It's hard to know where to begin with this review because there are just so many good things to…read morecover. Jhonny was recommended to us by an old colleague and he surpassed any of the expectations we could have had. After recently purchasing our first home, we needed someone to build a kitchen on the rental floor and were struggling to find someone consistent who came as highly recommended as Jhonny did. Here is a list (in no particular order) of all the reasons Jhonny deserves 10 out of 5 stars and why you should consider him for your future contracting needs. 1) Responsible - Jhonny was ALWAYS on time. And by on time, I mean he arrived 15 -20 minutes before the scheduled start time in order to look for parking and drop off all materials. 2) Clear communication - Jhonny gave an honest and transparent explanation of what he could and could not do. He gave us day-by-day updates on the project as it progressed. He would go out of his way to accommodate not just what we needed, but little touches that he thought might make the final product look and function that much better. 3) Good Record-Keeping - Jhonny provided us with a detailed invoice at the start of the project and upon giving him a downpayment he e-mailed us an updated invoice that recorded the remaining total and confirmed receipt of the money. 4) Problem solver - Most contractors do what you ask them to do and leave. Jhonny works collaboratively with you and even offers up suggestions about how to make adjustments that could help with pricing/function/visual appeal. 5) Safety - Jhonny consistently wore his mask throughout the two weeks we worked together and with the exception of one weekend where he brought someone to help him finish the painting, he was the only person that entered our space. He is someone you can trust in your home and there is no price tag that can be placed on that peace of mind. We are already planning our future home projects with Jhonny. He's coming back in January for a door and closet shelving installation. This man is worth every penny he charges. Get on his calendar as soon as you can. He books up quickly, as he should.

This was one of the worst contracting experiences we have ever had.. he started off great making…read morehuge promises and the work was good but towards the middle and the end he fought us every step of the way..the final job was super SLOPPY we have over 20 pictures of how sloppy the work was left we now have to pay someone else to come fix the mess he made..he's a difficult arrogant disgusting person to work with and would NEVER RECOMMEND him and he's expensive so not use!!

We recently completed a kitchen/bath renovation with Doug at Cornerstone of Larchmont. We had an…read moreexcellent experience and highly recommend. Previously, I had worked with another local contractor who ended up being financially shifty, unreliable, and dishonest. So I know firsthand how upsetting and costly it can be to hire the wrong person for something as important as the home you live in. What we loved most about Doug was his genuine care for you, your family, and your project. Instead of feeling constantly at odds with someone, Doug felt like a partner. He was always reachable and transparent. His kept lines of communication open and we felt any issues with construction and costs were addressed clearly and honestly. We also cannot say enough good things about his staff and his sub-contractors. They were timely, clean, and respectful of your space. Cornerstone's workmanship is top notch and we highly recommend!

In the summer of 2023, I had my driveway done by Manor Paving in Mount Vernon. The finished product…read morelooked wonderful. By the summer of 2024, there were some cracks developing so I had the driveway sealed. By summer 2025 the cracks were in the range of .25 to .5 inches wide with some vegetation growing. The side of the driveway near my garage way already crumbling with half inch gashes. I call at least six times and visited their offices twice to have someone drop by to see what can be done. No one ever showed since they were 'busy with other crumbly paving jobs. I did research and found "Pli-Stix" which is an asphalt 'rope' that is put over the cracks and melted with a propane torch to form a permanent seal. a good 10 manhours of my work and $200 of materials to save my driveway (120 linear ft of sealant, torch, propane tank). I sealed over 100 linear ft of cracks. So if you want a driveway that crumbles after 2 years with no callback or support from your vendor, this is your guy!

Mike from manor paving never showed up to complete my job.... he took the money and ran and refuses…read moreto return calls.... He has been dodging phone calls for a month. Don't hire... there are many real companies in the Westchester area as alternatives.

John and his crew are very professional and knowledgeable. We've hired them to help us with over 10…read moredifferent projects such as fixing window screens, patch and painting, repairing gutters, and relocating our washer and dryer to another floor. There hasn't been any project that he's been unable to do for us. They always give us advice on the best route to take in terms of cost, aesthetics, safety and functionality which is especially helpful for us since we are new homeowners. In addition, they're always good about keeping the surrounding areas clean and tidy after they're done working for the day. They are professional and friendly and would recommend them to our friends and family.

John has done several projects at our home. He is very skilled and knowledgeable. I have…read morerecommended him to many friends and family. He has also done alot of work at my parents house and they will comtinued to hire him for future projects.

I attempted to make a date with Michael several times to took at a problem chimney…read more I was excited to finally make a date, which he broke citing a family problem. He did not reach out to make a new appointment. I contacted him again and thought we made a definite time to meet. I waited 3 hours for him during a very busy time at my work. He did not show up. My neighbor waited another 2 hours just in case I'd gotten the time wrong. Nothing.

Michael was great. Super knowledgeable, helpful, trustworthy and unlike many other professionals,…read morethoroughly enjoyed his job. He walked me through and explained to me everything he was assessing and doing. Glad I found Chimney Wizard.

Ceasar is only interested in making a profit. He used the absolutely cheapest products for painting…read moreto the point where the paint had peeled off after just one year! The paint is so horrible that I have mold now on my walls because he should have used satin or semi-gloss paint! Instead, he used cheap paint. I had to pay HUNDREDS of dollars to get rid of mold on my walls because of Ceasar's mistakes! His workers "renovated" my kitchen and didn't have the decency to patch up holes in the kitchen wall and plumbing. Now, I easily have bugs coming into my apartment. I had to ask ANOTHER contractor and pay MORE money to remove the kitchen counter and patch up the wall. Ceasar should NEVER be in business. His workers also replaced the bathroom window guard WITHOUT patching up holes or cracks in the wall. Every time I shower, bugs come in the bathroom. Beware! He is cheap and takes advantage of customers who do not know about renovations so that he is asked to come in again and "repair" his mistakes.

I rarely write reviews, however, Bravo Contractors did such a fantastic job for me that I felt they…read moretruly deserve the recognition here. First of all, I considered myself a very informed and educated consumer. I am very particular, pay extreme attention to details and I know exactly what I want. Let's put it this way, if I was in construction, I would be afraid to deal with myself as a customer. When my wife and I decided to remodel the kitchen and 2 bathrooms in our condo, the biggest challenge we faced was to find a reputable contractor for the job. After picking out the tiles and cabinets (read my other review here for another fantastic guy to deal with), we concentrated on finding a contractor. Out of 5 contractors I interviewed, one gave me a ridiculous estimate (he got a horrible review here by the way), one was booked solid for the next 9 months, and two did not get back to me for whatever reason. Only Cesar from Bravo came out with a realistic plan for a reasonable price, so we decided to give them a try. We started with kitchen. The crew took lots of effort and carefully tapes up the area to reduced dust. My existing hardwood floor was also covered and protected. Demolition was a non-event. Old cabinets were quickly removed. My existing island/bar was also removed so the crew can tile underneath. When they remove the existing tiles, we found the previous owner had tiled right on top of the old linoleum floor. The crew had to remove the tile, concrete, linoleum and glue to reach the bare floor. After cleaning they poured concrete on the whole floor to bring it level to the existing hardwood floor, so no threshold or reducer will be needed. Pablo and Luis did a terrific job here. The tiling process was not rushed and no shortcuts were taken. EVERY SINGLE GROUT LINE WAS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT AND ALIGNED. All of the tiles were leveled with each other. You can only truly appreciate the beauty of it if you ever tried to tile the floor by yourself. After the floor was done, carpenter Javier installed the cabinets with the upmost precision. The tight fit of the cabinets and crown moldings made these store bought cabinets look like custom made for my kitchen and appliances. After the kitchen, we started with the bathroom. There were no surprises here. Extra cares were taken not to damage the existing whirlpool bathtub during construction. When I bought the condo, the previous owner put in the bathtub recently. However, the apron was broken and it was not level. I found a similar apron to replace, but it did not fit quite right. The crew leveled the tub, design and laid the tiles in the way to make it fits perfectly and it looks now like it came with the tub. They did it without me asking and I thought that was nice. I was a little surprised to see the crew custom build a wood frame behind the drywall to recess mount a nice Sophia medicine cabinet we bought. Most handymen would probably just cut the drywall to size and shove in the cabinet with a couple tubes worth of silicon. You can't tell the difference anyway from the outside once it's finished, but the way Bravo did it was the correct way and again no shortcuts were taken. Our master bath was more problematic. The original layout was for us to go though a 24" door at the end of a narrow hallway between two closets. The door was always awkward to use and interfere with the closet doors. We decided to remove the door and knock down the wall from the top of the door to the ceiling. We added a pocket door outside the hallway between the closets. This modification immediately opens up the space and it does not feel so cramped anymore. Javier again did an excellent custom job and make the door way looks much more upscale than what we had. The master bath only had a standing shower. My wife always wanted to have a bathtub in there. The only option we had is to put a Japanese soaking tub in there. I found a stainless steel one online but after going over the dimensions with Cesar, we found it was almost impossible to haul it up in the bathroom without tearing the condo apart. Rather than risking the uncertainty of it not fit, we decided to have Bravo custom build one for us Pablo spend almost two weeks building this monster starting from wrapping the surrounding walls with pvc sheet to make sure it will never leak. He finished the job with glass mosaic tiles. As you can see from the picture, I can't hope for a better deep soaking tub! As with any construction jobs, there bound to have mistakes and mishaps, but Bravo's crew always correct the issues immediately without question and hesitation. I can totally understand that one can feel almost helpless when facing the task of selecting a trust worthy contractor and start a home improvement project. Trust me and give Bravo a try. As A person who went through the whole process himself, I sincerely hope that my experience can help you save some money, headache and aggravation.

I am reading posts with complimentary reviews about Robert Stuart's workmanship. I have to…read moredisagree. He charged me $1,800 for a radiator cover. I provided blueprints and a picture. The work is sloppy and looks more ike a High School Shop student completed it. He has the nerve to post a picture of my radiator cover on YELP without asking my permission. I told him this was my design, I drew the blueprints, and gave him a picture of what I wanted, and he did not have my permission to use it. I have emailed him four times, and he has yet to reply. I would not recommend him. Bob is also unlicensed. I would not recommend him.

Bob is an excellent carpenter, he built two radiator covers for my home. This man is honest,…read moreprofessional & has excellent customer service skills. He sent pictures throughout the process building of the covers & kept me updated along the way. The pictures on yelp are exactly what you will see upon completion. He built the Shaker style covers for me. His prices are very fair & he delivers excellent results.

I am in awe of how most contractors can treat customers so poorly and still be in business- but the…read morelack of tradesmen allows it. So when I meet someone like Luis, it seems all the more incredible. After being ghosted, gouged, ignored and subjected to amateur work, Yorktown Painting Home Improvement is a d*amned miracle. Luis is polite and professional, called us back and showed up when he said he would for an initial walkthrough. That in and of itself is impressive, given our experience with local contractors. His bid was more than fair (it was half of our highest bid) and his crew was able to start the project quickly. Here's where it seems too good to be true- they showed up every morning early, worked until dark, left the job site neat and organized, and finished the job ahead of schedule. They did Sheetrock installation and repair, a bit of framing and painted walls, ceilings, closet doors and trim for us in our great room and a spare room conversion, and it all looks incredible. The attention to detail is clear, and we still can't believe they did so much so well in such a short period of time. I was blown away by our experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Luis. He'll be our first call for any home improvements going forward. Look at the Google reviews- 30 or more, every single one five stars.

Louis and his team did a great job patching and painting some holes on our wood exterior home…read more Great communication. Thorough job. Highly recommend.