We totally lucked out selecting Riverbend Renovations to do our bathroom remodel. In our case Scott…read morePhillips and Brian Farley just vibed with us immediately and helped put our ideas on paper and into the final product. The crew working on our remodel was Luis, an affable genius with mechanical systems and tile work, Johnny who recommended strengthening up the bathroom floor and did a great and exacting job of it and and Wilson who expertly assisted Luis and Johnny. They all care about the quality of their work. They arrived on time on schedule and were very responsible in my home. The project finished on time on budget and beyond expectations.

It started out great with Scott and Brian before we started running into issues with unforeseen…read moreupcharges and bad workmanship. It started when I walked in the house while the subfloor was being installed and found that the crew had installed undersized floor joists. I had to ask that they redo the work correctly. We ran into similar issues down the road with poor framing and terrible communication from the project manager. I, in essence, became the project manager making sure that their subs came back to do the work they needed to do (and do it correctly) while paying Riverbend to do it. I hired Riverbend to GC this job and they essentially just let their subs run the job - no quality control whatsoever. If their subs cut corners, they don't do anything about it. I was forced re-do large portions of the house framing because the drywall couldn't be put on. We are currently in process of the job and Scott and Brian stopped communicating once I told them I'd like compensation for the reframing I had to do.. It's pretty disappointing.. If you understand elements of construction and are willing to double check their work, Riverbend might be for you. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend working with them. Updated: Scott, you're account of history is inaccurate and highly misleading. I hired Riverbend to handle all of the upfront work minus permits and material sourcing. Our agreement was that Riverbend would complete the rough in, electrical, and structural work and I would obtain the permit and order materials. It's also strange to me that you are recounting history when you weren't involved through most of the renovation. Below is a response to each point you listed below. 1) Scope: RB was hired to compete the structural, electrical and plumbing up to rough in. I told you that I wouldn't have time to manage the front-end work. I did not change the scope at all with the exception of adding a few lights here or there once we saw the lighting situation with the installed windows. In fact, Brian was trying to expand the scope throughout the project. Offering additional (extremely costly and unnecessary) repairs throughout the project. At one point, he recommended that we remove all of the siding on the left side of the house to repair a bow in the wall which wasn't even the correct approach - the bow had to do with the foundation/sill. I had this repaired correctly for 1/10th the price. Then, once we got to the plumbing work, your plumber doubled the rate and I was forced to move very quickly to find a new plumber. I had no issues with the electrician's work, so let's set the record straight on that. 2) At no point did anyone from your team tell me that there were any defects with the materials. If they had, I would have ordered different material. I ordered the #2 stud grade pine from a reputable lumber mill and given the amount of wood, it came in bundles. If your crew saw defects while unpacking, we could have returned and replaced the material, but again, not a single issue was raised. Also, I'm not sure why you believe there were many discussions about anything. Brian and I had a few discussions about the work but there was limited communication throughout the project. I would get very last-minute requests for material or something to be done before an inspection that I would need to react quickly to. It seemed like there was little forward thought about coordinating the project to make it move smoothly. 3) Work that exceeded code requirements: What are you referring to here? Was this related to fixing the hallway which was poorly framed and too narrow in order to meet the 36" hallway width minimum? If you can clarify that would be helpful. 4) Workmanship: It's easy to blame issues on material I suppose but I've shared some pictures to show what I saw and sent to you and Brian to repair. The pictures don't show the dimensions of these walls which were also not correct in many locations. For example, both smaller bedroom closets were not square or plumb. It would have been impossible to install a closet door and have it look correct. I had to tear them out entirely and reframe. The entire hallway wasn't square, plumb or the correct width. It narrowed from the front to back to a point where it fell below hallway minimum width. I had to reframe the entire hallway. Brian came and saw the issues and said the crew would come back and fix it. They came and did almost nothing to fix it. I've included pictures so you and everyone can see what I was dealing with.

To us very simple: a owner in front of the business, no sells man…read more A person with a lot experience and top relations with Local and National Contractors Association. A pleasure to make a business with. Fero Property Management LLC W. Wagner

Crescent City Builders was so wonderful to work with for my home renovation. I recommend them…read morehighly.

TJT Construction was a blessing to find. Mr. Tommy was extremely, over the top, helpful. Apart from…read morethe amazing job his company presents, he went the extra miles to assist us with communicating with the insurance company. I dont think we would have been able to do it without him. He really cares about his customers and treated us like family. I am super grateful! He was helping us each step of the way, through holidays, (Christmas and New Years) to win the insurance company case. Once the Insurance approved, he immediately started working on our house to get our life back on track. His team works really hard, and do a great job. our house looks beautiful, so i just want to say thank you for your service, and everything you did for us. I will definitely recommend this company to everyone! :) Aura.

I hired TJT to place a retaining wall in my back yard and to remodel a covered walkway leading into…read moremy back yard. The work was done on time and to my satisfaction. I recommend them to anyone with construction needs.

Sturdy built put up a wonderful 12 x 12 shed, matching the house color and trim. Priced right for…read morevery good construction. This gabled building really looks great. I had a ramp added, light kit and they included pegboard for storage. I had the include two loft storage areas. This company from owner to crew are well coordinated and none of this start a job and comeback in several days. They started on a Monday and finished Tuesday afternoon. Very positive comments from all who viewed the building.

Our 1930s duplex, was in great need of TLC…read more We wanted a total interior face lift including painting/trim, staircase redo, wooden floor restoration, additional lighting fixtures, above the stove microwave, and a kitchen wall cutout. We were referred to Felix of Diamond House Painting NOLA by a paint specialist at a near by home improvement store. Felix's reputation precedes him. He promptly arrived at our home for a estimate/consultation. Felix inspected our home gave comparable pricing and realistic completion timeline within 24 hours of our initial inquiry. Felix was communicative during the entire process and his team are knowledgeable, professional, punctual, and NEAT! We visited our property on a daily basis and saw major transformations (work was actually being done!). Our home wasn't treated like a "job site", all supplies/tools were organized neatly at the end of each work day. His team was very accommodating to our downstairs tenants and the schedule of their young child nap time. A HUGE plus! If you want quality service, don't hesitate to contact Diamond House Painting NOLA for a quote. We will definitely use Felix again for our exterior painting needs. His team wore masks and practiced social distancing during our encounters.

I finally updated my exterior house paint and of course I pick the deluge-est year on record. The…read morepoor painters got rained out repeatedly. But finally my house looks all brand new and gorgeous. I was emailed a written quote with everything spelled out. I made a couple of small modifications (unique to my job) signed and sent back. The day they started the work, I gave them a deposit check. Check 2 was a week in and then the final payment when the job was done and I was satisfied. I was appreciative that they were insured (just in case) and that information was listed on the quote. The company sanded, pressure washed, repaired and painted all the things. I picked an exuberant color scheme and they did not blink and were happy to change a couple of things on the fly. All the workers were friendly and considerate. Felix was a great communicator and made sure that I was happy with everything. Would definitely recommend.

In Nov 25, a car drove through our yard and into our free standing shed. We called several…read morecontractors with little luck. I found Custom Built Garages online and called for an estimate to send to insurance. Jim came out and knew right away what needed to be done. He explained the process with confidence. He provided the estimate quickly. Once we got through the joy that is insurance, we scheduled the Jim quickly. Contract process was easy. Once it was time to get to work, the process was smooth. The crew was respectful of our property and kind. On concrete pouring day, they helped our kids write their names and leave their hand prints. Our new shed is beautiful and we are so so happy with Jim, his crew, and the finished product. We would absolutely work with Custom Built Garages again.

They built my free standing garage very quickly. They use quality materials and were very…read moreprofessional. I recommend them very highly.

Brooks Quality Painting & Contracting exceeded our expectations! We had everything painted on our…read moreexterior from top to bottom, so we had gotten quite a few quotes, David was by far the most knowledgable and professional! He and his team are extremely detailed oriented and communicative, which was very important to us! We knew every detail along the way, David took into consideration all of our expectations and made it happen better than we imagined! On day 1 of painting, our neighbors were coming over to tell us how beautiful it looked and asking for David's business cards! We will always recommend and use Brooks for any of our painting needs! -Jen & Rich P.S. - After the project, they left the house even cleaner than it was before!!

I moved to New Orleans and bought a condo on St. Charles Avenue. David Brooks came highly…read morerecommended by local friends. I needed a top to bottom paint job in my 1200 square foot condo which had not been renovated since the late 1980's. In addition I needed extensive custom woodwork / wall moulding put up in the living and dining rooms prior to those rooms being painted. I also needed shoe moulding painted and installed for new wood floors going in. David Brook came to look at my condo, talk with me about the specifics that I was adamant about and he came in with a very fair quote. He was so professional and ON TIME as well! He was also very personable and reassured me as to the price and the timeline. His team did the job...and boy, did they deliver! They were very professional and extremely detail oriented. Both the woodwork and painting was exactly what I had in mind. David himself dropped by several times during the project to make sure all was going well. I also changed paint colors at one point and it was no problem and handled with curtesy. I was very impressed with David and will not ever use any other contractor for my home improvement needs.

Very professional and knowledgeable. Saved me in a bind on memorial day when my roof was leaking…read more Did great work!