Jeff Sauerman Contracting

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Everything went according to what Jeff said it would be. The finished work was excellent craftsmanship and the new look was fabulous. He's neat and appreciates the aesthetics of your home.

• Jeff and his team demo'd our existing bathroom down to the studs, then rebuilt everything- plumbing, drywall, electrical, tiling, and painting.  

Due to several delays in getting our supplies from other vendors, Jeff was flexible and accomodating!
Our only dissatisfaction was with Jeff's subcontracted plumber who caused an avoidable water leak which Jeff repaired.  
Overall, our project required considerably more time to complete than originally anticipated but we are very happy with the final result.

Did not use this contractor.

But I never received the estimate. So I called again. he said I will get you the estimate. up to date, I Never received an estimate.

This was an emergency service.  Jeff responded immediately, fixed a hole in a ceiling and returned to repaint it.  The response time was outstanding, and Jeff's pricing is has been reasonable both times I have used him.  Quality of work is A+.  Will recommend and be using him again!

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I found Jeff thanks to all the raving reviews I read on Angie's list so you think - does he really need one more?!?! Well, yes (although it took me so long to post this and that's entirely my fault!).
So firstly, why did I pick Jeff? I met with 3 contractors, and he was not the cheapest. However, he did take the time to listen to exactly understand what I really dreamed of ( I was redoing my bathroom).
Afterwards, he took time to look around at possibilities based on how my house was built and organized and made really creative and great suggestions - because of his knowledge and experience of building, he was able to see opportunities that I had no idea about.
The result is amazing!
As with all renovation projects, there were some hiccups and delays but Jeff handled it all wonderfully.
He is always prompt to return messages or calls if not immediately available. He makes sure you're 120% happy, and will do everything he can to fix problems if they arise.
He stayed within the price he quoted me, so no surprise there.
Moreover, Jeff and everyone working for him is extremely nice and pleasant to interact with. I had absolutely no issue having them in my house for extended periods of time without being there.
I'm planning on renovating my kitchen next, and I've already asked him to discuss next steps. I do not think there is any better testimony than this!!! I've also warmly recommended him to a friend. I think his strongest quality as a contractor is that he really takes time upfront to listen to what your wishes are and works towards making you as happy as possible. I am very happy indeed with how everything turned out.

They came to my house to evaluate my proposed project. Jeff was very thorough and punctual and made very constructive suggestions. We decided not to proceed with the project.

I called him repeatedly and finally got him.  We discussed our project and then set up an appointment.  He did a thorough walk through of our condo and discussed the job with us in detail, but said he was so busy that he wouldn't be able to do the job till May (it was November/December at that time).  We said OK, but requested an estimate of the job to decide if we wanted to do it at all.  He said OK, wrote down the details, including my email address, and then never called or emailed us back.  I called and emailed him several times after that, but never heard back from him.
He's a very nice man, and we had a lot in common with him.  We talked to him for quite awhile after he did the walk through and estimate.  It was nice.  But, we didn't appreciate him not calling us back for the job, and found it quite unprofessional.
Despite liking him, respecting his skills, and wanting him to do our job, we would not hire him to do our job(s).

Jeff got back quickly with an estimate and did a very nice job. He and his crew were professional and also flexible around our schedules. Pricing was fairly reasonable when compared to the other quotes we received.

Jeff came to us from a personal reference of some close friends whom he had performed work with.  We bid this job out to two other contractors and Jeff's pricing came in the middle.  We went with Jeff based on his trust worthy nature and his ability to establish a vision of our project complimentary to our homes existing style.   He also lived in town and that provided us some added comfort he was a neighbor. 
Jeff was on site every day and on time.  He completed tasks when he said he would and did not nickel and dime us on little changes in scope.  Although we did not use his stone mason he was more than willing to work with the contractor we found.  In fact when we encountered issues with the new stone mason Jeff was more than willing to solve issues and work through the problem.  Most contractors would have walked away.  
On Day 1 of the demo we burst a pipe and Jeff took full responsibility for it and wound up refinishing our kitchen floor which was most impacted by the damage.  He is clearly concerned with his brand and leaving every job with a satisfied customer.
Jeff is now our go to contractor for all things home related.

We needed our wooden stairs to our basement repaired.  Jeff was the only person quoting that listened and geared his work towards my information.  I let everyone know that we would not be in the building long term.  All of the other quotes involved new materials or total replacement which made their quotes much higher.  Jeff said that he could make the steps safe and functional again without any new wood...and he was correct!  They are stable, safe and functional...and they look great.  Jeff came as promised and delivered his work ahead of schedule.  He is a true professional and really loves what he does.

Based on Angie?s List reviews, we hired Jeff Sauerman to renovate our powder room.  It proved to be an excellent choice!  
After listening to what we wanted to accomplish, Jeff offered a variety of creative suggestions for us to consider ? many of which we chose to use. 
With return phone calls, emails, and in-person conversations, Jeff was incredibly responsive to our questions and concerns.  Not only did he assure us that he wanted us to be completely happy with the end product, but he followed through ? down to the last detail.  His work was neatly done, and he expects that same standard from his sub-contractors.  As an example of his neatness, on the day that he had gutted the powder room, when we came home, we were amazed to see that the adjacent rooms were spotless.
Throughout the process, Jeff acted in a completely professional manner.   He explained that his prices are
competitive, and he did provide a reasonable estimate for all of the work.  Additionally, we could rely on Jeff to
show up when he said he would.  The job was completed within the timeframe he had outlined from the outset.
Jeff was truly a pleasure to work with!  We strongly and enthusiastically recommend his work!
 

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Jeff and team did it again!  After Irene, we sustained major water damage in the basement and dining room above due to a roof leak that developed during the storm.  Having had a previously great experience with Jeff, we turned to him once again.  Jeff was able to work with us in our limited insurance reimbursement budget plus minor supplement to do a terrific job that actually left both the dining room and especially the basement actually looking much better than they had before the storm hit us.   
Jeff is the only "inside" contractor we have ever used who consistently maintains his workspace so as to ensure that the mess does not encroach on the family space while the work is being done.  He is also the only contractor we've ever used who shows up day after day to get the job done and stays in constant communication - if he gets delayed or has to finish another project, you always get a phone call, text, or email - you are never left wondering.
My endorsement is unequivocal - if you have important inside contracting work to be done requiring a visibly and functionally great result, hire Jeff!

I called to make an appointment to do an estimate for some work for a house I'm buying.  He told me he has a lot of work backed up and could not come out to do the estimation, but was willing to give me a ball park estimates over the phone when I describe the work that needs to be done based on the home inspection report.  It serves the purpose for me to get some rough numbers to work with the sellers.

They were very prompt and showed up on time. He was very sincere. The work completed looks beautiful. He was very particular with the finishing on the work. Even though he was extremely busy he was cooperative and willing to fit us in his schedule. I would highly recommend them.

Initially, I had contacted another general contractor that I found on Angie's List.  This other guy was friendly at first and told me that all estimates are free.  However, when I actually scheduled him to come to the house before the closing, he surprised me and told me that because I didn't close yet, there would be a $425 charge for an estimate, which was refundable once I closed and hired him to do the work.  I also got the feeling that this guy didn't want to show up for an estimate on a Friday afternoon.  I promptly looked for another general contractor on Angie's List and came upon Jeff's company. 
True to his word, Jeff didn't charge for the estimate, worked around my busy schedule, and even showed up with his electrician on a Saturday to give me an estimate.  Once he started, Jeff was always around even when he had subcontractors performing the work.  If he wasn't physically there, he was only a phone call away.  Jeff is very responsive to phone calls, and I appreciated that he was there for the initial plumbing, electrical, and building inspections even when he didn't need to wait around in my house all day.  He's a very friendly guy who provided me cost-effective options.  As a first time homeowner, I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to have found someone who I can trust. 
His subcontractors are also awesome.  His electrician has become my go-to guy for various electrical questions, and his plumbers went above and beyond my expectations.  They even went to pick up a heavy vanity for me that was supposed to already be at the house during their lunchtime!  His plumbers also discovered code violations in my house that my home inspector missed, and they fixed those problems on the same day.  I have a feeling fixing these problems saved me a ton of money down the road. 
Even after he finished the job, Jeff came to fix things for me free of charge on the same day that I called him.  I can't believe what a great general contractor he is and his work was perfectly done.  I have referred Jeff to a family member who is buying a house and needs a number of renovations, and I will recommend him to my friends and family in NJ looking for a general contractor.  Please give Jeff a call - you won't be disappointed!

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He did a nice job, was prompt, clean, and came right away. He also gave me an estimate for a kitchen remodel. I do think his prices are a little high. You are better off paying a little more to make sure the job is done right.

Everything went very well.  Jeff was punctual, professional and responsive.  I would be very happy to use him again.

He and his assistants came the next Monday and took up the shower floor, brought in their plumber for confirmation that nothing else was wrong,  (and found that the builder had cut some corners, and installed part of the drain upside-down!), and relined, rebuilt and retiled the floor like new.  They also removed the water-damaged parts of the ceiling and wall below, and replaced and repainted them like new.   One of the great things about Jeff was that they did the whole job stem-to-stern;  they found the matching tile, they found the matching beadboard and paints, they just did it all.  In a few days, we were good as new.  They were very punctual, extremely knowledgeable and professional all the way, and very personable to have in my home for a week.  They were obsessively neat, and cleaned up every day so you couldn't even tell they had been there!   And I felt very comfortable leaving the house to attend to other business while they were working in it.
We were totally happy with Jeff's service, and he will be the first one we call when we are ready to start refinishing our new basement in the near future.  I would warn that he may not have the lowest-price estimate among the contractors you call, but it will be reasonable, and any extra expense will be well worth the investment if you have a fine home and are looking for really fine quality work.

Jeff and crew were great to work with.  Jeff is responsive, respectful, returns calls, on time etc.  He had great ideas during the design phase of how to maximize the use of the space and listened to our needs.  Jeff also was very respectful of our budget and had thoughtful ideas on where to splurge a bit and where to cut back.  His vendors came through with incredible value for our money, especially in regards to the cabinets and counters.  Another plus to Jeff is that he was present for all inspections.  We kept existing dining room hard wood floors and Jeff kept them protected through out the process.  He does not do vinyl floors, but he did prepare the kitchen floor area to the specifications asked.  I would definitely use Jeff again.