Michael Ward's Building Basics is a general contractor and carpentry firm which has serviced Chester County and the tri-state area for over 20 years. If you are looking for a dependable and reliable company to help you with all of your home remodeling needs, look no further. We know you have a choice in Builders and we appreciate your time in considering us for your deck needs. Building Basics can help using your ideas or ours. Call Building Basics today to get your project underway!! Please visit our company website by clicking the "My Website" link at the top of the page for more information!
"Mike is highly skilled, trustworthy, and refreshingly reliable in a profession that does not always maintain that standard. In the past, we had terrible experiences with contractors; but you will not regret hiring Mike. He installed our crown and picture molding, plus moved the cable to mount the tv on the opposite side of the room. Highly recommend them and look forward to working with him on all our future projects."
jennifer k on October 2022
Michael Ward's Building Basics is a general contractor and carpentry firm which has serviced Chester County and the tri-state area for over 20 years. If you are looking for a dependable and reliable company to help you with all of your home remodeling needs, look no further. We know you have a choice in Builders and we appreciate your time in considering us for your deck needs. Building Basics can help using your ideas or ours. Call Building Basics today to get your project underway!! Please visit our company website by clicking the "My Website" link at the top of the page for more information!
"Mike is highly skilled, trustworthy, and refreshingly reliable in a profession that does not always maintain that standard. In the past, we had terrible experiences with contractors; but you will not regret hiring Mike. He installed our crown and picture molding, plus moved the cable to mount the tv on the opposite side of the room. Highly recommend them and look forward to working with him on all our future projects."
jennifer k on October 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Greg and Jack were fantastic to work with for our bathroom renovations. The quality of their work is top notch. Their communication was the best I have experienced with any contractor. They are also just really great guys who were fun to have around during our project! I would happily hire them again for any future project."
Erum H on October 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Greg and Jack were fantastic to work with for our bathroom renovations. The quality of their work is top notch. Their communication was the best I have experienced with any contractor. They are also just really great guys who were fun to have around during our project! I would happily hire them again for any future project."
Erum H on October 2022
My name is Tom Falgiatore. I am the owner of Falgiatore Construction, LLC and life long resident of Chester County. My company specializes in providing quality home improvements at reasonable rates. Whether it's a small drywall repair, finished basement or a larger remodeling project, we will get the job done in a professional and timely manner.
"Highly recommended. Tom did a beautiful job of sealing our woodwork. Very easy to work with. Will definitely use him again."
Don W on December 2023
My name is Tom Falgiatore. I am the owner of Falgiatore Construction, LLC and life long resident of Chester County. My company specializes in providing quality home improvements at reasonable rates. Whether it's a small drywall repair, finished basement or a larger remodeling project, we will get the job done in a professional and timely manner.
"Highly recommended. Tom did a beautiful job of sealing our woodwork. Very easy to work with. Will definitely use him again."
Don W on December 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Willing to work with customer vision. Offered excellent suggestions to improve our ideas. Definitely recomend"
Donald D on February 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Willing to work with customer vision. Offered excellent suggestions to improve our ideas. Definitely recomend"
Donald D on February 2025
Fleetwood Contracting specializes in high-quality renovations, home maintenance, custom construction, and reliable development services. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, we transform spaces to meet your vision and needs. Whether it’s updating your home, building from the ground up, or undertaking a development project, Fleetwood Contracting delivers exceptional results on time and within budget.
Fleetwood Contracting specializes in high-quality renovations, home maintenance, custom construction, and reliable development services. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, we transform spaces to meet your vision and needs. Whether it’s updating your home, building from the ground up, or undertaking a development project, Fleetwood Contracting delivers exceptional results on time and within budget.
Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. Award winning. We specialize in kitchen cabinet refacing & replacement, countertops, and floors. We DO Not PAINT Cabinets you do NOT want to do that!!! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! No Painting Full kitchens only!
"I love my new kitchen done by American Kitchen! I would highly recommend them to everyone. Mike and Nick did an amazing job and took time to answer all of my questions. This was a wonderful experience and my kitchen looks amazing. Very professional company and they went above and beyond to fulfill my needs."
Kathy D on October 2024
Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. Award winning. We specialize in kitchen cabinet refacing & replacement, countertops, and floors. We DO Not PAINT Cabinets you do NOT want to do that!!! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! No Painting Full kitchens only!
"I love my new kitchen done by American Kitchen! I would highly recommend them to everyone. Mike and Nick did an amazing job and took time to answer all of my questions. This was a wonderful experience and my kitchen looks amazing. Very professional company and they went above and beyond to fulfill my needs."
Kathy D on October 2024
We specialize in all handyman projects like painting, drywall repair, clean outs, light plumbing, concrete, lights & switches. We specialize installing wall mounted flat screen TV's. We specialize in installing blinds and curtains. We specialize in Drywall, Painting, clean outs and Pressure Washing Projects. We specialize in fence repairs and installations. Customer satisfaction is always our top priority. The best price for your project and we guarantee all our work.
"Ambal Contracting was very professional and timely in their communication. The quality of the work was outstanding and they provided updates throughout the process. I will definitely be using them again."
Mariam A on October 2024
We specialize in all handyman projects like painting, drywall repair, clean outs, light plumbing, concrete, lights & switches. We specialize installing wall mounted flat screen TV's. We specialize in installing blinds and curtains. We specialize in Drywall, Painting, clean outs and Pressure Washing Projects. We specialize in fence repairs and installations. Customer satisfaction is always our top priority. The best price for your project and we guarantee all our work.
"Ambal Contracting was very professional and timely in their communication. The quality of the work was outstanding and they provided updates throughout the process. I will definitely be using them again."
Mariam A on October 2024
Welcome to Gateway Building Concept, where our commitment to quality and service is second to none. From new decks and deck roof overs to deck repairs and remodel we can get the job done. In business since 2014 and in the construction industry since 1986, Dan the owner has the experience needed to bring your ideas and dreams to life.
"My pergola covering repair was a pleasant experience. Dan responded promptly to my inquiry and gave me an affordable option for the repair without added sales pressure. It turned out great and clean up was excellent. He added helpful touches and offered solutions on future services. I will call on him again."
Donna M on March 2025
Welcome to Gateway Building Concept, where our commitment to quality and service is second to none. From new decks and deck roof overs to deck repairs and remodel we can get the job done. In business since 2014 and in the construction industry since 1986, Dan the owner has the experience needed to bring your ideas and dreams to life.
"My pergola covering repair was a pleasant experience. Dan responded promptly to my inquiry and gave me an affordable option for the repair without added sales pressure. It turned out great and clean up was excellent. He added helpful touches and offered solutions on future services. I will call on him again."
Donna M on March 2025
Steve's Remodeling & Handyman, LLC is a small business right in Philadelphia. Steve sees your project through himself from estimate to finish without subs. Book Steve for a free estimate of your project. *We're following the rules!* During the COVID-19 shut down, we've discontinued all projects to comply with the city's order to stop all nonessential construction & remodeling. We're still taking phone call, and can do estimates via Zoom, so if you're looking around the house, thinking about a project or a repair, let us help you plan for the future.
"excellent work; carefully executed. Steve is very skilled all aspects of remodeling; dry wall, plumbing, painting, flooring, tiling and more."
Paul M on April 2025
Steve's Remodeling & Handyman, LLC is a small business right in Philadelphia. Steve sees your project through himself from estimate to finish without subs. Book Steve for a free estimate of your project. *We're following the rules!* During the COVID-19 shut down, we've discontinued all projects to comply with the city's order to stop all nonessential construction & remodeling. We're still taking phone call, and can do estimates via Zoom, so if you're looking around the house, thinking about a project or a repair, let us help you plan for the future.
"excellent work; carefully executed. Steve is very skilled all aspects of remodeling; dry wall, plumbing, painting, flooring, tiling and more."
Paul M on April 2025
Our mission is to be a contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Fantastic. Jonathan knows what he’s doing, very precise with measurements, and has a wide range of abilities. So friendly and personable. He helped transform our new build house into a finished home. He is able to install many things, curtain rods, ceiling shower rods, heavy mirrors, heavy art work, and now is tackling adding wire rack shelves in our closets. Next up some Ikea cabinets in our laundry, and painting our garage. His prices are up front and very reasonable. He is licensed and insured. We feel he is quite a gem to have found! Would not hesitate to hire him again and again. He is very positive, eager to work and does excellent work."
Brenda M on December 2024
Our mission is to be a contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Fantastic. Jonathan knows what he’s doing, very precise with measurements, and has a wide range of abilities. So friendly and personable. He helped transform our new build house into a finished home. He is able to install many things, curtain rods, ceiling shower rods, heavy mirrors, heavy art work, and now is tackling adding wire rack shelves in our closets. Next up some Ikea cabinets in our laundry, and painting our garage. His prices are up front and very reasonable. He is licensed and insured. We feel he is quite a gem to have found! Would not hesitate to hire him again and again. He is very positive, eager to work and does excellent work."
Brenda M on December 2024
Installing a single kitchen cabinet takes about 1.25 hours for professional installation, with an average kitchen usually requiring about 25 to 35 hours of labor to install a full set of cabinets. Custom work can easily take two or three times as long, including the time to design and build the cabinets.
Local cabinet installers who specialize in home remodel finishing work typically install cabinets. You can hire a general handyperson to install most cabinets, but it’s typically recommended to hire a cabinet specialist when installing custom cabinets. If you order your cabinets through a big-box retailer, they often supply the labor as part of the project cost.
The cost of kitting out the average kitchen runs anywhere from $1,340 to $38,400. “Kitting” means to package everything together and is another way to refer to full kitchen remodel costs. In terms of a kitchen, this means remodeling all the cabinets, floors, countertops, appliances, and fixtures at the same time.
Always hang the upper cabinets before installing the lower cabinets. If the lower kitchen cabinets are installed first, it can be challenging to work around them. Plus, if tools or materials are dropped while hanging the upper cabinets, the cabinets already installed beneath them may get damaged.
Base cabinets for kitchen islands and breakfast bars are attached to the floor (down to the underlayment and subfloor). This keeps them from shifting as you lean on them. The cabinet installer uses basic wood screws to secure these cabinets to the floor. However, cabinets that run along a wall don’t need to be fastened. Instead, the contractor secures them to studs in the wall.