I've made a lot of mistakes on this, my first home. However, hiring Thomas and Hall 802 Builders…read morewas NOT one of them. Quite frankly, I tried to save money by piecemealing things, prior to hiring them. In the long run, I had people steal from me, walk out on the job, and even be abusive and cause mental stress. ENTER...802 Builders! They are amazing, and true professionals. They roll in with every piece of equipment you could imagine, arrive on time, are kind and communicative, and after six months of waiting on others -- they are banging out a beautiful job, just in the first day they're here. I'm giddy with excitement as my punch list gets smaller and smaller and it's all taking shape. I feel so blessed to have found them and, though you have to be patient to wait your turn, they are fast, efficient, friendly and it was well worth the wait. I highly endorse them, and will have them do a rough bid on some other projects, since they have such advanced skills, save up the funds, and keep bringing them back. I won't go elsewhere, as they are truly the best.

They just replaced my old deck and stairs and shored up the joists. They did a quality and…read moreefficient job in less than 2 days. When the team left it as as if they were never there except for a brand new deck. Waiting for some replacement windows to arrive and I'm sure they will do the same great job. Owner is easy to work with and very responsive.

Everything about this was excellent. Timely, efficient and great price. I have been reluctant to…read morehave work done as Ive had so many bad experiences! My roof was off and completely redone in just 8 hours. What a great crew.

DISASTER! $41,000 in damage / down payment to these…read moreunprofessional people. 8 months since they "started" and my roof still has water pouring in. - Found out Dan Systo / Walker Roofing let their contractor's license lapse as of 2019. They presented me with paperwork for the contract with a company name on it that went out of business years ago. -I wish I had caught their deceptive practices before this happened but the damage literally happened in a matter a few hours - total chaos. -Walker Roofing / Dan Systo BADLY damaged my house including neglecting to use tarps and they did not remove the gutters prior to ordering the crew up on the roof to scrape the old roof shingles off. This caused the gutters to rip off the house, scratch and gouge cedar siding and windows. Including a window hit so hard by their crew that it was wrenched directly out from the wall with a broken frame. Dan never came to see the damage and instead defended his crew. ----Dangerous. Used the wrong ice and rain shield. Left sharp pieces of metal all over the yard in addition to smashed gutters. Attached a few pieces of steel slats to the roof that blew down over the winter literally sticking in the deck and causing more damage and danger. Fired them. --Went all winter with water pouring into my house. I have photos and estimates to repair what Dan Systo / Walker Roofing did to my house. Notice - all but one of the previous reviews for these people are from years ago. Don't touch these people with a ten foot pole

We had new siding put up and some of our windows replaced as well. They did an excellent job and…read morethey didn't leave anything behind. They were friendly and courteous and always up front. Would definitely hire them again!!

Not a great experience. Buyer Beware. I contracted with T&W for 2 jobs. One was outside shingle…read morereplacement for small section of house. This was completed timely with no issues. The 2nd contracted job was for a bathroom update that included replacing clawfoot tub with walk in shower/barn style doors; toilet replacement, skim coat ceiling. I waited 6 months to be on the schedule for this work to be completed. Half way into the job I receive a call that the 48" shower basin that was ordered was cracked and they would replace with a 68" shower install at no extra cost. Little did I know that meant a lower grade shower barn doors. After the install the following needed further repair by either myself or another contractor: 1) Chip in shower panel at base - this can not be fixed. I covered the surface with silicone chalk 2) Scratch on glass door - can not be rubbed out 3) Re-chalking around base of shower panel and shower basin - many missed spots - I completed the task correctly 4) Repair of painted wall that chalk was used to seal between shower panel and wall. The chalk was smeared about an inch up and did not accept paint. - when this was brought to Wayne and Tina's attention the first response was "your using bad paint". I had just purchased the paint that day - Benjamin Moore brand. After consultation with professional painter and hardware store - it was determined that the chalking tube must have been frozen and then used which causes this problem. Wayne did not offer to fix this mistake and quick to not accept responsibility. 5) Sliding shower Barn doors do not close properly. Both doors slide open from 1/2 to several inches. Wayne did come by to repair but this did not resolve the issue. The issue was blamed on my home being older and the fact that I did not contract to have a new bathroom floor installed - the fix was I cleaned out the silicone mess he made surrounding the base door catches and repositioned them as well as adjusted the ball hinge. The product is not quality and not what I had paid for. 6) Shower water was only warm at the farthest turn toward hot. T&W insisted that the mixer on the shower valve is preset so there was nothing to fix blaming my plumbing. The fix was I called a plumber who adjusted the mixer on the shower valve and now I have hot showers. 7) Issue with payment for first job took months to resolve. After the first job was complete I received a Quickbooks invoice with an option for Apple Pay. I selected this option. Come to find out T&W did not set up that feature so several thousands of my dollars were charged to my credit card but T&W never received the payment. The first reaction from both Wayne and Tina was it was my fault and they needed to be paid. I sent a check in good faith that they would decline the apple pay payment so my credit card would be credited. It took them several months, many emails and my working with the credit card company, who determined that the issue was on T&W. This was a fiasco which eventually was resolved but not necessary if T&W has set up invoicing properly and accepted responsibility. Bottom line is T&W are quick to blame everyone else for their lack of attention to detail and poor workmanship. I'd go elsewhere to receive quality workmanship.

I could spend hours browsing all the unique and amazing art on display at Gallery In the Woods! It…read morehas three levels and each one is packed with fantastic items. Some items were quite pricey but that's to be expected. You could find a number of interesting things that were on the lower end of the price range. What I appreciated was the staff left us be to browse and take our time. It was a very relaxed environment to take in the displays.

This is my first time in Vermont. I walked by this shop after seeing many creative displays…read moreoutside. This shop does not only have highly innovative galleries but also sells these artworks. The owner told me that their galleries featured 16 local artists and 200 artists from all around the world (amazing!!!). I would never expect to randomly walk in a store to experience THIS MUCH arts!!! From recycle materials to metal works, they have it all! Of course, love this place so much I had to walk out with a purchase! Gallery in the Woods appeared to be one of my most favorite places in Vermont. I would highly recommend art appreciators, non-locals and locals to stop by for a visit. I guarantee that it will worth your time!

This was our first project with Blackwater HR, and it was kind of tricky. We needed roofing repair,…read morein part to falling shingles by a prior installer, and to help with squirrel damage. Austin came over soon after we made our request, gave us a fair quote, and began the first part of the repair soon after. The project was in two parts because part of the damage was under solar panels. So we paid for what he did, and stayed in touch as the installers weren't able to get to us for weeks. Final roofing work happened yesterday, and he also replaced two shingles that had fallen since he'd left (not his fault). Easy to communicate with, generally responded same day or next day. Would use again.

blackwater turned my old yucky bathroom into a brand new bathroom. We are so in love with our new…read morebathroom and the detail that was put into it!

Yesterday afternoon we met a friend at this gallery who was watching a glass blowing demonstration…read more When we walked into the gallery we were captivated by the amazing handmade products they had in the showroom, and we were even more impressed with the talented glass blowers who were making items. For anyone who is passing through the area and needs to find that special gift or addition to their home, this is the place to find it. The only disappointment we found with this gallery was that we didn't have the space to buy everything in the showroom. We loved this gallery and hope to return soon so that we can stock up on wonderful gifts for the holidays.

If you want the best baked goods, this is your place. The croissants are out of this world--sweet…read moreand savory. And the sourdough, baguettes, everything is incredible. Coffee drinks made to order. Lots of gluten free options for baked goods too! I would give it 10 stars if I could!

We recommend Prime Improvements for your next home improvement needs. Our windows needed painting…read moreand the quality of work was impeccable. They also cleaned our gutter and placed new gutter guards in so quickly. We hope you consider Mike and his crew for your next home project like we did. 5 Stars

MIke & Keith brought their decades of building and remodeling experience to our challenging job…read more The work at our 175 year old home included replacing 3 ceilings and related areas of walls following an episode of severe water damage. From the needed framing, through the drywall work and finish paint, all work was skilllfully completed on schedule. Great pros - None better!

Every time I visit MA/VT I stop in here to check out the gallery…read more They always have talented artists and they offer courses and dark room use. Definitely a hidden gem in Brattleboro. If your into art or photo, stop in here and take a look, its free!

Beautiful space. Great art. Small, but well curated photo book library. Well maintained and…read moreaffordable darkroom space. Great place to visit!