RJ Scalzi & Sons

Super. This is a great company. Matt is professional, amiable and expert. He understands people and is out to build a great business, not make a quick buck. Matt responded promptly to every one of my calls. He organized things such that he could fit us in straightaway, and he even got a friend of his (Chris) to come and finish a tricky siding project (corners, arch windows, strange gradients, etc.) The crew turned up on time, worked efficiently until the job was done,  and left everything clean. I give this company the highest recommendation. Matt is living proof that honor is not dead.

Rocco did some repairs to the exterior siding of our home about 6 months ago.  He replaced several pieces of siding and did a terrific job.  We are out of state home owners and were not able to inspect the work when it was completed. We recently arrived in town and just saw  Rocco's work on our home.  A job well done.  We are very pleased. We would recommend this company to anybody.

.I.placed my gas BBQ too close to my vinyl siding on my deck resulting in a melted mess of siding.  My son recommended Scalzi because he  had a recent job done by them and he was very favorably impressed with the quality of their work.
I wanted the complete section of the house around my patio door leading to my back deck replaced with "Cedar Impressions", a product which I Iater found out was invented by R J Scalzi, the family patriarch and the founder of the business.
They gave me a quote which was not the lowest but in the ballpark.  I asked for them to give me a recent job they had done so I could check it out.  They did a Victorian across the street from the Arlington Police station on Mystic St and I went to look at it.
I could not believe this house was done all in vinyl.  It looked like a team of expert finish carpenters had done this job in wood, not vinyl.  Gingerbread and all was done with no wood at all.  It looked spectacular.
I gave them the job and they showed up on time and finished on schedule and on budget.
Matt and Rocco were courteous and professional.  They did a beautiful job and left the place spotless.
In every area of the building trades there are levels of expertise from apprentice to journeyman.  A small percentage can be called innovative artists.  I put this company in that category and give them my highest recommendation.

After interviewing 4 companies and seeing their work, we chose Scalzi & Sons.  They were not the cheapest or the most expensive.  And we feel we got more than our money's worth.
Matt, Jay, Zippy and Rocco were  wonderful.  Our work was done in the winter so there were issues with snow and cold which meant the job took a little longer than normal.  They were always professional but a little boisterous with each other.  I would say they enjoy working together and kidding each other.  Not an issue ever on the job!  
Whenever I questioned something they stopped and answered me.  They told me why whatever it was was being done that way, listened when I made suggestions and even used a few!  When I wasn't happy with something they corrected it.  No excuses.  They said that I was the customer and I needed to be happy.  And I am.
The team ended up short a man most days on the last half of the job and that slowed things down and put a burden on the guys who were here but the quality of the work was never affected.  Matt and Jay went above and beyond  in making things perfect.  Zippy was here every day when the snow stopped so he could shovel and get things ready to roll for the next morning.
We have had many, many compliments on the improved look of the house.  These men stayed here, or came back, until they got it right.  There was no running out because the clock struck  3.  Matt always returned my calls.  They came here in May when I needed a new "fancy" downspout like they had used.  They bought it, installed it and never charged me.  And it was nice to see them again!
My husband and I are very pleased that we used Scalzi and Sons.  We would not hesitate to recommend them - our son has already had his house done by them!

We could not be more satisfied with the finished product. The house looks simply beautiful. The products used were top quality and the workmanship exceptional. R.J. Scalzi and Sons are craftsman who bring years of diverse experience that sets them apart. The double snap window trim was created by Ritchie Scalzi and once showcased on 'This Old House'. My husband and I knew we were hiring highly skilled contractors who were worthy of this major capital improvement to our home. Each day they arrived on schedule, answered all of our questions, engaged both my husband and I in significant decisions, and were a pleasure to work with. They worked hard and at the end of the day swept the perimeter and maintained a safe environment. It isn't often a customer can say that they actually developed an excellent rapport and working relationship with a contractor. For any associated work we may need in the future, our first and only call will be to R.J. Scalzi and Sons. Many thanks to Ritchie Scalzi, Matt Scalzi, Rocco Scalzi, Jay Cerci and Rich Watt.

Very unprofessional and inconsiderate.

Although initially enthusiastic about working with a contractor that had such favorable reviews, we were dismayed when we had such terrible trouble just getting them on the 'phone.  'Turns out that we could not even get them here to a**** our job.  Maybe I should not have mentioned that the work is for a small house?
I left a voice mail message for them with my first call; asking to schedule time to come look at the job.
Not having heard back from them after a week, I called again; leaving another voice mail message.
I missed their return call, which came a few days later;  I returned that call; leaving another voice mail message.
I did not hear back from them for another week; but then was able to scheduled an appointment for them to come look at the job.
The fellow was very courteous to call ahead to let us know that he could not make it to the original appointment.  He left a voice mail message asking us to call back to re-schedule; which we did.
We agreed upon a new appointment, but the fellow was a "no show"; not even a courtesy call this time.
'Forget them.
Perhaps they are good craftsmen, and just not very good at running the business.
R. Nunes

Twp days after the work was finished we saw that the clips from the old gutter could be seen from certain views the front of our house not apparent from all angles.  I called Matt distressed about the situation.  He assured me he would return to
remove them which he did within a few days - a job that took two men about 4 hours - at no charge.
We also added three 65 gallon rain  barrels which they hooked up for us and provided us with alternate downspouts
for the winter months.  I think the work looks very good and the experience was professional throughout.
Would definitely hire again.

We only had one negative about this company.  They were very slow to respond.  A request for information took either repeated calls or a week long wait.
It's too bad, too, because they were one of our first choices.  Their price was good, the examples of houses they had worked on were great looking.  We even spoke with one of the home owners and they were very positive.  The two guys that gave us the estimate were personable and quite thorough. 
If they had responded more quickly we would have chosen them and I think would have been please w/ their work.

A great experience.  Arrived on time, left yard way it was found.  No evidence they were even here, except for the fine work that was done.

He did a nice job. Reasonably priced.

Rocco and his team did an excellent job in repairing our vinyl siding. They were polite, professional, and did an excellent job.  I would recommend them to my friends. I feel that no job is too small for them.  I feel they would treat everyone the same. No matter the size of the job. They waste no time. They concentrate on what they are doing. do

Working with the guys, Matt, Rocco, Jay and Joel was very easy.  They did everything as promised - they were professional, left the area clean every day, open to making the few changes that I wanted and did a super job.  I also felt very comfortable leaving my door unlocked so that they could come in as needed.  I received a lower quote but went with them after seeing the work that was done on a friend's house and I'm very glad I did.   My house looks great.
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I really appreciate. That they didn't pressure me to do more than I was able to afford.
They were friendly. We did play phone tag everynow and then, but I knew they would/did get back to me.
I do plan to do more work with them as soon as I can save the initial quote. They do really good work.
Some weeks before I had them come in to fix my siding that had been hanging and banging against the house every night that was windy. I was afraid they wouldn't do the work because it was too small. But they did it. Made my day. And the price was reasobable to!

We ended up using a different company who returned our call the same day.

They were just spectacular. He was very enthusiastic about the work. He really got into it and did a very fine job. He was very particular about the details and we sided with Cedar Impressions plastic shingles and aluminum for the trim and some vinyl and he made it all look like wood. People actually came by and thought it was wood, but it's the most durable material by Consumer Reports in terms of siding. It's a very thick low maintenance material. He did a great clean up and was very professional. We would bounce ideas together about how to handle certain things and he was really good at problem solving. There were some birds who had gotten into the eaves and he had moved some 1970s vinyl and then resided and there were a lot of underlined things that needed to be fixed. Squirrels had chewed on the wood underneath and he did a great job of solving it and made everything look just right. The only negative thing I would say about him was that he smoked a lot, but he was very careful to do that outside and where the smoke wouldn't bother us.

When I contacted them for a quote it took a little communication to get a visit (since they do all the quoting themselves after a full day of work and on the weekends). It was great that they came, explained, and then provided an onsite quote. No wasted time. We knew after having 3 other quotes that these guys were going to be quality. They took all the time and effort to explain the details- not one other company offered the sort of time and effort in the quote process.
As for the work, they really followed through. As with any construction, unexpected things come up, they always kept me informed. Our windows were not properly installed in the first place 10 years ago, which made their job more difficult. But, they were able to create a workaround and they didn't charge extra. We had a window break in the process of siding and the provided a replacement without hassle. I think the real test of a good contractor/businessmen is when things don't go smoothly- you get to see the true character of a person and they score 5 stars!
The process took about 3 weeks. Well worth the time to do the job right and they were a pleasure to have around. The extra detail they put into the fans at the peak of the roof are a real show-stopper. If you have the opportunity to work with these guys make sure you get one!
I would happily recommend these guys to my friends and family- and in fact my neighbors booked them shortly after the completion of our house (and their house looks fantastic now too!)

Excellent service. They were responsive, on time, friendly, polite and professional.
Everything was handled in exactly the way I wanted it to be and I wouldn't hesitate in using them again.

Overall I was pleased with the work & would use this company again.  I dealt with the sons mostly -- they responded quickly to my request for a bid and were reasonably priced as compared to other quotes I received. They were able to come quickly (maybe a week or 2 later) which sealed the deal for me since I just wanted the project over & done with.  They came when promised (day & time).  They were polite and did not leave a mess.  They even tacked a bit of siding back in place while they were up there which I appreciated. 
I went out during the next big rain to inspect things and noticed that one area was not properly sealed & still leaking.  This was an area that they had repaired and I know the they had put sealant in that very spot because I had been at home and watched them do it.  But that spot was also where the tube of sealant ran out -- I think it may have been dried out.  In any case, when I called about the issue, they quickly agreed to come back (there was no hassle).  They were able to come in the next week or so & this time the job held.  It has been fine ever since. 
I gave them a "B" since things were not 100% perfect the first time, but am still satisfied overall.

We chose RJ Scalzi & Sons to perform all of our siding work after watching them complete another siding job across the street from us this past Spring.  We obtained other estimates in conducting our due diligence, but the professionalism, outstanding craftsmanship and expert attention to detail exhibited by brothers Matt and Rocco, as well as fellow team members Jay and Joel solidified the fact that RJ Scalzi & Sons should be the only choice for anyone seeking a siding, gutter or window replacement company.  In short, they are the very best.
Matt and Rocco arrived right on time to discuss the details of providing us with a complete siding job with window/door casing replacements as well as installing all new gutters and downspouts.  They proceeded to spend 1.5 hours explaining the many differences in the quality of workmanship and materials by taking the time to show us 3 different sided houses in the neighborhood. All this on a Saturday which happened to be Matt's birthday.  (Other estimates we obtained resulted in the contractor spending about 10 minutes giving us a price with virtually no details or specifics.)  Matt even provided us with many different addresses where we were able to review past siding work - this only confirmed our decision to hire RJ Scalzi.  
The Team arrived to begin the job right on time and did so everyday until the job was completed.  All work is performed by Matt, Rocco, Jay and Joel; there is no contracting out and there are no hidden costs.
The entire team is professional, courteous and an expert in their field.  No detail goes unnoticed and all this is reflected in the final product.  The Team even installed, no charge, the many new light fixtures we purchased to go along with the new siding. 
The quality of the materials used is excellent; the expert craftsmanship is outstanding; and the courteous and professional nature of the entire Team cannot be duplicated or understated.  We never imagined that our house would look virtually brand new and as beautiful as it now does, but the compliments and accolades are all the result of RJ Scalzi & Sons.
Anyone looking for a commercial or residential job regarding siding, gutters, windows or decorative trim should look no further than RJ Scalzi & Sons.  They are simply, the Best of the Best.

RJ Scalzi and Sons was very responsive and professional with providing an estimate. When it came to getting the work done, we did have to call a few times to get them to come when they said they would, but overall, they did a good job within the time frame we needed at a reasonable price.

The Scalzi team (Matt, Rocco, Joel, and Jason), led by Matt, replaced the gutters, soffit, facia board and installed some insulation on our house as part of an ongoing project in which they will eventually side the entire house.  They were willing and able to split the project up as a matter of necessity for us.  A couple of months after the gutter work was done - in a separate project - they came back to replace some windows.
Undaunted by the surprises and challenges that showed up in both these jobs, they didn't seem to skip a beat as they dealt with them.Their ability to be flexible while working with us and their solid teamwork made the jobs move along quickly. 
I chose RJ Scalzi and Sons to perform work on our home because I saw they way they operated when I observed them working on another house.  The end product was terrific and I'm looking forward to when we can have them complete the project.

As detailed above, everything went well.  Leaf Blaster gutter guards performed well, and RJ Scalzi did a great job with the installation.. In short: save money, great soltuion, and a solid contractor.

They did what I wanted, which for some reason other gutter companies couldn't or wouldn't do. I am very pleased with the work.

This company was a pleasure to work with. They were extremely professional, responsive to requests, showed up on the date stated and worked consistently day in and day out until completion of the job. If there was a question, before they would move forward, they would ask. Sometimes they would take on additional small tasks without request and much appreciated. RJ Scalzi is a terrific company whom I would recommend to anyone. When the job was finished, the house now looks beautiful (before starting, actually looked not so good, as this should have been done a long time ago). Great work, reasonable price.