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"arrived on time and completed replacement of 3 basement glass block windows. Clean up of broken glass that fell into the house could have been better but not enough to change rating."

"I had two leaded glass built-in cabinet doors that needed repair. The doors are close to the ground and kids had broken different panes over the years. Jim was very easy to work with. I was able to drop off and pickup the doors after hours. The quality of the repairs was excellent. I highly recommend contacting them for leaded or stained glass repair work."

"The installation team arrived promptly at 9am to begin work.  The installation team had the old window out and surface prepared within a the first half hour.  When the second truck arrived with the glass block panels the group installed the window.  There was a bit of a challenge with the vertical angle of the wall and one of the panels fell out on to soft dirt while being shimmed into place.  These guys are excellent bricklayers, and not only can you not tell where the vertical joints are between the panels, you cannot tell where they had to reset the rows as well.  Long story short, they did a terrific job, the window looks like one unit and the side of the garage looks great.  The total time for the job, arrival to departure was 2 hours.  The installation crew was professional and cleaned up the area leaving nothing behind.  The Ice pattern allows for the security and privacy we wanted AND allows a significant amount of daylight into the garage.  I will use Global Glass Block on my next glass block project.
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"Guardian was the lowest price. They came out to my house when they said they would, (about 3 hours after I called). They cleaned up the glass in the car and completed the work as quoted. Very satisfied and would definitely use them again."

"Our experience with Dan and Zen Windows was positive and stress free from the very beginning! As others have said, Dan was able to give us an excellent quote after a short phone conversation by asking us a few questions and viewing our home through online maps. Once actual measurements were taken, and a little tweaking of the quote due to the location and size of our windows, our windows were ordered. We only had to wait a few short weeks for the installation. The crew of 2 got all 25 new windows installed in just 2 days! They were prompt, efficient, professional and friendly. We love the quality and ease of use of our new windows! We highly recommend Zen Windows!"

"This is our third set of windows from Stanek.  We were excited to replace the windows in our upstairs office, as it was either too hot or cold.  Stanek retired the previous design of their windows, so we had to go with the newer version.  The newer version has pluses and minuses, but overall the windows are solidly build and perform quite well.  They made our office/guest room much, much quieter and more comfortable to be in - so we are very pleased on this account.
The window installers do a good job of putting down protective cloths and vacuuming up after installation, so that is a big plus.  The repair folks need to do the same, as there were shavings/trimmings afterwards and I picked up a splinter in my foot.
With each set of windows we have purchased (we purchase 3 to 5 windows in each set), we have had issues with installation.  The first set was a bowed sash and lower sill, and poor operation.  Stanek was prompt with the repair, but could not do much, as they did not want to put a screw through the bottom of the sill for fear of allowing a water leak.  The operation was fixed and has been good since the repair.  The window evened out over time, so no obvious bowing now.
The second set of windows had screws in each of the sills and many of the screws were above the level of the sill.  Stanek, again, was prompt in the repair and seated the screws and caulked so water could not get in.  I was worried about a long term maintenance item, but they have held up for about 4 years without a problem and perform quite well.
With this set of windows, the vinyl sashes were scratched from the factory.  I called our salesman about 10-minutes after the installers left to complain.  Stanek was again very prompt in coming out to look at the windows and attempt a repair.  However the scratches were too deep, so they could not repair - we speculated with the service person that the raw materials or manf. process was causing the problem.  About a week later, Stanek replaced the vinyl on our lower sashes.  The replacement sashes still have some scratches, but less frequent and more minor so we are ok with them.  I polished/buffed some of the scratches out on one side, so may polish/buff the others out of the top and bottom sashes - but I hate to spend the effort on a new product that was quite expensive Our previous windows were not scratched like these.   We have also noted a few bubbles in the glass on these new windows, along with some glass shards inside the window sticking to the interior film - they're small, but noticeable on a clean window in the sun.  We may have Stanek come out to look at these. 
- Overall the newest set of windows turned out ok and have made a huge difference in the room. - We believe they are worth the investment.

• - The windows perform quite well and are of solid construction. 
• - Stanek is very responsive to any issues and we are confident that they will make things correct in the end. 

 However, I would like to have the windows right from the start, without having to call and complain, take time off for a service call, worry that the windows are not going to look good or perform well, and that I made a bad decision/investment. 
We still have four big windows to replace, so  would we use Stanek again?  The answer is a maybe - we would have to be confident that the new windows would not have the scratches/defects of our last set.  Fortunately this will be a few years off, until we can save up more for the final four.

UPDATE - Stanek very promptly and curtously replaced the lower sashes on all three windows.  These were in much better shape.   I still think that they need to check their quality control at the manf. facility.  You might want to inspect the windows before they pull out the old ones."

"Great job.  I would highly recommend this company to my friends.  Very professional and did a great job cleaning up after they were done.
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"Quick Summary:
Mr. Siders did what he said he was going to do.  He did it on time and within the budget that he proposed.  He communicated well during the entire process.  The finished product worked without fault and looked great.  Absolute Kitchens and Baths has my unqualified recommendation.
Details:
Mr. Siders came on site and provided an estimate for the work to be done (remove old cast iron bath tub and convert to a walk-in shower for a first floor bath) within one week of being contacted about the work.  He arranged a mutually convenient time in the early evening.  He brought a number of catalogs with him as well as photos of his past work.  He thoroughly explained what he would do (in detail including the type of drywall he would use, how it would be taped, primed and finished).  The plumbing in the house was all copper and he explained that he would replace the copper from the shut-off valves in the basement (and install new  shut-off valves) up to the bathroom.  He also explained that he would replace the exterior wall insulation (which was blown-in) with new insulation and a vapor barrier. 
We received a in initial written estimate within the week.  The family discussed various options (styles of glass, types of fixtures, colors, etc).  We wanted a slightly different combination of accessories from what we originally discussed.  Mr. Siders went back to the manufacturer and verified which options were available and compatible with each other.  I usually emailed Mr. Siders and he normally responded by calling me the next day (even on the weekends).  He was able to get the style of glass for the shower doors desired by my mother.  We added grab bars and a hand shower to the original estimate.  Once we confirmed the details, he had a written estimate emailed back to me within a day.  His proposal included good quality Delta plumbing fixtures (not some of the cheaper products found in the big box stores).  The prices he charged for the additional fixtures that
we requested were inline with the best prices that I could find for the parts online. 
Mr. Siders was booked for two months our when we signed the proposal but he started within a few days of the original estimated starting time.  His original estimate was for three full days of work and then several partial days for the finish work as he had to wait for plaster/mud primer to dry.  His estimate was again very accurate and allowed my mother to plan around the
renovation activities.  When the work began, he took precautions against damaging the floor by putting down floor protecting boards.  He cleaned up after himself each day and a more thorough cleanup once the project was completed. 
As with any renovation in an older home, one runs into unexpected issues. This project was no different.  Mr. Siders dealt with each issue as it arose.  One issue was that the new shower had a much larger drain which was unfortunately located in such a way that it ran into one of the floor joists.  He contacted a local plumbing supply and got an offset floor drain to remedy the problem.  When it came time to put the finishing coat of paint on, it became apparent that even with the same color paint that matching the colors between the new and old paint would be an issue.  To make it look right, he washed all the walls in the bathroom and then primed and painted the entire room.  The final paint was to be provided by us (it was custom color that my mother wanted from Sherwin Williams).  Mr. Siders again worked with my mother so that she could wait a day to purchase the paint when it was on sale.  Mr. Siders did not charge (nor even discuss additional charges) for these issues or services.  It is apparent that he takes pride in making his jobs turn out right and look professionally done.
The bottom line is that Mr. Siders did what he said he was going to do.  He did it on time and within the budget in his proposal.  He communicated well during the entire process.  I never waited more than 24 hours (including weekends) to get my questions answered.  He explained to my mother what was going on each day during the construction.  He protected the house from damage during construction and cleaned up after himself.  The finished product worked without fault (no leaks) and looked like it had always been installed (rather than a new installation) to the point that my mother said that the bathroom hadn't looked as good since it was brand new (more than fifty years ago). 


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"Teppo Interiors delivered a flawless project, at a fair
price, and ahead of schedule.  After
years of searching,  my family has
finally found the right home remodeling company.  Thanks to Kevin Teppo?s precision and
expertise, I plan to partner with his firm next summer on my kitchen
?redo?.   As time and money permits, I
will be remodeling my entire 1948 Bay Village home with Kevin as my general
contractor.  
This year?s project included the family room in which Teppo
Interior repaired the drywall, painted the accent wall, layed tile and grouted
two entry ways into the room, and 
carpeted the main floor space. 
Additionally, Teppo repaired drywall cracks and imperfections in a bathroom,
hallway, and bedroom.  All the repaired
walls were painted and the new carpeting was laid down the hallway and into two
bedrooms.
Kevin as owner and project manager closely supervised the
progress of the job.  He and I partnered
as quality inspectors and it was Kevin who 
would find minor areas for his team to perfect.  Specifically, Kevin directed his workmen to
insure smooth, even drywall in tricky areas and directed that any imperfections
in the paint be addressed immediately.
As the project unfolded, I made a number of changes to the
original scope of the project.  For example,
after one of the bedrooms was painted according to my specifications, I decided
I wanted the floor boards and trim painted in a bright white for contrast.  Not only was Kevin patient in discussing the
changes with me, he implemented the changes and kept on schedule.  As the work shaped up and I found new and
better add-ons to my rooms (like painting the trim on sliding doors, carpeting
a second bedroom, and muddying the bathroom door), Kevin and I worked together
on the budget so that I was always sure that the extras would be
affordable.  This I really appreciated as
the final project was considerably more extensive than originally planned but
there were no surprises for me at the final project cost. 
Kevin did surprise my husband and me with his attention to
detail and his intensive knowledge of the intricacies of every aspect of the
work.  For example, the berber carpet was
laid so that the grooves were running horizontally.  The carpet flows seamlessly from the main
hallway into both of the bedrooms.  This
obviously adds to the beauty of the finished product, and it was a
sophisticated approach to laying carpet which I so appreciate.
The tiled two stairs from the great room into the kitchen
turned out beautifully.  Kevin took my
vision of using a vinyl product (a look alike for ceramic tile) and turned the
steps into a visual  destination
point.   The steps (like the two entry
ways) are grouted to fool the eye into seeing ceramic tile.  The sides of the steps are trimmed in a
transition wood product which Kevin stained to pick up the goldish tones in the
Sand One paint and off white berber carpeting. 
The result is beautiful, functional and unique.
I would highly recommend Teppo Interiors be included in any
quotation process for interior design, remodeling and/or renovation.  Homeowners can expect to meet a true
professional who can help them with any aspect of home improvement.  Certainly, I intend to use Teppo Interiors exclusively
in the years ahead.
 


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"Mike came to inspect the Leaf Relief on our gutters and to check regarding obstruction. Also, chimney cap maintenance and minor siding repair. The deck support structure needed to be further stabilized. Deck steps were a little mushy so he built some stringers. The quality of his work was superb. He is professional, courteous and friendly. He explained exactly what he was doing, and he did it very efficiently."