We just completed our 2nd renovation project with Ken and his team…read more We had our kitchen gutted and rebuilt a few years ago and we just finished a bathroom gut and rebuild last week. Ken was always just a quick call or text away for any questions, concerns or work order changes. I can't say enough about his team (Leo, Jose and their assistants). The work they performed was top notch. We are so happy with the results of both our kitchen and new bathroom and we have received many compliments on both. I highly recommend Highland Custom Renovations.

Working with Highland was generally a pleasant experience for a recent bathroom renovation…read more Some renovators are astronomically priced, some are questionable with how they can offer certain services at low prices. Ken at Highland provided a reasonable quote for my bathroom that needed some work. His communication was excellent throughout the service. The project was completed on time, though I was a bit nervous about reaching the end by our target completion date. After squeezing in a Saturday with work and a very long day running till 7 PM, we were back in track. In the end, I was satisfied. His workers keep the job clean. They put drop clothes throughout the path leading to the area of work, kept the demo contained and at the end of every day, my house wasn't messy. A splatter here and there were found, but Ken was responsive at asking his staff to remedy. I would suggest being very careful about any suggestions or efforts that may seem extra and are not written in your contract. I was surprised with an extra charge at the end for a ceiling light that a worker mentioned to me. However, he never gave me a price for the light or an updated contract. The additional cost was only brought to my attention when the final payment was due. So, just be mindful and ask for clarity in all work. I would contact this business again for services and am generally satisfied.

Shawn is a highly experienced roofer and general contractor. He is honest, knowledgeable, and hard…read moreworking. My husband and I hired him to install a roof antenna - he was very thoughtful about the best way to do the installation and took care to make sure it was done safely and with the most minimal impact on sight lines both on the exterior of the house and inside our den. He also took care of helping fix up a caulking job in the bathroom that was not properly done by someone before him--again with precision and care. And he helped us install our new mailbox. He is our first stop for all things general contracting, and he's great about referrals if one is needed. He is prompt with returning calls and providing guidance. Highly recommend!

If I could have, there would be NO stars…read more They were the first name given to us by our insurance company to clean up a catastrophe in February. Our pergola on the deck tore away from the siding, taking the siding with it, trashing our deck due to snow damage. All Shawn came to "clean up" the debris two days later. There was still snow on the deck and they placed my table and eight chairs on top of each other on snow that was still to melt - the chairs cost about $1,000 each. They had no regard for our personal property. As the snow melted, the chairs shifted and some fell, causing damage. They pushed some snow off the deck and left it too close to the deck. The day after they left, the weather warmed up and the rain that was expected came. We have never had water in our basement - all of a sudden we had water coming in. As it turns out, the pile they left was now melting and had nowhere else to go, so it was coming into my basement. My son & his friend plowed & shoveled to push the snow away from the house and make a path for the snow to melt away from the house, but could niot touch the All Shawn pile - there were too many small pieces of debris, nails etc... left in the pile. It was too dangerous. All Shawn was made to come back and deal with the debris filled snow pile. They were so haphazard, careless, about it, that my husband had to go out and guide/help to get it done properly. I would not recommend this company. I did not have them come back to do the construction work to rebuild.

Ophir Design Concepts exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Professional, creative, and…read moredetail-oriented, they brought our vision to life and went above and beyond, especially navigating a difficult permit approval process with the town. Ophir was also readily available to support us even when it wasn't directly related to his team, which we truly appreciated. Our contractor has yet to begin, but we are confident the final construction will reflect this beautiful design. Communication was seamless throughout, and the result so far speaks for itself. Highly recommend for anyone looking for reliable, top-tier design work. We can't wait to reach out to Ophir for our next project!

I have known Ophir for a few years now, having first worked with him when he designed our Primary…read moreBathroom five years ago. Based on that positive experience, we recently reached out to him again to redesign our kitchen. Ophir's dedication to his clients is truly outstanding performance . He listens attentively to all our requests and translates them into a creative and functional design. His ability to balance our needs with innovative ideas resulted in a space that not only meets our expectations but exceeds them in terms of aesthetics and practicality. Throughout both projects, Ophir demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a genuine commitment to ensuring we were satisfied with every detail. The drawings were clear to our contractor and the building department that simplified the process. We are thrilled with our new kitchen and our open space design. We continue to receive compliments on the primary bathroom he designed. If you are looking for a designer who truly cares about his clients and delivers outstanding results, I highly recommend Ophir design concepts.

We hired Robert Caputo to Power wash and stain our cedar shake home. Robert's team was terrific!…read moreThey we so neat, taking care while removing outdoor mounted speakers, light fixtures and, they were also able to hang a new ceiling fan for us. Each day, usually twice a day Robert would swing by and check on the job, which we really appreciated. Robert and his team also repaired a portion of our deck that had rotted. The replacement boards were painted to match perfectly to the existing color. We highly recommend Robert Caputo Power Washing!!

I have used Caputo painting several times and they have and they have never disappointed me. They…read morecarefully prepped each time to protect all the furniture and floors. Their work is meticulous. they cleaned up at the end of every job. There was even one occasion where we did not like the color one accent wall was painted, and the owner, Rob, repainted it for us at no additional charge. I would use them again in the future with no hesitation.

Second job Dave and his company had completed for us. Could not be happier with the design and…read moreexecution. Job was completed on time and exceeds all expectations! Highly recommend.

After using a few landscapers, we finally found one that actually works! The owner Dave is very…read morecreative with design (plant selection, placement, pavers, retaining walls, walkways, patios, etc.) and can deliver timely and totally within budgetary guidelines. We have used his group for the past 5 or 6 years now and we always received compliments on our lawn, design and care. Our neighbors often stop buy during the spring and summer to view the perennials as they begin their blooming rotations. If you want to contract this group for the season - it's best to do so early so that you can assure your spot in the weekly line-up.

Nicholas Contracting did our split-level gut renovation recently. We could not have been happier…read more Brothers Nick, Mario, and Anthony and their crew of regular workers brought a level of craftsmanship to our project that just isn't seen anymore. Nick came highly recommended from two neighbors and a local friend who'd used Nick & team for not only their primary home but for their vacation home, as well. Nick or Mario are on site every day work is happening, and they run a tight ship - thorough, quick, and clean. This was our first renovation, so we weren't always able to articulate our requests in contractor-speak. Nick was especially adept at interpreting what we were asking for, and he was a problem solver who could figure out a way to make our "while we're at it..." requests happen without ever involving our architect. And he has a memory like a trap -- you think your "hey what if we..." questions are being humored, but he makes all of those things happen or gives you a valid reason why it couldn't. Whether it was huge mechanical projects like plumbing or electrical or intricate projects like tiling and molding, they approached it like the professionals and craftsmen they are. Mario took personal pride in his artistic tile layouts, even surprising us with a pattern in a notch in our shower. (We love it, and it tied the room together.) Being first-timers, we were frequently overwhelmed with the number of decisions we had to make, from dozens of wood flooring options to hundreds of tile options and dozens of appliances to plumbing fixtures. Nick was able to help us narrow our decisions, but when we just couldn't decide, he would make a final suggestion for us and we were always happy with his suggestion. Nick's network of trusted vendors was always spot-on, and they all know and trust Nick and vouch for his team. The end result was beyond our expectations. And Nick has responded to every question or request since finishing the project quickly and professionally. We recommend Nicholas Contracting without reservation.

I couldn't be happier with the service and results from my powerwashing experience with PWS. For…read morethe past couple years, our family has stared at moss covered, dirty, moldy trampoline on our property which has restricted our children from using it. In just 1 service call, Rich and his team went above and beyond to restore our trampoline to 'like new' and since then our kids haven't jumped off for even a second. The service was booked easily and the work was completed efficiently and in a safe and methodical manner. I will gladly be using PWS for future powerwashing needs.

I do not normally take the time to write reviews and I definitely do not enjoy speaking negatively…read moreabout small businesses. However, the poor quality of work and damage to my property caused by Rich / PWS of Bergen County was so abysmal that I felt the need to share these details with other potential customers. Make your own decisions, of course, but ignore my experience at your own peril. During and after completion of the job, there were a number of issues I raised to Rich. He accepted no responsibility for damage caused to my property, ignored the defects that I noted in his work, and was dismissive when I offered him opportunities to make things right. I am including some specific examples here, along with the attached photos, which speak for themselves. 1) Damaged Wood Front Door - PWS used bleach ("SH" or "Sodium Hypoclorite") under pressure to wash my front wood door. The result was that it stripped off some of the polyurethane finishing. Rich said his crew did not wash the front door - however - I have it on video. His proposed solution was to pay him several hundred dollars more to stain parts of my front door --- no thanks, Rich. I was quoted $3,500 by an actual professional to properly fix this damage, which requires sanding and refinishing two large front doors. 2) Unlevel Pavers - Despite paying over $1,600 to relevel a small section of pavers in front of my garage to direct the flow of water away from my home into a drain, what he instead did was create a new area for water to pool, making the problem even worse than when I started - both functionally and visually. When I raised this to Rich, he blamed me for agreeing to do it that way, which I obviously did not do knowingly, and even if it were a misunderstanding, his aggressively defensive response was unprofessional. His suggestion was to pay him more to fix it.  3) Damaged Hardie Board Siding - My #1 concern before having my home washed was to ensure the siding wouldn't get damaged. I discussed this concern with Rich extensively and he assured me that his process used a mix of safe chemicals and a safe level of pressure to avoid damage. When I pointed out the permanent marks on my siding to him, he said they were shadows from nearby trees and that his crew uses horizontal pressure washing strokes, so it couldn't have been him. Of course, I observed his crew making plenty of vertical strokes with high pressure. 4) Damage to Roof - When cleaning the gutters (part of his home wash package), parts of my roofline were pressure washed without my approval. This left the visual impact of having parts of my roof discolored and also washed off some of the shingle granules. When I raised this to Rich, he told me "The guys are up there on your roof fighting for their lives with pressure washers, what do you expect?" His suggestion to correct the defect was to "rub dirt on the clean part" or pay another $700 to wash parts of my roof. 5) Incorrect Application of Polymeric Sand - I paid extra to have my pavers washed and "resanded" with polymeric sand, which when installed correctly is meant to harden. Days after the work was completed, I pointed out to Rich that there were numerous spots that were either very soft or where the polymer had washed away (leaving just plain old sand). He told me a combination of that's how it was supposed to look and that it would continue to harden, which was obviously not correct. A month later, the sand is already failing and has been washed/blown away in multiple places. 6) Plant Damage - Rich told me that they avoid damage to plants by spraying clean water on them before, during and after the chemical / bleach is applied. However, as you can see in the photos (taken over a month after the work), numerous plants and large areas of grass were permanently destroyed. If you've read this far - thank you. As I mentioned above, I don't take pleasure in causing a small  business to lose customers. However, there were simply too many issues with PWS and lost opportunities by Rich to fix them to ignore. The final straw was when I showed the work to another contractor - they were incredulous about how poor the work was. I suspect that Rich will respond to this review and again deny responsibility. Anyway - potential customers, you've been warned.

I had John power wash and stain my existing deck. He was responsive to my calls for a price and had…read morea very fair price for the work. The work was scheduled and he showed up as expected to not only start but complete the work. His work was excellent and neat and thorough. Completely a professional contractor. I am now going to have him paint my inside in the fall. A great person all around and he shows up without stalling for time.