Let me start by saying we highly recommend AKD and love our kitchen…read more We had been talking to different companies about a remodel of our very old, outdated, and minimally functional kitchen. Everyone but AKD came in with a "plan" that really was just replacing cabinets and changing the island a bit. When Justin came in he immediately looked at our situation, suggested changing out some windows to allow for another bank of cabinets and tremendous cabinet space. We were sold - a completely new design, improved storage and heaps more counter space, and best of all significantly improved functionality. I'm not going to lie - it was not a joy to go through. But everything was done perfectly in a very imperfect location (our house is 142 years old and nothing is level). The subcontractors were all top notch and everyone was very accommodating. Requested changes were made well and without complaint. When something didn't function as we hoped it would Justin's answer was "we will make it right." And he did. And to not give the wrong impression, those were always minor things. There is not a single complaint I can make except that the project took a long long time - in part due to some difficult to install equipment we wanted. (The installer told us it was the most difficult installation he ever did.) I have spoken to friends and our experience with a remodel was so much better and easier than they had with other contractors. From design originality to perfect execution (Justin is a perfectionist and it shows in the final product) I truly believe you cannot do better than AKD for your remodel.

From the owner: We are custom cabinetry manufacturers and kitchen and bath remodelers for over 30 years. Our…read moreexpertise is manufacturing high quality cabinetry with long lasting finishes to compliment any room in your home as well as commercial spaces.

We would 1,000% hire Dream Kitchen Designs again!…read more We wanted to completely renovate our kitchen, and compared quotes from a local business, Dream Kitchen Designs (a.k.a. DKD) and a big box store (Lowe's). Right from the beginning, DKD was extremely responsive and personable, whereas Lowe's was the complete opposite. We decided to stay local and hire DKD, and we are so incredibly happy that we did! Quoting: Andrei and Andreea always answered our many questions (big and small). Whereas, we had trouble getting in touch with our Lowe's kitchen contact based on her store schedule and lack of a direct extension. DKD also easily beat Lowe's prices (Lowe's subcontracts so their prices were inflated). Also, DKD allows you to buy whatever materials (flooring, backsplash tile, grout, lighting, etc.) from whatever store you choose, whereas at Lowe's, you must buy from their limited choices. Timeliness: Andrei and his crew were on time every single day, and worked diligently and meticulously. These guys don't waste time. They also asked to work each Saturday, which we were always cool with. Quality: All of the work was superb (complete demo, new floors, new cabinets, new countertop, updated electrical & plumbing, painting, etc.) and finished within the estimated timeframes initially given. There was a great sense of care and attention to detail for each phase of the installation. We're **beyond thrilled** with the final results! Communication: Andrei and Andreea's communication was always clear and frequent, which we especially appreciated. It was very personalized service and Andrei is very open to phone calls and text messages. Note: DKD may seem new since they opened the kitchen storefront 2 years ago, but Andrei and his team have been in business for many years. Our kitchen is now incredibly gorgeous, and we can't stop admiring it. It's hands down the best room in the house. Again, we would 1,000% hire Andrei and DKD again for any additional work!

We did a lot of research before we chose Dream Kitchens to do our kitchen remodel and we now know…read morewe made the right decision. After meeting Andreea at the showroom and choosing Designers Choice cabinets, (all of the cabinet choices at Dream Kitchens are of superior quality, believe me we did our homework! ), Andreea went right to work on designing our kitchen based on my measurements and specs. Andreea gave us many options on layout and was very knowledgeable about the products and design. No matter how many changes we made, Andreea addressed each one with a smile and a positive attitude. We then met with her husband Andrei at our house. I told him my ideas, he helped me tweak them, before we finalized our design to paper. Andreea provided us with a list of vendors for countertops and tile.There was never any pressure to use their vendors or their installers, but it was very nice to have these options. Andreea and Andrea are extremely knowledgeable and professional. As with any project there are going to be hick-ups. We had a cabinet and two doors that arrived damaged from the manufacturer during shipping. I called Andreea regarding this issue, within minutes of my call, she returned my call. Andreea assured me that the issue has been resolved and new products are shipping out to us. We couldn't be happier with our new kitchen and are very grateful to Andreea and Andrei at Dream Kitchens! I would highly recommend this dynamic duo to assist you in your kitchen remodel ! JT and Lisa Sollazzo Weston CT

Alex and his team are very professional, neat with an eye for details. They remodeled our kitchen…read moreand our bathroom and painted our whole downstairs and we are pleased with all of their work.

Good experience…read more Quality work, done in a timely manner, strong communication which made it easy to work with them.

We hired Jason and his team to remodel the second-floor family bathroom in our 1970 colonial home,…read morewhich had last been updated in the early 1990s. After experiencing plumbing issues last year that caused water to seep from the bathtub on the second floor into our kitchen ceiling, we decided it was time for a bathroom remodel and contacted Jason. His team updated our basement a few years ago so we knew the quality and value we were getting for this project. Jason is a thorough and involved contractor. He recommended the best layout for the space and suggested opening a soffit to provide more room and improve ventilation for the shower/tub unit. Throughout the project, he or a team member was present to monitor and manage all aspects, from demolition, replumbing, and rewiring to the final placement of fixtures, ensuring everything met building standards and our satisfaction. He also addressed mold and water issues, using quality materials to prevent future problems. One suggestion for homeowners planning a remodel: make sure all products, fixtures, and tiles are ordered, delivered, and inspected before the project starts. We mistakenly waited to order the shower/tub unit until after the demolition, which led to a scramble for a timely delivery--only to find that the unit was damaged upon arrival. Thankfully, we managed to get another unit delivered and ready for the plumber when he arrived. Thank you to Jason and his team for guiding us through this process and helping us stay on track to complete the remodel within our timeline.

We had two bathrooms that needed to be remodeled and refreshed in our 100 year old house. I hired…read moreJason based upon the reviews I saw online and the pictures as well as meeting with him. Upon removing the downstairs shower, we saw new ideas for the remodel including moving the entry from the dining room to the laundry room and then decided to remodel the laundry room. There were many issues such as plumbing against a wall where it would freeze, the toilet connection was crooked, and a joist supporting the bathroom floor was cut. Jason came up with solid solutions and when completed we were amazed. The differences are so great. I don't think we would have had the same result if we didn't use Jason. If I have another project that needs to be done my first call will be to Jason without a doubt. I would highly recommend him- you won't be disappointed.

They did a good job building us new rear steps, but a poor job following up…read more John finally came to make some repairs on our deck but did not answer my wife's call later that day. They did some shoddy repair work on the deck, and we wanted it fixed. Ended up costing us $250 to have another company make the repairs.

From the owner: J&J Complete Home is a full service residential construction company. We are fully licensed and…read moreinsured and have been in business since 1997. We sell kitchen and bathroom cabinetry: Fabuwood, Merilatt and Great Northern Cabinetry. We do design work and work with subcontractors such as architects, electricians, plumbers and framers for all home improvement needs. We also install decks.

I already wrote a negative review but here we are..still dealing with the company with no ethics…read more The company asked that we take down our negative review because it affects their pay. I told them if we can get our counters with no issues and our missing item delivered with no issues I would consider it. But weeks later, we still have no counters because they cannot figure out how to measure for our countertops. It's not a complicated kitchen. Also we were supposed to have a delivery today for missing parts and nobody ever showed up. So I had to call to find out where they were because I waited around all morning and I was told that the truck is delayed and it's going to be a few more hours. Nobody ever called to tell us this... so again it all comes down to the fact that this company has zero accountability. Still do not recommend. Edited again to add: they did not deliver in the delivery window and did not bother to call. When I called them they say "oh we called your husband and told him" -- that was a lie. Finally received the missing parts that I waited around all day for and guess what?? ITS. NOT. CORRECT. Zero respect for their customers time, zero respect for the significant amount of money that we paid in full for, and still zero accountability.

We are thrilled with our new kitchen cabinets from Express Kitchens…read more Everyone was truly wonderful to work with and our kitchen is beautiful. We could not be happier.

I've not used Yelp before, but I had a broken cabinet door and reached out to Ismail at European…read moreHome Improvement. He returned the message promptly, came by a few days later and had the door fixed flawlessly. His specialty is cabinetry and it shows. Responsible and capable.

It was difficult to find a contractor willing to work on the small job of replacing our custom "in…read morecabinet" microwave. It required dissembling the cabinet, replacing the microwave, and reassembling the cabinet. Ishmael answered our call. He showed up the next day and did the work in less than an hour. He is a very skilled craftsman. The price he charged us was MORE than fair! We wish him great success with his new business and recommend him without reservation. Thank you Ishmael.

I've been delayed in writing this review and that should not be a reflection on Patrick, Ivan and…read morethe rest of the crew. Our house is a 1770's colonial that hasn't had a lot of exterior attention in the past 15 or so years. Patrick came by and although he wasn't the cheapest guy I talked to, I liked his energy. I also liked that he had a carpenter who could address some of our neglected issues to take care of everything we needed all at the same time. The house came out great. I feel like I shouldn't have to do anything to the outside for several years. When I do, I'll give Patrick a call. We'll also be using them for some interior work when we get around to it after the holidays. Some things to know: Spend some time with Patrick walking the project and getting ideas on things that need to be addressed. He has a great eye and will notice things you've overlooked for years. Try to be on site as much as you can when they are there. Things come up and the project will go better if you can give them feedback in real time. Don't hesitate to ask them to do something over or differently. We had a few sections painted over a different color. It costs a bit more but they are happy to do what they can to make you happy. Keep an eye on your dog. Be considerate! One of my neighbors liked their work on my house and hired them to work on his. His dog bit 2 of their guys. That's not cool. If you have a dog figure out how to keep it from biting people when they work on your house. The house looks great. They are coming back to finish a few things for me and I'm looking forward to working with them again. These are the guys to use! I'll post photos one of these days!

I'll go ahead and start by saying that I wrote a lengthy email to the owner following the…read morecompletion of the exterior painting of my house with the goal of letting him know about my overall reaction to his work. I tried to paste that email here, but it was too long, so i'll summarize it below in a minute. Before I get there, the shocking matter is that the owner showed up at my house 4 hours after writing the email to confront me, telling me that I had plenty of time to tell him about the additional issues (it's been 23 hours...). While he was here, he said that my "f***ing house is a dump," and followed that with "you're a d**k, bro." I'm sure he'll respond to this post saying that's not what he said, but it all happened in front of my security camera, so it's hard to argue with a recording. The gist of the my email to him was that 1) the paint job looks pretty good (4/5) but that there were a few outstanding items that I had to handle (they took down the spot light and didn't replace it, the cable box was hanging off of the house, the touchups after I first raised an issue weren't completely done, and the paint chips were still scattered throughout the yard) - nothing crazy. I will also note that they did the job within a week of hiring, which was pretty cool. I then told him about 7 items that I found to be quite poor in terms of his operations: 1) They destroyed our garden with their feet and ladders even after advising that they stay out of it 2) When I told him two shingles needed to be added at the start of the job, they didn't do it - they just painted over the spots (note: they ended up replacing them after I flagged that it wasn't done right, and they look good). 3) Pat (owner) consistently failed to show up on time during the slots he said he would (3 times) 4) The price increased twice after he figured out they'd need to do more work (with no warning that this would be the case) 5) The crew was constantly smoking on the property 6) No one in his crew (himself included) wore a mask, including while talking to me while i was wearing one 7) Pat's communication is filled with expletives and slang - extremely unprofessional for a business owner. I told him all of this in a fact-based, unemotional manner, and said i'd give him a 3 for a review as a whole, which has now changed given his aggression and showing up on my property. As I write this, he continues to text me with aggressive rants about how my property wasn't safe for his crew (which he never mentioned - and if he thought it wasn't safe, he could have declined the job) and how i should have picked up after my animals so they didn't have to step in anything (which he never mentioned). To wrap - work product was pretty good - no argument there - but the owner and his handling of things was aggressive and incredibly unprofessional.