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"This is our first and only call when we need concrete or stone work done. No water in basement since work done 2 years ago. Recently did a great job regrouting and sealing our flagstone driveway. Professional workers who do a professional job. Highly recommend"

"The reviews do not lie! David Ricard and his team are true pros. I called them out to do repointing work on the brick on our home. Not only were they quick to respond and showed up to do the estimate the next day, their pricing was reasonable and they were efficient in their work. If you have any masonry job you need, save some time and make David Ricard your first call."

"The technician, David, arrived on time, and the company gave me the heads-up beforehand that I had requested. He went right to work, looking at the clog in my dryer (it had stopped several days earlier and the fault code told me there was a blockage), and then setting up his ladder to do the cleaning from the vent outside. He explained the process so I knew what he would be doing, and didn't seem to mind that I watched him closely. First thing we saw was a sparrow fly out of the vent, so as he noted, we could expect a bird nest. He then proceeded to pull out about a foot of nest material (thankfully only one egg and no babies). After he got out all of the big stuff, he ran a brush all the way to the dryer. Running the dryer then pushed out all of the lint. He bagged up as much as he could and took it away, but a lot of it disintegrated on touch. He assured me it would disappear in the next rain, and I'm sure it will. I then asked him about installing a bird guard, and he told me how much it would be ($85) and showed it to me. I liked the design since it does not appear it will collect lint, like one I had in a previous house, and it was metal so it should last. I had him install it. He then wrote up the invoice and I happily paid ($125 for cleaning, $85 for vent). No hidden or extra charges, no attempts to upsell. He told me that they usually recommend cleaning every two years, but given our small household size, three should probably be fine. I will be in touch with SixPenny in spring 2022."

"G & D construction installed a flagstone patio and pergola for my rear yard. I am very satisfied with their great work and customer satisfaction. I highly recommend this company for your construction needs."

Home contractors

"I purchased a roof inspection and tune-up theough Angie’s list. I was contacted quickly to set up the appointment and provided a reminder prior thereto. The technician was Mike G. who called about 10 minutes before arrival. He explained what he would do, then proceeded to inspect the attic and roof, making some repairs to the roof as necessay. When completed, we sat down to review pictures and discuss options. Mike G. explained things clearly but did not pressure us to do anything at this time. When the time comes to repair or replace the roof, we will definitely contact American Home Contractors."

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I contacted George's Painting because of all the great reviews on Angie's List and am very happy that I did. I at first contacted them via email and received a prompt reply saying George would be out at 10:00 am on a Monday. I emailed back that that would be a good time for me. At 10:30 no one had come so I found a cell phone number for George who answered immediately and apologized and offered to come right away, which he did. He had not gotten the message about the 10:00 am appointment, which can happen when others are involved. George arrived and quickly understood what we needed done: we have 5 dormer windows that all had rotted wood around the glass as well as the sidesf. George suggested replacing it with PVC which will last many times longer than wood, and I was thrilled with that idea. He also suggested PVC for the outside frame of our little garage door, which had rotted away. He discussed using the highest quality Sherwin Williams paint, as well as washing the siding which had never been washed before. I was concerned that a power wash would take the paint off of our 30 year old siding but he said it wouldn't and he was right. I had had another company on Angie's list (the same company who had painted our house about 6 years ago) give me an estimate a week before and they never offered to wash the siding, only the mildewed part that they would paint. The other company said I could wash the siding myself and never offered to replace the rotted wood with PVC. They wanted to do what they had done the last time they were out which was to fill it with bondo or wood putty.  George repeated many times that they would make the house beautiful and do whatever it took to make it that way. He explained that first a crew would come out to wash the house, then another crew of carpenters to find and replace all the rotted wood, then another crew to scrape and paint. I did mention that I would like the window sills and any other surface sanded, not just scraped, but unfortunately this did not happen. I think they would have if I had asked them to but I assumed they would since I had mentioned it to George. However, the final painting job looks very good, although the little garage door really should have been sanded. However, this was the only minor thing that happened that I feel could have been done better.

The guys that washed the house were extremely careful and used a low pressure wash to methodically squirt every piece of siding from top to bottom. They did not miss one spot and I cannot believe how beautiful and clean the house came out. I even joked that now it did not need painting since it truly looked clean and fresh just from the chlorox wash. They were able to get all of the green off and every speck of black mildew, even under the eaves. These guys spent half a day just doing this.

The next work day, the carpenter Joel came and tested every piece of wood for rot. Wherever there was rot, he removed it all and cut a precise piece of PVC from the large sheets and long framing lengths he brought with him. He had all of the right equipment and was very good at measuring and cutting. He honestly worked for 5 full days and replaced twice as much as I thought there was to be replaced. I even called George and said I didn't know there was so much rot and I expected to pay more than the estimate because Joel was truly finding more - including window sills and the undersides of our mansard roof. George said he would charge just for the extra material they had to buy, which is what he did.

The next week, a large crew came and George showed me the Emerald Brand of Sherwin Williams paint and the two kinds of caulking they would be using on the house. He also pointed out that he first put primer on, then the paint, and didn't just use paint with primer in it. I had been worried about the caulking because I know that that is as important as paint for protecting against moisture, and the guys came through. Every gap was found and caulked with new white caulking appropriate for the material (siding, brick, or wood) that needed to be caulked. They must have had 6 tubes of caulking for our house. The guys worked from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm and finished in one day. George even surprised me by showing me a gallon of paint he had had especially mixed to paint our brown shutters and front door! I had not even asked for this, thinking we would just paint the white trim, and at first I was reluctant because I didn't think painting plastic shutters was a good idea, but George tested a small sample and I was sold. When the painting was all finished, the shutters and front door turned out to be the Piece de resistance! It made our house look 20 years younger and as fresh as a model home.

We couldn't be happier with the painting job.

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"After a very successful home energy renovation in 2013, we hired Positive Energy Construction again this year to replace the roof on our townhouse. I met with Patrick Michaelyan the day before work began, so we could review and sign the contract. I really appreciate the honesty and transparency in Patrick's pricing. His contract explained exactly what he would do and how much it would cost. Each day of work, Patrick arrived promptly at 7:30 AM and started immediately. He had two helpers for part of the time, but did much of the job himself.

Our existing roof was in terrible condition, so it took a while to remove all the shingles and underlayment. He also had to replace two rotted boards of roof decking. Fortunately, Patrick's best feature is that he is absolutely meticulous, both in his work and his use of top quality materials. He took great care removing the existing roof, then installing the Ice and Water Shield, drip edge, underlay, pipe boots, architectural shingles and the ridge vent. In the end, Patrick worked four consecutive 12-hour days to complete the job, and the final product is spectacular. This is the quality of roof you would expect to find on a brand new, multi-million dollar home.

I'm very satisfied with how this project turned out, and I'm glad we chose Positive Energy Construction. It was definitely the best value for the money."

"They came out and inspected the roof and provided a report with photos on the roofs condition. They gave an estimate for repair and replacement.  We went 2with repair and clen.  Work was done on time except for some weather delays. They arenea t and professional and  the roof looks grea t.
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"Site review and estimate: Greg was on time and they provided an estimate sooner than promised. Site preparation: Knowing that we would need at least part of the yard for our dogs, Matt had a portion of the yard separated from the construction. He also had a temporary fence placed between the neighbors property and ours. Demo and excavation: Workers were punctual, professional and neat. Foundation and framing: Workers were punctual, professional and neat. Roofing: We had the entire roof was replaced. The roofers did show up a day earlier than expected. Though a bit of a scare for my wife who was in the shower when they got on the roof, the guys completed the roof in 1 day. They cleaned the yard and picked up as many nails as possible. I followed behind them and found some more nails but I feel they did a good job. Plumbing rough in: Workers were punctual, professional but left debris on the floor. They also placed the supply and discharge for the washer too high on the wall. This was later fix to our satisfaction. Electrical rough in: Workers were punctual, professional and neat. They did however, placed the outlets too high on the wall. This was later fix to our satisfaction. Mudroom drywall and painting: Drywall was hung well and Santos the painter was excellent. Screened in porch framing: Armando and his crew were professional, friendly and did a great job. Very detailed. Deck and screened in porch flooring: Excellent job. Can't say enough good things. Screened in porch painting: The first coat was excellent but when they came back to do some putting, caulking and painting, it was not Santos and this painter got paint on the flooring on the deck and the screened in porch. This was very upsetting as we had paid for the completion of the flooring and this painter came behind days later and made a mess. This cleaned up was completed much later in the job and remains one of the sore spots for us as we thought about the job for this review. Screened in porch electrical completion: These were not same electrons who did the rough in and I must say they were horrible and not professional at all. They damaged the b-board near every outlet and drilled through one panel which MW agreed to replace. We decide to not have it replaced as long as they could fix it to our satisfaction. We declined to replace it simply because we didn't think the panel could be replaced without causing further damaged and frustration. These electricians also did not cover the junction boxes under the house or in the screened in porch. They had no disregard for our safety. Again, this error was corrected much later in the job and remains one of the sore spots for us as we thought about the job for this review. House plumbing completion: Good. Tile in Mudroom: Excellent job. Cabinet and counter top in Mudroom: Excellent quality and installation was great. Finishing work and punch list: We did have a large punch list (about 80 items). Some were major but most were basic clean up that any job would have. General site cleanliness: I thought in general the site stayed neat but there were times it was a real mess. I would use MW again but I would be more specific about what my expectations are for the job. Matt, the project manager was great. He was professional and checked in each day the workers were on the job. In all, MW met our expectations and did it all within budget and the time frame we agreed on in the contract.

After a little more than a year since our addition was completed, everything is still solid and looks great.

We use the porch year round and the deck is great when the weather is reasonable. My initial review was a “B”, which was based on my opinion of how some steps of construction were completed. Though how you get there and how you finish is important, what really will matter in the long run is how long it will last. I truly believe that MW’s quality is second to none and that you can trust the quality of workmanship and materials you will receive if you go with this company."