I've had some bad experiences with contractors in the past, but this was by far the worst. It began…read morewhen during our initial meeting, he called me a "potty mouth" in my own home in front of my family. Despite that, I did not expect the frustration, sexism, and rudeness that continued while working with him. We hired him to create built in bookcases among several other contracting tasks. I offered to show him pictures of what we wanted, but he declined to look at them. When I asked him for a sketch, he told me it was a really simple design and he didn't need to do that. When my father called, he agreed (a pattern where he would not listen to me, a woman, but would listen to my father.) Well, eventually. He first needed to tell my father that the rest of what he'd been hired for would not "be worth it" for him to do if he didn't do the bookcase project for us. He also felt the need to say that he's been doing this job for 30 years and he does great work. I guess he couldn't stand his competency being questioned, but anyone who needs to say that and can't prove it by their actions and the way they treat people? Yeah. After that, an architect came out with Joseph to look at the space and work on a sketch. During that meeting, I asked again if he wanted to look at pictures of what I wanted, but he declined. I tried to explain verbally, but that also went poorly. For example, I asked if he could install a shelf above the television, and he told me that was impossible and would look terrible, which was baffling to me as this is pretty common. After trying for several minutes to explain, and receiving very dismissive and hostile comments from Joseph, the architect took pity on me and tried to explain to Joseph what I wanted. When the architect explained it, Joseph agreed that was probably possible and he guessed he could do it. After this meeting, he told me that he'd call in a few days to schedule a time for install. When I hadn't heard from him, my father again called and he promised he'd get the sketch to us within 10 days of the original meeting. After 11 days, I call him to ask what's going on and he tells me it'll be a few more days, but he can give us our deposit back. He's not very nice throughout this entire phone call. I call him the next day and ask for the deposit back because frankly I'm tired of the sexism and rudeness, and don't trust him to do good work for us anymore. He seems to have changed his tune as he now tells me he doesn't understand what the problem is since it's only 2 days after he said he would get the sketch for us, "But if that's what you want to do, fine," and hangs up on me. He calls a few days later to say the check is in the mail and to assure me that "I don't have a problem with giving this project up." He does not apologize or give any indication that he's caused us any hardship or treated us poorly, but no surprise there. During that call, he also mentions that he may need to charge for the sketch if it has already been started. Apparently, it is now finished (amazing how money can motivate), and charges us $150 for this, which is ridiculous given that every company I've been interviewing since has given this to us for free before we even hire them. Also, if he had the sketch already, why couldn't he just give it to us on time? Joseph called back a couple hours later, which I didn't answer because I was frankly tired of the verbal abuse. Joseph is associated with both HLF Construction and North Coast. I would never use him or any company associated with him given the abysmal way he treated me and my family during this process. Forget the $150 he wrongly charged us, I'd just like back those 4 weeks of my life where he did absolutely nothing and treated me horribly. Save yourself the money and the trouble- he and his companies are NOT WORTH IT!

We used HLF Homes to add a significant addition that increased our kitchen size and added a main…read morebathroom. Howard was always on site making sure progress continued. And he answered all of my questions. And all of his contractors did great work. I plan to use them again in the future for other projects.

We made a contract with Al to replace our concrete driveway…read more We'd seen their work around the neighborhood and were impressed. We gave him a security deposit of $500. A week later we experienced a budget-busting home emergency. I called Al to explain that we wouldn't be able to follow through. He replied: "Well, then. I'll need to return your deposit." No questions, no hesitation, no B.S.! ...honest, ethical, businesses deserve a shout-out every now and then. :)

Had a new patio put on, about 900 sq ft.². Tomaro did an excellent job. They are very meticulous…read morewith their work, and we are extremely pleased with our beautiful patio and fire pit.

I filled out my repair information on the online application on 5/8, no response by 5/11 called…read morecell talked to husband said his wife must be behind, so he'd let his wife know. It's now 5/18 and still no call back and this is just to schedule an estimate. I'm not impressed.

We had Aurora Remodeling update 2 bathrooms and our laundry room. They did a great job. They were…read moreprofessional and on time each day. Communication was very good throughout the process. I would highly recommend them for any project you have.

Alex and his crew did a fantastic job designing and remodeling a first floor master suite for us…read more They took a little used living room and den and turned it into a beautiful bedroom, walk-in closet, and showroom ready bathroom. His wife, Julia, designed the space, while Alex and his workers made everything to perfect specifications, including making doors. They used upscale materials, had to overcome some plumbing and lighting challenges, and guided the project to a perfect finish. I would trust Alex with ANY home project, he's fair in his pricing, honest with his opinions, and trustworthy in all areas. And he's a nice guy!

Everything as a company they don't respond or show up on time it been 3 months only finish have the…read morework and got paid upfront

Selling my Harbortowne Point Condo in Fairport Harbor. LMI is charging $136 for the courtesy of…read moreproviding a statement showing the $310 a month HOA fees are up to date. Are you kidding. I thought that was part of their scope of work for the $310/month HOA fees. Would recommend to the remaining owners they toss LMI out as soon as possible.

I normally perform many of my home maintenance and repair projects, but this year am too busy so I…read morehired LMI to clean my gutters. I liked that I received a telephone call ahead of their visit. They did an awesome job and the only evidence they left behind was a tag on my door that advised me that they had been there. All debris was hauled away too! I will be hiring them again for more projects in the near future. Job well done.

Inflated prices by over 600%, insisted on me paying for materials and half of labor before starting…read morebasic repairs, handyman work. After being under severe stress to get my repairs done, and before getting estimates from other subs, I reluctantly agreed to Zelle him money for "materials and some labor". Thankfully, before he started, I had another estimate with a more reliable contractor who went ahead and purchased the materials and send me a photo of the receipt. David's "materials costs" were $600, per his proposal and $800 for labor. The better contractor showed a receipt from Lowes for $70 for ALL MATERIALS!! Additionally, the contractor I went with only charged me $400 for labor!!! I immediately requested a refund from David, which he agreed to. Two days later, no refund. I texted him a few times, didn't hear anything back. I even texted him this review, no response! I will now have to file a claim with my bank. He is a total ripoff artist, liar and hounds potential clients until you agree or block him. DO NOT HIRE HIM!! BEWARE! He did no work and isn't willingly giving me my money back! $800!!!! Crazy. He shouldn't even be on Yelp.

I would not advise hiring him. He's very persistent in asking for your business because he needs…read morethe money. Once he started my project he would ask for more money before he finished portions that we agreed to. Save yourself the headache.... KEEP LOOKING, he's not it. If you need a sign here it is. He's not licensed, he'll get it done but his work is sloppy. You will have to pay someone else to fix his mess ups.

We were told he would get back to us in a week with an estimate for a home addition project. After…read morefive weeks with no follow up I sent an email, which went unanswered, then I called and left a message with the receptionist. Two days later I finally got a reply to my email asking me to supply him with the blueprints for our project. Obviously he forgot about this meeting because he was supposed to come up with a design plan for us. Sent another email to him and never heard back. Not impressed. Chris K.

We had 5 estimates done for our master bath remodel. None of the other Contractors made us feel…read morecomfortable either with their demeanor or their pricing. We decided to go with Tamer Construction. I was a little nervous as I have heard stories about other contractors from friends and family that were less than spectacular. However, our experience with Tamer was spectacular. From the initial visit to the completion of the project, it was a seemless and hassle free experience. Tom the Project Manager kept us in the loop during the whole remodel. Kyle the Carpenter (Jack of all trades) did an excellent job and always cleaned up his work area. Tony the Tile Contractor did a wonderful job on the tile. It's like artwork. Needless to say I couldn't be happier with the price and the quality of work. I would highly recommend Tamer Construction to anyone looking for a remodel.

Where do I even begin? Perrino Custom Builders just completed a total remodel of our home and the…read moreexperience was nothing short of extraordinary. This was a significant, complex project and they delivered a result that is truly our dream come true -- and due to changes in my schedule, they adjusted to accommodate and finish an entire month ahead of schedule. Donna was an absolute force as our project manager. Her attention to detail was exceptional -- nothing escaped her eye. She kept the project moving, stayed ahead of every milestone, addressed our every need before we ask, and consistently went above and beyond what we could have expected. She is professional and exceptional in all details of the project, making sure options were presented and detailed correctly. Aretha, our designer, listened and understood our vision. She assisted with our selection process which then made the vision come to life in ways that exceeded our imagination. And Tony -- as the owner of the company, remained personally involved throughout the entire process. That level of commitment from the top says everything about the culture and character of the Perrino organization. Beyond their professionalism, these are just wonderful people -- warm, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in their clients. And the craftsmanship? Among the finest we have ever seen -- their tradesmen are simply superior in skill and execution, and it shows in every detail of the finished product. Every accolade we could offer still falls short of the full picture of how remarkable Perrino Custom Builders was in every stage of the remodel. Whether your project is large or small, do not hesitate to reach out -- you will be absolutely blown away by what they deliver.

We contacted Perrino in 2021 about reworking our detached garage space. It required a $2500…read moreretainer that would be put towards the build of the project. We went back and forth several times (as seen in attached emails) that the drawing measurements were not correct and our contact there agreed. While still not having correct dimensions, we were quoted $123,00+. We decided to pause to save money and work to getting the correct measurements. I contacted them in September to see if we can finalize the plans and move forward. Knowing pricing would have changed but we have saved to do this job. As you can see in the emails, we were offered a few options to move forward; one of which is paying another $2500 to the same company which didn't make sense to us. We asked to speak to an owner and Pat did reach out immediately. He clearly doesn't know the job or the situation as he said in asking to move house walls and we need new plans. I said it was detached and we never had correct plans drawn. He said they supplied plans and it's not his fault I'm unhappy and that picky. When I said we are just off by a few feet with this building he offered to come out. He asked for our address and then said we are far out and they are very busy so he wasn't sure he would continue with us as a client. I said you took our retainer and now you won't work with us? He said he would come out and see and I asked if I needed our lawyer present since he is refusing to work with us. He told me he will not come if a lawyer is present and I said ok, just us and he hung up. I sent an email recap and he finally emailed my husband. After $2500,we don't have plans for a garage after several basic attempts and a company that took our money no problem.