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stillasecret
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Hi,

Looking to have some work done on our house and trying to pick from a few estimates. Has anyone used a general contractor for roofing, siding and windows as opposed to a more specialized company like Brothers Aluminum, King Quality or Unified?

If anyone has experience with Matland Construction I'd love to hear about that as well.

TIA

Posted 3/12/19 10:48 AM
 
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NervousNell
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..being a mommy and being a wife!

Re: Contractor

And I want to hop on to this thread because we are looking for a good general contractor as well- to possibly rebuild a few outer walls in our house and redo the windows in those walls etc.

But contractors scare the crap out of me- so many horror stories.

So before we even think of moving forward, I want to see if anyone can recommend a really good one that is reliable.

OP-sorry to hijack but I figured maybe we both can get some good ideas from here!
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Message edited 3/12/2019 11:43:44 AM.

Posted 3/12/19 11:43 AM
 

stonecrest
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I used Bruce Ahmes contracting about 7 years ago to put vinyl siding around my house and was satisfied. I found him as I was driving somewhere and his company was adding a extension to someones house so I stopped to talk to the owner and he said he was happy with the work so that is how I came to know about him.

Posted 3/12/19 10:00 PM
 

NYCGirl80
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Re: Contractor

I used both King Quality and Brothers, so feel free to ask any questions.

Posted 3/13/19 11:57 AM
 

lorich
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Re: Contractor

We used Brother Aluminum for our house - we also did siding, windows, gutters, everything at the same time.

I met with several contractors and they were hands down the best price for the quality we requested. Others may have beat their price but quality was not there.

Posted 3/13/19 12:17 PM
 

Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Re: Contractor

My general contractor did my bathroom, basement, laundry room, roof and right now is finishing my siding, windows and porch. Once I get my permit, he'll be doing my extension. His name is Brett from Full House Design in Wantagh. Tell him Diana sent you! :) 516-417-7670

Posted 3/13/19 12:45 PM
 

stillasecret
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Re: Contractor

Posted by lorich

We used Brother Aluminum for our house - we also did siding, windows, gutters, everything at the same time.

I met with several contractors and they were hands down the best price for the quality we requested. Others may have beat their price but quality was not there.




Thanks! I really like that they are Master Elite Certified for the roof. I'm trying to decide between them and a contractor that uses another type of shingle and can throw it a bit more. This decision is stressing me out. LOL.

Posted 3/14/19 12:05 PM
 

stillasecret
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Re: Contractor

Posted by NYCGirl80

I used both King Quality and Brothers, so feel free to ask any questions.




Did you find either easier/better to work with?

Posted 3/14/19 12:05 PM
 

jamnmore
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Re: Contractor

Posted by stillasecret

Posted by lorich

We used Brother Aluminum for our house - we also did siding, windows, gutters, everything at the same time.

I met with several contractors and they were hands down the best price for the quality we requested. Others may have beat their price but quality was not there.




Thanks! I really like that they are Master Elite Certified for the roof. I'm trying to decide between them and a contractor that uses another type of shingle and can throw it a bit more. This decision is stressing me out. LOL.



I would not let a certification sway you. That just means the contractor can afford to write a check to the manufacturer. Check references and view their work.

Posted 3/14/19 1:36 PM
 

NYCGirl80
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Re: Contractor

Posted by stillasecret

Posted by NYCGirl80

I used both King Quality and Brothers, so feel free to ask any questions.




Did you find either easier/better to work with?



King Quality was much easier to work with. We had major problems with Brothers, particularly on the quality of their work.

Posted 3/14/19 2:50 PM
 
 

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