Please do your research. Mr. Ralph Home Improvement is NOT a licensed home improvement/kitchen…read morerenovation contractor. Although, I asked on our initial conversation and he confirmed that he was licensed. After seeing the pictures of a new kitchen and reading the excellent reviews posted on yelp I contacted Mr. Ralph. He first gave me a labor cost of to renovate my kitchen for $3,000. After a few days he text me dropping his price to $2,700. He said he understood my situation & was willing to help me out. Few days later he went to my home, measured, sent me a shopping list of the items I needed. I ordered them through Lowes. Had them delivered bc his truck didn't have room/space for all the materials. While waiting on the new cabinets he demoed the old kitchen cabinets, painted the ceiling, walls and trim. This is where things began to go south: After noticing the old wall were the original cabinets were not painted, I asked him why not paint the old walls? He was resistant bc the new cabinets where going to be installed and no one would see it. He later gave in & began painting the old yellow walls. He charged $500 for the paint job + I purchased the paint. The quality I was promised was NOT what I or my real estate agent was seeing. The purpose of this project was to renovate my old kitchen so I can list the house for sale. After telling Mr. Ralph I was not happy on how large the gap between the refrigerator and top cabinet is I asked if perhaps the cabinet can be switched to a bigger/more functional size. At first he told me the gap can be covered if I placed something on top of refrigerator. I said ok. I thought perhaps a sign or basket would do the work. A few days later my realtor goes in, sees the cabinets and was also not pleased. She's sold properties for many yrs and is able to tell something is wrong right away. She called me up- bc I'm out of state- sent me more pics and strongly encouraged me to get the right cabinets for this area. After reaching out to Mr. Ralph he became belligerent, said I was micromanaging him and should trust the process. Mr. Ralph then texted me to let me know he was packing up & leaving. He demanded the rest of the $ owed which I had paid 1/2 of what he was charging me up front. Told me the job he was doing cost a lot more than $2,700 yet that was the cost he gave me. He told me if I did not paying him the rest of the $ owed he would not return. I asked him: would you pay for a job you are not happy with? A job that hasn't been completed? No, I didn't pay him & thankfully did not return. I failed to do my research for project. As a first time home owner who moved out of state & needs to sell the home. I trusted someone who told me on many occasions he was professional, experienced and meticulous at his craft. For this I'm paying the price. Please do not make the same mistake. Do not take a contractor's word no matter how nice they seem. No matter how many times they tell you they understand and want to help you. Ask to see proof- which I was never provided. All I received was an invoice for the renovation of kitchen cabinets and painting of my kitchen. I'm glad I listened to my realtor. In less than 24 hours of Mr. Ralph walking out of this project a new certified/experienced/recommended contractor stepped in. He wasn't shocked of the quality/service I received. Unfortunately, he's had to step in to fix jobs like the one I was left with. The new contractor confirmed: All the cabinets and counter top that were initially ordered were measured incorrectly & ALL the materials which were order needed to be returned w/ the exception of the ones already installed- bc those can't be refunded since they've been drilled in. I've lost $ & a lot of time. My home was suppose to be listed already. I lost $1,600: $1,350 ($2,700) was given as a deposit + $250 ($500) for kitchen paint job. I now have to pay extra to get the job done correctly- so basically I got what I paid for . Lesson learned. Do YOUR RESEARCH. No proof of licenses, no contract, no drawings, etc no business/$.

Mr. Ralph provided excellent service. In addition to being very professional, he is fair with…read morepricing and has a quick turnaround time. I thought I was going to have to purchase a new bed frame, but now thanks to Mr. Ralph my bed frame is better structured than when I bought it over 10 years ago. I'll definitely reach out to Mr. Ralph for all of my future home improvement needs.

Sammy is responsive, does what he says he is going to do, does it with pride, and at a fair price…read more He behaves like all contractors should, but unfortunately few actually do. He and his team replaced our chimney above the roofline and almost half of our shingles in one 10 hour day. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.

We've had an amazing experience working with Sammy. He's built us a beautiful, large backyard…read morepatio, completely redid our driveway retaining wall, and added a new perimeter wall all with excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail. Him and his team work quickly without ever cutting corners, and they truly care about making your vision come to life. Their work turned out so great that our neighbors have since hired them for their own projects. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for reliable, high-quality work!

We had difficulty finding someone to finish some much needed drywall repair. Seth promptly came…read moreover to give a quote, and begin work in a few days. He worked hard, quickly, and carefully. Our walls look great! Will use him again in the future. Also recommend him to anyone looking for a veteran owned business for their home repairs.

We were given a written proposal to fix our rear deck and front porch with everything explained,…read morethe contractor Guy Racine agreed on the price and (GUY) the contractor started work. 3/4 of the way finished the building Code inspector showed up on the Job site asking for a building permit, the Contractor Guy Racine said he didn't pull one. Over the next few days the Contractor tried to get us to pull the permit stating it would be a lot cheaper yet in the proposal it states that the contractor pulls the permit. I called the town and they advised me NOT to pull the permit as if I did it I'd be liable for a injuries or mishaps. Guy the contractor told me that the town was using scare tactics on me and that I should go ahead and pull the permit..I refused. Since, the Contractor wants to negotiate his price for more money. I met with the build inspector and he pointed out a lot of poor workmanship that GUY at Racine homes did and it will not meet Code standards. No Flashing on the rear deck or front porch, No 12 inch concrete footer at the bottom of the step on both set of step, they are just sitting on the dirt, no correct spacing on the Rear steps leading into the house. It has been weeks and within those weeks I have had no Contact from the Contractor and while we were not home, he came and removed all the building materials from the jobsite that I paid for to complete the job and took the front railings off the front porch. Unfortunately it has come to leaving a bad review but if it will help someone out from not getting taken advantage of, then it helped.

After a fire in our home, we worked with Racine Homes for our basement remediation -- and I can't…read moresay enough good things about the experience. Guy, Tucker, Joe, and Dan were incredible from start to finish. They were honest, dependable, and consistently showed up ready to work hard every single day. The craftsmanship was exceptional -- every detail was done with care and precision, and it's clear they take real pride in their work. Communication was seamless, and they went above and beyond to make the process stress-free for our family. One moment that really stood out: they surprised our kids with their own signed toolbelts -- such a thoughtful, personal touch that says everything about their character. If you want a team that delivers outstanding quality, integrity, and genuine kindness, look no further than Racine Homes. We couldn't recommend them more highly.

Dan glazed our 1934 windows. Worked steadily from start to finish. His pricing is fair. Very…read morepleasant and polite.

I used Dan Talbot in the fall of 2020. He did a wonderful job replacing the glass in my window. He…read morewas reasonably priced, showed up and returned exactly when he said, and he was very patient with me. I'm a senior citizen, as is my house, and I was very worried he wouldn't be able to put the window back the way it was. He did. Not only did he do a marvelous job, but his personable demeanor took much of the stress away.

David and his team were THE BEST partners during our home sale and relocation process. They do…read moreeverything from A to Z...yard and home repairs and enhancements, staging logistics, cleaning top to bottom, and moving. They moved us out of West Hartford and moved us into Stamford in the same day, which is no small feat for a 2200 square foot home. The entire crew of gentlemen are punctual, kind, efficient, careful, and skilled. I was giving them all hugs at the end of the day! Look no further. You've found that reliable home maintenance team you've been searching for.

The Customer Service was great. The team was easy to communicate with and provided great timely…read morework. They arrived early, while also going above and beyond to produce satisfactory results. I recommend them at all times and look forward to booking their services again in the future!

Eco recently installed a new kitchen backsplash and new tile in our laundry room in 2025. The crew…read morewas fast, neat, friendly. Their work was top notch. Great attention to detail. Excellent communications. And everything was finished on the schedule we had agreed upon. We have contracted with them again in 2026 to remodel two bathrooms with all new tile and construction of enlarged showers. We highly recommend Eco Home Improvement.

Gercemino and his team have done several projects in my home - remodeled two bathrooms, repaired…read morethe living room ceiling, finishing work after two walls were removed, and I intend to call him anytime something comes up. After interviewing several companies about a litany of projects, Gercemino never asked if my husband was involved or told me I didn't actually want what I was asking for. His team works to a high standard and cleans up any mess they make, something that no other company I've hired bothers to do. He also has an eye for design, making sure the layout is functional and beautiful, and he has connections at a range of local businesses to choose quality materials suited to your budget and style. I really can't recommend him highly enough - one meeting should be enough to convince you, though!

MB Floors installed my storm door. He was very receptive to my concerns about problems I had with…read morethe previous door from another company. He made all the adjustments needed to have the door fit perfectly! I highly recommend this company, very nice and very professional!