Earth Friendly Services

Genuinely friendly people and very knowledgeable. They listened to my concerns, worked within my budget, and fulfilled all of the tasks and then some. It's a cohesive team that worked hard to quickly complete the projects. It was also refreshing to work with contractors who actually followed through as opposed to so many I've dealt with that didn't return calls or didn't show up when promised. When I have more projects to do within the scope of their services (which is pretty extensive) they'll be the ones I call again.

They did a good job providing us with the information we were looking for. Unlike other remodeling companies, Earth Friendly provided us with an actual quotation, not just an general estimate.

They were very professional. Showed up when they said they would. When some extra repairs were needed after removing the floor from the bathroom, they provided me with the estimate and there were no hidden surprises in the final invoice. Cleanup every day and came back to do some necessary followup work. The people doing the work were real craftsman and obviously took pride in their work. I would use them again without any hesitation

This was my first experience with Angie's List, and I am extremely happy that I tried it. After reviewing contractors on Angie's List, I selected Earth Friendly Services who responded promptly to my initial call. Steve, the owner, came out to assess my problem. From the moment I met Steve, I knew he could solve our ongoing problems with water coming into our basement. He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but very personable, as well. After he left our home, I told my husband that I knew he could solve our problem. During the next few days, Steve had his assistant, Bill Harford, to follow up on our issues. A date was set for Earth Friendly Services to come out to complete the work. On the scheduled day, they brought a team of workers. The team did an extensive/comprehensive assessment as they worked. After five hours, the work was completed, and our property was left neat and clean. The Earth Friendly Services' team left us feeling confident about the resolution to our problem, and Steve assured us that he would stand behind his work. Steve and Bill are experts in their field, and I would highly recommend this company to anyone! Thanks, Earth Friendly Services, for a job well done!

They were very good people. He was the cheapest one. He was very nice and very polite. He seemed very knowledgeable. I will know if it worked when I get some rain. I had to leave when he came and when I came home the room looked so clean. Everything was perfect, which was the first time I had seen that in a while. He did a very neat job. He came on Sunday and we talked awhile. He was very helpful. He came right on time and he was very responsive. He called and emailed. I would use them again and I would recommend him. I was very happy with him. I got 3 estimates and he seemed like he had the knowledge.

The recent hurricane left water in our finished basement. Steve came out and evaluated the problem and suggested installing drainage to divert surface water away from the foundation. At my request he also installed a retaining wall behind the house. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and his men do great work. If you have a water problem, call Steve first.

They have been wonderful. They came here when they said they were going to be. The charged the exact amount that they said they were going to charge. They are really very good. I am very pleased with them. They are doing work at my house now.

I found his company's name on Angies list because it was close to our home with great ratings. Bill called and I told him what I needed to be done before July 19th. He arrived on time, knew what to do and finished the work, cleaned up and did an excellent job.

We met with the owner, Steve and he answered all of our questions with clarity and confidence. He had a no pressure approach and offered a couple of options to fix the problem we were having with water in the basement. He gave us a written estimate which was very fair. Communication was good. Steve worked with us as well as the tenants in the house to arrange when the work would be performed. The Earth Friendly Services team was experienced and professional. They were able to finish the job in two days. Payment was 1/3 upfront and the remainder upon completion. After the severe storms this past weekend, which flooded several roads in the area, we were extremely happy to hear from the tenants that the basement was dry!

For several months, we had a small leak into the basement. Our first suspicion was a grading problem. There was a gutter drainage problem that caused water to accumulate by the wall. And after regrading, for a bit, it was better -- no leaks. But about a month ago, after a sustained rainstorm, the leak came back. At that point we knew we need a professional to help us. We searched the list for a bit, and decided to call EFS. Called Tuesday afternoon, had a response that evening, and a promise to come and a**** the situation the next morning. That was critical to us, since there was a huge rainstorm in the forecast. As we had to adjust our schedule, they called back at 9 AM, and were able to come just when we were available. Great start. So, Steve arrived, on time, and took his shoes off -- as we requested. After looking at the leak site in the basement, we went outside. There Steve showed how experience (and some luck ;) can make a difference -- he asked for a shovel, and started digging by the wall where he felt there maybe a problem. In less then 5 minutes, he exposed not one but two drill holes going right through the foundation. A simple test he devised showed that this is -- if not the only problem -- a definite water entry point. This is where it got interesting: Steve said that in this case, he will give us simple instructions how to fix this in a quick DIY fashion. He said that if this does not work, he will come back to give it a more in depth look. And then he told us that there will be no charge for the visit or his advice! A short trip to HD, and $50 plus an hour of work later -- the holes were fixed. And when the rainstorm came, and it rained for a day plus -- NO LEAK! we waited for another rainstorm to post this review -- and there is no sign of water in the basement anymore. So, the cost to fix was actually pretty close to zero. Kudos to EFS -- for going above and beyond expectations. If we ever need a basement done -- they will be the first outfit we call.

My mother's basement was a damp, mess with water seeping down the foundation of the house in visible lines. The wood panels installed in a 1960's renovation were warping and there was water damage on the ceiling from a previous flood. Steve and Bill of Earth Friendly Services arrived promptly and diagnosed the problem quickly. This was a huge job and they had the experience and skills to do what was necessary. My mother has a reverse mortgage that requires the house is maintained, but she is too frail to handle this kind of remodeling. Steve was very specific, clear and loud when he explained the problems to my mother. She liked his manner and professionalism immediately. He is certified to deal with asbestos and very clear that the work would not create any hazard or problems for resale. i was thrilled to find such a variety of skills in one company. I acted as the contact for Earth Friendly Services for the scheduling and money. My sister and I made sure the basement was cleared of all of the junk that had been left down there. Steve and Bill handled the tear-down of the old cabinets, digging a drain for the water with a jack hammer; pouring the concrete; installing a sump pump and painting and caulking so restore four rooms to useable space. They helped my mother and I select a new sink, countertop and cabinet. The work was completed within a week, despite a snow storm. Now, the basement is dry, freshly painted and has a new sink, cabinet and countertop. The electrical outlets have been replaced and the wires checked. It is wonderful to know that my mother has a safe, dry basement. it meets all requirements by the mortgage company and looks great. Earth Friendly Services were clear and very easy to work with. I highly respect the skills and experience they offer and enjoyed working with them.

I couldn't have been happier. They did exceptional work, charged me exactly what they said they would, and finished early! I'm a facilities person by trade and got several quotes. I'm picky and have high expectations. Steve and Bill took the time to properly assess the job: they moved ceiling tiles, opened the electrical panel, looked closely at the plumbing, and helped me think through all the possibilities for picking a place to put the upstairs laundry. They stuck to the price they quoted me and didn't blink when they found out that I had actually purchased a side-by-side washer and dryer instead of a stackable one :-) My dad couldn't be happier with his kitchen and I couldn't be happier with my laundry! I've worked with a lot of contractors over the years and I've never met anyone more cost conscious. I can't wait until next year when I'll call them back to replace all the cabinets and countertops in MY kitchen! Earth Friendly Services aren't just a contractor...they are trusted advisors. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

Steve Skyrm sent me an e-mail on 1/12 to say that he would contact me in a day or two to let me know if he had someone to come to my home. NO PHONE CALL, NO E-MAIL.

They worked with us and they were good and easy to work with. They were good for the rough in but not good for the finish work.

I had already heard about Earth Friendly Services through a friend of mine. Who loved them and was getting ready to use them again to finish her basement to give her and her family more living space. So every time we have a hard rain our basement becomes a nightmare. And we always say its ok how often do we really get hard rains like that. So it has cost us a lot of money over the years not fixing it in the first place. So I contacted Earth Friendly Services to come out and give me an estimate. Set up an appointment. They showed up on time walked me and my husband through everything answered all our questions. Steven was very knowledgeable of all the systems. And promise to get back with us with an estimate. 3 days later we got our estimate. It was a little over our budget but they worked with us and put it with in a range we both could work with. I really liked that. So we schedule to have the work done. They came on time and were every professional. Finished on time as well. Now we have a dry basement. Thank you Earth Friendly Services.

Overall, my interaction with them went well. I believe the owner of the house himself came and did the estimate. He was friendly and helpful. Once I emailed him to get the estimate, he got back to me right away. He was able to schedule it for me.

They just came out and looked at the job, but never came back to us with a quote. A friend of mine too had them come out once for a quote. They were a bit rude to him but were fine with us. I wanted to see what their quote would be, but they never came back.

Although it took a while to connect - we finally did through e-mail, once we spoke things moved very quickly. Everyone we dealt with at Earth Friendly Services was friendly and professional. They answered all my questions and provided me with options. I will definitely contact them when we are ready to renovate our master bath.

Very well, they always arrive on time, were friendly, and ask my options on all aspects of the job. Excellent service I definitely would use their service again.

We were reluctant to replaced our old kitchen because of the mess. Working with Steve and Eric was a pleasure. They were easy to work with very thoughtful and considerate. They are professional and ethical. WE were so relieved that our kitchen was finished without delay. We are enjoying our new kitchen. We are thankful we worked with a contractor that we can communicate with, share our values and are trustworthy.

Second time used this contractor. Whole job took about 6 weeks (includes wait time for cabinet-making and delivery) with most of planning and work done by main employee Eric Schug. Owner Steve Skrym also involved in pricing, in those parts requiring two persons for heavy lifting (mainly movement of cabinets), and in getting some special parts found to be needed as work progressed. Learned a lot about our old (1965) house from Eric during planning and execution stages and how it could be improved in various ways beyond present job. Everyone very friendly throughout the job, Eric explaining reasons for order in which tasks were done, then diligently doing them with incredible energy and great skill -- and improvisation when needed. We don't think such a complex, wearying job could have been done better by any other remodeler. Despite a few glitches (all dealt with in best possible way), the kitchen now looks beautiful and fits in seamlessly with the adjacent living areas, making two levels of our old house look almost palatial. We were very pleased with the process and the outcome, and we plan to ask the company in a few months to do the few smaller remodeling jobs remaining on our list.

They were very professional and friendly. They came out on time and gave me a quote. It was very fast service. The quote was reasonably priced and lower than other quotes I received. The only reason I didn't use them was because someone else bought the home that I wanted service on. When I do find a home to purchase, they will be at the top of my list of contractors to contact for renovations.

Owner provided all supplies (wood, paint, tiles, special piping), then sent very skilled, meticulous, creative and friendly young employee to do actual work with materials and precise tools (a lot) and parts needed in his truck. Work was done over about two days. After consulting with us, he/we opted for a paint color and trim on top which turned out to be very attractive next to our old finished paneling and newly laid tiles covering the smooth concrete visible after our prior whole basement waterproofing job. Tile cutting and laying, and all painting was expert quality. Very impressed, too, with commitment of these guys to cost containment and respect for environment.

Steve Skyrm is a professional with good work ethic. He is knowledgeable and able to communicate what has to be accomplish for the project. He worked together w/ his assistanst, consult w/ the customer as needed. Work was done in an efficient and timely manner. It was a pleasant experience to work with Steve and his assistants.

I have only praise for these guys. They make huge projects seem completely do-able. Working with Steve is a pleasure... always professional, always responsive, a very hard worker, and intelligent. I don't have any complaints -- just praise. When doing major renovations "stuff happens," but Steve takes care of things like a pro and works to resolve issues as they arise.