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TESTIMONIALS

"My first experience with O'Brien Contractors ,was many years ago when I was getting bids to replace the siding on my house.  At that time, I met with Robert O'Brien Sr., and I knew, after that meeting, that they were the men I wanted for the job.  They were not the lowest bid of three, but, I knew they cared about giving me the workmanship and results I was looking for, and, they did not disappoint.

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Recently, it became necessary to replace my roof, soffit and fascia, gutters and downspouts.  This time I did not need to get multiple bids.  I made but one phone call to O'Brien Contractors.  This time I dealt with sons Michael and Robert Jr., and this is what makes them head and shoulders above other companies I have dealt with:

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1.  They come prepared to the job site, so there is no running of to get supplies during the work day.

2.  Their work day begins at 7:30, they break for a short lunch, and continue to work until 4:30, or until the job for the day is  finished.  they don't take breaks and sit, they work.

3.  Once the job is started, they are there until it is finished.  They do not start one day, go to a second job the next and leave  you waiting for them to come back and finish.

4.  They care about doing the best job possible and are meticulous workers.

5.  All debris from a day's work is cleaned up and taken with them at the end of the day.

6.  Payments are spread out over the time it takes to complete the job, so you are not paying for work that has not been completed.

7.  When the job is finished, the property is free of all traces of any work remnants.

 

In short, what you are getting when you hire O'Brien Contractors is expert craftsmanship, conscientious work ethics, solid values and business practices, a job that will last, and one you will be more then happy to display.  On a scale of one to ten, I would rate O'Brien Contractors a twelve, and am happy to do it."

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Sincerely,

Carol D.

"The Short Version: The bottom line is - we hope to hire O'Brien Contractors for future projects.  They are that good!

 

The Long Version:

Our project was the total re-siding of a 32-year old, 2 story colonial house.  The O'Briens removed all the cedar lap siding and corner boards.  They added OSB reinforcement and insulation where needed, replaced a warped stud, fixed some rotted areas and did other prep work to make sure there would be a proper foundation for the new siding.  Then they installed new Hardie-plank fiber cement lap siding and Boral TruExterior trim boards, new mounting blocks for our light fixtures, new soffit vents, flashing and caulking.  This was a big project that took a whole month.  Due to the expense involved, we had interviewed several contractors and received 4 bids.  The O'Briens' bid wasn't the cheapest or most expensive, but they came highly recommended from a trusted friend, Larry Edmonds of Parker, PA ( a genuine craftsman).

 

Hardie-plank is a great product if it is installed according to the specs.  The O'Briens were the only bidder who seemed to care about the specs.  We visited the job sites of some other contractors and saw even so-called "certified" installers mishandling the product and installing it incorrectly.  The O'Briens came with the James Hardie manual in hand and showed us exactly how they were going to follow the specs.

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We found the O'Briens to be polite, hard-working, conscientious, reliable and honest.  They did their best every day, and we are convinced they did the best job possible given the age and condition of our house.  And that's not just our opinion.  The painting contractors said it was one of the best Hardie-plank jobs they had seen, and were particularly impressed by the quality of the caulking, which is critical on a Hardie installation (Robert's the master!).

 

Our advice is hire them, you won't be disappointed."

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Sincerely,

Ray and Karen O.

"I'm writing this letter to thank you both for the well done job of installing windows and doors in my home. 

 

You were recommended to me by a family member and also by a friend.  Your estimate was received promptly after your initial visit and work was started and completed as promised.  You explained work being done and answered any questions I had.

 

Your work was done in a very professional manner.  Arrived on time, worked without taking breaks, cleaned up and hauled away any debris everyday.  On days I had to leave before finishing your work for the day you would lock up when leaving. 

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I was very pleased with your work and would definitely hire you again.  I would also recommend you to anyone needing quality work done on their home." 

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Sincerely,

Shirley T.

"Robert and Michael,

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I am writing this letter to commend you on the job you and your brother did on our house.  I had noticed my house was a little drafty and the roof was thirty years old and in desperate need of replacement.

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From start to finish, the professionalism demonstrated by your company was incredible.  While preparing the estimate for the work to be performed, you asked many questions which neither my wife nor I gave any thought.  We didn't realize the importance of having an eave placed on our roof.  The eaves placed on the house keep the water away from the foundation as well as stop the water from running off the roof and pooling up behind the siding.  I noticed once the old siding was removed, the siding underneath had deteriorated and was moldy as a result of this runoff.

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In addition, the insulation placed behind the vinyl siding installed on the house has helped to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat the house in the winter and cool the house in summer.  We have noticed a reduction in our energy bills as a result of this.

 

You and your brother were very patient with my family and courteous as well.  My wife had many questions about the job being done on the house.  You took the time out of your very busy schedule to walk her through what was being done and explain the necessity for the steps you were taking to make the improvements to the house. 

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Once again, I cannot thank you enough for the job done by your company.  The house looks beautiful and is much more energy efficient now as well." 

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Sincerely,

Ray K.

"A few years back my husband and I moved into an old farm house that really needed some major renovation.  After a little searching we hired Robert and Michael as our contractors.  In addition to doing a nice job on siding the place, they built in the front porch as an extra room, built in another small porch as a mud room, insulated and rewired the attic, and expanded our small deck out back.

 

Since then, we have had various people visiting that have remarked on their good workmanship and how nice the place looks now.  The house really does have a whole new look and is much warmer in the cold weather-which also saves on our utility bills.

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You might ask, would we hire them again?  You bet!  We already have some future projects in mind for them since they are quite talented.  Also, after Robert and Michael get started, they get the work done in a timely manner, clean up any leftover debris, and they are very polite and respectful of your property.

 

In short, both my husband and I would recommend them to anyone needing a quality project done to their home."

 

Sincerely,

Richard and Patty B.

"To Whom it may concern:

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I write this letter in recommendation of Robert J. O'Brien & Michael O'Brien Contractors.  I had the pleasure of having them build a ramp in January of 2012 and then again with a porch roof in September 2012.  I can recommend them highly and without reservation.

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The ramp was done because of a pulmonary embolism I had in October.  In spite of the cold weather it was finished in record time and I love it.  We moved into our property in 2005 but could not really use the back porch as the sun would be too hot.  With the roof now we can enjoy cooking out and sitting on the porch.

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They cleaned up after themselves and even "swept" the lawn for nails.  Very conscious in regards to keeping to a schedule they imposed upon themselves.  They were very accurate in keeping to the initial assessment for the project.

 

They also put electrical outlets in the front of the house for our Christmas decorations.  This helped so we would not have cords crossing the porch to trip upon.

 

If anyone needs contracting work done, I would highly recommend the O'Brien brothers anytime."

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Sincerely,

Thomas and Naomi W.

"We are writing this letter to thank you for a job well done on siding our home and installing the doors and windows.  We have been very pleased with the quality of the material and your professional workmanship.  The current renovations you are doing, adding a walk-in closet and laundry room, is going very well and we are sure we will be pleased with the results.

 

You were recommended to us by a friend and we have been more than pleased with the work the two of you have done.  You are always prompt, professional and respond quickly to our requests.  You have shown diligence and dedication to finishing each job on time.  The job site is always safe and clean before you leave at the end of the day.

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We were so pleased with your work and we did not hesitate to refer our friends and family to you.  Our friends and family that you have completed work for have been equally pleased.  They have agreed you are very professional and have done a great job.

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It is evident in your work you enjoy what you do and your goal is to please your customers.  Please feel free to have any of your prospective customers give us a call for a reference.

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Thanks again and I am sure we will be working with you in the future."

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Sincerely,

Chris and Sandy B.

"Over the past six years, I have had three home improvement projects completed by the O'Briens.  The most recent project was adding a full bathroom on my lower level.  As this was a new experience for me, all my questions were answered as well as suggestions offered for various details.  In all cases where I asked for pros and cons on a matter, I received answers.  I was also informed of any subcontractors needed for the job and was introduced to them before the project was started.

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In all projects the work was handled in a competent and professional manner.  An estimate was given in a timely manner and work was started when promised and completed within the time frame scheduled.

 

I was impressed with their work ethic.  They came in, did the job without taking breaks and on any day when I was not home would lock up when they left.  They cleaned up and hauled away any debris.  In their last project I think they actually left one of the rooms cleaner when they left than when they came.

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In summation, I have found their prices fair, the work well done in the time promised, questions answered and/or suggestions made, and everything cleaned up."

 

Sincerely,

Susan F.

"We contracted the O'Brien Brothers (Michael and Robert) to construct our new deck in the summer of 2020. They completely removed our old, wooden deck and replaced with with a new, 550 square foot composite deck. They estimated and then completed the work within three weeks.

 

The deck consists of three levels interconnected with a series of stairways. All interfaces between stairs and floorboards are expertly mitered. The result is a dark brown, composite deck with a tan composite trim and black aluminum railings.

 

The quality of their work and their attention to detail were excellent. We are extremely pleased with the result and we expect to use the deck for many years to come. The O'Brien brothers exhibited the highest degree of professionalism in completing our project; we highly recommend them."

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Sincerely,

Bonnie and Lou D.

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