I hired Syd to repair/replace baseboards and interior door molding which my dog destroyed during…read moreher puppyhood. Syd did a great job! I would hire him again in an instant. He was very punctual, neat and the work was perfectly done. Not only that, his final bill was a couple of hundred dollars LESS than his estimate. That's right, LESS. I'm glad that I found him.

Syd provided detailed carpentry work on my condo renovation in Pacific Heights. He was a true…read moreprofessional and his skills were exemplary. Syd took on projects ranging from crown moulding to hardwood flooring and provided both guidance and heads-down effort to deliver a quality result. Many of the projects were challenging and required a creative approach. Syd didn't shy away from these and always delivered. He was also very reliable. I never had to worry that he was burning up time on the clock with unproductive work. I'd recommend him on any job, especially those that require excellent carpentry skills.

I highly recommend Rob & crew at Maple Tree Craftsmen for all electrical projects. They have…read moreperformed electrical work at both my home and my business, installing new lighting, outlets and switches, air conditioning units, and a security tower system. They are 100% reliable, neat and efficient. They're pricing is fair and they are really easy to work with. A bonus is that Rob is also a builder and wood worker! He built and installed beautiful maple countertops for my store and I'm so impressed with the quality of his work. I always think of Maple Tree Craftsmen when I have a project because they've earned my trust and my business.

I was impressed by the speed and quality of the work done. They replaced the shingles on the…read moredormers of my house. The work was completed in one day, and they came back to do the cleanup the next day. Jesse, the owner, is a very pleasant and easy to talk to individual. I will use his services in future projects.

Don't waste your time with this contractor. I tried twice to have them come to assess and quote my…read moreproject and no one showed up or even bothered to call. The first time I sent them a text 20 minutes after they were expected to arrive. They replied "We ain't going to be able to make it." No apologies, no phone calls. I rescheduled the appointment to another time a few days later which they agreed would work for them. My wife drove 3-1/2 hours to get to the property and meet with them, arriving with our guests and 2 dogs 2 hours ahead of the agreed meeting time. Again, they failed to show up or call to say they weren't coming. After waiting for 45 minutes we tried to call to see if they were coming but couldn't connect as their phone wasn't 'set up' and couldn't accept calls or voicemail!!! I sent them a text to try to find out what the story was. They replied and said they came and nobody was home, further clarified that they aren't interested in any job under$3500, having no idea the scope of my project! There were 2 cars, 4 adults and 2 dogs at the house. They could not have been missed if in fact they came. Further, even if they had come and thought nobody was there why didn't they simply call? They had my phone number. Also, there was no sign of them on any of the security cameras. Bottom line: this contractor is clearly unreliable, and dishonest. Perhaps a scam? Beware!

Joe and his team are everything you'd want in a contractor -- skilled crafts people, detail…read moreoriented, good listeners, committed to achieving what each client wants. Roofing, framing, cabinets, window restoration, trim, custom doors, and much, much more. Highly recommended for both indoor/outdoor commercial and residential work in northern Vermont.

From the owner: Corvus aims to align our craftsmanship and service with the dreams of the homeowner. Transforming…read morehomes and spaces into beautiful and functional retreats that stand up to the regions unique climate and reflect the personalities and lifestyles of our community members, is our passion. Visit our site corvushomesvt.org to learn more, or give us a call to set up an appointment and receive your free estimate today!

WARNING....WARNING....WARNING.... I hired Kennison…read moreConstruction LLC (Matthew Kennison) for a downstairs renovation in Stowe, VT and paid $32,500 in deposits. The project was left incomplete, with major items not finished, including windows, bathroom plumbing/rough-in, baseboard heat, interior doors, and finish work. As of the date of this review, he has failed to refund any portion of the unearned funds and now has a pending lawsuit. Work was inconsistent, with extended periods where no one was on site. Communication was even worse. There were days/weeks that went by with no communication. I provided multiple written notices and opportunities to resolve the issues, but the project was not completed. I have since had to fire this company and hire someone else to complete the project. The quality of some of the work that was completed was poor and required correction, by my new contractors. I was also threatened with a lein from a dumpster company he failed to pay. This was additional money out of my pocket. I can provide a lot more examples of my poor experience, but my advice is no matter what the estimate/cost this company provides, DO NOT HIRE! It's not worth it.

I hired Kennison through Thumbtack and made a formal complaint. Thumbtack uses a 3rd party called…read moreFairClaims to settle disagreements between its "pros" and customers. Matt agreed to Arbitration for my request for a $10k refund, and our claim was decided in my favor. Kennison owes me $10k. DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY. We have since hired a new contractor, and they've had to redo just about everything. They confirmed our shower was not waterproofed, the plumbing was done incorrectly and would have failed, and the electric work was incorrect and sloppy. I'm SO GLAD I fired them when I did - they could have cost us a lot more than $10k in damages if this job finished.

Sam Clark is an amazing designer and builder - which is a critical skill set that few have. Sam…read moreenvisioned and then built our entire kitchen. He has an impeccable ability to understand your needs, understand the project constraints, and then provide options. Then he can actually build out the project and get all the best tradespeople there. If your serious about doing a life long project well, call Sam.

Sam Clark designed and built our kitchen. He is our gold standard of what we look for in someone…read morewho works on our house. Sam is smart, friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, is never trying to "sell" you, and is really interested in helping you get the best plan and the best prices. He wants your place to work well, and to be a source of enjoyment and satisfaction to the eyes, as well. His rates were well under those of other people with much less skill & experience, and in fact we have since called on him for consults about new projects and future work. There are so many good things to say about working with Sam. He really listens to what your budget is, and suggests lots of options about doing things within your budget. We really like his taste and style - he emphasizes beautiful materials, and lets the natural materials shine through. To me, his taste is for solid, simple, elegant, non-fussy, non-faddish designs, where the lines and the materials are what pleases. He listens to what your needs are, looks at your space, discusses various options, and will give you iterations of plans - the opposite of a cookie-cutter approach. He is a flexible thinker, and likes to know how YOU are going to use your space. He will tell you when he disagrees with choices you're considering, make a straightforward case for why he thinks it would not enhance your space, but he lets you choose in the end. He was interested and knowledgeable about making environmentally healthy choices, and using local suppliers, but is flexible and not dogmatic. He always explains his ideas. He knows people, places, materials, shops, suppliers, contacts in all the related fields of house building and renovations. We asked for and got suggestions from him for stone counters (VT Stone Arts), radiators (Myson), local clapboards (Ward Mill in ME), electrical code information about a vent that someone else was installing, insulation, lead paint removers, flooring, etc, etc, etc. He's an incredible resource and consultant. There's a really good character vibe about Sam. He was gracious to all of our other subcontractors. He has great relations with his past customers - he put us in contact with a previous customer so we could go and see their kitchen, and later sent a prospective customer to look at ours. He is extremely responsive by phone and email. He sends plans by mail, as well. Sam has great personal integrity - he is a straight-shooter, genuine; the money aspects are always clear, and he does what he says he'll do when he promised it. He gives honest answers to your questions - doesn't try to talk you into things, and doesn't have a show-off-y attitude. It was a pleasure for us from start to finish working with Sam Clark. We recommend him wholeheartedly.