Huffard House

we have worked with Ariana for over 20 years and each project has been wonderful. She has an eye…read moreand taste that fits our taste and needs. Arianna is responsive when needed and quick to resolve any issue. She and her staff are tops.

From the owner: Over 25 years experience in interior designread more

Maine Street Design

I don't know much about design, but I know that I love everything I have seen from Maine street…read moredesign. Whether you are looking to take a catered event to a whole new level or or redo your home/cottage you really should take a look at their work.

From the owner: Maine Street Design Co.is keenlyable towork with youin yourown surroundings, to develop and…read moreinterpret a space that complementsyour individual needs. The use of both natural and artificial light, understanding space, design, architecture, color and texturemaking each project unique and special. Maine Street Design Co. has forged close working relationships with New England artisans; furniture and cabinet makers, metal workers, upholsterers, and specialty painters. Bringing together these incredible craftspeople and trades sparks a truly special finished project. Ourunique furniture, fabric, flooring and drapery resources are an important part of the mission. Let us know what your desires are and we will work with you to make your interior a truly special place to be.

Knickerbocker Group

1.0

So many problems with the house they designed and built for us in Maine. Overall, the house feels…read morelike a quality house, but there have been ongoing problems for years that they've never fixed that were under warranty including but not limited to: Major stonework mistake that could've been prevented had their subcontractor known how to work with the stone that was used. Their solution was to cover it with a faux finish which we refused. Ridiculous mistake in a bathroom that resulted in a destroyed slab of marble & an incorrectly installed tub. Truly awful lighting design that they failed to install properly. Mismatched cabinetry finishes. We had doors taken down to fix them, and they came back worse. Ridiculously poor communication in general happened. They assigned the wrong wood to cabinetry and then offered to do a faux finish to cover it. A faux finish. Dangerous falling snow and ice hazard on the roof near a doorway where they forgot to put snow hooks. Poorly designed landscape lighting plan so we've got an enormous electrical box right in our front lawn because they didn't wire it into the basement. No radon mitigation system installed, which meant our kids were poisoned the first year we lived there. Unbearable problems with heating and cooling. For the first two years we had no heating/cooling in our guest bedroom suite. And no heat in a child's bedroom. No one wants to help with that problem. There should have been more heating zones, we later found out. There may be a problem with how a radiant floor was installed (no heat coming out). All the doorknobs in the house had to be repaired multiple times. That's *every single* doorknob in the house. Finally they were replaced, after a year and a half chasing the subcontractor. We hired Knickerbocker, that is, we paid them extra, to be our project manager, but they have forced me to handle the things like this that had to be redone. The doorknobs are starting to fall apart again. Some of the replacements were not the same level of quality as what we originally paid for. Trim has been falling off since we moved in, in the kitchen and garage. Every few days we have to reattach it. Lights were installed incorrectly and we have to hire people to reinstall them. You won't see our house on their website. I suppose they're not proud of the work they did there. We aren't sure what happened when they were building for us, exactly, but I suspect it was a matter of problems in the organization with communication. When I would visit the construction site, I'd raise concerns about things I saw going on, and my concerns would be dismissed. This was the first house I ever built, so I know better now. Do not hire them to design without getting a commitment that you won't be dumped from one designer to the next. And do not hire them to project manage! They will not keep your costs on track at all! When I had to have my windows washed the first time after moving in, I got estimates from a handful of places nearby. The estimates ranged from about 450$ to 900$, with one at about 1800$. The 1800$ estimate crew said they'd done the windows on the house before, when Knickerbocker hired them to do a construction clean out. I don't know what was more shocking, learning that Knickerbocker hired the literally *most expensive possible window washers*, or that they had had the windows cleaned at all. Our house seemed clean but was actually filthy when we moved in. Every cabinet had sawdust in it, and all the filters in the HVAC system were thick with drywall. But they did windows. We did not deserve to end up with an over budget house that is full of mistakes for which nobody will take responsibility. I have not seen anything stunning about my home's design that makes me feel the sky-high cost was worth it. It's a pretty house, but it's a cold house, literally. It's a house where the doorknobs rattle loudly when you open a door, and things fall apart and have to be propped up again since we are not handy. If I could do it again it would've been with another company entirely.

Schneider Judy

1.0

Judy and the Mark Mueller architect group do not understand clients budgets. They cost me over…read more$6,000 of a uninspired plan I could never use, bids were over budget by $200,000 and they took no responsibility for it. They blamed 4 contractors bids to be over budget, not themselves. They wasted my time and money.

Urban Dwellings

1.0

I began working with Tracy Davis at Urban Dwellings in Portland, Maine, in early August, 2018. The…read moregoal was to put a plan in place so that renovations could begin on my Old Port condominium in early October. Tracy assured me this was a realistic timeline, and she brought in a contractor who agreed to take the job. At our first meeting, I asked Tracy to explain how she was paid. She told me that her fees were exclusively hourly. There were no commissions on any goods or services she provides - any trade discounts she receives would be passed directly on to me. In fact, she explained, that's why hiring a designer is such a smart move - it often pays for itself in discounts! As weeks passed, there was little advancement on the project. Tracy sent a colleague to measure my place - nearly two weeks passed before I was contacted to look at the drawings. Tracy was out of town often, and the contractor began expressing concern to me and Tracy that without a plan in very short order, we would fall behind schedule. Tracy assured both of us she would have drawings and plans ready soon. Yet little was produced. This became a cycle. When documents did come in, they were laden with mistakes. Purchase orders were wrong - one for what was meant to be a refrigerator/freezer turned out to be an all-refrigerator unit. (This would not have been discovered until delivery, I am certain, had I not fired Tracy and taken over this part of the job myself.) Sketches were also wrong - a layout for the bar showed a sink installed over an under-counter bar fridge, a physical impossibility. In the kitchen, a 30" sink was incorrectly drawn into a 30" counter - the specs require a minimum of a 33" counter for said sink. Even basic material required by the City of Portland for permitting was unusable. The egress drawing had to be redone by another designer because the one drawn by Tracy was inadequate. After being strung along for several weeks - to the point where we were almost two months past the desired start date, I terminated my agreement with Tracy. To date, I had paid her $1800+ for the little she had done. She sent me a final invoice for nearly $9,000, but offered to "discount" it 25% as a "professional courtesy." She also cc:ed her attorney, essentially suggesting that if I didn't want to eat $6500+, she'd see me in court. She told that I could pick up some personal belongings of mine I left in her office as soon as the bill was paid. Yes - that's right - she held items that belonged to me hostage until I paid. You might wonder why, with such a strong case against her, I didn't fight this legally. Good question. Tracy's agreement indicates that the client is on the hook for her attorney's fees - whether or not suit is filed - in anything beyond a total loss for her. In other words, if a judge rules entirely in your favor but thinks you should reimburse Tracy for a postage stamp she purchased on your behalf, that would be a partial victory for her and you will be on the hook for all of her legal fees. A post-script: not only was the work shoddy, but once Tracy was fired and I began going through the purchasing process myself, I learned I had been misled on pricing, too. When I had specifically asked about some fixtures I was purchasing from Waterworks, itemized on Tracy's purchase order at over $5,000, and whether or not there was a discount included, Tracy told me Waterworks offers no discounts to the trade. I've since learned they offer a standard 25% discount to the trade. (The discount on these items alone came to over $1250.) And it wasn't just Waterworks - other suppliers' costs were discounted less than the actual amount of the discount offered. Good luck with your design projects - I wish you a smoother process than I had. Matt Roberts Portland, Maine

Fiore Home

I went in here looking for a birthday present for a friend and was surprised by how many good…read moreoptions they have for cute, unique gifts. I also didn't realize that they had so much furniture and that a lot of things were made by women, which I learned from store employees, who were very knowledgeable and friendly.

This group is one of the best interior design firms in Southern Maine. We utilized their services…read moreon two projects, and both came in under budget and over quality. Highly recommended!

Beede Builders

Frederick does the best work around!! He remodeled our new office space at Complete Labor and…read moreStaffing on Forest Ave. Any time we need things repaired or done at our offices, he is our go to guy!!!

From the owner: Beede Builders, Building trust and Crafting Dreams, are you looking to add a deck for those summer…read moretime cookouts ,get those pesky holes fixed that the birds keep getting into, a new floor? Whatever it may be here at Beede Builders we have all the skills and tools needed to tackle any task , we ensure every project is built to last and tailored to your exact specifications. From the initial blueprint to the final nail, we handle every detail with care and expertise. We specialize in decking, flooring, siding, kitchenettes, and much more! Our team is dedicated to providing transparent communication on time delivery, and results that exceed expectations. Let’s build something amazing together! Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how Beede builders can turn your vision into reality. Call us at 207-835-9795 or visit us on our Facebook page Beede builders.

Portland Maine Handyman Services

Portland handyman services did a wonderful job installing my screen door .was very kind and politeread more

Chris tackled a complex job and got it done well. He was great to work with. I'll definitely hire…read morehim again.

Willard Square Home Repair

(5 reviews)

I hired Willard Square Home Repair to do a few simple projects around my house and it could not…read morehave been a better experience. I used them more as a handyman service but I know they do much bigger projects. In any case, they were terrific! I had blinds installed throughout the house and a gallery shelf hung in my living room. Despite a short round of phone tag, I was finally able to connect with Ryan and he scheduled Brian to come to my house a few days later. Brian was on time, super friendly and very professional (plus he was able to chat about football which made me feel much better about having a stranger in my house.) The projects were done perfectly and Brian even took the leftover packaging with him when he cleaned up. At $45 hour, I felt WSHR was a bargain and I would definitely recommend them!!

I'm so lucky to have found this wonderful company. They take such pride in their work and responded…read moreto my call the next day. They put up a picket fence for me that was a little tricky. It had to match part of my existing fencing. It's perfect! I'm having them back this week to help me with ice problems in my gutters. I have no doubt they will solve it right away. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

Haven Handyman, LLC

Great company. Can tackle a variety of jobs big or small. Jason just completed several items on my…read morehome improvement To-Do List. He also built a new deck for my garden shed. Very knowledgeable and offers good recommendations. Will definitely be calling again.

From the owner: Establishing long-lasting relationships with customers so they always have someone to call whenever…read moreyou're in need of service jobs big or small.

KG Painters

(2 reviews)

Sweet Kind Professional Understanding Flexible The repair…read moreand painting of the ceiling look like nothing ever happened. Best experience I have ever had with painters or handyman ever. Wow. Hire them!

Responsive, timely, very detail-oriented. KG made a pre-fab 10x14 shed look like a custom-built…read moreextension of our home. Have my recommendation without hesitation.

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Classic Flooring

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TriElement Fabrication

A talented company that was professional, clean and creative. Really enjoyed the renovation process…read morefrom start to finish. We hired them to come back in the spring to install a retaining wall adjacent our driveway. Pricing was consistent with quotes but offered more value in what they were providing for our renovation.

Sam Floor Sanding

(2 reviews)

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Demetria's Team-the Real Estate Group

3.0