Home Improvements and Repairs by: John

We had used John for a previous remodel and knew that we wanted him to complete the remodel of our bathroom. John's work continues to be top quality with attention to details. He replaced the vanity, countertops, sinks, tub and tiled the shower/tub area and laid new tile flooring. John continues to be reliable, honest, and easy to work with. He provides an honest estimate and the cost does not change after the contract is signed. He is hardworking and shows up everyday without fail! We truly appreciate his focus on us as the customer and providing us what we want. Our bathroom remodel is amazing and the quality of work is top-notch!

We began the task of remodeling our kitchen while we lived out of state. We scheduled an appointment with John to look at our house and he arrived as scheduled. After seeing our kitchen, John redesigned the layout to provide us a very spacious, elegant kitchen that incorporated all the elements we wanted. John also took into consideration things we did not think of, showcasing his expertise in remodeling and home design. John considers not only the remodeling of the kitchen, but how any changes would affect the rest of our home. John completed most of this project while we were still out of state. During this time, John's communication with us was excellent. He would give us a schedule of when work was going to be completed and it was completed as he stated. Furthermore, because we were out of state, there was a certain level of trust that must occur because we could not physically be present. John did not disappoint us! He is a very honest and hardworking person which can be difficult to find. John communicated clearly to us when he began our kitchen remodel that he only takes one job at a time so that he can focus on the job and ensure that it is completed timely. I have to say, this is a bonus as a consumer because he focused only on our project and ensured timely completion. John worked Monday through Friday on our project and never missed a day. Any schedule changes were clearly communicated to us by John, in advance, so that we always knew when he would be working. John is a very kind and courteous person and was respectful of our home. John's attention to small details and quality craftsmanship made our kitchen the showcase of our home. I would definitely recommend John Gasparro and would use him again in the future.

Did not show for two appointments. Did not call to cancel or reschedule. My time is just as valuable as anyone else's. I am sure Mr. Gasparro is a nice guy, but he is clearly out-to-lunch with respect to basic customer service. Busy is not an excuse.

I am having my master bathroom remodeled, & after checking reviews on Angie's List decided to call John Gasparro to schedule an appointment. I spoke to John on a Monday morning & we agreed that he would come to discuss the job on that Wednesday evening at 6:30. He said he would call me if there were any changes. Well, Wednesday evening came & went and John didn't show up & didn't call.

John was excellent and we were very happy with the results. We would hire John back for anything we might need.

This is the second time we've contracted with John Gasparro (the first was the build of our new downstairs bathroom) and once again, John did a fantastic job! He remodeled our two upstairs bathrooms including putting in floor tiling, new medicine cabinets, toilets, vanities and tops and faucets. He took care of all the necessary plumbing and electrical work as well. John is not just a meticulous builder, he also went above and beyond to help us when we weren't sure of our choices. He's not overly pushy with his suggestions, but does assert his own opinions about the quality and aesthetics of the various fixtures, vanities and toilets. We have a much nicer bathroom because of his suggestions. He's also very professional and communicative regarding changes to original estimates.

John removed and rebuilt a bunch of glass tiles, as well as a small bumped out wall, replaced all of the glass tiles, a bench and refitted the entrance for a glass door

Thanks to Angie's List, it's not hard to find a good contractor these days. John goes beyond a "good contractor". He's an amazing contractor. He's the person I will measure all future contractor interactions with. Not only is he very skilled at the raw building process and more specialized aspects (electric, plumbing, etc.), he is an amazing designer and can incorporate your wants into a fabulous space. He can also neatly solve a dispute between two spouses over what to choose, which I will describe below :-) We had recently purchased a house in the Red Hook area. It had good "bones" but the previous owners and builders had cheated a bit on the finishing. One part that was both disappointing and a little bizarre was the master bathroom. It had a hideous peach-colored shower unit and shallow tub. The space was decently sized but not used well at all; most of it was taken up by a very wide (one foot longer than standard!) custom vanity. The bathroom sat in a corner of the bedroom, which took on a strange L shape with a tiny hallway leading to a window behind the bathroom (the small part of the "L"), with two tiny closets near the window and a huge walk-in closet near the rest of the bedroom. It needed to change. John came in and took a look and some measurements. My spouse and I had the idea of knocking down the small part of the "L" and extending the bathroom back to the aforementioned small leg of the "L". He said that was a good idea but with our plan it would require moving the door to the walk-in closet (which we wanted to keep), which would add quite a lot to the price. He recommended instead keeping most of the plan, but putting a small alcove so we could keep the WIC door where it was, a significant cost savings. Aside from the very basic plan above and some other wants (jetted tub, tiled shower unit), my spouse and I had not really thought about the details of the bathroom. John, however, has an amazing flare for design. He took our basic ideas and rough budget turned them into detailed architectural plans and interior design. He was able to incorporate some already-existing features of the house (a window at the end of the L-shaped hallway and small closet there became a space to put the tub where you could see out into the distance) into a beautiful final product. His prices were very reasonable and fair, and I'm more than happy in that regard. We agreed on the plans and work started. When contracting with John it's not like hiring one of the larger outfits -- you get John and his associate Bob from start to finish, and they do one job at a time. I was a little nervous about this at first because usually the larger outfits will bring in specialized people for plumbing and electricity, but John does both of these himself and I found myself preferring it this way. It was a lot better than with a larger outfit because you know they'll actually finish the job! Everything went extremely smooth. They were skilled and efficient and respected the house and ourselves (I work from home). I can't describe it in much more detail than that because nothing ever really went wrong. It was just...smooth. John's experience and skills proved extremely valuable throughout the process. There was one time when our old hot water heater gave up the ghost . My spouse and I weren't sure what was going on but John immediately diagnosed the issue when he came into work that morning and recommended to us a great plumbing company who were able to come in and deal with the problem. Thanks John! We owe you one for that. I will describe one amusing interaction that I think highlights John's great design sense. My spouse and I were trying to decide on a tile for matching some other unrelated piece of the job. The two of us absolutely could not come to an agreement. So we asked John. He took a look at what we were trying to match and the tiles we couldn't agree on and said "I think I know just the thing." The next day he came in with a sample tile that both my spouse and I agreed matched perfectly.

John is highly professional, efficient and skilled. From start to finish, the project was done in under 3 weeks, including getting all the permits, deciding on vanities/faucets/fixtures, etc to actually building it out and getting the official inspection. Other contractors required that we involve other people for other parts of the work- but with John, he took care of everything so that all we had to do was decide on how we wanted the bathroom to look. He offered helpful suggestions and even offered to make an aesthetic change when he realized we were displeased with one of our decisions. He didn't charge extra for this. We were so pleased with the job, that he was the first person we contacted when we wanted to install a new dishwasher and replace an old sink. He took the job and once again, it was done quickly and well. We highly recommend him.

I met John about 10 years ago when someone recommended him. I was looking to replace interior trim and pocket doors removed by previous owners of my Victorian house. John is a true craftsman. He arranged for the moldings to be reproduced and a set of doors to be created by a local woodworking shop, then installed everything. I was very pleased. Some guys who can build a deck cannot do this level of finish carpentry. Based on this experience, I contacted John a few years later when I wanted to remove the vinyl siding from the house, repair some damaged exterior trim, and get the house ready to be painted. This was a major job. Again John did great work replacing, in a historically correct way, some pieces that were hacked off when they installed the vinyl siding. He also arranged for and installed a new set of storm windows. Highly recommended!

My husband and I recently bought a house in the Poughkeepsie area. We wanted to redo the master bedroom?s bathroom, which was very tiny, impractical, mid-century style. Not knowing anyone in this area; we relied on Angie?s list for contractor recommendations. We picked John Gasparro from the list because of his impressive credentials and the positive reviews from former customers. John is not just a terrific contractor, but a hard working, skilled, creative artist/designer, problem solver, and a Renaissance man. He does it all; from the design concept to the finish project?-which also includes the necessary plumbing, electrical, and tile work. We were thrilled that he carried out his promise to devote his entire time to our project?-unlike many so-called professionals who juggle jobs and leave you hanging. Our project consisted of combining a very small bathroom, with an adjoining walk-in-closet, and creating a roomy and attractive master-bathroom. It also required relocating the walk-in-closet to the opposite side of our master bedroom. We had plans for all the amenities, but not enough space. John thought about what our needs were and came up with a solution that included all that we wanted: a two-person Jacuzzi, a neo-angle shower, a double-bowl vanity (with matching med-cabs), and an innovative toilet installation. All of this worked together to create a master-bathroom that not only had function, but also form. It was a brilliant and unique design. As an artist myself; I found that John was comfortable with exchanging thoughts and collaborating ideas. In the end, we were thrilled with his workmanship and his meticulous attention to detail. We would highly recommend John to anyone who wants to have a bathroom that is beyond their wildest dreams. Julie and Warren Arbiter

Very competent. Knew exactly what needed to be done and competed job in time as promised. Clean and neat and always with a smile. I will continue to call John for all of my home repairs.

Member comments John is a true professional in his craft. All I told him was my idea for the fireplace and the desire to extend the outside wall and he took it from there. Within a few days, John prepared a detailed estimate of the project and was very amenable to changes that I requested. He prepared very professional drawings for the town building inspector to obtain a building permit. He knows building code requirements and had no problem anticipating and satisfying the requirements of the multiple building inspectors who came to inspect the project. He treated the job as it were an art project, always looking for ways to enhance the look and function of the room. His craftsmanship was well evidenced as he blended the new outside walls to match the existing structures appearance. He was very careful to make as little mess as possible during the construction and did a fabulous cleanup when the project was completed. He even staged the completed living room (as they do on TV to show/sell) with our furniture after he finished but before we saw the finished product. For the client who is a novice to construction, John is the absolutely right person to hire as he takes on full responsibility for the project as it was his own home. While John prides himself on thinking outside the box for his projects, because of his vast experience, he sometimes relies on what he has done in the past and resists suggestions to look at an issue in a different light. Nothing said diminishes his skills nor workmanship but sometimes it takes a little convincing to have him look at a problem thru other eyes. We would unhesitatingly use him again and recommend him to others. We love our enlarged and enhanced new living room with its beautiful, artfully placed stones on our fireplace.

John was very responsive and made good choices. He understood what we wanted and offered choices for our budget. We love the new counter tops he chose. He kept us updated on the work and was able to fix the unexpected surprises that always arise doing work on an old house.

We walk in our kitchen now, and cannot believe the transformation that John Gasparro affected. It is truly a place of beauty , yet absolute practicality When we first discussed our thoughts with John, we had an idea of what we wanted, but John helped create an exciting, collaborative process for making each choice and considering each possibility. John worked with us on each part of the redesign, offering suggestions at each step, and thinking deeply about what we were looking for. We also loved working with John?s contact, Bob, from Creative Kitchens. He was able to create an image of the kitchen for us that we felt comfortable with. John and Bob work seamlessly together, so everything we discussed with either of them, both of them knew. The end design was exactly what we wanted. Nothing presented any major obstacle for John! From taking down the wall, and removing the heating from the wall between the kitchen and dining room, to crafting a truly beautiful framework for the new peninsula, to installing all new lights and wiring, to reframing our kitchen window to match our cabinetry, to reworking the drainage under the sink, to spackling the seam where the old wall was, to painting and finish work ? John did it all with aplomb! John approached each task with precision, and completed each task with artistry. Our kitchen is a warm, inviting, open space now. The detail work is impeccable, and the flow of the design is truly a work of art. We regularly sit at our counter and just look into the kitchen with wonder. It was amazing to watch the process from start to finish, as John stripped out the old cabinets and flooring, to his final, incredibly meticulous touch up work. Throughout it all, John was incredibly respectful of our space. His work was always well contained, and his cleanup at the end of each day was incredible. He made sure that we had as much functionality as possible. To think of what he did, and to realize that there were only a couple of days that we didn?t have our sink or our stove still amazes us. John cares very deeply about his work, and focuses completely on the tasks laid out for the project. We always had a good idea of John?s flow plan for each week so that we could plan around it, from emptying cabinets, to picking out lighting and tiles. John was at the job each and every day throughout the project. He always kept in excellent contact in terms of when he would be arriving later than usual due to picking up materials and supplies. Once at the job, John always worked with amazing focus and precision. He is a man that truly understands his craft, and knows how to make difficult tasks flow in what seems an effortless way. We could not be happier that we picked John to remodel and remake our kitchen. I cannot imagine being able to find anyone with as much integrity and skill as John consistently displays. He is indeed an artist and master of his craft. On top of that, he?s an incredibly nice guy! We will be turning to John if we have any future remodeling needs in our home. We are grateful each and every day when we walk into our kitchen that we were able to find John through Angie?s list. If you are looking for someone who will put his complete focus on your project for the duration, and who will complete the project within the time frame he sets, and for the budget he sets, John is your man! Be aware that because he totally focuses on one job at a time, you may have to be patient, and wait until he finishes any current job ? but there is no question that he is worth the wait!

To say we are happy that we hired John Gasparro to redo our bathrooms (Master bathroom and Main bathroom) is an understatement! We have lived in our house for 23 years, and had the original bathrooms still in place. John came to meet us, and talk about doing the job, and we knew after our first conversation that we had found the person to do the work! Each bathroom cost~$16,000 and we definitely got our money's worth. John is a true artisan, and we dare even say a virtuoso, when it comes to understanding what to do and how to do it. One of the many reasons we loved working with John is that he is the one that does all the work, with his trusted helper, Bob. The two of them were always incredibly respectful of our space, and our home. John does the whole job, from the plumbing, to the electric, to the tile work, and everything else that came with totally stripping out our old bathrooms, and literally rebuilding them from the studs and floor boards. Each day he shared what he had done, and discussed what the next steps were. We always knew what his plans were, and what decisions we had to make throughout the entire project. John was always incredibly thoughtful as he listened to what we wanted, and was willing to offer suggestions. He cares deeply about the work he does, and takes great pride in his craftsmanship. When I told him I didn?t like the small closet behind the door in our main bathroom, he thought about it for a couple of days, and came up with the incredible solution of turning the closet around,and having it open into the hallway, rather than into the bathroom! It is so much more functional, and we are so happy to have a fully accessible closet that is so much more practical. John offered suggestions whenever we asked for input, and created stunning bathrooms that fit our style perfectly. The main bathroom in the hallway had no external light, so John even put in a solar tube, which gives the entire hallway a brighter, lighter feel. It truly was a wonderfully collaborative effort in designing our new bathrooms, down to the smallest detail of exactly where to put the toilet paper holder. John is meticulous, and detail oriented. He is always willing to discuss options and possibilities, and finds solutionsat every turn. John was always very respectful of the fact that we needed to live in the house amidst what can be chaos during construction. His work was always well contained within the space, and he worked quickly to make sure we had functionality back as soon as possible. Once we realized what a gem we had found in John, we did have him do some other work for us, including tearing down the back wall of our closet, and rebuilding it 2 feet into into my study so that we now have a walk in closet, ripping up all our 12 year old carpet, and putting down new floors, and adjusting all our doors so that they open and close easily! We could not be happier with the work John has done for us. We feel incredibly lucky to have found him! He is truly a superior craftsman, and simply the best at what he does.

John?s work on this project was top-notch. We are very happy with the new bathroom and have no hesitancy in calling on John for future projects. Here are a few examples of why we were pleased to work with John: John is very meticulous. His tile work, in particular, was excellent. The shower wall especially required careful alignment of the large, rectangular tiles and detailing with small, carved tile pieces around the shower shelves. His carpentry on the wainscoting and moldings was equally well done. John?s approach is to work on only one project at a time. This was important to us because it meant that we could fit the project into our schedule. John estimated that it would take three to three and a half weeks to complete the project, and he was right on target. Even when a glass panel on the new shower enclosure cracked (for reasons beyond John?s control), he worked with his glass subcontractor to have replacement glass installed within a week. John did almost all of the work himself. He was at the house every work day during the period. On a few days he did have assistance from additional people, each of whom was also very professional. John made helpful suggestions throughout the project. The wainscoting and crown moldings, for example, were his ideas, and they improved the look of the finished bathroom. He also worked constructively with us when we had different views on how we wanted things done, and he always deferred to our decisions. John was respectful of our house, our privacy and our schedule. Each day he placed tarps from the entryway to the bathroom. When he finished for the day, he cleaned up both the inside of the house and any exterior areas where he worked. Periodically, he removed all of the construction debris. He used an area of the garage as a work base, and kept all of his tools and materials in the one area. While he kept us informed of his schedule and consulted with us when he needed decisions from us, he was not intrusive. And he coordinated with us on days when our schedule affected the work. All in all, our experience with John was overwhelmingly positive.

We made an appointment with John to assess our small bathroom and provide an estimate for the project, and he did both in a timely manner. The estimate was detailed and clear. He began work within days. John's work involved a complete removal of the floor tiles and cement base, all walls down to the studs, the toilet, shower, and cabinet vanity, a baseboard heating unit, and all fixtures. He rerouted an existing shower drain, and relocated existing electrical outlets. John installed new plumbing lines in the walls, drywall throughout, a new cement backer board for the shower, a new shower,shower controls, toilet, pedestal sink, light/ exhaust fan, plus three recessed lights in ceiling, ceramic, wall tiles, floor tiles, as well as grouting and sealing of all tiled areas, and painting of walls, window, and door. Our experience working with John was very satisfactory and we are delighted with the bathroom that he created for us. John turned an out-dated, tired, mess into a harmonious, almost zen- like space. He has an artistic approach to his work and takes great pride in a faultless and beautiful end result. While John didn't always arrive on the dot of 9:00, he always called to let us know exactly when we could expect him. When John said he would call, he called. When he said he would come, he came. Not something that can be said for all contractors. He worked full eight hour days with only short breaks for lunch, Many days it was difficult, back breaking work. Yet he always remained pleasant, positive, and accessible. John had many good suggestions as we moved forward and was open to changes from our original plan such as the pedestal sink and the recessed lighting which involved more work on his part than was expected. We were impressed by his willingness to work hard to give us the outcome we were looking for. When problems arose with a product that arrived with broken parts, he was on the phone immediately with the supplier or manufacturer and saw to it that there was a quick turn around on replacements. Additionally, John took wonderful care of our floors during the process by covering all areas exposed to traffic - not a mark on them when the job was done. He also set up his tools in the garage so that there was minimal dust in the work area from tile cutting etc. Each day when he left, the work area was left neat and clean. We will definitely call on John Gasparro again when we are ready to do the next bathroom, and would recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding bathroom remodel. John goes above and beyond.

He was just fine. He came out, went back and gave me an estimate immediately. I sensed that he really knew what he was doing. He did a little more high end than what I needed for what I am doing. I think he works with higher end people in general. That was the impression I got from him. I thought he was a little high for what I could afford but he was able to assess things and got back to me on the same day. He was also on time and seemed to be professional. I mean, he came in and did his business. He did not delay reports or anything.

John's knowledge and competence in the areas of general remodeling and carpentry is amazing. He is efficient in his use of time and is very trustworthy. The work he does is excellent and beautiful. With John, the finished product equals or exceeds expectations. We highly recommend him and his work and fully intend to have him do work for us in the future.

You wouldn't even know he was here, it looks so great. He is a real professional. He finished in the allotted time and cleaned up everything. I've never had anyone like him come to my house before and do such terrific work. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again.

John is reliable, professional, neat and efficient in his work. Because of all his experience he has expertise in his field and we know we can count on him.

Based on reviews from Angie's list and subsequent personal interactions, we selected John for remodeling our master bathroom. We are extremely pleased with the results and feel that our expectations from the project were satisfactorily met. The job that John performed involved removing the existing bathroom floor tiles, vanity, sink, toilet, mirror and lights and replacing them with new ones. John paid great attention to details and was very diligent throughout the work process. He communicated regularly well with us, and was always available to answer our questions. He ensured that the project was completed on the promised day and within the negotiated budget. We highly recommend John's work and feel that his diversified skill set, vast experience, flexibility, amenable character and ability to think out of the box makes him a contractor that home owners can take comfort in and can rest assured that their project will be executed as promised. While selecting a contractor for any job, one should exercise due diligence and do a thorough research as we did; As part of this process, I would recommend that home owners talk to John and hear what he has to say. We liked what we heard and feel confident that others would feel the same way !! Good luck !!

The experience of being home while the work was being done was priceless because rarely do you get to see how the contractor works with his team. You could tell that they've worked together for a long time and I think that helped get the project done efficiently. I wasn't hovering but I liked to hear the evidence that he is a meticulous in his work as I suspected when I got the original estimate. I am totally thrilled with my new basement. Even in its unpainted state it feels comfortable, modern and classy. John did a great job fitting in our three dimensional ceiling tiles even though he was initially skeptical that they would work. His advice on the flooring was perfect as it has already endured some 'breaking in' by the cats. When I go down there now, it feels like a space that was part of the original home design yet will stand up stronger from the quality of the workmanship. I can hardly remember what it looked like before. I can wait to get it painted so that I can start using it all the time.

Considering the extensive demolition and other work involved; the project went well and in a timely manner. If plumbing and electrical contracting had been needed the time frame would have been a lot longer. The delivery of the cabinets and counter tops were pretty much on schedule. There were minor issues with the coordinating of the kitchen work with the refinishing of the kitchen and hardwood flooring throughout the downstairs. The floors were done by another contractor I had previously used. It took 8 weeks for the work to be completed. There were some minor things that had to be adjusted later on, but it wasn't a problem.