Renovation Concepts

PJ was the only contractor we contacted that was willing to come to our home and take a look before providing an estimate. Everyone else used photos but also made the incorrect assumption about how our front porch was originally constructed and what the issue behind the crumbling was. The process itself was stretched out over two weeks roughly, but that was mainly because of the weather. PJ made a point to keep us constantly updated about when things would stop or resume. We also greatly appreciate that they lengthened the original rails to match the slightly larger stoop. We'll probably reach out once we're ready to do work on our basement!

Excellent job. We received a detailed contract and work was done exactly to the specs of this contract. PJ and his crew came when they said they would and were pleasant and easy to work with. The job site (our dining room) was broom cleaned each evening and care was taken to minimize mess in the house. The result is beautiful and so appropriate to the rest of the house.

It may sound like a simple job, but it wasn't. I wanted to replace the floor without removing the columns and the attached railings that support the roof above. P J methodically moved from column to column, raising each and replacing the floor beneath as they progressed the length of the porch. All of the old flooring was removed, including all of the nails and packaging materials. And....it was done on time, the way he always works! There's a reason I keep going back to P J. He knows his business. He's a delight to work with. And, above all, his work is the best. Go elsewhere at your own peril.

PJ is a nice guy and genuinely wanted us to be happy with his work. That said, it would have been helpful if he had actually drawn up plans and gone over them with us, working out details, before beginning the job. We also would recommend that demolition not begin until all necessary materials to complete the job have been purchased and all important materials are actually in his possession. Our estimated five week job ended up taking more than two and a half months - all that time without a usable bathroom! In fairness, much of the delay was not PJ's fault - but by the time we got to the last stages of the job, he was feeling rushed to complete it and we were just ready to have it done. As a result, we compromised on several issues and the end result was a bathroom that looked good, but was not what we had really wanted. I would also recommend that PJ either better train or monitor the young men he had doing the demolition work. Although they were friendly and polite, they managed to poke a hole in the wallboard of the adjacent room while tearing down the bathroom walls. They also were careless in dumping debris out the window - some of it landing on one of our shrubs, essentially destroying it. PJ repaired the damaged wall and we didn't even tell him about the shrub, but it left us feeling like we had let some people into our home who were careless with our home. On the other hand, Ernest, the man PJ had do the tile work for us, did a beautiful job and was consistently responsive, polite and professional.

It looks even better than I imagined because the contractor suggested the shutters . . . and they are lovely.

A can do attitude, despite the hardships during the job. PJ is a great person to work with. I would hire him again.

Service was very prompt, professional, complete, on schedule and under budget. Excellent in all respects!

It went great. He was slowed down by all the rain in April and May, but he kept coming back every sunny day to get as much done as possible. He was very conscientious and did an outstanding job.

THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST NIGHTMARE OF OUR LIVES!!!! We had multiple communication issues with this contractor. Mr. Stanley installed the moldy kitchen floorboards that were removed by ServiceMaster as a false beam to hide the transition between the old and new ceilings and will not remove it after multiple requests. The main bathroom cannot be fully used because the tile floors were not sealed and the window was left un-replaced with the trim off, exposing the room to outside elements. The windows in the kitchen and dining room also are in need of trim and we are unable to hang curtains to block off the outside world from looking in. The lazy susan in the corner cabinet has recently fallen apart as well. Mr. Stanley pulled his men at the first mention of any impairments in their work and walked off the job in November. He has since demanded final payment and filed a mechanics lien on our home!! At the advice of our attorneys, we brought in other contractors to give us estimate on how much it would cost to complete the work. It was then that we found that the work was not done to code. We now have to spend additional monies to bring the work up to code. We are living in the back room of our home and cannot move our furniture back into the house until all construction has been completed - which should have been not later than the end of November!!

It went very well. The workers are competent, courteous, and conscientious. They did an excellent job in all of the three rooms that were done. The work was done in a timely period with a minimum of household upset. The workers went out of their way to clean up every night and at the end of the job. The entire experience was excellent in all ways.

Overall I rate this as an F due to the fact we ended up in court. As such I would never use this contractor again. To be fair for the work he did complete; for the most part, was affordable and done to my satisfaction. Carpet work was good Had 3 Sliders replaced work was great. HOWEVER, he left one of the old sliders in my basement. (i.e. so he did not complete job in my opinion).

It went wonderfully. First of all, my wife and I decided to go with this company because they did not just blindly go with our design but also suggested changes that greatly improved the final product. PJ was very professional and he and his employees could always be trusted to do an excellent job. Additionally, they weren't afraid to come to us with questions along the way to make sure we got exactly the best kitchen that we could, and everybody was friendly. Now everything is done and it looks absolutely fantastic. We have beautiful new cabinets and a great granite countertop and everything. Also, they were able to do all that even though our house had unexpected plumbing, ducting, etc. behind the walls and other such surprises. There is no doubt that it would highly recommend their services and will surely go back to them if more such renovation is required in the future.

PJ was very enthusiastic about our project and provided us with much-needed design input. We were uncertain about knocking down the wall, but PJ agreed it was a great idea and we have all been amazed by how wonderfully it opens up our downstairs. He also fell in love (figuratively speaking!) with an old oak beam, and convinced us to leave it exposed. When we were disappointed to find the brick walls of our 1850's home covered with 1920's plaster--which meant we couldn't expose the brick for our backsplash--PJ found a manufacturer of real antique brick facade for our backsplash, and it turned out magnificent. We splurged on a Viking range and hood, and after unreasonable and inexplicable delays on the delivery of the hood, PJ went to bat and Got It Done. We are over-the-moon happy with the work PJ and his team did, and I can't recommend his services enough.

Was prompt to respond to my request for an inspection and estimate. Very professional and knowledgeable. Have confidence that should I chose to go with Renovation Concepts they will do a good job.

I was happy with Mr. PJ Stanley (Renovation Concepts owner) from the first time we met to discuss the tear down and rebuild of our master bath. We wanted an architectural feature added to the new construction, yet I did not mention it to him, and on his initial inspection/estimate, he volunteered the exact detail we were thinking of, which to me, meant he was capable and thoughtful. we agreed on a price and work commenced as soon as he obtained the proper permits from the county. On work commencement day, he showed up with four guys, laid down plastic wrap on the carpet, and they tore the old bath apart. Part of the project was the tear down of an existing wall and the construction of a new one so that the new shower would be a 5' X 5' enclosure. This was done quickly and professionally. They were careful removing materials from the upstairs and on hand were electricians and plumbers to make sure all the work was done within code. Throughout the process, which took approximately one month, PJ stayed in contact with us giving updates, resolving problems and checking to make sure we approved of his independent moves. Of note: the tile man, Rick Brill, came downstairs one day as he was working on the river rock shower pan and asked if we had any special rocks we'd like to see in the shower...well, of course we did, so I pulled out a few rocks from our most recent glacier adventure in Alaska and gave them to him. Now, those small glacier rocks line the circular drain in the new shower!! That kind of inventiveness and attention to detail are indicative of how PJ and his crew at Renovation Concepts approached and executed the project. Now that it's complete, and in use, we are thoroughly pleased with the work, from concept to final product. I highly recommend Renovation Concepts and in fact, hope to utilize them for future projects.

PJ was very professional and a pleasure do deal with. He basically made our vacation home a brand new house that we love and show off almost every weekend to our friends and family. We will definitely recommend him and plan on using him for future projects at hour house.

We called him. He met with us and discussed our wants and needs. He provided drawn plans for our approval. He got all permits from the county. He called on subcontractors as needed. The job was completed in a timely fashion and we love the results.

This was the second time I have used Renovation Concepts. The first experience was a relatively small drywall job and the experience was so good, I called him back again for some insulation and more drywall. I'm married to an architect so I have both an elevated sense of what things should cost and an equally sensitive eye for craftsmanship and professionalism. His proposals were right on the money and the work superior. He takes great pride in his work and the finished product is spectacular. He keeps in touch and shows up when he says he will. I recommended him to a neighbor on the complete renovation of an old, much ignored home. I know that they were very pleased with his work and in turn, recommended him to yet another neighbor. I have since seen a number of his other projects and can fully understand why he is successful. I'd recommend him without qualification to anyone seeking superior craftsmanship and industry competitive prices.

PJ of Renovation Concepts is terrific and does excellent work. He has completed multiple jobs for me, and they always turn out exactly how I imagine them. PJ is very responsive and will work closely with you to make sure you get exactly what you ask for. Quality is excellent, and just as important, PJ's is someone you can trust to get the job done correctly and on time. His craftsmanship is of a very high quality: the built-in bookshelves, bathroom, and porch he did for me are amazing to see (they were very run down but PJ did an amazing transformation). He has helped get my 62 year old run down home looking back the way it should. He was always very patient with my multitude of questions and offered alternative solutions if he thought something might not work the way I imagined. He was also conscious of my budget and worked with me to stay within it. I will definitely want PJ to do the rest of my remodeling work.

They were very good. We had a contractor passed away he pickup the pieces and did a great job. That's why we hired him for the basement remodel.