A. Francis Contracting Inc. is a family owned and operated business serving the eastern and central New England region for over 50 years. Robert and Pierre Ouellet are the 2nd generation that have owned and operated the company for the past 20 years. Our long time reputation and attention to detail and unparalleled customer service afford clients confidence and peace of mind during their construction experience.
Business highlights
70 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Design and Build for New Homes - General Contractor Build Additions Geo-Thermal Installation Most Home Improvements
Description of Work: Started by quoting me $1000 for a very small roof, even though they are a large company who do more than just roofing, with talk of being able to use supplies leftover from other jobs. I finally re-contacted them after at least 30 days at which time I was told it would cost $2500! So much for helping out the little guy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Jennifer A S.
04/2014
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Design and product selection went very smoothly. All of Robert's suggested subs were wonderful to work with and so helpful in the design process and product selection process. We did the demolition to save some money and then Robert's crew set to work immediately framing the new rooms on the existing footprint of our house. Silvio framed very quickly and then installed a major beam across the back of the house to provide the support. Once installed it created an unexpected bump out on the roof that needed to be cut creating a beam in the master -- not part of the original design, but we were able to incorporate it into the bedroom losing a little wall space. Electrical was a challenge as I don't believe Robert was able to hire his usual electrician. We suddenly had to decide on lighting and the placement of outlets, cable, etc. I would have liked more time and planning before doing this as we needed to be advised by an lighting expert on these decisions. As a result, we have outlets and cable hook ups in places we don't need and the absence of them where desired. Oh well..... The only item that never got resolved from the punch list is that our skylight still does not work although the electrician insists that it is receiving power. I am left to get up on a ladder while on the phone to Velux who will walk me through checking for power directly on the window and finding a fix. Still have not gotten to that chore. Too busy enjoying my kitchen and master suite to do anymore work in the house.
Description of Work: Design build renovation of kitchen, 2 baths and master suite. Wonderful subs for construction, tile and kitchen design. Painters did not use quality paint so had to come back many times to touch up. Overall, the project went smoothly while we lived downstairs in our basement with 2 kids and a dog from June through November. The kitchen is absolutely my favorite part of the house now which is so open to the rest of the house. My husband's favorite part is the deck and the sound system which allows him to listen to his classical music while sipping a glass of wine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250,000
Ken D.
06/2012
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
Overall the job is done and done right and I think at a reasonable cost for the quality I received.
Description of Work: Robert, his brother and the entire crew were excellent to work with ! My roof and attic are venting better than ever and the roof never leaks any more. They prepared the work space and cleaned up after themselves. I did find a few nails but I think that is expected after ripping off layers of roof. 99% clean up is O.K. by me I don't think anyone can do 100% after a job like that. My house was built in 1920 and they replaced some wood here there as needed and it looks great. They replaced rubber and asphalt shingles and added "Smart Vents" and a ridge vent and replaced the lead on the chimneys. They pitched my flat roof with special insulation board components. I was suprised to find out my flat roof had no insulation ! Other contractors were going to just cover over it ! They used a lot of ice and water shield. This company had better solutions to my unique roof and its problems than other people who quoted the job. I paid a little more $$ but the results are great . I had no leaks for the first time since I owned this house all last fall, winter and spring. Thanks for solving the problems once and for all ! I would hire the A Francis team again ! Ken and Michelle DeRoy
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
Victoria L.
10/2011
5.0
remodeling, roofing
+ 0 more
Overall, we were very satisfied and would hire them again. Communication at times was phone tag.
Description of Work: They replaced my roof and did extensive work on the porch skirting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
SANDY B.
12/2010
5.0
remodeling, roofing
+ 0 more
All of his staff and subs were confident and cleaned up after themselves. They were very good with my very frail father in law. He was living with us and needed special consideration. They put up a temporary wall when they had to take down the existing one so the house would not be cold for him. They made us a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house. They really helped us function because it was six months without a kitchen.
Description of Work: They remodeled our kitchen and our family room into a suite for my father in law with a lovely bedroom and bathroom and added a on screened in porch for us. We discovered recently that our roof was leaking and they put on a whole new roof in one day. It was winter.
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Service Categories
Roofing,
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Homebuilders
FAQ
A Francis Contracting Inc 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
A Francis Contracting Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, A Francis Contracting Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, A Francis Contracting Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Francis Contracting Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, A Francis Contracting Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A Francis Contracting Inc offers warranties.
A Francis Contracting Inc offers the following services: Design and Build for New Homes - General Contractor Build Additions Geo-Thermal Installation Most Home Improvements