Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The crew arrived at my home almost two hours after the originally agreed upon time. To their credit, they did contact me to advise they would be late. The job itself yielded great results. There was some collateral damage to some plants directly below the roof runoff, though it was neither intentional nor avoidable."
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Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 1969
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great, not without problems but they did the right thing. However they went BK last year after 40 years in business ."
+39
Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Luke was a gift! He responded quickly to my call and was able to start painting two days later. He was professional, knowledgeable, on time and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. He meticulously painted my entire house and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Luke, you will not be disappointed."
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Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Awesome! Great guy, very thorough"
+57
Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"AAA construction is the contractor we hired to remodel our house. Kitchen, bathrooms, floors, essentially the entire interior of the home. From day one, until we moved in and even until recently when a small adjustment needed to be made, their professionalism, attention to detail and talents as contractors were second to none. We met with many contractors before we sat down with John to discuss our plans and before Dustin came to our house to start the remodel. I can honestly say that we were lucky in hiring them. These days it is difficult to find a skilled much less honest contractor to perform even simple jobs. When you add the knowledge and experience they have I believe it would be very difficult to match. Their work ethic is what some of us would refer to as old school. Again this is something you can appreciate after you meet with enough other companies and realize how many impostors there are in Dade County. With AAA you have a contractor with a college degree in this field. Do yourself a favor and in the very least contact them and discuss your plans. Feel free to contact me via email for a reference. Drjohnb1313@yahoo.com."
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Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Excellent. Did a great job."
+3
Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Amy’s crew was very honest and efficient. I can’t believe they installed my beautiful wooden door so quickly!"
+5
Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent work, very clean and detailed. And started and finished as promised. With hands on service regarding every detail and supplies needed"
+38
Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
"I have had good experiences with E&S Island services and would highly recommend them for anyone needing work done in their home. Thank you for your consideration and your hard work."
+36
Serving Long Key, FL and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The job was very nicely done. Everything was well cleaned up. I would definitely recommend him to all"
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