"The process from first visit to estimate to contract was very smooth. The work started and finished on time , the guys were incredible , their skill were evident from demolish, debris removal to installation. Tony was amazing in helping us make choices for vanities , cabinets, faucets, tile choices, light fixtures and paint colors. We love our new bathrooms and Kitchen. I highly recommend Manex remodeling and would use them again."
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"I interviewed several contractors for my main bathroom remodel and chose VKB for their professionalism, design, and overall approach to the process. My objective was to have a large shower with a seat since the existing shower was the size of a phone booth and the bathroom configuration presented challenges. From the very first meeting with the design consultant, BURJU, I was impressed with her ideas and suggestions and her willingness to work within my established budget. She didn't recommend or suggest unnecessary or unwanted over the top items that would have blown my budget. Project manager, JASON, was on top of everything, stayed in touch with me almost daily, made sure I had all the correct cabinets and fixtures, provided me with his cell number, and asked each time if I had any questions. Last and certainly not least, MARVIN, the wonderful person who actually did all the nitty gritty hard work, worked nonstop to give me the bathroom of my dreams. I've never seen anyone work so hard and with the precision and perfectionism as he did. I absolutely love my new bathroom and would not hesitate to hire this team again. If you want beautiful, quality work, VKB is the place to go."
"We are very happy with the work Home Equity Contractors did for us. Especially appreciated the prompt communications from Brett and that Brett cared about the health and safety of his crew. The crew did a great job, nice cleanup. We would definitely hire them again."
"Best contractor I ever worked with is Marvel Homes, (301) 785-2171, a small firm owned and run by Devin Nasvaderani, truly one of the nicest, most knowledgeable, most organized and honest people I have ever worked with. I have done three projects with him, and been thrilled beyond expectation each time. Devin's is the firm I chose to rebuild the damaged portions of my house after a big fire there. Because we had been through so many problems with other contractors leading up to the rebuilding - despite checking them out and watching them closely - we were REALLY careful before selecting the contractor who would do the rebuilding. We read EVERY single detailed review on Angie's List, we interviewed the top "contenders," and chose Marvel Homes. Even with all of this high expectation, I was blown away by the experience of working with someone who is honest down to his bones, cares about the quality of his work down to the smallest details, is a phenomenally good carpenter with a small crew of stellar, hard-working people he trained himself, was spot-on with every time estimate and cost estimate - and for all of this is relaxed and warm at the same time. They say at the end of a long project with even a good contractor you are "sick of each other" by the end - on the contrary, I was actually sad when the work was done, that's how positive the experience was. In fact, when we needed to replace old windows at my family's house, and I wanted to winterize my screened porch, I chose Marvel Homes for each of those projects and the experience was every bit as positive. I will give details that may help give you a fuller picture of our positive experiences with this business. 1). Many contractors we spoke to came with glossy brochures and polished salesmen. Devin came himself, no glitz or fake conversation, looked at the job with what was clearly a trained eye, and answered all of my questions honestly and to whatever detail I needed. After all we had been through, I had gotten so sick of the "schmoozy" soft-sell/hard sell routine of the bigger companies who talked a lot without saying anything, this was like a breath of fresh air on a stuffy day. 2). His low-key demeanor may fool you. Devin is the most skillful and experienced carpenter/craftsmen and most organized contractor I ever met. He looks with a trained eye at every aspect of the job, and is clear and up front down to the smallest details. He wakes up at 5 each morning and before he leaves for his first job or meeting, he has a print-out of each and every thing he needs to do or discuss on each job, site, or client he will meet with that day. Unlike many good contractors who are not so good with paperwork, Devin's paperwork was so helpful all throughout the project, for planning, knowing when we needed to make choices of materials, knowing when to expect which aspect of the job, knowing breakdown of costs - everything. 3). He does it right. Even if it costs him, he absorbs the cost to get it right. In contrast to the companies that would spend hours talking to me without providing any detail or accurate estimates at all, Devin spent 40 hours of work on his own time without getting paid for it, in order to get accurate estimates and details on each aspect, so I knew exactly what to expect time-wise, and cost-wise, so the insurance estimate would be spot-on, etc. 4). When the refrigerator came, I had chosen a bigger one than we had planned for. The island was already in, but Devin was concerned that with the few extra inches of the refrigerator, the smaller aisle space might be annoying when we would be using it, moving about the kitchen, etc. He arranged to meet me at the house to see what I thought, and then suggested we move the island a few inches back. Despite the fact that I was the one who had chosen that particular refrigerator, he did not charge me for the cost of moving the island, even though I suggested that that was only fair. He said something like, "the job isn't done into you are happy, and we get it right." Who does that? 5). His small crew is terrific. He has trained all of them, and treats them well, so they form a really cohesive team. They arrived on the dot when they said they would, and they left the work area and house cleaner than when they arrived. The respect they showed for me and my things was remarkable, which blew me away after having worked with companies that treated my house like their own work space, without regard for the people or things in it. 6). We had to work with insurance on the big job. Devin's estimate was so "on point" that there was no dispute over any of it, the insurance issued the check without delay. His time estimates of when a part of the job would be done were true and exact, making it possible for us to plan around when certain parts of the job would be done. And his cost estimate was exact also. He is licensed and bonded. He does things by the book, and in fact, the only "negative" comment we ever found for him on Angie's List is "he refuses to use cheap materials." Thank goodness he doesn't. There were so many things I noticed after I moved back home that I never would have noticed while the job was underway, so many corners a less honest or less skilled contractor could have cut that would have slipped by me until long after they were paid and gone. I can't tell you how many times I felt so grateful that we had found Devin. The fire was a nightmare in so many ways, but I have often said that finding Devin and Marvel Homes more than made up for it. His reputation for excellent, by the book, safe work was clearly known to county inspectors, and every inspection went smoothly, without surprises or problems. After you have had a fire, you especially appreciate a contractor that does it safely, and right. He charges a fair price for high quality work. Before Devin I used to try to get things done at cheaper prices. The work was cheap and I would have to supervise every inch and every minute of it to be sure, and even then, I got burned. Devin told me once that a large portion of his jobs are coming in and doing it right after someone cheaper botched it up. Having now worked with a company where I didn't need to supervise ANYTHING to get a proper, careful, skilled result and promised result, I will never go back to the other way."
"I would highly recommend this family run company. I had the pleasure of working with the daughter and she ensured the proper contract was in place and answered any of my questions prior to the project beginning. She managed the process seamlessly and ensured she kept proper documentation throughout the process. Then her father and his team begin the work efficiently following through on all aspects of the contract. They even tweaked a few things along the way as I asked. Customer service was delivered on a high level along with quality work. The price point was also fair with warranty on the work prepared. The job was completed on time and mom came in to do a final cleaning of all of the spaces effected by the renovation. I will certainly be doing business with this company again. It is hard to find honest and reliable contractor so I am happy to have found one."
"They let me know early on the day scheduled that they would not be able to come b/c a contractor had called in sick (Friday, 11/15). But Ben and his assistant came out on Sunday to install one of the lights. They did not have an extension ladder so they had to reschedule the 2nd installation and finished it when they said they would!
"American Home Contractors replaced my home's roof and gutters. I had an excellent experience from start to finish. John, the Project Coordinator, was professional, attentive to my needs throughout the project, flexible with the scheduling, and willing to work with me on the price. The project was completed in a timely manner and the workmanship was great. I would highly recommend American Home Contractors!"
"Bob is probably the best service provider weâ ve worked with, in any field, and by far the best contractor! Heâ s punctual, highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, flexible, works with great passion and above all else, heâ s honest and trustworthy. Weâ re fortunate to have found Bob and would recommend him to anyone looking to tackle a home improvement project, large or small."
"This is the second renovation Chris has done on our house (the first time as builder; this time design & build), and I would highly recommend GS Builders for any home remodeling project. As other reviewers have mentioned, Chris is tremendously experienced and passionate about his work. He listens closely to what homeowners want to achieve and, just as importantly, want to avoid. He has an amazing eye for the possibilities of a space, both as a builder and a trained architect, and he?s assembled a talented, highly professional team to execute the ultimate vision. He and Nicoleta are incredibly generous with their time, patience, and ideas, and they are fair in their pricing. The work on our home was finished within the projected timeline. The design process (with Chris and colleague Nate, who is an architect and structural engineer) was highly collaborative and included a variety of design options to meet our requirements. Once construction started, the GS Builders team -- from demolition and framing through tile, trim, and painting -- was prompt and diligent, and their work consistently exhibited their high standards and eye for detail. Nicoleta was an immense help in the final stages, researching and consulting with us on numerous selections. (My one regret is not relying on her expertise more than I did, instead clinging to an absurd idea that I had to do certain things on my own.) Our renovation project was fairly major, affecting ? at one point or another ? nearly every room in the house. And we lived in the house through most of it. Maybe every client says something similar about their contractor at the end of a project such as ours, but I can?t imagine entrusting such significant work on our home to anyone but Chris and his team. We had lived in our house for more than 16 years when we started planning our recent renovations. So we had a very good sense of what was working for us and what had to change, and we had fairly specific objectives for the project, though we were open to ideas on how to achieve them. The new kitchen, for example, had to have more natural light (the old galley kitchen was an interior room), much more uninterrupted counter space, some kind of barrier (i.e., peninsula) between the cook and others in the same space (kids doing homework, dinner guests chatting), etc. We had similarly specific objectives for the dining room, master bedroom / bath, and exterior, plus a few other ?nice-to-haves?. After consulting with several architects and builders who had recently done work in our neighborhood, I contacted Chris. (Twelve years earlier, Chris?s firm had enclosed a our covered porch for a family room and built a full bath and additional closet on the first floor. Impeccable work completed on a tight deadline.) A few minutes into our first on-site meeting for this project, I felt at ease. Not only was this someone who seemed immediately excited by the project, but Chris also saw things differently from the others I?d spoken to. A prime example was with the kitchen. In an attached garage/storage space off the kitchen (too small for a car), which others dismissed entirely or saw as maybe a mudroom, Chris was pulling down the attic ladder, checking roof height, raising the floor in his head, and envisioning possibilities. Today that former garage space houses the main part of our kitchen, with high ceilings; a tall, triple-wide window over the sink; loads of cabinet and counter space; a peninsula into the open and spacious dining area; and more. And it looks beautiful from the outside (i.e., unrecognizable as a former garage). Chris and his team worked similar wonders throughout the house, bringing loads of natural light into our once dark, tight rooms and creating beautiful, open spaces well suited to our tastes and life style. I?m someone who likes to understand how things work behind the dry wall and beneath the floorboards, and, I admit, I?m a bit of a worrier. That combination can lead to lots of questions for a contractor. Chris and Nicoleta were always respectful of my curiosity and quick to respond both to my questions and to any issues that arose. Planning and then living a major renovation is exhausting, messy, and at times downright grueling. Chris and Nicoleta (and their entire team) are highly sensitive to this, and they do what they can to minimize the pain. But mostly they see what awaits you on the other side, and they keep things moving diligently and methodically toward that end, so you can see ? and enjoy ? it too. I can?t imagine we?ll do another renovation on this house (touch wood), but if we did, we?d call Chris and Nicoleta in a heartbeat. "
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.
Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.
Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.
Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.
Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.
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