As a licensed Realtor/Investor and hands-on Remodeling Contractor, I know the value of a well kept home. Maintaining, beautifying and/or upgrading a home adds equity while providing years of personal satisfaction and enjoyment. Spend your money wisely and in the right places for maximum return. The average kitchen and bathroom remodel can produce appproximately an 85% return on investment when it comes time to sell. Want to know some other great ways to beautify your home while adding tremendous value? Give us a call. Consultations and estimates are free. Discounts available to Angies List subscribers, Veterans and Seniors. Remodeling specialties include Kitchens, Baths, Windows, Doors, Flooring and most other cosmetic and structural enhancements. 16yrs experience and a "Do it Right or not at all mentality. FL State Certified, Licensed and Insured CBC1256273 Matthew Christian (Hands On Remodeling Contractor and Realtor) Sequoia Builders Group Inc. / Charles Rutenberg Realty.
We do not offer quick fixes, short cuts, Jerry rigs, bandaids, or anything other than taking the time and using quality materials to do the job properly with quality and longevity held paramount.
It did not go well. I now am a week behind in the project.
Description of Work: The owner did come out to obtain measurements for estimate for kitchen remodel and stated he would be able to give me the estimate in 3-4 days. On day 5, I called him and he stated he was "working on it". I never heard back. If someone does not want the job, at the very least they should let you know that. It is extremely unprofessional. This was only one of two jobs I have planned.
This is the second time i have called on Matt and the second positive review I have written. I would not have done so if I was not completely satisfied. Much of the work was done in a concentrated period of time (over about a month, I think); Matt was also able to be flexible and work around both of our busy schedules. Jason (who works with Matt) did a lot of the work and is awesome also. I left all the purchasing of supplies to Matt and have no complaints at all. He makes good decisions. That's what I needed - someone who could take the ball (i.e. make sense of all my crazy ideas and requests) and run with it. He did. I appreciated all of his suggestions. Matt and Jason are totally honest and trustworthy. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Description of Work: Laundry room remodel, emptied/refilled water heater several times during the process, creatively dealt with interior security issues, installed new door knobs/locks, installed new front door, installed all new baseboards on first floor, patched where old light fixtures were and painted, stained portions of kitchen cabinets, fixed gate locks, made it easier to lock patio doors, created new closets with bi-fold doors and installed tons of adjustable shelving, caulked leaking windows, installed water pipes through the garage attic from side to front of house to make watering the plants easier, fixed lots of cosmetic issues inside, tweaked toilet installation that flooring guys didn't get just right when they replaced the floor, removed a broken light bulb that was stuck in the ceiling fixture….lots of things!
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
$4,000
Archie C M.
10/2013
1.0
handyman service, woodworking
+ 0 more
I called Matt on Monday 10/14/2013 and explained that I found him on Angie's List and wanted him to give me an estimate on replacing a floor in a bathroom and possibly some other work. He took down two phone numbers for me and said he would get with me later in the day. I waited for his phone call and was never called. Today, 10/16/13, I called Matt back and he said that he was driving the other day when I called and he lost the piece of paper with my phone numbers. Matt stated that he was on his way to Largo and would call me on his way back so he could stop by and give me an estimate. Guess what- no response again as I waited for his phone call.
Description of Work: Absolutely nothing. No response, no phone call, don't care!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
floyd D.
09/2013
5.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They remodeled my kitchen. They finished the work in about a week. They were very clean. They respected my house. They are always putting drop cloths down and cleaning up behind themselves. Matt was very receptive to changes and ideas that I had which helped the job go better. I have used them before.
Description of Work: They remodeled my kitchen.
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
$6,000
Anne T.
09/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
He fixed it quick and the price was unbeatable
Description of Work: Made my air handler more accessable
Matthew and his crew were very professional and courteous. They were always on time and worked efficiently. They cleaned up leaving our home in very good condition. I would highly recommend Matthew and would definitely use him again in the future for repairs.
Description of Work: Repaired walls and ceiling. Painted the whole interior of the house. Repaired garage wall by removing a door and replacing it with a wall. Repaired grout, repaired vinyl siding and help prepare our home for sale.
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
$3,200
JOAN B.
07/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, remodeling, home remodeling
+ 2 more
Even though our room is irregularly shaped, and the glass tile thickness was different than the ceramic tile thickness, he took all that into consideration. The finished floor looks very beautiful!
Description of Work: He installed some ceramic tile flooring and he also did some decorative glass flooring tiles around the perimeter of our room.
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
Edward C.
07/2013
5.0
doors, handyman service
+ 0 more
I purchased a replacement door from Home Depot for one that was corroding. Apparently, door installation companies aren't too keen on installing 3rd party doors and will only install the ones they sell (lesson learned). Matt was extremely prompt, courteous and professional. I absolutely recommend them!
Description of Work: Installed exterior swing-out door in garage.
The work was performed in a timely manor, and was very good quality. We were very happy with the end product.
Description of Work: Sequoia Builders remodeled an area in our Great Room in order to accommodate a new large flat screen tv. The work included drywall repair, painting, a hardwood floor patch, wiring, installation of wall bracket and mounting the tv. Additionally, they installed two new bathroom exhaust fans.
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
$1,100
Gabriela W.
04/2013
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
They were responsive to our initial contact. Clear about when they could do the job and came exactly as they said they would. Brought adequate help, did an excellent job, and charged a very reasonable fee.
Description of Work: We are a Church and they installed handicapped bars in one restroom and baby changing stations on the walls in two ladies rooms.
It went very well from start to end..... will do it again...... very pleasant ,,,,, they were polite , respectful, hard working, and just great guys all around.....
Description of Work: We had a few rooms painted and granite tiles laid in the kitchen as well as having a sticky sliding door fixed. Matt came and gave us a "guesstimate" of how much it would cost and he stayed in that parameter. He was punctual even though he had to travel more than an hour to see us. The whole job took 4 days and it seems as though Matt's worker, Jason did most of the painting and cleanup. He was very good and worked very diligently and left the place completely clean and tidy . Matt picked up some of the materials for us at our local Home Depot. In Summary, we received more than we expected, and received a call from Matt a few days later to make sure that we were happy with everything . . . and of course we were. We would be only too happy to use Matt and Jason's services again, should the occasion arrive, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone . . . it was a stressful time for us as we were in the process of moving from one Condo to another, and they made our move quicker and easier Kudos to Sequoia Builder's Group. and thanks to Matt and Jason from Donald and Gerry ! ! !
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
$1,000
cristina V.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
+ 0 more
I would definitely recommend him because he and his crew are hard workers, honest and reliable! He is someone I will keep in my contact list for any future projects I may need to complete.
Description of Work: I bought a fixer upper and Matt was able to help me with painting and various other jobs around the 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
$600
Richard V.
03/2013
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
+ 0 more
We got the estimate and Matt fit us in his schedule because part ot the issue was a slow leak - He got the job done very quickly and it looks great -
Description of Work: Matt did an excellent job fixing our issue and making the Bathroom look normal again - After 2 previous attempts by some "Friends" recommendations - We finally found Matt on Angie's list and he got the job done right. We loved his attention to detail and have already created a list of projects we want done because we finally found the right guy!
Sequoia Builders--Matt was responsive from the first phone call. He provided an estimate and scheduled work the next week. In the process of repairing the known termite damage, he discovered additional damage in an additional room and closet. As part of the repair, we replaced a window. Matt took care of everything. He was prompt, professional and courteous. In fact, he did such a great job on this project, we have since used him on 2 additional projects: replacing interior doors and trim throughout our home, replacing bifold closet doors with french style closet doors. We plan on having Matt do additional work on our laundry room remodel. I highly recommend Matt for any home improvement project.
Description of Work: Repaired termite damage inside walls in 2 rooms. Removed sheetrock, replaced framing as required, replaced sheetrock, texturized walls in prep for painting.
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
$5,000
Karen L.
01/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
+ 0 more
Matt and company did an excellent job on my remodel. They took the time to do it right in every area offering valueable suggestions along the way. I had a room enclosed to create an office and crown molding and painting done in the rest of the house. I could not be more pleased.The job was not a hard job and could have been done by lots of people but I wanted no hassles. They worked hard, cleaned up each day and were responsive to questions. I would definitely use them again. They were not the cheapest quote that I received but I paid for great quality of work and don't regret it. Matt is a true craftsman that takes great pride in his work and it shows.
Description of Work: Excellent craftmanship
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
SHANNON M.
01/2013
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling, plumbing
+ 1 more
Matthew was professional and honest. He rearranged his busy schedule to come to my home because the issue I needed addressed was a likely water leak, albeit a small leak. He saw the small amount of liquid oozing from beneath the granite backsplash where it meets the granite countertop, and said it was not anything of concern. We are new owners of the home, and he said that the substance was most likely baby oil that the prior owner had spilled and it was slowly oozing back out, or it was the oil in the sealant that was used to attach the granite backsplash to the granite countertop. This was a relief to me and explained why I couldn't find any evidence of water leaks or damage underneath the vanity. I was afraid a contractor would have to rip out the vanity and granite countertop to be able to assess where the water was coming from.
Description of Work: Matthew Christian came to my home to assess a potential water leak behind my bathroom vanity countertop.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathy B.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
+ 0 more
It went fantastic, they arrived one time, worked hard, charged by the hour and finished early.
Description of Work: This is an excellent company that I will definately use again
I contacted Matt based on his Angie's list reviews. After our initial discussion he stayed in contact with me until I could arrange a start date that suited my variable schedule. He and his helper worked three long days on this project. They were prompt, courteous, kind and most of all, professional. They describe themselves as craftsmen and that's how I see them as well. They made suggestions that improved the project significantly. For example, instead of just building a plain wall they suggested building in several niches. Great idea! This new section of wall is now a feature in the room. No one can tell which floor tiles are new and which are the original ones. The new grout matches the original grout perfectly. Finally, they cleaned up after themselves! They worked hard to leave the house and work area (garage/driveway) as they found them.
Description of Work: Work involved taking out 3 massive built-in wood cabinets (corner entertainment center, room divider/wet bar, corner desk and shelves). Once these were removed the ceramic tile floor had to be repaired and rebuilt and a section of wall that contained plumbing had to be extended. Lots of patching of walls was required and texturing was done to prepare them for repainting. I have chosen to delay repainting until I can decide on the right colors but would have no hesitation to contact Matt again for this or any home project.
It went very well. The whole job took about five days. They were very neat and clean and they picked up after themselves. The man who owns the company, Matt Christian, is very professional and very nice. He had all his receipts for supplies so he didn’t just say, “all the supplies cost x amount of dollars.” He kept an accurate record of the hours he worked because he did this job on an hourly basis. He did a fantastic job removing the wallpaper; no one had ever painted under the wallpaper so it was a nasty job. I think his prices were quite competitive. He charged me $35 per hour and he worked every hour he was there. He’s a general contractor and not just a guy who does a few jobs on the side. He either answered the phone when I called him or he called me right back. The quality is very nice; everything is plumb and it is finished off nicely. It was a positive experience; I would use him again.
Description of Work: I used Sequoia Builders Group to remodel my condominium. He did a bedroom closet and some smaller projects. He resurfaced the walls and removed wallpaper.
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
$2,500
Ellen M.
08/2012
5.0
drywall
+ -1 more
I've used them for about a year. They are very professional. Nothing is ever left messy. The bills are details and they go out of their way to please you.
Description of Work: They fixed a leaking wall in a rental home.
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
$475
Catherine O.
08/2012
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
He is very nice. He went looked at everything was, and pointed out what was wrong from a previous company I had. He has offered to help me with the smalls claim court about the other company.
Description of Work: I called to redo the paint job from another company and the bathroom and kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$840
david M.
08/2012
2.0
ceiling fans, decks, patios
+ 1 more
I liked the quote. He came in the next day after I called to give me an estimate. Maybe the job was too small and maybe he came thinking it was a big job. I guess he wasn’t interested in doing a small job. In terms of punctuality he was on time to give the estimate.
Description of Work: The guy from Sequoia Builders Group Inc gave me a quote. I said ok let’s do it but he never came back. He was supposed to do some work on the patio ceiling and install a ceiling fan on the patio.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$800
Response from Sequoia Builders Group Inc
Dear Member, I am sorry for the miscommunication. I only give estimates to valued clients and you ARE a valued client. I am a hands on remodeling contractor and somehow missed the opportunity to serve your needs. Please let me know if I can make it up to you. Sincerely, Matthew Christian 727-656-9289 Matt@Equity-Pros.com
Darci G.
07/2012
2.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I called Matt the beginning of June and he came and gave me an estimate. He was punctual, explained what he needed to do, and really seems to know what he's doing. I had to call him a couple weeks later to schedule a time for the repairs due to my unpredictable work schedule. He stated that he had a 2 week job but would call me at the end of the week and let me know when he thought he would be finished. I waited a week and a half and called him back. He said he would be done by the end of the week and would call me then. Again, he never called. I decided to try one more time (and give him the benefit of the doubt) almost 2 weeks later. By this point it was the middle of July. He told me he'd call me right back, which he did. He then explained that he wouldn't be able to do the job because of the risk of mold and he didn't have the experience to get rid of spores properly. I was incredibly frustrated and have no desire to ever use him again. 1. He was not upfront from the beginning. 2. He kept putting me off instead of telling me the work couldn't be done so that I could work on finding someone else. 3. He did apologize for not telling me sooner but regardless, not telling me was poor business period.I think Matt really knows what he's doing and I have a lot of work that will need to be done over the next couple years. Had he been honest from the start I would have used him for some other things I need done and just gotten someone else to fix the drywall. Now I'm back at square one1 1/2 months later.
Description of Work: I spent awhile searching Angies list for a good handyman who could do some drywall repair on a patch off wall that had not been repaired properly the first time around. It needed to be cut out and totally replaced to prevent mold from growing due to previous water damage. I also needed my front door realigned due to a bent hinge.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Sequoia Builders Group Inc
My sincere apologies. As a State Licensed building contractor, I am required to attend 14 hours of continuing education. Contractor continuing education is primarily designed to keep contractors up to date with new codes and law. Right at the time you were ready to have the work done, I was taking my class online. According to the class, mold has become a serious issue and liability for contractors. I had full intention of helping you with your repairs but after taking my class, was concerned about the proper handling of the mold. Without bringing in a mold specialist for remediation, I could have been held liable by the state and/or been sued by you. I have since finished my CE class and have scheduled to take a Mold Certification class. Once completed, I would be authorized to make your home look like a scene from E.T. the movie and charge accordingly. I think a lot of the mold concerns are silly since mold is all around us and a part of life here on Earth but apparently some people are very sensitive to it. Again I apologize for not being able to help you. You were not ready to have the work done at the time I gave you the estimate and once you were ready, I was working on another. When I take on a project with a customer, I remain on the job until the job is done. In addition, Repairing / Remediating the mold myself without the proper licensing or bringing in a $$$$ specialist would have been a risk to you and liability for myself. I have removed moldy drywall and treated with moldicide in the past without issues but now, after taking this years CE class........... It's not worth the risk. I hope you are able to get the repairs done and done well. I will be here for you should you need my help.
Anne H.
07/2012
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
All went well and I was more than happy with Matt & his work. I would definitely refer him to anyone looking for quality work and I told him I will tell my neighbors about him here in our condo where we live. He was very clean and made sure everything was picked up when he had completed his work. There are many companies who did a very poor job at cleaning up but I must say Matt was an exception to this rule. He is a good working young man and I would tell anyone looking for services such as we had too give Matt a call. I assure you that you will not be disappointed. There is nothing he can't do so when we decide to do our other bathroom we will give Matt a call for sure.
Description of Work: I had Matt install a new bathroom vanity for us in our guest bathroom. He came along with me to help in the selection process. After selections were made Matt made sure that everything was in good condition and nothing was broken before leaving the store. He explained that the plumbing underneath the sink needed some work and he selected the necessary items to complete the job properly. He took all the materials in his truck as I was unable to do so in my auto. He came back within a week to begin the job as he was finishing up another job he had been working on. We had agreed on this previously so this did not present a problem for me. He called when he was en route to our home to advise us he was coming which we appreciated very much. When he arrived he began work immediately and didn't waste any time. He had to make several trips back to the store as he discovered he didn't have any liquid nails and the store hadn't given him a coupling I had paid for. He also discovered that there was no back on the vanity so he had another trip to make in order for this job to be completed in the proper way. He purchased a mirror for us to be put on the wall w/o me really asking for him to do it, but I didn't make a big deal out of this as a mirror was going to be necessary in any case. He did say if I didn't like it he would take it back. I just accepted the mirror as I really didn't want him having to leave again & then come back with another mirror. The mirror was exactly the same as the original so it all worked out. All in all I was happy with Matt and his work. He had a helper with him whenever he came & they worked well together as a team.
After we bought our Florida home in Tarpon Springs, my wife went on line to Angie's List looking for different contractors to complete various jobs, both inside and outside the home. One of the contractors we interviewed and asked for a quote on items was Matt. We liked Matt from the very beginning. It was evident he was experienced, could do a multitude of jobs, and was "hands on" which was extremely important to us. We interviewed several other contractors and had them quote on the same jobs. Matt was not the cheapest nor was he the most expensive. But, after weighing everything we decided to go with Matt on our first jobs and see where we would go from there. The rest is history. We were extremely pleased with Matt's work. Not only pleased with the finished product, but pleased with how easy Matt was to work with. He and my wife worked well together, exchanging ideas and collaborating on the final design of terms. Over my career I have moved many times, worked with multiple contractors building & refinishing several homes (8 in all). Matt is the best I have ever worked with. He is a perfectionist. He is honest and committed to delivering what you want.I certainly feel I got the best value for my money with Matt. Now, if there is any project I need done around the house, I call Matt. We have built a trust and friendship. He also has many contacts in the business. If there is some expertise Matt needs he brings it in, but he never relinquishes control of the job. I guarantee, you will not go wrong with Matt.
Description of Work: We bought a home in Tarpon Springs, FL in September 2011. It was a home that needed maintenance, updating and redesign from it's traditional decor to our more contemporary taste. Matt Christian (owner/operator of Sequoia) worked with us every step of the way to accomplish our desired result. Some of the jobs Matt completed include: * Repaired Drywall & Painted house interior (very creative wall finish)* Designed & Built Media Room with adjoining Full Bar (Amazing Room)* Put me in contact with a media specialist to design & install our home media system* Refinished stairway between 1st & 2nd floor* Mirrored our Exercise Room* Refinished Outdoor Tiki Bar* Expanded our Dock to accommodate a nice sitting area.* Repaired our Sprinkler system.* Installed 2 electric wall mounted fire places (one in living area & one in Master Bedroom).* Installed a mural of the City of Chicago Skyline on our Master Bedroom wall.* Replaced/Upgraded lighting throughout the home.* Many miscellaneous repair items.
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
$60,000
Response from Sequoia Builders Group Inc
Thank you both for your continuing business. I feel like I have adopted a new friendship as well. You both are a terrific couple and have an incredible property that is a pleasure to work on. Best wishes from my family to yours. Sincerely, Matthew Christian
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Windows,
Plumbing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Doors,
Exterior Painting
FAQ
Sequoia Builders Group Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sequoia Builders Group Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Sequoia Builders Group Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Sequoia Builders Group Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Sequoia Builders Group Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Sequoia Builders Group Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Sequoia Builders Group Inc offers warranties.
Sequoia Builders Group Inc offers the following services: Builders homes, doors, windows, siding, handymen, drywall, remodeling sunrooms, kitchen, bathroom, general & basements.
We do not offer quick fixes, short cuts, Jerry rigs, bandaids, or anything other than taking the time and using quality materials to do the job properly with quality and longevity held paramount.