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PJW Construction
120 Elm Street Apt. 30
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PJW Construction
120 Elm Street Apt. 30
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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Brian T. Smith Builders, Inc.
5700 Lower Mountain Road
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Brian T. Smith Builders, Inc.
5700 Lower Mountain Road
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Family owned and operated business. Fully Licensed and insured

"He is wonderful and I couldn't say enough good things about him!"

Pam M on July 2017

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Family owned and operated business. Fully Licensed and insured

"He is wonderful and I couldn't say enough good things about him!"

Pam M on July 2017


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Perianth Interior Design
3984 Mink Rd
4.75(
27
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Perianth Interior Design
3984 Mink Rd
4.75(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Perianth Interior Design specializes in highly individualized projects, where our clients are never afraid to ask us to bring their wildest dreams to life. Our philosophy is simple: there’s no need to choose between high-end design and livability. We offer exceptional design services for both residential and commercial spaces. Hilary Unger, Founder and Lead Designer, works closely with each client to transform their vision into a space that not only meets but often exceeds their expectations.

"Experience with Buy my eye was professional and positive. Hilary was very knowledgeable in designing my project. I would highly recommend her ."

Richard T on January 2024

Perianth Interior Design specializes in highly individualized projects, where our clients are never afraid to ask us to bring their wildest dreams to life. Our philosophy is simple: there’s no need to choose between high-end design and livability. We offer exceptional design services for both residential and commercial spaces. Hilary Unger, Founder and Lead Designer, works closely with each client to transform their vision into a space that not only meets but often exceeds their expectations.

"Experience with Buy my eye was professional and positive. Hilary was very knowledgeable in designing my project. I would highly recommend her ."

Richard T on January 2024


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Armagh Carpentry LLC
5035 Smithfield Rd
5.00(
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Armagh Carpentry LLC
5035 Smithfield Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Over 25 years of experience, Armagh Carpentry, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I found Armagh on Angi. I had a ceiling/attic trap door mishap on Friday 11/24. Called today, 11/27 at 9:30 am. Raymie agreed to come out and repair the spring @5:30 pm. Verbal agreement, on time and fixed the spring. Minimal charge. I will definitely be using Armagh Carpentry for future projects."

Susan T on November 2023

Over 25 years of experience, Armagh Carpentry, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I found Armagh on Angi. I had a ceiling/attic trap door mishap on Friday 11/24. Called today, 11/27 at 9:30 am. Raymie agreed to come out and repair the spring @5:30 pm. Verbal agreement, on time and fixed the spring. Minimal charge. I will definitely be using Armagh Carpentry for future projects."

Susan T on November 2023


Ascendant Design-Build
405 Wegner Avenue
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Ascendant Design-Build
405 Wegner Avenue
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Ascendant Design-Build is excited to serve homeowners and contractors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in the design/build industry, Brandon can help you with your home renovation project. No matter what you need architectural drawings for - an addition, a remodel, or new construction - Ascendant Design-Build is your one-stop-shop to get your project started on the right foot. Call us today!

Ascendant Design-Build is excited to serve homeowners and contractors in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in the design/build industry, Brandon can help you with your home renovation project. No matter what you need architectural drawings for - an addition, a remodel, or new construction - Ascendant Design-Build is your one-stop-shop to get your project started on the right foot. Call us today!


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Interior Design & Merchandising Solutions
5107 Barn Owl Rd
5.00(
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Interior Design & Merchandising Solutions
5107 Barn Owl Rd
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had never worked with Holly before, but her professionalism and nature allowed me to trust her totally on this project, designing an entire Condo from top to bottom. While in my absence, Holly selected the paint colors for every room, every piece of furniture, flooring and accessories. I returned from Florida to my home which looked like it belonged in a Magazine. Holly is amazing, delightful and trustworthy. I recommend her to everyone who is considering hiring a designer."

Lindell P on September 2017

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had never worked with Holly before, but her professionalism and nature allowed me to trust her totally on this project, designing an entire Condo from top to bottom. While in my absence, Holly selected the paint colors for every room, every piece of furniture, flooring and accessories. I returned from Florida to my home which looked like it belonged in a Magazine. Holly is amazing, delightful and trustworthy. I recommend her to everyone who is considering hiring a designer."

Lindell P on September 2017


Gate Beautiful Construction LLC
500 Golf Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Gate Beautiful Construction LLC
500 Golf Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 30 years of experience, Gate Beautiful Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of this business. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service I bring to my customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. Above all, I am watchful of my customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of my business.

With over 30 years of experience, Gate Beautiful Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of this business. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service I bring to my customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes me a true professional. Above all, I am watchful of my customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of my business.


David B. Singer, AIA, Architect
PO Box 374
4.67(
43
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Approved Pro
David B. Singer, AIA, Architect
PO Box 374
4.67(
43
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Approved Pro
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25 years of experience

I have been a licensed architect since 1988, practicing in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 2005, I launched my own firm with emphasis on single family and multi-family residential design, commercial building design and fit-out and institutional design for public entities with a focus on administrative and justice projects. I have a wide and deep range of experience with residential, commercial and institutional clients. I work well with clients, developers, builders and construction managers. I understand the process and value of the primary project delivery methods including design-bid-build and design-build. Stylistically, my philosophy is to fit in with the local style, while maintaining integrity and fluidity of design. Architectural heroes: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn, Frank Furness, Henry Hobson Richardson.

"David was professional, gave excellent recommendations and was a true pleasure to work with. Really willing to work with us on getting our project finalized and approved and was easy to reach with any questions or changes. Defintely recommend!"

Danielle B on January 2022

I have been a licensed architect since 1988, practicing in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 2005, I launched my own firm with emphasis on single family and multi-family residential design, commercial building design and fit-out and institutional design for public entities with a focus on administrative and justice projects. I have a wide and deep range of experience with residential, commercial and institutional clients. I work well with clients, developers, builders and construction managers. I understand the process and value of the primary project delivery methods including design-bid-build and design-build. Stylistically, my philosophy is to fit in with the local style, while maintaining integrity and fluidity of design. Architectural heroes: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn, Frank Furness, Henry Hobson Richardson.

"David was professional, gave excellent recommendations and was a true pleasure to work with. Really willing to work with us on getting our project finalized and approved and was easy to reach with any questions or changes. Defintely recommend!"

Danielle B on January 2022


D. Willis General Contractors, Inc.
491 Baltimore Pike, Unit 684
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
D. Willis General Contractors, Inc.
491 Baltimore Pike, Unit 684
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are family owned and operated since 1952, provides home repair construction services in Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties as well as New Jersey and have been providing residential and commercial renovations and remodeling to the surrounding community ever since. We specialize in basement remodeling and conversions, windows, garage doors, fire and water damage, and many other reliable contracting services. Let our reputation of doing whatever it takes to get your job done on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction give you peace of mind. Our engineering background means we accomplish what others say is impossible. We always focused on our client goals and delivering high value outcomes.

"In all cases he put in what he wanted, and in all cases it was a lot cheaper and WITHOUT RECEIPTS . We were charged for the upgrades but did not get them (Refused to provide receipts,even when asked repeatedly (we have texts from him saying NO RECEIPTS, NO RECEIPTS! NO RECEIPTS!). They cut a huge hole in our garage ceiling for I have no reason why. Also one in the bathroom closet. Bought cheaper toilets than the ones we chose. Became very annoyed with my wife, said he would return them but didn't and installed them anyway. This we know because they still had the identifying sticker still on it. They put the wrong flooring in. We picked one that would match the existing hallway floor. It was an upgrade so we were charged more money and they put in the cheap floor anyway. The bathroom tub was supposed to be a nice tub to go with the expensive tiles we picked. They put in the cheapest tub they could buy and refused to take it out. They then put non slip silicone strips on the bottom that makes it look even cheaper. We came to find that the reason for the strips was to hide a chip that was there. They were repeatedly told we wanted SLIDING shower doors. They purchased the cheapest one they could find with a door that opens out. We asked for power flush jet toilets. They purchased watersense toilets, got mad when we told them it was not what we wanted. Finally said they would return them but put them in anyway. They left the water sense sticker on them is how we were sure. . There were cabinets put in without spacing and as a result the doors and drawers wouldn't open without scraping against the one beside it. We had to replace and buy new ones. The countertop was installed without having a plumber come in beforehand and set up the drain, so now installation of a garbage disposal is impossible without removing the countertops and cabinets. In both bathrooms, the wall niches have mostly gray and dirty white half inch thick threshold pieces to box them out (our bath is brown based) that were cut short at the ends, then filled with gray grout as filler. They couldn't look more horrible. They were also asked to put in white grout to match the brown and white of the bathroom tiles. They put in gray. Towards the end, we asked for proof of license to contract along with receipts. They refused. We told them not to continue work until they could give us receipts and proof of license. The very next day, I came down to find workers there scrambling to finish the job they had so far taken them two months to do. We received numerous and lengthy text messages from them cursing us out, accusing us of sexual impropriety and calling us foul names until we finally had to called the police. Succinctly, this company and the persons we dealt with, Perry Panaccio and his brother Al Panaccio, are a nightmare and not people you ever want have do anything for you! I am seriously considering suing, which I have never done...it is that bad!"

roy f on March 2025

We are family owned and operated since 1952, provides home repair construction services in Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties as well as New Jersey and have been providing residential and commercial renovations and remodeling to the surrounding community ever since. We specialize in basement remodeling and conversions, windows, garage doors, fire and water damage, and many other reliable contracting services. Let our reputation of doing whatever it takes to get your job done on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction give you peace of mind. Our engineering background means we accomplish what others say is impossible. We always focused on our client goals and delivering high value outcomes.

"In all cases he put in what he wanted, and in all cases it was a lot cheaper and WITHOUT RECEIPTS . We were charged for the upgrades but did not get them (Refused to provide receipts,even when asked repeatedly (we have texts from him saying NO RECEIPTS, NO RECEIPTS! NO RECEIPTS!). They cut a huge hole in our garage ceiling for I have no reason why. Also one in the bathroom closet. Bought cheaper toilets than the ones we chose. Became very annoyed with my wife, said he would return them but didn't and installed them anyway. This we know because they still had the identifying sticker still on it. They put the wrong flooring in. We picked one that would match the existing hallway floor. It was an upgrade so we were charged more money and they put in the cheap floor anyway. The bathroom tub was supposed to be a nice tub to go with the expensive tiles we picked. They put in the cheapest tub they could buy and refused to take it out. They then put non slip silicone strips on the bottom that makes it look even cheaper. We came to find that the reason for the strips was to hide a chip that was there. They were repeatedly told we wanted SLIDING shower doors. They purchased the cheapest one they could find with a door that opens out. We asked for power flush jet toilets. They purchased watersense toilets, got mad when we told them it was not what we wanted. Finally said they would return them but put them in anyway. They left the water sense sticker on them is how we were sure. . There were cabinets put in without spacing and as a result the doors and drawers wouldn't open without scraping against the one beside it. We had to replace and buy new ones. The countertop was installed without having a plumber come in beforehand and set up the drain, so now installation of a garbage disposal is impossible without removing the countertops and cabinets. In both bathrooms, the wall niches have mostly gray and dirty white half inch thick threshold pieces to box them out (our bath is brown based) that were cut short at the ends, then filled with gray grout as filler. They couldn't look more horrible. They were also asked to put in white grout to match the brown and white of the bathroom tiles. They put in gray. Towards the end, we asked for proof of license to contract along with receipts. They refused. We told them not to continue work until they could give us receipts and proof of license. The very next day, I came down to find workers there scrambling to finish the job they had so far taken them two months to do. We received numerous and lengthy text messages from them cursing us out, accusing us of sexual impropriety and calling us foul names until we finally had to called the police. Succinctly, this company and the persons we dealt with, Perry Panaccio and his brother Al Panaccio, are a nightmare and not people you ever want have do anything for you! I am seriously considering suing, which I have never done...it is that bad!"

roy f on March 2025


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Forliano Remodeling
42 Sandywood Drive
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Forliano Remodeling
42 Sandywood Drive
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39 years of experience

We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of your project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project.

We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of your project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project.

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