I hired Louis and his team on February 28, 2025 for a $70,000 basement renovation. The agreement was that work would begin by early May and finish by early June. Instead, work did not start until mid-June and the project was not completed until mid-September. During the project, there were several significant issues: 1. Thermostat buried - At one point, the team plastered over the thermostat and forgot it was there. This required corrective work that should not have been necessary. 2. Plastering problems - The plaster work was uneven and needed to be reskimmed, which their GC, Matt, acknowledged. When Louis came to inspect, he became visibly frustrated, blamed the painters who were not responsible, and attempted to sand the walls by hand to demonstrate a prep issue. He also made negative remarks about the other workers present. I later apologized to the painters to smooth things over. Ultimately, I had to negotiate a compromise to have the walls corrected properly. 3. HVAC access - Instead of installing the contracted access door, a low-cost plastic cover was installed. This did not meet standard practices for a project of this scope. I requested that this work be completed properly, but no action has been taken to date. 4. Flooding - The crew overloaded the electrical outlet connected to the HVAC condensate pump, which tripped the breaker. Since the breaker was not reset, the pump remained off over the weekend and the basement flooded. Louis attempted to make us pay for a plumber to diagnose the issue, even though it was clearly caused by how the work was left. 5. Pest infestation - After the project concluded, a cockroach problem appeared in the basement storage areas. These areas had not previously had issues. After consulting an exterminator, it was determined that the likely source was construction materials brought in during the project. When I raised the issue, Louis stated "Good luck proving it was my fault" and hung up on me. Some of the team members -- Matt, Dave, and Junior -- did solid work and were professional to deal with. However, Louis frequently did not take accountability, did not resolve issues professionally, and shifted responsibility to others. Bottom line: If you are considering this company, I recommend reviewing other options. While the project was eventually completed, the delays, extra costs, and handling of issues made this a stressful experience. read more

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As a customer I have to say their trucks are incredibly unprofessional, I had one cut me off the other day in the parking lot of McDonald's. Poor service for a previous customer. read more

We are so pleased with our new kitchen. Louis DeGeorge and his amazing crew brought our vision to life. Louis listens carefully and is not satisfied until his customer is satisfied. On more than one occasion he told subcontractors (electricians, HVAC, tilers) to make sure we were happy with their work and to come up with a solution if there was an issue. The DeGeorge crew, especially A.J., Jay and Junior were respectful. polite, hardworking and more than competent. The communication with Louis and his team was great. Louis is very responsive, questions/concerns were addressed quickly and professionally. The end result is that we have a beautiful kitchen, built with quality workmanship. We couldn't be happier with DeGeorge Home Improvements! read more

My family and I have greatly appreciated the variety of services provided by DeGeorge Home Improvements. We have valued his advice and recommended improvements as we work to improve the value of our home and property. We have for some time been looking to work with someone that we trust and feel comfortable with. As our project is extensive and unique we are finally happy to have found the best Home Improvement company to work with. Thank you very much ! read more

I could not be happier with the job on my historic house in Newburyport! From start to finish, DeGeorge Home Improvements has been efficient, professional and fair. Their team went above and beyond what's necessary to make sure the final result exceeded my expectations! Thank you! read more

We needed major roof reconstruction work and had DeGeorge as the general contractor starting in April. After many delays, at the beginning of July, he finally said he couldn't get anyone to do the work and suggested we look for another contractor. By this point of course, most contractors were fully booked for the summer work season so we were in a real mess. Anyone thinking about using DeGeorge needs to keep in mind that he doesn't seem to actually have any workmen of his own, at least for major work, he subcontracts out to other contractors, and if they are busy, you are out of luck! This was not at all clear to us when we started. I'd suggest working with a contractor who actually has a crew that can do the work. read more

Reliable and professional. Did some work on my basement and I have no complaints. Highly recommended and will use again in the future! Reasonably priced as well. Thanks Lou! read more

Louie DeGeorge did a renovation to our home. He was fast, professional, and will go out of his way to get the job done. I would highly recommend DeGeorge Home Improvements! Kim & Tom read more

Louis and his carpenters built a deck for us. It came out beautifully. The project was completed on time and within budget. Louis worked with us on all stages, from design to finish. He kept us informed throughout the process and any snags (such as dealing with town inspector) were dealt with promptly. Louis is an honest and hard working guy and we would gladly use his services again. read more

We contacted DeGeorge Home Improvements to redo an aging deck. Louis responded promptly, provided a detailed and fairly-priced quote, and began (and completed) the project quickly. He kept us informed throughout, sought us out when there were questions, and was very responsive. He and his two-man crew did excellent work, paid close attention to the details, and were very tidy and organized. The new deck looks great. I recommend them highly. read more

Last November, our roof was leaking and we needed to fix before the winter set in. The subcontractor that DeGeorge Home a Improvements used to replace our roof did a wonderful job, was fast, responsive, and reasonable! They even came back in the spring to follow up. read more