I rarely leave reviews, but after spending months dealing with this company, I feel obligated to…read morewarn others. I hired this contractor, paid a $2,000 deposit, and the project never moved forward. After repeated attempts to resolve the issue, I was left with no meaningful communication and no refund. I ultimately had to file a small claims lawsuit. The court entered judgment in my favor, confirming that I was owed money. Unfortunately, collecting on that judgment has been an entirely separate battle that has required additional court appearances and significant time and expense. It has led to a dead end for me because of his assets (or lack thereof). The financial loss is frustrating, but what stands out most is the complete lack of accountability throughout this process. Please consider not hiring Vincent. You may save yourself months of stress, thousands of dollars, and the regret of having to learn this lesson the hard way.

Avoid This Contractor…read more I had a very poor experience with Vincent, who operates under multiple business names including Deck Repair and Fence General Contracting, Decks by Vincent, and Edwards Construction. A small front porch rebuild took nearly 3 months to complete. There were multiple no-call/no-show days, long gaps with no work being done, and very poor communication throughout the project. Costs also appeared significantly inflated for both labor and materials compared to what would normally be expected for a project this size. Another major issue is that the contractor never registered the project with the city, repeatedly claiming there were "issues with the process," which raises concerns about whether he even had insurance After experiencing these problems, I found numerous negative reviews online and a very poor BBB rating, along with complaints across HomeAdvisor and Yelp. Overall: unreliable, overpriced, and unprofessional. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Review update: If you look at all the reviews Vincent has replied to over all of the sites he's on, he attacks the client as being difficult rather than taking any responsibility for the final product or taking ownership of his actions on a project. He doesn't offer to make things right (when he does it's not sincere) or take much pride in his work (which he doesn't do himself) because he's already moved onto the next client. You are not valued as a client by this contractor. I would not hire again or recommend him to anyone.

From start to finish the team from Deck Doc provided outstanding service. Open communication and…read morefollow-up. Our project included our western cedar fence and our 20 years old Australian wood table and benches. Dave took the time to research and find the original treatment product recommended for the table and benches! When we witnessed his service team flipping the benches and meticulously sanding and treating the bottoms my wife expressed her complete admiration, "Even I never did the bottoms!" Cleanup was spotless! All 5 stars earned! Thank you! Gerald G.

Deck Doc just finished power washing, sanding and staining my deck, and I am 100% satisfied with…read moretheir work. I scheduled the work around last November, as I wanted my deck to be refinished and looking good for the full 2025 season. The first days with decent weather in late April the deck was washed, and by early May the deck was finished. A crew of 2 worked a full day power washing and bleaching the deck and 2 sections of yard fencing. Every part of the deck was thoroughly cleaned, including areas not normally visible, and all areas of the deck that were surrounded by bushes. Within about a week, as soon as we had a few sunny days and warmer weather, a crew of three worked a full day sanding and staining the deck and fence. The deck floor was power sanded, and all other surfaces were hand sanded, before all sawdust was carefully blown away and stain was applied. Deck Doc did an outstanding job, and I would not hesitate to recommend them. Communications regarding scheduling were excellent, work was done competently and on the days and at the times promised. The area around the deck was left completely clean when work was completed. Thank you for making my deck look like new.

Crew was great and went above and beyond in pulling up some boards between concrete. Also very fair…read morepricing.

Work was completed as agreed upon. 10 year warranty is certainly a plus. Team cleaned up after work…read morewas completed. Explanation of work was given after completed.

Definitely recommend The North Fence! My husband and I met with 3 fence companies and The North…read moreFence was the winner. Communication was great right from the beginning to end. Ismael came out to do the free estimate and was super friendly and helpful. Tina was wonderful to work with and made the process smooth and easy by even getting the permit (at a fee but made everything easier). The crew took down our old fence and put up the new fence in one HOT day right before the 4th of July when they were supposed to come out the week after (which was a wonderful surprise and worked out great) and they did a fantastic job!! They cleaned up after themselves and cleaned up around the fence so it looked great. The main reason why I chose The North Fence was because the quote we received was very reasonable compared to the other companies we met. The other reason was because of the really good reviews and they held up to the reviews! Highly recommend!

I had two 6' cedar privacy fence posts replaced. The job was completed in a little over an hour and…read morethe guys did a great job, very friendly too. I would highly recommend them.

Dan Umbricht and Umbricht Builders have been exceptional. Five stars simply does not seem like…read moreenough. My wife Denise and I came to Dan while recovering from an extremely difficult home-renovation situation. From Denise's very first text and email, Dan was responsive, understanding, patient, and genuinely interested in helping us get our home back on track. Dan has truly been our "Mr. On the Spot." When we have needed help, advice, an estimate, or someone to take a look at a problem, he has consistently responded and done everything reasonably within his power to help. He listened to what we were dealing with instead of treating us like just another job. What has impressed us most is his integrity and willingness to find solutions. Dan has worked with us on pricing because he understood our circumstances, helped us identify practical ways to move forward, and never tried to take advantage of a difficult situation. When something was outside his scope or he could not personally get it done, he did not simply say, "I can't help." He referred us to qualified people who could help and, on several occasions, helped get the problem moving toward a solution. His crew has also represented him extremely well. They have been on time, professional, courteous, hardworking, and friendly. They treat our property and us with respect, communicate well, and show up prepared to work. During a construction project, you quickly learn that technical ability is only part of what matters. Reliability, communication, honesty, judgment, and standing behind your word matter just as much. Dan has demonstrated all of those qualities to us. One of the small example is how decated the Umbicht crew is, they attived at 7am and didn't leave until 5:30 pm. In this one example the crew removed and replaced a frount window with a door, it looks just admasing. At this point, Dan is much more than simply a contractor we hired. He has become someone Denise and I trust, rely upon, and consider a friend. During one of the most stressful periods we have experienced as homeowners, he has shown us compassion and repeatedly stepped up when we needed help. We would recommend Dan Umbricht and Umbricht Builders without hesitation. If you want a contractor who answers the phone, shows up, treats people fairly, solves problems, and genuinely cares about the people he is working for, call Dan. Thank you, Dan, for everything you and your team have done to help us get our home--and some peace of mind--back. -- Rob Schultz & Denise Tinetti Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

We are so thankful to have found Umbricht Builders! Dan and his team are truly remarkable! They are…read morecreative, resourceful and detail oriented. Dan can really see a vision and help create something incredible! From the initial quote to the finished product, everything is organized and well communicated. We look forward to working with them again on future projects and will definitely recommend them to family and friends!

Apparently the contractors think it is okay to slam their fists on people's bedroom windows in…read moreorder to rush them to move their car. It was a terrifying experience to be awoken in such a manner without any notification prior as a woman living in their apartment alone. His partner attempted to excuse this behavior when confronted. I feel violated by this inappropriate action that took place. My neighbors were around and it would have been much easier had they been the ones to get in touch with me, yet this contractor took matters into his own hands and terrorized me instead.

We chose Authentic Homes to replace the 20 year old roof on our home. The crew arrived on time,…read moreworked all day (they impressed a neighbor) and finished on time at the agreed upon price plus some extra work that we had agreed upon. They cleaned up every day and when the job was completed, you could not tell that anyone had been here except for the fact that a new roof had been installed. We are impressed with the quality of their work and will use them for another job that is planned for later this year.

When I bought my place I knew I would have to remodel my bathrooms at some point. They were…read moredownright hideous! Seriously, who uses counter-top laminate in the shower!?! When it got time for me to get the bathrooms done I had the tough task of finding someone I could trust to do the work; as a single girl in the city I didn't want to get taken advantage of. Luckily, my handyman got me in touch with Tim at LA Remodel. Tim and his partner Mike are great. They came out, we talked about what I needed done and gave me an estimate. The work they did was excellent and completed quickly. Since they knew I was on a budget they consulted any time something unexpected came up that would cost more or let me know if there were ways I could save some money, which is why I decided to paint the bathrooms myself and save some cash. I felt like Tim was psychic, I told him what type of look I was going for and all of the samples he brought for me to choose from were spot on. He even picked the faucets that I would've chosen myself. They were also really neat and clean; you get to one bathroom through my bedroom and you could hardly tell they'd been there they cleaned up so well on a daily basis; my rug was cleaner than it was before they started! Tim even called so he could return my cat's favorite toy, which they accidentally took when finishing the job. I thanked him from avoiding a potential crisis since watching her diligently search for it was pretty sad. You almost forget she easily has about 50 other toys she could play with. Tim and his partner also did some work for my parents. They too were thrilled with the quality of work they did for him. As my mom said, their estimates may not be the lowest, but they're spot on - so no surprises. Bottom line: Tim and his partner Mike do great, quality work. I trust them immensely, plus they're insured and bonded.

Timothy's guys installed a storm door for us after Home Depot botched the job. Great quality work…read moreand very professional. Tim and his team are great people. Highly recommend!

These guys are really great! I have been a mason contractor for 46 years and gone to them since…read morefinding out about them for everything from the fabrication of structural components for work to smaller projects for home. They have always been quick, friendly and fair. Right now they are fabricating parts for a motorcycle seat for my dog and when the project is complete I will post the pics! Any welding or fabricating I need these are the guys!

I would like to thank Joe Sawisch and the entire C & S family for making a custom urn for my…read morebeloved son! They also donated the material and the time to make the urn!! The craftsmanship blew my wife and I away and can not thank them enough for not just making the beautiful urn but knowing they offered to make it for us!! And we didn't ask them to do this!! Which makes this priceless to my wife and I!!! Their craftsmanship is second to none and I highly recommend C@S FABRICATION SERVICES!! THANK YOU JOE SAWISCH AND C@S!!!!