Bennett Contracting Inc

Windows, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, General Remodeling,

About us

Family owned and operated. Award winning. Over 75 full time employees. With 100 years of experience and thousands of successful construction projects in our portfolio, Bennett is proud to have earned a 99% satisfaction rate among our customers.

Business highlights

109 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Kitchens. Bathrooms. Windows. Doors. Siding. Porches. Decks. Basements. Additions. Remodeling. Carpentry. Handyman. Electrical.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8493 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
10%
3
2%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 201-225 of 493 reviews

Donald W.
08/2013
5.0
decks, drywall, flooring contractor, hardwood floor, insulation, lighting, remodeling, siding, sunrooms
  + 7 more
Team was great; timely, professional, patient with all our changes; did not smoke on the job; had their own port-a-potty! Cleaned up every day like it was the last day on the job.
Description of Work: Custom Trex deck with state of art LED lighting & new design steel cable railing. Remove old porch; build 3 season room; redo siding; install sheetrock, insulation, & beadboard on walls; & locally milled wood flooring.

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
$70,000

mimi D.
08/2013
5.0
countertops, decks, drywall, remodeling, roofing, replacement windows
  + 4 more
Everyone was on time and was easy to work with. They all did a great job!
Description of Work: Removal of ceiling and restored, installed three windows, new metal roof, new porch, taped hallway and new counter top in kitchen.

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
$74,000

Pennie C.
08/2013
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
Very easy to work with. Very happy with the result.
Description of Work: Basement finishing, bathroom remodel.

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

Seth F.
08/2013
5.0
remodeling, replacement windows, doors
  + 1 more
Bennett installed a new fiberglass door and built a portico on our front entry. They were prompt and professional. The on site contractor made suggestions and did little extras at no cost just to make sure he was satisfied with the end project. I could not be happier with their performance.
Description of Work: Bennett installed a new fiberglass door and built a portico on our front entry.

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
$9,200

Ilene F.
08/2013
5.0
decks, siding, replacement windows
  + 1 more
This company is very professional and extremely responsive to emails and additional requests. We added in a mailbox that matched the new steps and they even were able to fix a little issue with our siding. The project took a little longer than originally thought, but it seemed to be mainly due to weather which they can not control. The job site was left clean each night and the craftsmanship was good (for as well as I can tell- I'm not an expert by any means). Dean was the main person doing the work and he was friendly to us and our dogs.
Description of Work: Remodel of front steps and porch.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Robert Z.
07/2013
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
From the start to finish, the Bennett Contracting crew was awesome. They treated my house and the job as if it was their own home.
Description of Work: Remodeled the kitchen. The job was done in the month of May and June 2013.

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
$17,263

Charlene R.
07/2013
4.0
appliance repair, electrician, plumbing
  + 1 more
They were all very nice and they were very, very courteous. Their price was way, way too high. I am in discrepancy over the pricing right now.
Description of Work: I used Bennett Contracting Inc. for some electrical and plumbing. They have finished the work and I just spoke to someone today. What they did is they installed a new dishwasher, they did the plumbing and electric.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

Patrick V.
07/2013
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Went smoothly. One person showed up both days - but the job was done well, cleanly, quietly, and professionally. We'll use bennett again.
Description of Work: Replaced Windows and Basement Windows

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
$3,000

Kathleen S.
07/2013
5.0
decks, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Steve salesman was excellent informative measured accurately. Jim & Allan , crew were on time explained all aspects of the job. Project was completed on time & clean up was excellent.
Description of Work: 9 - new vinyl replacement windows. 1 - insulated entry door & 1 storm door.

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
$6,115

Faye L.
06/2013
2.0
egress windows, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 1 more
It seemed to go well. They were very professional, sent out a salesman and the carpenter in advance of the job. Explained what they were going to do and made suggestions. They both seemed knowledgeable. However, within a year after the job, windows began to leak. The company responded out quickly sent out a different carpenter and said they had fired the other carpenter as they had had too many problems with his work. The second carpenter was also accommodating, but several months later rain was entering through one of the door trims. This time I did not contact Bennett, but had a local handyman do the repair.
Description of Work: Replaced exterior trim on some windows and 2 exterior doors. Added drip caps to some windows..

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,600

Michael T.
06/2013
1.0
decks
  + -1 more
Poorly. There is a disconnect between the person who does estimating, the supervisors who plan and direct the job and the various workers who do the work. Each one is on his own page. I found they had installed a deck-like porch in place of the appropriate looking porch that was being replaced. There were a dozen careless errors. I had used Bennett before and they were very professional, though expensive. I went with them this time (about 18 years later) because I wanted the job done right and in a timely way. I got neither. The company president did respond well to my complaints and the job was redone, but my trust in Bennett is shot. I will never use them again.
Description of Work: Rebuild a porch, replace wood, on an historic home. THe front porch is small.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$5,600

Response from Bennett Contracting Inc
We did drop the ball on [removed member name]’s project. Communication, communication, communication we missed all three. After meeting with [removed member name] and then our staff, Bennett went back to work and essentially redid the project at our expense. An expensive lesson for our team and a mistake we don’t want to repeat. Greg Jackson, President, Bennett Contracting, Inc.

MaryAnne G.
06/2013
3.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
extremely expensive , doesn't like to guarentee work, lacks experience in finishing work
Description of Work: construction repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$11,000

Response from Bennett Contracting Inc
[removed member name] review refers to “construction repair” but this project would be better described as repair to recurring leaks on existing sunroom skylights. The work was done on a time and materials basis and when we got into the roof we discovered additional rot that was not obvious before we started. Bennett will not cover up structural defects, so the project ran longer and cost more that the customer was hoping. Bennett was not the first contractor to attempt these repairs, but we were the last because the work is now done right. The project also included two return trips to make trim repairs, both at no cost to the owner. Greg Jackson, President, Bennett Contracting, Inc.

Kelly T.
06/2013
4.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
The estimator came on the same day as requested. He arrived at our home with a pre-printed statement including the description of the work to be provided, the materials that would be used, and the cost to paint the bathroom. I was taken aback that he had this pre-printed estimate considering he knew nothing of what we wanted other than to remodel our bathroom. The fact that there were prices listed for materials when there were no actual measurements of the bathroom to consider made me very wary of using such a contractor. My view point was that our bathroom is very little but could have been very large also, can the cost actually be the same regardless of size? The cost was 30% higher, if not more, than the other estimates we had received for the same work.
Description of Work: Estimate for bathroom remodel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$13,000

Mike & Donna H.
06/2013
5.0
decks, remodeling, woodworking, sunrooms
  + 2 more
They did a great job. They worked on a house that we are going to sell and they had an impossible job. Nobody else wanted to touch it basically and they not only took it on, but they did a great job as one carpenter in particular that worked on it and he was the only one that worked on it and he did a marvelous job. It was on enclosed back porch that carpenter ants and some water damage that gotten into. They put new sills on and they wrapped with new aluminum because the old aluminum around was dirty looked and rough. They put new stuff on and they just did a wonderful job. I can't say anything bad about them. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Bennett Contracting Inc about couple of months ago.

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
$3,300

Kathleen & John M.
06/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 2 more
John did excellent job in bathroom, always on time, very pleasant to deal with.Very professional & courteous.
Description of Work: Bathroom renovations, new fixtures floor, jacy 221 tub, vanity, sink.

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
$19,000

William L.
06/2013
4.0
siding
  + -1 more
Bennett Contracting is fine but their price is too high.
Description of Work: I asked Bennett Contracting for a quote to replace all the siding of my house and 3 vents.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Patricia A.
06/2013
5.0
siding, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 1 more
We started this project last fall, but due to the difficulty in finding the cedar appropriate for this application and then the weather caused the project to be bumped till spring of this year. Our "go to guy" with Bennett Contracting was Steve Shanholtz....a super guy! He was as particular as my husband! Each detail was worked out and professional handled. All flashing, taping weather tight...we are very happy. The actual craftsman was Joe...another very professional, knowledgeable guy! Prompt, courteous, respectful of your property, cleans up after himself....perfect!!!
Description of Work: Placed cedar decking around windows and a portion of the back wall of my home.

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

$2,900

Ronald W.
05/2013
5.0
drywall, remodeling, roofing
  + 1 more
They are very professional and have done great work for us. They have excellent workers and they stand behind the work that they do.
Description of Work: I have always found them to be good. They repaired a cellar wall paneling most recently for us. About a year ago, they fixed a roof and sheet rock inside that had been damaged due to a storm.

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

Aimee M.
05/2013
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service, roofing
  + 1 more
The people at Bennett are really great! They respond promptly, always show up when they say they will, are cheerful and pleasant, charge fair prices, and do excellent work.. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I have used Bennett's repair/handyman services three times since March 2013 to: repair a roof leak, clean and repair gutters and install a new gutter/downspout across the rear of our home, fix flashing and install a diverter, and replace a broken planter box. We have a 2-story home with a complex, steep roof that others have not been able to fix. Dave got it right the first time.

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
$900

SL K.
04/2013
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
They are terrific! George Griffin is the project manager who I worked with. They were prompt, excellent quality, and made in New York State. They arrived on time and worked all day to complete the job. Two years after the installation, one of the windows formed a crack. George explained that the windows were under warranty and sent someone out promptly to replace it. The energy efficient windows have saves me money on my utilities.
Description of Work: They replaced all of the windows in my home with energy efficient windows.

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

Williami & Julia T.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, remodeling
  + 0 more
Very professional work. Would recommend whole heartedly, installation & wall board installation was well above average.
Description of Work: Installed a new 200 ampere electrical service panel and replaced four aluminum wired circuits with copper wired circuits.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,300

Linda R.
03/2013
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, plumbing, remodeling, replacement windows, home remodeling
  + 4 more
Mike (the installer) was incredible. I'm completely satisfied with the work. Each day I came home, the house was completely cleaned. You would never have known Mike was there. He was detail-driven.
Description of Work: I needed a walk-in shower and decided to gut and completely redo a small bathroom plus re-tile a floor in a half-bath. I signed up for this in October and waited until February to have the work completed. It was well worth the wait.

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
$16,000

Steven D.
03/2013
5.0
flooring contractor, handyman service
  + 0 more
I got a reasonable estimate, the work was finished early, and the floor is wonderful now.
Description of Work: Fixed bathroom floor, installed linoleum, installed new exhaust pipe for bathroom fan.

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
$4,013

brad S.
03/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, ceramic tile, countertops, electrician, flooring contractor, lighting, remodeling, replacement windows, home remodeling
  + 7 more
The project went very well. The lead carpenter came on time on the first day, introduced himself and went through the project details. They helped us set up a temporary space to use as a kitchen and put up tarps to contain dust. Demolition went quickly, but carefully and the carpenter checked in with us every morning to make sure the previous day's work was what we expected. We discussed what he would work on that day. One of the things we liked about this contractor was that the plumber and electricians were employees so they were there as scheduled. There were several issues along the way with the way the layout had been done by the cabinet supplier that needed to be overcome. The carpenter measured everything out ahead of time and told us about the issues so we could be involved in decisions about changes. Whenever we had a concern or small change they were accepted without question and corrected. They kept coming back and making corrections and adjustments until we were completely satisfied.
Description of Work: Bennet did a complete kitchen remodel. The removed a wall between our kitchen and dining room, removed and replaced all cabinets and countertops. Rewired all electrical to replace outdated wiring, replaced the main breaker box for the house. Replaced all lighting, switches and outlets. Removed wood floor and replaced with tile. Removed and replaced ceiling. Removed electric range and replaced with gas. Installed new microwave/hood. Replaced window.

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
$15,000

Frederick P.
03/2013
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Worker arrived on time, I explained some of my concerns, he told me exactly what he was going to do and gave process report.
Description of Work: Address ice dam issac - prior roof flashing by another company not done properly - worker repaired with flashing and water barrier, flashed and covered J channel and funnel water out, covered side with ice and waterseal.

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
$467.58

Contact information

693 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202

http://www.bennettcontracting.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories

Windows,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Siding,
Doors,
Electrical,
Decks and Porches,
Lighting,
Ceramic Tile,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Egress Windows

FAQ

Bennett Contracting Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Bennett Contracting Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bennett Contracting Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bennett Contracting Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bennett Contracting Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Bennett Contracting Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Bennett Contracting Inc offers warranties.
Bennett Contracting Inc offers the following services: Kitchens. Bathrooms. Windows. Doors. Siding. Porches. Decks. Basements. Additions. Remodeling. Carpentry. Handyman. Electrical.

Contact information

693 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202

http://www.bennettcontracting.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM