Uncle Brian's Home Improvements

Since this was a small job, Brian stated he would be working around other larger jobs. When I was ready for him to come and rip out or install items, there never really was a delay. I communicated mostly through email and he was very efficient in making arrangements with me. His wife worked as his secretary and was very efficient in answering my questions and responding. I was impressed that he strove to perform an excellent job. He worked in a methodical manner and was efficient time wise. Also, I was impressed that he was an experienced problem solver. His nephew, Josiah, installed most of the plumbing and was very knowledgeable and also had a professional manner. The valve that came with the tub faucet did not fit the existing pipework inside the wall. (My plumbing knowledge is lacking here and my explanation may be somewhat incorrect.) Instead of making a hole in the wall on the out side of the tiled shower and outside of the bathroom, they exchanged the valve I bought for one that would work. This significantly decreased the expense, so, I add honesty to my list. I had a problem with a local chain retail carpet and floor company. They botched the installation of the vinyl floor and it delayed completion of the bathroom by several weeks while I negotiated with them for a refund and then hired another company. Brian was very patient waiting to install the toilet and finish the job and get the final payment. I had paid 3/4 of the bill when most of the work had been done. I would not hesitate to hire him again and I am confident he would do an excellent job at a reasonable price.

In my opinion the job could not have gone better. I am already creating a list of things for the coming Spring!

The work done was adequate. The workers were unprofessional as evidenced by the beer cans they left in my trash - after consuming beers at my house, while they were working.

I can?t say enough good things about Uncle Brian?s Home Improvements. The boys and Brian were a delight to work with as well as very professional. I had a new shower stall put in with tile and the works. The tile was beyond belief and the job came out great! The workmanship was to perfection. I can honestly say they go above and beyond expectations. I would definitely use them again and again.

I had called Uncle Brian's early Sunday evening on November 25th not knowing if I would even be able to catch them at the time, and to my surprise, I did. With a strict work schedule during the week, I was able to schedule an appointment for them to come out the next Saturday. I was given a small window of when they would be on site, and sure enough they were right in the middle of the window. The two gentlemen that appeared (Kevin and James) installed two ceiling fans and switches and did it perfectly. Afterwards, they were very accommodating to spend a few additional moments as I discussed a few other ideas that I had around my home that I was interested in help with. I hope that we are able to work an arrangement to continue again soon.

I'm almost hesitant to write this review as we have many more projects lined up for them and don't want to compete for their time :) I cannot say a negative word about Uncle Brian, their work, their professionalism, the end result, anything. They are excellent all around and we are so happy to have found such an amazing contractor. Brian was initially here for a short visit (4 hours of handyman big deal). Please see my previous review on that. Afterwards, I contacted him because I noticed they also did windows, and we needed to replace several in our family room. Brian quickly set us straight on what was causing the drafts in the room, which saved us a lot of money as we would have replaced the wrong windows. He worked with us to find windows that we liked and were within our budget, went above and beyond to ensure that all discounts he had access to were applied, designed a gorgeous frame that fit with the style of the rest of the house, tore out and improved the ledges, and was flexible with scheduling. I had to be away during the installation and he kept me up to date daily with what was going on. He even painted a couple of the crown molding to see if a contrast in colors would work - in the end it didn't but it was a fun suggestion and above and beyond what he needed to do. He also noted a manufacturer's defect in the windows, contacted the manufacturer and got them to come out and correct the issue - we didn't have to lift a finger on it at all. While all of this was going on, he noticed that we had a few cracks and a major area that had to be patched in our exterior stucco. Unbeknownst to us, he took it upon himself to patch and seal them, which we had been trying to get fixed for months. He even did post work and fixed the root issue that was causing the cracks in the first place. It was an awesome surprise and a huge weight off of our shoulders. It also exemplifies one of the best qualities they have, in that they don't sit around and wait, and good enough is never enough for them. They always look for a way to make your home better, and their quality is never less than excellent. We are extremely happy with our cosy 'new' room, love the way it finishes the part of the house now, and could not be more pleased with this company. Brian treats your home with the respect that he would his own, he is creative and flexible and demands only the best quality of work from himself and his crew. He is onsite and personally supervises each job, he works with you as far as budget and what you want to do, and gives you white glove service from beginning to end.

The work went very well. Uncle Brian is a super friendly guy and is very accommodating. He is good at what he does.

I could not be more excited with the way our kitchen turned out. It's exactly as we wanted it. In looking for a contractor to complete our kitchen remodel, we wanted someone that would do it right the first time and pay attention to all the details involved in a project like this. We have an older home and wanted to make sure it was all done right. Brian was exactly what we were looking for. He not only did a great job doing what we asked, he did a great job of handling the details that we would have never known about. I cannot recommend Brian highly enough. He is also honest and trustworthy in everyway. Due to the age of the home and the layout of the kitchen, it required a lot of "customization" to fit everything in the space that we had. There were also several issues that popped up due to the older plumbing and electrical work. Brian made it all work. He also was able to do a lot of custom wood work that we wanted. Our custom wainscoting is something we are proud to show off and sets our kitchen apart from everyone else's (I wish I could include a picture). Also, he built custom crown molding for our cabinets since the ceiling was uneven. It turned out great and looks fantastic. Anyone that sees our kitchen raves about the beauty and quality of it. Definitely consider Brian if your looking at any home remodeling.

All was going fairly well, until "Uncle Brian" just dropped off the face of the earth. Since the end of October, I've sent emails, one quite detailed, describing products I'd found online that I hoped to order for use in the bathroom remodel. We'd spent an afternoon at Lowe's looking at products, and Brian sent someone over to show me an "antique white" that I might like. I didn't care for the color, so I went online to find a white vanity on my own. I am having surgery very soon and will be recovering over the holidays. I had hoped to have the bathroom remodel details settled by surgery time in order to have the work done by Christmas. Now I'm back to Square One, with no contractor, no explanation WHY the sudden silence, and no 'new' bathroom. No, I won't use Brian, and no, I can't recommend him.

We were in the process of relocating to Nebraska. After our house went under contract we were told our back deck would have to have handrails installed before the closing date. I called several different contractors only to have them not return my call or not show up to give me an estimate. Brian not only answered his phone but came over and gave me a quote right away. They showed up and completed the work exactly when he said he would and they done a great job. I would recommend them to anyone!

They did good quality work. They were very responsive when we first contacted them in fitting us into their very busy schedule. We live out of town and it was a real challenge trying to coordinate things. Brian took great care of scheduling and getting the crews in the house when they were scheduled. They did good quality work and had great communication. They kept us informed on what was going on and ensured that were were getting good quality of items. They were personable and nice to work with. We had a very cordial relationship with Brian and his workers. Overall, we are very pleased that we found them and grateful for the good work that that did.

Uncle Brian sent a quite, clean, quick team of 2 men to diagnose our water pressure/refrigerator problem. They found a way to increase the water pressure going to the fridge. (low pressure had caused the premature "burn out" of 2 valves that make the water dispenser work. The eliminated the the needle valve and copper tubing and installed new pipes and a shut off valve in a nice looking junction box in the wall behind the fridge. Now our whole house has better water pressure, our fridge's water dispenser is working, and they even soaked all of our faucet aerators in CLR so everything is flowing nicely throughout the house. They were in and out in under 3 hours, the price matched the estimate, and we couldn't be happier with the results!

Brian was spectacular to work with! Everything about them was great; they contacted me to get me on their schedule. They’re very good, so they’re very busy. The two technicians were incredible. One of them specialized in plumbing. They even noticed things that needed to be done and asked me if I wanted to get those done. I have absolute confidence in this company and I’d definitely use them again. In fact, I’ve already hired them again.

Exceptional. That's the single word I choose to describe my experience with Brian's. I called Brian on Friday. He came out Saturday morning to give me an estimate for the work, and on Tuesday a two-man crew, Phil and Josiah, showed up right on time to complete my two small repair projects. They had the right materials and tools, and In about an hour both jobs were taken care of. Brian, Phil and Josiah were all personable and professional. I am thrilled to have found Brian's on Angies List, and won't hesitate to call them again, and recommend them to friends and family.

All contact with Uncle Brian was timely and professional (with lots of laughs thrown in for free). Estimates and actual work started no earlier then the decent hour of 9 a.m. He and his nephews and honorary nephews were competent, skilled, and hard workers who were constantly cleaning up after themselves. Prices were very reasonable and the estimate was honored. We are getting an estimate for a new deck in the spring so will use his company again. Uncle Brian gave us guidance on solving other home repair problems we have. Prepare for a quiz at the end of the job because you'll learn a lot, especially about doors!

Brian is fully booked until the end of the year, but he gave me some advice and recommended someone to install backsplash tile in my kitchen. He did not do any work for me but was still very generous with his time and advice. Seems very honest and knowledgeable.

They are polite, clean and courteous. The list is too long to detail how great they have been. The owner's nephew who is performing the work is a genius.

Brian was great to work with, going to some effort to fit into my schedule. The work was done promptly and his workers were really nice. We will definitely call him again when we have another job to do. He seems to be a jack of all trades and takes pride in the work he does.

Evidently my piddly job was not important enough to warrant a return phone call since they couldn't even be bothered to acknowledge my request for help (no phone call, no email, no nothing). Adding this company to my list of those who will never get my business or the business of my friends or family. Actually none of the companies I found on Angie's List returned my calls. That's $17 down the toilet.

The whole project went great! Brian was punctual, true to his word, and very professional. A beautiful job!

Brian showed up within a couple of days for a quote and told me he would start in October. A couple of weeks later he called me and said he had some cancellations and could he start in a week. We agreed. Brian said he would show up on a Tuesday at 11:30 and he showed up at 11:10 AM with his crew ready to work. He had promised the work would be done in 6-7 days and on the evening of the 6th day he and his crew we gone. The house was clean and he even left light bulbs for the fixture (which was only down because I told he I wanted to finish painting first). I also have to thank him so much for helping this bachelor choose great colors and materials (for 2 hours on a Sunday) and still keep the whole project to a reasonable budget. Not only was the work quality he was a great person to work with and I had a really good time working with him.

I cannot recommend Uncle Brian and his team enough! They came out quickly for a quote and stuck to their bid. VERY professional. We had our 90's honey oak staircase redone to a beautiful expresso & wrought iron spindles. They were awesome on communication, very clean and they do beautiful work! He goes over and above any contractor we have ever worked with. Will hire again!

Everything went really well. Brian and assistance came the first time to dismantle the tub surround and prepare two walls to receive new cabinets. Cabinet installations with trim went smoothly. After plumber did his work and tile was installed Brian returned, as scheduled, to do the trim work. This work also was done in a professional manner with attention to detail. Installation of bathroom accessories went well. Brian was very pleasant to work with and gave good suggestions to improve the remodeling project. We are having him return this fall to replace our front door.

In February I had some damage to my Condo Bathroom and needed an estimate of repair for the insurance agents. Brian was quick to provided the needed information as well as to work with the insurance agent when modifications were needed. Everytime I contacted him by phone or by email, his response was quick. My step dad is a cabinet maker of 30+ years, so while I am not skilled in repair myself, I can usually spot someone skilled at their job from a flim flam artist. I got nothing but professional vibes from Brian, he reminded me a lot of my Stepdad. Unfortunately the timing did not work out for me to use Brian for the remodel, but had it, he would have been the first on my list.

Damage was done to my front door, and I need work done fast. They showed up with in hours even though I knew they are always busy and completed perfect work.