LW3 CARPENTRY LLC

I did not hire or even hear from this outfit. I did hear from 2 other outfits, one of which was Landmark Construction Co. The gentleman arrived after calling, and in 1/2 hour the job was done in a very professional manner. The problem was a hinge on the door between the house and the garage that had loosened. I was delighted that a nuisance was taken care of that quickly. The price was right ($110) and the work was excellent.

Lou is fantastic to work with. All other general contractors and tradesmen should be as easy and fun to work with. Prompt, responsive, frequent updates, and outstanding work. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a contractor or carpenter.

Lou did a great job. He was on time every day. The work was all completed as promised. Lou took the time to discuss best options for maintaining the deck.

Work was outstanding. Lou was always on time and kept me informed on his schedule, Weather was a challenge, but Lou was able to complete the job in a timely fashion. Would use LW3 Carpentry again.

Vry well. Beautiful mahogany porches!

Lou does timely quality work. He does not mess around, and tells it like it is. Checks every step and every cost with customer, explains well, no surprises. If he finds an unforeseen problem, he explains it carefully. Great guy, great carpenter/

Lou did an excellent job of replacing and leveling a front porch on an old home. He promptly provided a quote and was able to fit us in on his schedule for the next week. We had several other contractors look at our porch but they either wanted to install a concrete porch (not appropriate and too expenseive for this house) while another contractor seemed puzzled about how to level the porch. Lou was confident from the get-go about how to fix this old porch. Thank goodness we found him. He knew exactly how to level and replace the porch without having to lift and straighten out the concrete pillars. The porch looks great is very stable. Thanks Lou!!!

Lou was always on time and worked tirelessly all day. He listened to and addressed all of our concerns. He also provided valuable tutorial lessons. Finally, the work was clean and met our expectations.

Excellent work overall! He even did some extra minor work that was not contracted for at no charge. I would definitely recommend Lou to a friend or relative or anyone.

Made appointment with Lou and he came out on time. He gave me an appropriate estimate for the work I required. He did tell me that he was booked until September but said he may be able to squeeze me in on a weekend. I told him that was fine, I just wanted to get it done. He texted me two weeks later and said he would come out on the following Friday. He showed up, did the work, (without taking a break during 90+ degree day) and fixed everything that I asked him to. Porch looks infinitely better and I feel relieved not to have to worry about anyone falling through now. Talked to him about future project I would like to have him work on (after September) and he said that he would. Thanks Lou! Looking forward to working with you in the near future!

We received an immediate response from the owner/operator of LW3; he came an evaluated the work projects and set a schedule with us for completion of each project. Since we needed to space things out over a period of months, we were delighted that he was willing to work our needs into his schedule. Everything was handled professionally, and yet with a personal touch. Pricing was fair and honest; his work and work ethic were superb. I almost hate to write this review because if people knew what a gem LW3 is, the company might become too busy to work for us again. We would hire LW3 Carpentry in a heartbeat.

This guy is WONDERFUL! When he gave us the estimate, we had no idea he would run into the issues which added time to the job. While starting the job, he found the bottom of the overhand had rotted out and then found a hole in the drain pipe leading into the kitchen sink. Much to his and our surprise he found an old bees nest the size of a football. Thank goodness they were gone. He had to go out and get additional supplies, twice, because when he replaced the drain pipe, he found the copper piping under the sink had a bad leak, again a hole in aged piping. The house is 60 years old, so finding things like this are expected. To my dismay, we had a new faucet and sink installed a few months ago and the plumber never found these things. I cannot say enough good things about this man and his worth ethic. A job that was slated to take about four hours turned into six hours. He charged us his original estimate plus the cost of supplies. Many other companies would have charged additional time. Truly a man of ethics and his word. This is the second time we used this company. His work is above reproach.

I contacted Lou via Angie's List on a Wednesday, he came out Friday to give us an estimate, and the work was complete the follow Wednesday - one week total. He was very knowledgeable in his work, and was able to fix our porch that was leaking water into our basement when it rained. He installed additional joists, corrected the pitch to be away from the house, and installed new Koma flooring. We are very happy with our end product and would recommend Lou for anyone that needs work done.

We were very pleased with his work. Will hire again.

Had I known we could find such a talented carpenter months ago, I surely would have called much sooner. Great work!

Lou's quality of work was outstanding. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the job he did for us. The scope of the job was beyond what I could do myself so I am grateful I contacted Lou. He was always on time and was sure to ask my opinion and offer options for the repairs. I plan on hiring Lou again in the future for a custom cabinet in our kitchen.

Louis was a wonderful find for us when we had some exterior projects that needed to be done before having our house painted. When we contacted Louis, he was able to able to fit us in between some larger jobs that he had. He was prompt and eager to find solutions to some problems that had plagued us for several years. Louis designed and made blocks to support sections of porch railing to counteract & prevent sagging. He replaced a curled floorboard. He was able to enlarge an area of gutter where a downspout was connected to help prevent clogs & ice dams. He made 2 large mailbox posts plumb again. He worked with us to address several other things that might be an issue for the painters, including re-nailing sections of clapboard. He also tailored some sections of trim on an older Trex deck that had bowed badly. We had him look at a gazebo that has developed a bowed floor and we plan to have him back in the spring of 2014 to address it.

Lou is a great guy to work with! Super professional and incredibly detail oriented. He was hired to complete our trim project and we couldn't be happier. Lou worked on baseboards, window and door trim. He was always there when he said he'd be and stuck with the budget. We would love to work with him in the future!

Lou did a very nice job replacing the siding on my home. He was attentive to details and did good quality work. He did a good job of communicating with me during the work. The job came in slightly under budget, and I was satisfied with the overall value I received.

Although he does not paint he was very tidy and very neat. He showed up on time.

It was a great working with Louis. He was honest, responsible, professional,creative, detail oriented and provided a quality product. He always kept me updated regarding his availability (our building only permits construction Monday through Friday, 9-4 pm) The quality of his work was exceptional and I am extremely pleased with the final result (I tend to be critical). At the end of this year I am planning another "creative project'-the addition of a unique gas fireplace. He is the only one I am considering for this job. I am looking forward to the beginning of my next venture..

I called Lou in October 2012 after reading positive reviews on Angie's List to reframe and rehang doors following a botched job. He camed out and appeared knowledgable and passionate and advised that the floor should probably go down next. I let him know I'd contact him when the time came for work to be performed. When I called in January of 2013 and asked if he'd be interested in doing the floors he seemed equally responsive and passionate. When setting up time for an estimate in February 2013, he missed an appointment. Following a reschedule he provided a brief email with estimates of the jobs to be performed. I asked for a formal proposal and contract and sent him an example of what i was looking for in this regard. He said he'd follow up on a certain day and did not get the proposal nor the contract to me. When i followed up, he apologized and said he got caught up in watching the oscars. A day later, he sent a list of his terms that he works hourly, but no proposal nor contract for any of the work to be performed. Lou seems to be a nice guy, with higher than average price estimates which i took to mean his quality would be high. The service i saw from him and the lack of a formal proposal and contract made me think twice about his quality and his ability to get the job done in a professional and timely manner. Either be aware that you'll have to be flexible and roll the dice on $ and quality or beware and look for a more professional company as I am doing. Edited response following Lou's response: Lou - i think your response is a perfect example of what service and miscommunication people may see from you. Thanks for providing first hand example. Up your game and up your professionalism. D to F. You are still a nice guy, but unorganized and exceptionally shady.

We needed to repair a sagging side door landing and called Louis based on Angie list reviews. Louis provided an appropriate scope of work for the job. He did not "over" job and therefore the cost was in line to our research. We negotiated the start time to fit our schedule, he arrived on time and finished when he said he would. He used quality materials, his assistant provided excellent support, and the job is wonderful. The floor looks beautiful! We will not hesitate to call him first for other jobs.

I found Lou on Angie's List and heard his name a local block party. His immediate responsiveness was great right from the start. I have a 110 year old house so it seems like few want to take on the unique challenges of a old home. Lou didn't seem concern one bit by the age of my house as he has a lot of experience in such homes. i hired him to handle a bedroom renovation project. I twas a complete renovations project that consisted of building a closet, some general construction repair work, (remember very old house), drywall, and finish carpentry (moulding.) He gave me a detailed proposal and responded very quickly to all my questions. Lou's communication is great and key for me in working with a contractor. He's an all around good and trusting guy. I gave him the access code to my house and he performed the work while I wasn't home. This is critical to me to be able to trust the contractors I hire. The work site was clean each day and I never had any concerns. At the finish of the project he was under budget as well. I was very pleased. The work and craftsmanship are excellent. He is experienced and pays attention to detail. I was so pleased with the outcome of the first project I had him immediately start a second project. The second project was actually started by another contractor who's work was marginal at best. Lou stepped in and fixed the problems left by the original contractor. The same second project involved installing trim on a custom oval window. Lou was excited for the challenge and it turned out awesome. In short, Lou is a great contractor and a talented guy. His responsiveness, communication, flexibility and quality make him my ideal contractor. I look forward to working with him on my many projects.

Lou, and the other workers (Eric and Rick) were courteous and professional. They showed up on time and let me know if there was going to be a delay or difficulty with a specific part of the project. He completed the project in 11 days, well ahead of his estimate of two weeks. He even helped me with a few small extra projects. Each day, we discussed what he would try and accomplish that day so that I could move the small pieces of furniture ahead of time. He kept tight timelines and finished about a room a day. If I needed a specific room put back the same day, he tried to make sure that the large pieces of furniture were placed back in the room by the end of the day. The floor looks gorgeous and is so easy to clean. I am enjoying the beauty of the new floors and remain very happy with his work. I wish I had done this earlier!