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Better By Butler Inc

Unfinished Carpentry, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Handyman Services,

About us

Experienced in all aspects of carpentry and contracting from framing to finish. Have licensed, insured subs for plumbing and electrical work. 2 employees. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Cabinet Making. Carpentry. Windows. Doors. Siding. Decks & Porches. Handymen. Basement & Attic Finishing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.836 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
0%
3
3%
2
8%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 36 reviews

Thomas G.
11/2015
5.0
remodeling, contractors
  + 0 more
Very responsive, careful, thoughtful work... Great person to work with
Description of Work: Constructed a kitchen island of pine and maple top (2and 1/2 ") according to my specific requests - 42" high, rack for pot lids, deep drawers on three sides

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
$2,500

Gregg Y.
11/2014
5.0
contractors, woodworking
  + 0 more
Absolutely flawless execution. Prompt, clean, competent, polite and fair. Highly recommended; I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Adjust all my kitchen drawers and cabinets.

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
$300

james P.
07/2014
2.0
contractors
  + -1 more
I can't provide a statement on the quality of his work. He sounded sincere that he was busy and would try to find the time to get to my place to give an estimate. After one follow up call, I never heard back. I gave the job to someone else.
Description of Work: nothing. He called to say he was busy but would get to my place to give the estimate. I heard back once more, but he didn't know when he could schedule it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0

$1,000

lisa Z.
06/2014
5.0
contractors, woodworking
  + 0 more
Great! I was pleased with this project. all went well, Mr Butler updated and framed out my detached single car garage opening for a newer larger door. All trim and major project work was done better than my expectations. Professional and reliable.
Description of Work: Re framed Garage door, moved support beams on ceiling higher for a larger 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
$1,500

Lorraine W.
05/2014
5.0
custom cabinets, remodeling
  + 0 more
He his excellent, neat and clean. It was a very good experience.
Description of Work: He laid a floor and replaced a bathroom in my basement.

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

Richard M.
01/2014
3.0
decks
  + -1 more
Original estimate was exceeded due to an error in material size and quantity ordered; installation was Mr. Butler's first of this material (Azek) and the fastening method used was not according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Work proceeded more slowly and with more frequent interruptions than we would have liked. Granted, some of the delays were weather related and the company had a backlog of work from storm damage (due to, I think, Hurricane Irene), but that should have meant postponing taking on new contracts. Also, working with the small crew he had, should have given Mr. Butler pause in beginning new contracts. Mr. Butler's delayed or lack of communication also added to the frustration and dissatisfaction we felt regarding the progress of the job. The best outcome of the completed job is that I will not have to paint and stain the new posts, railings and decking any more.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced porch posts, railings & decking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$12,000

Stuart B.
08/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
I'm satisfied with all of the work. I don't recall the price but do remember it was the best price I was quoted. The workmanship was very good.
Description of Work: Better By Butler re-did my kitchen for me.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

HARVEY C.
11/2012
5.0
contractors, doors
  + 0 more
Excellent fast work. I had spent a lot of money on a special door and couldn't have used it without Butler's carpentry work.
Description of Work: Installation of a screen door into a nonstandard frame. Involved putting a new frame together to fit into space of 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
$200

Lynne L.
10/2012
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Charlie responded to our email and scheduled an appointment for the estimate very quickly. Although we had to wait for an opening for him to schedule us for our job, I'm glad we had waited. He's easy to have in your home, works steady and is very patient in listening to the homeowners questions and concerns.
Description of Work: Charlie supplied and installed crown molding in our bedroom. We had asked him to match what was currently in the other rooms in our home. He did well matching and great job installing. What was challenging with this job is that one wall in our bedroom is curved. After having gotten other estimates, Charlie's best fit our budget and we were very satisfied with the results. We are currently waiting on another estimate from him to replace 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
$700

Susan S.
09/2012
2.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I emailed a week ago and received no response.
Description of Work: None

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Better By Butler Inc
I apologize for any inconvenience, but I have checked my email inbox and can't find anything from you? Perhaps you had the wrong address, it's BetterbyButler@aol.com, but calling me on my cell, 631 553 8406 is even better. I ALWAS carry my pnone

Lynne L.
09/2012
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
Better by Butler did contact me and performed the work installing crown molding to our satisfaction. I do not recall the cost but I can tell you that it was fair and reasonable.
Description of Work: I was looking for someone to install crown molding.

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

Response from Better By Butler Inc
I am so sorry to have disappointed some Angie's List customers this summer. I was VERY seriously injured, and was not able to respond to requests. It is only now in late August, that I am recovered enough to be back at work. Again, my apologies

Judy G.
08/2012
2.0
decks
  + -1 more
Charles was very nice but the quality of work was terrible. The deck is not even and I feel that we will have to re do the whole thing within a couple of years. The nails (not screws as requested) are not in a straight line and I had to have him come back to change some out because he used two different types of nails, they were already starting to rust. The design is what we wanted but the workmanship is terrible.
Description of Work: Built large deck around pool.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$15,000

Response from Better By Butler Inc
I'm sorry to have disappointed this customer. We discussed nails versus screws and the customer opted for nails because of the lower cost, otheriwse I would have gladly used screws. The deck is not "even" because the pool and house were not in line, necessitating angling the boards nearest the house, as this was most aesthetically pleasing. I thought I had worked to satisfaction by going back free of charge and making replacements as requested.

John B.
08/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I recently submitted a negative report about Mr. Butler. That report is still posted but should be ignored. Unknown to me what that Mr. Butler had suffered a personal situation that prevented him from responding to my requests. For privacy reasons I am not going to go into that matter further but since becoming aware of this matter I now realize that my misgivings were not of Mr. Butler's fault. I have therefore re rated his company bringing it back to the over A level I had previously rated his services. Again please ignore prior July review.
Description of Work: See Section B.

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

Response from Better By Butler Inc
Thank you so much! The overall response from the community after my injury was really heartwarming. I am well on my way in recovering and ready to get back to work

John B.
07/2012
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
On time. work went smoothly, no issues.
Description of Work: Contacted Mr. Butler for a repair for walls that had become ruined by water damage. It was not a big job. Price negotiated down from original amount to both our satisfactions since Mr. Butler initially gave me an estimate for a job larger than the one that was needed but that was just miscommunication and once that was out of the way the price was fair. On time, work performed, there have been no problems since. I would recommend him for at least dry wall replacement and I do intend on calling him back to do some more work in the future.

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.
05/2012
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
excellent, highly recommended, a true old school pro
Description of Work: replacement of trim work around 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
$3,000

John B.
03/2012
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
Responded quickly to a request for service and completed the repairs in the scheduled time frame. The telephone answering machine doesn't identify the company but the response time for a call back was acceptable.
Description of Work: A exterior wooden door was separating from its frame. The company re-attached the door securely to the frame.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Tadzio K.
02/2012
1.0
contractors, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
Company never responded to inquiries.
Description of Work: Wrote asking for a number of estimates. Company never responded.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Better By Butler Inc
On January 10, 2012, I sent the following email to Mr Koelb: Dear Member I'm sorry it's taken so long to get back to you. Unfortunately, I cannot accept your project as I am only licensed for work in Nassau and Suffolk counties. I thank you for your consideration, and I'm sure you will find a reliable local contractor through Angie's List. Regards, Charles Butler Better by Butler, Inc. I'm mystified as to why I would get this erroneous report over a month after I replied.

David S.
11/2011
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I left a detail message on his answering machine and he never called back
Description of Work: No services performed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Better By Butler Inc
So sorry to have disappointed this customer. I dropped my cell phone in the storm that week, which destroyed it, but I thought I had retrieved all messages with my new phone. This one somehow must have got away, I'm usually super-vigilant about returning calls, and feel very, very bad about this. I do know I returned a call from someone on the North Shore about wood window trim who never got back to me....could this be the same customer? A phone snafu?

Richard M.
03/2011
5.0
custom cabinets, handyman service, remodeling, custom furniture, woodworking, doors
  + 4 more
I had a good experience with Better By Butler Inc.
Description of Work: I used Better By Butler Inc to convert a small part of my house into a mini apartment. They did interiors as well including custom made cabinets.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Steven W.
07/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, contractors, decks, handyman service, roofing, woodworking
  + 4 more
Whatever task we ask him to do, it is always completed on time in a professional manner. We feel very lucky when we are able to hire his company to do various tasks for us.
Description of Work: Charlie and his crew have performed various jobs for my company over the last 8 years. the quality of his work is impeccable. From making custom cabinents to repairing roofs he and his crew always produce the best product.

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
$10,000

Marie R.
07/2010
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Very well,see above. They were here in December 2009, and June 2010.
Description of Work: Better by Butler replaced an existing wrap a round deck and railing. The existing foundation was sound, so they didn't feel it needed to be replaced (saved us money right there).They removed the existing front and back stairs as per our request, and repositioned them as to make it easier for us to use. They built a third stairway with a platform and installed it. They also fabricated a lattice privacy wall and gate. They also arranged for a dumpster. They were here during December 2009, and despite the single digit temperatures and two major snowstorms (26 inches with the first) they completed the work in a reasonable time frame. They came back in June to make some adjustments per our request.

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
$13,413

ANN B.
12/2009
5.0
contractors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Animal made hole in the vent trying to get in attic. Called Better By Butler. It was about a week before the work was done. Changed vent and put screen over it to prevent anything from coming in. Seems very honest. Told my daughter that she could send him a check if she didn't have the money at the time of the repair. Will be needing some work done in the future, and will call him again.
Description of Work: replaced a vent on the attic roof

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
$100

Mary N.
12/2009
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
Could not have gone better. best price, reliable, honest, timely, skilled... good work.
Description of Work: rebuilt my deck to exact specifications

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
$10,000

Michael W.
08/2009
5.0
contractors, woodworking
  + 0 more
We couldn't have had a better experience. Charles was on time for the estimate, came to do the job as scheduled, and the cost was aligned with his estimate.
Description of Work: Crown Moulding painted and installed in Dining room and master bedroom.

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
$800

HARVEY C.
01/2009
5.0
contractors, decks, gutter repair, doors
  + 2 more
I got several estimates. They gave me the best price. They promptly did the work. They did the job better than I would have thought possible. Everything is perfect.
Description of Work: I had them replace some rotting wood on a porch and the railing. They built 2 screen frames and they put in a door for under my crawl space. They put a new gutter on the front of my house. I don't remember the cost.

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(current)
    • 2

Contact information

97 S Country Rd, Patchogue, NY 11772


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Unfinished Carpentry,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Handyman Services,
Decks and Porches,
General Remodeling,
Cabinet Making,
Doors,
Roofing,
Furniture - Custom Made,
Gutters,
Interior Painting,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

Better By Butler Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Better By Butler Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Better By Butler Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Better By Butler Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Better By Butler Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Better By Butler Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Better By Butler Inc does not offer warranties.
Better By Butler Inc offers the following services: Cabinet Making. Carpentry. Windows. Doors. Siding. Decks & Porches. Handymen. Basement & Attic Finishing.

Contact information

97 S Country Rd, Patchogue, NY 11772


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed