We found Colosseum Remodeling via Home Advisor and am so glad we did. The work of this company was…read morepure quality with great attention to detail that was also reasonably priced. My wife had a vision and he brought it to fruition. The house received a total facelift with the removal of the vinyl siding and addition of hardi plank, a new front porch, new front door, stately columns, and a fresh coat of paint. He was so upset when the project went over his timeline that he replaced a section of the roof at no extra charge. I would highly recommend his team as he truly cares about making the customer happy!

I found Paolo at Colloseum Remodeling and finally hit the jackpot with a solid, quality contractor…read morein the Lexington, VA area. Ive found it hard to find quality guys in the local area - they are always busy or taking breaks for deer season, etc. Paolo was responsive, courteous and best of all, built me a huge deck off of my second home that is so solid, I believe it will be there long after the home rots away. During the project, he replaced a rotted joist, added tyvek tthat was missing and repaired flashing and filled gaps at my door jams - problems he noticed as the project went forward. He didn't make up any of the issues - got to see them all first hand and was pleased that he brought them to my attention instead of just slapping up a deck and taking my money and running. He truly cares about the quality of his work and it shows. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing repairs, remodeling or decking. I will be hiring him again.

I had a 4-month contract with TEAL, and Troy Yancey showed up on the job 4 times.  I was there…read morealmost every day.  I requested holes in my Hardie battens be caulked with the matching caulk. The sub-contractor smeared the caulk, and it bleached in 3 months.  My house looked like a spotted leopard.  I met with Troy Yancey, and he agreed to fix it.  After 6 months of waiting, I got a lawyer.  Troy agreed it needed to be fixed but did not take any meaningful action.  I had to contact Hardie, the caulk manufacturer and Sherwin Williams to find a solution (I did Troy's job).  Ultimately, the entire Hardie exterior of my house had to be painted (by a painter of Troy's choice), defeating the reason for going with no maintenance Hardie siding. TEAL Construction left me disappointed, to be polite.

TEAL recently did the renovation of our master bathroom and kitchen. We are not only very happy…read morewith the results, but also with the process - not without its hiccups, as with all renovation projects, but whenever one arose, Troy was very efficient and persistent in resolving it. We appreciated his accessibility and good communication. His employees are great - professional, good at what they do, and very personable; they always took the time to answer my questions thoroughly and explain what they were doing if I asked. They identified and fixed several problems we didn't know we had (but did not go looking for things to fix that didn't need it). Highly recommended, they really know what they are doing.

I can't say enough good things about my experience with James River builders. An unknown…read morerefrigerator leak ruined my hardwood floors in my kitchen, making Mike and his team were professional and easy to work with and did a great job of answering all my questions and . I would highly recommend James River builders to anyone and I am grateful for the work that they my kitchen. Christine L.

I highly recommend James River Builders! I recently had water damage in my home. They restored my…read morebathroom, kitchen ceiling, and my upstairs carpet. They were very quick to finish these projects and very professional. The contractor and his crew were very easy to work with and they were so kind to me since I was so stressed and overwhelmed from all the damage. I was so pleased with the finish work. I am so grateful for all of their hard work! Again, I highly recommend them!

I found a small section of shingle on my deck and assumed that there was a tiny section of roof…read morethat needed to be repaired. One company said they couldn't even do an estimate until the end of June. Another came out and said I needed a new roof. Rooftop is well known and well respected in Charlottesville and they said they would send someone out the next day. If it was in fact a small job, they would just complete it. If major, they'd give me an estimate. True to their word, two workers appeared the next day and were quickly up on the roof. I heard hammering in an area other than the one I knew about. They told me there was another small area that was missing and the workers quickly repaired both and were gone. Price was very fair and I would use them again without question.

Very responsive, good value, and work was well done. Mr…read moreFlores was easy to work with and completed the job quickly.

I purchased a new home from Southern Development about 2 years ago. Unbeknownst to anyone, when the…read morebaseboards were installed, a high-pressured nail gun used to install the baseboards punctured a bathroom pipe. There was no leak...until the nail rusted and the pipe leaked, which was when I had owned the home for 2 years, outside of the new home warranty period. To be clear, the pipe was punctured at the baseboard level, with a nail from a nail gun; there can be no dispute that this occurred during construction. I was out of town when this happened, and the damage was significant. I contacted Southern Development. Mr. Soles initially expressed "concern" and asked to view the property, which I permitted. Next, he asked for reports from the independent third parties that mitigated and repaired the damage, which clearly detailed the cause and the extent of the damage. I provided him with what he asked for. After much delay and some prompting, I got a response from Mr. Soles indicating that my insurance company was suing Southern Development (which is not surprising given their negligence and clear culpability). He then cut off contact with me. I am left to pursue litigation to recover losses that are not covered by my policy, on what is essentially a "brand-new" home. What I asked for from Southern Development was a dollar per dollar reimbursement for uncovered expenses, never mind the aggravation, inconvenience and time lost because of their negligence. Home builders are all smiles on the front end, when you fork out hundreds of thousands of dollars to purchase a home. My experience offered a glimpse at how this builder responded when they produced a substandard product, which was to do nothing. Southern Development will tell you they are a smaller, independent builder, and that they "like it that way" so they can focus on quality and customer service. They will tell you how much the owner Frank Ballif cares about the people that buy his product. My experience was that Southern Development built a lemon, and when they had the opportunity to do the right thing to rectify their poor construction, they quickly abandoned those tenants of quality and customer service. We all must buy a home from someone, but I would strongly encourage you to look to another builder. Southern Development does not stand behind their product, which apparently is not as sound as they would like you to believe. I would also encourage anyone who does have a problem with them to immediately seek legal counsel; do not be fooled by the false care and concern they initially show you because they are only seeking information to protect themselves.

I Regret This Purchase Every Single Day!…read more I don't even know where to begin. Buying a home from Southern Development has been one of the most disappointing, disheartening experiences of my life. What was supposed to be a fresh start in a brand-new home has turned into a constant source of stress, frustration, and regret. I should have known something was wrong when the house wasn't even finished at closing. I was assured that everything would be taken care of quickly, but here I am, a month later, still waiting. And every single day, I find something else wrong. On day five, the water heater failed. Five days in, and I had no hot water. That alone should have been a red flag, but it was only the beginning. The electrical work is faulty throughout the house. The refrigerator trips the breaker constantly. I never know if I'll wake up to spoiled food. If something as basic as the wiring is unreliable, I shudder to think what else is hidden behind the walls. The primary bathroom is unfinished. Not only was it never completed, but now there's water damage from the unfinished shower surround. I worry about what's happening beneath the surface--water damage this early means long-term problems down the road. The craftsmanship is nowhere near the quality expected for the cost of this home. The price I paid does not reflect the poor workmanship--sloppy construction, careless finishing, and corners cut everywhere I look. I paid for a well-built home, and instead, I'm left with a rushed, incomplete mess. Everywhere I look, I find something wrong. Holes in the walls hidden behind cabinets, holes in the cabinets themselves, patchwork that looks rushed and sloppy. It's as if they walked away mid-construction and never looked back. The exterior is just as bad. The landscaping is incomplete, the house hasn't been power washed, and the driveway and walkways are so muddy that anyone coming inside tracks dirt everywhere. Keeping the house clean is impossible--it feels like I'm living in a construction site rather than a finished home. The warranty team is useless. I was told that Southern Development had a team to address post-closing issues, but I have yet to hear from them. The length of time between my service requests and actually getting anything done is unacceptable. I am still waiting for work that is necessary just to make my home fully livable. What makes all of this even more infuriating is that the houses directly next to mine--built by the same company--are being completed, while mine remains unfinished. Their yards are fully landscaped with sod, their homes have been power washed and cleaned, and their driveways and walkways are pristine. Meanwhile, I'm left with mud, mess, and incomplete work. I have even gone out of my way to ask my neighbors how many unfinished items they were forced to close on, and not one of them had "punch list" items left undone. It is beyond frustrating to watch homes around me being wrapped up properly while I am left dealing with daily reminders of Southern Development's failure to complete what they started. And on top of everything, any work that needs to be done requires me to be home. That means I have to continuously take time off work just to let their crews in to fix the mistakes they never should have made in the first place. The financial and emotional burden of this house just keeps growing. To make matters worse, the workers they do send are filthy. Now that I've moved in, they track dirt, mud, and dust all over my house and furniture every time they come in to do work. I feel like I'm constantly cleaning up after them, in a home that should have been move-in ready a month ago. I can't even put into words how disheartening this experience has been. Every time I walk through the door, instead of feeling excited or at peace, I feel nothing but regret. This house was supposed to be my home, but instead, it feels like a mistake I can't undo. If I could go back in time, I would walk away. I would never buy from Southern Development again, and I urge anyone considering it to think twice. Once they have your money, you're on your own. And if my experience is anything to go by, you'll be left with a house that feels unfinished, neglected, and completely overwhelming. I regret this purchase every single day.

No communication during process. They make tremendous promises as they try to get your business,…read morebut when it gets too difficult to work with the insurance company they just hope you go away. Nothing but "crickets" ! Don't waste your time. We've moved on.

My 100+ year old roof was leaking and Holloway was suggested so I called. The service was…read morewonderful! The roof was inspected, the leak located, a solution proposed, and an estimate given. The assigned workers arrived on time, answered all of my questions, and completed the work at the estimated cost. These folks are superior from start to finish, including the office staff who kept me up-to-date. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend The Garage Guy LLC. Dale was great to work with. He spent a lot of time with us…read moreon the phone and in person going over all options available for us to build on a very steep lot. He was very patient and wanted to make sure we were happy with the location and the finished product. After signing the contract the 12x27 shed was built in 2 days! This is high quality custom built compared to buying a stick built product, pre-made at a fair cost. I will be reaching out to Dale in the future for more projects.

The Evergreen team has been great to work with throughout our home building process. I followed…read moreand took pictures of every part as it was being built. The material used was "grade A" and the subcontractors were very professional. We are very happy with the home and I would recommended Evergreen to anyone.