SOUCY FRAMING INC

Description of Work: We experienced a sudden collapse of the front porch of our older home. When we bought the property, the porch floor was relatively new. Unfortunately, however, this repair had only partially addressed, and concealed, far more serious problems: prior insect damage, rot, and an inadequate foundation. Brian responded quickly, shoring up the structure above the porch, demolishing the framing, removing the posts and stone footings, building a code-compliant foundation and deck structure, installing an Azek composite deck, re-framing the skirt, and replacing the siding.

Description of Work: Removed and replaced 17 existing windows with high quality Harvey units and replace exterior trim with 5/4" Azek.

Description of Work: Our house was the scene of a structure fire towards the end of 2012.. The fire destroyed the walls, ceiling and roof of the back porch, spread rapidly through the balloon framing, through about half of the second floor, and then began attacking the joist and rafters in the attic before it was contained by the Lowell Fire Department. A friend, who is also a general contractor, but committed to other clients at the time, recommended Brian Soucy without reservation. After four months of almost daily contact with Brian, my wife and I still have no reservations, either. Although I have some prior construction experience, designing three houses, building one home myself, and heavily renovating five others, I realized that I needed the full time engagement of experts with a proven track record of high quality work within a constrained budget. Brian served as general contractor and overall project manager, prequalified all subcontractors prior to bidding, handled general conditions, demolition, and recycling/removal, coordinated all trades (framing, plumbing, heating, cabinetry, granite counters, electrical, plaster, painting, and floor refinishing. He and a close associate did the finish carpentry, installed the kitchen and bath cabinets, and laid ceramic tile in the kitchen, both baths, the pantry, and the new four season room (rebuilt former back porch). He also answered questions from our insurance company and helped us achieve a fair claim settlement.