DF Construction

Siding, Windows, Doors,

About us

Additional E-mail - donframe@biznycap.rr.com. Our goal is to serve the needs of people needing assistance with windows, siding and doors. The Company was started back in 1987 by Don Frame Jr (hence the name D.F.). Don has been working in the construction business for over 40 years and actually did all the work himself until just a few years ago. As the business has grown so has our staff, but we do not have any sales people. Having done the work himself is a real advantage because Don now does all the estimating so he can answer just about any question pertaining to siding and windows because he has seen it before. It is his philosophy to supply the customer with all the knowledge necessary for them to make a wise and economical decision about the upkeep of their home. No high pressure sales pitch. He listens to what you are looking for, supplies you with the best solutions and leaves you on your way with a complete list of references to check out our most recent jobs. Most people call him back because they realize that honesty and integrity are important in choosing someone to improve the most important invest in your life. Another important aspect is that D.F. Construction has full time employees, we never sub-contract. Don is on the job site everyday. All of my installers have been instructed by me as to how I like things done. I personally will keep in touch with you on a daily basis as to your satisfaction on the progress. We guarantee our work 100% and have the best qualified installers available. Servicing the Capital District.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & commercial installation - windows, siding, doors, decks

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.076 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
1%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 26-76 of 76 reviews

Nancy S.
11/2014
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, siding, replacement windows
  + 2 more
Owner Don Frame is excellent. He has a very sharp eye and immediately diagnosed a problem where we had previously had a gutter. We had given up on a gutter for this portion of the roof, because strong storms, several years apart, brought down two successive gutters. He recognized why a gutter could not be properly hung, and he had his crew rebuild the base and install new fascia to resolve the problem. He also showed us exactly why the older replacement windows in our home were not installed properly, leaving parts of their edges bare and the paint peeling. He covered the edges of the windows and the faded aluminum between them. We had originally planned to have the window edges and in-between aluminum painted. However, DF's charge was only 40% more than painting (would have been a difficult paint job), and would easily pay for itself since wrapped aluminum lasts longer than painting. Don was prompt to return calls and to fit us into his schedule. He was reliable in everything he said and did. His crew was very professional, caused no peripheral damage, and cleaned up completely after each work day. We are very happy with the work done, and the price was substantially less (about half in one case) of other siding contractors we contacted. We highly recommend DF construction and would use them again for future needs.
Description of Work: Replaced detached and damaged fascia. Rebuilt base to which fascia was attached. Wrapped edges of replacement windows in aluminum and covered sun-faded aluminum between windows. Wrapped edge of garage in aluminum.

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

John M.
10/2014
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
Was concerned about the extent of damage and prepared for the worst. Don Frame inspected it and informed me that it could be repaired and provided a detailed estimate. It was a very reasonable cost. The crew was prompt, efficient and courteous. They did a great job.
Description of Work: Repaired flashing along roof.

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
$500

John D.
06/2014
5.0
siding, replacement windows, doors
  + 1 more
We are extremely pleased with the workmanship, quality, and price of the work performed by DF Construction. This was a big job that went smoothly from start to finish. Donald Frame, the owner, was a valuable advisor who helped us select the best cost effective materials for their intended purposes. He was instrumental in our selecting just the right color for the siding. With his help we narrowed the selection down to three possibilities. Donald provided us with the addresses of homes with these candidate colors. This made the selection a snap. The work also included covering virtually all of the exposed wooden trim with white aluminum sheet, so that we now have a very attractive and an extremely low maintenance exterior. Donald has a unique approach to trimming windows that creates a neat, clean, and quite striking appearance. We have received countless compliments from our neighbors. Some have stated that it looks as if someone put a totally different beautiful house on our lot. It was a pleasure to work with Donald's crew chief, Brian. He is a true craftsman who kept us informed every step of the way and always consulted with us when any questions came up on some of the finish work details. We were gratified to see that the work area was cleaned at the end of each day, although we were not really surprised given the attention to detail that characterized the work. I am typically hesitant to recommend contractors to friends, because they often do not measure up to my standards. However, I can recommend DF Construction without hesitation and I do so. That's a really good feeling.
Description of Work: Vinyl siding, vinyl soffits, vinyl porch ceiling, replaced3 doors, replaced 5 windows, replaced storm door, installed vinyl shutters on all 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
$25,000

Jacques G.
06/2014
5.0
decks, lighting, siding
  + 1 more
Don contacted me to arrange the best times for his crew to arrive every morning. They arrived on time every day (weather permitting) and acted very professionally. When they needed my input on something they asked and described exactly what they would be doing every step of the way. The trim around the doors and windows is all custom aluminum and we have already gotten lots of compliments on their work. The new porch is perfect since the old one was pretty rotten. I highly recommend their services and will not hesitate to call them again in the future when I need more work done.
Description of Work: Replaced siding on entire house, added new shutters and did all custom aluminum trim around windows and doors, also did soffits. Also built a new pressure treated deck to replace an old rotted one (replaced it with pt wood decking and vinyl railings, also vinyl trim around the overhang and a vinyl ceiling).

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
$11,862

geoff B.
06/2014
5.0
decks, gutter repair, siding
  + 1 more
we used DF to do siding, a big deck, gutters and some interior work. it was a big job done on budget, on time and very well. from the planning stage to the final visit there was great feedback and guidance on the project the crew was professional, friendly and skilled the house looks great and the area was thoroughly cleaned up when done
Description of Work: great job on a big project

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
$40,000

Kari M.
04/2014
5.0
siding, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Don visited to take measurements and work up an estimate. We had hoped to replace a much larger 4th window opening too but were unsure just what type of windows we wanted. Don was great at explaining what options were available for such a large unit and worked up estimates with and without the 4th window unit included. We ultimately decided to wait on the 4th window and consider our options a bit longer. Because it was a small project, the job was estimated to take a day or less. Following our down payment, Don placed the order and stated that the windows would arrive several weeks later. We were flexible with installation date, which allowed for Don to fit the project in between several other projects that he had going. Don called us as soon as the windows arrived -- it was a Monday or Tuesday. And due to some available time in his crew's schedule, the windows were installed the Wednesday of that same week. The crew arrived on time. The men were extremely professional and left the house spotless -- inside and out. They minimized how much time that the window openings remained exposed to open air -- which was fantastic for the cold November day that they installed. They even ran into a slight framing size issue due to the construction of our house, but were able to fix the problem on the fly. All windows were installed within a single day. One of the crew members then returned on Saturday morning and finished the inside trim around each window in less than 2 hours. Overall, we were very happy with results and would highly recommend Don & his crew for future construction/contracting projects. My only suggestion for anyone interested in contacting Don is to always call his cell phone number -- don't reply to emails. Don is the first to admit that he doesn't always check his email. Calls were generally answered and/or returned within 24 hours.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 separate window openings in our home -- the two larger openings being located on the 2nd level.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100

Heather V.
03/2014
5.0
gutter repair, siding
  + 0 more
The wife and I could not have been more satisfied! The workers endured the cold w/out grumbling and were always polite. They never interrupted our daily schedule or got in our way.. When the job was finished, things that had to be removed were replaced. All work areas were cleand and work debris removed. Our house looks great!!
Description of Work: Sided house with vinyl siding. Covered sofffits with vented vinyl and fascia with custom fit aluminum. Also covered all windows and door trim with custom fit aluminum. No more exterior painting!

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
$9,000

Jordyn B.
01/2014
5.0
siding, woodworking
  + 0 more
The crew was extremely professional and focused on the job at hand. They punctual, hardworking and really seemed to care about the work they were doing. This was absolutely reflected in the final product. Owner Don Frame worked with us to make sure that the plan fit all of our short and long term goals. Don's prices were right on point with the other estimates we got. We chose to go with DF Construction due to the knowledge that Don had about all aspects of siding. Of the six estimates we got, he was the first and only contractor to tell us the front porches couldn't be sided without nails poking through the thin wood frames into the porch itself. All of the other companies included siding over our front porches in their quotes. Don also worked closely with us and a third party contractor when we discovered a roofing issue to ensure that we were in the right hands and that the issue was solved in the most efficient and economical way possible. We would absolutely recommend Don and his crew.
Description of Work: Installed Wolverine American Legend 4” vinyl siding on the back, both sides and the front gable. Our house is 2244 sq ft which does not include the full walk up attic. Installed 3/8” foam backing under siding. Build out fascia with wood to make it square and install vented vinyl soffit and custom fit aluminum. Covered 22 windows casings and 3 back door casings with custom fit aluminum. Installed vinyl post covers on all back porch posts. Install white vinyl railing and post system on both floors of back porch. Covered headers on back porches with custom fit aluminum. Covered ceilings on back porch with solid vinyl panels. Removed existing lattice on back porch and replace with new vinyl lattice and cover the trim with custom fit aluminium.

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
$19,530

Daniel H.
01/2014
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
We were completely satisfied from the beginning to the end. He came and looked at our house. He told us what he could do...he did it. Excellent workmanship with complete communication with them interms of any questions we had. They cleaned up and did an excellent job. I have all praises about them.
Description of Work: I used the siding service of DF Construction.

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
$18,000

Chris T.
11/2013
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
After an accident ruined the siding on only one side of the house, I called a couple of contractors to fix the problem. We chose Don Frame to do the repairs after being impressed with his professionalism and references. He was able to find an exact match to our decades old siding and have the work done in one day. I was very impressed and would call him again, no question!
Description of Work: Replaced siding on one side of the house

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
$3,400

Terry F.
11/2013
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Maintained good communication. Very Honest and thorough.
Description of Work: He repaired and replaced.cedar siding.,

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
$20,000

Jon K.
09/2013
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Don was fantastic. He met with us initially and we explained what we were looking to do - he offered design suggestions and the result was even better than we were picturing going into the project. His price was also lower than we were expecting. Don's crew was fast, but meticulous. The finished windows look great from both the inside and outside. As a final touch I was very impressed when his worker asked if he could borrow some Windex to make sure the outside of the windows were clean as long as he already had the extension ladder set up. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Installed two windows in our living room where there used to be built-in bookcases

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
$1,900

Lisa A.
07/2013
5.0
siding, woodworking
  + 0 more
Don Frame is a man who truly cares about getting the job done right and making sure his customers are satisfied. There were a few bumps in the road with this job and Don went above and beyond to make sure we were happy in the end. Our house looks great and we are thankful that Don made sure we were 100% satisfied. We would recommend DF Construction.
Description of Work: We had DF Construction redo the siding on one bump-out portion of our house that was a contrasting color. We had white corners added to the corners of the house. We also had our shutters replaced.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100

Justin D.
07/2013
5.0
siding, replacement windows
  + 0 more
From the very beginning, I was impressed with Don Frame who is the owner of the company. He a came over the day that I called him to look at the property and discuss options with me for the siding on our house. He is a professional,courteous, and soft spoken man. No hard sells, no pressure what so ever. He provided me with a quote and references. After getting a quote from him, my wife and I proceeded to get quotes from another local contractor and the big box stores. They all came in higher, some considerably so. I also called his references which all had great things to say. After we agreed to the job, Don and connected via email a few times until the day of the job about color preferences and differing options for the window installation. He made a point of finding the window we wanted which was not of a standard variety and helping us make choices about the colors and trim colors. Occasionally, Don was a little slow to reply to me but he always did and was apologetic for being so. Once the job began, I could not have been more pleased. The crew were extremely respectful of our property and grounds and polite and personable at all times. They cleaned up daily to the point where, sometimes, it was hard to tell there was work being done on the house. Both Don and the foreman, Brian, were great about asking my opinion about how I wanted things done and making sure that it all got done correctly. Throughout it he entire week they were here we felt comfortable with them and even enjoyed a few laughs. When all was said and done, I could not have asked for a better job, a friendlier crew or a more pleasant experience. If you are looking to have your house sided, I strongly recommend you speak with DF Construction!
Description of Work: We had Don and his crew completely side our house and install a large window set in the front.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

William L.
06/2013
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
The guy from DF Construction is very professional and friendly. He definitely has the lowest price. He has a very good reputation in our area.
Description of Work: I asked DF Construction 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
$8,000

Catherine F.
05/2013
5.0
decks, doors
  + 0 more
My experience was excellent. They were very punctual and very neat. They were knowledgeable and professional. I would tell others that I would use them again and they should too.
Description of Work: I used DF Construction to replace the front door of the house and put on a front porch.

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
$4,000

Tom P.
05/2013
5.0
siding, replacement windows, doors
  + 1 more
Owner Don Frame was very straightforward from estimate to job completion. Showed up when he said he was going to be there. Used quality material without busting my budget. I appreciated the honest advice and he did not try to upsell me - just got it done right.
Description of Work: Replaced sliding patio door and window in sunroom on rental property. Job required modifying the framing to correct poor installation by previous owner/contractor.

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
$3,500

Scott R.
05/2013
5.0
siding, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Don not only provided an estimate of work to be done but provided advice on the replacement of the windows. The company is very professional, reasonable priced and very thorough. They came on the date that was agreed upon and finished much faster than I anticipated. Didn't leave a nail behind! Would use them or recommend them for future services.
Description of Work: I had a tree fall on the side of my house damaging the siding and 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
$4,500

JIm H.
04/2013
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Don provided a thorough examination of the house and the estimate was performed at the time of the visit.
Description of Work: We have not decided whether to proceed with the conversion form cedar shake to vinyl shake. However, Don was timely with the requested estimate and very professional. If we do decide to convert our siding, we will use DF Construction.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jerry B.
03/2013
5.0
siding, doors
  + 0 more
Installation date promised was critical as needed work done in time for Christmas Holiday Fund Raising Event. Don inspired my confidence from the outset; very knowledgeable, forthright and professional. Did what he said he was going to do when he said he would and for the price he quoted. A real pro, highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Removed old exterior doors, frames and storms and installed and painted new doors and frames.

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
$5,000

Vince M.
12/2012
5.0
decks, insulation, siding, woodworking
  + 2 more
Can't say enough good things about Don Frame and his crew. I am a very DEMANDING customer and Mr. Frame met every requirement I placed on the table to our TOTAL SATISFACTION. If I said I wanted something done a certain way, it was done that way or he was able to explain why it shouldn't be. Would I hire him again? Absolutely!!!! Don, if you're reading this, please give me a call at your convenience. There are a few items I need you to look at for springtime work.
Description of Work: Rebuilt South porch - Removed old aluminum siding components. Re-sheathed building with insulation and replaced siding, soffit & fascia as well as window and door trim on entire building. Repaired and/or replaced damaged/rotted wood found during construction process. Rebuild North porch skirting to match South porch. Corrected several errors made by previous contractors. Thoroughly cleaned lot and area around home of all construction debris.

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
$22,000

Louis F.
12/2012
5.0
decks, doors
  + 0 more
Arrived on time. His employees are reliable. Picked up every day.
Description of Work: Replaced front entrance door. Installed new storm door. Design and built front porch and steps.

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
$4,000

Doreen S.
07/2012
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Excellent! See details above.
Description of Work: I called Don at DF Construction. He returned my call later the same day. I came for an estimate the next day. Due the the 4th of July holiday, it took me 2 days to get back to him. Because my job was a simple repair, one of his men, Brian, was able to work on Saturday, and he and Don were here on Saturday to quickly repair my siding in an expert manner. They found where the builder did not install the siding properly, so I had bees nesting behind the siding. I am very pleased with my dealing with Don and DF Construction. I am going to give his name to my neighbors in case they have the same problem with their siding.

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
$400

Catherine E.
06/2012
5.0
garage doors, siding, replacement windows
  + 1 more
My first meeting with Don was to receive an estimate for siding my house only. His estimate was so reasonable that I added the garage as well including garage doors. There was no pressure sales pitch, no lengthy meeting just a simple, honest, professional yet friendly discussion and estimate received.Don and his team arrived on the scheduled date on time and ready to work. I was introduced to the members of the team and they got right to work. Despite temperatures in the 90's each day, they worked to complete the job as scheduled including additional shutters that I added to the work order in the middle of the week. This team was professional, courteous and a pleasure to have on site. I can't say enough about this company and the excellent work they do. They take pride in the work they do and ensure your satisfaction before they clean up and depart. My house is absolutely beautiful now thanks to them and I have already recommended them to others and will not hesitate to call them again in the future. The entire experience was a pleasant one.
Description of Work: Vinyl siding and trim on house and garage. Garage doors and one window replacement, soffit and trim.

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
$12,000

Jeremy W.
06/2012
5.0
siding, doors
  + 0 more
Don's price was very reasonable. His team was professional and on-time. The work was completed in a quality manner. I would recommend Don to anyone looking for the services he provides.
Description of Work: Don and his team replaced some broken siding and installed two new fiberglass doors to replace some rotted steel doors.

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
$2,200

Contact information

84 Van Vranken Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

http://www.windowsandsidingalbany.com

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

Siding,
Windows,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Gutters,
Decks and Porches,
Roofing,
Garage Doors,
Insulation,
Lighting,
General Remodeling

FAQ

DF Construction is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
DF Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, DF Construction offers free project estimates.
Yes, DF Construction offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DF Construction does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, DF Construction offers emergency services.
Yes, DF Construction offers warranties.
DF Construction offers the following services: Residential & commercial installation - windows, siding, doors, decks

Contact information

84 Van Vranken Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

http://www.windowsandsidingalbany.com