Home Remodelers Near Keene

“There's an old saying about competent carpentry; 'Measure twice, cut once.' The care with which BRJ Builders executes a project is galaxies beyond that. It is obvious that Ben John, owner of BRJ, is sincerely interested in saving money for his customers while providing first-class work. For example, I thought maybe power-washing the asphalt shingles of the roof would be a good idea. Ben advised not to do that, as it could shorten the life of the shingles. Hundreds of dollars saved right there - plus putting off by years the need to spend big bucks on a new roof! I was thinking of buying a new screen door, but Ben said it is in good shape - now, with a little attention, it looks/works like new. Another couple hundred saved! In establishing a plan for repairs and painting of the house, Ben's expertise is obvious. He clearly explained the sequence of stages for the work - easy to understand the plan. Planning the project was easy and pleasant - and a joint venture in decision-making, as Ben really listens to his customers. The contract for work was extremely detailed and well-organized - every expense accounted for. Pricing quite reasonable, given the sky-high cost of materials and the time needed to provide outstanding results. The project managers (thanks Josh and Daniel!), crew and subcontractors' knowledge, skill and dedication is second to none. Seeing them work together in grounded, focused, caring way gave me a great sense of calm - of being in very good hands. No hurrying - they all labored over details as though it were their own home on which they were working. Clean-up - fabulous - no worries about stepping on a splinter or screw. All really good, intelligent, nice people easy to have here for days on end! One of the carpenters, Chris Hill, singlehandedly and with great precision, replaced tongue-in-groove siding that had deteriorated due to dry rot - making it all like new. He frequently checked in with me with questions on anything that might require a choice or decision on my part. He did a masterful job re-positioning a door - which entailed cutting into some concrete and rebar. Ben made every effort to stay on schedule. He and his project managers admirably completed work in a time-frame that worked well for me. BRJ Builders subcontractor, Eli Painting went above and beyond to provide superior paints and stains that will last decades - not just a few years. He also made sure I was happy with color choices. When a problem arose in wood accepting the stain - Eli came up with a superior solution that looked better than anticipated! Eli's men took extreme care in thorough prep work. The application of the paint and stain was done with great patience and accuracy. Eli's men were even extra careful when they had to put a ladder among my prized lilies in a flower bed. As with Ben's carpentry crew - really good men who were a pleasure to have here. I would give BRJ Builders 10 stars if I could!”

“We have know Lisa Muskat of LKM Design for over 18 years. We are a local builder and have worked with her on numerous projects including our own home. Lisa was able to take our concepts and ideas and make them a reality. She is extremely talented and an assist to any project.”

“From the start, our kitchen remodel was a great experience using Applewood Construction. Lisa kept us up to date with schedules and dates with all the contractors that were involved with the project. Lenny is incredible, he hung all the cabinets by himself with ease. Lenny even went the extra mile with us when we ran into a snag with cabinets that did not fit due to us changing the type of refrigerator from the original design. Lenny made recommendations to us and the final kitchen was more than I can imagine. Everyone involved who came to our home was very PROFESSIONAL. The workers even put down clothes to protect the floors we just had finished. This company was referred to me by both My mom and my brother and I am glad I listen. I would definitely use them in the future to do some bathroom remodel and would highly recommend to friends, co-workers and even a stranger I may run into at any home improvement store. THANKS AGAIN. MaryEllen / Ed”