Very good service. Jeff and his assistant diagnosed and fixed my door, which was hanging on by a…read morethread (metaphorically). I will use them for future projects.

When my daughter ordered a slew of furniture for her apartment that needed to be assembled I was…read moredesperate. I googled Brookline handyman and Jeff's website popped up. I called and he answered the phone. I asked if he could come by tomorrow. He said he could in the late afternoon and would call me tomorrow. He called and said he could come by earlier then planned. He came on time with his co worker Tom. They charge 75.00 per hour per person. It was worth every penny. They were professional, courteous, and willing to utilize our help to make the job go quicker which in turn would save us money. I trusted them and would definitely use them again.

In January 2024 I had J & J Home Improvement reside my home with Certainteed vinyl Monogram siding…read moreand install a new front door. They did an excellent job and I said I would definitely use them again. July 2026 I hired J & J to provide and install 9 double hung replacement windows in the second floor of my home and also replace 4 single pane trapezoid windows in the back of my home. Joe and Joe installed the 9 Harvey double hung Classic windows in less than one day and came back the following week when Joe and Dave installed 4 trapezoid double pane custom windows made by Harvey. I was very impressed with their work. Everything went beyond my expectations. Each day they made sure everything was cleaned up so there was no mess for me. All the old windows were removed. Jenn and Joe made these renovations work smoothly. I will definitely use J & J Home Improvements for future work and highly recommend them.

We received J&J's contact information from our friend who owns and runs The Home Show. Joe and his…read moreteam were highly recommended. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable, bringing us great ideas we hadn't even considered. His flexibility and quick turnaround meant the project was completed in record time. His crew are hard working and respectful. The quality of their work is top notch! A special shout-out to Joe's wife Jen who manages the business. Joe is always quick mention how hard she works how they are a great team. We had an outstanding experience with J & J Home Improvement. Thank you!

Great company. Highly recommend their service. Danny is honest and their prices are very fair…read more You're in good hands with Refine Construction.

I recently decided to refinish my basement as it was very old and outdated. When I called Refine…read morethey were very helpful over the phone, and showed up the next day to give me a quote. I mentioned wanting to keep my hot tub room, but I was unsure because of all the water damage in my basement. Danny recommended waterproofing the whole basement to give it longevity and I was very pleased with the idea. When they were finished, I was amazed with the job they did and I will be recommending them to all my friends.

I would absolutely recommend Steve and Stella Roofing Services. I have to say after the job they…read moredid today, I am not surprised seeing so many 5 star reviews about his work ethic and most importantly, his communication. When I decided it was time to replace my 40+ year-old roof after consulting with Steve, he told me truthfully that he would do everything he can as a local owner and a friendly neighbor (literally one street over) to help me in any way he could to take care of my need for a new roof under my financial limits. He made sure to address any potential issues, he assessed the inside attic space and made sure he didn't see any serious concerns before making any knee jerk assumptions like some do from a visual standpoint. Whether it be from the delivery of the shingles (which he communicated with me immediately to take care of a shipment error on the warehouse side before the job started) so that the job didn't start with the wrong shingle we selected !! His price was fair compared to a couple other companies who he competes against, because he truly wanted the business so he can continue to grow to compete against the other big name companies that upsell from a commissions perspective. Everything happened as he had scheduled. His team arrived in the early morning and finished in 7 hours. Shane assisted with taking care of boarding up the existing Gable vents and cleaning up everything inside the house as well as assisting the rest of the team so that there was no trail of a mess left behind. In echoing another reviewer, after the job finished, "his entire team cleaned up so you wouldn't even know they were there." I am thankful I went with Steve and Stella Roofing Services, and will consider for any future home improvement projects.

I honestly don't understand how anyone could give more than one star, I would have given zero if…read morethat were an option. I've completed previously several projects on my property with half a dozen different contractors, and I've never had an experience as poor as the one I had with Stella. 1. Subcontracted Work: Stella subcontracted 100% of the work to third-party contractors except for trash removal, which I'll address later. They likely hired cheap subcontractors and added a 20-30% markup for their own profit. 2. Lack of Communication: Communication was minimal. I was rarely informed about the next steps or timelines. Initially, I thought this was just one person's oversight, but after interacting with other employees, I realized it's systemic. The company seems to operate with a policy of minimal customer engagement unless absolutely necessary. 3. Unannounced Workers: Subcontractors (painters, electricians, carpenters, etc.) frequently showed up without notice and began working without even a greeting. On multiple occasions, I nearly called the police, thinking someone was trespassing. Most didn't wear uniforms, spoke little or no English, and simply said "talk to boss," making it impossible to understand what they were doing. Stella never communicated these details, and one of their employees even scolded me for asking the workers what they were doing. Ironically, Stella charged a "management fee" despite me having to coordinate with the subcontractors myself. These workers came sporadically one or two days at a time, then disappeared for weeks. This dragged the project out for several months. 4. No Shoe Covers: None of the subcontractors wore shoe covers, so I had to clean up after them daily. 5. Billing Issues: Stella issued invoices for partially completed work and expected immediate payment. If not paid right away, they charged interest even though the work wasn't finished. 6. Trash Removal: The only physical work done by a Stella employee was trash removal. My property was surrounded by piles of debris for months. They sent one person every 2-3 weeks, only when the trash had accumulated substantially. I had to constantly watch for loose nails and other hazards. 7. Final Advice: Save yourself 20-30% of the cost and a lot of headaches, hire a reliable local contractor instead.

We just had a great experience working with Eligio to replace an old asphalt driveway on the side…read moreof our house on a sloping retaining wall. Eligio proposed several materials and adjusted them in line with the specific features we were looking for. We wanted a surface that would be both stable under the specific conditions (directly up against the foundation of our house and next to the sloping retaining wall, but also more porous than the asphalt. Eligio and his crew did a meticulous job to make sure the ground was properly regraded to improve water flow away from the house while making the surface more porous (hence the wider spacing between the cobblestones. He also adapted the design so I could have some planting space between the wall and the cobble stone. We were impressed with the crew's diligence and efficiency. Given the particular challenges and materials we were looking for, I consider the price to have been very fair.

Excellent work, great communication; checked with me consistently throughout the project if…read moresomething was unclear & and made good recommendations, and kept me updated throughout every day's work. I'm very happy and will definitely be back if I have any more projects!

My wife and I wanted a deck remodeled and contacted j&w. John O'Brien came out and gave us a…read morereasonable estimate. We gave him half of the money for the deck, $ 5000, and we still have not received any response after months of trying. At this point we are going to contact the attorney generals office and try to get our money back. They are not what they seem.

I don't have enough good things to say about J and W Contracting. Within two days of coming out for…read morean estimate, John got back to me with a proposal that was right in our price range. Within 4 days of hiring John, they completed our deck. The job came out great! John and his crew worked quickly and efficiently and were a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend hiring them for any jobs you need around your house. I will definitely be using them again in the future.

We hired Don and his team for a few projects. The biggest one in our eyes was the replacement of…read moreour front door (lots of rotted wood around it). Don's people figure out how to repair the damage where others felt we needed a complete replacement (it made the job significantly smaller and less expensive). They arrived when they said they'd arrive. He brings in the right people for each part of the job. The work is well done. I'll use again

I was extremely happy with the work that Don and his team did on my bathroom. He was very…read moreresponsive and was able to come out and give a fair quote right away, and was very upfront with cost throughout. The work itself was very high quality. Don and his team were very friendly and considerate of my family while they were working. Great job all around!

Last summer I needed my whole house painted, shingles fixed and replace my two doors. Alex from…read moreGreen Mountain Painting was the first to call back and even came by the same day to take a look. I explained everything I needed done and he was fair on the price. He didn't disappoint the house came out beautiful and the doors were put in perfectly. Before he was done we had our AC leak from the attic and stained the ceiling. It was a mess but Alex said he could take care of it a little later on because he had to go to another job. He text me came back and finished the ceiling and painted some old chairs. He is a man of his word and a great carpenter and painter. He will be working on my house for years to come it's nice you can have someone who does a great job and is trusting nowadays that's hard to find!!! Thanks Green Mountain Painting you're the best!!

We've worked with Alex on several projects, for our home, over the last year. We continue to be…read moreimpressed with his work ethic and the quality (and value) of the finished products. The projects have spanned light carpentry, exterior painting and (most recently) replacing our deck and the results have exceeded expectations. We're already discussing the next project...as soon as he completes projects for several neighbors.