Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This crew did an absolutely amazing job. Crew Leader Wilson and his wonderful team were courteous, thorough, and went the extra mile to make this extensive home improvement process economical, streamlined, and expedient. Highly recommend."
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Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
I conduct energy audit tests for homes, whether they are colonial or brand new construction. I can recommend you various forms of weathersealant, thermal wrappings, and storm window techniques, saving you thousands in the form of long-term heat insulation tech-forward solutions.
Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Had a great experience with John Fox Inspections. John was punctual, extremely knowledgeable, and took the time to walk me through his findings in plain English. The inspection felt thorough without being overwhelming, and the report was clear and well organized. Same-day delivery was a huge plus. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to friends and family."
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Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"From the very first meeting with their sales associate nothing could have been more pleasant and easier. During the original sales meeting I was worried about rue turn around time for products to arrive, I was told they’d have everything as scheduled and they did. On the scheduled day of the install Sergei and his crew showed up precisely when scheduled and during the entire 2 days of their visit they were very respectful, professional and friendly, I had some questions and they were all answered. At the end of each day I walked around the exterior of the house to inspect the work performed and the general cleanliness and found nothing wrong with the work and all areas were cleaned more thoroughly than expected. 16 windows, 1 bay window and 3 exterior doors finished in just over 2 days. I will eventually hire them again for my roof and highly recommend them!"
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Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Everything went great, there were a couple changes that had to be made as the job progressed, we found out the old toilet had been leaking pretty badly, and there was a bunch of rotting floor boards. Other than that they completed the job within our time frame, cleaned the house up at the end of each day very well, and really treated our home like it was theirs. Everything was sealed up with plastic barriers so we wouldn't get dust throughout the house, I was very pleased about that. We plan to have them back in the next year or two for the kitchen.
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Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Here's my story. I built most of my home and roofed or reroofed it over the last 30 years. It was time to the entire house once more. I've reached the point where I had no interest in hauling shingles up a ladder on my "free" time. Enter Angieslist. I contacted some 8 roofers or roofing companies with reviews with "A" ratings. Yes I read the reviews. Some sent sales people to sell me on the materials. Some came to look it over. Few actually measured. Dave calls and says he can stop by a Sunday. Perfect. He's the only guy who actually goes up on my roof. I asked all the others. Not one felt the need to. Hmmm. I want to show them my problem areas. I did tell them I built a large part of my house. Nope they'll spitball it. I'm pretty picky about the work I have done. [Engineer by trade]. I also want the guy I talking with to be on site while the work is done. Sending me a salesman is not what I want. I don't care about warranties. Like I'm going to get into a lawsuit with GAF. Use quality, name brand materials and I'm good. I also don't need some college kid or other on my home. So long story short I hire Dave. He does everything and more. On time. Professional. Cleans up every day. I liked him so much that some siding needed replacement and he came back and did that between other jobs. My only gripe is that he's so popular [with good reason] that I had to wait a couple months. Wish he installed driveways..."
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Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The work did by Vista Home Improvements turned my 30+-year-old house back into a home I looked forward to showing others. The planning stage was painless and professional. Brian was incredible to work with and had a great deal of knowledge on choosing the right materials and colors that were perfect for my house. The work started soon after meeting with Brian. The work was done in a timely manner and the workers were efficient and took care of my yard. I love how my house looks now!"
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Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Credit card accepted
The only reusable dumpster for home and job site cleanup. After purchasing the BullBag from a local retailer, you would bring it home or to your job-site, set it up, fill it and call us! Our goal is come out within 2-3 business days to empty it at your location. You then get your bag immediately back! These bags are guaranteed for life. You Fill It! We Dump It! You Keep It!
Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"He inspected it and told me what was my issue and it wasn't mechanical."
Serving East Otis, MA and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very responsive to initial inquiry. Professional estimate, thoroughly done, unlike others who merely glanced at roof from ground level. They were a bit beyond the 3-4 week window they gave me for getting the work done but that was due to weather. Completed roof in one day. Immaculate clean up.
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