Uncle Brian's Home Improvements

He was very knowledgeable and upfront with everything he would do. He understood what I wanted and I didn’t have any questions when he left.

Project went well and on schedule. Only complaints were the crew was not careful with the new cabinets after installation and they did get beat up quite a bit. Also felt like we got nickeled and dimes for stuff that should have been included like installing a faucet. Overall Brian is very reasonable and the guys are hardworking and easy to work with. I would recommend them and plan on using them again.

I did not end up using Uncle Brian's because I was on a short schedule and they were fairly backed up. That being said, the company did everything they could to try to slot in some time to come out and do some of the more urgent work in between their other jobs ad give me an estimate on time and cost for the remaining work. I ended up finding another plumber for the water softener & fixture installation and separate handyman to do the repair work.

He arrived at 8;20 or so, we toured the house, itemizing each of the projects (about 8). I asked him where he wanted to set up; he was easy with the garage. He plotted his work from there to the kitchen door, kitchen flooring, stairs up and down. He was very systematic. A pleasure to watch.

We couldn't be happier with Brian and his team. The work was scheduled to be done and Brian gave us some advice on pre-work we could do to save money on the project. We decided to order some of our own materials that we chose from Home Depot. When it came time for the work, our bathtub and surround did not arrive as promised by the Home Depot and it threw off all of our work. Brian constantly adjusted his schedule and stayed on top of the folks at the Home Depot to get our job done in as timely a manner as possible. The best thing about working with Brian was that he was willing to do whatever we wanted him to and nothing more. We were working on a budget and he gave us lots of advice, let us shop for materials and adjusted his schedule to work with us. When all was said and done, Brian and his crew had replaced our tub and surround, retiled our kitchen floor, added additional kitchen lighting, installed moulding around our main floor and did some additional work that popped up during the project. All the work was high quality, finished timely and at a very reasonable cost. Most of the work we had done was to prepare our house for sale and when we buy a new home we will definitely be contacting Uncle Brian again.

From start to finish, Brian and his team demonstrated superior professionalism. He thoroughly knew what needed to be done. They were friendly and accomodating of all my requests. The entire job was completed in two days, and my doors look fabulous!

This is the first remodel project I have ever had done for me. I started by calling several people over to give estimates. There are several reasons I choose Brian and his crew. The whole experience started with the level of experience that radiated from the crew. It was obvious within minutes that Brian (who put together the estimate) has been doing this for a long time, and was very skilled. He had several recommendations for me. Equally as important, when I rejected two of his suggestions, he didn't argue with me at all. He simply asked what I would like to do, and then explained to me what that would take in labor, materials and dollars. Once I had made my selection, this company did something none of the others even offered. They took me to several different places to shop for materials. Once again, suggestions were made, and when I shook my head ?no?, we discussed alternatives. Throughout this process, Brian kinda ?saved me? from overzealous sales people twice, and also was excited when I chose a higher quality tub surround than cost more than many people remodeling a space like this would have spent. In the end, it worked perfectly. So, the demolition started, and I got to learn what it was like to demo a 1957 house (built like a brick). There were 4-5 people here the entire day, working on demolition. I work from home, and when I mentioned this up front Brian suggested I find an alternate place to work on demolition day?I opted for the garage. I was in and out of the house all day, and his team was respectful and courteous of what I needed to do to get things done. By the end of this project, I was totally comfortable with handing them my keys as I was out for the day and saying ?have at it?. They always left the house cleaner than when they found it. Lastly, this project did wind up expanding. Sometimes, in an older house you encounter things that are ?not quite right?. A contractor can do it on the cheap, and sorta make it work, or they can do some extra work and do it the way it should be. Brian explained every snag we ran into, and the pros and cons of both methods. He was very good at helping me find ?middle ground? between spending too much money, and doing something he was ?not too sure of?. Brian and his crew obviously take a lot of pride in their work, and were direct with me when something was ?a little unusual?. In the end, I was very satisfied with the work performed, and the price I paid for it. So much so, that I am hoping to bring them back in for my next project. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to do a remodel.

The project went well. Brian knows his stuff. He knows how to do framing and construction the right way. He does not cut corners. He even put insulation between the ceiling joists before he closed it up. This made a difference once it was completed. The room does not sound or feel hollow. He, and the team he led, did a very good, quality job. It was not a flat ceiling. They had to close up duct work on part of the ceiling. It looks very nice now.

I was very pleased with them since they were very thorough and performed quality work. They were very contentious and I would recommend them to others.

Brian called and asked if they could start early due to bad weather rolling in which was ok with me. The guys showed up as expected and got right to work. They ended up working until about 7 PM that night and then all day the next day until the project was completed.

It went extremely well. Changing the door hardware from the tired, worn out brass look to stainless steel has helped in the updating of our home. Jeffery and Phillip did a wonderful job.

Purchased "deal" for contractor for a day. Kevin came over and provided all his own tools and worked non-stop except for short lunch break. He completed all of the framing in my basement (about 700 sq ft) in just one day. This work would have took me well over a month to complete on my own in additional to the numerous tools i would have needed. Kevin did an excellent job and plan on using him again soon to complete the next steps of the project. In short great value for a relatively low price! Thanks.

The first estimate that they gave was not really good, so Brian himself had to come out to redo the estimate. He was fine, but the estimate was way too high.

The price was a little too high. I paid him $3550 just for the labor. He did a great job and came on time. He made sure he made an appointment ahead of time. He was very businesslike. He actually referred us to somebody else that could be a little cheaper if that was nice for us.

THEY WERE FANTASTIC...I would use them over and over again and highly recommend them to any one. thanks guys you were awesome!!!

Responded cordially to my phone call but did not cancel or show for the appt

Not completed yet, but happy with the progress and professionalism to this point.

Overall the project went very well. Understand that in winter, appointments get cancelled and moved and the whole process can take longer due to weather. There were several calls and emails to Jennifer to nail down exactly when they were coming. This wasn't a big deal for us as the area being worked on wasn't part of our everyday living space, and we could accomodate anything that didnt conflict with our work schedules. I felt Brian and Jen did a good job being flexible and completing the work in a timely manner once the project got started.

I can't praise Brian and his crew highly enough for their excellent work. Working with Brian was a great experience. He does what all contractors should do (but often don't): - He was honest and friendly - He kept me up to date (with good news or bad) - He made excellent suggestions - He made efforts to keep costs down, without cutting corners Brian did a fine job procuring materials, especially the granite. We went through a few granite companies looking for countertops in the color and style I wanted. It was a struggle, but Brian kept at it. And just when it looked like I would have to settle for something less than ideal, Brian managed to come across the perfect granite only a couple of days before the work was set to start. When it came to do the work, Brian and his crew were efficient and hard-working, staying as long as it took to get the day's work done. And the quality of their work was excellent. When I did find a chip in one of the countertops, Brian made sure the granite company sent someone to fix it right away. I should also give a shout to Brian's wife Jennifer, who did all of the scheduling and billing. She was very friendly and always responded quickly, via phone or email. I hope to update my kitchen in a year or two, and I will not hesitate to call Brian first. And my neighbor, who is looking for a contractor, saw the new bathroom and was very impressed. So I think I might be seeing Brian's truck on my street again very soon.

The project went very well. i contacted them in October and Brian provided a very fair estimate quickly. They were busy at that time of year, so I had to wait to do the work until December, but it was worth it. Brian and his team were very professional in their approach to the project and the work required. There were several small issues that came up during the projects (always the case in a house over 100 years old) and Brian was great at explaining our options and making recommendations. In addition to the terrific job they did on what we agreed, his team noticed some other small problems we had at the house that were unrelated and kind of nagging things I had avoided dealing with (since I am intrinsically lazy and unable to tell the business end of a hammer). They just whipped through those small things and got those fixed with no disruption to the main projects. I have scheduled additional projects with them since and would highly recommend them

We were so impressed with how well the job went. This was our first major remodel, so we weren't quite sure what to expect. The guys were so respectful of everything, putting down floor coverings to protect our floors and cleaning things up before they left each night. The whole team was so friendly and professional! Brian took a lot of time to explain things to us so that we could understand all of the things they were doing. He took us shopping to help us pick out tile and flooring colors, as well as the tub and shower doors. They added special touches that we weren't expecting, such as crown moulding and beautiful moulding along the display shelves. Brian installed all of the tile himself, and of course it was all beautiful in the end. I'm sure I'm missing some other examples of how meticulous they all were, but the experience could not have been better. And then to get the surprise new door in the end was just the icing on the cake! We should also mention that everyone was so friendly, it was a real pleasure having them around. They would bring lamb bones for the dog (which he loved) and also freely gave us advice for some other jobs we were considering. We are so please with our experience with Uncle Brian's that we would not hesitate for a minute to use them again and again.

My security door's frame was falling apart, the wood was totally rotten. That's another long story and a mess I inherited from the original owner, but anyhow . . . I contacted another company for an estimate, thought it was pretty high and decided to seek a 2nd opinion. I went to Angie's List to search for someone which led me to Uncle Brian's Home Improvements. I contacted them for an estimate and explained the project. I received a timely response and all my follow up questions were answered promptly. I was pleasantly surprised that this estimate was considerably less than the first and I decided to hire them. The job was done as promised and at the price quoted. The only difference between the two estimates was that I had to paint the brick mold, which to me was just not a big deal especially for the savings.

I called Brian for a cabinet estimate. He said he was pretty booked out, but said I could email him with details and to possibly set up an in-house estimate. I took the time (about 30 minutes) to take pictures of my space and draft an extensive email on what I needed done in my home. I got a response from his secretary that they would have a quote back to me in 5-7days. Well, a week and a half went by and then I receive another email referring me to someone else. I don't like wasted effort as I'm extrememly busy as is. What I thought would be a convenient way to get an estimate and work done ended up being a waste of my time. This was a frustrating experience and I don't wish the same on you! The job was for building a new custom made cabinet, not for refacing. Here is the email: Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 11:38 AM Subject: RE: New Cabinet Estimate Hi, Thank you for contacting us. Our office has received an influx of requests this morning. Just so you know, we are currently booked out about 6 weeks. We will take a look at your pictures and drawings within the next 5-7 days and get back to you with an estimate. Thank You, Jennifer Enyart Uncle Brian?s Home Improvements Visit Us @ www.unclebrianshomeimprovements.com Jen Cell: 720.280.0990 Brian Cell: 720.641.7033

Overall the experience was great. Brian came to review the existing condition, take measurements, suggest options, and give an estimate. He and his workers came to build the railing and were efficient and neat. The railing looks great and I am glad that we went with this company.

The entire process went very well. We were happy with the responsiveness of everyone involved with Uncle Brian's from the estimate through the final The touch-ups at the end. The estimate that was given at the beginning of work was stuck to even though the total went over by the time work was complete. We were comfortable with all of the workers we had in our home during the entire process. Very friendly and respectful.