Most people stress over home improvements. We make it easy and affordable. The exterior home experts at Couto Construction have been beautifying homes across Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Metro West, and Rhode Island for more than 30 years. We've helped thousands of homeowners, and we're here for you.
Most people stress over home improvements. We make it easy and affordable. The exterior home experts at Couto Construction have been beautifying homes across Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Metro West, and Rhode Island for more than 30 years. We've helped thousands of homeowners, and we're here for you.
As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.
"About a month ago, a young man from Power Home Remodeling - The Quality Assurance Manager, Alex P. came to my home to inspect the work one of his crews did on my home...they replaced all the gutters and trim...$9,000 worth of gutters/trim....He needed to get up into my attic space b/c I was told the only way to 'certify' the warranty was to see the work (soffits) from inside as well...he would not take NO for an answer....tells me again about certifying the warranty so finally, I let him up there...lo and behold he says he finds water damage...I look at what he sees and I can't say yes or no that it is exactly what he is telling me... He is very aggressive during his 'pitch' for a new roof...he says that as 'management' he can bundle the gutters and roof together...he writes all of this down on a piece of paper (which I am in possession of)...says he can do both jobs for $24,900...roof and gutters... He shows me the figures...I see it on paper...how much it would cost and its monthly payment...I speak with my wife and we decide to put $10k down...he says to me that $10k will come off the $24,900 once the financing is set...he writes all of this down right in front of me...tells me the $10k will come off the loan as a down payment ... THIS WAS A BOLD FACED LIE... At no time did he EVER say the cost of this project would be $34,000+...my paper work that he showed me, DID NOT have that figure on it...if it did...I would have said NO...he told me the entire project would be $24,900...not $34,900... Had I not looked at the financing paper when it came in, I would have never known I was deceived...at no time was the cost of both projects more than $24,900...I call the company to complain...I tell them what I have in front of me...the figures that were agreed upon by my wife and I and their man Alex P...all they can say is...you signed the agreement!!! Over and over this is what I am told...I ask for Alex P to call me and to this date (6/12/25) I have yet to hear from the guy. Why is that? He's the Quality Assurance Manager...the guy who told me b/c he is management, he can give me a better price...this companies practices are deceptive. Yup I signed the agreement but was told something totally different! I am happy with the product and work but come on...everything you read for reviews on this company is 100% accurate...from how they ended up at my home (doing work in the neighborhood...sure they were!) I just threw away $10k because of this companies deceptive practices!!!! And again, why hasn't Alex P called me back? B/c they got what they wanted and know they are wrong! I have received responses from the company and both responses DO NOT address the deceptive practices of their QA manager, Alex P...I know what I was told and what I was shown for a total price. They make it as if I am an idiot and am making this stuff up...I am not!!! I am not saying I am devoid of blame here b/c I trusted them and in the end, I was misled by this company!"
Dave S on June 2025
As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.
"About a month ago, a young man from Power Home Remodeling - The Quality Assurance Manager, Alex P. came to my home to inspect the work one of his crews did on my home...they replaced all the gutters and trim...$9,000 worth of gutters/trim....He needed to get up into my attic space b/c I was told the only way to 'certify' the warranty was to see the work (soffits) from inside as well...he would not take NO for an answer....tells me again about certifying the warranty so finally, I let him up there...lo and behold he says he finds water damage...I look at what he sees and I can't say yes or no that it is exactly what he is telling me... He is very aggressive during his 'pitch' for a new roof...he says that as 'management' he can bundle the gutters and roof together...he writes all of this down on a piece of paper (which I am in possession of)...says he can do both jobs for $24,900...roof and gutters... He shows me the figures...I see it on paper...how much it would cost and its monthly payment...I speak with my wife and we decide to put $10k down...he says to me that $10k will come off the $24,900 once the financing is set...he writes all of this down right in front of me...tells me the $10k will come off the loan as a down payment ... THIS WAS A BOLD FACED LIE... At no time did he EVER say the cost of this project would be $34,000+...my paper work that he showed me, DID NOT have that figure on it...if it did...I would have said NO...he told me the entire project would be $24,900...not $34,900... Had I not looked at the financing paper when it came in, I would have never known I was deceived...at no time was the cost of both projects more than $24,900...I call the company to complain...I tell them what I have in front of me...the figures that were agreed upon by my wife and I and their man Alex P...all they can say is...you signed the agreement!!! Over and over this is what I am told...I ask for Alex P to call me and to this date (6/12/25) I have yet to hear from the guy. Why is that? He's the Quality Assurance Manager...the guy who told me b/c he is management, he can give me a better price...this companies practices are deceptive. Yup I signed the agreement but was told something totally different! I am happy with the product and work but come on...everything you read for reviews on this company is 100% accurate...from how they ended up at my home (doing work in the neighborhood...sure they were!) I just threw away $10k because of this companies deceptive practices!!!! And again, why hasn't Alex P called me back? B/c they got what they wanted and know they are wrong! I have received responses from the company and both responses DO NOT address the deceptive practices of their QA manager, Alex P...I know what I was told and what I was shown for a total price. They make it as if I am an idiot and am making this stuff up...I am not!!! I am not saying I am devoid of blame here b/c I trusted them and in the end, I was misled by this company!"
Dave S on June 2025
Fourteen-time winners of the Angie's List Super Service Award (2009-2023), Marshall Building & Remodeling is a local, family-run roofing, siding, and window company providing superior service and products to RI and MA homeowners since 1983. See for yourself what sets us apart from the rest. Call today for a free estimate 401-438-1499 or visit marshallbr.com.
"Marshall did a wonderful Job. House looks perfect’"
Mary M on October 2023
Fourteen-time winners of the Angie's List Super Service Award (2009-2023), Marshall Building & Remodeling is a local, family-run roofing, siding, and window company providing superior service and products to RI and MA homeowners since 1983. See for yourself what sets us apart from the rest. Call today for a free estimate 401-438-1499 or visit marshallbr.com.
"Marshall did a wonderful Job. House looks perfect’"
Mary M on October 2023
WE DO NOT INSTALL INTERIOR DOORS. - WE ONLY INSTALL DOORS AND WINDOWS WE PROVIDE. Prices start at $549 installed for windows. Venture Window has been in business for 38 years. We have a huge selection of products for every need. Residential, Historic, Commercial, Vinyl - Wood - Aluminum. We are wholesale distributors for all our product lines and pass the savings on to the consumer. We feature our own in house installers (NEVER subs) and have a 5 star customer satisfaction rating. The owners, Bruce Schulbaum & John Mills III oversee all projects and guarantee satisfaction. Call or stop by our enormous showroom conveniently located in Providence. ALL PRODUCTS ARE ENERGY STAR RATED FOR HIGHEST EFFICIENCY. MOST PRODUCTS CARRY A LIFETIME WARRANTY & WE PROVIDE A 5 YEAR LABOR WARRANTY ON INSTALLED PRODUCTS. WE DO NOT INSTALL INTERIOR DOORS.
"The owner himself sold me my replacement windows. I remember him making a big deal that all windows come with a LIFETIME Warranty. We joked about having small children and the unexpected things that can happen. He reassured me Lifetime means Lifetime. He also hand wrote it on my invoice. That coming from the owner was a large part of why I paid Venture more than their competitors. A few years passed and one of my windows started getting cloudy. I went to Venture and in a week or so I picked up my replacement. Now again I have another cloudy piece of glass. Only this time Venture forwarded me to their vendor who told us we would need to fill out an online form. After approx 4 weeks with no update we contacted them again. They said since its been 20yrs we would need to pay $70 for the replacement. I left a message for Bruce only to be called back by his staff to let me know $70 was more important than honoring their agreement. This is something to consider before hiring."
sophia m on June 2023
WE DO NOT INSTALL INTERIOR DOORS. - WE ONLY INSTALL DOORS AND WINDOWS WE PROVIDE. Prices start at $549 installed for windows. Venture Window has been in business for 38 years. We have a huge selection of products for every need. Residential, Historic, Commercial, Vinyl - Wood - Aluminum. We are wholesale distributors for all our product lines and pass the savings on to the consumer. We feature our own in house installers (NEVER subs) and have a 5 star customer satisfaction rating. The owners, Bruce Schulbaum & John Mills III oversee all projects and guarantee satisfaction. Call or stop by our enormous showroom conveniently located in Providence. ALL PRODUCTS ARE ENERGY STAR RATED FOR HIGHEST EFFICIENCY. MOST PRODUCTS CARRY A LIFETIME WARRANTY & WE PROVIDE A 5 YEAR LABOR WARRANTY ON INSTALLED PRODUCTS. WE DO NOT INSTALL INTERIOR DOORS.
"The owner himself sold me my replacement windows. I remember him making a big deal that all windows come with a LIFETIME Warranty. We joked about having small children and the unexpected things that can happen. He reassured me Lifetime means Lifetime. He also hand wrote it on my invoice. That coming from the owner was a large part of why I paid Venture more than their competitors. A few years passed and one of my windows started getting cloudy. I went to Venture and in a week or so I picked up my replacement. Now again I have another cloudy piece of glass. Only this time Venture forwarded me to their vendor who told us we would need to fill out an online form. After approx 4 weeks with no update we contacted them again. They said since its been 20yrs we would need to pay $70 for the replacement. I left a message for Bruce only to be called back by his staff to let me know $70 was more important than honoring their agreement. This is something to consider before hiring."
sophia m on June 2023
**EXCELLENCE**HIGH STANDARDS**AWARD WINNING** Vanger Windows & Doors is an Andersen Certified Contractor that specializes in Replacement Windows and Exterior Entry and Patio Doors (We do NOT offer Interior Doors at this time). We are a Rhode Island based, family owned company that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction. Vanger Windows & Doors offers a"Good, Better, Best" approach to window purchasing; providing customers options to meet their needs, desires and budget. No job is too difficult. We offer both insert and full construction window replacement, including conversion kits for some existing Andersen windows. Contact us for your FREE estimate! **Financing Available**
"Victor and Murphy are great!"
Jeff J on January 2025
**EXCELLENCE**HIGH STANDARDS**AWARD WINNING** Vanger Windows & Doors is an Andersen Certified Contractor that specializes in Replacement Windows and Exterior Entry and Patio Doors (We do NOT offer Interior Doors at this time). We are a Rhode Island based, family owned company that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction. Vanger Windows & Doors offers a"Good, Better, Best" approach to window purchasing; providing customers options to meet their needs, desires and budget. No job is too difficult. We offer both insert and full construction window replacement, including conversion kits for some existing Andersen windows. Contact us for your FREE estimate! **Financing Available**
"Victor and Murphy are great!"
Jeff J on January 2025
At brindamour construction we take pride in our work. Our team can handle any residential job kno matter how big or small we are a newer company trying to grow but have been in the trade for 15 plus years including the caprenters union please feel free to check us out for a free quote thanks
"He came when he said he would and did what he said he would. Very happy with the results. We have already rehired for additional work."
JO-ANN T on January 2023
At brindamour construction we take pride in our work. Our team can handle any residential job kno matter how big or small we are a newer company trying to grow but have been in the trade for 15 plus years including the caprenters union please feel free to check us out for a free quote thanks
"He came when he said he would and did what he said he would. Very happy with the results. We have already rehired for additional work."
JO-ANN T on January 2023
Looking for reliable and skilled handymen in PROVIDENCE? Look no further than Madeira Masonry LLC. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch home services. With our expertise in masonry, we can handle all your home projects with precision and care. Contact us today for all your home repair needs.
"Manny was very professional and respectful during our two day remodel. Took a lot of time to the details and wanted to make sure we were happy with his work! So thankful that we found him and have already told our friends about him!! Highly recommended. Hate to give him a 5 star rating because we want to keep him for ourselves but he does deserve it!"
Debra M on October 2024
Looking for reliable and skilled handymen in PROVIDENCE? Look no further than Madeira Masonry LLC. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch home services. With our expertise in masonry, we can handle all your home projects with precision and care. Contact us today for all your home repair needs.
"Manny was very professional and respectful during our two day remodel. Took a lot of time to the details and wanted to make sure we were happy with his work! So thankful that we found him and have already told our friends about him!! Highly recommended. Hate to give him a 5 star rating because we want to keep him for ourselves but he does deserve it!"
Debra M on October 2024
Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.
"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"
kelly v on May 2021
Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.
"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"
kelly v on May 2021
If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com
"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."
Melissa P on March 2025
If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com
"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."
Melissa P on March 2025
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information
"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
CLAUDIA H on October 2021
Making an existing window bigger always requires some construction, but the extent varies by project. Vertical expansions involve less structural work because they often don't affect load-bearing elements. Even so, any enlargement requires removing siding or drywall, cutting framing members, and installing appropriate support. Non-load-bearing walls allow for simpler modifications, while load-bearing walls require proper headers and structural support. A consultation with a structural engineer is advisable before beginning any window enlargement project.
Building permits are required for window enlargement projects in most municipalities. Since enlarging windows involves structural modifications to your home's exterior walls, local building departments need to review and approve the plans. Permit costs range from $100 to $300, though projects requiring significant structural changes may incur permit fees of $500 or more. Additionally, homes in historic districts or those governed by HOAs may need special approvals. Always check local requirements before beginning work.
An average window enlargement project takes between five hours and three days to complete. Simple projects with minimal structural changes might be finished in five to ten hours, while more complex enlargements requiring significant structural modifications could take up to three days. Factors affecting the timeline include the window's location, wall construction, weather conditions, and the need for specialized materials. The process involves demolition, framing, window installation, and interior/exterior finishing work.