Mr. Contractor Inc

Very good quality creative work. This job was a challenge because the surrounding wall was not plumb, flush, square or level. The trim was installed using shims and compensating angle cuts in a way that blended the flaws to near invisibility. Only Mr. Contractor and I will know they exist. A causal observer will not. A casual observer like, say, a home buyer.

I was extremely satisfied with the job. Lonnie and his guys were punctual, reliable, very easy to communicate with and very nice in general. They were professional and hard working. This was not an easy job due to the tight quarters. But they worked around all the tight spots and got the job done. Cleaned up nicely too. We love our new back of the house.

Barry came out to the house over a month ago to give est for kitchen and family room remodel project. Followed up x2 by email to request estimate- got nothing in response. Waste of time!!! Selected them b/c they had such a high rating on Angie's List. Never write bad reviews, but disappointed that they never followed up.

We are very satisfied with the work that was performed by Mr. Contractor. From the very beginning of the project they understood the design and function we were looking for. Kenny did an excellent job with communicating, following up and checking in throughout the process. When the workers arrived to perform the work, they were friendly and respectful of our home, they even went above and beyond checking in with the design and making minor changes that improved the functionally of our new door. They completed the work ahead of schedule having completed the framing and hanging of a barn style door in one day. They quickly returned the next morning to complete the final coat for the dry wall patching. Overall Mr. Contractor were professional, affordable and reliable and I would use them again for future home improvement projects.

Mr. Contractor gave a good price and did a nice job on time. They were neat, responsive, efficient, and always very pleasant to deal with. Would not hesitate to call again.

I first came in touch with Ken less than a week out from becoming a new homeowner in South Philly. I'm from the midwest and had zero connections/referrals in the city. I had two leaking windows and a whole wall of rotted wood from chronic water leakage. It was a $4000 job that I wasn't expecting, and was pretty dejected about it all. Ken and his guys did a great job with the work (and quickly diagnosed the problem to begin with). This time .... Excellent. Better than I expected - I had worked with Ken before (see above) and had high expectations based on the prior work. The most impressive aspects to me are their professionalism, communication and punctuality - from everyone. Not just Ken, but also the guys who did all the work. Just good guys, experts at remodeling, and who have your back when it comes to your project. They certainly don't cut corners and in fact did more work that what was asked of them/what was quoted. Highly recommended. Will consult them in the future for more work on the house and kitchen.

It was pouring rain when Ken came over to my house to give me my quote. I have an 82sqft bathroom and wanted a quote to knock down the walls that enclosed my toilet and switch it with the shower. I wanted to make a double shower and install a double vanity. I also wanted to install subway tiles at waist height around the bathroom walls and in the shower. I knew it may be slightly more difficult since the toilet needs to be near a vent, so additional piping will need to be installed. Ken quoted me $45k to do the job which is significantly more expensive than any quote I have ever gotten. I was extremely shocked especially I have seen some positive reviews on this site where clients had their whole entire house remodeled for $80k. I immediately knew I wasn’t going to be able to afford ken to do the bathroom, so I considered having him give me a quote for a leaking window in the kitchen. For the window, he quoted me $2k which was also several times higher than other quotes I have received. I heard from other contractor that over quoting is a technique they do if the contractor doesn’t really want to work for a certain person or project.

We had ripped out carpet and flooring in our house and refinished the original flooring underneath. But the baseboards had been installed at the height of the old carpet, so there were huge gaps between the bottom of the baseboard and the floor. At first we wanted to try to close the gap between the baseboards and the floor with base caps, because quarter round pieces were too small. Barry came out to give an estimate and while he appreciated what we were trying to do (find a solution while avoiding reinstalling baseboards everywhere), he evaluated the situation thoughtfully and said the base caps were going to crack throughout installation if we tried to nail them as shoe molding. The only way to go was to replace all the baseboard and reinstall everything. We went for it and Barry was helpful all the way through. He oversaw the job and checked in with us almost every day. The workers didn't sweep up after themselves as much as I would have hoped but other than that no complaints. We had to move into the house right in the middle of the job and they were super accommodating -- after we'd moved in they did all the sawing outside so as not to make a mess. One of the corners of the drywall gave in where they were nailing the baseboards in and they fixed it right away. We also asked them to rehang a few sliding closet doors and they did their best to make that work, even with the crappy quality doors we had (the existing doors -- we should have just replaced them). In the end Barry wasn't satisfied with how that part of the job came out and he knocked $100 off our total. Would definitely use Mr. Contractor again. They were a little pricier than other estimates we got but they were honest, fast and did the job right.

On time. Excellent quality on both jobs. No mess. Fair price. I've used them several times in the past and would definitely call them again.

Amazing. Not only were they on time, super polite, and clean, but they dealt with me being a little difficult. They placed LED lights, because I think most people like those, but I am not most people. Lonny drove to some hardware shop in Jersey just to find the right baffles for my lights (which I found in my basement and he used to save me money) and they came right back after they thought they were all done and replaced them for me at no extra charge. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Barry came in to my home looked at what I wanted to him to do. Extremely pushy and. Very over priced . Starting jotting down numbers instead of taking the estimate back with him and doing it on a computer for the estimates he was giving us figures out of his head. Very unprofessional. One second it was this price next sec it was another ,, don't ever recommend them for anyone . One more thing he continued to call my house asking if we made our decision yet. After I told him. No

After having a few contractors come to my 200+ year old house, I knew that Ken had the right experience and attention to detail that I required. At the initial visit we did a walk through where he gave me confidence that he had the knowledge to put forth my vision of moving my kitchen to the formal dining room and putting in a powder laundry room on the first floor. Coming from NYC and having done extensive renovation before, I understand that Ken is unique in his ability to project management multiple functional teams (note: Mr Contractor has SKILLED professionals you are not just getting two guys who do everything with mediocrity). He is quick to follow up and take care of any questions I had via text email etc. I was out of town for a majority of the work and he sent me photos all the time and called me with any questions. The work got done incredibly fast. There were very few additional costs outside of the original scope mostly for unforeseen electrical and plumbing issues (note:very old house), and I will add to that that once I saw the great job they were doing I did request additional projects. They also rewired the electrical boxes (I had 3) to one that is now up to code as well as a new gas line. Third floor bathroom was also done and I can say that the tile looks great. Last but not least, they put on a 12x12 roofdeck in two days including inspection! The teams he has are friendly and respectful and a nice group of guys. Ken has a great cabinet connection as well as countertops and shower glass. They were sure to cleanup each day and Ken followed up after all was done to ensure I was completely happy. Would recommend to ANYONE who wants a contractor who gets how things should be done and how people should be treated.

Ken Spector handled replacing my 4 master bath Casement windows (one half moon, 2 fixed and one 8 ft. X 4 ft., fixed panel window), the windows all look beautiful, we ordered them from Anderson and Mr. Ken handled scheduling delivery and installation of the windows, his crew arrive sharp at 7:00 A.M., they went directly to work, very professional and clean, they cut window packing outside the house so no dust is released inside, for the 8’ x 4’ picture window Mr. Ken even gave a choice between one big glass panel or 2 fixed panels with middle post ( I chose the latter), Mr. Ken is a nice gentleman, willing to work with you and accommodate your requirement and concern.

The whole team was really great at communicating with us and Working efficiently. They had good and realistic ideas and suggestions that made the project better. They also continued to be really responsive even after the job was done when we called with questions.

My initial contact with the company was very good. The person who answered the phone phone was polite and professional. I was able to get an appointment relatively quick. The gentlemen that came to my home was professional and seemed very knowledgeable about his craft and gave me some ideas about how to remodel my kitchen. He answered all of my questions and I was very impressed by the Angie's list reviews as well as the pictures and information on the contractor's website. At the end of the appointment he said he would provide me with an estimate within 7-10 business days. I was looking forward to getting more detailed information. Unfortunately, I never received the estimate from the contractor. I did not follow-up. Since I am the customer, I now make it a habit not to follow-up with contractors in this situation.

In the end, the owner had to get involved just to get the bare minimum of services that were discussed. This was because the person I originally dealt with, the owner's son Steve, had made threats to vandalize my property and to put a lien on my home if I didn't pay him for services that had not been completed. If you're considering hiring this vendor, please read: I contracted this company because I was told that the job could be completed before a strict deadline by Steve. After the initial visit, Steve asked me to call him on several occasions to schedule - and I felt like I had to hunt him down to get responses. When I did reach him, I told him I needed to swap a service out for painting 2 areas. The day before work was supposed to begin, he TEXTED that he could only do the work AFTER my deadline. When I responded, obviously not happy, he said "Listen if you want to play games I will give your money back in a heartbeat." This after he tried to pass a $150 charge off from ANOTHER customer...and then acted like he was doing me a favor for waiving it. On any other occasion, that would have turned me off as a client - so unprofessional. But he (begrudgingly) said he would send someone in the morning for 3 hours. Mind you, he quoted me a "day rate" - but honestly, if the services were done...no problem. Right on time, someone arrived to take care of the work. He seemed rushed...and after an hour and a half, he left because "the work was done." So I called Steve. He laughed about it and said that's how day rates work and tried to equate it to my business. I explained that the services had not been completed. He said if I didn't pay, he'd send someone to "rip out all the f***ing work we just did" and then texted a threat to put a lien on my property. Mind you, he was charging me 1200 for 90 minutes of work and no paint. I tried to text photos of the work not finished, only to discover that after threatening me, he blocked my phone number. So I called his office to leave a message that I'd be happy to pay for services when they are completed. When I shared what happened, they were horrified. The owner/Steve's father spoke with me, he said he would send someone out as "that isn't how they do business." Sure enough, the next morning the same person was out to paint. After he left, the owner called and asked how it went. I responded that it was a little sloppy and you could still see the color underneath. He just said "great" and then they collected my money. Was too tired to argue, but spent most of today painting another coat and fixing some of the work that was just sloppy. Had the services actually turned out to be well done...I would have given this company a better overall rating. But between unprofessional behavior, threats, and moderate quality work...I can't justify giving this company anything above an F, despite the apologies and effort made.

It was done within the time frame and the condo was left clean. We are having a small issue with a couple of chips, but Steve Spector has been more than attentive to it.

Ken and all the guys at Mr. Contractor have restored my faith in humanity. After a negative experience with a contractor I was very cautious of wanting to hire another group. However from day 1 there was no hesitation as Ken was able to reassure the quality of work and share plenty of references and photos of work previously done. Mr contractor is definition of a pleasant experience. There was no deviation of the allotted week contract to complete work. As my last experience was a true nightmare I csn truly speak on the incredible attention to detail these guys brought each day. They are extremely respectful of your time and if they say they'll be there at a specific time, they'll be there. And when they show up its to work! They would lay sheets and cardboard down in high traffic areas and even take there shoes off in the bad weather. They cleaned up there workspace each day dust pan and brush or even a vacuum. They never were intrusive and all very polite. I don't think any of these guys smoked so they don't take smoke breaks. From the minute they show up they get down to business. If they forget or need a tool or material they have many counterparts who drop off what's needed so they never have to stop working. They gave plenty of personal suggestions and open communication which allowed smooth understanding of end result. Each aspect was closely reviewed by the team allowing me to let my guard down. The tile guy IS AMAZING, I'm not sure if he even ate but it was precision at its finest. I'm not a contractor or any much of construction guy but these guys did it right. Before leaving and accepting final payment they tried everything out and made sure I had no other questions or concerns. There is no doubt I would hire these guys again. I've even talked to Ken about hiring the team for other jobs during this job. The price may have been a little higher than some other quotes but you truly get what you pay for and again I'd do it all over again. I used his recommendations on where to purchase tile BELL TILE NORTHRN LIBERTIES. Joe was a great guy. The glass shower guys MICHAELS glass showed up hours after I called and measured out my custom door. A++++++++++ I'd gladly verbally share my pleasant experience with any of those who have questions.

Great. The work was completed in one day and the guys were great with my dogs. My new doors are awesome. At the beginning, there was some downtime while we tried to schedule the work, but everything worked out great in the end.

Very well. Steve Spector evaluated and appraised the work required. Steve also provided very helpful suggestions for possible alternatives. Steve provided three different options and helped establish the pros & cons for each design alternative. The work was done professionally and the project was completed on time. The costs were right on the button and there were no surprises. Mr. Contractor would be an excellent choice for anyone needing work on their house. I could not be happier with the results. High marks to Steve and the entire crew, from the office staff to the Master Carpenter and his crew. Mr. Contractor hits the trifecta: Integrity, reliability and excellent quality work.

Excellent! Ken explained the whole process, timetable and introduced us to "the team of pros" before beginning work. They skillfully removed the wall and flawlessly patched and matched the woodwork, hardwood floors and ceilings. AWESOME JOB! This group takes great pride in their work and truly cares about their client.

Called Mr Contractor for a quote on a simple bathroom remodel, needed a shower installed with some plumbing and electrical work. A man named Barry came and was unable to give me a quote on the spot, he said he needed to go over it in the office. The next day he texted me a quote that was 4x bigger than his competition for the exact same work. When I asked him to justify or itemize the price he ceased all contact with me. Super unprofessional to ignore reasonable questions and also to quote a price so far out of market. I would NOT recommend this contractor.

Barry from Mr Contractor was great. He was flexible on time for estimate and first day start time. Work was done quickly and was high quality. Would definitely use them again.

They came on time and had everything completed in two days.......loved their work.

I am sure that this company is good at what it does but accountability is not one of them. I understand that appointments have to reschedule and I was accommodating but when I call and you say you are going to be somewhere at a certain time and you said this isn't going to work out. That's not professional at all. I made myself available for 3 appointments and that's how this company handled it. Just horrible.