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Dear
Homeowner,
The following reports were submitted to Angieslist.com
by Lifetime Remodeling Systems customers. Angieslist is a word-of-mouth
network for homeowners to share real-life experiences with local
contractors. The following representation is based on the actual
reports you will find on angieslist for all work we have completed.
We have not edited any of the comments, nor have we withheld any
unfavorable comments made about Lifetime Remodeling Systems. If
you are not familiar with Angieslist, we encourage you to visit
Angieslist.com
to become a member and enjoy this tremendous resource in your search
for a quality service company. |
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Sincerely,
The LRS Team
Ralph Streano (owner)
Gino Streano
Roger
Lindstrom
Logan Luft
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| Report
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09/13/2007 |
| Category: |
WINDOWS |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$11,404 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Replaced
13 windows (including a 5' x 10') and a sliding glass door. |
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Angie's
List 2006 Award Winner says it all. I called and talked to Gino. He
was very upfront about their services and our time frame (within 60
days). He came out within the week. Bid was $8995 plus the slider.
We upgraded the large window to get to $11,404. The windows were delivered
in less than 3 weeks time, and installed almost immediately. Not only
are the windows superior quality, but the install was superb. Jason
(installer) did the job in 3 days and did excellent work, the windows
look and fit perfect. Getting our old windows out was a challenge.
Jason was very thorough and extremely clean with his work area. When
the job was done, Gino came out to inspect and make sure we were happy.
We are VERY happy! Hire these guys to do your windows. I cannot tell
you how great it was to work with them. |
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| Report
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09/07/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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Work Done?: |
YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$17,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
former T-111 siding, and applied hardy plank siding. Painted exterior
siding and trim. |
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Lifetime
Remodeling was extremely professional from start to finish. Their
initial presentation and estimates were detailed, understandable to
the average homeowner, and Kelly spent at least 2 hours with me, answering
all questions with expertise and patience. Their work crews were always
on time, hard working and polite. The quality of the work was superb.
Their attention to detail was also exceptional, as if they were working
on their own home. The work was performed exactly as described in
their literature. Limited, minor flaws were carefully examined and
fixed without hesitation. The paint was of the highest quality and
applied evenly, generously, and neatly. Their follow up inspections
exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this company! |
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| Report
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08/01/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$20,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removal
of 80-year-old cedar siding, blown-in insulation, new siding with
Hardiplank Smooth, complete paint job. |
| Member
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This
was an outstanding experience. Gino responded quickly to phone calls
and came over for an estimate in the evening to suit my schedule.
He thoroughly explained the job and everything went just how he said.
The crew was courteous and informative. They even moved some jobs
around to get it done before I hosted a baby shower! We originally
ordered factory-painted Hardiplank but when they began the install,
we realized the paint job was defective. I didn't have to say anything;
the crew called Gino and as soon as he saw the problem, he had the
crew tear off the defective siding and promised to have new, primed
siding there within two days. This did happen, and they painted it
beautifully on-site. Follow-through after the main job was completed
has been thorough as well although I've had to "remind"
about a couple very small things. For example, there was some small
interior plaster damage and I'm expecting the "plaster guy"
to call any day to repair, at no additional charge. |
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| Report
Date: |
07/10/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
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YES |
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YES |
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$24,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Installed
9 windows, insulation and cedar siding. They also painted. |
| Member
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We would
highly recommend them. They are very, very good! |
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| Report
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06/07/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$42,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Remove
EIFS stucco siding and replace with cedar siding and cultured stones
and repaint the whole house. |
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We
had EIFS stucco covering the front facade of our house. We got several
estimates, some cheaper than Lifetime, but they were not from contractors
that we had confidence in. We got a very fair price from Lifetime.
We chose to have new cedar siding with cultured stone. We already
had an entry arch that was faced in cultured stone and it proved impossible
to match with new cultured stoned, so it was removed along with the
EIFS. All of Lifetime's workers were very careful and they always
kept the site clean and organized. All the crews who worked on our
house did good work and were polite and professional, but we were
particularly impressed with stone masons, who are true craftsmen.
The whole house was completely repainted and Lifetime promptly took
care of the final details to bring the project to a close. We are
now confident that we have quality materials and quality workmanship
and we are very happy with the end result. |
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| Report
Date: |
06/07/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$36,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Lifetime
Remodeling Systems replaced the deteriorating siding on our house
with HardiPlank, put cedar trim around the windows, rebuilt the soffits
around the entire house, and installed a beautiful, energy efficient
new front door. They also did a terrific job painting the siding and
trim. Gino Streano served as general contractor, coordinating new
deck installation, new roof and new gutters as well. |
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We were
extremely impressed from beginning to end with the responsiveness
of Gino. He explained the work needing to be done and the products
in great detail. He patiently answered all of our questions, and kept
in constant contact with us via e-mail and phone. He stopped in on
the job site frequently to monitor progress. We had numerous problems
due to the poor construction of our house and Gino was able to provide
recommendations and solutions. His work crews were friendly, efficient
and cleaned the area up each day. |
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| Report
Date: |
06/01/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$30,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Siding
replacement with smooth Hardi-Plank, blow in wall insulation in some
walls, replace all window sills and window trim, replace gutters,
exterior paint. |
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Comments: |
Gino
was very responsive in getting us an initial bid, and working with
us on the details of what needed to be done. Roger was especially
helpful in the process of choosing colors, and in later working with
us as the painting was being done. As the job proceeded, Gino or Roger
stopped by just about every morning to check on progress and answer
questions, and were always available at other times. It was a real
joy working with these guys and their crews - they were always willing
to accomodate a request, and the results are really great! I would
highly recommend them! |
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| Report
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5/18/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$22,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
We had
them install hardy plank 5 inch siding around our 1400 square foot
home. They also installed new bowed insulation and a new Simpson front
door. The workers also removed the old, siding, insulation, and door
from the property. |
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They
did a great job with all of the projects. It took them about 3 weeks
to finish. There were several different crews that showed up during
the process. We checked over the work as they finished each project
and were satisfied. There was not even one thing done wrong. When
the complete job was done, they cleaned up every area very well. We
did get several estimates and they were the lowest. |
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| Report
Date: |
5/16/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$27,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
We had
a complete tear off of the old siding on our house and garage, insulation
blown in and cedar shingle siding installed, that was pre-stained
with a natural finish on the house, with hardiplank siding installed
on garage. New trim was installed around all doors and windows. All
trim, windows, chimney and garage were painted. |
| Member
Comments: |
From
the very beginning when meeting with Gino, we were very impressed
with the professionalism, excellent communication and knowledge of
every person who completed our project. From Logan and his crew to
Roger and his crew, we were very impressed by the craftsmanship and
quality of the work performed. We have had many projects completed
on our home and this one by far exceeded our expectations, both in
the final product and the amazing communication that we experienced
at every phase of the project. We cannot recommend this company enough!!!
Thank you to everyone at Lifetime Remodeling Systems, we love our
beautiful restored bungalow and continue to get compliments. We will
always consider you as our friends. |
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| Report
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5/12/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$32,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
We hired
Lifetime Remodeling to remove EFIS siding on the street facade of
our home and replace it with tight-know cedar and cultured stone.
They removed the EFIS and repaired and replaced an area with minor
structural water damage. They installed a moisture barrier and flashing
before installing tight knot cedar to match the rest of the house.
Next they sent John (Michaelanglo) to install cultured stone accents
adding character to select areas on the front of the house. Ralph
and John were instrumental in helping us decide where to place the
stone treatment for maximum esthetic appeal. The stone work includes
large columns that support our front entry, stone surrounding a large
window that became the focal point of the front of the house, and
waist high stone "walls" on the garage area tying the entire
front of the house together architecturally. The last step in the
project was completed with 2 coats of highly weather resistant paint
on the entire house and trim. |
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We are
"150%" satisfied with the outcome of our project. From start
to finish everything turned out better than we expected. Ralph's attention
to detail, thoroughness explaining every step, and patience with us
as we made our choices on the type of stone, where to place the stone,
and paint colors was outstanding. The Lifetime team, including Gino,
Jamie, John, Roger and Steve "the painter" were a pleasure
to have around. As a homeowner, when I pick a contractor, one of my
primary criteria (not price) is that the workers treat the project
like a home rather than a job site. Ralph and his team exemplified
this behavior. As an example, I came home from work one evening in
time to find Jamie and his crew vacuuming our driveway as they were
cleaning up for the day. John, the stone mason was as meticulous as
an artist, hence "Michaelanglo." The finished job lived
up to his nickname. Steve and his crew were so good we have since
hired them to paint our interior trim and mouldings. |
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| Report
Date: |
4/23/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$21,500 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Lifetime
completely re-sided our home. This included removing all of the existing
siding, fixing all dry rotted boards, soffits, and fascia. They put
up a vapor barrier, including rubber gaskets around the windows. They
installed 2.5" reveal preprimed cedar lap siding. They also installed
new trim around the windows, and painted the house and trim. We added
on a new back door pain and installation, halfway through the job,
and they accommodated us in that. Finally, they installed new gutters.
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Ralph
came to do the bid, and was very professional. He explained that they
would be a bit higher than other bids, because they focus on quality,
both of construction and of materials. The company handled all of
the details, including a portapotty, so that the installers did not
need to bother us. The installers were great. They worked carefully
and obviously knew what they were doing. The site manager, Roger,
came out every day to not only check in with the progress, but to
check in with us to make sure that we did not have any concerns. Any
questions or concerns that we did have were handled quickly and professionally.
Steve, the paint guy came out to the house, and brought a paint fan
and talked to us about what kind of paint scheme would look good on
a small house like ours. Roger helped us pick a paint scheme and even
had a couple of addresses of houses that they have done recently that
had good colors. Finally, they installed new gutters. |
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| Report
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4/1/2007 |
| Category: |
WINDOWS |
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Work Done?: |
YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$6,700 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Lifetime
Remodeling Systems replaced 4 of my sliding windows and replaced my
living room sliding window with a bay window. |
| Member
Comments: |
Ralph
Streano gave a very thorough presentation on his company, styles of
windows and quality of windows available. I was indecisive about what
I wanted. He was so helpful in describing possibilities. I never had
to leave a message for him. He always answers his phone! The work
was done as promised with strict adherence to scheduling. The installers
were efficient, tidy and a pleasure to have around the house. Ralph
was genuinely interested in my satisfaction with the windows and workmanship.
I've lived in my present house for about 10 years and always thought
of it as being quite boring. With the addition of beautiful windows,
my boring house has been transformed into a welcoming home. Not only
is there visual beauty, but also there is inviting warmth since our
heat is now staying in the house. I will continue to call Ralph for
all future remodeling projects. |
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| Report
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3/11/2007 |
| Category: |
WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$10,700 |
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| Description
of Work: |
9 original
single pane windows from a 1940's house were changed out to double
hung vinyl windows. The front flat picture window was turned into
a bay window. We also had the outsides of all the windows wrapped. |
| Member
Comments: |
All
the work went very well. Logan - our contact at the company - was
in contact with us from the start of the job until it was finished.
The workers - Charles and Rob - were professional, friendly and did
a great job. We were kept informed of what work was going to be done
when and we were offered choices when the situation called for it.
We had window trim on another bay that was previously changed out
and they went out of their way to match the trim they used to exactly
what we had. For the couple of small unexpected situations, the company
went out of their way to fix things to our satisfaction. We would
definitely recommend and use Lifetime Remodeling again. |
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| Report
Date: |
3/10/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING/INSULATION/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$26,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
My house
is a 50 year old bungalow in the Lincoln area of Vancouver. They removed
2 old layers of siding (1 vinyl, 1 cedar) and installed Weiss Cascade
pre-painted Hardi Plank. They replaced 7 windows, painted trim/soffit/and
that fascia stuff. They also did blow-in insulation. |
| Member
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As a
single woman with zero DIY skills I was very pleased to find that
Lifetime was a trustworthy, quality focused and customer service savvy
contractor. My house looks absolutely amazing. Even people I don't
know in my neighborhood have stopped to tell me how good my house
looks now. Lifetime worked around my schedule (which can be hectic),
followed up with me when they said they would and were very professional.
I would definitely recommend this company. |
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| Report
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3/3/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING/PAINTING/DOORS |
| Was
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YES |
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| Hire
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YES |
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Cost: |
$20,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Lifetime
re-sided our house from top to bottom. Took off old shakes, put on
cedar lap siding, re-framed windows where needed, painted the whole
thing, body and trim, removed an old side door and put in a new side
door. |
| Member
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The
project was done with supreme professionalism. The siding crew was
especially hard working. They did just an incredible amount of work
so quickly so that our house was without its "skin" for
only a few days. They were so careful with outside electrical connections,
removing old lights and wires and leaving electrician-ready openings
for our new fixtures. Jaime, the crew leader for the siding portion
of our project was very good and communicated daily about what was
going on the job. Throughout the work the company was very detail
oriented, making sure that things were done right. They are proud
of their workmanship and quality of materials and rightly so. They
were even careful about responding to my questions about paint chips
left in the garden, scooping them up with a vacuum. One employee communicated
with us frequently about decisions to be made at each stage. The painting
crew was just as good. I have to say that it was a great experience
working with them all. |
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| Report
Date: |
3/3/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING/PAINTING/DOORS |
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Work Done?: |
YES |
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| Hire
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YES |
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Cost: |
$20,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
SIDING.
FIRST OFF, LIFETIME WAS THE ONLY COMPANY TO CALL ME BACK AND SCHEDULE
AN ESTIMATE WITH ME RIGHT AWAY, THE FIRST SIGN THAT THEY ARE A COMPANY
COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE. RALPH STREANO GOT ME A GREAT DEAL ON
CEDAR SIDING, WORKED UP AN ESTIMATE AND LITERALLY CALLED ME BACK THE
NEXT DAY. I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD VINYL SIDING, WHICH WAS FALLING OFF.
RALPH ADVISED ME ON THE BEST WAYS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF MY HOME
WHILE ALSO GETTING BANG FOR THE BUCK. THE CREW DID AN EXCELLENT JOB
WITH THE SIDING, WHICH IS PERFECT AND SEAMLESS. THE PROJECT MANAGER,
ROGER LINDSTROM, GAVE ME DAILY UPDATES ON THE WORK BEING DONE, CATERED
TO MY EVERY COLOR WHIM, AND PAINTED UP SAMPLES ON MY HOUSE. RALPH
ALSO FOLLOWED UP WITH ME REGULARLY. THIS IS A COMPANY I TRUST, THEY
GUARANTEE THEIR WORK AND THE CRAFTSMANSHIP IS AMAZING. YOU CAN'T BEAT
CUSTOMER SERVICE LIKE THIS AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. NOT TO MENTION,
THEY FINISHED THE JOB ON TIME. WITHIN 6 WEEKS. |
| Member
Comments: |
I NOMINATE
THEM FOR THE PAGE OF HAPPINESS. |
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| Report
Date: |
2/23/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
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YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$16,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
all siding from second story, added insulation, installed new Hardiplank
siding and painted it. Also removed three large picture windows and
dry rotted frames. Replaced with new thermal glass, frames, and painted.
Scraped and painted all windows on ground level and upper level. Also
painted porch areas and part of foundation area. |
| Member
Comments: |
The
first thing that impressed me about Lifetime Remodeling was the time
Gino spent explaining all the options available to me and the pros
and cons of each one. He came with samples to look at, pages of references
and was prepared to give me a bid right then. When the job actually
started, Gino stopped by frequently to check in. Roger, who supervised
the painters, was also on the job site daily, sometimes several times
a day and was a great help in choosing paint colors. The siding, window
and painting crews were great to work with, very courteous and worked
hard to get the job done. As with any kind of remodeling, there were
a few unexpected issues that came up, but anything I was concerned
about Gino took care of. Roger did a lot of follow-up with me to make
sure I was aware of schedules, weather issues related to painting,
and really served as my main point of contact. I would definitely
hire Lifetime Remodeling again. |
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| Report
Date: |
2/20/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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| Hire
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YES |
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Cost: |
$61,000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Total
Renovation of the exterior of our house. Removed old exterior siding
and replaced with Hardiplank and added Piedmont Field Stone to front,
side and entire chimney. |
| Member
Comments: |
Looking
for a great company to do your remodeling? Look no farther. Ralph,
Gino, Roger and their crews had to deal with some of Oregon's worst
winter weather in years to complete our remodel. They were easy to
work with letting me complete repairs while siding was exposed. The
siding crew paid close attention to detail making sure everything
was level and flush with each part of the house. Always checking with
me as they progressed, because I had some special requests in certain
areas of the house. The Rock crew had a tough job making the rock
fit nicely being the field stone is all different shapes and sizes
and the chimney is 35' tall. It looks just great. The neighbors can't
get over how the house has been transformed. The paint crew put the
finishing touch on the job and the colors look great with the rock.
Again Many Thank Yous! to Ralph, Gino, Roger and their Crews they
were a pleasure to work with and We highly recommend Lifetime Remodeling
Systems. |
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2/8/2007 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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| Hire
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YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$24495 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
and disposed of existing siding on sides and back of house; re-sheeted
with 1/2" plywood; applied moisture barrier; installed Hardiplank
to sides and back of house; painted entire house with premium quality
paint; removed existing glass sliding door and replaced with steel
French doors. |
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Comments: |
From
start to finish I was made to feel that my job was the most important
job the company had and I was its most important customer! The company
was hired for the job at the start of the rainy season, but I was
constantly kept up to date regarding when work would begin, progress,
etc. I was not present for most of the work, but my neighbors kept
a close eye on things and gave me a glowing report each night of what
they had witnessed that day. Everyone from Gino down through the clean-up
man was professional and courteous. And speaking of clean-up, there
was no evidence that anyone had been working in the yard when they
were gone. I wanted the house in a neighborhood of like houses to
make a statement, and with Roger's help in selecting just the right
color, it does. I'm already asking myself, "What can I hire them
to do next?" |
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Date: |
12/18/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
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YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$26000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
What
didn't they do :) Tore off and hauled old siding. Replaced w/ tight
knot cedar. Redid an area of roof that needed to be fixed. Did some
dry rot repair. Installed two of the most gorgeous columns in front.
Threw in two wood railings on the front for free. |
| Member
Comments: |
I can
not speak highly enough about our experience with LTRS. Jaime, the
siding crew lead, is AMAZING. He & his crew had all the siding
off & replaced with new within a week. They worked very long days
& even worked on the weekend. A joy to have around. In fact, in
our opinion, Jaime is the star of this company. Paint crew was professional
and paid great attention to detail. One of the best things about this
company is their attention to customer satisfaction. Every time we
called, even if we were simply needlessly panicking, Gino or Roger
called back immediately and came out to the house. These guys never
take time off...they are there every time you need them. Also notable,
Lifetime left our yard/house in better condition than it was when
they came. They cleaned up areas of the yard and even fixed our broken
fence. Way above and beyond what was expected. Thanks Lifetime....We
love our new old home :) |
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| Report
Date: |
12/14/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
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YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$21000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Lifetime
Remodeling replaced eleven windows in our home, which included expanding
the wall opening for two of them. They also replaced eighteen double
hung windows and four picture windows in a 4-plex we own. On the outside
of the 4-plex some siding had blown off and they replaced it. On a
second 4-plex they replaced missing insulation on the underside of
the building. |
| Member
Comments: |
Ralph
Streano came to our home and spent quite a while discussing his company
and the products available, and gave a detailed bid for the work done
on our home. He sent someone to inspect the rentals and faxed a bid
for those jobs. In each situation the installers were courteous and
friendly to us and to our tenants. The installations went smoothly
and on time. The installer did a great job of cleaning up after himself
each day, even when the job took a couple of days. The windows are
great, a huge improvement to our home and to the rental properties.
We are very happy with the new windows and the repairs done on the
4-plexes. |
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| Report
Date: |
11/1/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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| Hire
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YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$25000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
They
removed all the siding, replaced it with tight knot cedar, and painted
the whole house with 2 coats of premium paint. And it looks GREAT!!! |
| Member
Comments: |
We can't
say enough about how happy we are with Gino and his crew. Jaime, our
siding crew boss, and Gerardo, his assistant, were terrific. They
worked during the hottest weather this summer (100+ degrees) without
complaint or taking short days or shortcuts. They did an impeccable
job. Roger was the continuity director (not his actual title), making
sure that everything went smoothly. He drove the whole project from
start to finish. Good days, he was there. Any troubles, he was there.
He worked mornings, nights, Saturdays, Sundays- Roger, you need to
take more time off. And does Roger know paint or what? Thank you,
Roger, for steering Kelly away from painting the house purple! He
made sure we were happy with every aspect to the job. And as for his
paint crew, Abel, Jas, and Ramero, we can't say enough about how pleased
we were with their level of detail and care. Overall it was a terrific
experience with a very, very professional and personable company and
crew!!! |
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| Report
Date: |
10/27/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$54000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
We needed
a new paint job and new siding on our top floor buildout. Ralph Streano
came over to bid on the siding job and told me they also paint, however
the remainder of the siding of my house had problems where old boards
would not hold paint. I decided to replace all the house siding, and
Ralph included insulation with that and the new paint job. It was
a great deal for all the work they did. The insulation they used was
''green'' in that it was old newspaper bits, and the siding they used
was new cedar siding, that simulated the two board look on one side,
but was one wider board overall with tongue and groove. There was
so much tacked on work over the years that Ralph reassured me we would
be fixing a lot of badly implemented house projects from years ago. |
| Member
Comments: |
Both
crews that came to work on the house were great at what they did.
Rob's crew removed all the old siding in about a week or so, and blew
in the insulation as they went. They worked quickly, methodically,
and had a great attention to detail. They added the new siding, and
caulked and caulked and caulked. They found dry rot on the top floor
and bad balcony railings, which they fixed, as well as badly constructed
decking. I appreciated their overall knowledge with construction and
knowing they were not skilled in only one job. Before the paint crew
came, Roger worked with me over and over again to nail down the colors,
walk around the house and plan the painting. Then the painters added
their own magic and skill. The handyman followed up both crews and
fixed little things that needed fixing. These guys are so nice, so
good at what they do, and give great customer service. |
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| Report
Date: |
10/25/2006 |
| Category: |
WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
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YES |
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Cost: |
$35000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Replaced
windows, resided and painted exterior of house |
| Member
Comments: |
Ralph
Streano bid both the window replacement and the residing/painting
jobs. In both cases his bid was very close to others we had gotten.
But what sold us was the quality that Lifetime puts into a project.
In his well-prepared presentation he convinced us that Lifetime was
the best choice because they use superior products and employ superior
installation methods. And truly, except for one minor case, everyone
representing Lifetime put quality ahead of speed. They took the time
to do it right. Because we're all human, we hit some bumps in the
road. The biggest was that we had a deadline for finishing the project
which Ralph had assured us they would meet. For awhile it wasn't looking
good. But as the day approached, he summoned more troops. Without
compromising quality, the job was finished on time. And boy, does
it look good! |
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| Report
Date: |
10/19/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
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YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$10975 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Replaced
all existing windows in our home. |
| Member
Comments: |
Lifetime
Remodeling replaced our siding as well as the windows. The siding
went perfectly, but we had a few problems concerning the windows.
NOTHING to do with the installation, but rather with the factory itself.
Ralph did the best he could to represent us and get the job done to
our satisfaction.They are very nice now that they are installed. |
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| Report
Date: |
10/16/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
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Cost: |
$25000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Completely
resided entire house and garage; painted house and garage; some custom
detail work. |
| Member
Comments: |
Very
well. Ralph is very knowledgeable and helpful; the workers were very
competent and pleasant to have around. |
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| Report
Date: |
10/12/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$54000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
I
had desperate need for a new paint job and also my top floor addition
had been built using LP siding (long ago recalled by the company).
So when Lifetime Remodeling Systems came out to talk to me about the
siding issue, they also mentioned they can do the painting, and showed
me boards on the remainder of my house that were so saturated they
would not hold paint. I decided to reside my whole house with new
cedar siding that on one side looked like two older style boards.
It was a GREAT solution for fixing many of the bad add-ons my house
had been put through over the years. I loved Ralph's thoroughness,
knowledge and reassurances of how well the project would go and how
affordable it all would be: new siding, insulation blown in, AND a
new paint job! |
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| Report
Date: |
10/3/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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YES |
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Cost: |
$27000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
We
had LP siding torn off the 2nd story and replace with cedar shingle
panels, then they painted the whole house with two coats of Sherwin-Williams
Duration paint. |
| Member
Comments: |
From
start to finish this company was easy to work with. All the crews
were very polite, professional and they cleaned up the site every
evening before they left. LTR maintained the highest standards of
quality throughout the entire project. Every question or concern was
handled promptly and professionally. Roger went above and beyond with
help on choosing paint colors for our house; they must have brought
out 8-10 different colors for us to try until we found the perfect
colors for our house. Our house looks brand new and neighbors comment
on how great it looks. Thank you!! |
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| Report
Date: |
9/19/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$20000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Lifetime
Remodeling Systems replaced all windows with Alside windows. Also
replaced siding, gutters, soffits and fascia. |
| Member
Comments: |
Ralph
Streano promised us the best windows and kept his promise. We live
on a very busy street and the house is very quiet now. We are amazed
at the difference. The windows are beautiful. The work was completed
on time by true craftsmen. We would highly recommend Lifetime Remodeling
Systems to anyone. |
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| Report
Date: |
9/17/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$71665 |
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| Description
of Work: |
New
Alside vinyl casement windows installed throughout house and Pozzi
wood windows removed. New stained hardwood window trim inside and
new window trim on the outside. Small amount of siding repair. New
Elk Domain Winslow composite roof installed--removal of existing cedar
shakes. And installation of new skylight. Removed and replaced all
gutters and downspouts. Exterior of the house, gutters and window
trim painted with two coats of Sherwin Williams Duration. |
| Member
Comments: |
Undergoing
this makeover was a daunting task but once we decided on Lifetime
Remodeling Systems everything progressed smoothly. Ralph, owner, was
friendly, knowledgeable and respectful. Communication was outstanding
with call-backs and answers to questions immediate. Ralph's employees
were prompt, polite and efficient. They always made sure materials,
tools, etc., were picked up each evening and any messes were broom
clean. The entire project took a good three months to complete but
our house looks fabulous. The wait was worth it. We can't say enough
about Lifetime Remodeling Systems. We would definitely use them again
in the future and would certainly recommend them to others. |
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| Report
Date: |
9/6/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$19000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
I
just bought my house in March and the aluminum siding was in need
of repair and paint but decided the house needed a fresh look. After
talking with Home Depot and Lifetime I decided Lifetime matched my
criteria of quality, attention to detail, and guarantee. My house
is a small two story craftsman style home built in 1926. I wanted
to get the house back to the original style and Lifetime knew exactly
what was needed to do it. I decided on tight-knot cedar as it gives
the best natural look. The team added blocks for all the lights, faucets,
and outlets, a nice touch. They also replaced almost all the trim
around the windows. I also got four new windows installed. The house
was then painted with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration paint.
Along with the siding and trim, they also painted the windows and
foundation. |
| Member
Comments: |
Overall,
the company was a joy to work with. All crews were on time and worked
very hard considering the extreme heat we had during that period.
The teams were very courteous and listened to my ideas and worked
with me as I did my own upgrades here and there. One crew did trample
some plants, but the lead was quick to compensate us and provided
a gift certificate, which was quite nice. The leads were direct, yet
courteous and fun and I look forward to the next time we get to work
together. I can't even count how many compliments we've received since
the work was completed. Thanks everyone for a job well done. |
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| Report
Date: |
9/5/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$19000 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Our
cedar shingle and original siding was taken off. New cedar put up
and the house painted. |
| Member
Comments: |
From
Geno's first visit to the last walk through after all the work was
complete we were happy. The siding is a work of art. The work was
well done. If you have ever tried to pick colors for your house you
know how difficult it can be. Rodgers help with the choices was awesome
and made the job complete and perfect. Three months later we are still
happy and know we made the right choice. |
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| Report
Date: |
8/14/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$52585 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1905 |
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date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
old, asbestos fiber cement siding. Blew in insulation. Installed moisture
barrier, new cedar siding and approx 25 new vinyl windows. Installed
new exterior window and door trim. Installed new front and back doors.
Boxed in fascia and soffits and installed new crown moulding. Misc
repairs of insect damage and missing framing. Painted all siding and
trim. The Works! |
| Member
Comments: |
Easy
to contact and very responsive. Quick to resolve issues -- very customer-service
oriented. Gino (co-owner) came to give us the estimate and was very
accessible throughout the project, appearing at the site often This
job was longer and trickier than expected, but no corners were cut
and the job was not rushed or pushed to the back burner. The crews
were friendly and easy to talk to. Rob, our amazing site coordinator,
came up with a creative solution for every challenge. As Gino said,
good communication is the key to a successful project, and he and
his crew made sure the communication was good. On a job this size,
there will inevitably be unforeseen events. The test of a contractor
is how they deal these occurences. Lifetime came through every time.
The bottom line is that our house looks great and has gone up in value
considerably. This was money well spent and I would definitely recommend
Lifetime Remodeling and use them again myself on our next house. |
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| Report
Date: |
8/11/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING/WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$8995 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1972 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
LRS
replaced my 1970's single payne aluminum windows with Alside Energy
Star vinyl windows. They replaced 7 windows and a sliding glass door.
Four of the windows have contoured grids. |
| Member
Comments: |
called
Lifetime Remodeling Systems and Logan returned my call promptly. We
set up an appointment and he came with information and examples of
vinyl windows. I was impressed with his knowledge and enthusiasm for
the product. I felt well- informed after his presentation. Jason and
Charles arrived promptly at 8:00 am to begin work. They were efficient
and pleasant. They consulted me when decisions needed to be made regarding
how to frame one of the exterior windows. They were meticulous about
cleaning up as they went along. They returned the next day to finish
the job. It was a first class operation and I wouldn't hesitate to
hire them again for other remodeling projects. |
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| Report
Date: |
8/10/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$23500 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1910 |
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date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
Tore
off asbestos shingle siding, installed house wrap, cedar trim, and
hardy siding, caulk and flash, and a new paint job. |
| Member
Comments: |
As
an inveterate do-it-yourselfer I rarely pay other people to do work.
But when I had to re-side my 1910 PDX home, I knew the job was over
my head. With trepidation, I hired LRS. My worries were unfounded.
LRS did a spectacular job: Gino explained everything and was forthright
and knowledgeable. He or Ralph, were at the site almost every day.
They take a hands-on approach to their crews and are involved with
the job. I appreciated LRS's flexibility with a fluid restoration
job. They worked with me the whole way, dealing with myriad changes.
Clearly, Gino shared my view that the historical character of the
house be maintained. Despite all this, LRS stuck to their estimates.
They explained and put in writing what they would do and what it would
cost. I was not charged a penny more than I agreed. Also noteworthy
are LRS crews. They were polite, professional, and highly skilled
craftsmen. I would trust LRS with any siding job. They are honest,
reliable, and skilled at their trade. |
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| Report
Date: |
8/1/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
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More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$43565 |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
old siding and resided entire house. Removed and replaced brickwork
and wall damaged with dry rot. Note repaired exterior and interior
of replaced wall. Replaced three original windows with new windows
and poperly taped and sealed remaining windows. Properly sealed the
entire house and flashed all brickwork and deck to prevent any future
water damage. |
| Member
Comments: |
Jime,
and his crew that did the siding were easy to work with and worked
around our schedules. Minor issue with the quality of the sheetrock
repair, but it was quickly corrected. A lot of attention to detail
and finishing work. Painters were quick, and did a great job. Crews
were tidy and left the yard clean. Ralph and his management team had
good follow through and were easy to contact if there were questions.
Over all, it was a very good experience considering the amount of
work that had to be done. The house now looks better then when it
was new! |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
7/6/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$39995 |
| Home
Build Year: |
2002 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
|
| Description
of Work: |
They
did removal of existing EFIS siding from the front exterior of our
home, with replacement using CASTIA cultured stone. They designed
a new elegant arched entry way with stone columns. They re-routed
3 rain gutters downspouts. They added accented patio deck columns
with matching CASTIA stone. They repainted all non-stone front surfaces,
including stucco wall, raingutters, soffit, facia board, trim, and
garage doors. |
| Member
Comments: |
Lifetime
Remodeling Systems (LRS) is far & away the most professional, highest
quality, easiest to work with. Our experience is the same as the other
testimonials on Angie's list. Gino, Ralph & Roger never failed on
a promise. They are always available, flexible, & worked with us seemlessly
to achieve a result we & our neighbors call spectacular. Gino met
with us on a # of occasions to explain the process & assist in designing
the look we wanted. Both Gino and Ralph even met us at the Castia
location to select materials, along with the great Castia team. LRS
uses their own work crews who were organized, very clean, efficient,
and timely. Ricardo, who as far as we are concerned, is a master artist.
He is truly amazing. LRS used the best materials and never haggled
over price. The final bid was the bid, even though inevitable project
modifications had to be made during the process. We are your biggest
fans! Thanks. |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
6/18/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$20000 |
|
| Description
of Work: |
They
replaced LP siding on our 1993 home with hardiplank. They added trim
around front windows and painted entire house with Sherwin Williams
paint. |
| Member
Comments: |
Gino
and his crew were very professional. They did an outstanding job residing
and painting our house. They did an excellent job paying attention
to detail. They were totally customer service oriented. We appreciated
their sincere desire to provide a quality product and service to us.
We are very happy with the way the house turned out. |
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A |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
B |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
6/17/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$34000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1987 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
|
| Description
of Work: |
We
had 18 new windows installed and the entire exterior installed with
hardi-plank siding. The house was painted with 2 coats of paint upon
completion of the siding. They also had to redo some exterior plumbing,
redo the natural gas pipe, remake an arched window opening inside
and out,and remake an outside gate that was connected to the fencing. |
| Member
Comments: |
Ralph
and Gino Streano were very professional and take great pride in their
company. they were upfront about every step of the work preformed
and made sure the job was done correctly and with the best materials
and workmanship available. Gino was available 24/7for any question
and problem thar arose and was on top of every aspect of the job being
done by his tearoff crew, his window installers, and the siding crew,
as well as the painting crew for an overall impressive job. His associate,
Logan, and Roger, the customer service rep. were fantastic!! Roger
is a real asset to the company--A plus!! Jason, the window installer
and master carpenter, does quality work. Artie and Tony, the siding
crew were very precise and accurate and thorough every step of the
siding job. All the crews were hard workers and very polite. the company
was a little higher than some, but top notch quality of workmanship
and materials used was well worth it. And the leadership of the company
was top notch. |
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A |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
6/15/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$15000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1992 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
Took
off our old nasty siding, replaced all dry rot, sided the house with
HardiPlank, painted house and trim. |
| Member
Comments: |
Better
price and better product than 4 previous bids. Work was done on time,
quickly and with amazing craftsmanship. Crew was polite, respectful
and careful that we understood every step of the project. Job is so
beautiful that we've had many people stop and ask ''who did this?''
We are very happy to share this information with them and truly hope
that they call Lifetime when they want to re-side or paint their own
house. We are so thankful for our gorgeous ''new'' house!!! |
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A |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
5/20/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$26000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1941 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
|
| Description
of Work: |
Remove
old siding, insulate stud bays, repair damaged sheathing, wrap house
in vapor barrier, reside with hardiplank, replace trim, build and
install new awning over back door, remove and replace roof (complete
tear-off), paint entire house and trim. All facilities and services
were taken care of. |
| Member
Comments: |
From
the moment we signed with LRS, we were kept in the loop on every aspect
of the project. When work could not be done due to weather constraints,
we still received a call from Gino daily. Gino and his crew were responsive
to my design ideas and absolutely respectful of all aspects of the
house and my family. Their work is absolutely top notch. Our home
is now THE house in the neighborhood, all the neighbors ask who we
used. It holds energy splendidly with the new insulation. Though I
probably won't need to use them again (hence the name ''Lifetime''),
I recommend them heartily. |
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Price |
B |
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Quality |
B |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
|
Professionalism |
A |
|
| Report
Date: |
5/18/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$19000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1929 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
1926
home exterior renovation. (1) demolition and removal of existing vinyl
siding and a thick layer of concrete stucco including complimentary
mold testing by outside consultant; (2) blown insulation; (3) resetting
several windows; (4) repairs to exterior/interior window trim; (5)
installation of multiple size vents; and (5) installation of Hardy
Plank siding and Owner-specified trim. On-site crew performed daily
clean-up. |
| Member
Comments: |
If
he does not already know it, Gino is a fantastic provider of professional
building services. From start to finish, he exceeded in every task.
From LISTENING to our requirements, to ACKNOWLEDGING them, to EXPLORING
all options and RESPONDING by delivering a product and service that
is EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY, Gino's site crew delivered what the
company promised. Hands down, this was the most pleasant experience
we've had with a contractor in Portland. Their crew became members
of our family and they are welcome at our remodeled 1926 home anytime.
Seriously, job well done in all respects. |
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Price |
N/A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
5/7/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$30000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1920 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
Siding,
windows, doors and more... |
| Member
Comments: |
Ralph
Streano was an excellent contractor to perform the work he did for
me. I had some very scary experiences prior to hiring him. Got ripped
off big time, No body espically the Oregon Contractor Board would
deal with it. I'm very please to see a place like this where I could
have gone to for help. I wish I would have know about this site sooner
and would not have been ripped off. So, having said all that Ralph
stands 200% behind his work. It's been over a year ago since he's
provided the work and he still stands behind his lifetime moto. Thanks,
Dwight Bostic |
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Price |
B |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
B |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
5/4/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$27000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1993 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
They
removed my LP siding, replaced the vapor barrier with a better one,
put the siding on, painted the new siding with 2 coats of S-W Duration
paint |
| Member
Comments: |
It
was a very professional job and I never found a corner that was cut.
The crew kept me up to date and the ownership called or visited frequently.
The only area that I felt could have been better was in the daily
cleanup. I would go with this company without hesitation if I ever
had to do it again. |
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Price |
B |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
|
Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
2/6/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$13500 |
|
| Description
of Work: |
They
added new siding, new gutters, and painted the exterior of our home. |
| Member
Comments: |
All
of the crew were very prompt, efficient, and very friendly. They always
cleaned up after themselves and answered all of my questions. Their
workmanship was very high quality. They used the best paint and materials
that are available on the market. I was very pleased with the results. |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
1/28/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$22000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1920 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
New
windows, new window trim inside and out, remove old siding, wrap house
with water barrier, blow in insulation, install hard plank siding,
replace all flashing and facia, add decorative wood work and trim
to exterior. They will paint in spring. |
| Member
Comments: |
The
LRS team is great to work with. Ralph is the father and visits us
anytime we have questions about the project or changes to the order.
We liked their work so much that we continued to add to the order.
Gino, his son, is our project manager and runs a tight ship. We think
we have their best team - the carpenters are true craftsmen. We were
very impressed with their work - its beautiful. The team is very open
to ideas and supportive to be patient on those items we wanted more
consultation on. We really liked that the team was passionate about
the project and took great personal pride everyday. They are a fun
team to work with. It's an overwhelming amount of work - a bit unexpected
how much work it was. The team was on time, cleaned up the site everyday
and responded to questions at every turn. We had a lot of fun with
them and feel that Ralph, Gino and our carpenters, Jason and Artie,
are kind of like family. We really appreciated their prompt attitude
and care for our beloved home. |
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A |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
1/27/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$29000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1980 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
They
put up new siding on our older home and painted. |
| Member
Comments: |
This
company was the best company to work with. They were on time to do
the work, very knowledgeable and friendly. Ralph spent a lot of time
with my husband and I and explained what he was going to do. He listened
carefully to what we wanted and always kept our best interests in
mind. The crew that did the siding was incredible. They showed up
everyday on time and didn't leave until the day was over. They were
extremely friendly, helpful, and quality conscious. Everyday, the
crew went above and beyond the call of duty, whether it was answering
our questions or dealing with our indecision. They were always ready
to change or offer substantial suggestions. I can't say enough about
this company. |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
|
| Report
Date: |
1/23/2006 |
| Category: |
WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$22000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1920 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
New
windows, new window trim inside and out, remove old siding, wrap house
with water barrier, blow in insulation, install hardi plank siding,
replace all flashing and facia, add decorative wood work and trim
to exterior. They will paint in spring. |
| Member
Comments: |
The
LRS team is great to work with. Ralph is the father and visits us
anytime we have questions about the project or changes to the order.
We liked their work so much that we continued to add to the order.
Gino, his son, is our project manager and runs a tight ship. We think
we have their best team - the carpenters are true craftsmen. We were
very impressed with their work - its beautiful. The team is very open
to ideas and supportive to be patient on those items we wanted more
consultation on. We really liked that the team was passionate about
the project and took great personal pride everyday. They are a fun
team to work with. It's an overwhelming amount of work - a bit unexpected
how much work it was. The team was on time, cleaned up the site everyday
and responded to questions at every turn. We had a lot of fun with
them and feel that Ralph, Gino and our carpenters, Jason and Artie,
are kind of like family. We really appreciated their prompt attitude
and care for our beloved home. |
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A |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
1/20/2006 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$25050 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1991 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
and disposed of old L-P OSB siding on house and separate shop building,
repaired any dry-rotted areas in sheathing, covered entire wall area
with Green Guard Raindrop housewrap, sealed around all windows with
Grace Ice & Water Shield, removed and replaced corner boards with
5/4'' cedar, replaced siding with primed tight-knot cedar siding using
a 6'' reveal and stainless steel ring-shank nails using metal flashing
as required,installed treated ledger board for eventual deck addition,
removed and replaced soffitts with 1/2'' primed cedar plywood, caulked
all joints with Sonolastic 150 compound, painted both structures (main
body and trim) with 2 coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration 20-year house
paint, cleaned-up site and disposed of all construction debris. |
| Member
Comments: |
Very
positive! Ralph and Gino were a joy to work with. Ricardo the siding
lead man on the crew was very knowledgeable and a true craftsman in
his trade. The crew was always punctual and completed the work within
the scheduled time even with the inclement weather we had in late
December early January. The materials were staged properly and protected
from the weather and always available when the crew needed them. Ralph
and Gino made regular checks on the progress of the job and heard
and addressed my few concerns. Appreciated their business-like and
well-structured approach to the large project which also included
window replacement by another crew from Lifestyle Remodeling. |
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A |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
1/20/2006 |
| Category: |
WINDOWS |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$23471 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1991 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
and disposed of 24 aluminum windows and three doors on house and separate
shop, replaced all windows with Alside Ultimate 2000 Low-E vinyl windows
cutting-back casings as required, replaced one sliding patio door
in house with Alside Ultimate 2000 equivalent, reframed second non-standard
patio door opening and installed Pella aluminum-clad exterior/wood
interior sliding door, replaced rotted exterior walk door on shop,
worked in concert with another Lifestyle Remodeling crew doing siding
replacement. |
| Member
Comments: |
Excellent
experience! The Alside window product is well-built and solid and
operate well. The lead man, Jason, and his helper, Artie, were very
efficient and neat (often replacing up to 5 windows per day even in
the inclement and rainy late December early January weather we were
having). The crews were prompt and well-scheduled and Ralph and Gino
checked regularly on the progress of the job. Appreciated the business-like
and structured approach to my whole project. |
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Price |
A |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
12/12/2005 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$19000 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1947 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
Removed
old siding. Installed seamless ridid-wall vinyl siding. Covered all
soffit/facia door frames (wood surfaces) with white metal-no more
painting! Removed 15 steel windows, made new frames, installed LBL
8000 windows. Exceptionally attentive to quality and detail and finish
work. Replaced back and front doors & screens. Extra work: installed
fans, stove hood vent, modified kitchen cabinet. Helped me select
doors and other needed items. They were SO helpful! |
| Member
Comments: |
This
company was extrodinary! I looked over many of their jobs (references)
and found their work to be TOP NOTCH! Their attention to minute details
was really appreciated. The "seamless" siding looked much better than
other types. The house siding (color yellow), windows, and doors look
wonderful! The new windows/doors have made the home amazingly energy
efficient. They were completely honest and ethical, were always on
time, always responsive and a true JOY to work with! They DID cost
about $1000 more, as compared as to some other bids that I got for
the same work, but the FINAL product was worth it! I'm impressed and
appreciative! |
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Price |
B |
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Quality |
A |
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Responsiveness |
A |
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Punctuality |
A |
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Professionalism |
A |
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| Report
Date: |
10/14/2005 |
| Category: |
SIDING |
| Was
Work Done?: |
YES |
| *
More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. |
| Hire
Again?: |
YES |
| App.
Cost: |
$23100 |
| Home
Build Year: |
1990 |
| *This
date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are
similar in age to your own. |
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| Description
of Work: |
REPLACED
ALL MY LP SIDING WITH VINYL SIDING! |
| Member
Comments: |
IT
WAS A PLEASURE TO FIND HIM. I HAD A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE WITH ANOTHER
SIDING COMPANY WHO WAS DESTROYING MY HOUSE. I THANK THE LORD I FOUND
RALPH. HE MADE MY HOME BEAUTIFUL! HE EVEN TOSSED IN A BEAUTIFUL FRONT
DOOR. HE HAS COME OUT SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE REPAIRS AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.
HE DOES IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM AND TRUST HIM
100%! |
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