"After hiring John and his team it was the best choice I could have made. As a real estate investor I looked for someone who could not only manage my projects in a timely fashion but someone I could depend on and trust through whole process. He communicates to me from start to finish. He and his team have a great eye for detail and I appreciate both their friendliness throughout the jobs. John not only takes pride in his teams work but goes above and beyond explaining each estimate in a very professional and organized manner. I have worked with them on all different types of jobs from siding, electrical and window replacement to painting, spouting and furnace cleaning. I have worked with many contractors during my time and will continue to seek John's craft from here on in."
We are a general contracting business with over 30 years of experience with an uncompromising mission to provide superior craftsmanship, dedication and attention to detail that surpasses customers expectation and that creates added value to property and increase satisfaction of ownership. \nWe serve residential and commercial customers and specialize in affordable custom design with expert experience in all areas of the contracting trades from foundation to high quality finish work. We do renovations, remodeling, property restorations, and historic preservation work to the highest standards, no job is too small or large. \nOver the years our business has had the privilege to served hundreds of satisfied customers and we look forward to working with you. Give us a call, we will never compromise in our efforts to be a company of the highest standards of integrity, transparency, trust, and excellence in all we do and we thank you in advance for contacting us for your project. \n \nWe remain determined to be the best and to exceed expectations!
"The job went very well and we love how are bathroom has been transformed. Bob made multiple visits to consult on the tile choices and ensure they were prepared for the project. Phil (tile guy) was a true craftsman and took his time to ensure the work was perfect. We wish the same care was taken by all contractors. "
"I wasted over a thousand dollars with two other finance companies trying to refinance my mortgage before I found Mark Principi of Central Lending Services Inc. Both previous companies ( Amerisave and my local credit union) promised me great rates based on my great credit and income, took more than $500 each for home appraisal and lock-in fees, only to THEN discover "problems" that prevented them from giving me the rates and loan amount I wanted. They basically took my money and ran. What a scam. AARGHG! I was almost ready to give up - then I found Central Lending Services here on Angie's List. I was skeptical to give them a try because, to be honest, I have had some BAD experiences with well rated Angies list contractors, but boy am I glad I did. Mark Principi was the consummate professional. Courteous, knowledgeable, responsive, and absolutely determined to get me a great mortgage. Which he did. He actually got me a better rate than the other two companies falsely promised, and followed through diligently all the way through closure. Which I just finished about an hour ago. I am ecstatic with the outcome. Ecstatic. Mark Principi of Central Lending Services gets my highest recommendation."
"Despite the insane delays of the pandemic and my project considered 'non-essential' - I had started project 2/2020 - they finished 8/2020. It sounds bad but they kept me informed and once project started they took care of all the challenges along the way. Great crew - skilled, neat and courteous. I knew from the 1st 5 minutes of Curt's visit that I was in expert hands to handle the entire project. He was professional, worked with my personal tastes and needs and the final product is beyond my expectations. His estimates were accurate, he was fair with add on's (so were team that dealt with them) and handled the issues quickly and fairly with manufacturers and subcontractors. They were also good with communicating what would happen each step of the way so I could adjust my 'in house' business around them with limited hassles. What is different about them - and made a big difference for me - was that they order and warehouse every element - cabinets, hardware, plumbing fixtures, appliances, trim etc. and don't start the job until its ALL ready - so once they start there are no delays. This helped avoid all the 'supply chain' issues of the pandemic. It may mean waiting - but when you're dealing with NO kitchen /bath - you want the job done as quickly as possible. The delays we dealt with were more part of the process than gaps in scheduling due to poor management of contractors and crews. That also made the entire process less stressful. I would definitely work with them again and recommend them highly."
"Everything went well right from the start. The contractor was both courteous and kept supplies neat while they were on our premises. The whole job (because the weather was good) took about 5 days. "
"When we decided to redo our kitchen in April of 2012, we knew what we wanted fixed, our budget and that's about it. We started talking to contractors, kitchen design centers and researching ideas. We quickly realized we were in WAY over our heads. A lot of places offer free design services if you buy all of your materials through them. We didn't want to be tied down. We didn't want a complete tear down to the studs, either. Homemade Design to the rescue! First of all the price was an absolute steal for the service provided. Amanda and co. Listened to what we wanted and came up with inovative,functional and beautiful solutions. Our house is old. We wanted to keep that 1920s feel, but still have a dishwasher, granite countertops and stainless appliances! Amanda had the brilliant idea of only replacing the bottom cabinets. She also gave me excellent instructions on how to refinish my existing cabinets so they look like new. This was a perfect solution for US. Homemade Design gave us ideas for layout, cabinets, lighting, wall paint, appliances, furniture, countertops, backsplash, faucets, sink,and cusions for built in. She would have recommended flooring if we wanted,but we didn't. Now, Amanda is more like a consultant...( I actually called her my kitchen remodel therapist). You still are ultimately responsible for the plan and what works for you. If your measurements are off (like mine were) that's on you. I was adament about no island and no microwave over the stove and so she didn't put those in the design. Some suggestions were not my style. And I said so. Honestly, if I picked out my own kitchen it would be so safe: white subway tile or something. Amanda gave me the guts to mix patterns and create something spectacular! It took almost a year to complete ( contractors fault) We did a lot of work ourselves. We bought the cabinets, backsplash tile, light fixtures, table and banquette cusions through Homemade Design at a great discount, we checked!! If you try shopping for any part of your kitchen, the volume of choices can be overwhelming. We loved having Amanda narrow it down for us. Communication was through email, mostly. She never took longer than three business days to respond to my million questions or concerns. Awesome. 5 months later, my kitchen is a dream come true. And I owe it all to Homemade Design! "
We are a family owned and operated construction company. We have experience in most of the trades needed to get your project complete so as to reduce time for your projects. We are all partners in the company so we all care about the quality of the work being done. We have been in business for over 29 years and have a combined experience level of over 60 years total. We do the simple small job you need done all the way up yo building an entire house when needed. Additions, garages, kitchens, and bathrooms are just a few of the services we offer. Check out the photo section of our profile to see a larger listing of the services offered. Look forward to talking to you about your next project! Call us now to get the process started!
My name is Timothy Robertson I started a handyman business with the state of Pennsylvania. I work with different incomes even SSI. I do the following list of jobs. I work with all incomes and will consider payment options depending on the job size and costs. -Drywall removal and installation -Drywall patch -Paint interior and exterior -Plumbing -Tree removal/ no stump-Moving-Electric hot water heater removal & installation -mowing, weed eating, edging & mulch -brush removal -light fixtures & ceiling fan removal & installation -insulation removal & installation -structure removal -holiday decoration hanging -exterior trash can cleaning-land clean up (trash & debris removal)
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.
You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.
Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.
Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.
Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.
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