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We wanted the existing steps replaced, to add an extra step. This was to decrease the height of the risers making it easier to use our front steps.

We originally received an estimate from G & V in mid-June. We went the summer without hearing much, than toward the end of September we heard that they wanted to start. We corrected some miscommunication and work began. More miscommunication with the wrought iron subcontractor, us, and G & V, but everything got smoothed out.

The biggest complaint is a delay in hearing from them.

The end result is that the new steps and railings look great. We plan to use G & V, and Pete Okonski again.

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"I have consistently sought the services of Manfredia Carpentry and have recommended them to my friends and neighbors in the Havertown area. Their work is always thorough, professional and garners fulsome praise from those who visit my home. Wally Manfredia has an excellent and responsive group of subcontractors for each particular specialty. He is always available by text or phone and will often perform same-day requests. He stands by his work and in fact guarantees it. I have needed mior repairs to such things as painting or cabinetry over the years which he has done and continues to do without additional charge. You can be certain that the work will ultimately be done to your satisfaction and to specifications. The company is also well known in the township and has never had any issues with obtaining necessary permits or variances. I recommend them highly, particularly as I have heard of others using different contractors who have not experienced the degree of professionalism I get from Manfredia. Do not hesitate to contact them."

BMR BelMax Remodeling began operating specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling. Over the past years, we have expanded the scope of our competence to other areas of construction and improvement. \nWe are currently a full-service remodeling design and construction firm specializing in bathrooms, custom kitchens, and basement finishes, including additions and full-service remodeling of all kinds.\n We are a 5-star rated remodeling service provider. The best guarantee for our work is the fact that we have hundreds of satisfied customers.\nCall us today at (609) 712-2750 for any and all remodeling needs.

"Paul has a great team and manages the project well from start to finish. He uses reputable subcontractors who also deliver the service(s) desired as promised."

We are family owned and operated since 1952, provides home repair construction services in Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties as well as New Jersey and have been providing residential and commercial renovations and remodeling to the surrounding community ever since.\n\nWe specialize in basement remodeling and conversions, windows, garage doors, fire and water damage, and many other reliable contracting services.\nLet our reputation of doing whatever it takes to get your job done on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction give you peace of mind. Our engineering background means we accomplish what others say is impossible. We always focused on our client goals and delivering high value outcomes.\n

New residential, and commercial construction.\nHome remodeling. No job is too big or small. Please call our office today to schedule your FREE estimate at 610-659-3750\nWe have been in business since 1989. We would provide any previous work we have done over the years at customers request.\nGJP INC. provides top notch building and remodeling services at an affordable price. We get the job done fast and provide only the best craftsmanship in the business. References are available upon request.

"Good: Deck built with the materials we asked for. Contractor responded to all our issues. Deck built well/sturdy and low maintenance as I asked. Contractor filed for variance and permits and didn't leave me with an unfinished product. The project cost did not balloon wildly from expectation. Bad: - Poor communication and planning. I signed contract in December with them in hopes I'd have a porch for summer 2016. They didn't even file for building permit until 2/24/2016. (2 months after signing). It was rejected because they tried to cut corners by not filing for a variance (which I already told them we would have to do). They didn't immediately figure out and file for the variance...another delay. Didn't have the variance hearing until 4/28/2016 and building permit finally granted on 6/13/2016. They blame the delay on the county. NO! If they had filed in January for the variance they would have had the hearing scheduled in Feb, variance approved in March, and could begin building in April at the worst. Would have finished for summer. They don't understand their inability to plan and accommodate schedules they can't control, but have to work within is THEIR fault and THEIR ability to control. I clearly stated my desire for them to break ground in Spring 2016...they didn't until Summer 2016. - Missed appointments during consult phase. Scheduled dates for their sales guy (Matt) to arrive and, on several occasions I called him "where are you?" "Oh sorry, I can't make it". - Contract did not have dates of start nor end. Project started later than I wanted and seemed to be taking longer than I anticipated it should due to poor planning. - Didn't plan for photographic evidence for variance hearing in order to get permit. Luckily, I was prepared knowing at that point they don't plan for eventualities. - No architectural drafts so I could sign off on the final look of the porch. Final porch NOT built to my design aesthetic, but to theirs. - We produced our own images (overlaying a real photo with our drawings because my partner is a graphic artist) for them to build to/estimate project off of. When his subcontractor carpenter came to build the porch, his plans didn't match our expectations. In fact, they didn't even match the placement of our door and window. They had sent these drawings to the county for the permit and I never saw them so I couldn't correct them. Subcontractor claims he never saw any of the photos I had produced and sent via email/text to Matt (their sales guy that produced the contract for me to sign). - Opened my roof and didn't put tarps over it. That night it rained, leaving my attic exposed to rain. - Did not clean up my garage after done. Left remaining construction materials in garage that I had to call the owner to come retrieve (including his own a-frame ladder). - Did not clean up yard (nails, screws, wood chunks, shingle debris, vinyl and flashing cuts. - Several items were built and needed to be re-done because they didn't follow their own contract: Ex1. I wanted 5' wide stairs. was on contract in black and white. we talked about it MANY times. They built 3' wide stairs. Ex2: They put up vinyl railings and didn't screw the railings into a wood post inside the vinyl. Yes, I caught it and had to ask him to build it correctly (which he did, but what other corners did he cut that I did not catch? Was he aware of it, or just trusting his subs to do a job right? no process for vetting his own crews work quality). Ex3: Our drawing had 2 columns and I often said the size of the columns must be appropriately thick with respect to the size of the gable above it (balanced). They built porch with 2, 4x4 columns for a gable that is 14' wide. I said no. Columns must be bigger. they changed it and then wanted me to pay for extra material. NO. Not my mistake. - Lights were installed. Thank god I came home when I did. Electrician was going to run conduit pipe on the outside front of my siding instead of through the basement as I hoped. reason: I didn't know electrician was coming that day and didn't have house unlocked. No freaking way you are putting conduit pipe on the most visible portion of my new curb-appeal porch!! You kidding me? - Lights. Subcontractor electrician recommended I put in 4 can lights (I orignally thought 2 would be more than enough.) I trusted his judgement. Shouldn't have. Thankfully I had asked for porch lights to be on a dimmer. Lights are SO bright and flood the entire porch with light (no 'wall highlights') that there is no reason to turn lights on at anything other than their dimmest setting. - Gutters. water is leaking from the gutters/behind the gutters. The left gutter's water was following the bead-board channel along the house wall and at the first gap (above my front door), was dripping down. So the place that should be the most sheltered from rainwater was in fact collecting rain. Nice. Because they never water tested their gutter installation. - Day of pouring the footers, they asked my NEIGHBOR if they could use his garden hose to mix up the concrete. Why are you involving my neighbor in my project? That put my neighbor in an awkward position and is completely unprofessional. I have a garden hose and exterior water...why use his?? Summary: Because of poor communication between their workers and between their workkers and me, and because they don't know how to run their business smoothly, I wouldn't hire again. Andrew responded to all complaints. But the complaints were daily and often-times, head-slapping. If I was paying half this cost, maybe I'd be ok. But I feel I was charged full price for services where only half the quality and expectations were being met. Meanwhile, I'm playing role of project foreman, project manager, architect/designer, and quality control."

Experienced, insured, and licensed Christ centered remodeling & custom woodworking business. MNB Renovations specializes in; home additions, kitchen, bathroom, basement remodeling, decks, and custom woodworking. We provide free estimates, Call Matthew at 717-940-9159 HIC# PA129881

American Craftsman, LLC, has been serving the community for 32 years, specializing in all phases of construction. You can expect the best when you call me!

Patrick is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n