Manfredia's Carpentry & General Contracting, LLC

Overall, the experience working with Wally was extremely frustrating and far below our expectations. Wally is a nice guy, but ultimately oversold and over-committed his ability to complete the job in a timely manner. His original estimate for completion was 2-3 months, but took 13 months. The process was very disruptive to our family’s everyday living, and the way Wally managed the project and communication was sub-optimal. On average, 1-2 guys would show up for a few hours of work one day of each week. The tasks completed were not always on par or in the right order, resulting in constant rework throughout the process. Often, we would go weeks without anyone coming to the house or receiving updates, leaving messes that we were forced to work around and clean up on our own. Subcontractors were hit or miss as they came through, often not knowing what they were supposed to be completing while on the job or expressing frustration with critical activities not being completed prior to their arrival. Scheduling was unclear and plans frequently changed last minute, resulting in a constant nagging inconvenience of accommodating workers in and out of the house for an entire year+. The end result was good, but not great. The craftsmanship is solid, but finishing work was poor. The lack of attention to detail, constant rework, and sloppy finishing led to us completing tasks on our own time and dollar just to move the project along. We chose Wally based on his strong reputation on Angie’s List and his willingness to work with us on specific design requirements. When other contractors interviewed said something “wasn’t possible,” Wally said he would make it happen. However, the poor sequencing of activities, significant amount of rework, egregious timelines, and lack of attention to detail/quality control throughout the process will result in us choosing another contractor in the future.

Easy to work with, responsive to customer requests, delivers quality work. Already hired him again to other projects in our home.

Work went well overall. I had to point out something that had been overlooked but once I did it was promptly corrected. An unexpected small project we needed done quickly was easily handled at a fair price, which was very helpful. Still, I often wished that there was a little better communication during some stages of the work, so that I knew ahead of time how it was going to affect my schedule and plan accordingly. It often felt like we weren't quite sure if something was a "go" until the last minute, or exactly what time to expect work to begin. Quality of all the work is very good, prices seemed reasonable, and Wally is very personable.

He came promptly, really engaged, gave us solid estimates and then did a walk through giving us some warning signs on some potential issues in other parts of the house. He was spot on--knowledgeable, thorough, professional and honest in his assessments. I would absolutely recommend him and will work with him wherever we buy!

Great, Wally and his crew were very courteous and professional. Great improvement to the exterior of our house

Wally was very responsive and extremely professional. Hi work was exceptional.

We had Manfredia's come out to do some stucco work on our house, the work went great and in a very prompt manner. We were on a bit of a time schedule with some up coming renovations but they took great care of us to ensure the work would be done on time. Looking foward to working with Manfredia's on some up coming projects! A+

Manfredia's just recently completed my roof and I could not be more pleased. From start the finish they were there to answer my questions and made sure I had all my options to choose from. The job started promptly and I am pleased to say it did not take long! The roofers were great, very courteous and made sure to move anything that could get damaged while they were tearing off the old roof which I really appreciated. The whole process was very smooth and looks fanatic! I love coming home to see my new roof, thanks for everything!

Last spring Wally and team replaced rotting door trim and old sliding doors that had become drafty and slightly leaky in wet weather. We haven't noticed any drafts or dampness this past winter and spring. They did a nice job.

I have a lot to say about Wally. First, he is a really good guy, very charismatic, and extremely responsive by phone and email, which I appreciated. He was also generous with his time, helping me out with a few extra things that went beyond what I had hired him for, and even driving over to the house one weekend evening when the old sink in my kitchen (before he started the work) was leaking. The quality of the work was very good but not excellent. For example, in the new kitchen he installed a maple butcher block counter that is beautiful but has a large mark that's obvious when the sun comes through the window (see photo). After the job was done he repeatedly promised to come fix it but never did. There were other small details which were not completely professional in quality, but most of them he addressed once I pointed them out. And overall the kitchen looks really good (see photo). My biggest complaint is that Wally is a salesman and will promise a schedule and completion date and then not come anywhere close to staying on schedule. His crew would sometimes show up, sometimes show up late, sometimes not at all - he had other jobs going at the same time and it was never clear how he prioritized my job relative to other jobs. Once he started I expected him to work continuously on the kitchen until it was done, but that was not how he worked. My neighbor was also using him for a kitchen and back deck, and, again, the work is really nice overall, but he completed the job many months later than he promised. As far as pricing, it was fair, although there were a few items that he was clearly overcharging me for. To be fair, when I complained about one item in particular being way overpriced, he adjusted the price, but if I hadn't said anything, I would have been way overcharged. The electrician he was using was really bad and it took a few times of me complaining about the electric work before he got a different electrician. Eventually he did, and he was very apologetic. He was very flexible when I changed things last minute, and tried to work with me to make sure I was happy. And certainly some small part of the overall delays was due to my changing plans on a few items. But overall, the reason I would not hire him again was because of how frustrating it was to be promised a completion date, then have it pushed back, then be promised a new completion date, then have it pushed back, etc. And from my neighbor's experience, this wasn't just a fluke or one-time issue. I know it's not unusual for contractors to work like this, but it was pretty extreme.

Manfredia's workmanship was excellent, and they were highly professional - arriving on time, cleaning up, and paying attention to detail. We had a problem with one part shipped from the door manufacturer, and Manfredia resolved it in a satisfactory manner. We would hire them again for any additional work. The price was not the cheapest, but for an important one-time job that shows off your house, you want the best.

took a bit longer than expected, but good price and very good work. Some nice extra touches.

We were given a time frame over the summer 2017. Final invoices were not given to use until a year later, May 2018,. The pocket door was not insulated properly, and in November 2017, there was cold air rushing in (so badly we could see our breath), right before Thanksgiving. The painters had to redo the paint job due to all the errors and bad work that we pointed out with stickies all over doors, walls, and trim. This was a small bathroom on a cement slab, off the back door to the house. We were given the impression this would be complete by end of summer - they were STILL working on it over Thanksgiving, until the winter, and never fully completed the project until May 2018.

Wally and his team did an amazing job with our kitchen remodel. He gave great suggestions as we worked through the project and the result is a beautifully remodeled kitchen. Whenever we hit a snag during the project, he had an answer and a quick resolution. I plan on hiring him again for another project soon.

I sent him a note to let him know he was a little high. He came out timely. He was the highest of three quotes.

Great, Wally and his crew were courteous and attentive to our needs. Clean up was great and job was finished on time.

Manfredia's Carpentry has always performed quality work on time and on budget. First 2 bathrooms, 2 bay windos and sliding glass door and now chair rail, hardwood floors and baseboard. They were not the cheapest nor most expensive however the quality of their work and professionalism is outstanding. Walley is the first guy I call and usually the last. Thank you Manfredia's Carpentry team for another great job!

The work performed was wonderful. All of the work that was performed was completed in a timely manner. The gentleman that completed the job were polite and professional. I would highly recommend this company for any work you would require at your home.

I've used them three or four times and I am very, very, very pleased. They're all good. In fact I just referred them to my neighbor.

This was our second time using Manfreida Carpentry, and we will definitely use this company again. Previously, Wally installed a door and storm door on the back of our house, as well as a small section of gutter and a downspout. The job was completed in a single day. Pleased with his work, and anxious to address some additional problem areas, we contacted Wally this past winter to address two problems: openings created by a previous owner on the side of our house under a dining room window bump out and a crawl space that contains pipes (which have been freezing) for a downstairs bathroom. Wally initially came to our house and inspected the areas of concern. He then wrote an estimate an emailed it to us. During the initial estimate, Wally carefully examined the dining room bump out and discussed some of his concerns, which included some problems with our siding and likely water penetration behind the siding. Wally explained the reasons behind his assessment and I felt confident that he was trying to prevent me from superficially addressing the areas of concern. Face to face, Wally clearly answered all of my questions, and I had many. Wally understood our monetary constraints and presented us with several different options for dealing with the observed problem. We ultimately decided to purchase new siding. After the siding was installed, by Ryan, who did most of this work, Wally proceeded to insulate and repair the areas of initial concern. We also decided to add capping to all of our windows and a new front screen door. We were pleased with the quality of the work and impressed that whenever we had a question or concern, it was addressed promptly.

This was our second time using Manfreida Carpentry, and we will definitely use this company again. Previously, Wally installed a door and storm door on the back of our house, as well as a small section of gutter and a downspout. The job was completed in a single day. Pleased with his work, and anxious to address some additional problem areas, we contacted Wally this past winter to address two problems: openings created by a previous owner on the side of our house under a dining room window bump out and a crawl space that contains pipes (which have been freezing) for a downstairs bathroom. Wally initially came to our house and inspected the areas of concern. He then wrote an estimate an emailed it to us. During the initial estimate, Wally carefully examined the dining room bump out and discussed some of his concerns, which included some problems with our siding and likely water penetration behind the siding. Wally explained the reasons behind his assessment and I felt confident that he was trying to prevent me from superficially addressing the areas of concern. Face to face, Wally clearly answered all of my questions, and I had many. Wally understood our monetary constraints and presented us with several different options for dealing with the observed problem. We ultimately decided to purchase new siding. After the siding was installed, by Ryan, who did most of this work, Wally proceeded to insulate and repair the areas of initial concern. We also decided to add capping to all of our windows and a new front screen door. We were pleased with the quality of the work and impressed that whenever we had a question or concern, it was addressed promptly.

The company was very professional and neat and conciseness about service. They were willing to work with us if our schedule varied. We've used them 2 or 3 times and we plan on using them again. It was a very pleasant experience.

We had Manfredia Construction install, stain, and paint our first floor stair railing. Wally and his team were polite, professional, and cleaned up each day. Wally was very responsive throughout the process and was easily reached by phone or email to answer our questions. He offered creative solutions to unexpected issues, ensuring the work was completed to our satisfaction. The construction and craftsmanship is impeccable and we are very happy with the results. We hope to use Manfredia's services again in the near future.

Wally was punctual on his arrival to our estimate. His explanations were through, concise and defined the work with expertise. He demonstrated amazing professionalism by wearing shoe coverings from the very outset as well. After 3 estimates his work came in the cheapest and he was punctual with contracts and such. We were very hampered by weather throughout the process due to the immense amount of rain/wind/snow and such throughout which delayed many processes. Although it is tough to live with a tarp on your roof, wally was very diligent in checking leaks, any issues with tarps (even when we were out of town) and any wind issues. He was open and honest throughout and fast to respond about cost increases due to upgrades and any issues that arise. He would send detailed bills about his work. He subcontracts for Electrical, Plumbing and Tile work...and his subs are exceptional (they even sent our tub back three times because of minimal specks of color they didnt like because they wanted to be perfect) Wally and Manfredia Construction is a small operation, typically only one or two guys working which can slow progress compared to other companies, but the attention to detail and the opinions of the homeowners makes the wait worth it. Wally and his team were consistently communicating (even with neurotic homeowners who were very anxious to finish). The work takes time, but you will not question the quality at the end (slow and steady wins the race.....no question about quality). Wally and his team really became like a family member to us. He would consistently ask and invite us to see the work he was doing and welcomed any opinions or questions. He was open, honest and a professional throughout (he even worked some Saturdays and Sunday to help us get to to the end....amazing). It was actually sad to get the key back and pay our final payment. I would strongly recommend him again (hes already given some estimates for future work with us). He is the contractor for our future and for our first ever renovation he made the process easy. All renovations are stressful and he tries his best to be open, honest and detailed in his work. As with any renovation there will be increases, and his increases were truly what was best for our family and our future. He was concerned about our safety and well being before anything else which shows compassion and caring for his clients.

Wally and his crew were exceptional in every way. They were responsive and on budget. They worked hard with great attention to detail. Wally is very customer focused, knowledgable and made good suggestions. We are very happy with the quality and Wally certainly has our recommendation.