Kirkpatrick Painting

Worst project ever. In March 2017 hired Two Rivers Custom Carpentry to renew our kitchen cabinets…read moreand do some minor woodwork. This was supposed to be a 3-4 week job complete before our daughters HS graduation in June. Gave Bryan a very large deposit check. Not only was the project not completed in June...it wasn't started. No meaningful work done until August. It's October 2017...job no where near complete. Left without cabinet and drawer fronts. Bryan took them in late August. We have had nothing but missed schedules, and lies on promises of completion. We have since moved on to reputable cabinet shop.

We had Two Rivers build and install some new bookcases/cabinets for us. In June we placed the order…read moreand were told it would take about 6 weeks. Initially, we were very happy with the design work and finalizing how the work would be done with attention to detail. In the end it took 4 months to get the bookcases installed, with long periods of no communication with us, despite our numerous calls and messages and leading us to believe he had taken our deposit and disappeared. The project remains unfinished as they have not completed some electrical and paint work. The painting they did do left paint spots on our wood floor and on the new cabinets. Since October we have only been able to make contact with Bryan twice, both times telling us he would be out to complete the work in a few days and then not showing up and not calling us. They have full payment now from us and extra payment for one other small job he was supposed to do. Now since late November, the phones are never answered, messages and letters not responded to. Our assumption now is that they have no intention of finishing the job and no intention of paying us back the money for incomplete work and the job that has not even been started. We are starting the legal process to recover the money owed to us for services that have not been rendered. Would not recommend Two Rivers at all. If you do decide to proceed with Two Rivers, do not pay a single cent until the job is fully completed.

Colonial Williamsburg Wheelwright

A lot of the CW tradeshops are located on sidestreets or in slightly out of the way places where if…read moreyou don't look close enough you can miss that they are even there. The Wheelwright shop is one of those places. The shop is located on Prince George Street about a half block off of the Palace Green. It's not too far off the beaten path but there is nothing else immediately around it either. The official name of the building is the Elkanah Deane Shop. The shop the same as the Elkanah Deane House next to it are not original buildings. Deane was an Irish coachmaker from New York who bought the land to build the shop from Dr. William Carter in 1772. Dr. Carter was a surgeon and along with his brother James ran an apothecary in the city. Their father John was the keeper of the Public Goal from 1731-1740. research.history.org/DigitalLibrary/view/index.cfm?doc=ResearchReports%5CRR0370.xml&highlight= The current guys at the shop are using woods like Elm, Ash and Oak for things such as wheels, carriages, carts, wagons and wheelbarrows. I asked them where they source their wood from and they said that they try as much as possible to get things from CW property. Events like Hurricane Michael provide the unintended benefit of trees falling on CW property which they are able to harvest and keep around until needed. What they can't get via CW they have a supplier from NJ that supplies whatever else they need. During my most recent visit they were working on a wheelbarrow which they said would be needed at some point next year so there was not a huge rush on the job and they were also working on a set of wheels for one of the carriages. The carriage wheels should be finished at some point early in 2019 when it could be easily pulled from service for a little while. No huge rush on them either but they know that date is coming and one was done with the second about half way there. With how CW uses their carriages a set of wheels lasts fifteen to twenty years versus the 18th century where wheels would have lasted considerably longer due to less use and not being on paved roads. If you go, the shop is open from 9-5 Sunday-Thursday (closed Friday & Saturday) and it should be a must visit stop as the guys there are awesome with explaining anything about what they do and you will learn a lot if you engage them. (The grey cat that for a long time hung out around the shop was since been adopted by a CW employee. Apparently CW now frowns upon the shops having mascots or shop animals.)

Like most of the trades they are of the side road. If you only have one day in Colonial…read moreWilliamsburg it can be a challenge to see everything. There are no demonstrations done at any of the shops, they are all doing real work with real orders from around the country in some cases. Located on Prince George Street across the street from the Wythe home sets the shop of the Wheelwright. It does not look like much, but they move a lot of product out and ship around the country. There are three sections to the shop. Two are inteior and the other is for outside work. As in all the CW trades you have supervisors, journeyman and possibly apprentices. The Men in this shop have over 10, some over 20 years experience which is common among the CW trades. On the day I was there the gentlemen was working on an axle for a wagon that would be shipped to Michigan. Everything is made in shop except for the iron work which is sent to another shop in CW. In the day a Blacksmith would have done both and kept everything in house. An interesting fact is that the wagons made in the shop are completely traditional to the 18th Century, no detail is spared and the same tools are used as well. However, the carriages and wagons that you will see around town are production models...why you might ask. It has to do with the stress on the animal and getting more use out of them. New methods make it much easier for the horses to pull than the old methods. Prolonging the life of the animals is more important to CW than using an 18th century method. Like most of the trades in CW they are closed on Sunday and this shop is also closed Monday too! So plan accordingly if this is a shop on your must see list. The skill that these Men have to do what they do is noteworthy. There are so few shops left in the world that do what the folks here at CW do every week. I think you will find it very educational and they welcome questions as they work. They are closed on Monday.

Yorktown's Handyman

(4 reviews)

I cannot say enough good things about this business, it's owner and his employees. They came to my…read morehome handled everything on my list with precision and professionalism and charged the prices they agreed to which were in my estimation fair. They cleaned up after themselves attending to every detail and were so kind to my animals. Even if you have to wait a while for an appointment with this crew I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

The crew working under Josh are all good folks. They came in, did a handful of jobs for me, cleaned…read moreup, and left in just a few hours. What they couldn't do in the day of the appointment (due to weather), they came back in a couple days and knocked out. They are so polite and kind that it's ridiculous. I will be calling them first for any issues I have from this point forward.

Sam's Restoration

4.2

(5 reviews)

I implore anyone that is considering this "business" to seriously reconsider. Every day I look…read morearound our home and still see the remnants of the damage done and it makes me enraged. Luckily YELP paid me for their destructive and deceptive ways. But it covered only 1/3 of having our floors professionally redone. Bottom line: this business is just a pickup game and employees may or may not have any skills at all. I keep looking at the photos of the other projects and I just wish people wouldn't fall into the trap. Not sure why this is still "yelp backed." Message me if you need details.

Let me tell you...this is the company you want. I was in need of a last minute paint job, of my…read moreentire house. This company managed to go out of their way, get me a quote and within the week do the job; and do it well. They worked tirelessly and, in one single day, managed to accomplish the entire job. The rates were fair, they were open and honest about what was possible. More than once I found myself thinking, "this is too good to be real." And man if they didn't prove me wrong. Put your trust in this company, they've got a lot of heart and an incredible devotion to their craft. Five stars isn't enough. I'm so grateful.

Williamsburg Woodshop

Great product. I use my cutting board everyday! Smooth finish and great quality. Definitely will be…read morebuying more!

From the owner: Custom high furniture . I focus on quality over quantity. So each piece is crafted with dedicated…read moreapproach to the customers design.

Rescue Repairs Renovations

(4 reviews)

Rescue Repairs was great in every aspect of the process of completing my bathroom tile install x2…read moreproject. From response to a quote request to the final clean of the work area. The price for the amount of work that needed to be completed was beyond competitive with larger companies and the value of workmanship exceeded my expectations. Not to mention the team's flexibility to start and complete the project around my work and family schedule was beyond appreciated. A+ work definitely going to hire again!!!

Great service with excellent communication skills to explain what issues could be possible. Very…read morethorough and knowledgeable on all phases of construction. Due to his background in firefighting he also notes all safety issues that may come up. Overall awesome and professional. Would recommend

Premium Exterior Cleaning

4.9

(28 reviews)

We just moved to the Mechanicsville area, and found Victor on yelp for help with gutter cleaning…read moreand upkeep. Did a great job, and no surprises or upcharge work. Quotes are reasonable. Came out quickly after a tree fell on our roof and repaired damage to gutter and flashing. Even fixed a few damaged shingles. Fast and professional. Will be our preferred guys for seasonal maintenance or emergencies, because I'm too old now to be climbing onto a roof these days.

They may clean gutters yet will leave unsightly debris on their exteriors. When I expressed my…read moredissatisfaction, he attempted to sell me pressure washing services (with the caveat that the debris might land someplace else--like my windows). Who doesn't clean up after themselves as they go along? When I expressed my dissatisfaction and desire for resolution before I paid the bill, he threatened me with a dunning billboard on the property. And when I asked for the bill to be mailed he claimed I was being childish. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go directly to someone else.

The Grateful Handyman

Alec is responsive, friendly, hard working and a pleasure to have in our house…read more In Pandemic times, it's hard to get a handyman to show up, schedule work in a decent amount of time yet alone have them do the work. Alec has been a bright exception since we moved to the Williamsburg area. We've had Alec come over at least 10 times. He's on time, works hard, show kindness and humility and does good work. I'd hate to not be able to work with him because people read this review and he became booked all the time and Alec deserves and has earned the accolades and deserves an opportunity from you if you need some help.

A-Pro Handyman

Gunnar was very fast with communication and giving me quotes on everything I needed. He did an…read moreamazing job on remodeling our kitchen, painting the cabinets and the cost was very affordable. He's very nice and paid attention to little details, as long as giving me ideas when I needed. He will be my go to person whenever we need anything fixed now.

From the owner: Experienced handyman available for all jobs - large or small. Specializing in bathroom and kitchen…read moreremodeling. Fully insured. Call 757 364-0190 or email aprohandymanva@gmail.com

Michael Bulich Painting

Mike came and gave me a quote for outside trim painting. His men showed up on schedule and were…read morenothing short of spectacular & PROFESSIONAL. I highly recommend Mike and his company for your next painting project, you won't regret it.

From the owner: Michael Bulich Commercial and Residential Painting has been the premier painting contractor since…read more1997. Our professionalism and attention to detail gives our clients peace of mind while getting their project completed.

S&J Painting

4.4

(7 reviews)

I spoke with Jennifer about my issues before accepting the job. Who is going to be satisfied with a…read morepainter that just slaps paint overtop old paint doesn't remove old caulk, don't recess nail heads & just paints over all imperfections then gets mad when you say something & starts packing up? What the hell is wrong with these so call professional in Virginia? Who wants people to come in their house & does whatever & still expects you to pay them??? WTH

S&J was recommended to me by a friend who used them and I am so glad she did! Jennifer is a great…read morecommunicator and her team does such amazing work! They covered all the furniture and put paper on the wood stairs to protect everything. They clean up after themselves also. They painted our entire upstairs to include all the trim and the ceiling for a reasonable cost. Now we are going to have them do the downstairs because the upstairs looks so great! HIGHLY recommend S&J Painting LLC!!

Colonial Pro Wash

Zach Tompkins came out to provide me a quote and he had reasonable prices. Scheduled my exterior…read morehouse cleaning for two weekends out (my preference) and he did a great job. He was very responsive to my inquires and I would certainly use him again.

Outstanding company!! They were on time and did an outstanding job for a good price. Would…read morerecommend them to anyone. I will be using them again.

Line by Line Roofing

(6 reviews)

Line-By-Line Roofing appears to have a solid system, and is a company that is very trustworthy. I…read moream going to explain the process, which hopefully answers unknowns, if considering work. I first contacted them, via web, due to a roof leak that I no longer wanted to repair. After initial contact, I received a call from the next morning, as well as other contact to set me up with an estimate. Jessica, the sales rep, came out a few days later to provide the estimate. She down-sold me from a metal roof, explaining the original cost, and required maintenance in the future, which was incredible. It is rare to see that from sales departments, in my opinion. She also possessed more detailed information about roofing systems than I would expect of a sales rep, and communicated her confidence level pertaining to her responses. The best part, she was not pushy. Overall, it seems that LBL sales, based on my experience, are not typical salesmen, but instead those that have passion about the trade, and want to sell real solutions, as opposed to selfishly maximizing commission. The schedulers called me maybe 2 or 3 days after placing my deposit, which was quicker than expected. With an original estimate of 3 weeks out, it ended up being less than 1 week. I was told to expect them around 6:30 AM and for the job to last for 10-12 hours. They finished the work at 4:30 PM, followed by the cleanup, lasting about another 90 minutes. They estimated the repair work very well, and that is considering they had a late delivery of the material, the day of the job. The roofing team was incredible. They all showed up on the job-site ready to work, and that is exactly what they did. They were incredibly professional, courteous, and ready to roof my house. It blows my mind how they did such a thorough job, in that little of time, my hats off to them for sure. They were led by Michael, the project manager, and he was an incredible liaison. He had great communication with me, updating me when I needed to be updated, as well as taking ownership of the project. When returning to my home, there was an incident with the delivery company, in that they busted a hydraulic line on their equipment. Michael briefed me as soon as I returned, had evidence of the incident, and had already reached out the the company alerting them so that they could prep remediation. This was refreshing, in that he could have covered it up and I might have never known, meaning Michael has integrity. He also has been communicating to me, following the project, to keep me alerted on the steps he has taken to help resolve the issue, despite the issue belonging to the delivery company instead. I appreciate stuff like this, because it does show ownership of the project, instead of brushing it off. After inspecting the work, everything looked incredible, and I have not been able to find any trash anywhere. Overall, this company has earned my trust. They have integrity and seem to do the right thing. In the world of any home repairs, you always read about those that are taken advantage of in some way. I do not feel like that will be the case for this company, as they have proven themselves to me. I would recommend them to anyone that needs roof work.

The roofing team did a great job. the foreman Michael listened to all my concerns and accomplished…read moreall my request. They cleaned up everything and came back after the job to clean areas that I noticed. Professional and polite. We had to leave the house for a medical appointment, and they assisted my wife who is in a wheelchair.

Emilio Landscaping