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Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair

Handyman Services, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Roofing,

About us

We have the full credentials and experience required to construct your project. Additional DBA - Foremost Builders.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Handymen Building & Remodeling, Design, Construction, Foundations, Framing, Electrical, Insulation, Plumbing, Masonry, Flooring, Roofing, Painting, Cabinetry, Kitchens, Baths, Closets & Siding

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.913 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Elizabeth K.
01/2017
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
  + 0 more
This is our go to company, and has been for years as we quickly learned that they are knowledgeable, trustworthty and friendly. We trust their judgment, suggestions and advice. We respect the professionalism, efficiency and value for the money that has never disappointed us.
Description of Work: They've just completed adding beautiful cabinets to an existing kitchen, matching wood tone and color, doing the installation, which included laying tile, quickly and beautifully.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Clare N.
11/2016
5.0
decks, handyman service, replacement windows, doors
  + 2 more
Very well. We do not live in the area & they did an outstanding job of communicating on their daily progress, they sent pictures of every step, kept on budget & deadline. Neighbors observed and reported to us on their high quality & professionalism.
Description of Work: Repair water damage, replace rotten wood, create patio, rebuild deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Danielle J.
08/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Quick, thorough and quality workmanship.
Description of Work: First Home Repair and Care (a division of Foremost Builders) has the perfect balance of knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness and thoroughness. We've been using their services for a little more than a year now and we are completely satisfied. Projects have included: Installing a hardwood floor, repairing a sliding glass door, replacing clapboards, painting, extending a wall, power washing our roof and pretty much anything that needs fixing in our home. We strongly recommend them, but secretly don't want to share them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Ridie G.
03/2016
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
  + 0 more
It went really great. Dave has fabulous workmen that are reliable, there every day, communicative. He would check in every so often as well, and was always available. He uses an online site that shows exactly what's been done every day, with photographs each day, and the ability to send message back and forth through the site. We were constantly in the know and always felt we were treated really well. We had never done a project this size, and we were consulted every step of the way. When we needed advice on design, color, etc., Dave was great and we quickly realized we has similar tastes. We trusted him completely. And we LOVE our kitchen. Dave is consistently attentive, helpful, trustworthy, and just an all around great contractor to work with. Even our cat loved him, and that's saying a lot as she is quite frightened of workmen. Dave and his company come highly recommended. No negative comments at all!
Description of Work: We have worked with Dave Clarenbach before on our master bath and liked him, his workmen, and his whole attitude so much we just had him renovate our kitchen. We were on a fairly tight budget, but he worked with us and made it all work out. The work was done in approximately 5 weeks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

David H.
01/2016
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Home renovation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan L.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, roofing
  + 1 more
Fixed a roof leak around the chimney also straghted out lead flashing Reasonable price, work complete in less than an hour Improvement needed in calling to arrange the time to show up. Also set a time to show up and did not make it. Called 3 days later and made another time to show, came through and they were on time. Even though the appointment time process is vague, I would still recommend them and will be using them again
Description of Work: Fixed roof leak

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Laurie E.
08/2015
1.0
handyman service, roofing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I did not use them. They wanted $70 per hour, estimated 2 days to put together a Rubbermaid 3x5 shed and 2 utility cabinets plus a 30% fee plus cost of materials they needed to buy. Highway robbery

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
3.0


Response from Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair
I know that we didn't end up doing the work for you due to the fact that you didn't like our pricing structure. We pride ourselves in delivering top notch professional service in a timely manner. The only way that we can do that is by charging an hourly fee that will keep us in business for the long haul and make a profit at the end of the day. We don't get every job that we give an estimate for over the phone but we do get a majority of them. I would ask you to take a look at the prices that your local mechanic charges per hour. I would be willing to bet that is more than $70 per hour and you have to bring your car to them. We actually have to be mobile and go to our customers with all the proper tool and equipment which is a big expense. Then we have the same overhead as the mechanic because we have a professional office space and support staff to do the scheduling and billing. Thank you for you interest in our company and I wish you all the best.

Patricia D.
04/2015
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I trusted their estimate the most out of all of the other companies since they went on top of my roof and actually inspected it. It took the crew 4 days and there were no issues at all. I am very pleased.
Description of Work: They removed the old roof membrane and shingles,flashing, and replaced my 1500 sq. ft. roof. The crew brought a dump trailer to clean up all of the materials.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Gerald K.
12/2014
5.0
handyman service, roofing
  + 0 more
The work was excellent, they responded very quickly,and the price was reasonable and within the estimate. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: We had a roof leak that was staining our bedroom ceiling, Foremost found the problem and repaired it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Ridie G.
05/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Dave was great to work with from the start. We actually used his handyman service initially. He came himself to check out what needed to be done and did a few quick things on our list right then and there, then had one of his workmen come and do the rest. They did a great job. In talking with Dave we discovered kitchen and bathroom renovations were his main thing, so we planned to have him redo our bathroom. He has been just great in talking about various ideas with us, which we really needed, sharing materials and drawings, too. The work hasn't actually begun yet, and we can report back on that. But so far he's been great to work with, does what he says he's going to do, shows up on time, easy to discuss things with. My husband and I haven't done much work like this before so we really weren't sure what to expect. Update: Dave and his crew have now finished our bathroom renovation. He estimated two weeks and that was exactly what it took. The workmen were all wonderful and respectful of our space. It was cleaned up perfectly after every day's work. they were great at explaining what they were doing at every step in the process. Dave's crew custom built a cherry cabinet/vanity for us and it's absolutely beautiful work. I would rehire Dave in a hearbeat and am sure we probably will!! You will not be disappointed.
Description of Work: Redid our master bathroom for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Ralph D.
04/2014
5.0
home remodeling, interior painters, handyman service
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paint ceiling, trim, doors, cupboards laundry room; all cabinets, trim, doors, desk in kitchen; install bathroom fan, replace drywall, paint ceiling, walls, cupboards and door of master bath, paint two bedroom ceilings. Replace all hardware on cupboards. Will complete all work within two weeks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,800

Elizabeth K.
11/2013
5.0
handyman service, foundation repair, interior painters, home remodeling
  + 2 more
I feel like a Foremost Handyman fan club, but they are our 'go to' for just about anything we need done in this old house. We trust them, they are personable and professional, and their prices are reasonable. We have come to know that whatever they do will be done well, and in the case of this tiled counter, I am in awe of the patience and skill it took for the tiles (they were 12x24) to be placed so all seams match. Corners are turned gracefully, and the stovetop was centered so that I ended up with more counter space than I had expected to have.
Description of Work: The job involved redoing replacing our 17 year old formica counters and 36" gas cooktop with porcelain tile and a 30" cooktop. There was also a counter along one wall which had to be replaced which involved moving the existing cabinets forward and filling in the space resulting behind them. Once we had discussed the job, Foremost ordered the correct tiles & grout, covered the floor with protective film, removed existing stovetop, and sink, rebuilt the part of the counter that had surrounded the stovetop, prepped everything, tiled, tiled, did the necessary carpentry...and the kitchen was completely cleaned up and ready to use when they left.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Elizabeth K.
01/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We have had them for a lot of things. They are our go-to person if we need stuff done because they do it well and they don't overcharge. There is nothing I don't like about them. We had to change our oil tank last winter. It was taking out the old one and bringing in the new. They didn't do that but in the process we had to take down and rebuild the stairs into the cellar and they did that beautifully and they did more than they had to do. They are very conscientious and very good. They clean up after themselves. They are trustworthy. They don't skim but they don't try and gouge me either. They are fair. We feel we are paying a fair price when we pay. They are very responsive. We can talk to them on phone or email them.
Description of Work: We use the services of Foremost Handyman. The last time we used them was to install a custom sized storm door. Also, we had a deck that collapsed with ice a couple of winters ago and they rebuilt it properly. They are going to be coming and doing plaster repair and so forth shortly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    1 Main St Ste 2, W Lebanon, NH 03784

    http://www.foremostbuilders.net

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    No
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Roofing,
    Interior Painting,
    Foundation Repair,
    Doors,
    Windows,
    Plumbing,
    Decks and Porches,
    Outdoor Kitchens,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures

    FAQ

    Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair does not offer emergency services.
    No, Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair does not offer warranties.
    Foremost Builders & First Homecare & Repair offers the following services: Handymen Building & Remodeling, Design, Construction, Foundations, Framing, Electrical, Insulation, Plumbing, Masonry, Flooring, Roofing, Painting, Cabinetry, Kitchens, Baths, Closets & Siding

    Contact information

    1 Main St Ste 2, W Lebanon, NH 03784

    http://www.foremostbuilders.net

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed