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Last update on August 09, 2025

Reviewed in March 2016
Did $2000 repair that did not work last fall approx. and then offered to replace unit for over $8000 and give partial credit. I balked and got it replaced for about half, I agree with the previous reviewer that got taken for $7500. I BEWARE
ARS / Rescue Rooter Nashville
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Reviewed in April 2011
Eric subcontracted the repair work. He did come on the second and final day to inspect the work being done. The subcontractors (there were two who worked on the job) were both very friendly, knowledgeable and diligent. The repair was completed in two days when I was actually expecting it to...
Landmark Services of Tennessee
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Reviewed in August 2014
Tim was very professional to deal with. Always on time and always reliable. Helped guide our choice of materials and made sure we were satisfied with the job upon completion. We felt his subcontractors were good, especially his cabinet maker and his painters. We trust Tim and will hire him...
TDS General Contractors
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Reviewed in January 2012
I asked Raymond Fisher to check out a problem with a multiple light ceiling fixture from IKEA when he was here on another job as a subcontractor. He found the problem, explained it to me clearly, told me what kind of cable to buy and returned to replace the burned out cable. He also had...
All Phase Electric
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Reviewed in October 2012
Chad has done work for us in the past, so we knew what to expect. He simply does what he says he's going to do, when he says he's going to do it. There are never any issues or concerns to worry about with Chad or his subcontractors. He seems to price his work very reasonably. We will use him...
DeLano Home Improvements
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Reviewed in June 2012
When our house was struck by a hail storm, I called my insurance agent and he recommended Roy S. Jones construction. He said that they had always done excellent work. Roy S. Jones Construction sent out one of their contractors. They were tasked with replacing my roof, gutters, replacing facia,...
Roy S. Jones Construction
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Reviewed in June 2010
He was very conscientious as a contractor and very responsive. He came out at least twice to plan the project and give some ideas. I didn?t feel pressured that he was up selling me a fancier product. He made sure that I got what I wanted. He cut me a deal on the hardware of the door. He did...
GLEN HUTCHISON INC
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Reviewed in February 2016
*** UPDATE *** Hiller has reduced their price to assist me with finnishing my bathroom floor project. The subcontarctor they hired was unable to complete the job as originally proposed in their contract with me, so in order for me to hire a contractor Hiller did in fact reduce their...
Hiller Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electrical
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