Direct Value Home Remodeling Inc

We were looking to renovate our three story townhouse in center city and after meeting with several contractors decided to go with John Daley, as he was by far the most professional. Upon our initial meeting he carefully evaluated the job showing specific knowledge of the older homes in the area. He even sugested we not do a complete a gut renovation one of the bathrooms as it did not need it and would save us money. His estimate was detailed and it turned out to be spot on. He had great ideas and brought a lot of experience to the table. Because we were not living at the property full time during the renovation we trusted John and his crew not only in our home but to complete the work within our very specific time frame. They came through one hundred percent. We even had an extra issue wih a broken stack pipe - John was able to find a plumber and have the repair done very quickly and at a reasonable price without throwing off our timetable. The quality of the work is outstanding - Both John and his great crew take a lot of pride in their work and they should. It was a pleasure working with Direct Home Remodeling and we would not hesitate to work with John Daley in the future.

I asked Mr. Daley to submit a bid on construction of a pantry and coat closet. He personally answered the phone every time I called him and was very cordial. He was on time for his appointment. During his examination of the proposed construction site and my drawings for the project, though, he shushed me twice when I tried to contribute information. I found this to be off-putting. He was prompt about getting back to me with an estimate, but it was 144% and 244% respectively, of the other two estimates I got. When I called to tell him I had decided to go with some one else he said he had not thought he'd be hearing from me, which gave me the impression that maybe he hadn't wanted to do this job and had intentionally bid high, which is his perogative and may have saved us both some headaches.

John Daly and his team remolded and completed upgrades to my "dream home". I had no previous experience as a homeowner, having lived in a center city apartment for 20 years. Therefore, I consider myself very fortunate to have had John Daly and his team complete the work on my home. My first time experience with home remodeling was excellent and very positive. I was so pleased with the initial job, I called John a second time for additional projects. I was provided with detailed estimates. the projects were completed professionaly and as sheduled and priced.

I had an incredibly varied list of jobs that needed to be done on my newly purchased (but very old) house. I wanted to find one contractor who would be willing to take on all the jobs rather than have to do all the legwork myself. John Daly, the owner of Direct Value, seemed the most knowledgeable about the various jobs when I spoke to contractors which made me very comfortable going with him. He didn't disappoint. His guys did all the interior remodel work, and were very professional, clean and friendly. For some of the more specific jobs (electrical, steelwork) the subcontractors he brought on were equally good. I wouldn't hesitate to call John if I need more work done in the future.

We contacted John about renovating our sunroom and dormer. We had already met with an architect to ensure we had a workable vision and plan. John's job was to execute that plan. While his price was competitive with other bids, his commitment to service was above and beyond all the rest. Specifically, he did exactly what he said he would do. If John tells you he will call you tonight, he will call you tonight. If he says he will bring by the contract tomorrow at 8am, you set your watch by it. When he tells you his crew will be there in the morning, you can count on it. In addition to being dependable, John and his team, lead by Jeff, executed the job beautifully ? and on budget. As anyone who has lived through a remodeling project will tell you, nothing goes as planned. We discovered during the job that one corner of the sunroom had ?settled? over the years more than the others. As a result, Jeff and his team had to rebuild part of the sunroom to accommodate the windows that was not part of the original quote. John did not charge us for this additional work. In addition, the transition from old to new was seamless. When we discovered that we were not happy with the stucco color we selected, John gave us a reasonable price to re-stucco the whole job. As the pictures show, he and his team did a great job.

John was very professional when I met him and after he looked at the job we discussed the price.Then, I agreeded to have him do the work and he provided me with a detailed list of everything that needed to be done. Also, the start and completion time of the project. His crew was on time, very polite, and worked on schedule to complete the job. They laid drop clothes throughout the house, so that when they had to take out the toilet, the sink or remove any debri from upstairs, my rugs would not get messed up. They cleaned up behind themselves and were very professional. I am very pleased with the job that was done.

John and his crew were everything one could expect from a contractor: punctual, reliable, courteous, and meticulous. Nothing was rushed. They spent days laying the tile floor, making sure every edge and angle was precise. His crew leader, Jeff, was also not afraid to offer aesthetic judgments: for example, he started putting up an expensive marble pencil tile one way, didn't think it looked right, and stopped after doing a small section of the wall until I came home that evening. He was right, it didn't look right, and when Jeff did it another way it looked fantastic. John Daly frequently checked on his crew, was always accessible, and his experience was invaluable in talking through options. I have owned several old homes, each undergoing extensive remodeling, and I can truly say that John has been the best contractor I have ever worked with. I would not hesitate to hire him again.

John arrived exactly when he said he would and provided a detailed estimate. The work was performed quickly and I was always kept up to date on when they would and what work would be done that day. Great bunch of guys and they do excellent work.

I liked the company. They were very responsive to the concerns I had. The owner is very personable.

I bought the house and decided to finish the basement before we moved in. Because the house is old and there were crumbling stone walls, making the basement damp, I decided to waterproof the basement before finishing it. I joined Angie's List and found another company, which installed its waterproofing system on the walls and floor. I also found several contractors and got estimates for finishing the basement. John Daly, the principal of Direct Value Home Remodeling, Inc., was professional, knowledgeable and courteous from the start. His estimate was thorough and professional. There were no hidden costs. Mr. Daly independently reviewed the other company's website and the materials it offered to make sure that the work he was proposing did not interfere with the system installed by the other company. Knowing that the other company's work was first, Mr. Daly scheduled his job's start and completion dates to accomplish my stated desire to have all the work completed before our move. His crew, led by Jeff, and assisted by Keith, worked long days and nights to make sure that the job was completed before our move. Mr. Daly and his crew were a delight to work with from start to finish. They were courteous, timely, professional, friendly to me and my children, and thoroughly cleaned up after themselves. Mr. Daly called me during the course of the work with updates and to make sure I had no questions and was pleased with the work. Mr. Daly and Keith returned after we moved in and repaired a window in the basement for me and reinstalled the basement door, which had been removed to allow the materials to be taken into the basement and which had been left off so that our new washer and dryer could be delivered. The stairs to the basement are steep, there is not much room to maneuver going around, but the crew managed to work out the necessary logistics without causing any damage to the halls or walls. At the time we entered into our contract I told Mr. Daly that I was having the old washer and dryer removed and replaced and that I was concerned about the delivery and installing of the new appliances. Mr. Daly had assured me that he would make sure that the washer and dryer were installed while his crew was there so that I did not have to take off time from work. Due to the appliance dealer's errors, the correct appliances were not delivered the first time, three attempts were made before they got it right, but on each occasion Mr. Daly made sure that someone was there, even if it meant interrupting another job or having to travel back to the area after he had left it. Mr. Daly never complained, was always cheerful, professional and courteous. I give him and his crew the highest accolades for the work, which has transformed a damp, scary pit into a clean storage and laundry area and another living space, vital additions for our very small Center City house. I cannot stress strongly enough how much I appreciate Direct Value's work.

Mr. Daly came, quoted the job, and then gave a written estimate. I thought the estimate was detailed. The work started. I originally wanted one office started and finished before work on the other began but I agreed to let them do both offices at the same time, which made the project more heck tic. For the sheet rock office, they failed to properly prep the ceiling for painting, so they had to come back twice to get all of the marks out of the speckle. My painter came and finished the work, with the agreement from Mr. Daly that he would reimburse him for the work. For the suspended ceiling office, the smoke detector and motion sensor were not hooked up properly so I had to have my alarm company come out and properly reinstall them. My computer flatbed scanner was broken during the process and I was reimbursed for those damages. I was reimbursed for all damages and extra services that had to be performed.

John Daly was a pleasure to work with - a true professional - and he has an extensive understanding of older homes in the area. The work was done well especially considering the many obstacles the work crew encountered such as my oddly proportioned stairwell. John Daly's work crew were nice and consistent although a greater degree of accuracy when using my toilet would have highly been appreciated. My only complaint is that John wasn't on site more often, although he did check in regularly. Overall, I was very pleased with the work.

John Daly is an exceptional professional. He is completely dependable & trustworthy, and stands behind his finished product. He is prompt and efficient in setting up a job (though realistic about when he will be able to begin a specific project), and finishes a job in the expected time frame. He provides thorough assessments & estimates which he will honor (barring legitimately unforeseen complications). Mr. Daly takes the extra time to explain problems & solutions to his customers, helps devise the best plan for the customer's situation and constraints, and truly cares about delivering quality results.

He was outstanding. He had the patience for the job. He was wonderful. He's also done work for my mom which was wonderful. That work was much more extensive. He obtained the permits before accepting a deposit to demonstrate his commitment. When he said he was going to be there, he was there.