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.

I contracted KPI to come in and re-stretch our carpets for our entire house. They came in at a…read moregreat price and did a phenomenal job. They also did an amazing job professionally steam cleaning our carpets and made all of my carpet look brand new. We saved thousands of dollars and we could not be happier. Amazing customer service. I would recommend KPI to everyone !

KPI did our hardwood floors two years ago and did a great job bringing them back to life. What I…read moredidn't know was that they also install cabinets and provide the cabinets. Their price was actually better than Home Depot and the quality was off the charts.

Overpriced, price gauge vibes. I was able to get twice the work for more than 1/2 their quote…read more Will not recommend

Their quote was fair and they brought the project in for the quoted amount. The door installation…read morepresented problems because the frame wasn't exactly square and trimming had to be done. They were persistent and the final product looks and works great. I would use them again, and probably will ask them to replace two more doors. Also, they are very nice guys and they clean up after themselves. They aim to please, and it shows.

We had a sofa which we spilled something on it and couldn't get the smell out of it trying a few…read moreremedies with no luck. Called Ameri-Best and they came over within a few days and tried their magic on the sofa. My wife was not happy because she still smelled some of the problem. So she called back and the owner came by and tried different chemicals and the sofa is now smell free! Very nice that a company will try to please their customers and they even came back and didn't charge an extra charge because of that. The original cost to clean the sofa was very reasonable.

These guys were fantastic! I called on a Monday and by Thursday they were out here. Extremely…read morereasonable price. Two guys worked very hard. My carpet had lots of spot stains and even some much larger ones. And also many years of collecting dirt with only normal vacuuming and no prior steam cleaning. The job these guys did doesn't seem real. Two sets of stairs and a hallway and two bedrooms and they all look the best they've looked in the 12 years I've been here. Amazing! Definitely would use again.

I absolutely recommend Armend's Painting and Contracting, LLC. They are true professionals, and the…read moreend result proves it! Our home hadn't been painted in 18 years and needed serious wall repairs. Because they are also a remodeling company, they were more than capable of handling every issue that might come up. Frank arrived quickly to give us a quote and started the job right away. Since my wife had just returned from a three-month hospitalization, I was worried about the stress of the project. However, the crew took care of all the heavy lifting and moving. They showed up on time every single day with a smile and treated my home with the utmost respect. Frank also gave excellent advice on paint colors when our initial samples didn't look right in the daylight. Furthermore, because they do remodeling, they had an electrician on hand. Frank's son, Armand, did an awesome job replacing our outlets, plates, and installing new lighting, which pulled the whole look together. The added cost was more than worth it. These are great, hardworking men who truly care about delivering a top-tier result. My only regret is waiting 18 years to hire them

Contracted Frank to paint the exterior trim on my home and hang new shutters. He provided a…read morecompetitive quote, arrived on time, on the scheduled day, and completed the job efficiently and promptly. Would definitely recommend his services to others looking for a reliable, qualified painter. He promptly provided licensure, proof of insurance and all the necessary credentials, which I never received from other "painters" who gave quotes. Will definitely hire him again should I have a painting or other improvement project. PS - Not sure why it's listing San Francisco as my location, but the work was completed in Naugatuck,CT

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.

We found Fresh Home Painting the way I prefer to find services: we asked someone we trusted for a…read morerecommendation. The job included staining some raw woodwork, stripping some wallpaper, and painting the walls and ceilings. Then we had them power wash and paint our aluminum siding. The most amazing thing was how well they matched the wood staining to the existing woodwork and cabinets in three different colors. Their workmanship was excellent, and the owner, Vince, kept on top of the whole process. We were very pleased.

Finding tradesmen is on my list of things I don't want to do. I don't know how to compare bids or…read morejudge the quality of the work, sometimes even after it's done. We found Fresh Home Painting by following a chain of trust. We started with a roofer we trusted, who recommended a general contractor, who in turn called in a painter he trusted. This was no small job. We needed new windows stained (different colors in different rooms to match exiting cabinets and woodwork), wallpaper removed, walls and ceilings painted, woodwork refreshed, our roof cleaned, and the outside of the house (aluminum siding) painted. Vince Bayeh came out with the GC, and we all worked together to decide exactly what needed to be done and how. We had already told the GC that quality was more important than speed or cost, and since we'd followed a chain of trusted professionals (who were transparent about their finders and referral fees) we threw ourselves on their mercy. Vince gave us a contract, not an estimate. It was a firm price for a detailed list of work to be done. We paid part when we signed the contract, part when work started, and the rest upon completion. We don't regret that one bit. Vince himself is a perfectionist, and so is his crew (up to five people, at some points). Vince and the GC spotted things on their final walkthrough that we would not have noticed for months, if ever, and they were fixed immediately. Vince assured us that if we had questions, we should call him and he would take care of it. We did have one issue, and not only did he come out the next day, but he took care of it himself in the same visit. I can't imagine a better experience.

First time, he responded immediately and did the job the same day. Be clear with your budget and…read moreByron will work with you. He drove far outside his area for my project and it got completed to my satisfaction. This was five stars. Second time, project did not go as well. In fact, the entire work area needed to be redone. This was not five stars. So, do your homework to see if he's the right fit for your specific project.

Byron is very conscientious and very good, i really enjoyed the work he performed, he went over and…read morebeyond what I needed. I highly recommend him for any projects you might have, I'm very pleased with that quality of the work that he did for me. Sincerely ER