Mike Fusco Builder

Excellent! We were so apprehensive to build a custom home when we couldn't be there every day to oversee the project( we were 5 states away). Mike kept us up to date with photo's and progress reports. He met up with us to select finishes and was so helpful giving us tips and recommendations. Top quality workmanship. Truly and very happy with our forever home.

Working with Mike was a wonderful experience. We communicated weekly for months during the construction of my home. At the time, I was living in another state and had full confidence that my home would be a superior project under Mike's guidance and direction. Eleven years later my home is still standing. Individuals who visit my residence marvel at the construction, details and features that mark Mike's gifted abilities. Most importantly, Mike is an honest man and a person of integrity. In an industry where many builders produce a inferior product or "cut corners", Mike did not subscribe to those devious business practices. Mike was entrusted with the biggest financial investment I had ever made while I lived in another state. Some individuals thought I foolish to place so much trust in this contractor. I however was not disappointed at the results. In fact he exceeded my expectations. Eleven years later a relationship that began as a business arrangement evolved into a family friend.

Mike Fusco is an excellent builder and contractor. He built a house for me and a house for my daughter immediately afterwards. Mike was the ultimate professional. He was thorough and conscientious and demanded good work from his workers. Additional, he did his best to make sure that the job was done within budget without cutting corners. I would recommend Mike to anyone who needed a good builder.

Mike's attention to detail in even the initial small handyman projects was what had me bring him back for the additional work. Mike, unfortunately, suffered with some serious health issues while working for me (they've now been resolved, thankfully!), and yet he still ensured that everything he did in my home was done to as close to perfection as possible (hard to do with my home being so unlevel...). Mike took every opportunity in every step of the process to inform me of what needed to be done, and the best and most cost effective way to do it. When coming across unexpected snags (i.e. after pulling the old laundry area down and finding cracked support beams), he was always up front about what things were going to cost, how it needed to be fixed, and how long it would take. Mike is one of those rare workers who is not only honest to a fault, but is not happy until he has completed his projects to the complete satisfaction of his customer AND himself. He offered me many opportunities along the way, many of which I politely declined, to learn how to do some of the smaller tasks in order to save me money. Mike is ALWAYS either available to reach via phone, or will get back with you very quickly. I will definitely have Mike back for future projects - when you find someone who is trustworthy, tries to save you money, and has the 100% pride in his work that Mike does, why would I hire anyone else?

He arrived prepared and ready to work, he explained all that needed to be done as he went along, the workmanship was very good with little to no mess left behind. I will be hiring Mike again for the next project.

Got a call from Mike. Nice guy. He explained that he couldn't take it on right now due to health issues, but I also got the sense that the job wasn't really worth it for him.

I'll be honest, I think this guy is crazy. I'm not trying to be defamatory - that's my honest opinion. If he isn't on some kind of medication, I think he needs to be. If he would have confined himself to simply saying that he didn't think he could help us, or that he didn't think a pre-manufactured house was a good idea, that would have been ok. We'd heard that from other general contractors we'd approached before, and that's what I was expecting. Instead, I was subjected to high pressure sales pitches, with him trashing our house so badly - that I had worked over a year on just to get - that I was almost in tears. He constantly bragged about how smart he was, and all of his so-called qualifications, and kept talking and talking - so much that I could not get a word in edgewise. He came across as the worst combination of a stereotypical used car salesman and a bully, honestly. I don't know how he ever made it on Angie's list, but I think he should be removed promptly! Maybe he used to be good at one point, but if that was ever true, something has definitely changed for the worse.

Mike was very knowledgeable and did great work. Even provided some tips for some DIY items that I could do later.

Went great! Mike does fantastic work and he is very good at getting the job done. He’s a bit on the chatty side, but he really delivered a well finished product.

Great! It looks professionally done and is perfect for that door.

Very well. Shingles match and roof looks great.

The quality of the work was good, however more tasks should have been completed in the allotted 4 hour timeframe. Upon arrival, Mike's drill was not charged and ready for use, which is unacceptable and delayed starting the work. He also didn't prioritize the tasks in order to compensate for the equipment not being ready for use. Additionally, he moves very slowly which henders getting tasks done in a timely manner. All of our tasks were relatively simple handyman tasks that we expected a professional contractor to move through rather quickly and simply didn't meet our expectations. Mike does quality work, but he moves to slow for our liking and we should've received more work for the money. We have to finish a portion of the work he started but didn't complete which we aren't pleased with. We question his ability to take on minor or major projects and complete them in a timely fashion and therefore wouldn't hire him again. We would recommend Mike, but he just isn't for us because we expect good quality, good price and timeliness.

Mike is a knowledgeable builder who does excellent quality work. He doesn’t take short cuts and takes pride in his work. He had the experience and expertise to quickly resolve unforeseen problems that arose on the job. I had complete confidence in him and the job he did.

Prettty good. Mike completed all the items on my list and a few extra tasks too. My only issue is that he changed our appointment time at the last minute. He did arrive on time on the new time.

I ended up delaying the project, but Mike was great to work with. He patiently explained the requirements to get the job done correctly and without cutting corners. The time wasn't right for me now, but I will work with him in the future.

Mike overcame several obstacles due to the house being 41 years old. It appears things were done differently when the house was built. He persevered and the job done perfectly. Mike was very knowledgeable. He actually is an expert on high end remodels. I looked at some of projects and determined that he would be the go-to guy when I re-do my kitchen. Good experience.

Writing review for Angie list Mike did a great job! I am very happy with his work. We worked together. I was helping with the work and this saved me on the project. We stained and applied polyurethane to the shoe molding I wanted to install. The trim joints were so tight I there was no need for putty. Maybe one place and it was less than 1/16 of a inch gap maybe if that. With stained trim I appreciated his tight tolerances on the molding. Looks like the trim grew there. Mike is detail oriented and also taught me how to install the trim myself. Mike was willing to teach me and give me pointers to help me save money for DIY. His work is very neat and he is a easy going person to work with. The finish he applied to the trim is smooth and looks great! The tight fitting cuts looked good. He is a master carpenter as I can see. He will be working on my home more in the future. He is a conscientious carpenter. Mike also helped with a few smaller issues on my flooring. I am very happy with the services performed and would recommend him.

Mike Fusco provides exceptional service to his customers. He responded to my phone calls, emails and was available to address concerns I had regarding the development of my project. The service he provided especially with regard to garbage disposal, left me satisfied and content with his work. I have not used other contractors since being introduced to Mike Fusco about 8 years ago. Anyone who retains his service will be satisfied with the quality of his work.

Mr. Fusco was very responsive to our requests and very helpful in determining how to fix our issues. He made an appointment that was very convenient, came on time, and finished the work in a timely manner. We were very pleased with his work and would definitely hire him again.

I called Mike for a quote on a residential living room addition. He was quick to reply, professional and punctual on our agreed date of meeting. He was easy to talk to and had a great wealth of information on building and met all of my requirements. I appreciate his understanding with my limited amount of free time (full time working mom of two kids, one a 6 month old) and the ease of being able to get in contact with him at any time. He was able to give great recommendations for the construction job and a ball park estimate. We are waiting to decide on what direction to go with the build currently but if we are able to afford Mike's level of craftsmanship I know we will be happy with him as our contractor.

The project started with the addition being constructed and then the new kitchen was built into the space, this included a custom 13 ft live edge maple bar – which was done my Mike. After completion of the new kitchen, the old kitchen was demolished and the new construction started. Mike was extremely helpful during the entire project – he had lots of great ideas and worked with us on getting the little details that we wanted. He helped us find the maple slab, that would later become one of the most beautiful live edge bars that I have seen, and he pointed us in the right direction for other items and contractors to get the finishing touches we were looking for (Flooring & Cabinets). Mike was the General Contractor and had a mostly great set of subs that worked for him, he also coordinated and worked with the other contractors that we hired – Stove Installation, Cabinets, and Flooring. This was an overall $250K project and yes, we will hire Mike again – we are already talking to him about finishing out our basement and another Addition (New Master Bath with steam room). It was pleasure working with Mike and I look forward to starting the new projects soon. As I said, Mike and his crews are not the fastest working folks - this project took almost a year to complete - some of this was due to weather and some was due to coordination of Mike's Sub-Contractors.

We contacted Mike regarding building our forever home. We have never built a home before, so we had many questions. The conversation started with an email, but turned into a great phone conversation. Clearly Mike has great experience as a builder/contractor. He explained how the process works, where some hidden costs are, and some ways we can reduce our expenses. I completely appreciated his honesty and being upfront on our expectations. I left the conversation very comfortable that we could work with Mike and vice versa. We will keep you posted as our home progresses!

Very busy but not too busy to write long argumentative messages. Here are our last few messages: Fusco: I am geared for custom work for private individuals only. I must Pre qualify those potential clients. Good luck in you search For highly skilled licensed building contractors. Your approach Will not attract seasoned building contractors like myself. Have a good day! Me: You have a terrible attitude. Fusco: My attitude is what it needs to be for business. I am booked out till June of next year and my clients are extremely pleased with my craftsmanship and professionalism. 1.) It states in my profile I will have a phone interview with you first, there is a reason for this. That is termed a meeting of the minds, to see if I want to work with you or if you want to work with me. 2.)You also stated you will not pay for estimates. Depending on the project you will pay me for a estimate because of the time involved. I need to make a living for my time. The money for the estimate will be applied towards the project if I receive the contract. This is business and I have been in this for decades I know exactly what I need to do. My clients like me and there is a process to this. I am in business to make a good profit. I am very busy and we obviously can not do business. I must pre screen all clients to see if we can work with each other and if they are realistic as to their expectations and cost of the project. We obviously can not work with each other. Sorry it worked out this way. I am booked out till next June anyway. As I said before good luck in your search for a competent contractor. Have a Good Day! Fusco: One more I am out 45 days just to look at a project. Sorry things worked out like this. Have a Good Day!

I think emails will speak for themselves!!!! Please read the following: Heather Chapel yesterday Looking to add 2 rooms and a deck. Will be going thru bank on a renovation loan. Member suggested dates to schedule service: Morning (AM) on 11/10/2015 Morning (AM) on 11/13/2015 Morning (AM) on 11/16/2015 Mike Fusco Builder yesterday Hi, Will not be available any of those days. Please contact me at 919.901.2399 to see if there is anything I can do for you. There are things we need to discuss first. This process is way more complicated. I may also have to charge for the bid. Have a great day! Mike Mike Fusco Builder 21 hours ago Hi Heather, I was very busy when I typed the email earlier. I will need to talk with you before I proceed further. I also would like to know if you have plans and specifications drawn up? If not we will need plans and specifications. This is not a free service and is a lot of work. I need to see where your budget is at also. There are reasons for this. I do not work up bids for everyone that calls me. 98% of the people will waste my time. I do not have time for that. Hope you understand. I am interested but have to prescreen potential clients. Too many individuals waste my time. Have a great evening! Mike Fusco Heather Chapel 21 hours ago Thanks for your response. I completely understand about people wasting time. I have had 4 different people come and we go over everything with them and then we never hear back from them. We started this process back the first part of August. We want to begin renovation in the next 2-3 weeks. I doubt this will be possible since the lack of work ethic that the ones around here have. No we have no plans or drawings. We are just needing an estimate of what the cost might be. I would be happy to send you pics of what the house looks like and what we are wanting. I don't mean to sound ugly but I will not pay for an estimate. If had done so I would be out of a lot of money. We are going thru Wells Fargo with a renovation loan. If this isn't something that you are interested in I understand. Mike Fusco Builder 20 hours ago Hi Heather, I will need plans for my sub contractors and for myself to construct the project. Let's talk on the phone. Bidding projects properly is not that simple. You can talk with past and current clients. There is no way to start any project in 3 weeks. More like 3 months and winter will mess up pouring footers. This will require a phone conversation first. This way I can get you to grasp the process. A architect nis going to charge you $150.00 a hour to draw plans. I do not cost that much. There is a lot to cover. A phone conversation is a must first. I can give you a ball park number rather quickly that is why we need to talk email will not cover what needs to be discussed before a possible visit. I am very busy and it will be months before any construction begins. Call me at 919.901.2399 or send me your number Mike Fusco Builder 20 hours ago You also may not have realistic expectations on the costs to construct a project properly. It can take 2 to 3 weeks to get a building permit. Mike Fusco Builder 18 hours ago If you do not want to talk on the phone I do not have time I am very busy. Heather Chapel 1 hour ago I want to thank you for your time. I don't think you and I will work well together. I don't know if you are so busy that you don't take to the time to read your emails completely but you really need to start. There are several things that I have stated that you have obviously misconstrued. Im not a stupid women by any means. I am a nurse and as far as the construction business I have a aunt that builds 1-3 million dollar homes. She retired last year and has helped me know what my cost should be and the process involved. Im not expecting a job to start in 2-3 weeks. If you had taken the time to read the email you would have seen that I said I started this in Aug and was hoping to start it around Dec. As far as the "I don't have time!" "Im busy!" comment. You got it!! You don't have to worry about this job. You are very rude! I will be reporting you to Angie List and leaving feedback. Mike Fusco Builder 1 hour ago Ms. Chapel, I did read your emails. I do not appreciate your approach. I do not care about your aunt. I have been in this business 36 years. I am that busy and no we can not work together. I read your emails and the other contractors have not returned a bid. I do not have time right now. That is being honest. Wanting to start in 3 weeks is not realistic. Good luck in your search for a contractor I could not break ground on your project for at least 4 months. As far as the multi million dollar homes many times they are the worst people to work with. I will write a reply. I charge for bids and drawing plans. You are out of line. Have a Good Day! Mike Fusco Mike Fusco Builder 54 minutes ago I do not have time and am too busy for the time frames you want to meet with me. You are rude. My current clients waited for 8 months for me to start and I do not job hop. If your aunt knows so much then she should know you will need a set of plans and specifications to bid this properly. If you need a designer hire a architect if you will not pay me for my time. 2-3 weeks is harassment of me on your part. I am out over a month just to meet with you. On a addition you are looking at starting price of roughly $140.00 a sq ft and the price goes up from there. Decks I am at $35 a sq ft and up from there. You can put $200 a sq ft or more in a house or addition not hard to do. I can understand why the other contractors have not contacted you. The problem is you not everyone else. I offered to talk with you to explain things on the phone and you refused, obviously. Again I have a process to this for good reason. You are out of line. I am not your slave. Have a Good Day!

It went well. I decided not to build at this time.