Media, PA Multigenerational Home Professionals

“As a real estate broker who's expected to provide the highest level of service to his clients, it's imperative that the professionals that I refer them to for their other home selling or purchasing needs (attorneys, loan officers, home inspectors, plumbers, electricians, etc.) also provide the same level of service that they receive from me. In an industry that is inundated with less-than-reputable professionals, it's hard to know who to trust and refer clients to that will treat them with or embody the ideals of honesty, integrity, fair dealing, and with their best interests in mind. Paul and Steven Kurelko of Cassio Builders are two such individuals that I know will treat my home buyer/building clients the way that ought to be. I mention Paul and Steven by name rather than Cassio Builders because, in essence, they are what comprise Cassio Builder. Unlike the large production home-builders where individualized attention and service is lost, these two are on top of their game. Their extensive knowledge and experience not just in construction but also in the world of finance and lending coupled with their professional connections with some of the top construction loan lenders/officers make them an invaluable asset for my clients that are unfamiliar with the home construction process and even for myself. The attention to detail, follow-up, and creativity that each provide - Paul on the financing strategy and Steven on the construction implementation - are very much appreciated by the clients I refer to them. It's all about being hands on and involved with these two and you won't be dealing with some large corporate entity where it's difficult to get in touch with the person in charge. Steven's vision, design sense, and ability to problem solve unforeseen conditions in the field is significantly appreciated by my clients as witnessed during some of the design review and job site meetings that I've been fortunate enough to attend and it's reflected in the overall finished product. While Cassio may not be the largest outfit in town and or have the name recognition some of the well-established builders do, they certainly seem to be well on their way to becoming one of the premier builders in New Jersey and I look forward to sending more clients their way in the future.”

“Steve and his team built a sunroom addition that immediately became part of our home. The time and effort Steve took to discuss requirements and work with our design inputs was really appreciated. He worked with us through change requirements to ensure our expectations were met. The quality and care demonstrated in the planning and design was delivered in the complete addition. Steve added details to the sunroom interior and exterior to make it part of our old home. We enjoy the sunroom inside and out three seasons of the year. The quality work done by Tatios Corporation is evidenced by the compliments we received from neighbors that the addition looks like part of the original home.”

“Throughout our renovation, the team at Custom Craft Contractors was respectful of our home, our time, and our budget. We renovated two floors, which was a huge undertaking. They kept us up to date throughout the project so that we knew exactly what was being done at any given time. We couldn’t be happier with the finished product. Our living and kitchen space is beautiful, functional, and is warm and inviting. We love entertaining family and friends and are proud to show off our home. Thank you Custom Craft!”

“We started working with Lasley Brahaney in 2004 and continue to do so today in 2013. Their architecture team managed to solve some difficult floor plans in our older home which is never an easy task. We purchased an older home in 2004 which originally served as an eating club and therefore did not have a traditional floor plan. With a couple of changes, they created a comfortable flow in the house which served our family very well and allowed us to entertain large and small parties with ease. With their team we also redesigned a kitchen, a garage and a covered porch to name just a few projects. The construction team at Lasley Brahaney is dedicated, kind and talented. We lived through almost every project we did with LB and their team made this possible. Also, I have never seen such a high level of dedication. Our basement was known to flood and after one terrible storm a member of LB construction team stopped by to see if our basement was ok. When he saw that it was flooded he went back to the office and brought me sump pumps and removed the water. What made this even more remarkable was we were not working on any projects with LB at that time. We recently moved to an old farmhouse and where our relationship with Lasley Brahaney continues.”

“We are pleased to recommend Cranmer's Kitchens by Design without reservation. We have engaged Tad Troilo and Cranmer's for two major renovation projects (kitchen and most recently master bath) and a number of smaller jobs. The results have been terrific, their problem solving and advice have been sound, and we will definitely use Cranmer's again. Tad's crews have consistently been professional, prompt, courteous, and neat, keeping each project on schedule, while taking good care of our home. Thank you Cranmer's!”

“When we bought our all original 60 year old house we knew we were going to do a lot of work to it. After interviewing several contractors we hired Lino Carosella to add two two story additions and completely replace the hot water heating with a modern HVAC system including central air conditioning. Lino and his crew did a fantastic job! His creativity allowed our dream home to be realized at a reasonable cost. He was very good at communicating with us and open to discussing any ideas we came up with along the way. The workmanship was/is very good and his design ideas worked out perfectly!”

“We hired Liesl Geiger in 2005 to renovate an apartment in Greenwich Village for our new family. Our satisfaction in working with Liesl has been such that we hired her again to renovate an old home in Berkeley when we moved to California in 2010. She is an excellent architect, with a broad knowledge base, good listening skills, and a talent for finding the true inspiration for a project. She is skilled from a technical perspective, as well. We have now had two different teams work to implement her designs and both have been impressed with the thoroughness of her drawings. Liesl has the technical skills and attention to detail that make the build-out of a project a success. What’s more, in both instances she has had a strong working relationship with the contracting team, supplying clear, understandable drawings and directions and being responsive to them as a team. In both instances she has created a positive working environment that led to shared success.”

“We are writing to wholeheartedly recommend Timothy (Tim) Strosser of Studio 810 Design as a designer and general contractor for home improvement. In 2012, we met Tim at the Philadelphia Home Show, and were impressed by Tim’s portfolio of previous designs and building projects. On his first visit to our home in the Philadelphia suburbs Tim impressed us again with his instant understanding of our home improvement needs. We wanted to build a new bathroom in a little-used space that was attached to our master bedroom, but Tim suggested a much better solution; building an addition to the house’s second floor, and placing the bathroom in it. This way we got a fabulously looking new master bathroom that is an envy of our friends and neighbors, and avoided a mistake of building a bathroom that would be to small and not convenient. Timothy also designed and built for us a mudroom in front of our house, completely redesigned and rebuilt our patio, and changed the siding all around the house. We are very satisfied with the quality of his design and workmanship of his crew. Tim is a very experienced project manager, and he worked hard to accommodate our specific requirements during the project and to adjust all the logistics accordingly. He was able to keep the project deadlines despite very unfavorable weather conditions, the climax of which was Hurricane Sandy. During the project we occasionally changed our mind regarding some details (e.g., selection of tiles), and Tim was always ready to either accept our new ideas or, when they were not practical, offer very good alternatives. During the project we developed a trusting, friendly relationship with Timothy and many of his crew members. We were so satisfied with our collaboration with Tim that, after the first big project was completed, we tasked him with a couple of smaller projects in our house (e.g., staircase renovation), and outside (landscaping). We are sure that, with his great artistic taste, his extensive technical experience, and his understanding of individual clients’ characters and preferences, Timothy can exceed expectations of the most demanding clients. We already recommended the services of Studio 810 to our neighbors, and we recommend them to you.”

“I recently remodeled my bathroom and living room with Cedars Construction. The workmanship was excellent and they went out of their way to make it as painless a project as possible. They cleaned up every day to minimize the dust and disorder, and were very knowledgeable and helpful explaining the process as they went along. They notified me when they were coming, and showed up each time. I would recommend this company for home remodeling and I plan to use them again in the near future.”

“I hired All Inclusive Construction for three reasons: to fix the disconnected sump pump hose from under the deck that continued to cycle water back into the basement and would eventually burn out the sump pump, to replant landscaping that was incorrectly planted, and to clean out an estate home that was a total disaster. In each instance, All Inclusive Construction arrived timely, was knowledgeable, capable, finished the job on time, cleaned up, and was true to the quoted estimate. In addition, All Inclusive Construction was professional, patient, and friendly. Two thumbs up!”