Common Vision

(8 reviews)

We were so happy with the work that Dave McPhail did renovating our downstairs bathroom. Dave's…read moreformer engineering background shines in his attention to detail, catching a small issue with under ordering of tile in advance. His work was meticulously detailed, on time and he was both incredibly professional and terrific company. Eve was very organized from keeping track of the logistics of providing quotes and ordering everything. We are delighted with our bathroom, but sad to see Dave leave, as he was such a pleasure to work with. The only down side is that he sometimes has a long waiting list for projects, but that's because he's that good, and worth the wait.

We had a bedroom turned into a walk-in closet by Dave. We couldn't be happier with the finished…read moreproduct. Dave's work was impeccable and he was A pleasure to have in our home.

KJN Restoration

I've had many contractors working at my house and Ken is the only one who was extremely…read moreefficient-was able to coordate with my schedule and clean everything! You would never know they were here and replaced all the windows! If I could rate the work a 10 I would have. i can't thank him enough.

Our house has had a number of additions over the years, so we have lots of peaks and valleys and…read moreangles in addition to numerous skylights. Ken took all of those issues into account when he gave us an estimate on the work. We knew we might have to wait for some materials to arrive, but once they did the work proceeded promptly. Given the size of the house and the influence of weather we were happy that everything moved along quickly. Two of our skylights were non-standard sizes and required special attention to detail, and a flatter portion of roof needed to be approached differently as well. When you only replace a roof every 25 years or so it's hard to know what to be watching for, but the finished product exceeded our expectations. We would definitely recommend KJN Restoration.

Rizzo Brothers Construction

(1 review)

This team of guys met with a significant challenge regarding my kitchen. Let me tell you, they…read moredefeated each and every issue that arose. It's an old house, there are a lot of quirks and surprises where a remodel is concerned, and Mike and Mark dealt with each thing like it was old hat. I never had to worry about the job getting done, or getting done well, as they illustrated experience and professionalism at every turn. They could lay complex tile patterns in their sleep, and I cannot say enough amazing things about their exceptional custom woodworking skills. Nothing about my old home is level, square, or plumb, but the finished product looks like something out of better homes and gardens!!!! I now have the perfectly functional and beautiful kitchen I need to raise and feed my family, and I wouldn't have it without the Rizzo Bros team! Highly recommend!!!!

From the owner: Rizzo Brothers Construction is a full service remodeling company, where quality craftsmanship and…read morecommunity are very important. We believe remodeling or building a home to exceed your expectations takes very well thought out planning with extreme attention to detail. Communication while planning out the detail makes executing the plan much easier.

Modern Painting & Remodeling

When we decided to finish our basement we met with a plethora of contractors. My wife is very…read morepicky and it was tough to find a company that we felt could not only finish our basement, but also make us comfortable throughout the process. However when we met with Mike at Modern Painting we felt comfortable from the start. Mike made the process so easy and everything he said he would do, he went above and beyond. His company did an outstanding job on our basement. They transformed 1500 sq. feet of empty unfinished space into a beautiful living area, where we now spend the majority of our time. However more importantly, his customer service was superb. There are a lot of companies in the industry that over promise and under deliver....In my opinion, Modern Painting stands above all others in terms of craftsmanship, integrity, expertise, and service. I highly recommend utilizing Modern Painting for any home improvement endeavor. As we continue to do home improvement projects around our house, we no longer have to look for a contractor....Modern Painting is the company we will use from now on.

Mike and his crew did an amazing job with painting our entire house. We had gotten three quotes and…read moreMike took a bit too long to give the quote and we went with another quote. The other painter was extremely flaky and we only had two weeks before moving in to get the house painted. We called Mike the night after closing frantic that out other painter "could no longer do it in the two weeks". Mike came THE NEXT DAY. The quote was higher than others by quite a bit, but it was worth it. They painted the hallways, trim, ceilings, closets, mudroom, bedrooms in a 1700 square feet house in one week and it looked absolutely amazing. I am incredibly impressed with the work of modern and would highly recommend them. I never write yelp reviews but he did such a great job!

Vinny the Taper

I had a contractor before Vinny that basically ruined my entire house; Vinny assessed the job,…read moreexplained what needed to be done to fix all ceilings and walls and worked with my budget, he was present on the job site every day and communicated with me making sure I was satisfied with the progress of the work being done; the last day of the job he cleaned the house better than a cleaning company would have done and the completed job was better than expected and on time. His craftsmanship is outstanding, he is honest and a true professional. I highly recommend anyone willing to pay a fair price for a job well done to contact Vinny.

Fabulous work!! Repaired and installed basement drywall, clean, knowledgeable, prompt. Vinny takes…read morepride in his work. So very pleased!!

Fix It All Home Pros

4.7

(3 reviews)

Chris is a gem... he is very upfront, precise, and patient. We started with quotes from Lowes and…read moreHome Depot, ended up with several local contractors, and finally decided to move forward with him. He has been so flexible with all the changes we have had throughout the project and made our kitchen a gorgeous place. I will recommend him a thousand times. He did all the demolitions (wall and cabinets), flooring, electrical changes, new cabinets paintings and installation, plumbing, and he did everything so perfectly in about 2 weeks. Really enjoyed doing business with him.

I would highly recommend "Fix It All Home Pros"…read more Chris removed my large hot tub and did an excellent job at a fair and reasonable price. He cleaned everything up perfectly plus he added friendly and professional service every step of the way. I will definitely be keeping his contact information for future projects. John

Prestige Contracting

1.0

Shoddy contractor, he knows the housing code, and said he could put a 3rd layer of shingles on my…read moreroof. I thought that meant it would be up to housing code, since Vincent is a "licensed," contractor. His laborers are illegal. And, the quality of the work is lousy. They did not do any repairs around the chimney, nor the fascia. The guys left tools in the mud, in my backyard, as well as nails and plastic everywhere. Looking to pursue legal action against him!

Did roofing work that was guaranteed, had leaking issues again, fixed serveral times..had damage to…read moreceiling because of leaks , Never came back and fixed the issue..had to pay another contracter to fix the roof properly

Fiderio & Sons

3.9

(21 reviews)

Fiderio & Sons is a super, dependable family owned business. I would be extremely likely to…read morerecommend their services. My project was to replace siding & deck boards on my home. Scott, the remodeling specialist, was my first point of contact. From the moment I met him, I knew I could rely on his calm, reassuring manner. He diligently attended to details and earned my trust and respect through his consistent professionalism in all our interactions. The team did a great job and were quick and efficient. They showed up on time, worked hard, cleaned up and completed the project quickly as scheduled. From the office staff such as Marie and Margaretanne, Paul, Scott, and I wish I could remember, the "guys" names, I could honestly say they are all aboard and united in working together as a team to provide a valuable service to their customers, no matter how large or small the job.

Highly recommend. The Fiderio team did a stellar job renovating our bathroom. Helpful design…read moreadvice, high quality workmanship and materials, friendly and professional staff who left the work area neat and tidy each day. Project completed early. A friend recommended them saying we wouldn't regret the decision and she was right.

Express Kitchens

3.4

We had an excellent experience with Jennifer! She was extremely knowledgeable, attentive and…read moreprofessional. We were ambivalent about what to choose because our kitchen is an odd design. She helped us stay within our budget and made great suggestions. Best of all, she was NOT a pushy salesperson. We would have walked out if she was. We could not be more satisfied and happy that we chose Express Kitchens in Hamden.

I am so happy I chose Express Kitchens for my kitchen remodel. The show room is so full of…read morebeautiful cabinets and counters!! Vinson and Jennifer were always attentive to my needs and budget. This place saved me at least $10,000 over a local competitor which didn't even have the same vast selection as Express does. I'm an thrilled with my new kitchen. Everything was done on time and accurately. I highly recommended this company.

JC Painting and Drywall

Jorge was amazing! Punctual, professional, greet communication and a very fair deal. He did an…read moreimpeccable job painting.

These guys were very professional. Gave a fair price provided a contract and completed the large…read moredrywall job. Id highly recommend Jorge and his team.

Green Woodworking and Restoration

(4 reviews)

They gave an estimate and honored the price. Were flexible about timing and the repair was done…read morecarefully and professionally.

Colin did an amazing job repairing an antique china cabinet that was improperly dismantled for a…read morecross-country move. The movers removed the feet and bottom wooden piece, without asking, then walked away without putting it back together. Colin came, took the feet and wood, rebuilt the broken feet, removed wood glue from many years past and rebuilt the cabinet. Once the feet were cleaned up and reattached the bottom wood piece, he came back and reattached everything to the china cabinet. It is now more solid than it had been in over fifty years. This piece has been in our family for three generations and I am so thrilled to have it back in its full beauty again. Colin is a thoughtful, meticulous craftsman and I would hire him again in an instant to repair any piece.

Shoreline Handyman

I have a birdhouse in my backyard that was hosting its 2nd family. Unfortunately, tragedy struck…read moreovernight and the 3 little ones inside were killed. After this- I googled and searched for birdhouse precautions because I certainly did not want this to happen again. Luckily, I found Shoreline Handyman CT. It was so easy to describe what I was looking for on the website and Peter was quick to reply, provide me a description of what the job entailed and a quote. The service was scheduled and he showed up on time and was very polite & professional. It came out great! The birds were already flying back to their new, SAFER, home-sweet-home before he cleaned up. Very satisfied with the whole experience. Would definitely hire again. Reasonable pricing too!

Don't hesitate to use this company. I highly recommend Chris for any help you need around the…read morehouse. Great work, communication and pricing.

Calabrese Custom Carpentry & Millwork LLC

Chris is a skilled carpenter with a lot of common sense and vision that brings clarity to the…read moreproject.

As PRECISE as it gets! Chris is VERY efficient with his and your time. He moved some window…read moreopenings for me and installed new windows throughout the house. It didn't take him long at all, you could tell that he is one of the FEW that just get what needs to be done and does it. Do yourself a favor and don't look any farther, just give them a call!

Adaptable Builders

(1 review)

Justin did our home bathroom and came out beautifull. He redesigned some of the wall space to…read moreinclude shelving we did not previously have. Would highly recommend this contractor.

From the owner: We are a family owned business from Hamden, CT. Call now!!read more

Mr. Handyman of Guilford, North and East Haven

3.8

(4 reviews)

These people are great! They came to my house within hours of my call and did what was asked. They…read morearen't cheap ($250 an hour) but do great work.

We contacted this Mr. Handyman about our front porch that was in desperate need of repair. We were…read morequoted an amount and told what needed to be done, and agreed to hire them. We supplied our own composite materials (i.e. Azek) and they supplied the rest. The first day of demo we were charged over $800 for labor and materials. They were at our home for about 3 hours. I paid without hesitation and even gave one of the workers an old bike I had in our garage for his kid. They seemed like nice, honorable guys. I expressed concern at one point during the work when I noticed that the cuts the worker had made were not straight. He informed me not to worry and that, "it will be seamless" once finished. On the last day of the job, I spoke with the admin assistant who informed me that my bill had increased by $800-$1,000 above the quoted estimate. This was news to me and I told her I would like an itemized receipt to account for all costs. A general receipt for "labor" and "wood" was sent to me. There was no itemization at all. Considering we supplied the vast majority of materials, I still have no idea what we were actually charged for. At completion of the work, I was immensely disappointed and could not believe the workers were telling me this was a finished job. For starters, my post now hangs over the decking on one side (see photo). Additionally, their cuts were crooked, their corners not square, and they tried to make up for their poor craftsmanship by filling in with caulk. They also removed our railing and left the post where it was attached unfinished, with a screw hanging out. See photos below for details. I refused payment at completion and called the owner (Jeremiah) to come take a look and help me resolve the issues. I sent him photos and he came to my home with one of his seasoned carpenters to review in person and determine a resolution. At first both men began defending the work, but ultimately it was clearly indefensible and they finally agreed to repair at no additional cost. We all agreed piece by piece which items needed to be repaired and replaced. It was the majority of the job. When they left, we had agreed that his seasoned carpenter would return to repair the shoddy work and that I would pay the remaining balance in full so long as the job was done satisfactorily. We did not agree on a timeline however, and I did not hear from Jeremiah again until over 3 weeks later (?) when I contacted him to inquire about when I might expect work to begin. At this point, Jeremiah's story had changed, and he was no longer agreeing to repair the job unless I paid in full up front. I told him that this was ridiculous because then I would have no guarantee that the job would be done well. He stood his ground and informed me that I "could not be trusted" to pay. I then offered to pay half of the balance with the rest at completion, to which he declined and continued to insist on payment in full before sending anyone for repairs. Since there was no way I could rely on a job well-done based on the first go-around, we decided to part ways. Now I am $800 in the hole, plus the $800 in materials we supplied that were ruined, and still do not have a porch!!! This business cannot be trusted, does not guarantee its work, is unprofessional, and in my opinion, is run by a shyster. I mean I could have written a poor review based on the extra $1,000 they tried to charge me, but their craftsmanship and unreliability are the most shocking. I am disgusted.

Architectural Drafting + Design LLC

(1 review)

Great service! Professional staff easy to work with…read more.. Bill Wells Bristol, 9 LLC

From the owner: General Drafting & Design Full Construction Document /…read moreBuilding Permit Sets Redlines / Markups Paper to Cad Conversion Measuring Existing Conditions 2D /3D Presentation Renderings Shop Drawings

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