My advice is to avoid The Basic Basement Company…read more First, the company's 800 square foot/$9,999 advertisement is just a gimmick to get in the door. While the salesman was nice enough, the mathematical jiu jitso performed rapidly to explain why that price was impossible for my 344 square foot unfinished basement space made it clear no one gets that price. As I debated hiring them, I received numerous, urgent emails and calls saying I had to decide by a random date. I should have known better. I'm normally not taken in by these high-pressure sales tactics, but I fell for it. And I very much regret it. Second, the basement that was supposed to be done in 90-days took five months. Again, this was a 344 square foot unfinished space that required framing, electrical and drywall. They did not paint or install flooring. I was told they don't do flooring. Five. Long. Months. Third, the drywall guys left my garage door open. In their defense, I opened it for them and it was on me to close it. While this wouldn't have been a big deal under a normal situation, it was a big deal because when they left (never letting me know as I was working in my home office in the front of the house) they also left the door between my family room and garage wide open. When I got off a call to check on them, my 7-month-old Golden Retriever walked out of the office with me and into the family room (not unusual) ... and then ran right out the door, down the driveway and onto the main road. It took me more than 15 minutes to find him (he's fast) and another 10 to get him back to the house. Fortunately, he was not hit by a car. I called immediately to raise a little hell about this and the next day when they returned ... no apology was offered AND they did it again! I learned my lesson, though, and crated my dog for the duration of the time The Basic Basement Co. workers were at my home. Fourth, they left my basement - both the smaller space they worked in as well as the larger 900 square foot unfinished space with storage and exercise equipment - covered in lots of drywall dust. At no point in the drywall process did they cover the door to the separate, 344-sq.-ft. space that was being worked on. Everything I own down there is covered in an inch or more of dust. I'll be cleaning up for months. Also, the room itself was left a mess. The concrete floor was covered in dust and clumps of spackle. The door and door knob (both sides!) were also covered in spackle. And the last two bags of trash from their work sat in my driveway from early December until the middle of February. They also never consulted with me when decisions needed to be made during the project - the biggest one being that they decided on their own to create four different ceiling heights in this 344 sq.ft. space. I knew there would be two levels because some duct work runs through the middle of the room. But the third as created because they said that was the only way to connect the wall to the ceiling in one corner and the forth height variation was created because a single television cable wire ran across one section. They don't touch even low-voltage wires. But they never let me know this. I could have (and ultimately did) have the wire moved by a separate contractor. Instead, they had to make a second trip a week or so later to tear out some of these various ceiling heights and make it a bit more even. There were countless other issues too minor to detail individually. But the "basic" take away is I feel I paid a little too much, it took a little too long, the ability of their workers to be thoughtful and respectful of being in my home was non-existent, and the clean-up was unacceptable for what I paid. Workers showed up in some cases dressed like they were homeless (it's construction and I don't expect suits and ties, but no uniforms and literally looking bedraggled). Honestly, there were mornings when I opened my door and I wasn't 100% comfortable letting them in. I have a family to think about. They also snuck out like cats without a word and clearly weren't concerned with making sure the pieces of the project they were responsible for aligned with what I wanted or asked for. What I will say is the drywall work itself was decent (there were issues there, but nothing extreme in terms of quality) and the look of the space is good. But another contractor could have done it in less than one fifth the time and probably for a little less money. Also, I want to compliment Gail in their office. She was a genuinely respectful, responsive and helpful person to work with. I think she does the best she can with a pretty challenging organization whose workers made plain they are underpaid, overworked and not happy to be in my home or anyone else's. Stay away from Basic Basement.

I should have known. I had a bad sales experience which was replaced by a different sales person…read moreafter the owner got involved who was great. The experience lead me to move ahead with the project. The Sheetrock day laborers they sent did a poor job. The framing people did a poor job and failed inspection. Job was riddled with complaints and issues. Completed job I'm left with nail pops in the Sheetrock, a door that doesn't close due to alignment, tons of access ports along the walls and ceiling due to left behind electric. Unreimbursed damage from their contractors. Hi-hat lighting that isn't flush with the ceiling. Electric also failed inspection. Cookie cutter jobs with little to no customization once work starts and you see opportunities for change. The owner steps in for disputes and is horrible to deal with. Go elsewhere.

-- "2,500 Miles Away, Zero Worries. That's the DH Roofing Difference."…read moreLet me set the scene: I'm a property owner living in Las Vegas, NV -- 2,500+ miles and three time zones away from my rental property in Old Bridge, NJ. A 6-to-8 inch snowstorm rolls through, and suddenly I've got a leak in the back bedroom. Not ideal. Especially when the last roof installed back in 2009 was a masterclass in "how NOT to do a roof" -- old plywood left in place, improperly installed fire walls, bargain-bin shingles, laughable ice protection, and barriers that were basically decorative. That roofer could've moonlighted as a stand-up comedian, because the whole job was a joke. So here I am, managing a roofing crisis remotely, operating on Pacific time while NJ freezes over. I did what any determined property owner does -- I went deep on research. That's how I found DH Roofing (Dream Home Roofing), based out of Hamilton, NJ. From the very first interaction, Angel and Tyrone were the kind of professionals you don't forget. Prompt responses, clear communication, and an attitude that said "we've got this" -- which, frankly, is exactly what someone 2,500 miles away desperately needs to hear. The competing roofer I was considering? Let's just say if DH sent me drone footage and detailed photos of the roof assessment, the other guy was operating at "blurry Polaroid from a disposable camera" energy. No flexibility, no warmth, no dice. DH Roofing handled everything: clearing the ice damming and snow off the old roof, cleaning out gutters packed with debris, and providing a thorough, transparent quote with actual photographic documentation (drones included -- very 21st century of them). The follow-up phone conversations were genuinely informative. Every question I had about materials, process, and timeline was answered with expertise and patience. They even offered me discounts AND a no-interest financing option. As a Vegas resident, I know a winning hand when I see one. The installation itself? Top-shelf. High-quality shingles, new premium gutters, proper downspouts, and -- the hero of this story -- heating cables for ice and snow melting. Everything was pristine, and I received photos throughout the entire process so I could watch the transformation from my couch 2,500 miles away. It felt less like hiring a contractor and more like having a trusted team I could see in real time. Here's the kicker: they finished the roof one week before an 18-to-20 inch blizzard hit New Jersey. Mother Nature showed up to test their work immediately, and that roof didn't flinch. Not a drip. Not a whisper of a leak. The very crisis I was trying to avoid -- ice damming, major water intrusion, property damage -- was completely averted because we moved smart and moved fast. If you're a remote property owner staring down a roofing problem, or just someone who refuses to settle for subpar workmanship, DH Roofing is the answer. The entire team -- from the crew on the roof to the project managers to the office support -- operated with professionalism, quality, and care that exceeded every expectation. Ten out of ten. Would recommend from any time zone.

Caution: I got bamboozled into thinking that they were a considerate, trusting company. I went…read moreinto a tentative contract whereby I was told that I could back out of before the work started if I chose to. What they did was give me a tentative start date which they said was flexible. Plus they said they wouldn't start any work until they notified me first. What these incompetents did was to sent a text message to a desk phone to say they were starting the next day. I didn't realize until the next day when my tenants told me that a bunch of guys were ripping up the roof! That was 2 months ago and not only was I crazy pissed then, I'm STILL seething. The salesman lied to me and my -ss STILL hurts. They offered me a 10% discount as compensation but I'm still on the hook for 20K for a roof that I DIDN'T want. I would never recommend them. Plus they left garbage and pallets in my yard that after 2 months they still haven't come back to pick up even after several calls to have them come back. Why should they? They got paid and skipped town.

fast and efficient, plus friendly service response with questions answered professionallyread more

I'm very happy I chose Central Jersey Masonry and Chimney for our factory fireplace replacement…read more We knew it was time replace our unit and upon inspection, owner Mike verified we had a rust issue that was far advanced than we feared. Fortunately it was his experience that steered us to a unit that was likely in stock and would prevent an extended back-order waiting period. Once the unit arrived, his team was immediately dispatched in full protective gear for the install. However, it was once the install was completed we realized we chose the right contractor. A small install hiccup brought Mike himself to our home at 8:00 at night to correct. THAT'S what you expect from a top caliber company. Something you really don't see in contractors these days. You won't go wrong with this crew!

Showed up for emergency service ~$200 just to walk in the door. For one single 90deg 1/2" elbow…read morereplacement we were quoted over $1000 total, we declined service and were still forced to pay the $200 for showing up. Guy was out of here in under 10min.... $200 wasted. Won't ever call this company again, won't recommend, and definitely deserves one star on every review platform. Local plumber came and charged us $175 for everything and replaced 4 elbows to make it a proper repair.

Got a quote to replace 1 outdoor faucet and replace wax seal for bathroom toilet! Just under 1400…read moreand I had to pay the 50 dollars for something they didn't have to evaluate! My bad! I will never use them.

I couldn't be more pleased with the work done at my house by Concrete Chiropractor! Kris Winters,…read morethe owner, is very responsive and quickly answered my phone call and emails. He is extremely knowledgeable and offered me so much valuable advice about the damp basement issue at my house. His pricing is very fair and reasonable. Matt, the master craftsman who actually did the work at my house, was amazing! He went above and beyond my expectations. The job is absolutely perfect. If I could rate this fabulous company 10 stars out of 5, I would. I highly recommend Concrete Chiropractor! (¯`'*.¸(¯`'*.¸(¯`'*.¸F A N T A S T I C¸.*'´¯)¸.*'´¯)¸.*'´¯)

Our patio, driveway and walkway was sinking. Our patio was sloped toward the house and water was…read morepooling when it rained. Our driveway was 6 inches lower than our garage and the walkway wasn't lined up to the driveway or patio. After a few outrageously expensive estimates from several companies and a few aggressive sales pitches I came across Concrete Chiropractor. The estimation process was simple as they asked me to take pictures and included a guide on how to do it. They followed up with a phone call and explained the process to me. They then sent me a DocuSign document (contract) and told me they would be in touch to schedule in a few weeks. When the crew showed up they again explained the process and in just a few hours everything was fixed perfectly and the price was fair. In fact they don't haggle or play games just give a fair price for the work.

We have had james install a new roof on two different houses. James was good on the initial install…read moreon both of my roofs. We have had issues with leaks in the current roof. We did have issues with him being unresponsive and not returning calls. James did end up correcting the situation and would still hire him.

I met James and he was on time personable and professional. Once James did the assessment, he told…read moreme a start date and when they would finish. They started 7am and were done by 5:30. They cleaned up all the debris and put everything back in its place. My roof looks amazing! The quote I got for the GAF Product line was great as well. I also have a warranty on the labor and the product. I could not be happier.

What a pleasure it was to work with Down Under Waterproofing. Walt the owner came out and explained…read morewhat had to be done with my basement and was upfront with the price. The crew that worked on my home was very professional and knowledgeable. Walt touched base with me entire job to make sure I was satisfied. I would definitely recommend Down Under Waterproofing.

I called to ask for an estimate to repair a crack in the floor of my basement. Before the owner…read moreeven entered the house, he started to talk about the fee to provide an estimate and wouldn't proceed unless I agreed to give him money. I found it very rude and I found another company that same day to move forward with the repair. Don't bother with this company!

Consulted with a member of the staff who came to my home. He was excellent in explaining his…read morerecommendations. Very forthright, knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend.

1/7/26-Scaldino technician Tyler did an annual check of our 2 sump pumps and also checked the back…read moreup battery. We found him to thorough, professional, extremely proficient and polite. If possible would request he be assigned to our next service call.