ACJ Remodeling-Joseph Ashley

Company owner explained what we needed done and crew was well supervised.  Price was fair.  Excellent all around.

First, Joseph, the president of the company, was prompt, always returned my calls and was as honest a contractor as I can imagine. When I agreed on an option, we serb a time frame for the work to get done, and he followed through. His crew came on the appointed day, and worked hard, cleaning up after themselves. The second day was just the same--they were fast, efficient, and friendly.
He may not have been the cheapest that I talked to, but ACJ was pretty close. He may not have been able to start immediately, but he was able to set a schedule and lived up to it. When I had to call him, he always made it a point to return my calls promptly. On those points alone, ACJ ranks far above most. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better contractor, a better experience, and I just liked him personally. I would definitely recommend him.

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I had a vision for my house which Joe Santillo and his crew made a reality.  In fact, the end result exceeded my expectations.   There aren't enough adjectives to describe the amazing transformation of my home and Joe and his crew's work ethic.  Joe is passionate about his work; his heart is in it.  He strives to make his customer happy and completely satisfied.  His aim is to deliver what you want with perfection.  Moreover, he is pleasantly responsive to  all calls and visits the site often.  I initially met with Joe and another Angie's List contractor in 2012 seeking estimates.   He displayed a passion for his work which impressed me, and I called him back in  the Fall of 2013.  After deciding to engage him, I told an old friend about Joe, who, unbeknownst to me, had previously been Joe's customer.  He praised Joe's work on his roof and on roofing and siding projects for several neighbors.  I  knew then that I had made the right decision to hire the person who had genuinely expressed the desire to deliver what I wanted.   I entered the contract that December and due the weather, work began at the end of April 2014.  
 Joe's has an incredible crew.  Like Joe, they are perfectionists who amazed  me daily by their individual ability to do everything and to do it well.  The crew were punctual, responsive and aimed to please.   They were gentlemen and gladly assisted with my disabled husband's exiting and entering the house in the midst of their work , even when it was disruptive,  requiring them to move equipment and supplies.  Also, I have to praise Joe's painter who spent weeks painstakingly stripping a  porch floor,  4 large Doric columns, and around the entry door by hand and subsequently painted them with perfection.  
I have received several compliments on the transformation of my home, including my neighbor who commented that  the house never look this beautiful in the 67 years of her residing next door.   
I highly recommend ACJ Remodeling Inc., and would hire Joe again, and again, and again.  

We live in one of those small, 1950's, mostly brick bungalow-style homes prevalent all over the Island and wanted to replace the old, original aluminum siding on the upper gable peaks. We called Joe for an estimate because of his positive reviews on Angie's List. We have had good experience with Angie's List referrals in the past. I immediately liked the way he promptly returned my call and made arrangements to come look at my house, not typical of most contractors today. He was very easy to talk with and his experience was evident from the good advice he gave regarding the siding selections. We thought the estimate was very fair and reasonable so we signed on.  We are extremely satisfied with the results.  Neighbors and friends have complimented on how nice the house looks.  The transformation was amazing and largely due to the very high quality of work done by his crew. Their professionalism was immediately apparent in the way they quickly but skillfully worked and completed the job in just 2 days.  Both inside and outside, the job was expertly and beautifully done.  They were also careful and courteous not to damage the landscaping and cleaned up nicely after they were finished.  This is a top notch company deserving of all the accolades it has received on Angie's List.

Accommodated us to do this job before the summer as we were going away. His men were here on time and worked neatly and professionally for three days. After the cleanup it looked like no one had been here, neat, clean, landscaping in tact. The chimney looks brand new and hopefully will be waterproof, resolving our original problem.

One of the most scary things a homeowner has to do is hire a contractor.  Every story and fear comes to mind. WORRY NOT with Joseph Ashley and his team.  Coming from a family of roofers and contractors ourselves we are knowledgeable in the field and this crew was one of the best we have worked with. Joe is honest and well versed in all levels of construction and will go over every detail with you.  The team of men are skilled, professional and polite.  If a person gives you a lower bid Don't ask Joe why....ask the other guy how they are doing it for less and you will see that you may not be comparing apples to apples.  The materials used were all top notch.  All big jobs will run into issues but Joe goes out of his way to correct anything that may come up.  Always on time. Always giving you more then you are expecting and honest. No we are not related.  Hire Mr. Ashley and you will not have to worry.  We will hire ACJ again for any home improvements we may need.  If there is a wait do it.  All good things come to those who wait.  Oh yea... Ice coffee from Dunkin Donuts in the afternoon seems to be a crew favorite.  These men work hard for you. Thanks a million to this fine team of men.  Our house looks amazing and we are not easy to please.

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I live in Montana.  My brother's house in Richmond Hill, Queens was badly in need of a new roof.  I left a message on Joe Santillo's phone before I flew to NY.  He returned the call to my phone in Montana and to the two numbers in New York where I could be reached. The entire experience was good.  Joe Santillo knows his business.  His crew is large, competent and hard-working.    The new roof, soffits and gutters are beautiful to see.  People in the neighborhood stop by express their approval of the positive transformation.   I would recommend ACJ Remodeling - Joseph Ashley to anyone.  I intend to contract  them next year for another house in need of a transformation.

This contractor Joseph Ashley was very easy to work with and very responsive. He was quick to respond to my initial call and it was easy to set up a date to get an estimate for the job and to do the work. 
It was a very old roof and the crew removed all of the old shingles down to the wood, replacing wood as needed. Then the crew replaced the roof with a new one and also put up new gutters and leaders.
Joseph's team works very hard and all of the men were polite and respectful. They arrived on time and completed the
work as agreed. Unlike some contractors who pick up day laborers, the guys on Joseph's crew work with him regularly and it shows in how they relate to each other and how he communicates with them. They know what they are doing.
Joseph is a pleasure to work with. He is clear, friendly, and professional keeping me posted by text and pictures as the work progressed. I felt totally at ease working with him and his crew and was completely satisfied with the work when it was done.

Job went great,workers were always on time,very courteous, cleaned up each day. It was a pleasure to have had the experience to work with Joe and his crew

Joe was a pleasure from the very start. He was the second of three bids. I chose him from Angie's list. When I called to set up initial appointment we made a date and time. He called to tell us he was on his way. He was on time as promised. He took time with us, explained all the GAF products. We were unsure of the ridge vent, so he spent even more time explaining the product so that we clearly understood, so that we would be able to make an informed decision. We reviewed each of the bids and decided to go with Joe. We signed the contract in January, due to the weather we did the work April 12th,2014. The day was beautiful and warm. Joe called and let us know what to expect. The dumpster was delivered Saturday at 6:30 am. The crew showed up at 8. They were amazing!!!! Angel was the Forman. His crew worked well together, efficient , coordinated and clean. Joe came by to check on the job. They finished at 4:45pm.

I am very happy with the entire process from beginning to end. I have to thank Joe and his crew for a job very well done!!

Joe was easy to get in touch with and always called me back promptly.  He gave me an honest assessment of what I needed and didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need. The price for the work was fair. His crew showed up when he said they would and did a great job, even reattaching some siding that had come off the house. All very professional. Pleasure to deal with. When I need a roof in the future, I will call Joe.

I have a very old house that was badly neglected and in need of major repair.
I talked with Joe about the work I wanted done and exchanged ideas on ways to achieve it
Joe and his crew showed up as scheduled and got right to work.  They worked every day that the weather allowed
All work was done in a very professional manner.  Since it was such a big job I was nervous and apprehensive.  Joe kept telling me it would be alright and it would be beautiful when it was done.  He was so right .  My new home is beautiful!! People stop on the street to tell me how beautiful my home looks now.  My neighbors can't believe how well it came out.  One neighbor came back from vacation and thought she was in the wrong neighborhood... true story!

My new roof is beautiful. Joe and his crew are not only courteous and professional but highly skilled craftsmen. The roof shingles line up perfectly. He met us with his license/ photo card in his hand. He explained everything well including my serious concerns about insurance/licensing. The crew arrived early, worked continuously and cleaned up meticulously. Joe takes great pride in this business he built. His price was perfectly fair. I am so glad I hired him. I have the best looking roof on Ocean Terrace. It's not a million dollar home but it looks like one now! Thanks Joe, Sincerely, Jeanie and Bob

I recently had work done to the  front of our house.The  remodeling consists of new

siding and installing new stone on the lower level. The work was completed in little over a week. Mr. Joseph Santillo was a great find, he's a professional in every way possible.  His crew arrived on time every day and did excellent work from start to finish. Find a contractor if difficult at best. Joe, made the process easy. When the job was completed it was exactly as I hoped for. Thank you Joe for a job well done. Hope to see you in the furture on my next project. In closing I, would like to say I, would absolutlely recommend Joseph Ashely to any one.

The whole process went as planned, other than weather delays the job was completed in a few days. I highly recommend Joseph Ashley to everyone who are about to choose a contractor. Joseph is a true professional and a knowledgeable as they come. Before choosing a contractor you must give Joseph Ashely a call. I would definitely trust hin again on my next project. The price was fair and the workmanship was excellent. Nothing bad to say about this guy.

I recently had work done by ACJ Remodling -Joseph Ashley (siding, stucco, windows, entry doors, storm doors and a portico installed). This was a big job and something I waited a long time to do. Needless to say, I wanted to find the right contractor - someone who knew what he was doing and who would listen to my ideas. From the moment I met with Joe, his professionalism, his knowledge and love for his profession was evident. His main goal was to do a great job and make me happy as well. Which he did---I am EXTREMELY happy with his work! I just love my "doll house"; as my husband has named our home"Debbie's little doll house". From day one; until the job was completed, Joe was there every morning and again late afternoon, making sure everything was done corrrectly and going as planned. Always making sure I was happy with everything. His crew were extremely professional, courteous, and always on time. When the job was completed, it was exactly how I envisioned my home to look! Would I use Joe Ashley again or recommend him to family and friends? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!

The crew were very professional and efficient. Joe was a pleasure to work with. Any concerns and questions I did have were quickly answered or explained to me by Joe. The project turned out great. I'm so glad I picked Joe's company and I strongly recommend them to anyone else.

First I want to apologize to Mr. Ashley for no writing this review sooner.  After interviewing several roofers/roofing companies I met with Mr. Ashley.  I was initially impressed because of all the people who came to look at the job, Mr. Ashley was the only one who asked to go into my attic to see what was really going on with my roof.  Mr. Ashley and his crew were professional, punctual, courteous and finished the job in about 3 days.  Since doing the job, I have referred several neighbors to Mr. Ashley and I have had no problems with my roof.  I would DEFINITLEY use Mr. Ashley's services again.

Lost the siding on one side of the house after the superstorm Sandy.  Called 5 or 6 vendors and got a wide variety of prices.  Joe was one of the most reasonable and we appreciated his explanation of exactly what his employees would be doing.  Everything he said they would do was done and we really did not have to have them come back for anything.  They were all very profession, knowledgable and personable for the week they were working at the house.
We would highly recommended them to anyone who needed siding work done on their house.

Extremely professional.  Large crew of workers who were all very competent.  They began the job and did not leave until it was finished.  Joe and every worker were very responsive to our requests and our concerns. The finished product is beautiful.  They did a great job.

The whole process went very smoothly.  The first day, the team removed the entire roof, replaced all wood and insulation and replaced with the insulation and new roofing IN ONE DAY!  I was amazed that it could be done so fast.  The second day the team came to repair some siding that got ripped off by wires being pulled down by a truck! The team did this very fast and efficiently, it looks great! The second day was also for the removal and replacing of all the gutters around the house, and also the Chimney was repaired and stucco on the outside, in a nice color (grey) to match the new roof tiles.   After all, I am very happy and pleased with the service and the crews who came to work on the house.  All debris was removed totally both days, you would never know the entire roof was removed!     I am very pleased with the outcome and everyone I worked with to get this done was very nice and professional!  Thank you all!

Joseph Ashley and his workers were able to remove our old roof and put up a brand new roof for us in just 10 days. I was very impressed by his work and how efficient he was in completing his work. The job was done in 10 days just as he promised. We have a 3 family house and haven't fixed our roof since we purchased this house 36 years ago. They also threw in a free chimney for us because their start date was off by a few days because of the bad weather. I thought that was very thoughtful. They are hard workers who stick to their words. I would definitely trust them again when doing any other jobs around the house. I highly reccommend Joseph Ashley to everyone including my close friends and family. Thanks for a great job!

I contacted Joe in June.  He said he would be able to do the job around the end of August.  He actually started September 13.  This was OK with me.  I had wanted proof of insurance, which he sent me.  I contacted the insurance company, which verified that the insurance was valid.  This was a concern for me, as the height of the building makes for a dangerous work condition and I didn't want any problems or injuries to the workers.  The guys were strapped in while working on the scaffolding, and there were no injuries.  Eight guys worked for 10 days, the last day until 7:00 PM.  The guys were all nice.  They started every  morning by 8:30   AM and worked until 5:00 PM.  I have a Bay window, and while painting the top of thebuilding some drops of paint fell on the new roof that was installed on the Bay window.  Joe had the roof removed and redone.  I had given Joe a $7.000. deposit, half-way through I gave him another $7,000, and the rest on the last day.  There was no pressure on his part.
     Over all I am very happy with the results: I got what I asked for and  there were no hassles of any kind.  I need to do some steps and some stucco work and will hire him if he is available

We waited over 20 years to have siding put on our house but we finally did it. All I can say is "what were we waiting for?" Joe was very personable and respectful of myself and my husband. He outlined all our options and patiently explained all the different types of insulation and siding. He had a professional looking portfolio of work he had done on similar houses and we could see what it would look like. He helped us make design decisions, e.g. did we want shutters or not. When his crew arrived, they were wonderful. Extremely professional, polite and hardworking. They arrived early in the morning and most evenings worked until 8 pm when it got too dark. They tidied up every day. At the end of the job  the area looked spotless. Our neighbors were pleased :)  The work was completed in about a week. We did not have any problems with the workers, they did their jobs very well. Our neighbors have all admired the house and said how wonderful it looks. I feel so happy every time I pull up in front of my house and see how beautiful it looks. Thanks Joe and crew for a job well done, and I would be happy to recommend this company to anyone.