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"Mason is great- we have used him for three large projects so far and the work is fantastic. We first hired Mason to finish our basement and was immediately impressed by his prompt and professional communication as well as the detailed estimate. We went back and forth on a number of items as we tried to figure out what we wanted to do and Mason was very patient with us and was very clear with any changes we asked him to make. With the exception of some changes we asked to make throughout the project, his initial estimate was very transparent and spot on to the final cost. We were so impressed by Mason and his crew (he has him own people, not subs) that we hired him again to do a complete renovation of our kitchen. This was a much bigger project that involved structural work to remove a wall and replace with a beam and he did not disappoint. We had a lot more opinions regarding how we wanted the kitchen to be done and he was again very patient with us and very clear with his communication. The crew was consistent from the last project and again did fantastic work. Finally we hired Mason a third time to build a new sunroom off the kitchen (formerly a screened in porch) and again he did a great job. We are now looking to do a bathroom remodel and we will hire Mason again in a heartbeat."

"Ms. Carlene (the owner) joined her mover (Quincy) and they were great about moving the 2 desks (one from upstairs and the other from the basement) into the truck. She was patient with me as we tried to figure out what could fit. She was so professional and punctual. She worked with me (as I'm pregnant) to reschedule since I was organizing slower than I first planned.  I will be using her company again in the future.
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"We have had a crazy (and crazy ambitious) backyard project going for five years, involving 90 feet of huge stone gabions (wire boxes filled with rock), a wild meadow with paths, and a 1000+ sq/ft patio area that we wanted segmented into various components (patio, fire pit area, play area, etc). Plus a yard-wide drainage issue that needed to be dealt with. Over the years we solicited estimates from literally a half-dozen landscapers, who all either disappeared (didn't want to deal with it) or gave us walloping estimates for much more than we wanted. 

Jesse at Tillerman Gardens was totally different. He listened. Can't tell you how important that is. And rather than start thinking about the ways is wouldn't work, his mind immediately went to how he could make it work, and how he could do it at a reasonable cost.

He was super-busy the summer we contacted him so we didn't get to start working until months later, but he kept in touch the whole time and explained his schedule. Once we started working, he and his crew were just a joy to work with. They have a real passion for their work and they are so good at it. In addition to the solid patio, they did a great job with a tricky concrete project, and moved four giant boulders down a narrow half-driveway into place in our backyard -- no easy task. 

Jesse was constantly in touch about design and implementation details (though my sense is he would be fine making decisions if that is what the client wanted). It was clear throughout the job that Jesse was laser-focused on getting us the patio we wanted. He was constantly making changes and adding bits and pieces we wanted, most of which didn't show up on the final invoice. 

A few weeks after they finished, the big spring storms starting hitting. I emailed him with some small issues regarding the drainage pattern, and he emailed right back and offered to help if necessary. We are still figuring it out but I appreciate how clearly he stands by his work. 

I feel so fortunate we ended up working with Jesse. Can't recommend Tillerman Gardens highly enough. "

"Steve Norfolk and his crew dug down to the footing and applied the waterproof material a section at a time.  The original plan was to dig the entire area first and then apply the waterproof material all at the same time.  However daily torrential rains turned the area into a sea of mud, so he decided to do it a section at a time to minimize problems associated with the rain.  He had to break up a concrete slab (porch) for 1/2 the front, and approximately 25 feet of driveway next to the house.  Progress was slow due to the rain and mud, but Steve steadfastly pursued the completion of the job despite the setbacks.  Although justifiably discouraged by the rain and lack of progress, he exhibited a positive "can do" attitude and kept at it.  The finished product was professionally done.  Backfill and all concrete were properly completed, and grass seed applied.  Steve is a conscientious professional who knows his business and can be relied upon to do the work he says he will accomplish.  I would use him again in a heartbeat.
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"Willard provided excellent prompt service. They took care of all aspects if my oil tank replacement including transferring oil to the new tank, county permits and inspection reports needed to put the new tank into service. Premium quality materials and workmanship should give me years of trouble free service."

"It went extremely well! They were punctual, hardworking and professional. It was necessary to dig up my neighbor's landscaping, so they were very careful to disturb only what was necessary and to restore everything to its original condition. They even replaced her broken underground downspout extension (which was draining into my basement!) without comment or additional charge. When my neighbor accused them of causing a problem, MJ was quick to respond and the team on-site made a point of apologizing to her in person. I don't think MJ caused the problem, so I was very impressed that they "went high" to investigate the matter and, as I said, apologize for the inconvenience she felt she suffered. The work they did inside to remove mold and seal the wall was thorough and neat. The gentleman doing the work cleaned up everything and took all of his equipment and trash with him. his is especially important since he was working with strong chemicals. My contact in the office was prompt to address anything I threw her way. It was easy to make payments online. Best of all - no sign of water in the basement since they were here!!"

"Surley is a perfectionist, he does outstanding work and is very professional. We are always delighted with all of his work. We trust Surley implicitly and know we are always getting top notch and talented work done."

"The company is very professional and kept me in the loop throughout the process.  We had unavoidable delays due to the wet weather, but Tom let me know every step of the way.  Our small back yard turned out lovely!"

"I initially contracted with Vida and General Remodeling Group to build a deck for me. I was so pleased with their work that shortly after I asked them to remodel one bathroom and make major repairs on another. Their workmanship was of extremely high quality; their suggestions regarding design added significantly to the final product. Vida kept me fully up to date regarding progress and necessary changes. I would definitely utilize their services again."

"Project finished ahead of schedule at a fair price. Solid work that will hold together for many years."