Campano & Son LLC

All contractors, please read this. If you have too much work to take on new projects please say so up front. This company was very highly reviewed and also recommended by the Deck Center in Somerville, NJ. Frank came to our home, took measurements, and discussed the project with us. He seemed interested in the project and said that he would send an estimate. When we didn't hear from him after one week, I emailed him and asked him for a status on the estimate. He said that he had just received an estimate for the railings and that he would get us the estimate as soon as possible. We never heard from him again and that was almost a month ago (August 7.) This was a very disappointing experience. The company had great reviews on Angie's List, we liked what Frank had to say and would have had the work done by him.

Frank and his sons did such a nice job repairing my front porch, steps and railing (Dec 2014), I had them come back to do the minor repairs needed for my deck (June 2016). Quality work, at a seemingly reasonable price. They will be my first call, if I need additional work done.

We contracted Campano and Son in the fall of 2014 to replace an old wooden deck with one made with composite materials. Frank came by, assessed the work and spoke to us about the relative benefits of a composite deck over a wooden one. We felt confident in his knowledge and the fact that he was an engineer. We debated it but agreed on a composite deck even though the cost was higher. He provided us options and pointed us where to look at the examples of decking at Somerville Lumber. Due to their backlog, we did have to wait a bit but fortunately we did not need the deck built in a hurry. I figured the backlog also meant that they have a lot of interested customers. Once they started, we were not disappointed. The crew was professional and did not disrupt us. They had to put in a lot of extra effort since we had chosen custom posts and railings and individual holes had to be drilled to set each individual baluster. They did a careful job with a high degree of craftsmanship. We were very pleased with the work and the deck looked great. A few months ago we did notice that some of the posts and railings had shifted a bit out of alignment. Frank came by and assessed that the posts and railings needed some adjusting or might need to be replaced. Once the weather warmed, his son and his crew came by and ended up replacing a number of railings and posts since the wood had warped. He explained pressure-treated lumber sold now comes from fast growth tree farms and is not as stable as the wood that came from old growth forests used in the past. So although the deck had been built a year and a half earlier, the crew came back in good faith and at no cost and replaced any necessary posts or railings that needed it. That spoke a lot to the integrity of Campano and Son. The deck looks better than ever! I am happy to recommend Campano and Son as fine deck craftsmen and professionals and would contact them again if I had another home improvement project.

Frank, his son Jim and their crew were amazing. We did a restoration of a wood deck. We replaced the decking material with new Wolf Composite decking. The railing system was from TimberTech. Nice stuff!. We kept the framing. Frank and Jim were very detail oriented. First repaired and prepped the framing, straightened the large pergola attached to the framing. Then the installation of the decking, balusters and railing. I've never worked with a contractor that strove for perfection the way Frank and Jim did. Trust me I'm a perfectionist and they topped me. They added custom touches and intuition to make the deck of our dreams. We would use them again for any project around the house because I know in advance the attention to detail they provide. They are super nice also ! Would happily be a reference for them !

Mr. Campano was friendly and knowledgeable and provided quotes on several jobs in a timely manner. We have since decided to DIY on one of the jobs and are hoping to get cheaper quotes on the porch work we want done.

Frank, Jimmy, and Chris did an amazing, efficient job of getting our addition complete. They involved us in all decisions and offered suggestions to make our area perfect. Every inspector that came in complimented their work. They made comments like, "they did a beautiful job", "nice work", and "wow a contractor that knows what they are doing". Frank kept the process moving along much quicker than we thought it would and Jimmy made sure we were water tight before the storm hit. I have looked at work from other contractors and I am very happy that I choose this company. They are perfectionist, professional. polite, and clean making the whole process easier!

Frank performed all the work the way you would want to if you only had the skill and time. He took the time to make sure everything was built solidly and looked perfect. He removed the worn and rotted decking, and reinforced the base structure so that it was even and solid before the new decking was put on. He then added railing with built in lighting which looks very sharp. The new deck looks spectacular and is very solid. We especially appreciated that he spent time with the township inspector to find an attractive solution to the railing/gate because the deck is next to a pool. He also made very solid steps/railing for two exterior doors that are not only sturdy, but very attractive. We are thrilled with the deck and with the experience we had with Frank. Everything he did was of superior quality and Frank is a pleasure to deal with. We highly recommend his work and are very pleased with the experience.

The provider was very professional, arriving when promised and providing OUTSTANDING creative ideas, following up with additional thoughts in the weeks following. Competitive quote. Simply need to select final plan and schedule work, possibly spring at this point. One thing for sure, you will get someone who builds on your thoughts, maintains budget, providing options and solutions to what you thought were problems.

We need to convert a double window off the kitchen into a sliding glass door for a deck to be built. Frank came out, took the measurements and recommended several options of doors through Somerville Lumber. I placed the order and when the door arrived, I scheduled an install date with Frank. The install was performed in a professional manner, the door looks great and the crew cleaned up the surroundings. I am very happy that I chose Campono and Son. They offer fair prices and professional results, I will definitely use them again.

Campano & Son showed up on time and did an excellent job at the quoted price. No complaints. In the future if I need any more repairs or renovations will definitely call them first.

I contacted Campano & Son regarding tearing down my old deck and replacing with new composite deck. I wanted to also add steps to the backyard and excavate under the old deck ? with and hardscape patio under the new deck footprint. Let me start by saying we are extremely pleased with the experience of working with Frank, his son ? Jim ? and their crew. They are very professional, considerate and take pride in their work. I contacted several contractors. Frank was very responsive to my first call and scheduled time to meet with us, to understand our vision for the project and offer his own ideas and insights. We decided on a composite deck and railings and to add a weatherproof membrane between the upper and lower levels, as well as electrical service for a ceiling fan and power outlets. Frank is true gentlemen and always took the time to listen and offer options. He explained the permit process and worked with us to schedule inspections and coordinate work with the other contractors. Since Frank does not do the landscape and patio paver work, he offered the names of a couple landscape contractors he has worked with, and I was able to select one that also did a great job at a fair price. Frank also worked to coordinate work with and electrical contractor that I selected. Jim and his crew always showed up to work when they said they would. They are very considerate and quiet?many days I did not even know they were here until I heard the tools. They kept a very neat jobsite, cleaning up at the end of each day and keeping us informed of progress. They take pride in their work and took the time to do the job right. We are very pleased with the quality of work and have a beautiful new deck. We actually already had the crew back to replace the sliding door out to our deck. Again, Frank offered the suggestion to reverse the opening of the door to improve the traffic flow with the new stairs ? something we would not have thought of. Jim and team were again very conscientious in their work and, at the end of the day, with the new moldings and alignment with hardwood flooring, you would not know there was a replacement done.

The initial appointment was scheduled right away. All documentation for the city was prepared accurately, we didn't have any problems with submitting for the construction permit. Construction was started as scheduled. All questions were addresses immediately. The work was done quickly with attention to details. The site was carefully cleaned after finishing the construction. The inspections were passed without any issues. Overall it was a very positive experience.

The entire service that was provided by Campano & Son was terrific. The estimate was well prepared, the price was a great value and the work displayed superior craftsmanship. Frank, Jim, Chris and Darren all were pleasant to work with and offered the opportunity for collaboration on the ongoing construction. We are planning further refurbishment to our home and will continue to work with Campano & Son.

My personal experience with Campano & Son LLC was a very positive one. I came across this provider on Angies List (A.L.) and requested a bid based on overall favorable reviews left on this forum. Yes there were 1 or 2 unfavorable reviews, but I've learnt over the years to careful assess the most negative reviews people leave in the social-media world we live in. Frank (the owner) was extremely prompt and responsive the entire way, from the early planning/bid process right on through project completion. Frank contacted me within 24 hours of my sending an inquiry through A.L. After a few message exchanges on the site, Frank came right out to assess my project and provided me a competitive bid within 4 - 5 days. When weighing various contractor bids, one important factor for me was project start date. Frank initially estimated 6 - 7 weeks, based on his backlog at the time. The guidance offered before contract execution and initial deposit was spot on. Frank was quite responsive to my email inquiries and provided everything I needed to obtain building permit approval through my township. I also received multiple updates to inform me of his scheduling and when he expected to commence on my project. My project was on the small side but the quality and timelines to completion was quite satisfactory. I wouldn't hesitate to consider Campano & Son LLC for any of my future project needs.

From the beginning Frank, Jim and their crew were wonderful. Frank helped us make practical choices for the design and color choices for the decking even meeting us at a display center to help us make our final decisions. Jim and his crew did great work paying attention to detail. They were efficient and reliable and made sure we were pleased with all the work once it was completed. They did a fantastic job.

After finding Campano & Son Ltd. on Angie's List I called Frank Campano the end of May 2014. He promptly came out and looked over the job, gave me a brochure for composite railings, etc., took my information and told me that he couldn't do the job before the end of July. We agreed to wait. He was supposed to send me an estimate which he never did. I called and left him a message mid-June asking if everything was still a go for the end of July and that I had not yet received his estimate. I also let him know what style of railing I wanted. I never got a response - no phone call - no email. I called again today (July 10, 2014) and Frank answered the phone. I told him who I was and he said he remembered me. I asked him if we were still on for the end of July and he said no, that he had at least another 2 months of work before he could do it. I let him know that I had been waiting for months for him to do the job so I never called anyone else. To this he had no comment. This man wasted our time and most of the summer for nothing!

Frank was very professional responded to any questions and explained process. The workmanship is excellent and was done in a timely manner. The work site left very clean . Overall I'm happy I chose Campano , and would give a high recommendation

We found Campano and Son on Angies list and because of their high rating, we asked Frank to talk to us about our new deck. We were not sure of exactly what we wanted and he was patient and helped us with ideas. Frank suggested we go to Somerville Lumber and see what was available. We had many conversations with him concerning our needs. He made suggestions and offered advice on the cost of different materials with options to lower the cost if desired. We were comfortable with him and chose one option. He provided a detailed final contract for us to sign which described what was going to be used in building the deck and the steps involved. We contracted with them at the end of last year but, because of the extreme weather, they were only able to do the framing during the winter. Finally, at the middle of March,when the weather was ready to cooperate, they were able to tackle the rest. As others have said, Frank is very easy going and works well with the customer. We also appreciated Jim Covert, from Somerville Lumber, helping us in selecting the deck materials and railing as well as giving us design ideas. It took them about three weeks to complete the 700 square foot deck with railings, and two sets of steps. They came back after the deck passed inspection,and cleaned up. We are grateful to Frank, Jim, and Chris for the excellent and creative work they did. Everytime we look at this deck we feel happy and satisfied. We are looking forward to enjoying many fun times there. We would certainly recommend Campano and Son to anyone who is looking for quality work.

We could not have been happier with the job done by Frank, Jim & Chris. To start with, Frank presented a very competitive price and the job was completed on budget. These guys showed up for work every day and only worked on our job for the 6 weeks they told us it would take to complete the project. They were pleasant to have around, were trustworthy, considerate and were exceptionally clean and neat. We have already discused our next job and highly recommend them.

The overall project went great and the deck is beautiful! They do excellent work and I would not hesitate to use them again. With his many years of experience, he was able to make great recommendations (for deck and shed) as we were designing the project -- not just regarding design, but also being cost-conscious. -- and this was not a simple deck. It was actually 3 levels, with various angles and details. In the redesign, he made great suggestions about utilizing space, where to put stairs, etc. As a result, we have a beautiful new 3-level deck, with well-designed space. Frank was very patient and helpful all along the way. I had considered different designs and each time he was great about providing an estimate of what each change would be. We also made changes along the way and he was always patient and professional about it. It was really a pleasant experience working with Frank. Most importantly, we are very impressed with the quality of their workmanship. Franks son Jimmy is an expert carpenter and he took the lead in this area. He is knowledgeable in that he made recommendations along the way to improve structural integrity that he could have easily overlooked. He has a very high standard of workmanship in all areas. Almost all projects have little things that weren't done exactly right, but I have to say that we did not find any issues at all. They paid attention to alot of the details, corners matching, boards lining up, posts, railings all level, etc. They were very responsive to any questions we had and always pleasant and friendly to talk to. I get the sense they are just genuinely good people that we could trust. They were also conscientious about cleaning up and putting things away to keep the area safe. This project lasted a few weeks and during a period when we had to wait for a week before they could come back, they put in temporary stairs so we could still use the deck. This was extra work for them but shows how considerate they were. Some contractors would just board up the entrance and say don't use the deck until we finish it but they knew we had kids and they wanted to provide a safe way to utilize the deck in the interim. I would highly recommend Frank and his son! P.S. I rated "B" for price because their estimate was not the lowest, nor was it the highest. But in the end, it was worth it given the quality outcome.

Frank, Jim, and Chris did everything right. Frank was informative and not at all pushy as we were making our deck decisions. He was prompt in answering our e-mailed questions. Jim, Chris, and Frank did all the deck-building themselves; we were very happy that work was not subcontracted out to others. The men are reliable and showed up when they said they would. They are industrious and they put in good work hours, despite hot temperatures. Our 400 square foot Wolf PVC deck, neatly finished with picture-frame edge; our two sets of stairs; and our Timbertech Radiance railing are all sturdily built, maintenance free, and beautiful. Frank, Jim, and Chris did a great job and were pleasant to interact with. We recommend Campano and Son.

Frank, his son and crew did an awesome job building a composite deck. I found them very customer friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The their workmanship was perfect. We couldn't be happier with the end product. Frank helped draw up a set of plans for submission to the building inspection department. From there he coordinated all inspections. He communicated well throughout the entire process. Prior to locking into a contract, he thoroughly reviewed with us all of the design and material options. He made great suggestions. The deck took around 2 weeks despite a couple of weather related delays. He finished on time and on budget. We plan to use him again for a future home renovation projects.

Frank was prompt and professional. He gave good advice on the scope of our project and on choosing materials and brands. The work was performed in as timely a way as the weather would permit. The crew was friendly and polite and they cleaned up every day before going home. The finished project was done with a high level of craftsmanship, with the many joints done in a precise way. We especially appreciate that they worked on weatherproofing things below the deck, where they might not show, but will add to the longer term integrity of our house.

Last fall I was looking for someone to do new cellar steps inside and a back porch. I met with several contractors, but after talking to Frank, I could tell he was honest and his reviews were excellent and I was not disappointed. The cellar steps are sturdy and very well made. Since I have some knee issues, it was important to me that the stairs be well built and not too steep. The result was perfect. For the back porch, I wanted the old porch removed and replaced with a larger porch of composite materials. I was not sure exactly what to use but Frank and his team made some excellent recommendations on materials. He gave us samples of what he had suggested so we would know what we were getting. The finished porch was exactly what I had envisioned and more.... well built with a great design and color. I am extremely pleased with the work that Frank Campano and his son did and would call him back for other work I needed in the future. I would give this company the strongest recommendation.

Again, fine job done by Campano & Son. We definitely recommend their services as they do a great job and Frank is as great person to work with.