2 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. License #: 13vh03480300. Also services portions of Bergen & Ocean counties.
The work was completed promptly and to schedule. We were very satisfied.
Description of Work: The work done was gutter cleaning, power washing the siding, installation of drain and some exterior painting. Robert was extremely helpful and friendly and gave useful suggestions during the planning stage. The work was very reasonably priced and professionally completed and we intend to use him again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Mary H.
05/2011
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Service was very good -- Robert stayed all day until everything was done.
Description of Work: Robert did several jobs at our house because we were getting it ready for sale -- fixed leaky faucets, removed an old basketball hoop, put a new screen on the slider, replaced the weather stripping around the front door, fixed the storm door so that it would close, and several other items. Very good service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Jennifer R.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
My husband and I have a terrific media room in our basement with one major flaw: there was a huge hole in one of the walls, where the previous owners had installed a theater unit. Seeing as home media-centers are a bit outdated and we are planning to install a flat-screen TV instead, we wanted the gaping hole repaired. Robert of BND Distinctive Improvements did a fantastic job patching up the large hole where the media system had been, as well as repairing several holes around the room where surround-speakers had previously been installed. Robert truly does quality work. He was punctual, arriving at 8am and working throughout the day. He was kind enough to put several vertical wood planks in the wall, so that if we ever decide to hang a flat-screen TV, we have the option of a sturdy place for it to hang. When Robert patched up the holes, he sanded everything down so that we just need to prime and paint where he completed the work. Robert was also meticulous in his clean-up, being sure to vacuum up as much dust as possible and removing all debris from his repairs. Robert was a pleasure to work with: he has enthusiasm for his craft and was careful to explain what he was doing, step-by-step. It is obvious that Robert is well-regarded by his customers, as he has been so busy that it took about a month for Robert to be able to squeeze in a relatively smaller job such as what we required. However, it was well worth the wait to have quality work done by such a kind and hardworking individual. We plan to use BND Distinctive Improvements again in the future!
Description of Work: We had a large hole in our basement media-center room covered, as well as patching on several holes patched throughout the room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Jessica W.
04/2011
1.0
handyman service, interior painters
+ 0 more
The representative never showed up for the quote. Two days later I still have yet to hear anything, not even a phone call with an excuse. I will not work with a contractor that is unreliable from the get-go.
Description of Work: Requested quotation for painting work and the office set up an appointment for the following week.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Valerie S.
03/2011
2.0
drywall, flooring contractor, interior painters
+ 1 more
He said he took great pride in his responsiveness yet I never received a quote from him.
Description of Work: He came to my house to give me an estimate to finish our basement. It included drywall painting and flooring among other things.
Robert was a very responsive contractor who provided top quality work for us. He is an extremely hardworker with an outstanding friendly personality. Robert did all of the work himself and was very conscious of the quality as well as cleanliness during the job. Robert was prompt to arrive every morning before 8 a.m. and stayed most nights until after 6 pm. He also worked on our project from start to finish with no interruptions and finished all of our work in just under 2 weeks. I would highly recommend Robert's services to anyone who is looking for a reliable contractor to come in and do really great work. For the quality, amount of time and attention and the amount of work we had done, Robert's fee was very competitive and reasonable. We will certainly use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Removal of existing railings and replaced with the installation of sheetrock/walls in multiple rooms, molding/trim as well as extensive interior painting on walls and ceilings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Joseph M.
02/2011
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
ONCE AGAIN ROBERT SAVED ME ,HE IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. I JUST GIVE HIM THE KEY AND HE DOES EVERYTHING 110% THE BEST THEIR IS, HE CAN DO ANYTHING AND IT WILL LOOK BETTER THAN NEW.
Description of Work: COMPLETEY DID OVER A RENTAL HOME OF MINE,VARIOUS CLEANING PAINTING AND FIXING
Rating Category
Rating 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
MARIANNE B.
02/2011
5.0
gutter cleaning, holiday decorators
+ 0 more
He did an excellent job cleaning the gutters, he even cleaned the roof off. He also put up my Christmas lights and did a wonderful job. He is an extremely hard work and will do anything you need done. He is reasonable, personable and professional.
Description of Work: He cleaned my gutters, roof and put up my Christmas lights.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathryn K.
01/2011
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
He did a beautiful job. He works by himself mostly. He was very calm and efficient. He was not bragging about what he did but he did very good work. He left the extra paint in case I needed to touch up something. He was very clean and neat. You didn't know he was doing a big job, he just cleaned up very nicely. I have only good things to say about him. I thought it was a fair price. He was busy and didn't come for 2 weeks but I was quite satisfied. His work was professional.
Description of Work: My basement and the stairwell were repainted by him.
Robert is a total gem. From the first discussion of the project to its completion, he worked as if he were one of the family, After the signed agreement, he managed unexpected aspects of the project with ease and comfortable grace. Cost tweaks were more than reasonable. He also "corrected" some details surrounding his project without charging us. These corrections made a quality improvement to our environment without cost.Robert is our GoTo Guy. We only hope he does not retire!
Description of Work: Replaced wood flooring and railing on three decks with newest Trex decking material.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Carol A.
07/2010
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Very well- from the estimate to the installation itself.
Description of Work: Installation of attic stairs in my hallway
FANTASTIC!! I felt that there was nothing the principal (Bob) couldn't do. He has a great attitude, is a type A worker, and everything he touched looked great. I dont even want to share him because I could keep him full time here. Punctual; great about keeping to schedule and keeping in touch.
Description of Work: A lot of varied projects - interior painting, which included drywall replacement in parts; custom window framing and window frame replacement; installation of balcony guards
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Joseph M.
03/2010
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
+ 0 more
ROBERT WAS ON TIME VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID MUCH MORE THAN PROMISED. WORKED AS IF IT WAS HIS HOUSE. I WAS SO THOROUGHLY SATISFIED WITH THE JOB THAT I NOT ONLY PAID HIM WHAT HE WANTED I INVITED HIM AND HIS WIFE TO COME AND SPEND A LONG WEEKEND AT MY WINTER RESIDENCE IN NAPLES, FLORIDA, WHICH WAS AT MY EXPENSE. HE DID COME AND OF COURSE ROBERT FOUND A LITTLE LEAK IN ONE OF MY BATHROOMS AND COULD NOT LEAVE IT ALONE, HE HAD TO FIX IT. HE IS BY FAR THE BEST THEIR IS A TOTAL CRAFTSMAN AND I WOULD NOT EVER USE ANYBODY ELSE THEN HIM IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: HAD A MOLD PROBLEM IN THE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM OF HOUSE ROBERT CAME IN RIGHT AWAY KNEW IT WAS A LEAK IN THE OPENING OF THE VENT PIPE WHERE IT CAME IN FROM ROOF REPLACED ROOF VENT CAP AND THEN PROCEEDED TO FIX MOLDED SHEET ROCK AND REPAINT AND REDO BATHROOM.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
jack G.
01/2010
4.0
handyman service, replacement windows
+ 0 more
He was very good. He was friendly, clean and neat. He was reliable and his price was fair.
Description of Work: BND Distinctive Improvements Inc did a bunch of little jobs last Saturday. He fixed a leak in the sink, installed a shower head and fixed some windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Shahla A.
12/2009
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling, doors
+ 1 more
On both days he was prompt in the morning and his workmanship was excellent. He works quietly and diligently and cleans up any mess thoroughly. I am very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: I have used Robert on two separate occasion. The first time he replaced a shower door for me, re-tiled some loose tiles and did caulking in the shower. In addition, he assembled some furniture (desk, child bed, kitchen island). On another day he replaced all my closet doors (bi-fold).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
VERA H.
12/2009
5.0
gutter cleaning
+ -1 more
They were very pleasant. This was a good experience. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: They cleaned out my gutters and tacked the loose ones.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Steven H.
12/2009
5.0
siding, house painters
+ 0 more
He is a one man operation but he is reliable. He showed up everyday to work. It took 3 weeks for him to do the job.
Description of Work: BND Distinctive Improvements Inc did the siding work and some painting work for us.
Robert is not just a ?handyman?? he is a craftsman. I called Robert to work on a few items as part of a move into a new home. My husband and I walked him through the house pointing out some shelves to be hung, some insulation replacement in the attic, etc. Robert not only was enthusiastic about those jobs, but also made some great suggestions about constructing a small door for better and easier access to attic storage, building a panel to cover a large hole that had been cut out of a wall, etc. After his first visit, we had new carpet installed and realized after-the-fact that many of the doors would no longer close due to the thickness of the carpet and padding. Robert treated this as an emergency and made himself available to shave the door bottoms so they would close. He also purchased (on our behalf), transported and constructed large garage storage units, and designed and built custom shelves for our buffet. He is coming back again to tile a backsplash in our kitchen. Robert is responsive, quick, neat and goes above and beyond. He is a perfectionist which is very hard to find. You would be crazy not to call him for any home repair needs! He brings everything he needs to get the job done!
Description of Work: Taking doors off the hinges, cutting them down, sanding them and re-hanging. Purchased, transported, assembled and placed garage storage units. Designed and custom built shelving for buffet and closets. Cut plywood to size and created attic flooring for crawlspace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Valerie S.
11/2009
2.0
handyman service, woodworking
+ 0 more
I had used BND in the past and was very pleased. I contacted them again for an estimate to remodel my basement. Repeated calls were made to arrange for an estimate and over the course of a couple of weeks, two visits occurred, the second with an electrician. After close to an hour for each visit, I was told an estimate would be forthcoming and I never heard from Robert, the owner, again. He has indicated he takes pride in being responsive but he seems to have taken on far too much work to meet that commitment.
Description of Work: I requested an estimate for remodeling the basement
Description of Work: I hired robert for a full day of small and smaller projects, I have an older home 1927. He totally repairing a double hung window with a weight system that did not work, and was in pieces, regrouting and chalking a shower, making doors that never could shut (due to resettling) close easily. He reinforced broken floor boards from below (3 places including under a crawl space) So many things, I never thought he would get to them all in a one day fixed price. He exceeded my expectations!!! If I had known Robert a long time ago I might have less grey hair! These were all things I worried about on a daily basis. Like mold growing behind the grout or a person or funiture breaking through the floorboard etc. He was very personable and neat.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Jane B.
10/2009
5.0
contractors, handyman service, doors
+ 1 more
His estimate was very reasonable. He arrived on time and finished the work expeditiously. He attended to small details and actually improved on the usability of the doors he was replacing. He cleaned up after himself so well one would not have known he had been there. Robert is completely professional. We intend to use him for whatever we need in the future.
Description of Work: Robert created two new doors with trim, hinge and lock mechanisms for our 30 year old shed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
John W M.
10/2009
5.0
flooring contractor, handyman service, house painters, doors
+ 2 more
The job was done just as we had planned. Although Robert ran into a few unexpected issues, he handled them very well and did not leave the job until everything was completed to our satisfaction.
Description of Work: Repaired floor tiles in the basement Repaired and rehung a heavy door Stained the deck
Robert is fantastic! Since I first me with him about a year ago to work on some house projects, I knew he was one-of-a-kind. His ability to fix anything, attention to detail, and sheer craftsmanship make him the absolute tops in our book. What I really love is that no task is too small, and no task is too large. I keep having him back in to do more and more and the projects are getting large in scope. He's completely reliable, trustworthy, and an absolutely perfectionist - he wants your home to look immaculate.
Description of Work: This is the second time Robert has helped us with a number of home improvement projects - his work is impeccable. This time the work included: a) Installing new Anderson windows. (2) of our windows had broken sealants. He took care of everything - called Anderson, ordered the replacement windows, and installed them. Not an easy task since we don't have pullout windows! b) Installing a screen door. c) Replacing doors with (2) french glass doors. Not only did he order, pick up and install the doors, but as they were only primed, he completely painted them too - looks absolutely gorgeous! d) Repairing garage doors e) Repairing window grid. Huge grid in foyer had come crashing down, shattering into a number of pieces! Robert was able to piece the whole thing back together, repainted it and secured it to the window - probably saved me close to $500. f) Installing closet shelving for my baby's room. Looks like a California closet - but Rubbermaind whslving looks terrific! g) nstalled base board molding h) Patching, caulking and more
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Caryl O.
05/2009
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Excellent job! Quality of work commendable!
Description of Work: Powerwashed house and deck and stained deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Marian V.
05/2009
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I contacted Robert (BND) after reading an excellent review on Angies list. Robert responded immediately, and came out on schedule to review the work. Despite the fact that he was very busy with additional jobs, he made a point to move my job up the list, as he was concerned that additional damage might result in my losing electricity. A lengthy rainy period followed (at least a week), and Robert touched base with me several times during the week, letting me know that as soon as we hit a sunny day he'd be out. The first day we had good weather Robert called again, and scheduled the repairs for two days later. Robert just left about 15 minutes ago, having completed the original work with excellent results (see above), as well as doing two small additional jobs - hanging a spice cabinet in the kitchen and putting up a bat box on the tree by the drive - neither of which I'd mentioned before he came out, and neither of which he charged me for. "It took what, two minutes?" he said. Needless to say, I was thrilled. And throughout both the contact period, during the work, and during wrap-up, Robert was pleasant, friendly, understanding and good-natured.
Description of Work: A board was pulled loose from the eaves by my electric wire. BND replaced the board and rotted material behind it, and reaffixed the wire with extra reinforcements. As the siding on my house couldn't be replaced (no longer made), Robert was particularly careful when he removed what siding interfered with the work, and replaced it, patching damaged areas (not caused by him), so that the overall result looked much better than the original.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Gutter Cleaning,
Drywall,
Ceramic Tile,
Interior Painting,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Windows,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Exterior Painting
FAQ
BND Distinctive Improvements Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
BND Distinctive Improvements Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check