I wanted to add a direct vent fireplace to my 99-year-old home in Cranford. Unfortunately, there…read morearen't many fireplace sellers or installers in New Jersey but after A LOT of searching I heard about Skylibur Home Improvements in Scotch Plains. Bottom line: FANTASTIC! Simon, the owner, came to the house, met with me to discuss general ideas of what I wanted, and soon sent me a proposal which I found to be fair. Having constructed about 50 fireplaces, he has superb design and construction skills and knew exactly what to do; he thinks 10 steps ahead, which helps to avoid problems later on. Throughout the construction process, he gave me options and the pros/cons of each to consider. Simon handled all of the permitting with the township and was on-site to meet every inspector and sub-contractor. In short, he, Victor and his team turned an ugly wall into what is now the focal point of my house. They were a pleasure to work with: completely reliable, on-time, honest, professional and super-clean. They set up a Zip-wall to keep the rest of the house dust-free and worked outdoors under a pop-up tent; in short, they were EXTREMELY clean and considerate throughout the entire process. As a homeowner, I'm fairly competent with basic home maintenance and repair - but a fireplace installation required specialized knowledge and Simon has it. I can't say enough good about Skylibur; if you're considering installing a fireplace - this is the company to choose.

If you are looking for the PERFECT contractor for ANY type of home Improvement, you MUST contact…read moreSkylibur Home improvements. They re-did my kitchen a few years ago and I was more than pleased. I contacted them again recently to remodel my two bathrooms. (My bathroom was so 70's I had a BABY BLUE toilet, blue tile on the floor, the shower and the walls.) Groan! I can't begin to tell you how pleased I am with the results. Not only is the work beautiful, but you will not find a more caring, giving and in touch crew anywhere. The owner goes OUT OF HIS WAY to do everything to make sure you are pleased. His crew of painters and plumbers are superb and you won't believe how clean they are. The prices are more than fair and he is available to discuss options. In this day and age of shoddy and unfair work ethics, it's so great and a relief to find someone reliable who will not only do a great job, but is considerate, accommodating and courteous. I am so pleased with everything that has been done in my home and I highly recommend SKYLIBUR HOME IMPROVEMENTS for your next home project. You will NOT be sorry.

I have requested quotes for different projects over the last year. Johnathan wasn't always…read moreresponsive to my inquiries and follow ups. I finally decided to give his business a try by doing basic lawn maintenance once. The guys showed up, cut only a part of the lawn and then were about to leave before finishing the job properly. The guy cutting the lawn said he was concerned about the new grass even though the grass had been growing for almost 6 weeks by then. Then he recommended I fertilize the lawn to deal with weeds which didnt make sense. Weed killer or over seeding would have been a better solution. After I canceled the service he sends me a bill for higher than his original estimate for weekly service.

Jonathan and I have been working together over the last 15 years. I was introduced to him by my…read morefather who used him and it has been my pleasure to watch Jonathan's business grow! Jonathan has done basic landscaping for me, built walkways, built retaining walls/playground platforms, painted my house, repaired my gutters, repaired sidewalks, paved driveways, etc. He can handle or knows someone who can handle any job. His work is top notch, aesthetically pleasing, and his pricing is really competitive. Jonathan stands by his work, he transplanted some trees for me in the past and when one died, he replaced it on his own. Jonathan has also grown into a trusted family friend. When my father was sick with cancer and his furnace gave out, Jonathan drove over at night to fix it and get the heat back on. He does the same for me. It snowed one winter and I needed to get out of my garage for work, Jonathan was there to plow me out! I would highly recommend Jonathan without hesitation for any outdoor landscaping or construction needs

I had MDR give me a quote (along with a few other firms) to split a large upstairs space, adding a…read morewall and door and basically making a bedroom out of part of it. The quote was around the middle of the ones I saw, and I got a good vibe from Michael, so I decided to go with them. I'm incredibly happy with the work they did - they matched the existing features (trim, door style etc) of the house perfectly. They had good ideas and brought up things to consider, and additional costs for any changes along the way were reasonable. The guys who worked at my house were incredibly friendly and polite. The work turned out amazing - better than I had even hoped. Can't recommend them enough and will definitely go back to them for any similar work in the future.

Had a great experience with MDR Home Improvement. They installed vinyl front step railings for us…read moreand did an awesome job from start to finish. They were incredibly responsive over text, which made scheduling and communication really easy. The team showed up on time, worked efficiently, and completed the installation way faster than I expected. Everything was done cleanly and professionally, and the finished railings look great. The whole process felt smooth and stress-free. Would definitely use them again and highly recommend!

Alberto and his crew were amazing from the quote to completion on the renovation of our deck. They…read morearrived promptly each day and are excellent craftsmen.

We had a great experience working with Katamount on our deck project. Alberto and his team were…read moreeasy to work with from start to finish, always reliable, and communicated clearly throughout the process. The team was professional, trustworthy, and delivered high-quality work. Our deck came out exactly how we hoped and we couldn't be happier with the result. Highly recommend!

Fast and great work. Came in and got to work no issues. Removed all damage beams and replaced with…read moreneed. Plus reinforced ! Thank you

Wow! Just wow! Erick isn't your usual dreadful contractor... He gutted my front porch and rebuilt…read moreit in 5 days! I had a few quotes for 25k or more. He did it in half!! He's nice, honest and pricing is reasonable! I love him and will continue to use him going forward... And so should YOU! Before and after (finishing up) pics below!

Our deck was in pretty bad shape and really needed a total overhaul. We had used Monk's in the…read morepast for indoor painting and were very happy with the results so we thought we would ask them to take a look at the deck. Scott came out and took some photos and measurements and quickly provided us with an estimate. Gerald and his crew did the sanding and staining and moved all of the furniture off/on the deck with great care. It looks like a brand new deck. I would not hesitate to reach out to Monk's for our future needs.

Monk's did a few small projects for me. The teams that came in were always on time and cleaned up…read moreeverything as they left. I am so pleased with all that they did and would recommend them. Wilma P.

Great company! We had our basement refinished and added a bathroom and it came out great! The owner…read moreis very knowledgeable!

From the owner: At the heart of Pollard Home Improvements is dedication to transparent communication, precision,…read moreand a hands-on approach- because building isn’t just about structures, it’s about trust.

John did an amazing job renovating our upstairs bathroom and bedrooms. He's got a real eye for…read moredesign and was very helpful in not only executing the job and construction in a timely manner, but also helping me pick out the layout for everything. He custom made the shelving for my closets which was not only more affordable than buying shelving, but it made more sense his way, as did the bathroom layout he picked. Everyone who comes by to see our renovations tells us how amazing everything looks. Especially the closets! During the renovation I was early on in my pregnancy. John and his whole team were so respectful of keeping the home safe and clean for me during the renovation with as little disruption to me as possible. We have an elderly dog who is deaf and he and his staff always made sure he was safe and secure as well. He even brought his daughter by to meet us as potential babysitter for our future baby and our pets. He's an all around family man with a big heart. I highly recommend using him. Thank you John!

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We hired Castro Construction to build a deck, replace a window, and close off an old door -- and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. The entire crew was professional, punctual, and clearly took pride in their work. The finished product looks fantastic. Pricing was very fair, and any additions that came up during the job were handled honestly and without surprises. That kind of transparency goes a long way. I'm a licensed contractor myself -- I just don't do exterior work -- so I know what quality craftsmanship looks like, and Castro Construction delivered. I'll be recommending them to anyone I know who's looking for larger jobs. Thanks again to the whole crew!

We had Castro Construction out to do some bigger projects on our house -- a new deck, a window…read morereplacement, and closing off an old door -- and I'm so impressed with how everything turned out. From day one, the crew showed up on time, was respectful of our home, and you could tell they genuinely care about doing things right. What really stood out to me was how upfront they were about pricing. When a couple of small things came up mid-project (as they always do with older homes), there were no surprise charges or awkward conversations -- just honest communication. That meant a lot to me. My husband actually has his contractor license, so he's pretty particular about this stuff, and even he was really pleased with the quality of the work. That says a lot! The deck especially looks amazing and we've already been out there enjoying it. We'd absolutely hire Castro Construction again and have already started telling friends and family. If you need exterior work done, don't hesitate -- these guys are the real deal.

Oh, Yelp showed real review for Weltman Home service! We…read morepaid a premium for this company to install a Carrier furnace on 12/18/2025. The very next day, the system stopped working completely, leaving our home with no heat. When we called their emergency line (609-490-4427), we were told this was "not an emergency," despite their advertised 24/7 emergency service guarantee. This is a clear violation of their own service policy. Having a brand-new furnace fail immediately--and being left without heat in winter with no emergency response--is extremely disappointing. We deeply regret choosing this company.

Needed my AC unit checked before summer. Called in early…read moreMay. was told the earliest they could schedule was August 15. What use is that? I was on a prepaid monthly contract. I had also used them during the heating system to diagnose a problem. it took 6 weeks and 3 visits. It only got fixed when I went to the prior owner. They were sending technicians who were unqualified. One technician did not know the difference between an electronic air cleaner and a humidifier . He also tried to sell me on replacing a saddle valve. $700 for a $20 part and 10 minutes of labor. I did it myself. I am not the only person in the town having these issues. I contacted a locally owned HVAC company. They were out within the week. They asked me who had done previous work on the outside AC compressor. A Weltman tech had left the electrical panel open and exposed to the elements.