Yost Home Improvements is a family business that has been serving southeastern Connecticut for more than 50 years. The company was established in 1961 by Albert Yost Sr. and his wife Catherine after Al retired from the Coast Guard Band. Today it is owned and operated by their two sons, Albert Jr. and George.
Description of Work: I had an overhang done on my house. It was like dripping through, the rain was dripping through. They took down the overhang and put gutters up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carole W.
05/2014
5.0
doors, roofing, replacement windows
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They replaced most of our gutters and downspouts and installed a gutter with a leaf guard on the tall section of our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Brian G.
04/2014
5.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
It went fine.
Description of Work: They put new gutters and railings in for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800
Martin M.
03/2013
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
They were fast.
Description of Work: Our siding was flapping in the wind, they fixed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
James C.
07/2012
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: simply THE best. Tremendous service and even better quality!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Diane B.
06/2012
5.0
doors, siding
+ 0 more
George showed up promptly in response to my call about a leak in my dining room. He got on a ladder and said my siding was done improperly and gave me some options regarding a repair and recommended I replace the siding since there was no flashing installed under the siding. Knowing that I needed to replace the siding anyway I had him quote me which he did with various options. After agreeing to his estimate his brother came over and fixed the leak to get me though until the siding could be done. Before they were able to start we had another storm and I got another leak which they came and fixed the next day. The crew who did the siding were very professional, they came in did the work and never left a mess. The roofing job on this house is poorly done (on my list to replace this fall) and spent time fixing some of the problems as they went allowing me to get by till fall. I did not ask them to do the extra fixes, they just did them and told me later. They had quite an extensive job as the previous siding company did a lousy job.... no flashing on any of the windows.... really. They also redid the gutters installing leaf guards. The previous gutters were in sad shape and were not pitched correctly and I had water in my basement because the gutters were directing water down next to the foundation. Since the new gutters have been installed, no issues in the basement, no leaks in the house. Great job!!!! Yost is more expensive than the other companies that quoted me but the quality and professionalism is outstanding. The house looks great and I would certainly hire them again. After the siding was complete I asked to have them replace a back door that was rotting off it's hinges. Again, they ordered the door and installed it quickly and with no mess. Great job!!!
Description of Work: Siding for house and garage. Replace back door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$31,000
Response from Yost Home Improvements
Thanks for your positive review and “A” rating. It was a pleasure working with you, especially when we colorized you home in Pink on my computer program, just for fun. I look forward to working with you on future projects.
DICK P.
05/2012
5.0
siding, replacement windows
+ 0 more
See above
Description of Work: Had all windows in the home replaced, about 8 to 10. Was very pleased with the presentation that Carolyn Yost provided us explaining all facets of new windows. When the crew came out to install the windows, they were extremely professional and efficient. They cleaned up after themselves. I would rehire them in a heartbeat. In fact, this year (2012) I was shopping around for siding and I have received a quote from George Yost. Very pleased with his presentation. Have not made a final decision on that project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Stephen A.
04/2012
5.0
siding, replacement windows
+ 0 more
In the past we were burned by a home improvement contractor who took our money, declared backruptcy, and left us high and dry. Having been burned so recently, my wife and I are very picky about who we call for estimates and ultimately hire to do work for us. When we decided to have replacement windows installed and siding put on our house, we were very careful throughout the entire process. We invited Yost Home Improvements to apply for the Job. From the minute George Yost walked through the door, we knew that a high quality home improvement contractor had arrived. He presented a variety of options for both the windows and the siding. He helped us through the whole process making sure that we understood every aspect of the project. Once we made the decision to have Yost Home Improvements do the work, he presented a professional detailed and typed contract. Even with the New England winter weather, Yost showed up and started the work when promised and stayed until the job was done. We even had a major snow storm and Al and George came and snowblowed the driveway and areas around the house so they could work as soon as the storm was over. My son was really happy and I was very impressed. Each day they did a great job of cleaning up the site, putting away their equipment, and Al and his crew made sure that we were happy with the product they were providing. We could not be more pleased; the place looks absolutly beautiful. I would highy recommend Yost Home Improvements to anyone who was considering replacing windows or putting siding up. GREAT JOB Guys!!!!!! Steve and Martha Ahlcrona, Ledyard CT.
Description of Work: Siding and windows
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000
Katherine B.
12/2011
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
The representative was very knowledgeable and helpful; very open to helping us keep costs low. In the end we did not replace the window because it was too costly (we got estimates from Home Depot as well). Of the two, the Yost representative and product seemed superior and we would definitely entrust the work to them in the future.
Description of Work: We received an in-home demonstration of their products and an estimate for replacing a large portrait window. It is not a simple installation and we required some creative thinking about how to handle it without paying custom window prices.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
John W.
11/2011
4.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
Yost was rated A+ by BBB.org, so I called them for a quote. The quote seemed very reasonable. Then I went to their showroom to look at samples of the product that they would be installing, and it was a thicker grade of aluminum than was available at Home Depot & Lowes. Very durable. So I told them to go ahead with the job. They told me they had quite a few jobs in the queue in front of me, and that it would be about two weeks before they could do the work. It was actually almost three weeks, but when my job got to the top of the queue, they arrived in the morning, and withing 3 hours the job was finished. It was professionally and quickly done. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: Install new gutters and downspouts on entire house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$915
Response from Yost Home Improvements
Thank you for your positive review providing Yost Home Improvements, Inc. with one of the highest ratings on Angie’s List. Due to the fact that all our work is preformed on the exterior of your home, the most difficult issue facing us is scheduling due to weather conditions. When we give an approximate start date we give this based on the work schedule at that time. Every day we lose to inclement weather, prior to starting a project, does affect our schedule and will delay the start of that project. As we all know and agree, no one can accurately predict the weather, not ever the weather man. It was a pleasure working for you and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Richard D.
11/2011
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
They did it in three different sections. Each time the price was good, the timing was good, service was good, and cleanup was good. They did the work good. They did it good the first time and that’s why I went for second and third. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used YOST Home Improvements Inc to put in windows couple of years ago. They do whole bunch of things like home remodeling. They did the work probably two years ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Maureen G.
11/2011
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
They were prompt, courteous, efficient, and professional. The window has only been in for two weeks, but it looks fine for now.
Description of Work: YOST Home Improvement replaced a window.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jacqui K.
07/2011
5.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
The crew was quiet and efficient.
Description of Work: The estimate was exact to the finished price of removing old house gutters and replacing them with lead guard gutters and down spouts and leads. All old material was cleaned up and removed by the company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Caren J.
05/2011
5.0
gutter repair
+ -1 more
I contacted them by phone and they provided the information immediately as discussed above.
Description of Work: I asked Yost for an estimate on a Gutter repair for one pulled off the roof in a winter avalanch. They informed me that the job was too small for them, but then provided me with several local contractors that they had done business with in the past and recommended for the job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary Carol M.
03/2011
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
Someone from Yost came to give me a price and to measure the windows. The installation happened exactly how and when Yost said it would. There was no debris left around the house. Yost was a clear stand-out.
Description of Work: Yost installed triple track storm windows to replace some of the old-fashioned wooden storm windows which had been on the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Nick S.
09/2010
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
It was a relatively big job taking 2 days with some tricky windows. They did a good job. While they missed a couple things while finishing up after dark, they came back quickly and resolved the issues
Description of Work: Installed replacement windows and sliding glass doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Christine C.
08/2010
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
They were very good and very professional. They were very upfront with the cost and the time that it would take to finish the work.
Description of Work: I contacted YOST Home Improvements Inc. to get an estimate for one day window and four regular-sized windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Judy T.
10/2009
5.0
replacement windows
+ -1 more
They were recommended to us by a friend. They just did the job in one day, but it was a lot of money. They were responsive, punctual, and professional. I would definitely use them in the future.
Description of Work: The home improvement company came out today and replaced 17 old windows with double-pane energy efficient windows.
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Service Categories
Windows,
Gutters,
Siding,
Roofing,
Doors,
Garage Doors,
Fencing,
Awnings
FAQ
Yost Home Improvements is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Yost Home Improvements accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Yost Home Improvements does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Yost Home Improvements offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Yost Home Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Yost Home Improvements offers emergency services.
No, Yost Home Improvements does not offer warranties.