Sweet Success Contractors specialize in restoration and repairs to Pittsburgh’s older homes, helping them to retain their charm and character, while catering to the discerning homeowner who is looking for something exceptional. Our purpose is to combine your vision with our considerable imagination and experience, educating clients beyond their horizon.
By utilizing state-of-the-art tools and industry best practices combined with generous attention to customer service, we ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. The majority of our clients are repeat customers. But, don’t take our word for it, peruse a decade of Angie’s List Super Service Awards and hundreds of satisfied customers.
Business highlights
24 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Color consultations and design ideas. Custom millwork and epoxy patching. Deck, fence, and porch repairs and refinishing. Exotic and industrial coatings. Painting-interior and exterior (including paint removal.) Renovations and repairs to: plaster (including texture matching), drywall, moldings, floors. Stucco repairs. Wall and ceiling resurfacing. Wallpaper repair and removal. Water damage and mold repairs. Wood refinishing.
I thought very well. This was my second time using Sweet Success. I had my tenant call Chris and schedule an appointment. Chris called me to confirm that he would begin the work in a few days and also provided me with an estimate via phone. I told him to go ahead and do the work. He called me when he completed the work and again the estimate he provided me was right on target when the work was completed. He asked if he should mail me the receipt/bill for the work and I confirmed and told him that I would mail him the check for the work. He was very accommodating.
Description of Work: The kitchen plumbing in my rental property was leaking.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
TRENT H.
03/2007
5.0
plastering
 + -1 more
I thought it went very well. When I contacted Chris, he was pretty much on target with establishing his planned start time. He provided me an estimate for the work and when I viewed the job he had done, was very much impressed with the quality of his work and also with the great estimate which also was on target when the work was completed.
Description of Work: Sweet Success repaired the kitchen ceiling in my rental property, and reseated the toilet in the above floor bathroom which initially caused the problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$725
SUE M.
03/2007
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
 + 0 more
He was conscientious, meticulous in his work, and the quality satisfied us.
Description of Work: We had our deck sanded and refurbished.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
MICHELLE B.
02/2007
5.0
countertops, handyman service
 + 0 more
Chris was able to give me an estimate within two days of my call. He wrote a contract for me even though the job was small. He estimated it would be several weeks before he could do the work (which was fine) and he called me within three weeks to set a day. He was on time and did a wonderful job. It seems I do not have 90-degree angles in the room but he was able to install the vanity in an attractive way. He focused on details both during the job and during his cleanup afterwards. I was thoroughly pleased and will most definitely call him for work in the future. I will not hesitate to recommend him to friends and relatives.
Description of Work: Chris removed an old vanity/sink in my bathroom and installed a new one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
ELIZABETH S.
01/2007
5.0
plumbing, interior painters, doors
 + 1 more
GREAT! Will definitely use again and recommend. High integrity: did what he said he would, on time. Flexible and responsive, excellent communication - he kept me up-to-date, no wondering what was going on. Personable. Did a great job with a challenging ceiling touch-up. His painting estimate was not the cheapest, however he can do more than just paint, which is why we chose him. We had a great experience with Sweet Success, I highly recommend this contractor.
Description of Work: Interior painting of kitchen, small dinning room, hallway and finished basement in town home. Also: planned/fixed doors, patching, ceiling spot painting, replaced disposal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
RYAN G.
01/2007
4.0
plastering, interior painters
 + 0 more
Extremely nice and professional. Handled all work in a timely manner. Followed up w/ me a week after the work was completed to make sure everything was OK and I was happy with the work.
Description of Work: Plastered holes in 3 walls and painted 2 rooms w/trim and the upstairs and downstairs hallways. Hung a large piece of art and 2 pictures on walls.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
BARRY F.
12/2006
5.0
wallpaper removal, woodworking, interior painters
 + 1 more
Chris is a perfectionist with integrity.
Description of Work: Removal of wallpaper, priming plus two coats of latex for ceilings and oil for all baseboards, crown molding, doors, and window trim in six rooms of my home plus the exterior entry. Three men working ten or more hour days for one full week.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,725
LISA F.
12/2006
5.0
contractors, interior painters
 + 0 more
We couldn't be more please with the job Chris and his team performed. His estimate was very reasonable, and he did not stray from it when it came time to settle the bill. His prep work and painting were top-notch. We have had some nightmare experiences with other painters, and some of the work he had to do was made harder because of their negligence. With very little fuss, he righted those situations. Additionally, and again for very reasonable prices, he took care of several small projects that previous contractors had neglected to finish, which had been the source of frustration to us for years in some cases. Over the course of about 1-1/2 weeks, he not only did a superb job painting several significant projects, but also took care of the details that others had neglected, leaving our house in the best shape it has been in since we moved here over six years (and many projects/contractors) ago.
Description of Work: 1. Painted interior entry way, foyer, kitchen, and living room. 2. Repaired and painted rotted patches under the eaves of the third story and porch roofs. 3. Provided other repair and carpentry services while working on items 1 and 2, above.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
FREDRIC O.
12/2006
5.0
plastering, interior painters
 + 0 more
Chris was straight forward about any additional costs over his original bid. He and his co-workers put in extra time so that they could keep on schedule. Their preparation work was thorough and in our opinion made the final results look spectacular. Chris was always helpful and patient in exactly matching our color and finish choices. When the job was completed his team left our house clean and tidy. Even the remaining paint cans had been labeled for future reference.
Description of Work: Contracted to paint living room, bedroom and dining room including plaster work, moulding, and trim. Had to correct extensive damage in plaster ceiling and walls from installation of recessed lighting fixtures by electricians.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,750
MARK M.
11/2006
5.0
deck cleaning
 + -1 more
Chris and his workers were reliable, friendly and trustworthy. Chris was clearly committed to producing a quality result and was proud of his work. The job took longer and cost more than was initially anticipated, due to the unusual difficulty of removing unique, previous products from the deck. Chris gave me an option to keep the job within the original budget which was essentially going with a darker stain on the horizontals, however, I decided to go for additional sanding which meant more labor, so that we could use the color that I initially selected. The job turned out well and I plan to employ Chris again for additional work.
Description of Work: Restored a large, irregular multi-story red cedar deck (includes walls and lots of railing) via powerwashing, chemicals, sanding and applied an extender and multiple coats of stain. Given the difficulty of removing the old finishes, the job required approximately 16 person/days.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600
Malinda H.
11/2006
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
Chris and I had discussed this job back in the summer when he did painting on our shed and awnings. He called us late in September to finalize the plans and start work on the deck. What started out as a routine powerwash and staining (about a 2 day job) turned into a complete redo of the deck because of a poorly done staining by another company 2 years before. Chris gave us all the options available to us including 'painting' the deck, but we wanted to be able to use stain so that the wood grain would show through, and I am so glad we made that decision. Chris and Luke put in 6 long days getting the deck sanded and stained, most of them 10 - 12 hours long, and the deck looks beautiful! It looks better than brand new. I would recommend Sweet Success to anyone. Chris may cost only a slight bit more than another estimate, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and with Sweet Success I felt that the work that was done was excellent quality. I am totally happy with it.
Description of Work: Started out as a powerwash and restaining of our deck, but because of a job that was done poorly by another company 2 years before, it ended up being a complete redo including sanding the entire deck, putting on deck extender, and staining the deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
MARY A.
10/2006
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Chris was prompt and friendly, but seemed intimidated some some of the bigger jobs: specifically removal of debris. He works alone and only had his truck and no dumping contracts, so removal would have been a problem.
Description of Work: An estimate was given for various projects, including removal of some doors and framing in the basement, removal of carpet and pad from five rooms, removal of ceramic tile from a hall and one room, replacing a screen door handle, sealing a sidewalk, repairing a porch rail and a window sill.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
BRUCE L.
10/2006
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
For the estimate, Chris called and said that we was running five minutes late. When I asked about having the ceiling replaced with sheet rock, he said that it was fixable and would cost less. Because of my schedule, it was difficult to schedule the work (he wanted the come a couple days that I was not available). The day the work was done, Chris and his helper Luke showed up on time and were very courteous. I showed Chris a couple spots that we had not discussed and he added them to the work to be performed. They worked until nine at night to ensure that the work was completed in a single day. I would hire Chris again to work on my house.
Description of Work: Repair of a plaster ceiling that was sagging, repair of some other small holes in the plaster, priming for painting, installed a new light fixture in the ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$675
WESTON M.
10/2006
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
Chris was not only polite, but thorough and professional in his work. Although he was booked up for several weeks, he didn't forget about our need and called back when he said he would to set up an appointment to come out to do the work. He was on time and did a very good job.
Description of Work: Chris re-caulked a bump-out bay window roof so rain can't blow in and also repaired the living room ceiling where a can-light was placed and where water had blown in. Fixed around the can casing and repainting a small area in the ceiling. He also painted the whole, outside bay window area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
TERRI T.
10/2006
5.0
drywall
 + -1 more
Chris (owner) provided me with a good estimate considering the work that was done and the timely fashion it was done in. I am completely satisfied with the job, would use his company again and would also recommend him to others.
Description of Work: I recently had French drains installed on the bottom floor of my split level home. Sweet Success came in and repaired the drywall along the parameter of the family room, extra room and small closet. The baseboard was also cleaned and replaced and the drywall painted to match the original wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$490
LISA P.
10/2006
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
Chris performed the work with his helper in three long days rather than the original five days estimated. He was also able to get to the job before winter, which is why we chose him. The job was done neatly and the clean up afterward was acceptable. The price was considerably higher than the other quote we received, so we will still get other estimates before using his services again.
Description of Work: Pressure washed exterior trim, fascia, underside of porch roof, and shutters. Repaired wood where necessary, primed and painted the above mentioned.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
JAMES K.
10/2006
5.0
drywall, interior painters
 + 0 more
They did an excellent job. They were prompt and offered good advice as to what to do before we sold our house.
Description of Work: Inside painting and dry wall repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
AMY A.
09/2006
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing
 + 0 more
First of all, Chris returned our phone call right away. He set up a time him to give us an estimate. He was prompt and very professional. He gave us a written estimate and his professional opinion of what would look best with our homes brick. Chris and his helper came out to do the work as promised. If he was going to be late because of traffic, etc. He always phoned us. He was an extremely hard worker, often working 12+ hours a day to complete the job. They were neat, covering our concrete patio below, cleaning up their tools at the end of the day, etc. They were meticulous, often using small brushes to get those hard to reach spots. They were friendly and professional at all times. Bottom line, we HIGHLY recommend this company to others. The level of expertise and professionalism was beyond compare. Our deck looks fantastic!
Description of Work: Sweet Success pressure washed the entire deck, applied deck extender and stained the entire deck, including underside. This was a very large, two story deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,950
Malinda H.
08/2006
5.0
house painters
 + -1 more
I was very pleased with the work Chris did on the shed and particularly the aluminum awnings. He is very professional, his estimate was competitive and the work he did is excellent. I would most definitely use Sweet Success painting again, as a matter of fact I am having them clean and paint my deck this fall!
Description of Work: Painted Outdoor storage shed, and power washed, treated, and painted aluminum awnings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
SUSAN H.
08/2006
5.0
concrete repair, deck cleaning, pressure washing
 + 1 more
Job looked good after first pass, except rain that evening made a few spots look bad. Chris came out on Saturday to complete the touchups.
Description of Work: Pressure washed deck and house siding adjacent to deck, caulked damaged steps, reseated nails/screws, stained deck 2 coats
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
DEBBIE M.
08/2006
5.0
contractors, doors
 + 0 more
Very good. Chris had his carpenter make contact for the estimate. We agreed to have Sweet Success do the work. They quickly ordered the doors & scheduled a work date which accommodated my work schedule. The workers arrived on time and worked efficiently. They were very polite and neat. We are satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: They purchased and replaced 6 interior doors in our house. One door was a metal fireproof door from the garage to the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,510
DEV C.
08/2006
5.0
pressure washing, house painters
 + 0 more
Chris was on time; I felt comfortable giving him access to the house while I was gone (for toilet access); work was meticuluous; no surprises; price on the hight side but I figured I was paying for no hassle quality work; he is apparently a busy man; originally estimated many weeks before he could get to it; surprised me by calling within two weeks and offering to do the job within the next few days (someone had cancelled). I felt some pressure (I was waiting for other bids), but accepted due to his reputation; invoice had detailed account of work to be done and excluded; one third down; professional;
Description of Work: Power wash large deck; two coats of paint; caulk major cracks;
Chris was very professional. He performed work in very timely manner. He made excellent suggestions in line with our price range and goal for the project. The final result looks far better than anticipated. Chris always called with any concerns/ideas throughout the project and always attained approval prior to proceeding. We would highly recommend him and will hire him for future projects as needed.
Description of Work: Repaired the front porch including replacing stairs and ball-asters, power washing, wood repair, painting/sealing of stair surfaces, porch surface, and latticework. They did the same work on 15x20' deck including replacement of some rotted wood. They also power washed and sealed a concrete pad and stairs, added a new hand rail to porch, and cleaned the gutters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
MIKE F.
07/2006
5.0
contractors, handyman service, house painters
 + 1 more
Chris did the job well. He communicated well throughout the process. He was willing to use my own paint and hang shutters that I had painted. I'd be happy to have Chris perform other handyman services in the future. Also, Chris was very competitive with his estimate and pricing. He could have been a little more responsive to phone calls initially, but that got better once the job got going.
Description of Work: Hung 8 vinyl shutters on 2nd and 3rd story windows. Also painted trim.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
LINDA A B.
06/2006
5.0
handyman service
 + -1 more
They were an excellent father and son team. They were very professional, prompt, dependable, courteous, detail oriented, and had quick response time.
Description of Work: I'm getting ready to move, so I had to get the house up to the ''code'' before selling. Misc. handyman requests: 1) Handrail installations - deck & basement 2) Screen door replacements 3) Replacing attic fan belt 4) Installing 5 additional fire alarms 5) Fix outside siding 6) Replacing fire door 7) Staining of various woodwork. The price included all labor and materials.
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Service Categories
Interior Painting,
Plaster,
Drywall,
Exterior Painting,
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Pressure Washing,
Decks and Porches,
Deck Maintenance,
General Remodeling,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Doors
FAQ
SWEET SUCCESS CONTRACTORS is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SWEET SUCCESS CONTRACTORS accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, SWEET SUCCESS CONTRACTORS does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, SWEET SUCCESS CONTRACTORS offers a 0% senior discount.
No, SWEET SUCCESS CONTRACTORS does not offer emergency services.
No, SWEET SUCCESS CONTRACTORS does not offer warranties.
SWEET SUCCESS CONTRACTORS offers the following services: Color consultations and design ideas. Custom millwork and epoxy patching. Deck, fence, and porch repairs and refinishing. Exotic and industrial coatings. Painting-interior and exterior (including paint removal.) Renovations and repairs to: plaster (including texture matching), drywall, moldings, floors. Stucco repairs. Wall and ceiling resurfacing. Wallpaper repair and removal. Water damage and mold repairs. Wood refinishing.