I highly recommend this company. The expertise and professionalism of Derek LaFountain was greatly…read moreappreciated, especially as a recently widowed senior. Strait-forward and honest communication throughout project from Derek and Nicole was great. I have a small home in an historic district that needed structural repair, new siding and trim, and other attention. Derek's willingness to approach the project in sections to help me determine affordability options was a great stress reliever. The quality of work, his team of professionals, and his willingness to help navigate the historic requirements and restrictions was amazing! They worked to schedule-as unpredictable Adirondack weather allowed, and kept in close contact to keep me updated. I had looked into using LaFountain Builds earlier, but when I saw the level of work they do, I was certain I could not afford them. Big mistake! You definitely get what you pay for! I wasted a great deal of money and time going with someone else first that wasn't able to do the work and made things worse. Can't recommend LaFountain Builds enough! My house looks new and historically accurate at the same time!

"We recently hired LaFountain Builds for an extensive renovation on our 1876 farmhouse, and the…read moreresults are stunning. Derek and his team demonstrated why they are considered master carpenters in the North Country. Their attention to detail is second to none--whether it was the precision of the finish work or the way they handled the structural elements of the remodel. They took our vision and elevated it, maintaining a clean, professional job site throughout. Derek was often able to make recommendations on upgrades such as insulation and wiring that will save us money in the future. If you want a contractor who communicates clearly and delivers high-end, bespoke craftsmanship, look no further than LaFountain Builds. We couldn't be happier with our 'new' home

Leaky roofs, too little insulation, cracking foundations, faulty wiring....need I say more?read more

It is too bad you can't give zero stars. Like most scammers and shysters these guys are pleasant to…read morework with while they have their hand in your wallet. They cheated me on insulation, floor coatings, roof flashing, roofing, waterproofing bathrooms, septic system, electrical outlets and so on. Caveat emptor!

I need an electrician on short notice and everyone I called was booked as usuaI for the Adirondacks…read morein summer, or wanted twice the amount to do the job on short notice. I was just about to give up and settle, when Nolan from Voltex actually called me from a form I filled out on yelp. Even though he was booked solid, he found time to drive an hour out of his way to install two electric panels on a house I needed to bring to code in order to sell. not only was known from Voltex able to do the job on such short notice, but also below the other competitors estimates. I'm very grateful to you Nolan and will definitely recommend you to, everybody and anybody asking .

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Be ready for the old classic bait and switch. He led us on…read morefor months promising a reasonably priced project. Even after his verbal quote his estimate came in 3X what _He_ had promised. He also negotiated with Town officials without our consent, revealing information we told him in confidence. In the end his antics have pushed the project back 12-18 months.

C.L. Howe Construction recently replaced our foundation and patio as well as re-graded our…read moredriveway. I highly recommend Charlie Howe as he did high quality work on multiple projects within budget. He finished the 6 weeks of projects one week early. Charlie is proactive and came up with many great ideas to keep water from getting into our house. He communicates very well with daily updates and he was always available to talk about the projects.

Joel and his crew built us a rustic screened in porch, a pavilion, and completed several interior…read morerenovations to our cabin. The project was executed with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Joel doesn't cut corners ~ he puts his full effort into ensuring the highest quality of work. The porch turned out beautifully and perfectly captured our vision. Joel is a highly skilled carpenter who adapts seamlessly as a project evolves, making thoughtful adjustments along the way. Of course, the real star of the team is Jubilee, his loyal companion~she's got the good looks in the family, and without her, we doubt the project would have turned out quite as well! If you hire Joel, expect master-level carpentry, honesty and integrity ~ a rare combination in today's world of contractors.

My parents have a small summer camp in the Adirondacks. We contacted Joel to update the 1970s…read morekitchen countertop and sink. He took care of everything. Very accomodating. Results: High-quality work, professional-looking, affordable price, reliable, and easy to communicate with. We'll definitely reach out to Joel first with any additional needs we have for camp! Thanks so much! Martin S.

Very professional, courteous and friendly group with great values. This company did some slate…read moreroofing repairs and some painting for us on a one-day gig, and showed up with great skills, a friendly attitude, and a really nice work ethic. The owner and his wife even stopped by to support the team and check in with us, and we all felt like friends by the end of the day. They did what they said they would well, on time, and for a good price. We'd be happy to have them back for more complex jobs. Highly recommended.

Job required covering exposed front section of building as a result of taking down the overhang…read morestructure

I had just moved to the area back in November of 2024. Trying to get my house ready for my elderly…read moreparents to move in, I hired Brad and Jess to build a ramp and to renovate my garage. I was deciding between tearing the garage down or trying to get the supports corrected. Brad said that he could save the garage and I agreed. I told them that I was looking for a clean enclosed finish. They said I would have to wait until spring for the outside to be painted though, and I agreed to that. Along the way they seemed to forget what a finished product looked like. The trim is not completed and the shelves that they offered to build out of scraps from decking that I already had, ended up being sloppily built with particle board. The crushed stone that they were supposed to put in for the floor, ended up being large rocks that I can't walk on. Jess even said that it was the wrong product, but they put it in anyway, while I was out of town. Along the way of these jobs, I had them work on some small jobs that I needed done. Practically every job they did, ended up a disaster. They ruined a brand new counter top by cutting it without asking me, and it was cut and cracked. They offered, and I agreed that they could fix it by putting in a butcher block cutting board. The cutting board is definitely not a butcher block, it is a make shift piece of wood, to try and look like one. I let it go, because this had gone on for over a month of them coming in my kitchen at all different times and sawing and making a mess. I just wanted them out of there. There are so many other instances, too much to list. The final straw was when they were fixing a leaky door. I texted and asked when they were going to work on it, because once again said they were coming and didn't show up. I am very patient and they would show up whenever they wanted, and leave after a short period. A lot of times because they didn't feel well or didn't have the correct tools. Anyhow, when I asked when they were coming to work on this project, I got a very rude text, swearing at me and blaming me for the leaky door. Then when I was offended , I was told by his partner, that he is human and everyone has bad days. This is unacceptable, to speak to a customer or anyone like that. I have bad days also, I am single handedly, taking care of my parents in their 80's, but I don't take it out on anyone. My house and yard have been left a mess and I don't want them back, because like I said, none of the jobs were completed correctly, some not completed at all. I realize that they are new business, but the mistakes they made were just carelessness. I feel like they are trying to take on more than they can handle. I hope that they get it together, and learn how to respect other people's property.

Total incompetence. No sense of responsibility for poor workmanship…read more All I wanted was to be able to replace an existing thermostat with a WiFi / cell phone controllable model. Instead what happed was the electrician, Josh, fooled around with the wiring to the 4 rooms controlled by that thermostat, departing on that day of service without achieving that goal and leaving me with one room without heat. When he returned on the following day with a colleague, more work with wires, in the end leaving me with 2 rooms without heat, a bypassed breaker switch, and a fryed $200 thermostat. He charged me $550 for this disaster. Now I have to hire a new electrician to repair the damage. Do not recommend for anything more than changing a lightbulb.