A few weeks ago, I chose Design Fencing (designfencing@aol.com) to install a new fence in my yard,…read moreeven though I had used another fencing company twice before (I won't name them) to install a fence. They did great work before, and I was very satisfied then, but this time I didn't choose them. I read some recent negative reviews online, and their salesman didn't always get back to me in a timely manner about my quotes and answering my questions. I also asked if his company could repair a gate that needed to be rehung. He told me "No, my company doesn't do repairs. We replace." Well, that was not an answer I wanted to hear. So, I then went and got my second estimate, which was from Design Fencing. Their original quote for my project from Design Fencing was several hundreds of dollars higher, but Michael, their salesman, worked with me on lowering the price to my satisfaction. Michael also told me that his company would be willing to rehang the gate that I wanted to be fixed. Michael was very persistent asking if I had questions or concerns. He sent me frequent updates and texts asking if I had made my decision in choosing a fencing company. He didn't pressure me, but he was persistent in his communication, which greatly impressed me. He sent me a link to check out his company's positive reviews, and he also discussed with me his company's warranty policy. I decided to hire Design Fencing. I gave Michael a deposit of $540.00 to order supplies, and the balance was due after the job's completion. Michael told me that the fence would be put up three to six weeks later, which was fine with me. I paid by check since a credit card payment would incur a charge. The fence was put up within that time frame that we discussed. Joe, a middleman, worked with me on connecting with Anthony, his foreman. Today, Anthony arrived with two or three workers a little after 9 AM, and they were done with the project about 12:10. I was told it would take about three hours, and it did. Before they began, Anthony and I went over what was to be done and to make sure we were both on the same page. He then asked for access to an outdoor electrical outlet and to water to mix cement. The job was completed quickly and efficiently. Anthony and his crew cleaned up and took away an old gate that had been up before that was replaced with a new gate. Anthony was friendly and professional. His workers were also polite and pleasant. Even though Design Fencing's quote was still higher than my first estimate from my previously used company, I decided to go with Design Fencing for their great reviews, warranty, and their great communication with me. I figured the extra money spent was worth it. So, assuming my fence will be sturdy and last for years to come, I greatly recommend Design Fencing!

Had a wonderful experience, couldnt say a bad thing about the job. They were there when they said…read moreand finished on time. Recommend 100 %​

Agalliu did a great job turning around a whole house for my event space! They painted and did…read morerepairs in record time for a great price. I strongly recommend their team!

We recently had both a full bathroom and half bathroom renovated by Agalliu Contracting. We'd met…read morewith the owner, Matt, a few years back to quote the same, but were tripped up with life and not in a position to proceed. During the quoting process, Matt was very transparent in informing us about a variable plumbing cost that could exist based on the building's management and their requirements. It was more than a marginal increase to say the least. However, none of the other contracting companies even mentioned this; they built it into their pricing regardless of whether it was necessary or not. In addition to our research, this honestly was why we chose to reach out only to Agalliu when we were ready to proceed. In keeping with his transparency, Matt was up front in telling us during the re-quoting that we would have been better off financially to have done the work when we first met as everything had increased. Given the economy, this wasn't exactly news. That said, the price adjustment was actually less than we'd expected and the same 8-10 week timeline was quoted for the down-to-studs effort. Every phase of the project went well. The contractors were all polite and pleasant. They cleaned up well and clearly worked to avoid any collateral damage to any other areas of the apartment. The only schedule disruption was due to a condition with the building's pipes and not the responsibility of Agalliu Contracting. In short, after demolition Matt had strongly suggested we have our building's Super look over the other exposed pipes that were outside of our commitment to fix to ensure he did not have any issues or concerns that may be the building's responsibility to repair. In doing so, a pipe was identified as overly weathered and could possibly fail at some point in the future, jeopardizing the work we'd done (yes, we and the building have insurance but who wants to deal with that headache). After discussing with Agalliu, the Super, and the Building Management, we all agreed the piping needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, this was right at the point where the wall needed to be closed, so we encountered a minor delay. Again, definitely not the fault of Agalliu, who enthusiastically favored getting the repair done to avoid future problems even if this delayed the effort. Even with the delay, they still finished a week early. My wife and I were very happy with not only the end result, but also the process. The tile work is beautiful and thoughtfully applied, such as making sure cut pieces are the same size and symmetric. The finishes were also installed quickly and with consideration to our desired positioning. Matt was never more than a call or text away and visited most every day. He engaged with the Superintendent directly to minimize or avoid any impact to our neighbors and other tenants. If we had any questions, he was very quick to address and let us know our options if there was any downstream impact. We will recommend to anyone who asks and even discussed other projects as this one was completing. Thank you again.

Kenny was great to work with on a multi-phased renovation project to our multi-family home…read more This included moving a medical room (at home hemodialysis), modifying a dining room into a master suite, and renovating a second master suite area which entailed bringing original walls to stud and entirely rebuilding the associated bathroom. Kenny even built a custom built in with teak shelves for the bathroom himself. He was knowledgeable and helped guide us in making the most practical and functional choices along the way. Everything was on time and on par with the pre-provided quote. We will definitely be working with Kenny on additional projects!

From the owner: Kaplan Construction is owned and operated by a 23 year experienced tradesman. Offering modern…read moretechniques to help repair and renovate your home to a higher level. When you contact us you will be able to speak to Kenny Kaplan, owner operator and schedule your free on site estimate.

I hired AKO Builders to replace an old wooden pool deck with trex. They did a wonderful job and…read morewere so easy to work with! I highly recommend AKO!

We chose AKO Builders to build our new composite deck and we could not be happier…read more Ark is extremely knowledgeable, professional, fair, and a real pleasure to work with. He stopped by every day to check on the progress and to go over details with us. He provided helpful insight into the design and choice of materials, particularly the rails and skirt. Mattas was the lead carpenter on our job and his carpentry skills are exceptional. He is meticulous, focused, and takes pride in his work. His partner, Arsen, was professional, conscientious, and hard working. They demolished and removed our old wood deck impressively neatly and swiftly. They worked through several days of extreme heat and beating sun and never slowed down. They were punctual, worked long days, cleaned up the jobsite before going home each evening, and completed the job sooner than we ever expected. This was the most pleasant experience that we have ever had with a contractor doing work on our home, and the deck came out even more beautiful than we could have hoped for. We strongly and highly recommend AKO Builders and will definitely work with them again when another home improvement project arises.

I called to inquire about entry door installation. Perhaps a storm door as well. I was told that…read morethey only deal with one brand and that brand is ProVia (way outside my price range). I guess if people don't want to buy ProVia you can't get this outfit to work for you. I always thought Home Improvement Companies gave you options....... Call me baffled!

Professional organization that did an outstanding job on our projects, can't recommend enough.read more

Extremely unprofessional. Paid $7000+ for a full property fence + driveway gate. The fence and gate…read moreseem sturdy but they left a mess all over my property. Stained my brand new concrete. Had to walk around the whole property and wash all the dirt marks off the white vinyl fence because they couldn't be bothered to do so. And most importantly he charged nearly $2000 for a driveway gate that doesn't stay open. Why? Because only one side has a drop rod. When questioned about the issue his response was for me to go to Lowes, buy the parts, and fix it myself. I bought the hardware but don't have the tools to drill the hole in the concrete for the rod. Been calling/texting for more than a month now for him to complete the job he was paid for. If you do use this company I would recommend making sure everything is 100% before you pay him, because once he has your money you will never see or hear from him again. Had used years before with good success but obviously quality has fallen off sharply. Honestly I would just use someone else. Tony obviously does not stand by his work like he claims in his advertisement.

Doesn't respond to calls or texts. Didn't finish the job. Tony is the worse business man there is.read more

Had a 10/10 experience with Brooklyn Handy!! Jack helped us hang a variety of items in our house…read moreand did it with perfection. We've been searching for the perfect handyman and Jack is definitely it! He actually cares about the structure of your apartment, understands studs, measures for accuracy, and was friendly/trustworthy. Already hiring him for our next project!!!

Jack responded almost immediately with a sensible quote and was able to come the next day to…read morerecaulk my tube and window. My building is super old and I had done an awful job the year before so the work was cut out for him. He was on time, super nice, he worked despite it being a hot summer day in a bathroom with no AC and got the job done beautiful. Strongly recommend!

We had a very great experience with Endi from this company today. I reached out to them this…read moremorning for help with installing a new kitchen sink and the piping below the sink. Endi responded within 5 minutes of the request. Was very knowledgeable in helping me understand what to do and what I needed for him to complete the job. He had great communication with me the entiretime. In addition to being able to come out the same day, within a few hours to complete the job. He did a great job and we love our new sink. In addition, he looked over other projects we were looking to get completed in the near future. Which he prepared a quote for all work the same day. We will definitely use him again and will also share his contact with friends.

ETG was extremely nice and helpful! I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help.read more