Chris is a carpenter and roofer. I hired him a few weeks ago to build a wooden staircase down a…read moretreacherous bank between our driveway and the house. He is VERY skilled and was in every way professional. He surveyed the site and listened while we described what we needed; then he produced a design and we agreed on a figure. It was July, around 90 degrees daily. He arrived early every morning and worked steadily for hours with minimal oversight, setting 4x4 posts in concrete, cutting stringers and treads and guardrails, and finishing the top and bottom to be neat and attractive. We love the result. It's amazingly sturdy. After past snows, we had to toboggan groceries down a long drive and around a steep, icy hairpin turn. The stair cuts off the turn and the dangerously steep stretch. One rail is doubled so that grocery bags can be set on it and slid down. Our lives this winter will be easier and safer, and we are calling Chris the next time we need something built!

Willard and Ward Painting deserves every one of these five stars! They transformed my entire house…read morewith flawless interior and exterior painting, including the most challenging trim work--crisp lines, perfect coverage, and a finish that looks straight out of a magazine. What truly set them apart was their professionalism during a chaotic full-home renovation: they seamlessly coordinated with multiple construction crews, stayed on schedule, and never once complained about the dust or delays. After we moved in, they returned promptly for complimentary touch-ups, leaving no detail overlooked. The quality is gallery-level, yet their pricing is exceptionally fair--I got four other quotes from well-known commercial outfits, and Willard and Ward came in a full 25% lower while delivering the best work by far. Honestly, I expected to pay far more for this caliber of craftsmanship. If you want painters who treat your home like their own, look no further than Willard and Ward. Highly recommend!

AMAZING PEOPLE/BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!!…read more I can't even begin express the level of professionalism and kindness of Brad, Victor and the entire W & W team. I had a level of peace and satisfaction the whole way thru. W & W Professional Painting recreated my home that is going up for Sale after 32 years. The recommendations and the creative input were unmatched..... Jill in Belchertown...

We hired Boronski Home Repair to fix some missing pieces of our crown molding. The end result looks…read morebeautiful. Emerson sealed and painted all of the existing trim for a seamless finish. While he was working he was very quiet and professional, thoroughly cleaning at the end of each work day. He provided a clear and concise plan for the project and completed it quickly and efficiently. We will most definitely hire him again for future projects.

I needed a job done on an old colonial with a tight deadline; John bent over backwards with small…read morebusiness flexibility and got it done. He kept it true to form with the best materials and expertise then went the extra mile to make it artful.

Dave runs a first class roofing company that delivered on time, did quality work, and provided top…read moreof the line materials. The entire process was remarkable in that, unlike others, Dave kept his appointments on schedule. He personally inspected the roof and delivered a review of his proposal in tremendous detail. He has a warehouse with all of the material he needed for my roof, so no excuses about shipping delays, cost escalations or backorders. He promised a mid May installation and actually came a week early. He even got the building permit from the Town, which some other contractors seem to forget. His crew was well-prepared, setting up tarps to keep the old roofing out of the shrubs and lawn, got the entire roof (36 squares) done by around 4:00 pm. Clean up was impeccable. New gutters were installed a few days later by very knowledgeable craftsmen who made some upgrades that were much appreciated. I have no hesitation to recommend Dave Miner for your roofing and gutter replacement project. It's refreshing to work directly with the owner of the company.

I can not say enough good things about Dave Miner and his Crew. I went to work on a Thursday…read moreafternoon and woke up to a new roof on my garage, and a clean yard. Dave came to my house and gave me an estimate, and even though there were extra layers of shingles to dispose of he stood by the original quote. I will recommend him and his crew to anybody looking for roof repair.

Sackrey construction is the best. John Sackrey has such attention to detail, his team's work is…read moreso impressive! And he has such great taste. What a pleasure to work with these folks. You always hear horror stories about contractors, but not with this guy. He's the greatest!

Disappointing experience -- detailed estimate did not match the work performed…read more We hired Bob's company to paint much of the first floor of our home. Bob came to our home with a crew member, spent more than an hour reviewing the project, asked detailed questions, and provided a very detailed written proposal outlining preparation steps before painting. Based on that consultation, the proposal, and the references provided, we expected a well-managed, detail-oriented project. Unfortunately, the work performed did not reflect that expectation. Bob was not present at any point during the project and did not check in or conduct an on-site inspection. The crew worked independently, and we became responsible for identifying quality issues throughout the job. We repeatedly marked paint drips, runs, roller marks, missed coverage, incomplete second coats, and other defects with blue tape so they could be corrected the following day. We also found paint on the flooring, fixtures, and new door frames. The preparation process did not match the written proposal. On day 1, the crew began cutting in and applying paint before nail holes and other repairs were completed. Holes were patched and sanded after the first coat had already been applied. Sanding also occurred without vacuuming or meaningful dust control, often during the same work periods as painting. When we raised concerns about the detailed preparation steps listed in the estimate, the crew told us that Bob had used the same language in the estimate for years and that it did not necessarily reflect how the work was actually completed. We were also told there had been concerns about the difference between the quote and the crew's actual process. The project took more than 2 weeks. The crew generally worked 3-5 hours per day, did not work on Fridays, and, on multiple occasions, left early or interrupted work to return to an unfinished job site. Staffing ranged from the full crew of 4 painters to only 2, sometimes without the foreman present. The final day was especially disappointing. On Monday, Kevin (foreman) told us Tuesday would be the final day, so we walked the entire first floor and marked unfinished or flawed areas with blue tape. These were visible issues, including doors with only one coat, missed second-coat areas, and other coverage problems. On Tuesday, we reviewed the taped items and were told that two coats of ceiling paint were still needed in the kitchen and entryway, along with additional second coats and touch-ups elsewhere. When the crew ran out of ceiling paint, all 4 painters left at approximately 10:30 a.m. and did not return until noon. After returning, they worked only until roughly 1:30-2:00 p.m., then began cleanup and left around 2:45 p.m. We were not asked to do a final walkthrough until they were fully cleaned up and essentially out the door. Kevin specifically pointed out a visible paint line around our kitchen hanging lights and said it needed to be fixed. It was never corrected. During our detailed walkthrough the following day, we found that many of the blue-taped items remained untouched. Most concerning, the paint purchased on the final day for the kitchen and entryway ceilings appears to have been a different ceiling white than the color selected for the project. The second-coat areas visibly do not match the surrounding ceiling, leaving obvious differences in color and finish. Those ceilings will now need to be repainted. Given the repeated workmanship issues, foul language, lack of owner oversight, deviations from the written scope, incomplete punch-list items, and the additional corrective work now required, we do not intend to have this crew return. We sent Bob a detailed email with photographs documenting these concerns and, as of this review, have not received a response or acknowledgment. Future customers should carefully confirm who will be supervising the project, whether the written preparation process will be followed, how quality control will be handled, and whether the person providing the estimate will inspect the work in progress. The photos in this review are only a portion of the issues found.

Great experience with Bob and his team having the entire house repainted. Competitively priced,…read morecrew was friendly, kept me updated on what days they'd be coming, worked quickly and didn't leave a mess behind. Would gladly use them again.

Brian and his crew at Dunn Rite did a fantastic job on a few things on our property, including…read morereplacing water-damaged siding on our house (it looks so perfect that you can't even tell the boards were replaced), installing flashing to prevent future water damage, and more. We were so happy with everything he did. He was professional and honest, and his fee was reasonable. I will definitely hire him again, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

Brian and Dunn Rite finished our bathroom remodel - everything except the walk in shower…read moreinstallation - including changing from a sash to an awning window, removing old ceramic tile from walls and floor, new lighting and fan, new drywall, removing an ugly popcorn ceiling, and wonderful finishing and painting. It looks like a million bucks - and they were patient, pleasant, meticulous, creative with problem solving, versatile, skilled, and reasonable. We have signed him on for our next project We trust Brian. He is a knowledgeable professional, and hires reliable workers who share his work ethic.