Zowd Homes & Restoration Inc

From beginning to end, Phil Zowd was very helpful and informative. Whenever I needed clarification, even after the roof was installed, he was responsive and answered my questions in laymen's terminology. I would definitely recommend doing business with this company.

ZHR did a fantastic job helping my husband and I prepare our house to go on to the market. They helped turn our outdated basement into a possible theater room, removing old built in cabinets and they were able to fix our damaged walls and check for possible water damage. They helped replaced dry rotted pillars and roof siding as well as providing fresh paint. It truly made a difference in the curb appeal of the house. When remodeling our bathroom they were able to provide suggestions on updated styles and colors to add to our renovated bathroom. They provided us with reasonable prices and options of companies to choose from for tile and cabinetry. The complete renovation of our bath was a completely new and fresh look. In addition they were able to replace dry rotten wood and add a new energy efficient bay doors to our kitchen. I highly recommend ZHR! The staff was friendly and easy to talk to. In the variety of projects that were completed for us ZHR was honest about options and made sure we were happy with what was being done. I will be using them again in the next month in renovating a kitchen, adding crown modeling, and fresh paint to our home.

Zowd is a great contractor to work with. After getting estimates from other contractors including one that was family, Zowds was the one closest to what I knew it should cost. They never asked about the budget till after they presented the estimate. The others asked up front and their estimates were at the top of the budget. This left no room for anything that may go wrong or for any additional work. The Addition to the house was within budget which allowed us to get the Bathroom, three bedrooms, and our office area which the previous owners built and did a botched job on redone as well. I have rehired them currently to build my garage and will rehire to finish up the rest of the house. We also had them repurpose a door into a barn door to go in the new Addition. The door turned out 100 times better then anything I could have bought. I highly recommend hireing them for any construction projects you may have or are planning. Any issues I’ve had they have been very responsive to in resolving quickly. They will be my go to contractor for all my housing construction needs.

The door turned out fabulous... I'm having more work done as i'm writing this... Hire Zowd restoration before the rest...

They did a great job!! They were here when they said they would be and the project went smoothly. Only ran into a few minor things, but they were very helpful on making the appropriate decision on how to correct the problem. We have been very happy with the way everything turned out. The guys are great and they have been to my home since then to help with a frozen pipe. They added duct work to add more heat to the crawl space and insulated the outside wall. I now have a nice warm kitchen and don't have to worry about another frozen pipe. I will definitely use them in the future for any other work.

We wanted to be sure that the front door was painted properly, relatively simple job but important. Joe was great, very pleasant and knows what he is doing. When home improvements are needed in the future, we know who we want to do it!

The installers, Phil and Brother, showed up as scheduled to install the storm door. They discovered a problem where the door would not fit the opening properly and consulted with me. After doing some thinking, they made the necessary adjustments to the existing surrounding door jambs then installed the storm door. It's absolutely beautiful and I couldn't be happier. The job took about 4 hours or so. I have hired ZHR since 2011 to do all work on my house since they are experienced at building houses. They have a penchant for detail and quality. After meeting them, I've never had to seek another contractor. They take care of most everything in this house.

Window installations went off without a hitch. Unfortunately the beautiful storm door was about an inch too large to fit the trim of my recently installed new front steel door (Legacy) and transom. So Mr. Zowd is taking it back to the retailer for adjustments or a new door, whichever is the best solution. I have no worries that he will return with the perfect-fitting door. I've worked with ZHR for the past 5 years or so and have always been satisfied with their quality of work and attention to details. They have replaced entire roof and siding on single family home, repaired flooded basements, installed front and rear doors and 25+ windows. I look forward to our next contract for 2 bathroom remodelings and a complete second level painting.

Work was completed and timely.

They did an EXCELLENT job for a great price. They were quick, clean and courteous.

The estimate didn't include the tub or faucets and showerhead, but Tony was very helpful in making sure I got the right tub. He even went out of his way to pick it up and deliver it to us. Some unexpected problems with the installment added some additional costs and these problems also extended the time to finish the job. But, everyone was very nice and professional and didn't rush to finish. It looks very nice.

It went great. I was very impressed and absolutely loved the results. The bathroom is beautiful and looks great. The results are better than I ever dreamed. Very professional and extremely creative.

Worked great asked for approval in all areas before he started work. He also did numerous extras that I asked for as the job progressed. All of the workers were very respectful of my family and home. I would definately use for any future home projects.The entire job was completed in record time. Would recommend this Company to anyone that wants a professional great job.

Recently moved into my dream house, except the carpeting from the previous owner looked like they had barn animals living in the home. The carpeting was disgusting, so bad that I refused to let my kids step on it. I was frantic to get it replaced ASAP. I was referred to Zowd Homes from a friend and they were amazing. They gave me a very reasonable price and were able to do the job THE NEXT DAY! When they came to replace it, they we all super nice and worked quickly and neatly. I couldn't believe how fast they worked! And the house now looks amazing. Zowd Homes is the only contractor I will use in the future!

I first contracted Zowd Homes when I bought my first home in 2005, I needed new floors through out, the whole house painted, and the entry way which they completed way ahead of my move in deadline. This included a custom Mickey Mouse bedroom! Soon after came the 100 square foot shed built onsite! I was impressed, so I also had them build a deck out back. In 2008 I had both bathrooms remodeled for way less than I could have imagined. That same year we had bad storms that caused a tree branch to fall on the corner of the house, which they repaired ASAP, they were here the next day. In 2010, they installed all new windows and front and back doors--they brought an entire crew and had it done in one day. Then Hurricane Sandy caused an even bigger tree branch to fall on the house, again they treated it as an emergency and sent Joe the very next morning--early to beat the expected rain. Our house would have flooded that night in the storms had he not patched it that day. My most recent job with Zowd Homes was March of 2013 to power-wash the entire house and both front and back decks which was completed in 2 days. All in all, I am very satisfied with their work and recommend them to all family and friends. They have competitive pricing, and always complete exactly what I envisioned. I will continue to contact Zowd Homes for future projects.

Dealing with Zowd Homes and Restoration Inc was a complete nightmare. A two week job dragged out for over 10 weeks. Nothing was ever cleaned up; they left the site with the toilet leaking all over the new floor. Grit and cement pieces tracked all over our hardwood floors, windows left open with air conditioning on. The main floor shower leaked into the basement on two separate occasions when it was supposed to be finished. Zowd was notorious for trying to take shortcuts on everything from prep work, clean-up, installing trim, and painting. We got to the point that we would not leave them alone in our house and we would inspect everything they did after the shortcuts we experienced. We questioned them as to why they did not paint or install base trim in a corner of the bathroom, they said the ?vanity will hide it? . . . we went on contractor forum sites and everyone said that was wrong that the whole room should be painted and trimmed regardless. By the way, if you want your door painted by ZOWD you?ll need to instruct them to paint both sides or they?ll only paint one side of the door. Like I said any shortcuts they can take they take. The window trim they installed is literally even with the wall, they finished the wall/trim by smearing joint compound to be level with the final window trim. They really wore us down we just gave up and accepted it the way it was and will get it fixed by someone that knows trim carpentry. The linen closet door still won't close right. We have a list of everything that is still wrong, but in order to avoid other disasters and just us wasting our time knowing they have no idea how to correctly fix their poor workmanship, we just decided to close out the contract. There is still no trim in the upstairs bath in back of the vanity even though the vanity is on legs and you can see a sloppily painted line that I guess is supposed to represent trim? We are going to put the trim up ourselves and make the necessary repairs ourselves. We would not recommend these people to anyone unless they were having something demolished. They are jacks of all trade and definitely not masters of carpentry, finished trim, plumbing, and clean up ? a drop cloth is a foreign concept to ZOWD workers who have little to no respect for your hardwood floors or carpets. They started on June 13th and besides a week's vacation we already had planned was over 10 weeks to get a poor workmanship, low quality job that was supposed to be done in 2 weeks. We are very disappointed in the referrals from Angie's List and would definitely NOT recommend ZOWD for any remodeling project.

It went very well. They were very responsive to questions and concerns. They also had ideas that they mentioned as well that we used. We found issues in our house that we didn't know we're there. They fixed these issues and still stayed on the timeline.

We called Zowd to check out some leaks after the storms brought in by Hurricane Sandy. They came out and determined that incorrect flashing and installation were letting in water. They scheduled immediately and came out and fixed everything. Looks great and leaks no more. Really happy with the rates charged and the responsiveness of this company. Planning to use them again.

We are in the process of adding a small addition.

Overall, working with Zowd Homes & Restoration, Inc. was a wonderful experience. This is a family owned business with more than 100 years of experience between the dad, 2 grown sons, uncle, and cousins. I first met with front man Tony Zowd for an interview. He actually showed up a little before our scheduled time. [I was impressed.] I went through a whole list of tasks and Tony explained how he'd address each one. He was very knowledgeable about construction and home repairs and had a great demeanor. [Again, I was impressed.] He didn't suggest short-cuts, just solutions that would fix the problems. Of the 4 contractors I interviewed, I felt most comfortable with Zowd. The solutions were on spot, and his personality was likable. I was told work would start on Nov. 7 because they were working on two other jobs at the time, but work actually started about 2 weeks earlier because they became available. Hurricane Irene left 3 inches of water in my unfinished basement and soaked the insulation. Zowd removed that mess, then applied Drilock on the walls and some new insulation. They even repaired a leaky pipe that a 'handyman' had earlier fixed for me. [This was not in the contract.] On the upper levels they repaired drywall ceilings and walls that were either wet from Hurricane Irene or damaged by other means. Zowd wrapped the exterior of each of the 22 windows on the home. Four of the windows had frames that were so rotted that they could not be wrapped and so recommended the windows be replaced. I did so with Simonton brand windows. I replaced a 5th window in the basement for security purposes. Zowd also installed a new Provia Legacy series steel entry front door with full glass sidelites and transom. It's absolutely beautiful. The way they cut out that existing door and slipped in the new door----simply marvelous. My foyer and first level feels so much warmer now since there are no longer any drafts from the door. There is nothing this team cannot do with quality. Even neighbors driving by actually slowed to watch them work and check out the beautifully wrapped windows. Did I mention they painted the shutters to match the new door--absolutely beautiful. My contract was originally costed at about $13K, but when I added 5 windows and other touch-up work (time and materials) around the house, the contract ended at about $18K. I plan to use Zowd for as long as they are in business and I own a home. You should, too!

I initially contacted Zowd Homes and Restoration to repair some damaged siding. Tony Zowd was responsive to my inquiry, and he showed up to perform the estimate on time. While looking at the siding, I asked about the possibly of also getting an estimate for replacing our back patio door and painting our chimneys. He was extremely agreeable and very flexible regarding my additional request. After deciding that we would go with Zowd for our projects, Tony set up a time to meet, sign the paperwork, and pick up a deposit. On the day of the appointment, I received a phone call that Tony would be unable to make it. I waited for a stream of excuses, but the man who called me told me that he would be coming to the house in place of Tony to keep the appointment. This turned out to be Phil Zowd, Tony's father and the founder of the business. He went over the paperwork with me in a clear and straightforward manner. We also talked at length about several other problems I have had with the house and he offered a number of suggestions and possible solutions. I never once felt like he was trying to sell me something I didn't ask for, nor did he ever try to take advantage of my lack of knowledge regarding home repairs. We discussed a leak in the front of my kitchen that could not be fixed by 4 previous contractors. Phil had several ideas for how to fix the leak, and so we added this task to the list of projects. The work was scheduled and completed on time. When there were some unexpected difficulties in finding the appropriate siding to replace what was removed, the Zowds always kept me informed of the process. I never wondered if or when they were going to show up. The siding work looks great. The new door is so much better than I ever expected. And, most amazingly, the leak in my kitchen appears to be fixed. Finally! And Phil assured me that if it leaks again in the future, to contact him right away because he hates to be wrong. :) Long story short, working with Zowd Homes and Restoration has renewed my faith in professional home improvement. Phil, Tony, and Joe Zowd and the other gentlemen on their crew were a pleasure to work with. I will not hesitate to call them for any additional work I will have done to my house.

WOW! What a great contractor. I plan to recommend Zowd Restoration to my friends and co-workers. All work was completed to the highest standard with attention to detail. The job didn’t end with cashing the check. Mr. Zowd made sure that we were completely satisfied with the work that was completed.

The quality of their work and professionalism is unmatched. Their pricing is fair and reasonable and the work was completed ahead of schedule. I have nothing but praise and appreciation for the high quality, timely craftsmanship and work ethic. I highly recommend them and will continue to use them for future projects.

They were good. They were fast and did the work in a day. The quality of their work was about 90%. Their cleanliness and customer service were very good. Tony Zowd was very good to consult with. They worked with us on the price and our schedule. We would rate them highly and would use them again in the future if necessary.