My wife and I were delighted by the beautiful work done by ATOZ Renovations. We're not in the habit…read moreof writing rave reviews. (We're New Yorkers after all.) But the job they did deserves recognition. Among the many people worth a shout-out: designer Chaya Uzan whose enthusiasm and ideas gave us a sense that our project was quite special; and Robbie Goldberg, our day-to-day contact and project manager, who brought a craftsman's eye to all aspects of the job. When problems were encountered, problems were fixed. An example: once we installed a new oven in the kitchen we realized that we would have to do without a favorite built-in spice cabinet. Robbie came up with ingenious fix requiring some custom carpentry so that the spice rack did not disappear but became an integral of the whole. Anthony, our renovation expert, was our first contact with A to Z. He encouraged us not to give up on what we wanted the project to look like even though other renovators had told us it was impossible to do. He also offered to answer any questions we might have along the way. Then there's Shevy, the permit and insurance coordinator. She dealt with the necessary paperwork and kept the inspectors at bay so we did not have to deal with those headaches. And last but not least, Mario, the site manager, who was there every day, hands-on, always professional and pleasant. On that note, the entire team seemed to like one another and treated us and each other with a refreshing degree of decency and consideration. To summarize: The team at ATOZ was thoroughly professional and kept us informed with clear, consistent communication every step of the way. Importantly, the team worked efficiently to stay on schedule and were fair when an unexpected issues arose, providing clear solutions. The final result is exceptional, and the quality of work exceeded our expectations. We would not hesitate to recommend ATOZ to anyone.

I couldn't be happier with the renovation of my townhouse in Greenpoint! Finding a company I could…read moretruly trust was not easy -- I'm very cautious when it comes to my home. But after meeting the team at A to Z Renovations, I finally felt confident I was in good hands. They were on point, punctual, and extremely detail-oriented throughout the entire project. Every step was handled with care and clear communication. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, and I felt completely comfortable from start to finish. I honestly feel blessed to have found them. Trust is everything when you're doing a renovation, and A to Z truly delivered on every level. I highly, highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again in the future.

In August 2017 we hired Whitestone Contracting to do a complete renovation of our kitchen and…read moremaster bathroom. Our COOP required a number of permits and insurances to do the work in the building and Rene was able to provide all of them. Upon completion of the project we experienced a problem with the construction of the bathroom floor. The tile floor was put in a full inch and a half below the toilet flange. This gross oversight that made it impossible to install a toilet. It cost me an additional $700 to bring in a plumber to repair their mishap! A year and a half later in February 2019 we began to experience a number of problems with the tiles that were installed in the bathroom. The tiles in the shower wall where the fixtures are located began sinking into the wall. There were also a number of tiles on the adjoining walls that were becoming loose. The grout in between these tiles began falling out. I was concerned that the water from the shower would get behind the tiles and we would experience mold! I contacted Rene and he came to inspect the work that was done in the shower. He had no explanation of how this could have happened. It was quite obvious though, the workers didn't use nearly enough cement to adhere the tiles to the newly constructed walls. A cost cutting short cut for sure! A date was set to make the repairs. Since I did not have any leftover tiles he asked me to procure some more tiles and he would reimburse me. I stayed home from work while they made the repairs. It was a good thing I did because I found the workers trying to reattach tiles that were chipped. I pointed this out to them and they recut them before being installed. About 7 months later we began finding a whole new batch of tiles in the bathroom coming loose. After several weeks of reaching out to Whitestone I received a number of excuses why they were unavailable to come back again to do more repairs. I remained persistent and continued to call, in order to hold them to task. We finally set a date and they were actually very helpful. They even took it upon themselves to pick up the tiles and provided all supplies. I regret not being able to be home that day from work to oversee what was going on. Even though the tiles seemed firmly affixed several of the tiles installed are chipped and uneven. At the end of the day we are stuck with a job that shows a complete lack of attention to detail and workmanship. In the days that followed I sent a number of texts and emails to try to get an explanation of the unsatisfactory work. I only received a text from Rob saying how he was sorry and would address it with his guys on Monday and that he would call me. I never received any call. In addition, I was never reimbursed for the tiles I had to pick up from the first repair. After two years of living with Whitestone's lack of professionalism I am left feeling like my only recourse would be to pursue this in small claims court. As the pictures show for the thousands of dollars we paid for our bathroom this is not an example of a professional installation. Based on my terrible experience it would behoove you to stay away from these guys.

Whitestone Contracting helped me completely gut, renovate and remodel my first home and I cannot…read moresing their praises highly enough! Rob and his team were professional, courteous, clean and reliable. Rob even took time to go shopping with me to educate me on certain materials, appliances, etc. The house came out stunning, and seven months later I have no problems. They also had references for electricians, plumbers etc. Thank you Whitestone!

We are deeply grateful for Elton and his crew's incredible work on our bathroom. The team…read moretransformed the extremely outdated bathroom (like 1950s, commercial toilet, very dingy) into a beautiful space we love showing off. The work was completed on time and on budget. I appreciated how easy it was to work with Elton. He kept us updated throughout and was patient with our co op process. You can tell he cares about the details and this is reflected in the finished product. This was our first renovation project, and I am also very glad we went with Ark Construction because there were no financial surprises - which is something I have heard other contractors will do. We highly recommend Ark Construction!

We hired Elton to handle a gut renovation of our bathroom, as well as a few smaller projects. First…read moreoff, he did an amazing job! He does fantastic, clean work. Secondly, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. We had many unforeseeable issues, all due to living in an older building. Elton was flexible and worked so well with our super and management company to keep the project moving. We will definitely be hiring Elton in the future for our kitchen renovation. We talked to many contractors before starting our first renovation and without a doubt Elton was the right choice!

I have nothing but good things to say about GV they can in worked with out budget and finished the…read moreproject in record time did not leave a mess. One thing my husband did not like but the owner came back to make the correction without us having to call him back, he is a man of his word. I will use his services again and share his company with my neighbors. Thanks again for bringing live back to my deck. Peace be with you!!

Highly recommend this company for a professional approach, helpful and frank assistance and quality…read moreexecution. Will definitely use them again if we need any help with the apartment

If this is the same DAf contractor I dealt with in 2012 please run immediately…read more They have not still responded about the horrible work done that has been a nightmare for me

Become a watchdog, even if it means taking time off of work and your life!…read more I am a single parent with children and elderly family that I am responsible for. After many years of hard work and having experienced many trials and tribulations, I was finally able to purchase my own home. The only catch is that I needed to take on a major renovation project that was bank financed. At the tune of approximately $90,000, I took on the renovation challenge. Their work may LOOK good, but the question to ask yourself is whether the work really IS good? Make sure that you put all of your expectations to paper by way of a contract, but beware because they may not follow it! You need to watch them like a hawk to make sure that they are not skimping on anything. I suggest regularly being on site while they are working on the project, even if it means taking extended time off work. If you're a woman, I suggest having a knowledgeable man regularly around too. It will be worth it. It wasn't until I actually occupied the home that a multitude of shoddy work presented itself. We agreed on insulation throughout, but they skipped that in various sections which resulted in drafts and a serious lack of natural soundproofing that comes with any basic insulation. My energy costs are far more than the norm as a result. We agreed on wired smoke alarms. I realized that is not what I had when they took their turns chirping away which was their way of asking for new batteries. We agreed on structural reconciliation but what I got were ceilings, floors and walls that became uneven. I don't even want to talk about the flood that was caused by their bad plumber and resulted in damage to my new home. We DID NOT agree on removal of the second bathroom, but with the complete renovation, I ended up with just one bathroom, when I started with 1 1/2. There are other issues, but at the end of it all, their work was not good value. If you watch these renovation shows on TV, it won't take long for you to realize that you didn't get what you paid for, or in my case am paying for a 30 year term. Most of their work will not last that long. I actually am having to pay twice as a lot of their work will need to be corrected. The property brothers get better results on more square footage with 40,000 than these guys did on my little house with 90,000. It took these guys over 3 months to do what others would have done in less than 2. To add insult to injury, not only do they lie, cheat and steal, they argue incessantly and will inappropriately try to use your family or anyone else against you when they know they are wrong and doing things that are not in accordance with your contract. They will also try to convince you that they have done you favors. I was not the first person they did some of these things too and probably won't be the last. I believe that they are some of the most insensitive and disingenuous modern day crooks in the city. I suffered tremendously when all I expected was a good honest job. They also become defensive when you call them on their faults. This is not how you do business DAF and please don't send me anymore Christmas Cards.

I got a quote from one of the owners -Ben. He was a nice young guy and I think it was a family…read morebusiness. He seemed pretty knowledgeable and personable. He took my email and said he would get back to me with a quote. 2 weeks later and still without a quote, I called the office and told them I was still waiting for a quote. Never got anything via email or a phone call. It was probably a 15-20k job, but I guess it wasn't worth it to him. At least make the secretary tell me!

Purchased my house in 2007 and for 6 years as dry as a whistle. In late 2012 water began intruding…read morefrom a foundation crack. I knew exactly where the water was entering and could test the work that I would need done. I received 3 estimates from waterproofing companies. 2 told me that they could not address the crack from the outside they needed to put in a $ 4,0000 dollar french drain because the problem was "ground water." Another company agreed with my assessment and would do the work, but they would not guarantee any result. Frank from Biordi was the last to come and I could not have been more satisfied. He agreed with my assessment and did not seemed concerened that I could test the area,to the contrary, he was confident but not cocky and did not pressure me. I called him the next day and the work was completed a week later for a fair price with a 5 YEAR WARRANTY. We have had 2 storms and I tested his work with no water intrusion at all. Highly recommend Biordi and will use them in the future.

I recently completed a Deck renovation and sump pump installation to prevent storm surge flooding…read morewith Batusha Corp and the experience far exceeded my expectations. These guys are professionals and they are honest and reliable. Seems like a low bar, but the truth is I've been unfortunate enough to have experienced a nightmare renovation with a terrible contractor so I was putting this renovation off until i had no choice but to move forward with it. I simply didn't want to have the same experience I had before. I found them through Angie's list and they were very prompt with setting up a meeting to get a quote, they were on time, they were open and honest about the job, and probably most importantly, I got a good vibe from Vigan, the owner. After having considered other quotes, I knew Batusha was the way to go. I messaged him and off we went. He sent me a digital image of what the deck job would look like when finished, he sent me his plans to stop the flooding in my basement with the sump pumps, and I approved it, and the work started. The work was done in a timely manner, he was always in constant communication, and he delivered exactly what was promised. The quality of the work is excellent and there were no corners cut. The pricing was absolutely fair, and I will 100% use him again for my future renovations. Once you find a contractor you can trust, that becomes your guy. Vigan is my guy going forward.

Vigan and his team gut-renovated two bathrooms for us. Overall we're pretty happy with how the…read morebathrooms came out, and we found Vigan pleasant to work with. His prices were fair compared to other estimates we received. Pros: -Vigan worked with us throughout the renovation -- he was communicative and helped us to select the various things we needed for our project. -Vigan checked in with us regularly and was responsive to our needs and concerns about the project. -The team showed up on time and was trustworthy -- even when we weren't around (we moved out during the project because it would have been too disruptive to stay) Cons: - The main thing that prevents this from being a 5-star review is that it ended up taking a lot longer than we thought it should have. There were several mistakes and some unnecessary delays (especially around the installation of our shower doors). To Vigan's credit he made sure to address the issues that came up but we thought we'd be able to move back into our home several weeks earlier than we actually did.

Luis did an amazing job restoring the wood in my entryway and painting. He is prompt,…read morecommunicative, and detail oriented. I will definitely use him again for future projects!

Lois re-insulated the attic floor and put a new plywood flooring in the attic. The total square…read morefootage is 1500. The job required going around difficult places, cutting beams, protecting wires, pipes etc. He and his crew did the work in three days. I am very satisfied with the results.

I had a concern at home and decided to call ProCraft Design & Construction. When Glen picked up, he…read morewas friendly and took the time to ask about my situation and its history. Even though he was on his way to another job, he offered to stop by afterward to take a look. When he arrived, he carefully examined the issue and assured me there was nothing to worry about--and that I didn't need to pay anyone to fix anything. He easily could have told me otherwise and charged me for work I didn't need, but instead he was completely honest. I even tried to pay him for his time, and he refused, saying it was just a simple assessment and he was already nearby. All the positive reviews about Glen and his company are absolutely legitimate. I've never encountered a contractor as honest, friendly, and trustworthy as him. Highly recommended.

Excellent company. We got our backyard renovated by Procraft. Glenn responded quickly and was very…read moreeasy to work with as were his associates. He gave us ideas and we trusted him. As two busy professionals who didn't have a lot of time to oversee the project, we were very happy with how professional they were and the job was done seamlessly without any hiccups.