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Short version: I have nothing but raves for Bruce and his team. They were great, I got a touch of HGTV crazy, I was talked back to reality, and I am beyond plea...
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Matthew McClure
I am very excited about my new remodeled master bathroom and updated second bathroom. The team was very professional and the quality of the installation was amazing. I walk in and still cant believe it's my bathroom. Thank you!!!
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Homeowner Morton Grove
“We had a bathroom and kitchen done. They were very good. They were just very easy to have. They were in our house for quite a while. They were very friendly, very polite, and we really enjoyed having them there. We became friends almost. It was pretty funny. We worked really well with them. I would give them an A . They were that good. They were good. I already have recommended them.”
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Homeowner Chicago
“They did the main bathroom. The people were very easy to work. All the workers were easy to work with. My experience was an A. There was one complaint, and this is kind of a funny one. The toilet wouldn't fill up all the way with water. There was a hose and a hose fitting. The hose had to be put into that fitting, and we figured out how to do that, so it works for us. I looked at it and fixed it.”
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Homeowner Skokie
“They were absolutely great. It was a kitchen and a bathroom remodel. They were just very professional, always on time, and very friendly. I would give them an A . I have No complaints for them.”
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Homeowner Chicago
“They are absolutely amazing. They already remodeled our kitchen and the dining room, and now they're in the process of doing our basement. Their work is definitely quality work, and the crew is good to work with. I would give them an A; no complaints.”
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Homeowner Chicago
“It was very good. They remodeled my master bathroom. They were easy to get ahold of. The owner, Bruce, was always around. If you left a message, he would always get back to you within the same exact day, so I always knew what was going on. I would give them an A.”
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Homeowner Northbrook
“They remodeled my kitchen. They were fast. They were clean, and they stayed on budget. I would give them an A —no complaints. I have already recommended them.”
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Matthew M
I am very excited about my new remodeled master bathroom and updated second bathroom. The team was very professional and the quality of the installation was amazing. I walk in and still cant believe it's my bathrooms. Thank you!!!
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greg_selby43
Bruce and his team were great to work with. They did a remodel of our master bath and living room. They had great suppliers (Dal-Tile and Studio 41, for example...
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Greg S
Bruce and his team were great to work with. They did a remodel of our master bath and living room. They had great suppliers (Dal-Tile and Studio 41, for example) who helped us along the way. Bruce's crew started our job on time EVERY single day! They asked for our feedback throughout the project. We are very happy with the end result of both rooms. Bruce told us going into the project how long it would take, and it took almost exactly that amount of time. We will definitely use them again and recommend them to others. Thank you Bruce and team
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Tiffany P
We had a great experience with Bruce and his team. They remodeled our downstairs including our kitchen, floors and powder. The quality of work was excellent. Bruce was easy to contact and very present through every step of the process. The guys who did the work were skilled, clean and friendly. We chose Regency above our other options mostly because Bruce seemed very knowledgeable, organized and promised not to "nickel and dime" us throughout the process since we aren't handy and had no idea what the job would require. He stayed true to his word and we couldn't be happier with our new kitchen and how everything worked out!
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mikelangen67
Bruce, Luke and the whole team did a great job at remodeling my kitchen. From the beginning design work, demolishing, construction and to finishing and closing ...
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Brian E.
Still in the planning stages but the efficiency of the vendors I've been supplied have been outstanding!
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Brian G.
The beginning of the process was a little crazy because of the need to schedule time with the tile and fixture folks. Once things got settled and the work began the team that showed was amazing. Charley and Tom were total professionals. Charley even began taking my garbage and recycling out during the week to help out. Tom was a no nonsense guy tat was easy to chat with as far as options and ideas as they came up. Each challenge that popped up (as they do in every job) was easily talked through and solved easily. The best thing is, the end result is that I have a beautifully updated bathroom and everything looks great.
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Bill H.
Bruce and his Regency team did a great job on my bathroom remodel and bedroom hardwood floor installation. When I first started thinking about the remodeling work I went to the big name firm that advertises frequently on the radio. Their price estimates were much higher and project timelines were much longer than Regency’s. Regency finished the job right around the date the big name said they would start. Additionally, it felt like the potential project coordinator had never picked up a hammer. My bathroom remodel consisted of converting a vanity only area and a walk-in closet into a full master bathroom and redesigned master bedroom closet. I had an idea of what I wanted to do - Bruce did a great job of understanding my vision and offering up options for me to choose from. He had a library of pictures from prior bathroom remodeling projects that was a great source of ideas and provided many examples to help me think through all my potential options. Another benefit of working through Bruce was his vendor connections (i.e. plumbing fixtures, tile/granite, vanity, mirrors, etc.). Be prepared to spend time working directly with his vendors – you’ll get everything at his contractor’s discounted price plus the benefit of even more design ideas. Bruce’s tile vendor did a tremendous job helping to design the tile pattern in my shower. Bruce’s team gets you through the permit process (from application to sign off), his craftsmen are skilled, they’ll make certain all touch-up items are resolved to your satisfaction, plus the work area will be spotlessly cleaned upon completion. I was on vacation for the last week of the dusty portion of the job – when I came back the hardwood floors throughout the rest of my house had all been cleaned and treated at his expense. My project came in right on budget. Next fall I’m looking to do some work in my basement - I’ll be calling on Bruce and the Regency team to do the work. If you’re thinking about doing remodeling work around house make sure to give Regency a call, you won’t be disappointed!
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Drew Weller
Bruce and his team were great. Involved from design through finish. Bruce showed us multiple design options. Bruce runs the project and communicates the entire way. The quality of work was excellent and I would use them again tomorrow and certainly will when we have our next bathroom project. We did a complete gut job on our master bath and had a lot of tile work and it looks fantastic.
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Emily Macejak
We had such a positive experience working with Regency. Having experienced a very negative experience with a past contractor, we can't tell you how much we appreciate the fact that your team was professional, respectful and reliable. We were very impressed with the craftsmanship and we are our completely thrilled with the final result. We also really appreciate the referrals from Bruce for places like Dal-Tile and Studio 41. The fact that Bruce and the Regency team ensures that they maintain positive working relationships with their vendors is really impressive and speaks very highly to the commitment to positive customer service. Everyone we worked with during our project from Bruce and PJ to Cara at Dal-Tile and Michelle at Studio 41 were fantastic and true pros. Again, we couldn't be more thrilled with the end result and would highly recommend anyone to consider Regency for their next project.
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emjpie
I absolutely would recommend Regency. We did a kitchen remodel and it was a complete gut-job....knocking down a structural wall, electrical, plumbing, appliance...
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Katherine H
Great company to work with. Bruce was super professional, helpful, and thorough. The team that did the work on our home kept the house well protected and were also very respectful. We couldn't be happier with the quality of work and the people involved!
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Melissa G.
Highest quality, timely, courteous, clean, recommend highly. Bruce, Like and Andre are a great team.
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Vance D
Regency Home Remodeling did an excellent job remodeling my guest bathroom and adding a stream shower. They were professional, clean, on-time and cooperative in all their work. Bruce Pinsler was fair and conscientious project leader. He provided good follow-up at each stage of the job. The whole project from equipment, design and labor cost me around $ 15,000. The benefit of this investment was shown this spring when I got a refinancing appraisal $ 28,000 (30%) higher than I paid for the condo just 21/2 years before. Thank you Regency for an expert job that increase my property value.
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Andre L
Regency is truly the best company out there. I worked with Bruce Pinsler and his team, and my kitchen and bathroom turned out perfect. As a perfectionist, I expected that I would be asking for a lot of touch up work to be done, but that wasn't the case. In the kitchen, they took down a wall, moved plumbing and electrical, installed lighting, ripped out and put down new hardwood, and put up a new wall. The bathroom project was a walk in closet that we turned into a bathroom. It's truly amazing what these guys accomplished in the span of 6 weeks. If anyone has had a bad experience with Regency, then they weren't working with Bruce, because he was so responsive and on top of the project, there's no way you could complain. I honestly wouldn't even bother to talk to another company if I had another project.
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Tiffany P.
We had a great experience with Bruce and his team. They remodeled our downstairs including our kitchen, floors and powder. The quality of work was excellent. Bruce was easy to contact and very present through every step of the process. The guys who did the work were skilled, clean and friendly. We chose Regency above our other options mostly because Bruce seemed very knowledgeable, organized and promised not to "nickel and dime" us throughout the process since we aren't handy and had no idea what the job would require. He stayed true to his word and we couldn't be happier with our new kitchen and how everything worked out!
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David D.
This is to recommend the kitchen remodel project you might have in mind under the leadership of our Regency Remodeling contractor Bruce Pinsler. We decided on Regency when local Lincolnshire neighbor Pinsler caught wind we were interested, stopped by, and, within 24 hours, was back with a detailed proposal for our kitchen. Recommended was a complete tear out down to the studs, which we found to be the most efficient way to ensure success. We also were impressed with his intention to eliminate the usual wait time of weeks duration between cabinet installation and granite top measure, fabrication, and installation. His granite guy took our pick at Dall Tile and Granite, came and measured on a Monday, cut on a Tuesday, and installed on a Wednesday! We then knew that Bruce’s bravado was well earned and backed by results. We learned that such a complete remodel requires every building trade other than foundation and roofing, so it’s going to be intensive with the possibility of delays and set-backs. There were none. Our initial decision to go with Regency and Bruce was finally based on, not the cheapest estimate; rather, his contention that once the project began, a dedicated crew would be there from 8 to 4:30 every day until the project was done. They were good on their word. We were fortunate to be able to be available from our busy work schedules to consult with his major subcontractor on design preferences on site, and they were faithful to our intentions and decisions, even taking out the grout when it proved not to be to our order with Dall Tile and reinstalling the right color. There were only a few details left, such as the need for quarter round base shoe on the cabinets, which probably had come with some, supplied by the cabinetry concern unrelated to Regency, but got lost in the shuffle. They agreed to come back and put that in. We are very pleased with the final result and wish anyone who intends on going through with such a major home improvement as this to choose Regency and Mr. Pinsler. I recommend them with a 5 star rating.
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Cecille de Leon
Bruce was great to work with! This project turned out even better than I had imagined. Our kitchen was a complete gut job. We re-did everything: new layout, lighting, appliances, floors, cabinets, counter tops and sink. Bruce and his crew were amazing! They finished a weeks ahead of schedule and did an excellent job! Their quality is top notch. I would highly recommend using them. I can see why they consistently get 5 star reviews. They really deserve it!
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Cecille de Leon
This project turned out even better than I had imagined. Our kitchen was a complete gut job. We re-did everything: new layout, lighting, appliances, floors, cabinets, counter tops and sink. Bruce and his crew were amazing! They finished a weeks ahead of schedule and did an excellent job! Their quality is top notch. I would highly recommend using them.
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Cecille D
This project turned out even better than I had imagined. Our kitchen was a complete gut job. We re-did everything: new layout, lighting, appliances, floors, cabinets, counter tops and sink. Bruce and his crew were amazing! They finished a weeks ahead of schedule and did an excellent job! Their quality is top notch. I would highly recommend using them. I can see why they consistently get 5 star reviews. They really deserve it!
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Sherie S.
Prompt, efficient, finished on time [actually ahead of schedule] My bathroom is beautiful. Jerry does amazing work. Keith was a great design coordinator.
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Candace R.
A few months ago I reviewed Regency on my kitchen remodeling project, rating them 5 stars/A , and indicated I was thinking of doing a bathroom remodel with them. Well, I decided to go for it, and we have now finished a total gut job remodel of my 1960’s era bathroom. I couldn’t be happier! Bruce and the guys at Regency Home Remodeling did a fantastic job. As before, Bruce was very helpful in making suggestions and helping me get a vision of the finished project. He helped me make budget-conscious selections along the way, and even steered me to the perfect set of vanity light fixtures that I probably would not have found on my own. Once again, no time was wasted by his crew, who did a solid professional job and kept to the timeline Bruce gave me at the outset. Bruce and his guys even did custom modifications for me, recessing a vanity tower into the wall to give me more counter space, and building a laundry chute door that is not only functional but very sharp looking. As with any large complex job, a few minor problems came up along the way, but were promptly and cheerfully resolved to my complete satisfaction. If I had any more home remodeling projects to do, Regency would be the company I would call on without a moment‘s hesitation. Once again a 5 star/A job!!! Highly recommended!!
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Paul C
I've used Regency twice now. once for a bathroom and they just finished our utility room this am.Super happy with their service and craftsmanship. Bruce has a ton of great ideas and shows you pictures of his ideas on his iPad. I swear he is the most organized contractor I've ever met. Arthur that works for Bruce is awesome. He's always working or running to get stuff for guys to keep the job going. Arthur is always checking in to make sure we are happy and on the same page. The finished product is great. Worth every penny.
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R DWIL
We recently contracted a complete kitchen remodel and hardwood floor restoration with Regency Home Remodeling through Bruce Pinsler and upon fulfillment are pleased to say we are extremely happy with both the overall experience & end results. The bid was very competitive, we encountered no unexpected additional expenses and everything was completed well before the contracted time estimation. Bruce was in touch daily to help guide us through every step of the remodeling process, ensure that all was proceeding smoothly and assist in any way needed. Regency's designer Iwona was a pleasure to work with and did a great job helping us find creative resolutions that best fit our needs & sense of style. This was true of Regency's third party vendor referrals as well & we enjoyed considerable savings on appliances, hardware & tile. The highly experienced crew included skilled electrical, flooring, cabinetry and paint specialists, all of whom did a great job and were always punctual, tidy, accommodating & polite. We intend to use Regency for other remodeling projects and highly recommend them to all.  They are a great company with a fantastic team of honest, friendly, customer focused people. Hire them, you will be glad you did.
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a homeowner
My comments are based on my experience with Keith (Project Manager). Like any other job my personal involvement and supervision was required to complete the work to my satisfaction. Otherwise I noticed little communication gap which I think is very common in this industry. Just be prepared on the above two points I mentioned and everything else should be smooth. Expect for more days to complete the project than what was planned because it depends on who the worker is. In my case this was my primary kitchen and so I had to undergo some difficulty in using the kitchen. Pros: Itemized quote with details, option to walk through to their suppliers and choose products or buy it on your own, proper legal documentation and process, sense of trust on delivering the work.
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Bill K.
Regency renovated 2 bathrooms for us. It was a complete remodel with both bathrooms torn down to the bare stud level. Regency did an excellent job as identified below. • The job only took 5 weeks to complete so the disruption to our household was kept to a minimum timeline. • All e-mails and phone calls to resolve issues were promptly returned. • No major problems were experienced. • Small problems that were incurred were promptly resolved. • Final labor charges that were incurred were in-line with the initial budget that was proposed. • Each night the job site was cleaned. Dirt and debris were kept to a minimum. • The workers were very professional. All in all, we were very pleased with the performance of Regency. I would not hesitate to rehire them for any future work we may require.
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Chuck K
Regency Home remodeling is the best contractor we ever had. Working with Bruce and his crew you can't ask for a better team. They were always timely and will not leave your project until it's complete. We had our upstairs bathroom gutted out and restored and now call it the spa. Moving on to the kitchen updating all plumbing and electrical fixtures along with new lighting, stone backsplash and paint. Mirek, Greg, and Michael were very professional and we felt comfortable having them in our home for almost a month. Through each project they accommodated all our add-ons and finally contracted them to spruce up our laundry room with a new sink, tile and paint. Home regency's work is excellent and can't give this company a higher recommendation.
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Chuck K.
Regency Home remodeling is the best contractor we ever had. Working with Bruce and his crew you can’t ask for a better team. They were always timely and will not leave your project until it's complete. We had our upstairs bathroom gutted out and restored and now call it the spa. Moving on to the kitchen updating all plumbing and electrical fixtures along with new lighting, stone backsplash and paint. Mirek, Greg, and Michael were very professional and we felt comfortable having them in our home for almost a month. Through each project they accommodated all our add-ons and finally contracted them to spruce up our laundry room with a new sink, tile and paint. Home regency’s work is excellent and can’t give this company a higher recommendation.
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David W.
We were preparing our house for sale and one of our bathrooms needed major work. After completion (on schedule), our house was listed on a Tuesday, we had 3 offers above asking by Thursday, and had an agreement by Friday. The bathroom Regency did for us was an important factor in putting our home's best foot forward.
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Michael Pohl
Bruce and his team were great from start to finish. We were able to agree on a final price upfront which was comforting knowing there would be no surprise increases. They completed our job in under 4 weeks which was great since it was a little bit of a disruption with our 9 month old. Every member of the team that was on site was courteous and clean. Thank you guys for the great job. I will keep the referrals coming.
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Michael Pohl
From start to finish, my wife and I could not be happier with the way our kitchen remodel went. We agreed on a final price upfront and they were able to get the project done in record time which helped since we have a 9 month old. Each worker was courteous and left the workspace clean. Thank you guys for all your hard work. Be in touch for the next update.
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a homeowner
We are extremely pleased with our new bathroom. Bruce was very personable, knowledgeable, and accurate in his projected 3 week timetable for the job. His crew of Alex, Bart, Michael, Greg, and Merik were friendly, hard working and punctual every single day. The crew was professional, efficient, and did quality work. We highly recommend Bruce and his crew!
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Neil H.
We are very happy with the kitchen remodel that Regency did for us. It looks beautiful. Bruce was very responsive to our needs and helped guide us through the process. By giving us contacts for flooring, tile, and fixtures, he was able to relieve some of our stress. The crew were always on time, courteous , clean and most importantly, did quality work. We look forward to working with them again.
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Melissa Graves
Very satisfied. Would not hesitate to hire again and will highly recommend to friends. Timely, efficient, high quality, courteous, respectful, clean....everything you would hope to find. Bruce, Luke and Andre are great.
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Melissa G
Completely satisfied. Highest quality workmanship. Efficient, fair price, courteous, clean, respectful - couldn't ask for more. The team of Bruce, Luke and Andre were just great.
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J.B. Lee
I had been dreading having my master bath remodeled, but Regency banished all my fears with professionalism, organization, and, most of all, a dedication to my satisfaction. From the first meeting, Bruce Pinsler laid out the project start to finish, promising no surprises in quality, schedule or cost, and he delivered on that promise. The team members worked together seamlessly to provide excellent design and construction, with quiet, clean workdays and a minimum of fuss for me. And all was done in a surprisingly short time! I was delighted with the quality of the work and materials, and, most important, I am delighted with the finished bathroom which was affordable but is high-end, elegantly updated yet warm and inviting. Excellent service, excellent results, with a cost that was not at all unreasonable.
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Jb L
Having gone through a guest bathroom remodel with an independent contractor a few years ago, I dreaded facing the same agony again with my master bath. I needn't have worried. The Regency team made this project virtually painless! They came when they said they would, finished on time, and I could have easily stayed within the original materials budget if I hadn't decided to really splurge on a few things. They took it all in stride. They gutted the entire bathroom and reinstalled all tile, cabinets and fixtures, giving me the classy, updated bathroom of my dreams quickly and with a minimum of disruption. I actually felt pampered throughout the whole process--the Regency team did everything, from arranging for and picking up the permits to picking up the materials I bought or ordered. Tom and Charley were expert workmen, and really cared that everything was done perfectly and that I was happy. Each day before they left, they cleaned up the workspace, and I was amazed at the lack of dust or dirt resulting from the work. From the beginning, Bruce explained everything clearly so I knew exactly what I needed and where to go to select things. I loved that he had a huge number of photos from other projects to help me form an idea of what I wanted. Most important, he explained exactly how much everything would cost, promising no surprises at the end. I found this to be true when I asked for a couple of extras, such as painting the window frames. I expected to pay extra, but it was included--a welcome rarity in a world of add-ons! During the remodel, Bruce was constantly checking to make sure I was happy with the progress, offering answers to my questions and concerns. Any call or text was quickly responded to, any concerns addressed immediately. At first I thought the items such as fixtures at the requested vendors were higher-priced, but when I compared them through Internet search, they really weren't any different from other "discount" places for the same materials. Plus, the materials were high-end and worth a little extra. I did find lower prices on some things like towel bars elsewhere, but whatever I bought, the team picked up. The cabinet designer was excellent, helping me find the right cabinets within my budget. I appreciated the sketches and drawings she provided, helping me envision my results. Would I use Regency again? You bet! In fact, I am looking at my kitchen
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Paul Bellrichard
Bruce's team is a joy! We had a wall taken down to open up the kitchen to the dining room. Bruce and his team lined up everything for us and detailed exactly what to expect. Courteous, professional, and above all else they demonstrated that they wanted us to be happy with the final outcome. We love the new space! Thank you!
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Suneeth Samuel
Bruce and Regency did a fantastic job with our remodel (bathroom, kitchen and refinish floors). We were pleased with quality of work and how quick they were able to finish the job. We were even more pleased at the cost of the project. After getting quotes from different remodelers, Regency was by far the least expensive. Our next project will be the basement and there is no doubt that we will be calling Regency.
User profile - Candace Rich.
Candace Rich
Count me as a very happy, satisfied customer. I purchased a house last summer that needed a lot of work, starting with an outdated, nonfunctional kitchen and extending to a lower level rec room that desperately needed old shag carpeting pulled up and a new floor installed, a rear patio that needed a new concrete step leading out, and an unused door that needed to be bricked in to make more room in the kitchen. It was clear from my first meeting with Bruce that he had the experience, resources and people to do all the projects I had in mind, and I would only need to deal with one contractor. Bruce offered great suggestions, including extending the hardwood floors from the living and dining rooms into the kitchen and front hall, and we discovered that the stairs and upper floor had virgin oak floors under the (very old) carpeting, so planned to finish those as well. Whereas other kitchen remodelers I had interviewed came up with a single plan (that didn’t address some of the major items on my kitchen wish list), Bruce came back with at least five options and layouts--that did take my wish list items into account. That is, he listened to me. While his quote was not the cheapest, it wasn’t the most expensive, either. I was sold. We were under time pressure to get the masonry work done before cold weather hit, and Bruce got his guys here quickly. The masons had to reclaim bricks from the garage to fill in the door, and they made it look like a feature that had been planned from the outset. Amazing. Once we started on the interior work, I had a dedicated crew working here every day. Each morning they showed up at 8am sharp, and worked through the day. They cleaned up each evening before heading home. They answered my questions with patience and good humor. Bruce was outstanding in communicating with me throughout the entire process. We talked beforehand about the best ways to communicate, so I knew when to text him (urgent questions/issues) and when to email him (routine non-urgent stuff). Texts were always answered promptly, and were often followed by a phone call. Emails were always answered by the next day. If we needed a face to face meeting, he made it happen. By the time we got to doing the floors, I was comfortable enough with Bruce and his crew to go out of town for a week while they did the floor refinishing. Bruce sent pictures every day to show me the progress, and we were able to work through an unexpected problem over the phone by using the pictures. (What did we ever do before smart phones??) Any minor issue that came up (there were only a few, no major ones) was met with a positive can-do attitude and promptly resolved. The project was finished within the projected timeline, and passed inspections with flying colors. What more could one ask? Next up is a bathroom remodel. Not sure when I’ll get there, but I plan to use Regency. And I will highly recommend them to anyone who is considering a remodeling project.
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sunafro
Bruce and Regency did a fantastic job with our project (full bath remodel, kitchen backsplash & counters, and refinishing our wood floors).
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