MICHEAL ARCHIE

Overall the initial installation went well. He was unable to install the deadbolt for the storm door and asked we get a different version and he'd return to fix. He never responded to multiple phone calls after this to schedule a time and I don't consider his work complete. As a result, I would not recommend for future work.

I hired Mike from a trusted referral. He did wonderful work in a remodel/restoration of an old house in Meyers Park, so I got to see an example of his work before I hired him - and yes, it was flawless and beautiful. Mike came over and walked around the house, and suggested a few samples of crown that would be appropriate for the house. I had an emailed estimate within a day or two, and a plan on when was good to start the installation. Mike had the crown (pre-primed pine) delivered to the house from the lumber yard, and made sure he was there to help bring it in and prevent it from being dinged up. Mike brought along Ray to assist, and they went right to work at the time they said they would be there, Ray measuring all the distances and angles, and Mike cutting the crown. All the crown was not only cut, but coped out - higher quality work. He did a phenomenal job with the installation - both did, actually. I have an old 1920s craftsman that, while it has been restored, does not have a straight line or 90 degree angle anywhere in the house. The final results are excellent. The house and work area were kept very clean during the entire process, and he cleaned up at the end of each day so you wouldn't have even known that they were there. Additionally, he had to work around a fully furnished house. I will say this about Mike - he is skilled, hardworking, honest, and a good communicator re the entire process. A few things came up that were extra, and he insisted on sticking to his original quote. He took down and fixed about 6 feet of kickboard/ molding in a corner, and replaced it all - no charge. On the way out the door, he noticed the locking mechanism didn't quite line up and the door wouldn't latch. He took a few minutes to adjust it for me so that it works properly. Again, no charge. And finally, the trim around the inside of the windows needed to be notched out and replaced at the top in order to have new 2" wood blinds installed/mounted. He spoke with the installer from the Blinds company, and did exactly what needed to be done. Mike insisted that I not pay him for the work, but I did anyway. It's nice to hire someone who is very good at what they do, and who goes above and beyond what they were hired to do because they want things done right. I will most definitely hire Mike again when I need work done.