Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Jim is a very skilled, conscientious worker. He was here at the time he said he would be and was always pleasant. He took the time to answer questions and address any comments. He did a very good job painting the very large area that needed done. We would definitely have him back."
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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Working with Hunter was an absolute pleasure! From start to finish, he was incredibly diligent, friendly, and efficient. Hunter clearly takes pride in his work, and it showed in every aspect of the project. He was always responsive and he keeps me informed every step of the way. I am always extremely impressed with his attention to detail and his ability to problem-solve creatively. Hunter is a true professional and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled contractor."
Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Excellent honest people to work with - our deck was beautifully crafted and at a fair and honest price!"
Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Credit card accepted
"The project went extremely smooth with no damage to the yard. Bob and his crew were punctual and the cleanup was thorough.I would
highly recommend his companys sevices to anyone needing a shed or gazebo.
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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
"I have had some credit issues in the past whic caused me to be turned down by other mortgage lenders. I contacted Mark after reading some reviews on angie's list just to see if there was any thing that he might be able to do that was better than the typical lenders. He was very positive from the beginning, but also very realistic and upfront. He was able to get me a good rate, much better than i was expecting with good closing costs and through FHA. There were difficulties along the way with the FHA and my insurance company wich made for some bumps in the road. But Mark and Judy were right there and worked through it making adjustments as necessary and keeping me up to date on the process. I would recommend them to others anytime. It took a while to get to closing, but we got there and with a good rate and a relatively smooth process. Many thanks to Mark and Judy, not every broker would put this much time into a relatively small mortgage.
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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Awesome, Fantastic!!! Picked up my things at 0600 in PA, had I delivered, unpacked and placed in TN by 1900 that night!!! You need movers, these are the guys. Major movers did my last move, took 30 days to do the move these guys did in less than 1!"
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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very good and they did a great job"
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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We were very well satisfied with everything he did. He did a wonderful job. We would have him back whenever something needs to be done."
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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Went well, on time and professional."
Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Completed repairs and fixed other items while he was here Fast response"
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