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46 BUYER BEWARE !!!! I bought “ lifetime guaranteed “ seamless leaf guard guttering from this vendor. When it developed an end cap leak, ( requiring no parts, only silicone seal to repair ) I was told “ We don’t handle that brand anymore” I’m handicapped, and on disability, the leak causes...
Even though it wasnâ t an emergency, John was here within a few hours and repaired our faucet. I would recommend his company to anyone whoâ s looking for an excellent and experienced plumber.
Lifting Lives Home ServicesI hired Chris Beckhorn, Stonecraft in 2018 to locate and repair leaks in firebox and basement wall from the fireplace, so that I could make my fireplace functional again. Beckhorn decided that I needed new crown, caps, & repointing. Following payment of approx. $3000.00 for the above, the...
He was hired to do a home inspection on a house we were buying. Being first time homeowners we put complete trust into him. The day we moved in (it was raining of course) I heard a drip. The roof was leaking and it had come through the drywall and was leaking onto our floor. How could that...
First day as job was finishing up on of the workers pulled the Roller into my garage stating to won't hurt anything, but it did crack the concrete floor. I was told they would repair it... Second day new macadam laid down and looked pretty good but they ran out of tar to finish the job...
ine unf3 Men showed up right on time 8AM. The came in with the equipment they needed. We talked for a minute and they started to work. They were to open 5 feet of the basement floor were the water was seeping up. When they had it opened the found that the pipe had a large hole on the...
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Burke Home Services is a full service contractor who specializes in Quality craftsmanship. Building and maintaining relationships with our customers is our highest priority. From restaurants to a beautiful deck. We focus on energy saving options and implement them on every job possible.
"Actually in two parts, immediate repair and long term. First part is done."
John W on March 2025
Burke Home Services is a full service contractor who specializes in Quality craftsmanship. Building and maintaining relationships with our customers is our highest priority. From restaurants to a beautiful deck. We focus on energy saving options and implement them on every job possible.
"Actually in two parts, immediate repair and long term. First part is done."
John W on March 2025
Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)
"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."
Paul S on July 2025
Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)
"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."
Paul S on July 2025
Crack in your wall we're the guys to call! Free Estimates and lifetime warranty! We are a local family owned company and pride ourselves on using American based products. Call now and receive a $500.00 discount on any basement waterproofing system.
"Excellent work. High quality, punctual and polite workmen, 100% satisfied, and would recommend without hesitation. Best of all, they were economical. Great job"
William W on August 2021
Crack in your wall we're the guys to call! Free Estimates and lifetime warranty! We are a local family owned company and pride ourselves on using American based products. Call now and receive a $500.00 discount on any basement waterproofing system.
"Excellent work. High quality, punctual and polite workmen, 100% satisfied, and would recommend without hesitation. Best of all, they were economical. Great job"
William W on August 2021
I have 30+ years of experience with home improvements..... I have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. Experience with decking, siding & other outdoor work..... I am licensed & insured and am ready to help you keep on improving
"Completed as agreed. Very accommodating. Good communication."
Dave H on April 2025
I have 30+ years of experience with home improvements..... I have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. Experience with decking, siding & other outdoor work..... I am licensed & insured and am ready to help you keep on improving
"Completed as agreed. Very accommodating. Good communication."
Dave H on April 2025
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Ian from Rettle Enterprise was very professional. When I called him, he came. He looked at the work and gave me an estimate for both times. And when he started the work, he kept me posted -- constantly kept in touch with me. When the work was finished, it was excellent. I was very happy. I'm actually contacting him again for another work at my house. I recommend him highly."
Daniela P on August 2023
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Ian from Rettle Enterprise was very professional. When I called him, he came. He looked at the work and gave me an estimate for both times. And when he started the work, he kept me posted -- constantly kept in touch with me. When the work was finished, it was excellent. I was very happy. I'm actually contacting him again for another work at my house. I recommend him highly."
Daniela P on August 2023
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"This would take an entire book to write how awful the job was done and never completed. This all started in July of 2024 and here we are in April of 2025. Troy and Lisa aka Mike only arrived for 2 hours on 4 different occasions. They had every excuse in the book not to show up family members passing away, stuck in traffic so turned around and weren't coming, they were sick etc. The door they ordered for the delay in September was damaged but would exchange it for a new one. I never saw the door. There is wall paint on the trim and trim paint on the walls. They never did a second coat in any of the rooms. I had to reach out to them over and over again just to get a response. They were always going to call the following morning never did. They walked in the paint and ruined the Master bedroom carpet. They were supposed to hang the ceiling fan and that took forever that was the most time they were here because they had NO clue what to do. They were supposed to do a walk through and that never happened and blamed Sherman Williams. It was lie after lie. I just received a text last week stating they would call the following day and no answer to my text and never called! This is a total scam. Sherman Williams even verified it takes 4 hours for 1 coat to dry well they claimed they did 4 coats and not 2 were even done. They were only in each room for approximately 1 hr. Didn't even finish the job. If I could give 0 stars I would. I never received the door or the paint the following day as promised to do the so called touch ups, which in reality a second coat needed to be done. So off to court I go. Oh, and the 5 star reviews be careful because they write them not customers."
Kim K on April 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"This would take an entire book to write how awful the job was done and never completed. This all started in July of 2024 and here we are in April of 2025. Troy and Lisa aka Mike only arrived for 2 hours on 4 different occasions. They had every excuse in the book not to show up family members passing away, stuck in traffic so turned around and weren't coming, they were sick etc. The door they ordered for the delay in September was damaged but would exchange it for a new one. I never saw the door. There is wall paint on the trim and trim paint on the walls. They never did a second coat in any of the rooms. I had to reach out to them over and over again just to get a response. They were always going to call the following morning never did. They walked in the paint and ruined the Master bedroom carpet. They were supposed to hang the ceiling fan and that took forever that was the most time they were here because they had NO clue what to do. They were supposed to do a walk through and that never happened and blamed Sherman Williams. It was lie after lie. I just received a text last week stating they would call the following day and no answer to my text and never called! This is a total scam. Sherman Williams even verified it takes 4 hours for 1 coat to dry well they claimed they did 4 coats and not 2 were even done. They were only in each room for approximately 1 hr. Didn't even finish the job. If I could give 0 stars I would. I never received the door or the paint the following day as promised to do the so called touch ups, which in reality a second coat needed to be done. So off to court I go. Oh, and the 5 star reviews be careful because they write them not customers."
Kim K on April 2025
Borrell Construction Service LLC has been the trusted Pennsylvania home improvement specialist that residents and businesses from Scranton to Binghamton have relied on for exceptional and affordable home remodeling products and services for more than 20 years. We provide our customers with top-quality products - Alcoa/Mastic siding, GAF roofing shingles, Gorell replacement windows and more - installed by professionals who are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations. We also pride ourselves on truly caring about our customers- needs to create tailored solutions that fit within their budgets. So, whether you need replacement windows, vinyl siding, shingle roofing, basement finishing, or cellulose insulation, we've got your remodeling needs covered. From energy-efficient windows to attic insulation, we have energy-saving products to help lower your monthly power bills. We not only offer industry-leading products, but our installers are certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) to provide energy audits for homes and businesses. This means that our credentialed auditors can come to your home or office and perform and audit to determine weak spots in your home's insulation and overall energy efficiency. This analysis better informs you and our installers about the type of green home improvement products you need and how to correctly install them to maximize your potential energy savings.
"We hired them to fix a leak in the roof which required carpentry as well as foundation work. They where professional on time and the price was very reasonable. Most importantly no more leaking. We will definitely be hiring them for future projects."
Phillip D on April 2021
Borrell Construction Service LLC has been the trusted Pennsylvania home improvement specialist that residents and businesses from Scranton to Binghamton have relied on for exceptional and affordable home remodeling products and services for more than 20 years. We provide our customers with top-quality products - Alcoa/Mastic siding, GAF roofing shingles, Gorell replacement windows and more - installed by professionals who are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations. We also pride ourselves on truly caring about our customers- needs to create tailored solutions that fit within their budgets. So, whether you need replacement windows, vinyl siding, shingle roofing, basement finishing, or cellulose insulation, we've got your remodeling needs covered. From energy-efficient windows to attic insulation, we have energy-saving products to help lower your monthly power bills. We not only offer industry-leading products, but our installers are certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) to provide energy audits for homes and businesses. This means that our credentialed auditors can come to your home or office and perform and audit to determine weak spots in your home's insulation and overall energy efficiency. This analysis better informs you and our installers about the type of green home improvement products you need and how to correctly install them to maximize your potential energy savings.
"We hired them to fix a leak in the roof which required carpentry as well as foundation work. They where professional on time and the price was very reasonable. Most importantly no more leaking. We will definitely be hiring them for future projects."
Phillip D on April 2021
Foxtail Builders LLC 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. We are license in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
"Foxtail Builders turned my kitchen into the centerpiece of my home, blending functionality with beauty in a way that exceeded every expectation. From the very first meeting, their team listened closely to what I wanted and then elevated my vision with thoughtful design recommendations and clever solutions I would never have considered. The craftsmanship speaks for itself—cabinets installed perfectly, countertops finished with care, and every detail executed with precision. The process itself was just as impressive as the final product; communication was seamless, timelines were honored, and I always felt like my project was their top priority. While my kitchen remodel was the focus, I quickly realized they have the capability to take on every part of a home. Bathrooms, basements, full-scale renovations, or even exterior work—their breadth of skill is remarkable. Foxtail Builders is that rare company that combines high-quality construction with a personal touch; couldn’t be happier"
Tyler B on August 2025
Foxtail Builders LLC 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. We are license in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
"Foxtail Builders turned my kitchen into the centerpiece of my home, blending functionality with beauty in a way that exceeded every expectation. From the very first meeting, their team listened closely to what I wanted and then elevated my vision with thoughtful design recommendations and clever solutions I would never have considered. The craftsmanship speaks for itself—cabinets installed perfectly, countertops finished with care, and every detail executed with precision. The process itself was just as impressive as the final product; communication was seamless, timelines were honored, and I always felt like my project was their top priority. While my kitchen remodel was the focus, I quickly realized they have the capability to take on every part of a home. Bathrooms, basements, full-scale renovations, or even exterior work—their breadth of skill is remarkable. Foxtail Builders is that rare company that combines high-quality construction with a personal touch; couldn’t be happier"
Tyler B on August 2025
Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customers in the forefront is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today (862)888-2289, you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"Great service... Very profesional.. Thank you!"
Luis H on October 2025
Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customers in the forefront is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today (862)888-2289, you'll be pleased you did. Thank you
"Great service... Very profesional.. Thank you!"
Luis H on October 2025
Our personnel make up the complete collection of the best in the industry with decades of experience. We are a small family-owned business, not a giant corporation. We treat you like family and that's the difference! We pride ourselves on being the most professional family-owned business in our industry. We employee the highest caliber employees and use the best quality products available. We are fully licensed Home Improvement Contractors in every state we serve with the goal of leading the forefront of innovation in all that we do and setting the standard in this trade. We were the first to: Conduct mold remediation while simultaneously waterproofing. Offer lifetime warranties for our waterproofing services for the life of the structure. Offer lifetime warranties for the sump pumps. (We know they will not last a lifetime; it is a free replacement for our customers and our appreciation of their business). Clean out basement crawlspaces and garages while waterproofing.
"The job inside was done. However the drainage put in outside has turned our yard into a swimming pool. We once had a pipe draining to the creek and this was a perfect solution to the rains/weather. These guys came in and put a round small cylinder well. Water pumps up into our yard turning it into a swamp. Called them to come and see the problem they created. Their response $2900 to fix THEIR DAMAGE. I WOULD NEVER RECCOMEND THIS COMPANY!!"
Mike F on June 2025
Our personnel make up the complete collection of the best in the industry with decades of experience. We are a small family-owned business, not a giant corporation. We treat you like family and that's the difference! We pride ourselves on being the most professional family-owned business in our industry. We employee the highest caliber employees and use the best quality products available. We are fully licensed Home Improvement Contractors in every state we serve with the goal of leading the forefront of innovation in all that we do and setting the standard in this trade. We were the first to: Conduct mold remediation while simultaneously waterproofing. Offer lifetime warranties for our waterproofing services for the life of the structure. Offer lifetime warranties for the sump pumps. (We know they will not last a lifetime; it is a free replacement for our customers and our appreciation of their business). Clean out basement crawlspaces and garages while waterproofing.
"The job inside was done. However the drainage put in outside has turned our yard into a swimming pool. We once had a pipe draining to the creek and this was a perfect solution to the rains/weather. These guys came in and put a round small cylinder well. Water pumps up into our yard turning it into a swamp. Called them to come and see the problem they created. Their response $2900 to fix THEIR DAMAGE. I WOULD NEVER RECCOMEND THIS COMPANY!!"
Mike F on June 2025
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
Damp proofing and waterproofing are both methods to help keep your basement dry. Damp proofing keeps soil moisture from entering your basement, which is helpful since your basement is underground. Waterproofing, however, keeps both soil moisture and liquid water out of the basement, which is essential, especially if you live in a wet environment. Because it’s more protective, waterproofing typically costs more than damp proofing.
Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms.
Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.
Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.
The cost of basement waterproofing is $4,950 for the average homeowner. However, you could end up paying between $600 and $14,000, depending on factors like basement size, waterproofing method, and the region you live in.
If you live in an area with heavy rainfall, you might be paying more for waterproofing than if you lived somewhere drier since waterproofing contractors would be in high demand. Likewise, a 500-foot basement costs between $2,500 and $5,000 to waterproof, but that price rises significantly for a larger basement.
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