Sill Work & Structural Repairs

Rene is the best! We reached out to Rene about structural issues on our old home. He responded promptly and scheduled a visit within a few days. He knew just what to do to address some sagging floors and areas of the house that weren't correctly supported. He did all the work himself (he sometimes has his son work with him). I have no idea how he was able to complete all the work on his own, especially pouring new concrete footings in a very small crawl space! He is a machine!!! He is meticulous in his work and really goes above and beyond. He left our basement cleaner than when he started!!! He’s a super nice man and it was a pleasure having him work on our house.

* Work progressed exactly as Rene said it would, including building inspection, beginning and ending at the right times * Rene and Chris did a great job. I feel confident my house is in much better shape than it was before they came * Rene is the epitome of professional skill; I was impressed with his work, especially the attention to detail and his commitment to quality * Rene and Chris went above and beyond in their work NB: I have put foundation repair and general remodeling as Angi lacks a "sill" category.

Rene went above and beyond in all the work he did. He scheduled a consultation quickly to create an estimate and always arrived on time or early. He was able to squeeze us in before Thanksgiving, which we really appreciated. He worked efficiently but always took the time to explain what he was doing. He was extremely clean - leaving the space cleaner than he found it, and he even left us some leftover materials and suggestions in case we want to make some additional home repairs on our own. Thank you for your help, Rene!! I hope we don’t need more sill work done, but if we do, we will be calling you!

My garage had a rotted out sill from flooding in the past and needed to be replaced. Rene came out to give me a quote and explained everything that needed to be done, he even sent me some material samples that he would use. When it was time to do the work, he was very punctual and friendly and would work every day until the sill was done, even on the weekend. He found some termite damage on the exterior wall and went above and beyond to make sure that was addressed properly. The new sill looks great (probably better than it ever was) and I would highly recommend Rene to anyone that needs sill work done.

Rene came out to take a look at my aged basement situation in January. He recognized immediately what work would need to be done to strengthen the existing floor joists and heighten main support beam. Rene and his son Christopher arrived yesterday to perform the work that Rene had previously specified in his quote. The work was done with skill and efficiency. Rene had special, longer plates which he placed under my lally columns providing greater displacement of the weight from the main support beam. These guys are real pros! Thanks Rene!

I needed to replace some lally columns in my basement. Rene was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and efficient. Rene came out and gave me a detailed estimate for the work that I needed. While he was doing the work, he was very good at explaining why and how he was performing the various steps in the process, for example, cutting, digging, and pouring the new footings, curing the concrete, cutting, setting, and leveling the posts. The work he performed is solid, and it fixed various issues in my house, for example, he removed a dip in my floor, he stabilized the basement stairs, and two doors in my house that wouldn't latch previously now sit squarely in their frames. I definitely recommend Rene, I already plan to hire him again for some more foundation work on my house.

Rene and his son came out to replace all the old supports for the two main beams of my home (1940 construction) with brand new lally columns. They were professional, punctual, kind, and communicated excellent before and during the work regarding what the plan and process was. The project came out fantastic and places where the primary support beams had sunken over the years are now completely level. There were some unrelated small and shallow holes in the floor from the past and they even filled those in! I am beyond impressed with the quality of the work and the results (there were a couple doors that never quite shut right and now work like new!). I am absolutely going to have Rene return for some additional floor joist, insulation, and sill work in the spring. I cannot recommend his services enough!

Rene and his son did an amazing job. When selling my house we were made aware of sill damage, we knew it could cost a lot and it was crucial to find the right person for the job. Rene did such an amazing job, and his prices are perfect!

I have an old house (built 1850) and the basement sill had rotted and the wall was slowly caving in. Rene came and fix it, and did a better job than planned. I'm happy and so was the town's building inspector. My only "complaint" with Rene was that he's very busy and scheduling took a while (which indeed in a sign that he does a good job). He's been around and working on old structures (where square was just a suggestion) was not an issue for him. I'm very satisfied.

Rene and his son Christopher were a pleasure to work with. Rene came out and gave us a good estimate for the job, explained exactly what he would have to do to shore up the foundation. He worked with the city to obtain all the proper permits and kept us informed every step of the way. He arranged for engineered drawings when the city required them at the last minute. The work was done on time and on budget. The result is exactly what we wanted! The main house beam is now properly sized with the use of LVLs with the right number of properly spaced lally columns supporting it with secure footings. We really appreciate all the time and attention to detail Rene puts into his work. We would definitely use him again.

I'm very thankful that I connected with Rene as we worked through a purchase of a single family home. There was damage to the sill identified in the inspection and we wanted someone with extensive sill experience to do a further assessment to scope the degree of damage. Rene was extremely punctual (came out to the house the next day), very knowledgeable, and overall, just a very kind person to work with. It's clear he's got a deeper understanding of these types of repairs than the vast majority of contractors. He talked me through all of the different components of what the repair would entail and provided a detailed quote. Ultimately, the purchase of the home did not materialize, but if there's any type of damage on a future home we look at, we will certainly call Rene. I highly recommend.

Rene provided excellent service and performed a high quality sill repair at our home in Stow, Massachusetts that included some reframing and clapboard replacement as well. He was friendly, punctual, and communicative throughout the repair process. Rene was able to clearly explain what needed to be done and what our options were for how the repair could best be handled. He went above and beyond to make sure the job was completed properly and in a timely fashion even when the weather was not cooperating. He also kept the work area clean every day and did not leave any mess behind when he was finished. If you are looking for someone to do any sill or structural work that will be honest about what needs to be done, is easy to work with and is exceptionally experienced at his trade, Rene is the right choice for the job. We highly recommended him!

Lally column and beam replacement in crawl space and basement

Rene is a true gentleman and craftsman. Rene was responsive to calls and questions-I enjoyed the daily update after the days work was done and the reminders when he was returning. Rene came out quickly and looked at my sill issue. He knew what needed to be done instantly (sign this wasn’t his first rodeo). He got me out the proposal which was more than fair and we agreed to move forward. He handled all the town permit and inspectors etc. Kept me informed every step of the way and did an amazing job. The job site was always clean at the end of the day. Rene also notice a few other minor repairs I needed and took care of those for me too! Did I mention he was great with my dogs. Honestly I’ve never had a better experience and if your looking for quality honest work at a fair price I’d recommend you reach out to Rene.

We could not be happier with the communication and work performed. Highly recommend and would hire again.

The work went great! Rene was enjoyable to work with at every stage of the project. He is very knowledgeable about foundations and knows how to make all kinds of repairs. Rene cares very much about doing an outstanding job and making sure the homeowners are happy. I will recommend him every chance I get! The project involved replacing 45 feet of sill that had water damage from soil and mulch and bushes being too high and too close to the house. Everything was replaced with new pressure treated lumber and all additional sealing precautions taken. I can't wait to take people on a tour of my crawlspace to show off Rene's work!

If you need sill work or structural repair, Rene is your guy! During a home inspection, sills needed to be replaced. Rene was prompt, professional and went above and beyond to complete the work needed. He is extremely thorough. It's such a relief to hire someone who has strong work ethics and integrity. I know the work that Rene did was solid and correct and have peace of mind it was done properly. He even pointed out other areas in the basement and fixed those as well. Very grateful to have met Rene - 5 Stars for sure!

We have an 1872 victorian house and need to add re-enforcing beams and additional lolly columns with new footings in our basement. In addition new stairs with a turn were constructed and a new exterior door was framed and installed. Rene was very professional and very meticulous in the work and went above and beyond to make everything perfect. They did their best to leave everything as clean as it was before (it is an unfinished basement). We are very pleased with the final product and would definitely recommend him.

It went very well. Rene was highly professional and responsive—a really nice person. The job was not straightforward because of several issues that came up as he worked on the project, including water that was leaking from under the door into the basement, but he kept at it and found solutions as problems came up. He takes great pride in his work, and it shows in the quality of the work that he delivers.

Rene is a professional! He is punctual, responsible and cares about his work, which is a lost art in this day and age. My family and I have gone through nightmares with contractors. One of them got the money and left. Another one filed bankruptcy before finishing the job. On top of that, the work that the other contractor did needs to be redone. As result of this, we decided to split the basement restoration into smaller projects, starting with replacement of lally columns. After exhaustive research work, we ended hiring up Rene. What a blessing he was. He showed up when he said he would. He explained in detail what work needed to be done. In fact, my dad is an engineer himself and is very knowledgable about this stuff. He was very impressed by Rene's work, which says a lot. We have already received one approval from the inspector without a problem and waiting on the final approval, which I am sure won't be a problem. I am so thankful that I came across Rene and his company. He has helped us with an important part of the project and has allowed us to move forward. Thank you Rene if you read this.

Rene is the kind of honest professional you don't find every day. He is thorough, transparent and reasonable in pricing. He cares about doing a good job. We had some pretty big holes around our front steps that were groundhog burrows. The groundhogs were not there (too early in the spring) and we wanted to make sure there wasn't structural damage and fix the problem. Rene did an inspection and laid out our options. We followed up and hired him to level the stairs and fill underneath (using bricks, crushed stone, etc). He and his son did a great job and were very responsive. They took care of all the small details without being asked, like putting topsoil over their work as well as grass seed. I wish my septic company were so thorough and thoughtful! I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again if I have any foundation needs.

This guy is awesome. Very responsive, Came to evaluate the job 2 days after I called, had the estimate to me the same day, and started the work a week after my first call. Rene, is obsessive compulsive about doing the job right, being neat, clean, and assuring the homeowner is completely satisfied with the work. He pays attention to every detail. Having built several homes I knew exactly what needed to be done. I hired him to do this work in my daughters 100 year old home and he went beyond what any other contractor would have done or for that matter what I would have done. He finish painted all metal parts (even though they were all primed) including the lally column in the crawl space that no one would ever see again. Then painted every column in the basement and in the garage to prevent them from rusting, He saw a hole in the stone foundation distant from his contracted job and parged that with concrete. He even repaired the railing on the basement steps which was loose. The job was completed within 2 days , as he stated. The house was left clean despite the mud and snow outside the door and the dust from the crawl space. He washed the basement steps on the way out. I would definitely hire him again and could confidently recommend him.

Rene was very responsive and got us an estimate quickly. He was very professional and completed the work in a very skilled and high-quality manner. He explained the process and saw the project through to completion - even in the pouring rain. He was very considerate to our needs and wanted to make sure we didn't have any more problems.

The foundation repair went well. He was enthusiastic about the job even though it was difficult at times to complete. He pulled a permit and complied with the City inspectors requests. repairs completed, permit signed off! Thanks Rene!

Her (Initial contact and communication): Rene was great with our basement lally column work. We contacted him for repair/replacement of the lally columns in our basement which were badly rusting, and he was great to work with from beginning to end. His response time to our initial inquiry was quick and it was obvious after speaking with him that he was an expert at the work needed. His preferred method of communication is by phone but he emailed his proposal to us which we signed and emailed back after multiple conversations about the condition of the lally columns and looking at photographs we emailed to him. He is very friendly and explained the lally column issue so we understood what needed to be done and kept us updated on the timeline for completion all along (which surprisingly was much shorter than expected). His proposal was higher than a couple other contractor proposals received, but we felt like he cared about the work (whereas we felt a bit uneasy about the other contractors), would do a better job than the other contractors, and appreciated that he insisted, as much as we did, on getting a permit from the City for the work (unlike one of the other contractors). I also appreciated his tidiness; whenever he left for the day, the work areas were always picked up. Him (Interactions throughout work on site): From the first visit it was clear that Rene was the most competent of the 4 contractors that gave us an estimate. He insisted on using the best quality materials available, clearly explained and demonstrated the superiority of said materials and his approach to the job. Rene took obvious pride in his work and was cheerful and delightful to discuss the job and other things while regularly explaining the work schedule. He indicated times when he would arrive and what to expect and then he actually showed up and did the work as promised. While completing the agreed upon work, Rene had to make some adjustments to the initial estimate based on re-evaluating the situation on site. He also noted a couple minor problems that he fixed at no additional charge (he fixed a hinge on the basement entry door, put some insulation on the sill above the bulkhead stairs, and sealed holes in the concrete stairs that were there for crane transport and placement). Rene even hauled off an old washer and dryer for us, as well as some concrete footings another contractor had negligently left behind after a previous deck replacement. Thanks to Rene, I’ve been too busy getting back to enjoying my basement “man cave” again so it took me a couple weeks to write these lines. Call Rene and you won’t be disappointed if you prefer quality materials, craftsmanship, honesty, good communication, and punctuality. If only all contractors were as professional.