Capaldo Construction, LLC

unknown

He was very excited and enthusiastic to be working with my architect - he said he had wanted to work with him for a long time. He was renovating another project just around the corner from our house so it would be perfect fit - he could go back and forth between the two projects with ease. He came back a week after I gave him the construction drawings and said he was too busy and could not bid on the project. So kind of wasted a bunch of my time - I spent hours with him going over the scope of the project. I do have to say, I respect that he backed out if he was too busy. No one needs an overextended contractor doing shoddy work!

The owner is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and, most importantly, reliable. He came in and repaired my 2nd floor bathroom's floor joists that were damaged by a previous company that I recently hired--much to my regret. I would not hesitate to use Capaldo's services in the future-- and so should you! :)

It was absolutely excellent.

They came back and filled the cracks in the molding that had developed. They did it free of cost. They were friendly and very professional.

I was in contract to purchase a HUD home that needed extensive repairs. I contacted Rob along with several other contractors to provide estimates. He was the first that didn't seem scared by the amount of work and really saw my vision of what that home could become. It needed all new plumbing, a new kitchen (they had even taken the sink!), the basement had a river running through it and fuzzy mold growing on the walls, and that was just for starters. I was going to use a FHA 203k loan to pay for the repairs and that added significantly to the amount of paperwork Rob needed to deal with. He was always thorough and prompt in getting back to me when I needed more information. He reworked the estimate several times for the bank, even though he had numerous other projects on his plate. We had a contract signed and were going to proceed with our remodel plans when at the last minute the contract on the house fell through and I did not purchase it. I am 100% sure that Rob would have been able to do everything that needed done to that house expertly and efficiently. He was a straight shooter from the get go which I appreciated. Should I ever need that extensive of a project done Rob would be the first on my list to call.

I emailed requesting an estimate to make several repairs/improvements. I received a call from Rob very promptly and he came to the house the same day. I walked him through the house, showing him several repairs I was looking to have done. He was very professional and explained how each project would be tackled. He emailed the estimate when he said he would and even offered to look after our dog while he was working on the house. A family emergency has since caused us to have to put off making the repairs for the time being, but I will definitely be in contact when the time comes to proceed with the repairs.

The best $30,000 I?ve ever spent! I purchased my 90 year old home last year after it had been gutted to the studs and completely remodeled. The remodeling quality was superior, but the living room was too small and closed in. I consulted another highly rated contractor I found on Angie?s List about building an addition and opening up the entryway, however when I received the estimate I found it to be cost prohibitive. I then asked the contractor to prepare an estimate for opening up the entryway and simply moving the existing direct vent fireplace from the center of the wall to the corner of the room. The cost estimate was within my budget, so I decided to get a few other estimates for comparison. I contacted Capaldo Construction after I saw their sign on a house being remodeled around the corner. I also contacted two other construction companies. Rob Capaldo arranged to meet with me the same day I called. He arrived punctually and presented me with his resume, licenses, insurance certificates and a lengthy list of references. I planned to get an estimate for opening the entryway and moving the fireplace. While we were talking, I mentioned that I had originally planned to build an addition but it was too expensive. After I quoted the other contractor?s estimate, he said it could be done for considerably less. Rob said he would be happy to prepare an additional estimate for an addition and I asked him to do so. He asked lots of questions about the design I envisioned (both inside and out), and how I planned to use the space. He provided a preliminary estimate within a day, and the cost was much lower than the first contractor?s. While I sought estimates from other contractors, I retained an architect to design plans for the addition and entryway. Rob provided me with a final written estimate within two days after I sent him the completed architectural plans. His estimate was extremely detailed, listing the costs for each type of material and the costs of the labor for each trade that would be working on the job. Rob?s was not the lowest bid, but it was relatively close to the lowest, and still within my budget. What sold me was the timeliness of his responses to my inquiries, coupled with the genuine interest he showed in even the smallest details of my project. Once I selected his company, Rob took care of everything from start to finish. He provided me with a detailed calendar outlining the work to be done each day, obtained the necessary permits, represented me before the zoning board, and was at my house daily, often several times each day. The work progressed as outlined on the calendar, even though I added several additional items including crown molding, moving a thermostat, and adding a railing to my front porch. The work area was cordoned off with plastic and the persons working on the house did their best to clean up the area whenever practical. Rob?s attention to detail continued while the work progressed. He quickly pointed out any corrections the craftsmen needed to make, and they were made in a timely manner. The only mishap occurred when a glass shelf was knocked off the wall in a bathroom adjoining the construction area. I casually mentioned the broken shelf in an e-mail to Rob, and he was at my house within ten minutes (no exaggeration) after I sent the message. He located the manufacturer of the shelf and replaced it so it would match the other accessories in the bathroom. Completion took only one day longer than estimated on the calendar, and the cost was approximately $300 less than the original estimate, even with the additional work performed. Once completed, Rob?s contractors had demolished the interior entry, installed structural and decorative columns, completed an addition that doubled the usable space in the living room, installed drywall, flooring, a fireplace with custom bookshelves, crown molding, and painted the entire area. The finished product is impeccable. The addition blends seamlessly into the existing structure and looks as though it had always been there. One first time visitor to the house stood in the newly expanded living area and asked which room I had remodeled. This was my first experience with a major remodeling and I could not be more pleased with the outcome. If I have any building or remodeling needs in the future, Capaldo Construction will be the first company I call.