Reviews of Solimine Contracting, LLC (Contractor)

Lee Scott

Don't Expect a 2nd Coat of Paint Overview: We were looking to update our bathroom with a new tub and "shower surround". And, while at it, we wanted to have a water softener installed in our basement. We heard about Solimine though their commercial that ran on a local FM radio station. We checked out their website and called them. The sales manager complained about how far our residence was at least twice during our various conversations during the project. Projects: 1) Bathroom: Install bathtub and shower enclosure 2) Basement: Install water softener Pros: Final product appears to be satisfactory as far as I can tell. Willing to perform the work even when no one is at home at the time. Communication easy via text, email or phone; however if you ask more than one question in your email, you may only get one of them answered in their reply. Each time I contacted the sales manager about an issue, he sent out someone to fix it next day. Cons: 1) Bathroom: Install bathtub and shower enclosure Everything was a mess. Once the bathroom was finished, I had to wipe down the bathroom walls, vanity, fixtures, light switches, walls in the hallway, etc. There were drips & drabs of compound on the wall & bathroom floor. Some work had to be done via the soffit in the back of the house. I found debris left on my deck and lawn. We had to have some sheet rock installed in the bathroom to complete the project (no issue) which had to be painted. I requested they put on 2 coats. After the painting was completed, I requested confirmation that the wall received 2 coats of paint. The reply I received was not yes or no, just that it was “finished.” The walls are textured. The new wall is smooth - now i have 3 textured walls and one smooth wall. On day four, I received a text saying the job was “done” but when I came home I found that the bathroom ceiling light would not turn on. I determined that the circuit breaker had been tripped. Once I got the light on, I found that the bathroom fixtures were covered in a white substance (compound?). These are brand new, shiny fixtures that we bought, now disgusting looking. The light fixture and medicine cabinet that belonged on the wall that was painted were, instead, sitting in my hallway. They had not been reinstalled after the painting was done. Where the tub meets the bathroom floor was not caulked. Neither was the vanity/floor (the vanity had to be moved to install the sheet rock.) The side panels of the enclosure were not caulked to the back/wall of the enclosure. When we took our first shower, there was no hot water. The faucet had not been adjusted to provide hot water. 2) Basement: Install water softener On day of the water softener installation, a significant portion of carpeting in our basement was soaked with water. Our dehumidifier was turned on, possibly to help dry the carpet. The air intake grid of the dehumidifier was covered in some sort of gunk. Contacted the sales manager. He explained the carpet was flooded due to an “unrelated leak” that occurred when the guys had to run out for about 10 minutes to pick up a part. He said it looked like a connection was not properly secured. Could have happened once water ran thru after connecting softener and testing. White debris (broken pieces of wallboard?) was left on my basement rug … for multiple days. Possible Use of personal items I was not asked my permission to use any of these items but it’s my impression they were used: 2 drop-clothes used by the workers to protect the stairs. Blue masking tape used to bundle cardboard. 2 of my rags found in the construction debris/trash, and one towel used and left outside Mysterious Coincidences during the construction period: Outdoor faucet disabled. (Screw on wheel handle tightened; water would not flow.) ¼ inch gouge in the wall leading to bathroom 5 inch gash in screen door Bathroom circuit breaker tripped Soapy substance in outdoor watering can Overall, I am happy that the work is complete but the side issues are a concern.

Estelle Goldberg

I just wrote the final of many checks to Solimine for a virtual gut job of the main floor of a pieced together "everything is custom" DIY nightmare of a house. The previous owner had done a lot of work himself, badly, and it had a very bad layout and just needed to be torched. Alas, we decided to fix it. I hired Solimine based on John's communication. Their price was not the lowest or the highest, their reviews not the best or the worst, but the communication is what got me. I really felt like everything was walked through extensively and he made sure every question I had was answered, before they were even hired. I had my kitchen and two bathrooms completely gutted and redone, a bar taken out in the basement, the floors upstairs refinished, three walls removed, and heavy electrical work. Solimine finished the job 1 day "behind schedule" (not counting minor touch ups and cosmetic things, that was a few more weeks, but full function of each portion was restored when they said it would be) and about 5k over budget. That 5k is partially stuff I asked for as things went on, and partially expenses that were not included in the quote but that we knew were likely (support headers, more extensive electrical work than expected.) So I feel that the budget part was spot on. JF Granite did the counters, and they're lovely. You'll pay more to get the counters done "through" Solimine versus off the street yourself, but it's worth it. Our counters were templated the day the cabinets were completed and were installed 3 days later. You won't get that trying to manage it yourself. Rick or John were on site nearly every day for some portion of the day. Trevor was the main man on the job and I really can't say enough good things about him. My toddler daughter actually cried when he left, she enjoyed watching him work so much. We lived in for most of the reno, something I don't recommend but it was the easiest option for us. They took care to minimize disruption to our lives as much as possible, and were mindful that there was still a family living in the house. There is no doubt that if additional work needs to be done in the future, Solimine will be our first call.

Bonnie Cassone

I had been contemplating remodeling my kitchen for some time and went to a home show at Chelsea Piers in Stamford this past spring where I met the Solimine crew. They were a very friendly group of people who seemed to know their business so I asked them to come and give me an estimate on my project. I have a small galley kitchen with a side by side washer and dryer in it. I watch a lot of HGTV so I knew what kind of look I wanted but wasn’t sure I could get it. John came to estimate the job and design the kitchen and I must say he was very thorough in every aspect of the design details. I don’t think he missed anything and I had great confidence that they could do the job. After meeting with a couple of other companies, I chose Solimine Contracting and I am so glad I did! I cannot say how much I love my kitchen! John, Rick Solimine, Trevor and Jaime were phenomenal in transforming my space into the exact kitchen I envisioned. They were very easy to work with. From the demolition (which happened on a horribly rainy day) to cabinet, tile and countertop installation to finishing work, they worked hard, long days. Obviously, nothing goes without a glitch here or there and the timing was a little longer than we had planned, but all in all, the end result was well worth it! I would highly recommend Solimine Contracting for your next project. I would definitely hire them again if I had the need.

Rob Fisher

I had Rick and Trevor over to powerwash half my house and roof(and clean the windows). They did a terrific job.. the house looks almost new. I'd recommend them highly.

Colleen Bukowski

We recently completed a kitchen renovation with Solimine Contracting and we are so very pleased with the results. When the kitchen was finished Rick asked me if it turned out the way I thought it would and my answer was “no” – I couldn’t imagine it turning out as beautifully as it did. We found the team at Solimine to be responsive, professional, flexible and trustworthy. I can’t say that there weren’t issues along the way (when you’re doing a major renovation, that’s inevitable) but every time there was an issue John and the team responded very quickly and the issues were taken care of. As soon as we recover from this renovation, we’ll be calling Solimine up to do our bathroom!

Fanta Waterman

Professional and stress-free, soup to nuts. The men who executed my deck demo and new build were timely, TIDY and professional craftsmen. I will definitely keep Solimine in mind for future projects. ...And to think, I discovered them via a radio ad!

Scott St John

John and Rick worked together to design and remodel our master bathroom and to convert a bedroom into a walk-in closet. The team worked quickly and professionally through all stages of the project. We really appreciate their help and are now enjoying the fruits of their labor.

Bob Keller

We have three bathrooms at i95 & Kicks 1055 studios! They were terrible. Toilets never worked correctly, rooms themselves were outdated and gross! We hired Solimine Contracting - John & Rick came out to provide us with quote and scope of effort. Jonna provided suggestions on how the room should be remodeled - tile, fixtures, colors, etc. Bottom line ; we are delighted. The Solimine team demo'd the bathrooms one day, remodeled the next and day three we had an awesome, beautiful bathroom - fully functional - that is really perfectly designed - clean - newly painted and tiled! The entire Solimine team was responsive, neat, professional - true artisans! I would highly recommend Rick, John and Jonna - for any size project - even building you a new home! Thanks Solimine Contracting! Well Done! Bob