CHRONOS CONTRACTING

The job involved installing a full kitchen with new appliances, converting an office into a nursery, relocating doors and closets, building a transom window in a wall, and finishing (plaster, mouldings, paintings). Our experience with Peter Demos and Chronos Contracting was excellent. From the beginning, Peter kept in constant touch, responding promptly to emails and voicemails even during the estimating process. This continued throughout the job, as he updated us frequently on the progress, and consulted us whenever there were decisions to be made about materials, design, etc. In addition to installing a complete kitchen, the job involved closing off several existing doorways or wall openings with sheetrock, building new door openings for two closets, building a large transom window into an existing wall, creating a new architectural arch in an alcove, and patching walls and ceilings where existing walls had been removed by a previous contractor. Peter and his crew did a very high quality job. The wall work and plastering is very solid and smooth, with great attention to detail on the mouldings, carpentry and painting. The newly refinished rooms are now the best looking rooms in our apartment. We're extremely pleased with our new kitchen. The installation involved a significant amount of carpentry to build crown moulding to cover a six-plus-inch gap between the top of the cabinets and the ceiling. The cabinets are solid and seamless. Peter's crew was personable and professional. They did a great job of keeping the construction dust and debris concentrated in the areas under construction, and cleaning up outside of that area, which was important since we were occupying the unit while construction was being done. We're very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Peter and Chronos.

Peter and his team did an excellent job. They were punctual, professional and delivered quality work. When we originally asked for an estimate we didn't know how much we wanted to do ourselves and Peter took the time to price out everything and give us options. We chose to do a lot of demolition ourselves and went with Peter for the new installation. They paid careful attention to detail and a couple of times when we had minor issues, Peter resolved them immediately. Peter's also a friendly, amiable guy; it was nice getting to know him. It's likely that we will turn to Peter again to work on other remodel projects in our home.

Peter and Chronos Contracting are prompt in their communication and very professional with their estimates, length of work days, what to expect, etc. Their fee was very fair for the amount of work they had to get done. They were always on time and were very careful not take up space and they really went the extra mile to make sure the details were just right - everything lined up, the work was plumb and really well-crafted, no mess left behind, trash was quickly removed, dust was cleaned. The result is obvious - both bathrooms look great.

Peter responded quickly and we set an appointment for an estimate a few days later. He arrived promptly and walked through everything with me - he was very professional and knowledgeable, and seemed to understand everything we wanted to do. We had to go with a different contractor in the end but the quote was reasonable and very detailed.

When I started interviewing contractors, I felt at a loss. It wasn't even the money factor --it was that intangible something that makes you know this is the right person for the job. Mine was too small a job for most but Peter listened to what I needed to be done. Like others he had bigger jobs on his plate. I decided to be flexible and patient and that paid off. He was worth waiting for. I can only mirror every other review before mine. Peter and his crew take great care with all they do and then they do more than you ask for. We had the added interruption of Hurricane Sandy to deal with and that lengthened what was initially meant to be a short job into a much longer one. Rather than cut corners to get on to his next client, Peter carefully finished every detail of my tiny job. His carpenter designed and built a custom vanity to fit under my sink. It's a beautiful stained oak and I'm very happy with it. At every turn, Peter would suggest something I hadn't thought of and would add another touch to the job, taking it one step higher. Clean-up each night and at the end of the job was fastidious. I would definitely hire Peter and his crew again.

They were very thorough, detail-oriented, and took great care of my new floors! When there was a delay in materials arriving, they were flexible. Peter is an honest professional.

t Although his bid was not the lowest oneI received, I selected Peter Demos from Chronos Contracting to do the above job because he had very good Angie's List reviews and seemed capable of helping me get the job done in the time frame I wanted. He was confident his people could do everything I wanted, which included electrical work, painting, plastering and water damage repair in three rooms of my apartment. That turned out to be the case. Peter's workers, which in my case included an electrician and several painter/plasterers, were very competent and a pleasure to deal with. They were punctual, cleaned up after themselves, kept the workspace as ordered as possible given the circumstances, and arrived as scheduled. Peter keeps a busy schedule and had a lot of work at the time, so his schedule was less predictable, but he usually checked in by phone every morning and physically came by to inspect the work almost every day so we were able to discuss any concerns I had. We also communicated by text messaging and email when any issues arose. Because we both have demanding schedules, Peter and I had some difficulty setting a start date, but once we finally got the project rolling, it went quickly. There was only one delay of about two days where Peter and crew had to finish up a previous job that "spilled over," and since mine was the newer job, I took a back seat for those two days. Other than that, everything was on schedule as we had agreed upon. I was on a deadline to get the job done by a certain time because I had to use the space to work without interruptions and upheaval. I am extremely pleased with the way the job turned out, and my apartment looks great due to the renovations. Peter was always prepared with helpful suggestions, and his electrician, Linden, is a sweetheart and extremely capable. Oscar, the lead painter/plasterer, is a master at what he does, and although he and I communicated in broken Spanish and English, everything went well. I truly enjoyed his happy demeanor. Throughout the job, Peter made helpful suggestions, like suggesting an Internet company from whom I ordered the lighting, which arrived in about two days. The company, Y Lighting, is extremely helpful and also delivered their order quickly. I have a lot of furniture and belongings, and the workers were careful moving things. I didn't expect that they would, but at the end of the day, they even moved my couch back to it's original position and uncovered my TV so I could watch TV at night, even though they would have to move it again in the morning. Finally, this was an expensive repair for me, and eventually went slightly above my initial budget. I got much more than I bargained for when Peter agreed to paint the entire living room and dining room for much less than his normal price. He did this after recognizing my financial limitations and my desire to get it all done at once, rather than in two separate jobs, which would have been more work for everyone involved. This generous offer was completely unexpected and proved that he is a reasonable contractor who listens, and understands his customers. I believe this is why his previous customers have given him high reviews. If I have more of this type of work, I would trust Chronos Contracting and owner Peter Demos to get the job done and do an excellent job.

Contacted Peter by phone and set up an appointment. He was a no show so I called and he told me he forgot to put me on his calendar. We rescheduled for the next day and he came and looked at my bathroom which needs a complete new shower system and tiling along with tub resealing, possible reglazing. I also told him I'd be interested in a quote to remodel the whole bathroom for sake of matching tiles and fixtures. He said he'd email the estimates in a day or so - never heard back.

Peter and his crew did a very thorough job on all the repairs we had done, and were great about cleaning up after themselves each day.We had work done on 3 different floors in our house, and we also have a 3 year old boy running around. They handled everything with ease, and made sure that I knew what they were doing every step of the way. While a few things turned out to be easier then initially thought, some of the electrical and demo work turned out to be a little more complicated. Peter helped figure out a solution to all these new problems, and went beyond the work we agreed on. All while sticking to his estimate and timeframe. We would definitely use Chronos again, and in fact recommended them to our next door neighbors.

Didn't hire Peter but went with someone my wife had worked with previously.

He called me back and told me he would stop by. Never did, called him back and he hasn't returned my call.

I can honestly say that I have never been so pleased with services for which I have contracted. This was not my first renovation project, but I live in New York only part-time and had no experience with contractors there. I got a few estimates which varied wildly; Peter's was extremely reasonable, yet the quality of his work is superior. I don't think that anyone else I consulted could have done a better job. And throughout the project, he went out of his way to save me money on materials, which enabled me to buy higher-quality paint and kitchen cabinets, tile, and countertops than I thought I would be able to, which made the end result even better. A lot of factors contributed to the difficulty of this project: the fact that I am in another city much of the time; the timing, with the project starting just before the holidays; my building's very strict work schedule and hands-on management of contractors; poor-quality work done by previous owners, much of which was not revealed until work for this project began; and a family emergency that required me to be out of commission for a significant length of time during the height of the project. But Peter handled all of this really well. Despite having to do more plumbing and electrical work than we originally anticipated, it went quite smoothly without a lot of the unpleasant surprises that are often part of the renovation process. One of the members of my building's coop board, who lives on my floor, praised the cleanliness and courtesy of the project team when I ran into her one day and she told me she had heard that the building staff were very impressed by their work. It was nice to make a good impression on the neighbors even before moving in. After the previous resident moved out, the apartment looked so bad (peeling paint, cracks in the plaster, very worn-looking wood floor, dubious jerry-rigged wiring, etc) I was not sure it would ever look particularly good. But Peter and his crew did a meticulous job of repairing and refinishing all of the surfaces--I have never seen plaster with such a beautiful, pristine finish, and the fine paint job really shows it off. The wood floors are also gorgeous, as is the tilework in the kitchen. The radiator covers and other cabinetry I had made are of extremely high quality and detailed to fit exactly with adjoining baseboards. The space is completely transformed. At the end of the project, rather than rushing to get on to the next job, Peter and his crew thoroughly cleaned the apartment. I had thought I would have to hire a service for some serious post-renovation cleaning, but I was able to do the residual cleaning myself--again saving money. I would strongly recommend Chronos Contracting for any job, large or small.

The work went extremely well. I cannot be more pleased. The rooms look fantastic. After my call, Peter came to look and sent me a emailed estimate very quickly. He was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about what needed to be done. When we set the date he arrived on time that day and every morning thereafter until the work was done. Each day he showed me what they had accomplishe and what was next. I was consulted on any issue that came up. He also did some extra things like replacing all the electrical outlets in the room and fixing the doorknobs to the bedroom and bathroom doors. I am very happy with his work and I am thinking of using he for other renovations that need to be done in my apartment

I've answered this in the previous section. I'm very happy not only with the finished product but with the very conscientious way that Chronos treated the job -- and me.

They were great. They were responsive. They were prompt and helpful. They got back to me. I think I worked with Keith. I would consider them to give me an estimate in the future.

Working with Chronos Contracting was a phenomenally good experience. Peter made less mess with the entire project than I make drilling a hole. The quality of work completed was excellent. Peter is a perfectionist and did additional work at no cost to ensure the overall result was great. We will use Chronos again without hesitation. Our apartment was clean throughout the process and all the tools and gear were out of our way at the end of every work day. Peter did what he said he would do and more. On budget. On time and high quality.

We brought a lot of contractors to bid on the project and Peter gave us a competitive and fair price. He was very attentive to our needs (proof of insurance, contract, details) and kept us up to date on the status of the project , showed up when promised and always returned our phone calls or e-mails. His crew left the house very clean before finishing the workday and they completed the job by the targeted date. Everything they did was done with a lot of attention to detail and with great quality, our friends had told us how great things looked. Peter has also given us good ideas on what to do around the house and referrals to other contractor outside his specialty when needed. We have recommended him to our friends and we are planning on having him do additional painting / work in the house soon.

Work took perhaps 4 hours the first day and another 1 1/2 hours the second day. EXPENSIVE but everything works fine now. "All's well that ends well." The plumber was friendly and even showed me how to remove tiny halogen bulbs in a flickering under-counter light fixture.

Their estimate was $7000. They were very personable, very nice, very thorough and they were professional but I thought their quote was a high. I went with another company with a lower quote. The quote was so much higher than what I got and I got the exact work done. I would not consider them again only because of the high quote.

I called the number listed for plumbing and got only a busy signal. I then tried another number listed in their ad and after four tries got their answering machine. I left a message, but they never called me back.

Very well, on all the jobs he did for us.

I sent an email to the company to request an estimate for remodeling my kitchen and bathroom but never heard from them Poor respond to customer.

Disappointing. If he didn't want to take on the job, I'd have preferred him simply to say that it was too small for him, not up his alley, didn't have time, etc., rather than have him ignore me.

After seeing all the good reviews here, I both emailed and called Chronos (used their website for this info) and left a message with my home phone to get schedule a visit for an estimate on bathroom remodeling. I am very disappointed I got no response at all. Not angry, just disappointed.

Everything went really smoothly. Peter was very accommodating with our busy schedule and not wanting to disturb the people at our office.