Lord Glassworks and General Contracting

Description of Work: I had hired Mr. Michael Loweth for making repairs to my deck and painting it, making repairs to the porch and painting it, replacing porch railings and posts and steps and painting them, building a retaining wall, and installing gutters on the roof.

Description of Work: i bought a house (personal residence) in July 2014 that needed to be renovated. I bought the house because it has a great location, great construction and a beautiful layout. But my taste is very different from that of the previous owner, so I wanted many changes. I wanted all the rooms to be repainted, including a sunroom that was paneled (walls and ceiling) in pine plank/flooring. I wanted all the carpets to be replaced by hardwood. I wanted the substandard electrical system to be upgraded to comply with code. The repainting required the removal of some wallpaper and wallpaper skirts/strips around the ceiling. I wanted most of the ceiling fixtures and fans replaced. All this took place while I was living nearly 200 miles away, during the last six months before I retired from my teaching career. Mr. Loweth ended up being not only an expert painter, carpenter, and craftsperson, but also an outstanding contractor--since I was not available to oversee the electrical and plumbing work that was needed. He sent me very frequent updates, several times a week, including many photos of the renovation and provided receipts for all purchases. When he was concerned about some of my choices, he offered clear reasons, advice, alternatives, and solutions. His recommendations frequently saved me a considerable amount of money. He is the most honest, thoughtful, and ethical home renovator I have ever hired and worked with. Some people might be put off by his blunt (Brooklyn NY) communication style--but he has never been pushy. He is, in fact, extremely collaborative. He sent me photos and swatches so I could see my choices and options before he started a project. For example, when I asked him to paint the pine white, he showed me not only the variety of whites on pine samples, but also discussed the kinds of treatments and finishes--so that the knots wouldn't bleed through. He wanted me to be as informed as possible. I greatly appreciated that. His advice is backed up by decades of experience in nearly every aspect of building and renovation, that includes his having installed a great deal of glass at the WTC. I have just moved into my house, 10 months after buying it. His renovations have made the house my bit of heaven. He will be relocating for the next few weeks to the house I have vacated. Before I can sell it, there is much that needs to be repaired, repainted, and replaced. I am grateful that Mr. Loweth is willing to relocate for a few weeks to do that work.

Description of Work: Repaired broken glass pane in a door. Also placed new glass in lawyer's bookshelf.

Description of Work: Replaced missing asphalt shingles on house roof and quoted repair of chimney flashing.

Description of Work: I used M Lord Construction to repair my windows and some shingles.