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Last update on April 25, 2025

Reviewed in February 2013
They had a subcontractor install the unit and when I tried to call the subcontractor, HVAC Warehouse said they were no longer affiliated with that subcontractor. It took them a long time to do the initial work because they were at the mercy of that subcontractor. It's really hard to put the...
HVAC Warehouse
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Reviewed in November 2015
The work was done by Paul Basiak who, although appeared young, was outstanding in his commitment and attention to detail. Some tiles in our Mastr Bath shower had lost their glazing and were turning black and the grout was impossible to clean as it continued to turn black with mold. Paul found...
Wolak Interiors LLC
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Reviewed in September 2011
Contractor was a true craftsman and did beautiful work, used good subcontractors and kept control of them. He stayed on budget and all change orders were discussed and approved before being executed.
Cross Remodeling Inc
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Reviewed in December 2010
Superior work as always. Small, 2-man operation. Prompt, thoughtful, quality work reasonably priced. YNE was a subcontractor on kitchen remodel, so they've been in the house several times. Highly recommended.
Your Neighborhood Electrician
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Reviewed in October 2022
Overall good work. Project managers needed to be more engaged, subcontractors cut corners or were not that skilled, ending up needing to go back and correct problems.
Legendary Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2011
They were great. He is a general contractor and all of the subcontractors he brought in were top notch. There was nobody that came in that made me feel uncomfortable. I was able to give them a key to do what they needed to do, which was really important to me because I had my kids around. I...
Chesapeake Atlantic Development Group LLC
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Reviewed in January 2011
They did the entire remodeling. They did great work. I liked their responsiveness and their subcontractors. They were on schedule which I was concerned about because it was such a big job but they definitely remained on schedule. They were very professional and the finished product was very...
That Cabinet Place
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Reviewed in December 2011
They gave us several references whom we got in touch with and all had no problems with them and the work we saw gave us excellent ideas for our own house. They began on time and said that it would be completed within six weeks. They were done within six weeks with the exception of one...
R A JONES INC
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Reviewed in November 2011
Overall we were very happy with the quality of work performed by Total Home Improvement. We were especially pleased with the workman who were on site for the three months of the renovation. We felt that they knew their craft and were pleasant to be around. The subcontractors that were used had a...
Total Home Improvements
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