Family owned and operated since 1963. General Contractor including Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Decks & Porches, Patios, Carpentry, Electrical, Landscaping, and Hardscaping. Please call us today to schedule your appointment - (215) 598-7625
We are very pleased with the work Chris has done for us. The remodeled porch has far exceeded our expectations. In addition to being an excellent craftsman, he is enjoyable to work with. Chris is easy to communicate with. He heard our concerns and ideas, and responded with helpful, creative thoughts and solutions. We'll definitely employ him again.
Description of Work: Remodel of screened porch and related work
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
David M.
05/2022
1.0
decks
+ -1 more
This was to have been a small job, slotted in between bigger jobs. Tonelli committed to the job in late April 2021, but then never found a day or two to do the work. He was ill with Covid, supply chain issues prevented him from getting the two boards he needed. I was patient and called every so often to check in. He would wait days or weeks to return my calls or just didn't. When winter came he told me to call him again in the spring. I did, he promised to do the work, and then in April of 2022 he didn't return my call and after a year of being jerked around I got someone else to do the job.
Description of Work: Repaint and light repairs to a deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
tom M.
03/2022
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Chris was very professional in providing both a competitive estimate and realistic timeline for starting and completing the work. He is a very skilled craftsmen/carpenter and takes extreme pride in his work. He is highly in demand and therefore patience is required to accommodate schedule lead-times. Well worth the wait since the composite deck/railing replacement is of very high quality and we are very pleased with the end result.
Description of Work: 25 year old rear cedar deck in deteriorating condition due to severe wood rot. Needed to be replaced with composite deck and railings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000
Janis B.
11/2020
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
I am very happy with the completed porch. Tonelli Builders built a raised screen porch. Chris Tonelli does quality work and is very easy to work with. I was always kept well informed. He had an eye for design features that worked very well. I would definitely use Tonelli Builders again.
Description of Work: Screen porch addition
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
george V.
06/2019
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Chris did a nice job replacing a rear deck and front porch and a good price.
Description of Work: Rear deck and front porch
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
James C.
12/2018
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
Chris gave us an estimate with the option of him or us purchasing the major replacements. We chose to do our own shopping so the.price I quoted was for labor only. We had some ideas and Chris was very open to anything we wanted to do. He also had some great ideas of his own. We knew he was a meticulous worker because he constructed a gorgeous 30 foot multilayer deck at my sons house. When he finished without bathroom it look larger and so beautiful it could have made the cover of a home magazine. He was a pleasure to work with. If something came up he adapted very easily. I heartily recommend Chris for your next project.
Description of Work: We needed a complete bathroom upgrade and remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
Cadie R.
12/2017
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Great experience! We met with Chris who was very competitive in his pricing. The quality of the deck he built was amazing and the experience overall was extremely positive with no cons whatsoever. It's a small team so the length of time to complete the project was longer than other larger company's had quoted us but we preferred to work with someone who was willing to take the time to make sure the job was completed properly than rushed in order to move onto the next job. We would definitely recommend this company to others!
Description of Work: Deck demolition and re-build
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
WILLIAM C D.
07/2017
5.0
decks, lighting, hardscaping
+ 1 more
Excellent-very satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: Replace 30 year old pressure treated deck and plastic lattice with composite decking, wooden privacy lattice and hardscaping.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Matt C.
07/2017
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Chris's attention to detail is unparalleled, from the design phase through the build. Chris stayed within budget and our timeline. Chris respected our ideas and offered his professional opinion and suggestions throughout the project. We chose Chris after interviewing numerous other contractors, he books up far in advance but it's worth the wait; he doesn't sub-contract his work and is onsite everyday. We'll definitely use Chris in the future and have already recommended him to others.
Description of Work: We had a 10x12 deck and 20x20 paver patio removed and a new TimberTech 20x40 deck constructed with a 10x20 paved patio off of it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Steve N.
04/2017
1.0
decks
+ -1 more
Not getting a response is always a red flag.
Description of Work: I left a voice message on a Monday morning to contact me for a new deck project and it's been 4 days and no return call. I also left a text. If they were not interested, at least a courtesy call could have been made.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Brian W.
02/2017
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
AWESOME experience. Wonderful outcome.
Description of Work: Design and build a new deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael W.
02/2017
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Chris was one of three contractors I met with. He listened to my concerns and ideas of what I wanted. He provided several ideas on the design, lighting fixtures, and materials. He later provided a drawing that was easy to understand and envision. His pricing was very competitive and his contract was easy to understand. Chris and his crew were friendly and efficient in the destruction of the old deck and the preparation of the site for the new one. As the project proceeded, it became clear that the new deck would be very well constructed with an attention to fit and craftsmanship. Many friends who saw the progress remarked on how well built and sturdy the supporting structure was. Once completed, the deck looked just as Chris had explained it and I had come to imagine it. Everything was done exactly as he explained it from the electrical work, plumbing, lighting, and the overall look. I have received many compliments from friends and neighbors that usually start out as "this is great" or "VERY nice" or simply "WOW". Chris and his team were great to work with through the entire process. It is clear that Chris understands the meaning of "build it to be proud of". I would highly recommend Chris Tonelli for his work ethic, the craftsmanship of his product, and his focus on customer satisfaction.
Description of Work: The wooden deck in the back of my house had rotting wood, loose boards, and needed to be replaced. We needed a deck that would provide us space to enjoy our backyard, be a place for family gatherings, and add value to our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Yana R.
10/2016
5.0
contractors, decks, woodworking, patios
+ 2 more
It went really well! We were initially hesitant contacting Tonelli Builders for this repair job - specifically because all of their prior "porch category" reviews on Angie's list specified projects of larger scale. After having difficult time finding a reliable independent carpenter, we've finally called Tonelli - and were so happy that we did! Scheduling an estimate was so easy -- the owner, Chris, was fast to return our phone calls, and his follow-up was very timely. At our first meeting he gave us several ideas and options for the fix to work with our budget, and came off very confident, trustworthy and professional. During our estimate appointment he also identified a separate issue and fixed a door that was detached from a hinge, and was not even a part of the intended job! We've had a target date of completion for this project, and Chris was able to finish it right on schedule. Our newly renovated porch looks beautiful, Chris was very easy to work with, and we would absolutely use Tonelli Builders for future projects!
Description of Work: Needed to repair an existing back porch: 1) Replaced some of the rotted wood from the base of the screened porch with new wood. 2) Replaced broken screen. 3) Cleaned, sanded, and painted porch wood frame. 4) Installed a new screen door. 5) Covered the exterior of the existing door frame with a vinyl trim board.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$780
Anthony B.
10/2016
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Chris did an excellent job throughout all the stages of project from planning, design and installation. He provided chooses and worked within our budget for project. The stairs were rebuilt timely, he even manage to work around an unscheduled delay on our part. The final product ended up looking great and eliminating a major safety issue.
Description of Work: Rebuilding rear exterior stairs with a landing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,900
BILL G.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
+ 2 more
Went well-Bedroom, bathroom and kitchen areas look like new. Wood and Azek & fireplace repairs solved the problem and look good(&,much better than other alternative->complete replacements:-)
Description of Work: 1)Replacement, patch, spackle, and painting of large areas of damaged drywall of bedroom and bathroom damaged by water leakage. Partial repair & partial painting of walls in bedroom and bathroom. Recaulk crown moulding in hallway. $1100 2)Replace sealing tape, respackle, and repaint portions of kitchen ceiling also water damaged. $375 3) Restore several water rotted areas around door and windows with wood filler and Azek. $350 4) Small drywall and painting repair around fireplace. $100
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,925
James G.
05/2016
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Chris did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend. He was extremely professional and very responsive. He was always on time and kept me updated on his schedule, permits, etc. He went above and beyond in certain areas, and the new deck looks great. I look forward to utilizing Chris' services in the future.
Description of Work: Chris put an extension on previous decking.
Chris did an excellent job. He removed all decking, stairs and most of the frame. He rebuilt the frame, decking and stairs and scrapped, sanded and painted the columns, top beam, put on new fascia. In addition he installed a new side garage door, re-seated and leveled blue stone walk way, repaired a piece of siding and coordinated the install of low voltage lighting.
Description of Work: Renovate front wrap around porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Gary K.
03/2015
5.0
basement remodeling, woodworking
+ 0 more
Construction went very well. Chris's attention to detail is what made us use him. He does a job right the first time. We liked his work so much we started a basement renovation with him.
Description of Work: Built a beautiful covered and fully screened in deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
margaret W.
12/2014
5.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
The deck is well built and beautiful. I was very happy with the result and would hire this company again.
Description of Work: Remove old deck and build another in its place.
An absolutely wonderful experience, which is not something you can usually say about any construction. From the initial meeting, through planning and design, to the actual construction, it was entirely painless. Chris clearly has extensive experience, an artist's vision and a craftsman's eye for detail. In the design phase, he patiently helped us adjust our design on the larger elements, and suggested detail changes. The end result was spectacular. Always on time, easily reachable, always pleasant and professional. He went above and beyond to provide truly outstanding service. During the construction, we changed a few small things in the design, including some of the larger lights. No problem at all. Changes were made without any difficulty. The work was done meticulously, and the area was left completely clean. During construction, Chris noticed a few areas on the house near the deck that needed minor repairs. What a nice surprise to come home from work and find that Chris had fixed that so it wouldn't be an eyesore when the deck was complete! It's the small things like that that made this an exceptional experience. Not the least expensive estimate that we received, but we feel the price was well worth the service received. The quality of the result exceeded expectations.
Description of Work: Removed old deck, and installed new deck, patio, and pavers around pool. Installed custom lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$36,000
sandra M.
10/2013
5.0
decks, woodworking
+ 0 more
o Chris was very professional from start to finish. Provided estimates in timely manner, notified us when Apex decking was ordered and arrived. Let us know starting dates and estimate of approximate time to finish work was accurate. Gave us estimate for additional work needed as deck floor was removed and some minor existing problems were exposed. Left work site neat after each days work and upon completion. Very well pleased.
Description of Work: Provided sources for deck flooring choices, Removed old deck flooring, added bracing, installed flashing where house and deck met, leveled joists under deck floor, replaced 3 stets of rotting steps, replaced deck flooring with Apex decking, made benches for deck with planter boxes in corners of benches. Installed stair to side door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
phil F.
07/2012
5.0
decks, woodworking
+ 0 more
Chris came out and looked and the job and gave us a quote. We decided to go with him and he was able to get the job done within the next week and it was perfect!
Description of Work: Chris replaced two sets of steps that were outside and deteriorating. He did a fantastic job, was on time and his price was great. I would recommend him highly for anything.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
carrie B.
08/2011
5.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
We haven’t moved with the project with them as yet. The estimate amount was for $24000. We are still collecting estimates but we still haven’t yet decided if we are going to go with them or not. We might use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: We got an estimate from Chris Tonelli Builders. We did not use their services. They came out probably in March to give us an estimate for carpentry woodworking.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Benjamin E.
05/2011
5.0
drywall, electrician, woodworking
+ 1 more
The entire experience with him went very well. He had good ideas and was willing to listen to me. He did the work on time. He was very clean and delivered what he said he would. He was interactive in terms of planning the project.
Description of Work: I used Chris Tonelli Builders and he expanded a doorway, so he took down a partial wall. He also moved an electrical switch and did some drywall work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Susan M.
12/2010
5.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
He is very honest and he is very committed to doing a quality job. He takes his time and he doesn?t rush to get through things. He?s a one man show so sometimes you have to wait a little while but I?ve always found him to be worth the wait
Description of Work: Chris Tonelli has done about 12 projects for us over the years. Most recently, he did crown molding in our kitchen.
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Service Categories
Decks and Porches,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Patios,
Lighting,
Electrical,
Landscaping,
Drywall,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Basement Remodeling,
Interior Painting
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Tonelli Builders is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.