I was driving behind one of this companies pick up trucks after a bad ice storm, a large chunk of…read moreice came off the roof and smashed into my driver side mirror, taking it off. I tried to get the driver to stop and exchange papers, he realized what happened and accelerated to extremely high speeds on the highway. I got pictures of the truck and the license plate and reported it to the owner of the company. The owner at first seemed somewhat apologetic and forwarded the information to his insurance company, but his insurance company declined the claim due to lack of evidence. I reached out to the owner to see if we could remedy this issue without the insurance and he has refused to contact me and says it's an insurance problem now, not his. I would use my insurance company, but I have a deductible which I don't believe I need to pay out-of-pocket for this companies hit-and-run.

We found ourselves in a challenging situation when our incumbent company let us down, but Hampshire…read moreFire came to our rescue. We approached them with the possibility of taking over or installing a new system for our outdated 40-year-old wet/dry system in Wells Maine. Eric, from Hampshire Fire, went above and beyond by thoroughly explaining the ins and outs of the existing competitor's system and highlighting the numerous benefits a new system would offer us. The Hampshire Fire Protection team demonstrated their customer focus during follow-up discussions, leaving us impressed and now even considering them for fire extinguisher servicing along with a new system. What truly impressed us was Hampshire Fire's honesty and integrity. Despite having the option to simply take over and repair our existing system, they recognized the flaws in the outdated design and limitations of the system. Instead of providing a quick fix, they made the responsible decision to recommend a replacement, putting our SAFETY and needs first. This level of professionalism and dedication is what sets them apart from others in the industry. We are grateful for their expertise and commitment to ensuring our fire protection needs are met efficiently and effectively. I'm a retired "vendor" who had to service several multi-national companies for 42 years. Now I get to play the role of a customer (instead of a vendor) and Hampshire Fire Protection has already impressed me more than I can put into words. I can't wait to further our relationship. They have offices in Maine and NH and over 40 years of expertise with the owner still completely engaged. I'll review again as things progress.

I made contact with R.B.Lewis Fire Control Systems because my intake fan was not working. They sent…read moretwo people, per the owner. They sent two because one would be on the ladder. The other would hold the ladder, however when they got here because it was a pitched roof, they did not want to go on the roof even though many other companies have gone up there, they said it was unsafe , I've been here 12 years. I've never had anyone have a problem but anyway it's OK. They didn't go up there. They came inside. They looked at the fan mounted on the wall and decided that I needed a new motor? And they left. Look but did nothing It was quite some time before they made contact with me, I assumed that since they were only there a few minutes, and did nothing they weren't even going to charge me. I ended up getting a massive bill from them and now it's a year later and they're still insisting I pay $450 or they are taking me to court. I'm going to pay the money because I'm a respectful business owner but I will never ever do business with them nor will I ever advise anyone to do business with them What they did was wrong and should be ashamed

I contacted R.B Lewis along with a few other companies and every company provided me an hourly rate…read more$100-125 an hour, 2 of 3 companies I contacted were going to send out 1 guy while R.B Lewis wanted to send out 2 guys for a rate of $200. Tim Pappas of R.B Lewis had contacted me on 2/26 and said he would like to go over, look at the job and make sure he had all the materials. The following day I followed up with Tim around 10:30, only to find out that the guys were already on my property working, no one contacted me to schedule the work, no contracts were written and Tim provided his workers the entry code to my property to start working without notifying me the guys were coming. From that moment I had a bad feeling how this job was going so I headed over to the property to find 2 workers in the house. The guys had almost 8 hours into the job and no repairs were started yet as they claim they were searching for breaks in the CVPC since they got there. I asked the guys how many breaks did they find in the attic and they responded with 4-6 leaks, and there were another 4-5 leaks that were exposed in first floor CVPC. The employees had told me that it takes hours to repair 1 break so I decided that I would drop what I was doing in my schedule and keep myself busy around the house so I could check on the guys. They spent the 1st day repairing the 4-6 leaks in the attic and I was hesitant to even have them return after dragging out the clock on day 1. I don't like hiring many contractors by the hr, but most are professional, honest, hardworking and efficient, all things that R.B Lewis lacks. I do quite a bit of general contracting and understand most trades so when the employees were telling me it takes hours to cut out one section of PVC pipe, I felt as if they were insulting my intelligence. Perhaps you need to understand how the Sprinkler systems work to be in the trade, but cutting out and gluing PVC is not rocket science. If you don't know what PVC pipe cutters are, youtube it and you will see how quick one can cut PVC out, it clearly does not take hours to cut out PVC like the guys mentioned. I would like to say the second day went much faster but I would be lying through my teeth, something Tim is very good at as he explains how long something should take as the job just drags out. I met Tim on the third day to go over cost and he hands me a bill much higher than what he said the job was going to be. I was billed 7-3 each day even though the guys didn't show till 730. The guys didn't come the second day with anymore CVPC and they were short a few feet so I was charged a delivery fee to bring over a piece. You would think that they would have enough stock on them after being on the job for a day and knowing what they had to come back to repair. Also, on the bill is a travel cost for 280 miles, the company is located in Manchester, I don't know where the 280 miles comes from when Londonderry is the next town over. There was never an estimate provided or no mention of this additional cost that Tim was now trying to collect on so I refused to pay this. I just wanted this company to be finished with my job, the work completed and the system to be turned on and I wanted to settle up and never have any future relationship with this company again. The guys return, they finish in 30 mins and want payment right away without having the water turned on. I told them I would pay in full once the water was on and system was under pressure and I did. This company is a bunch of crooks, bottom line, they charged me $4422 for repairs, $1500 more and I could have had an entire new system in, they repaired between 13-15 breaks and replaced 5 sprinkler heads, watch out for the way the employees drag out the clock, the undisclosed travel cost, and good luck getting an estimate in writing before this company just shows up and starts working. Most important if you decide to hire this company, be home so you can see for yourself, if it's clear that its not working, cut your losses and find someone more professional and trustworthy!

We hired Elite Hood to clean our garbage buckets and I couldn't believe the excellent job they did…read more They were punctual and very professional. When talking to the owners about other services we showed them our brick front that we wanted to power wash. We hired them and a couple of days later they did an excellent job. I highly recommend using Elite Hood. Checkout website for other jobs they do.

From the owner: Elite Hood Cleaning offers premium service without the premium price. Reliable, thorough, &…read moreaffordable — We help your kitchen run and stay up to code the Elite way! We also go beyond kitchen exhaust cleaning to keep your property clean, safe, and looking its best. Our professional services include: • Trash Bin Cleaning – deep cleaning and deodorizing for residential and commercial bins. • Soft Wash Siding – safe, low-pressure washing to remove algae, mold, and chalking without damage. • Dryer Vent Cleaning – improving air flow, efficiency, and fire safety. • Graffiti Removal – restoring surfaces while protecting the underlying material. • Concrete Cleaning – revitalizing walkways, driveways, and outdoor dining areas with powerful surface cleaning. We combine the right equipment, proven cleaning methods, and attention to detail to deliver reliable results for homes, businesses, and restaurants across New England.

The company I was using for the past 6 years sold to a much larger company. That larger company…read morecame to service my fire protection equipment and charged me 3 times what I was contracted from the previous. Not only that but they overcharged me for items they didn't replace or service. I called A&E & told them it was a very short notice but I needed service to comply with the town/state. They came right out the next day on a weekend to accommodate my need!...AND the price was right! Super friendly people t

A&E fire brought high-quality work at a lower price than their competitors. I was impressed with…read moretheir team's dedication and knowledge. Would use them again!

Fabulous alarm company. We had our alarm installed in 1992 in North Reading then again in Maine…read more Dealing with John and the girls in the office is always a pleasant experience. They are super efficient. Thankfully never needed the security for a break-in or fire but peace of mind having it there.

From the owner: We specialize in residential and commercial security and fire alarms systems, CCTV and card access…read moresystems.

I am a trustee of a small condo association in Reading MA. This is our second year since building…read morecompletion and the first year having Pulsar technicians do our alarm/sprinkler/fire extinguisher inspection. The crew that came were great! They were knowledgeable, efficient, courteous and above all professional. They worked with me to create the least disruption possible as several unit owner's work from home. They explained things thoroughly during the inspection. I look forward to having them do next years inspections and highly recommend them to others in need of this service. Charlie Burke

I've used Pulsar for years in my business and in my home. The team does a great job and I would…read morealways recommend them.