"John Martin and his team have done great work for us. They have done several projects for us ( Shadow Box fence for our backyard, Extension wall for our staircase, capped the under side of our front porch/deck, and a few other things. John always answers his calls or returns messages asap and their work is top notch. I would recommend them to anyone looking for General/Full Home Building to give them a call."
"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to write this review so that the request to write this review stops popping up. The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit. "
"I loved her service! I enjoyed the design. She was very pleasant, kind, talented, and professional! This was a long distance consultation service, which made this experience even more incredible!"
"John came over and checked out the roof for the bid. He had the bid for us in a couple of days. That was quick turn around. We accepted the bid and John and his mother came by and brought a lot of samples for my wife and I to look at. We set the roofing samples out in the front yard so my wife could get a better idea of the color of the products. It was a good idea because it allowed us to see what the color would look like against the color of our house and what it looks like in natural light. We spent a lot of time comparing products colors and asking lots of questions. John and his mother were very patient with us and our questions. My wife and his mother consulted a lot on the various color combinations and textures of the products. john and his mother were very professional and personable. They understood that it was a big investment for us and allowed us to take our time. What we appreciated was they did not try to up sale or push a particular line of products. We did choose one product that was more money than the one we originally thought we liked. After we made the selection, they gave us a timeline and an overview of the work. The timeline had to be moved due to rain for a week or so and John kept us informed. Being informed is important to us. John and his crew arrived on time and got right to work. They were fast and efficient. It only took a day for the new roof to be installed and it looked great. They cleaned up and hauled off all the old materials and picked up the debris out of the front and back yards. We found a few stray staples but nothing to be concerned about. Mid Valley is one of a few certified Owens-Corning contractors in the Salem area. By being certified Mid Valley could extend the manufacturers standard warranty of 20 years to 50 and it doesn't cost the home owner anymore. Got to love a bonus. Owens-Corning will only extend the warranty if their products are installed by a certified approved contractor. Mid Valley is. The warranty is backed by Owens-Corning not by individual contractors who may not be in business before the warranty expires. We checked to make sure the warranty is legit and it is. We took several bids and reviewed them. Mid Valley was a little higher than the lowest. I called John and asked if he would match the bid. I told him what the bid was and he said he would match it. I was all set for some haggling or some grumbling but NONE of that happened it was really nice. We had some concerns about getting the warranty information and I called John. He always answers his phone and I explained my concern. He told me that he would look into it and get back to me. John said Owens was a bit behind and we would get our info. A few weeks went by and no info, so I called John. He contacted Owens and got back to me. A couple of weeks went by and no info. I again contacted John about it. He followed up with emails to Owens-Corning and he forwarded the responses from their representative. Which revealed the warranty info was registered by John but Owens-Corning dropped the ball in getting it out to us and they said for John to give us their direct contact info. Which he did. It will be another few weeks before we get the info. This is important, John never groaned or sounded unhappy nor did he try to avoid me when I spoke with him about this issue. This is great customer service. I can not say enough about the great service. John even answers his email on weekends. That is very rare these days for a business to do that. We did have a question about what appeared as lumpy shingles on some parts of the roof. We called and John explained that the lumpy shingles will flatten out when the temperature gets warmer. And they did. My wife is happy about that. We enjoyed our experience with Mid Valley building LLC and we have recommended them to several friends. Great workmanship great price and outstanding costumer service. Oh yeah and NO LEAKS. They do other work besides roofs. We would use them again."
"We weren't that happy with the results. It was a few years ago, and the surface is still pretty much intact. He had to use a primer and deck paint, rather than stain, and the primer showed through in several places as bright white marks against the dark brown stain. He left the extra paint so we could refinish where we wanted. We don't want or expect any follow up at this time. I understand that the deck needed a lot more work than the worker expected. So, my experience may not be a fair representation of this particular contractor. "
"I am a problem-solving construction professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to finding innovative solutions. I am always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality in construction projects, also with a passion for using new technologies and techniques to improve construction processes and outcomes. I am dedicated to finding innovative solutions to complex construction challenges."
"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it. Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.
No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.
A few signs that you need a new door frame include:
The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.
You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.
You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.
You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.
Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.
Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.
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