Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"SAT Handyman services is very reliable and performs recurring services for us without prompting. The work is well done and has improved the appearance of the property greatly."
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Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Fantastic! Bowen Ridge Construction has a great team! They know how to get the job done! They get right to the task and do an amazing job. We were amazed as to how much they were able to accomplish in the time frame that they had! Quality work. Highly recommend! Can’t wait for them to be back for our next renovations!"
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Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
Approved
Small jobs welcome
I'm currently looking for some fill in work for this winter. I'm a very capable carpenter/painter. I have full time work Monday through Friday, but have some availability on weekends.
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Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Adam and his team did an amazing job on completing a backyard fence for my family. He was hardworking and detailed with the work. Kept me updated through every step of the way from the permit process, ordering materials and check-ins as the build was happening. Our fence is great! He also completed a custom railing and gate to attach to our existing deck. Will definitely be using we do it all again for future projects."
Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
Veteran owned.\n10 Plus years experience in carpentry.\nNew builds, Coventry log home builder, additions,remodels, weatherization, lead safety trained and certified
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Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
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Mr. Mom helped us save costs by painting some of his leftover gutter materials so they would not clash with the rental house, and finished the job quickly so we could have it done before more rainstorms caused flooding in the basement.
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Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a good job and I have no complaints. They came back and cleaned up all the mess."
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Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Oliver was very polite, courteous and flexible to help me keep the project on track. Other contractors caused him to change his schedule with me twice and in the end he came up on a Saturday to finish the job. His prices were fair, his craftmenship was excellent, and his knowledge of more than tile install was invaluable on this job. He was also quite helpful giving me suggestions when I asked for them. I will definately go to him first on my future project needs."
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Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Cully is super responsive, reliable and professional. His prices are very competitive and he is really creative artistically. He is an excellent painter but can do so much more as well."
Serving Brownsville, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
"Overall it went pretty well. They stared early and stayed late to make up time lost for rain. They were very concientious about picking up every day. John and his entire crew were very friendly and respectful.
At first I wasn't very pleased with the number of visible seams in the flashing on the roof facing the driveway. The roof is very "wavy" due to the settling of our ancient house and apparently the seams were unavoidable. Everything has settled more and it is fine. What is most important is that John talked to us about it and wanted to do anything he could to make sure we were happy with the job.
We would hire him again for work. He seems to love what he does and he wants to make sure his customers are happy and it shows."
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