendel gets an eleven! I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Response from Wendel Home Center Inc

"Member, We are delighted you are happy with your recent sunroom purchase and we appreciate your positive feedback. Our company strives for 100% customer satisfaction so we are thrilled to know you are happy. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Please be sure to visit us at our next Open House coming in October! Bill Ritter"

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FAQ

Wendel Home Center Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Wendel Home Center Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Wendel Home Center Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Wendel Home Center Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Wendel Home Center Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Wendel Home Center Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Wendel Home Center Inc does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

49 E Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501

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