Gino,

"I cant let this year end without letting you know how great Scott with his team Gill and Jody were on my triplex at 3146-3150 SE Brooklyn.

I learned of your company by walking past a project in SE Portland. I noticed a happy, busy, efficient crew and asked for a business card. That workman let me know he worked for a great company. I kept the card. Weeks later when I called and met Scott I knew I was in good hands. He exuded trust and confidence. It was a big and lengthy project.

Mike took over from another contractor in the middle of the project and even though the situation was less than ideal for him he worked steadfastly to finish the interior. The place looks and feels great!"

-P. Kessler

"I am admittedly a very picky customer, and am very satisfied with the results of the complete residing of my house. The crew was always willing to work with me so that the details were completed to my satisfaction, whether that required extra work up front or small changes afterward. I was notified anytime something could be done more than one way (which is often in a 100-year old house), so I was aware of and approved any little oddities. The crew worked hard, were friendly, and kept things tidy. Instead of rushing to get the project done sooner (and likely make more money), they took extra time to address all the details necessary to make the result great instead of good. Lifetime Remodeling Systems was not the low bid on the project, but we were persuaded by the likelihood of good communication, good vision, and precise understanding of our needs. I'm happy with our decision."

-M. Royer

Lifetime Remodeling went out of their way to provide us with an outstanding product at a competitive price and truly exceeded our expectations. Their attention to detail and willingness to please sets them apart in this field of work. We could not be happier with our new siding project.

-Steve Stein

"They are a top notch firm, very professional from the president to the people that work onsite everyday. They are thorough, with attention to detail and they listen to their clients."

-R. Cook

"Lifetime Remodeling Systems in one of the very best contractors I have ever worked with. As a professional civil engineer I look at all of the details and engineering involved in projects to satisfy myself that a contractor is accomplishing the required work correctly and to a high standard."

-Pete Hines

"My worries were completely unfounded. LRS did a spectacular job, an opinion borne out by the dozens of compliments Ive gotten from passers-by since the job has been completed. In every aspect, I found LRS to be stellar"

-Fred Lifton

"Thank you and your staff for a job well done. We are satisfied in every respect and would be happy to recommend your firm without reservation. Please keep up the good work and have a great year."

-Allen Russell

"We had Hardieplank siding installed and I could not be happier with the results. I would like to commend you for your professional presentation at the time you made your bid, and for the outstanding work put forth by your crew."

-Denise Baldwin

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Remodeling & Renovations for your Home

Sullivan Construction is a full-service design and build firm. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions, whole home renovations, and home remodeling. We do everything from decorative tile floors to full kitchen/bath redesigns and everything in-between.

When our design consultant arrives at your home, he or she will discuss your project at length to get a good understanding of what you are trying to achieve with your remodeling project. After the initial meeting, your design consultant will prepare a written itemized estimate showing the individual cost of each item or category for your project. This estimate is usually ready within 24-48 hours, depending on the complexity of your project.

From start to finish, Sullivan Constructions kitchen remodeling team can help design, create, and remodel your whole kitchen. Our talented kitchen remodel team can transform your outdated kitchen into a professional chefs kitchen. We cant wait to see the look on your face when you gaze at your traditional, shaker, contemporary, vintage, or organically styled kitchen for the first time. We use high quality kitchen surface materials such as granite, marble, and quartz countertops.

A kitchens backsplash can create a stylish statement, tying together the other elements of the room. Intricate or simple backsplash designs and patterns can be created using ceramic or glass tile. We have many different kitchen remodel & renovation options available for kitchen flooring ranging from common types such as tile, hardwood, slate, natural stone, and wood. There is so much variety when it comes to choosing kitchen cabinets, which range in finish from dark to light, textured to glazed, and they can be made from any type of wood or solid material imaginable. We can remodel your kitchen to give it more workspace, more storage, an island, open concept, or make it an eat-in kitchen. Investing in your kitchen is the most responsible and lucrative decision you can make as a homeowner!

The first step is to get your new bathroom idea on paper and answer the burning question how much will it cost> With Sullivan, you will not be surprised half-way through your remodel, and your expectations will remain the same from start to finish.

Organized and professional workmanship is important to us. Everything is designed and documented professionally. We have a workflow and you will be able to take each step with your project manager, ensuring nothing is missed and all your questions are answered. From initial bid, design files, to material and quality of paint. Everything will be signed off and approved by you before moving onto the next milestone.

Your project managers priority is to get the remodel completed within a realistic timeline that was discussed and approved by you. We will guide you through the steps and answer any questions you might have. We will keep the work area consolidated so that your home is not over-burdened with unnecessary materials, workers, dirt or any other annoyances that can be kept within the confines of the project space.

Is your vision a unique, custom design? Do you need help bringing to life what your dream bathroom will look like? This is where our experience lies. We love custom, and thats what Texans know us for. Our team of bathroom remodelers can help design and remodel the master bathroom, powder room, guest bathroom or second bathroom of your dreams while maximizing efficiency and functionality of your bathroom space, and increasing your homes value. We have remodeled hundreds of bathrooms over the years, creating separate custom showers and tubs, custom cabinetry, granite or marble countertops, marble or ceramic tile floors, and shower and tub surrounds.

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They were very professional, timely, and the quality and workmanship were outstanding.

- Diana .

Our 4th major project with this company speaks for itself. Outstanding company with high integrity that delivers as promised and typically exceeds expectations.

- Mike N.

I was very pleased with my Kitchen and flooring remodel in large part due to the professionalism, expertise, and reliability of the Foster team who made it happen. Superb quality of workmanship AND commitment to the job and its success. Everyone takes great pride in the work they do and being part of the Foster organization. Cost, schedule and end result were met as planned. The team was always accessible and timely in response to questions and agreed actions. While we might have gotten the project at a lesser cost , the quality, reliability, and commitment to customer support are invaluable and made for a smooth, essentially stress free , major remodeling experience.

- G.W.R.

Foster Remodeling Solutions is a superb company. The entire staff is absolutely first class in customer service. They approach every detail of the project with the utmost professionalism. This goes for any sub-contractor used on the job.They have executed two projects for me and I am thrilled with the final results. Everyone does their job according to the tasks outlined in the project calendar and on time.I strongly recommend Foster for any remodeling project you might be anticipating. You are in for a real treat.

- Doyle .

This was the first remodeling project that we have undertaken on our 1940's-era home, and I was very nervous going into it. I chose Foster Remodeling Solutions because they were the most organized and thorough of the companies from whom we sought estimates. Foster presented us with a clear, detailed proposal and cost breakdown of different options for our basement bathroom project. At every stage of our project, from the design phase to construction and completion of the final punchlist, the folks at Foster were conscientious and helpful. I particularly liked that they have a team of in-house professionals who clearly know what they are doing, and even those few individuals with whom they contract for certain services (such as electric/plumbing) are people they have worked with in the past. They stuck to the schedule they gave us and communicated well about the status of our project. Now we have a bright, beautiful basement bathroom that we enjoy. I would recommend Foster to others.

- Victorino M.

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In addition to custom home building, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. specializes in whole house renovations and additions. If you are looking to remodel your home, our services include:

With every high-qualityremodeling project we complete, Martin Brothersconsiders it a privilege to work closely with our homeowners.We understand that a large remodeling project is sometimes a stressful venture and we strive to provide our clients witha stress-free experience. We have a top-notch projectmanagement team in place to oversee the daily activityof a project and our trained carpenters provide the attention to detail needed to turn every vision into reality. From design tocompletion of a project, we are committed to providing our clients with a personalized, five-star experience.

Licensed in the State of Michigan, we serve an area within a one hour radius of our rural Goshen, Indiana address.If you are looking to remodel a home or build an addition, we invite you call us at 574-862-2142 or 877-862-2142 to discuss the Martin Brothers difference.

View images of various projects that we have managed throughout Michiana...from bathrooms to basements we are ready to tackle your remodeling project.

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Project: Remodel a Bathroom

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/06/2018

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: No - I will keep the existing shower or bath as is

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: No - I do not plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops

Sinks: No - I do not plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Comment: Over 50% done need someone to finish project.

Project: Build an Addition

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/06/2018

Project Description: Design and build

Type of Addition: Ground level addition

Rooms Included:: Bathroom, Kitchen, Bedroom(s), Laundry/Mud room

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

Requires Work on Historical Structure: No

Request for Commercial Location: No

Comment: We are gathering estimates ASAP for adding a bedroom on to our house. We also would like to remodel our kitchen, possibly knocking down a wall to open up the area.

Project: Add a Sunroom or Patio Enclosure

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/06/2018

Project Description: Build a new sunroom or enclosed patio or porch

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Project: Build an Addition

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/06/2018

Project Description: Design and build

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Project: Renovate or Repair a Home

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/06/2018

Project Description: Other

Project Type: Interior

Work included: Drywall, Framing

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I need an estimate on tear out wall and redo

Project: Remodel a Kitchen

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/05/2018

Floorplan: I plan to maintain existing kitchen floorplan

Cabinets: No - I do not plan to move or update the cabinets

Appliances: Yes - I plan to move or update some or all appliances

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: No - I do not plan to update the flooring

Lighting: No - I do not plan to update the lighting

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: enlarge current opening between kitchen and dining room

Project: Remodel a Bathroom

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/05/2018

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: No - I will keep the existing shower or bath as is

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: No - I do not plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Comment: Change countertops and mirror and toilet and possibly sinks

Project: Add a Sunroom or Patio Enclosure

Date: 07/05/2018

Project Description: Build a new sunroom or enclosed patio or porch

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: Need to and a deck ramp for a disable person to get in and out of house

Project: Remodel a Garage

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Date: 07/05/2018

Scope of Remodel: Completely remodel garage

Storage cabinets / shelving: No - I do not plan to add or update the cabinets / shelving

Garage doors: No - I do not plan to update the garage doors

Insulation: Yes - I plan to add insulation

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Electrical: Yes - I plan to update the lighting or electrical fixtures

Interior walls or drywall: No - I do not plan to add or remove walls or drywall

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

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But Our Customers Are More Interested In Fair & Genuine Prices On High Quality Products & Installation.We Never Mark It Up Just So We Can Offer You A Bogus Discount. We Only Use Experienced, Craftsman-Level Installers And Top-Of-The-Line Quality Products. NO EXCEPTIONS.

During the real estate boom, it became very clear most remodeling companies in Northern Virginia were all about maximizing their revenue and no longer customer-focused. The cheap labor and cheap products they offered were embarrassing to me. Thats why I started Elements Home Remodeling in Ashburn, Virginia.

My philosophy is simple: I treat people with RESPECT.

That means only using the most experienced and knowledgeable installerswith a minimum of 10 years of experience. I also believe in using superior products, and giving you options and choices instead of, Heres what weve got. Take it or leave it.

Lower overhead means we dont have to jack-up your cost to pay our bills.

Repeat customers and referrals mean very little advertising cost.

Excellent installation by true professionals means little or no service calls.

No commissioned salespeople means no ridiculous mark-ups.

And dont get me started on the pricing games so many remodeling companies in Northern VA love to play. Heres the truth: There are only two ways anyone can offer you big discounts. ONE: They mark it up to mark it down, giving you no real discount at all. Or TWO: The product is old, cheap, or just plain terrible. Either way, its not a real discount. You lose.

Believe it or not, there is a genuine way to offer first-rate quality without charging a fortune. Not that were cheapwere usually somewhere in the middle. But compared to what you get with other Northern Virginia contractors, I think youll be pleasantly surprised. Heres how we do it:

First off, we dont pay a commission to our sales people. Nearly everyone else does. And, you know who pays the commission... YOU DO.

Next, because we use ONLY the most experienced installers with stringent checkpoints in place, we very rarely have service calls. Almost never. This do-it-right-the-first-time approach saves us money in the end. We, then, pass our savings on to you.

Call me old fashioned, but I simply wont sell anything I personally dont believe in. It's the only way Im willing to do business.

Sincerely,

Michael Del Sontro

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Project: Remodel a Kitchen

Date: 06/23/2018

Floorplan: I plan to maintain existing kitchen floorplan

Cabinets: Yes - I plan to move or update the cabinets

Appliances: Yes - I plan to move or update some or all appliances

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Lighting: Yes - I plan to update the lighting

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: We are looking to upgrade our existing 16 year old kitchen with granite countertops, new appliances, a range hood with a vent to the outside within a reasonable budget

Project: Remodel a Bathroom

Date: 06/23/2018

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: No - I will keep the existing shower or bath as is

Toilet: Yes - I will be replacing or moving the toilet

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

Property Owner: Yes

Requires Work on Historical Structure: No

Covered by Insurance: Yes

Request for Commercial Location: No

Project: Remodel a Bathroom

Date: 06/22/2018

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: Yes - I plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Comment: Update bathroom. New cabinets, sinks, bath tub, shower, toilet. Install storage/cabinets.

Project: Remodel or Renovate One or More Rooms

Date: 06/22/2018

Nature of project: Remodel / update a few rooms

Rooms to be Remodeled: Kitchen, Bedroom(s), Garage

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: Expand dormer in bedroom above garage. Add electrical to garage, add potlights to kitchen

Project: Remodel a Kitchen

Date: 06/22/2018

Floorplan: I plan to maintain existing kitchen floorplan

Cabinets: No - I do not plan to move or update the cabinets

Appliances: No - I do not plan to move or update the appliances

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Lighting: No - I do not plan to update the lighting

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: Yes

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: repair tile in kitchen due to water damage. replace floor boards in kitchen. update countertops. re-grout kitchen tiles, repair ceiling and wall drywall in basement. repaint basement. install hardwood flooring in dining room.

Project: Remodel a Kitchen

Date: 06/20/2018

Floorplan: I am considering changes to kitchen floorplan

Cabinets: Yes - I plan to move or update the cabinets

Appliances: No - I do not plan to move or update the appliances

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

Flooring: No - I do not plan to update the flooring

Lighting: Yes - I plan to update the lighting

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: Yes

Property Owner: Yes

Project: Remodel a Bathroom

Date: 06/20/2018

Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan

Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath

Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is

Cabinets / Vanity: No - I do not plan to update the cabinets / vanity

Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops

Sinks: No - I do not plan to update the sinks

Flooring: Yes - I plan to update the flooring

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Project: Remodel a Kitchen

Date: 06/19/2018

Floorplan: I plan to maintain existing kitchen floorplan

Cabinets: Yes - I plan to move or update the cabinets

Appliances: Yes - I plan to move or update some or all appliances

Countertops: Yes - I plan to update the countertops

Sinks: Yes - I plan to update the sinks

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Addition & Remodeling Contractors in Ashburn, VA - HomeAdvisor

1

Dream. Dream simple. Recognize your needs and estimate the simplest solution. This project will quickly grow if you let it. Look at the money in your wallet/bank account and bid it. If you have a spouse, make sure you both have the same dreams. It's a lot easier to understand the sacrifices you're both making for something you both want than for one partner to make sacrifices for the other's enjoyment. And there will be sacrifices.

2

Research. Go to the library and look at magazines appropriate to your needs. If you need another bathroom, stay away from bedroom magazines. Stay away from color and textures. If you can make do with an improvement or conversion of an existing room, do so.

3

Draw. Unless you are competent at drawing, use graph paper and measure the room you're building/converting. This is to help you better express yourself. The people selling services and supplies can understand a 2-dimensional bathtub in a 5 foot (1.5m) wide room better than your description.

4

Talk to an electrician and a contractor about the construction cost. Ask for an estimate on each of the parts. If you can do drywall, then you can save money. Don't do roofing unless you already have the skill and tools required, at least. Don't do electricity unless you really can. High school science doesn't count. Look at the cost estimate and reconsider.

5

Hire an architect. For one room, it may not be worth it. But it won't be very expensive, either. Your city planning office will appreciate the architect's drawing. Part of the value of your architect is that he'll prompt your thinking about the project and offer ideas and suggestions you may not have thought of. A good architect offers a unique, critical and connected view of your project. Talk to your spouse about what the architect thinks and asks you. Also ask the architect for their thoughts on contractors, but know that the responsibility for the contract with the builder will be yours as the homeowner. Ask the architect what permits you will need and ask if s/he can assist you with getting them.

6

Go to the bank and apply for a loan for at least 10% more than you think the job will cost. Even if you are doing the work yourself, there are cost overruns.

7

Ask your friends and colleagues who have had work done to their homes about experiences with certain contractors. The loan officer may also be able to help with this.

8

Find out if your contractor or architect will be applying for building permits as well. If you are in the City, there is a city building permit; County, county.

9

Talk to several contractors about your project. Request a written itemized estimate for the cost of work, including labor and materials. Note that you may not wish to go with the low bidder, keeping in mind that price is not necessarily quality. Reputations are very important; that's why you were talking to so many people about contractors.

10

Contractors are usually willing to negotiate the price. If portions of the work seem easy, or within your skill range, you may wish to complete them yourself. It's also a wonderful feeling to know that you completed portions of the remodeling, assuming it is completed satisfactorily. Most people that are at all handy can hang sheetrock/dry wall (that white stuff that comes in 8x4 panels.

11

You may also wish to include in the contract provisions for completing before the rains begin. Or at least completing the roof before the rains begin. You will have to accept the responsibility of guessing the day for beginning rains. No reasonable contractor, except in Arizona, will promise to complete the work before it rains, but he should be able to finish before October 15, for example. For example, you may specify that the roofing will be complete by October 15th or deduct $5,000 from the cost. You won't get it free.

12

Hire a contractor. Schedule weekly visits with the contractor or foreman to discuss progress. You don't want to get in the way of the work, but you don't want something to progress too far before it gets fixed. This is where that 10% extra begins to disappear.

13

Inspect the work daily, after the employees have left for the day. You may wish additional electrical sockets, lights, sinks than was described in the plans. For most of us, the physical manifestation of walls is easier to understand than blueprints. Also, if something doesn't seem right, for example a bathroom vent has no outlet, tell the contractor within a day of noticing it. The more the work progresses, the more it will bury those little problems. The more the little problems are buried, the more expensive to fix.

14

Don't try to take advantage of the contractor, don't try to cut corners much. While you may have the money, the contractor has your home and you hostage. The best is that you both wind up happy with the outcome.

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Palatine Home Addition & Kitchen Remodeling Joan & Dan R.

Right from the beginning, we knew Normandy was going to be special. We did our due diligence and shopped around for a builder for our kitchen addition/remodel. We interviewed three different builders. When getting the quotes, the first guy handed us one sheet of paper with a final cost and five different allowances, for flooring, cabinetry, countertops, etc. Normandy was the second quote and Ill describe this experience in a moment. The third guy mailed us one sheet of paper with a final price on it and no allowances at all. Neither of these builders had bothered to even hand draw a quick schematic of the job. Then there was Normandy. We were matched with their kitchen designer, Leslie Molloy. She came to the house and took photos of the space, inside and out. She listened, really listened, to what we were hoping for our new kitchen and what problems the current kitchen was causing us. Then we met with her at Normandys beautiful showroom. She had 3 different options waiting for us in full color. They were complete drawings that one could really see how it was going to look. They were three different costs, too, with the first one improving the kitchen without any addition and the last one was the most expensive but also the most functional. We were pleasantly surprised that the Normandy quote was not out of the ballpark. In fact they came in right in between the two other builders quotes. Leslie did not pressure us to choose any of the designs over the others and we did not feel any pressure to make a decision in their time-frame. We chose the design with all the bells and whistles. Over the next couple of months, while plans were being drawn up, Leslie helped us with our choice of cabinetry, countertops, drawer pulls, etc. Again, she offered her expertise and suggestions, but the choices were definitely ours. She is incredibly talented at what she does and she couldnt have been better to work with. Then she handed our project over to the builders and our superintendent Rick. Rick was incredible and efficient. His attention to detail and concern about how the work was going could not have been better. When we had a suggestion for something that hadnt come up before, he never made us feel like we should not mention it. He was open and honest with us and oversaw our project perfectly. But it must be easy for him to do his job, because the craftsmen that came into our house were top notch. Everyone from the electrician, Scott, to the trim carpenter, Adam, were experts in their jobs. Small glitches were corrected quickly and everything came together almost seamlessly. And the project ended when they said it would. We are incredibly happy with our beautiful new kitchen/dining room/mudroom. I am so glad that we hired Normandy for this important work. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Thank you Leslie and Rick!

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