Unfortunately, I did not even get a chance to use him since he spent an hour on the phone with me…read morediscussing every single thing I wanted done in my bathrooms and kitchens, I sent him pictures, did everything he asked me to do like email him what I wanted, email him ideas etc and never heard back from him again. This is the same guy that promised me he's been doing business in my town for years and cares so much about his reputation that he would never screw me over and yet that's exactly what he did. We even had a discussion about just being honest since I've had so much trouble finding someone right now to do work and he agreed that honesty is the best policy. He told me he had openings in August in September and he would never just ditch me and then he did the exact thing he said he wouldn't do. Red flag!!! Do not use him since he's is obviously deceptive and does not hold to his promises or keep his word.

Zach did a phenomenal job replacing our front steps and building a custom portico on our house. He…read moreand his crew were on time, professional and did great work. Really went above and beyond in every way and communicated clearly throughout the job. He was very reasonable and I can't say enough about the quality and attention to detail. Will be using Zach again on our next project.

We interviewed and secured estimates from 3 Contractors for the conversion of our deck to a 4…read moreSeasons Room. Of the 3, Building Concepts presented the most comprehensive proposal for a complete job. The owner, Jim Kirtopoulos, was always prompt, professional, innovative and realistic in his dealings with us. The Building Concepts proposal was not the low bidder but included everything required for a truly finished "turn key" project in contrast to the other Contractors who left flooring, finishing, HVAC, & electrical work, etc...up to us. Given some COVID19 supply chain delays, Jim was very flexible and forthright with the impact on the build schedule...suggesting some really great options based upon prompt availability. He designed a clever and very functional accommodation to the floor plan for an automatic "Doggie Door" with landing and ramp. His construction team and sub-contractors (Electrician/HVAC/Gutter & Downspouts) were all really good folks to deal with. We are very pleased with the completed 4 Seasons Room and highly recommend Jim Kirtopoulos & Building Concepts.

We moved into a condo in Branford that needed a new kitchen desperately! After numerous quotes we…read moredecided on Buildings Concepts in Branford, CT. We are more than pleased. We now have a BEAUTIFUL kitchen!!! Jason and his teams are all WONDERFUL, from Billy and Mike the carpenters, Kevin (the tile man ) and his team, plumbers and electricians, they all did a stellar job! Any time I emailed or called about anything Jason responded in a heartbeat! Looking forward to many many years Enjoying our BEAUTIFUL kitchen! Thank you Buildings Concepts!

Had our roof done today John and his crew got here early and did the house and garage all by 4pm…read morecleaned up and even put back the xmas decorations that should of been put away before they came (oops lol) exceptional job very quick and professional highly recommend them !

Last November I contacted Girardi about a new roof. When John arrived to discuss this, we agreed…read moreon the CertainTeed products to be used. His price was in line with what I expected and lower than some who would use inferior materials. He also wouldn't require payment until the work was completed. His crew obviously knew what they were doing and they completed the job in two days. He had to charge extra because 27 sheathing panels had to be replaced because of delamination of the CDExt. He was great to work with, his crew did a great job and clean up was also great. Overall, A++. Ne also provided copious pictures of the work. I would strongly recommend him for any work around the house. Thanks, John.

Ivan fixed our clogged sink and bathtub, installed a new shower in our bathroom and re-tiled the…read morewall. Based on my positive experience with he and his team, I plan to continue relying on Ivan for future fixes that might arise in our home. Ivan is fair, hard-working, responsive, honest and incredibly knowledgeable. He is also reasonable on pricing and always explains his work so you understand what you're paying for. Highly recommend!

Iván remodeled my entire house and did an excellent job, best experience ever, highly recommended,…read moreTop notch!

We were given a written proposal to fix our rear deck and front porch with everything explained,…read morethe contractor Guy Racine agreed on the price and (GUY) the contractor started work. 3/4 of the way finished the building Code inspector showed up on the Job site asking for a building permit, the Contractor Guy Racine said he didn't pull one. Over the next few days the Contractor tried to get us to pull the permit stating it would be a lot cheaper yet in the proposal it states that the contractor pulls the permit. I called the town and they advised me NOT to pull the permit as if I did it I'd be liable for a injuries or mishaps. Guy the contractor told me that the town was using scare tactics on me and that I should go ahead and pull the permit..I refused. Since, the Contractor wants to negotiate his price for more money. I met with the build inspector and he pointed out a lot of poor workmanship that GUY at Racine homes did and it will not meet Code standards. No Flashing on the rear deck or front porch, No 12 inch concrete footer at the bottom of the step on both set of step, they are just sitting on the dirt, no correct spacing on the Rear steps leading into the house. It has been weeks and within those weeks I have had no Contact from the Contractor and while we were not home, he came and removed all the building materials from the jobsite that I paid for to complete the job and took the front railings off the front porch. Unfortunately it has come to leaving a bad review but if it will help someone out from not getting taken advantage of, then it helped.

After a fire in our home, we worked with Racine Homes for our basement remediation -- and I can't…read moresay enough good things about the experience. Guy, Tucker, Joe, and Dan were incredible from start to finish. They were honest, dependable, and consistently showed up ready to work hard every single day. The craftsmanship was exceptional -- every detail was done with care and precision, and it's clear they take real pride in their work. Communication was seamless, and they went above and beyond to make the process stress-free for our family. One moment that really stood out: they surprised our kids with their own signed toolbelts -- such a thoughtful, personal touch that says everything about their character. If you want a team that delivers outstanding quality, integrity, and genuine kindness, look no further than Racine Homes. We couldn't recommend them more highly.

Please do your research. Mr. Ralph Home Improvement is NOT a licensed home improvement/kitchen…read morerenovation contractor. Although, I asked on our initial conversation and he confirmed that he was licensed. After seeing the pictures of a new kitchen and reading the excellent reviews posted on yelp I contacted Mr. Ralph. He first gave me a labor cost of to renovate my kitchen for $3,000. After a few days he text me dropping his price to $2,700. He said he understood my situation & was willing to help me out. Few days later he went to my home, measured, sent me a shopping list of the items I needed. I ordered them through Lowes. Had them delivered bc his truck didn't have room/space for all the materials. While waiting on the new cabinets he demoed the old kitchen cabinets, painted the ceiling, walls and trim. This is where things began to go south: After noticing the old wall were the original cabinets were not painted, I asked him why not paint the old walls? He was resistant bc the new cabinets where going to be installed and no one would see it. He later gave in & began painting the old yellow walls. He charged $500 for the paint job + I purchased the paint. The quality I was promised was NOT what I or my real estate agent was seeing. The purpose of this project was to renovate my old kitchen so I can list the house for sale. After telling Mr. Ralph I was not happy on how large the gap between the refrigerator and top cabinet is I asked if perhaps the cabinet can be switched to a bigger/more functional size. At first he told me the gap can be covered if I placed something on top of refrigerator. I said ok. I thought perhaps a sign or basket would do the work. A few days later my realtor goes in, sees the cabinets and was also not pleased. She's sold properties for many yrs and is able to tell something is wrong right away. She called me up- bc I'm out of state- sent me more pics and strongly encouraged me to get the right cabinets for this area. After reaching out to Mr. Ralph he became belligerent, said I was micromanaging him and should trust the process. Mr. Ralph then texted me to let me know he was packing up & leaving. He demanded the rest of the $ owed which I had paid 1/2 of what he was charging me up front. Told me the job he was doing cost a lot more than $2,700 yet that was the cost he gave me. He told me if I did not paying him the rest of the $ owed he would not return. I asked him: would you pay for a job you are not happy with? A job that hasn't been completed? No, I didn't pay him & thankfully did not return. I failed to do my research for project. As a first time home owner who moved out of state & needs to sell the home. I trusted someone who told me on many occasions he was professional, experienced and meticulous at his craft. For this I'm paying the price. Please do not make the same mistake. Do not take a contractor's word no matter how nice they seem. No matter how many times they tell you they understand and want to help you. Ask to see proof- which I was never provided. All I received was an invoice for the renovation of kitchen cabinets and painting of my kitchen. I'm glad I listened to my realtor. In less than 24 hours of Mr. Ralph walking out of this project a new certified/experienced/recommended contractor stepped in. He wasn't shocked of the quality/service I received. Unfortunately, he's had to step in to fix jobs like the one I was left with. The new contractor confirmed: All the cabinets and counter top that were initially ordered were measured incorrectly & ALL the materials which were order needed to be returned w/ the exception of the ones already installed- bc those can't be refunded since they've been drilled in. I've lost $ & a lot of time. My home was suppose to be listed already. I lost $1,600: $1,350 ($2,700) was given as a deposit + $250 ($500) for kitchen paint job. I now have to pay extra to get the job done correctly- so basically I got what I paid for . Lesson learned. Do YOUR RESEARCH. No proof of licenses, no contract, no drawings, etc no business/$.

Mr. Ralph provided excellent service. In addition to being very professional, he is fair with…read morepricing and has a quick turnaround time. I thought I was going to have to purchase a new bed frame, but now thanks to Mr. Ralph my bed frame is better structured than when I bought it over 10 years ago. I'll definitely reach out to Mr. Ralph for all of my future home improvement needs.

Wyatt did a fantastic job repairing some of the broken brick on our front steps! He was diligent…read moreand meticulous, spending two full days to make sure he matched the original design. 4 other contractors said they could not complete the project, but Wyatt got it done. Highly recommend !

We were so happy with the work that Dave McPhail did renovating our downstairs bathroom. Dave's…read moreformer engineering background shines in his attention to detail, catching a small issue with under ordering of tile in advance. His work was meticulously detailed, on time and he was both incredibly professional and terrific company. Eve was very organized from keeping track of the logistics of providing quotes and ordering everything. We are delighted with our bathroom, but sad to see Dave leave, as he was such a pleasure to work with. The only down side is that he sometimes has a long waiting list for projects, but that's because he's that good, and worth the wait.

We had a bedroom turned into a walk-in closet by Dave. We couldn't be happier with the finished…read moreproduct. Dave's work was impeccable and he was A pleasure to have in our home.