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"I'm Very Happy With The Asphalt Work That Was Done They Filled My Cracks In My Driveway. And Resealcoated My Driveway All Work Was Done Looks Very Proffessional I Wouod Recommend Them To Do Your Asphalt Work Highly Recommend !!!!"

"Personable employees, completed the job quickly (repair chimney exterior, required removing and replacing damaged bricks, repointing, installing flashing). Good communications with office team arranging the work and rescheduling due to weather issues."

Universal Windows Direct was founded in April of 2002 by William Barr and Michael Strmac. It was their mission to create a home improvement company that offers high quality home improvement goods at the best possible value. What began as two guys in a 350 square foot office quickly grew to become one of the nation's leading remodeling companies. Today, Universal Windows Direct represents thousands of customers and has a rapidly growing network of locations nationwide, all of which are actively involved in the communities they serve.

"Arnold was prompt, showed up when he said he would. Even texted me photos of my chimney as he went while I was at work. Was very impressed at level of detail. Even cleaned the chunks of old mortar off my roof and area around the house."

"How often does the owner of the company return your calls and show up on the job? It happens with these guys. I can't express enough how happy I am with this company. Not only did they quickly respond to any questions I had, they were so pleasant to work with, did a great job, and even repaired spots on the house that weren't even a part of the estimate. Don't even waste your time getting other estimates for tuckpointing and other concrete and brick work. WGBM is friendly, affordable, and efficient."

"I needed a hole cut into the bottom of my concrete water fountain for drainage. The contractor was polite, neat and timely. I would definitely recommend this business."

"Very prompt for appt. & very friendly. Gave good advice on my fireplace for an upgrade."

"He was fast efficient and much cheaper than the five estimates that I received."

"Progressive Restoration (Marcus Postawa) had a contract with our Town Home Association since 2012. They did an outstanding job on the town homes they painted that year. Due to financial difficulties, our Association did not honor the 2 buildings per year requirement in the contract.  Marcus was more than patient, and worked with the Board in order to fulfill the contract terms.  He even waited 3 years to get the balance paid in full. (9/2015)

The Board of Directors had a 5-way phone conversation with Marcus at a Board Meeting ( April 20, 2016) and we voted 4-1 to accept the new Change Order for 2016, which included a price increase above the 15% contract cost for our default of the 2 buildings per year requirement. The extra cost was due to severe weathering and deterioration of our siding and trim, which was going to require extra time and work. At no time was our Board of Directors considering legal action against Progressive Restoration. 

 Progressive had already signed other contracts prior to receiving our Association's signed contract and down payment, due to one Board member. He needed to complete the other jobs before starting our labor-intensive project. He wanted to begin when he could complete the two buildings from 2015  and start/finish the next two buildings without moving paint , painting equipment, and ladders. 

 I  was the Board member who was in contact with Marc during this new contract change order signed on April 29,2016, and was kept informed of targeted starting dates for our town homes.  He said he was about a month or so out from starting, but an unusual rainy June delayed completion of his other jobs before beginning our town homes.  

 Marcus and his painters had always been courteous and professional to me and other homeowners,  and they were always willing to explain work details.  Marcus contacted me on several occasions to tell me of compromised roofs, cedar trim, and gaps in flashing and siding.  He was told to paint the trim anyway so it looked uniform until it was replaced.

Progressive Restoration fulfilled their contract ( Power washing, caulk, 2 coats of paint...I  watched them while they painted one building in the 90 degree heat). He even included a 60 year caulk at no extra charge. The Board mailed homeowners and asked them to move patio furniture and yard objects away from the buildings prior to the painters beginning, but many didn't comply. The Board had told homeowners that anything not moved would be removed at their own expense, or this area wouldn't be done.  Marcus and his painters moved much of this themselves., at no charge. 

Punch lists were completed.  The President of the Homeowners Association, a Board member on the Architectural Committee, and  I walked each and every building with the painters, with their paint brushes and paint buckets in hand, and asked them to touch up a few areas before they were paid. They reminded us that their work comes with a 3 year warranty, and they seemed very proud of this!

Marcus and his painters did an excellent job, considering the condition of our siding and cedar trim boards. He really is a perfectionist, and I'd recommend Progressive Restoration for any painting job!"

"Absolutely terrific experience. The work was done quickly and extremely well. I'll be hiring them back to finish the rest of my fireplace in a few months and will be offering them to anyone needing chimney repair"