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"Your craftsman kitchens that are displayed on the internet are
beautiful." - Kevin Benhoff, Benhoff Builders, Baltimore, MD. 12.13.07
"Hi,
Sylvain; I looked at some of your images on "Best
of the best"..... - Paul Wyatt, Paul Wyatt Designs Napa, CA. 12.05.07.
Nice newsletter. Congrats on all your awards - well deserved. The house looks beautiful!" - Jean Sheff, Editor, Westchester Family magazine, Harrison, NY. 11.28.07
"I had seen your home remodel previous to this and was so taken by
the project. - Charmian Gardiner, Rye, NY. 11.16.07
"I am blown away by... ...the work that you're doing... As the owner of a renovation company, specializing in historic restoration, I was struck by the passion of the Absolute Remodeling Company; I felt a kinship for what you are striving for: creating habitable art, while leaving a small footprint on the land." - Kara O'Brien, Laughing Sun Renovations, Atlanta, GA. 11.01.07
"Your work is beautiful and I'd like to find someone that you would personally recommend in this area. Thanks! - Marcy B., Goshen, NY. 10.23.07
"We have re-planned and planned and re-planned and planned and the contractors we talked to had no good ideas. Then I went online to get ideas and I Googled “small master bathrooms” on Google Images and found your website. I just fell in love with your work!! Since we can’t use you, I just want to be able to hand the contractor we chose your plans so we can duplicate what you have done." - Anonymous. 08.08.07
"We would like our master bedroom/bathroom to look just like your "South
Salem Master Bath and bedroom"! We love it. We live in
Buffalo, New York. I'm assuming this is too long of a distance to
hire your extremely talented company to do the work for us. (I
viewed all of your work online!!) Love it! - Teresa Schumacher, Buffalo, NY. 07.19.07
"First of all, you have a GREAT and very useful website. My wife and I are in the process of looking for a home..." - Daniel D, NY. 07.17.07
"Thanks for the update, everything looks great. I love the new logo!!" - Jon D'Angelo, Mahopac, NY. 07.10.07
"Fantastic newsletter. Very impressive, thanks for sending it." - Toby, Mahopac, NY. 07.10.07
"This is a great job with your newsletter! Very well put together! Kudos to you!!" - Chuck Argo, Danbury, CT. 07.10.07
"I'm amazed at the work you've done. I realize I live to far away for you guys to even take a look at the house, is there anyone in NJ you would recommend that I work with? - Joseph Obligacion, South Plainfield, NJ. 05.23.07
"Hi, I had the pleasure of meeting Sylvain a year or so ago. At the time we were looking at doing an attic remodel and timing just didn't work out. We now are looking at a basement remodel. we had a finished basement but took on 4 feet of water during storm when sump pumps failed and lost everything. We would be very interested in having Absolute look at this project. I still believe your website, and the work that you have done is some of the best I have seen. Thanks for the time." - Daniel Charest, Thornwood, NY. 04.26.07
"Your site is amazing. Your work is a miracle. That pretty much says it. - Tori Jarvis, Bonsall, CA. 03.20.07
"Sylvain, thanks for getting back to me. It's a shame that you no longer work on apartments, because the jobs on your website are amazing. - Jonathan Dascal, New Rochelle, NY. 02.05.07
"I am looking forward to meeting you to discuss ideas. Your projects show a diversity of approach that gives me confidence that you can execute the elements I consider essential but still come up with ideas that improve my concept." - Andrew Dexter, Weston, CT. 12.20.06
"I've come across your website numerous times over the past several months, always associated with green building and I share your passion. My inquiry is regarding a home in Chappaqua my wife and I may decide to purchase... ...I thank you for indulging me and for your informative website. While there's an increasing amount of green building content on the web for new homes, there's very little for those of us in the existing homes market." - John Hart, Chappaqua, NY. 12.20.06
"By the way, please use me as a reference for any of your clients who are considering upgrading to an efficient boiler and/or radiant heating. It is truly unbelievable." - Anne Budlong, Somers, NY. 12.06.06
"Hi Sylvain, - Mark, Orange County, NY. 11.22.06
"If you know of any "Great" construction company in the Detroit area that you would recommend for finishing our basement and that could work with your blueprints/designs please let us know. YOUR WORK IS FABULOUS". - N. K. Hakim, Franklin, MI. 11.03.06
"I love your web site, loved the quotes and feel like there is hope in my remodeling quest! I'm in MA though- any suggestions or possibility of working with you?" - Donna Pellegrino, Auburn, MA. 09.29.06
"Thank you Sylvain for responding to my inquiry. I have been seeking a good contractor for the past few months and without any luck until now. I have viewed work recently done from your company and was absolutely impressed." - E. Foster, Mount Vernon, NY. 09.15.06
"Your designs are beautiful and timeless and I would have definitely contacted you to complete the whole package if we lived in your area. Thank you for any information you can provide." - Karen Cracraft, Elko, Nevada. 03.06.06
"I was very impressed with the work shown on your web site." - Eric Gottfried, Hartsdale, NY. .02.11.06
"I pray that you would consider this project as I found no other contractor with your flare for design." - Kirby McCray, Bridgeport, CT. 02.01.06
"You have a wonderful website - much more information than any other site I've looked at." - A. B., Fairfield, CT. 02.01.06
"I liked very much what I saw on you site and am looking forward to start investigating." - Ludovic Collin, Larchmont, NY. 01.30.06
"This is an awesome website! I love the before and after pictures!" - M. J. Mueller. 01.25.06.
"Your basement and kitchen remodels blew me away! We are getting ready to finish our basement and do some remodeling in our kitchen. Your website gave me hope! Can you recommend any remodelers in the Atlanta area? Thank you." - Erin Franklin, Marietta, GA. 01.01.06
"I was looking for the explanation of [the floor plan] symbols and this is the only site that said they have them and did. Thank you!!" - Dina Colon. 11.10.05
"I just looked through your portfolio and think your work is beautiful! Unfortunately, I'm in the Philadelphia area, which I assume is outside of your range. Are there any design/contractor firms you recommend in this area who do similar quality work?" - Erin Mulder, Warrington, PA. 09.18.05
"I would like to know what company put your website together, it is very easy to navigate through and the layout is very viewer friendly..." - Jessica, Dobbs Ferry, NY. 08.24.05
"Your work is beautiful!!! I enjoy visiting your site. I live in WV and wish that our local contractors were as design savvy. They seem to only want to paint the world white!" - Charlotte Spears, West Virginia. 08.16.05
"Greetings! Let me begin by complimenting you on such
beautiful work: The - Ed Aviles, Tri State Electric, NY. 07.18.05
"I just wanted to write in and say that your work looks GREAT!" - Brian f. Watson, Drexel Hill, PA. 07.07.05
"...I'd be very interested in meeting with you to discuss our project. I have looked at projects on your website many, many times and am always drawn back to your company although you may be located too far away..." - Jacqueline Straus, Garden City, NY. 06.06.05
"...Thank you for your response and even though I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times I love your website."
- Tracie Spellman, Queens, NY.
05.31.05
"I am delighted to have come across tour site it is exactly what I was looking for and I'm sure I will refer to it again and again." - Marian Phelan, ?. 05.01.05
...have been reviewing your website. ...thought a lot of the examples you had listed on your site were terrific, and great for the price. ...So that you can use as a barometer of what we are looking to do, my wife and I absolutely loved your "Larchmont Master Suite... I look forward to speaking with you." - Matthew Wiener, Bedford Hills, NY. 05.01.05
"I love your website. I now wish my wife and I still
lived in Westchester [County, NY]! - Gregory Lengen, Scituate, MA. 4.26.05
"First, I'd like to say that you have a great website. It is very well laid out, informative, and easy to navigate. Empowering the prospective clients is a great way to gain trust from them." - Waikuen Yee, Croton On Hudson, NY. 04.21.05
"Great Idea [the newsletter]. Using the internet and all it's benefits are truly innovative and I believe it puts you at the forefront of our industry. Look forward to receiving more. If I can be of help in the future, please let me know. Your green house project is an inspiration and I enjoyed meeting with you and learning a few new things. The suspension system for the EH beams is cool and I personally like the style and decor you have planned for a house such as [the transformations project]." - Richard Halvorsen, NYS Licensed Realtor, NYS Licensed Appraiser. 03.20.05
"Sly, nice newsletter. Keep me on the list. I see one of the homes we used for training is now complete. BEAUTIFUL!! - Steven J Courville, Albany, NY. 03.17.05
"Thank you Sylvain. Looking at all the comments from across
the country, you really need to think about franchising your craft!
:o) - Kirby McCray, Bridgeport, CT. 03.17.05
"This is such a tease because you can not work as far north
as Bridgeport, CT. You may not remember me but you came up and
looked at our basement last year in Bridgeport, CT. - Kirby McCray, Bridgeport, CT. 03.11.05
"Congratulations and thanks for a GREAT website. The photos and tips have truly been inspirational. We love the color of the basement remodel in the Easton Lower Level photos. Do you have record of what color that is?" - Doug & Shelly, ?. 09.20.04
"Saw your website over the weekend (via a Google search) and are very interested in speaking with you about taking a look at a remodeling job in the basement of a newly purchased home in Pelham, NY." - Kevin Cullen, Pelham, NY. 09.18.04
"Awesome work! I was surfing the web looking for ideas as to how to do my own basement remodel and came across your site. The only thing is, I would suggest that you increase the size of the "before" the remodel images, and show them in color. That way, the web visitor can see for themselves just how huge an improvement your work is!" - Rob Olsson, Brockton, MA, 09.18.04
"I love the pictures of the remodeled lower level / basement, can't wait for more I check back all the time. I preparing for my own project. Thanks Eric" - Eric Schmidt, Manchester, CT. 06.29.04
"We live in Yonkers, which I know is far from you [It's not]. It's just that when a contractor includes in their advertisement a section called "When less is more," that contractor comes across to me as very honest, and puts the customer first. If you only do high end work, could you recommend someone in my area. Again, my compliments on the way you handle your business." - Marie Piacente., Yonkers, NY. 06.28.04.
Your site is FANTASTIC! FINALLY a site with good before and after
[pictures] and
- Marie Gilbert, IL, 06.24.04
- Gregg Leff, Yorktown Heights, NY. 06.09.04
"You guys are amazing. Beautiful work. Loved the newsletter too!" - Jean Sheff, Chappaqua, NY. 05.26.04
"I was very impressed with the quality of work apparent on your website. The website shows a great sense of humor, too!" - P.V., Crestwood, NY. 05.21.04
"Your web site is fantastic. The shots of your kitchens are superb. They certainly give a clear perspective on your company’s capabilities." - Diana Stowell, Kitchen Designer, Crown Point Cabinetry, NH. 05.19.04
"Love the site - the examples of your work are most impressive." - David McDonald, Chappaqua, NY. 05.07.04
"just wanted you to know what an AWESOME site you have. Probably the best I have yet to see! I was searching for kitchen ideas and came across your site... great, great (renovation) work and very nice site. wow!" - J Cole, Atlanta, GA. 04.27.04
"We are planning on remodeling this summer. I have already found some very important reading and great ideas. Thanks." - Connie Cervera, CA. .4.18.04.
"I just wanted to tell you this is one of the nicest web sites I've visited your projects are beautiful." - Jean Marden, 03.20.04.
"I am a remodeling contractor from Wisconsin currently serving in the U.S. Army Reserve in Afghanistan for the last 12 months. I found your web site while looking for examples (I want to develop one when I finally return to my business) and really like it. If you don't mind, I'd like to see your newsletters, too. Good Job!!" - Robin Barnhardt, 02.29.04.
"Hello, first of all I wanted to echo the statements that I have seen on your site. Your work is exceptional in every way from design to build! I know your company is too far away to do the actual work on my home, but I was wondering if you are available for just the design and blueprints? I have several thing that I would like done and I think you have all the expertise to do it. So, let me know!"
- Michael Edwards, Port Tobacco, MD.
02.24.04.
- Tina Wills, Bedford VA. 01.16.04.
"Your site is great!! F.Y.I. There's nothing else comparable coming up on the web when we search!" - Cheryl Stanley, Ontario, Canada. 07.28.03
"I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH! THE SITE IS INCREDIBLE! I "MOUSE-OVER" EVERYTHING AND IT [The Kitchen] ALL LOOKS FINE. I FEEL PRIVILEGED AND HONORED TO BE INCLUDED IN YOUR WEB-SITE. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE. - Mike Foppiano, Majestic Kitchen, Mamaroneck NY. 07.25.03.
"My dad and I are in the process of remodeling my basement and we recently finished the bathroom section of it and are very proud. After looking at your examples I have not only acquired some examples of things to try, but have regained my desire to remodel. Great site. Keep updating it." - JP, PA. 07/25/03.
"We have been looking for a company like yours who will combine architectural design and construction...it has been a very very difficult search. I stumbled upon your web site during a search and I love everything I've seen.. I feel as if a prayer was answered." - Roxanne Gilmer, NY. 06/03/03.
"WOW awesome site with sound effects and excellent graphics. Photographs are also excellent. Navigating the site is great and it is obvious why you received award for website. Anyway, I really enjoyed exploring the site." - Bob Geronimo, NY. 05/20/03.
"I happened across your website while searching for local remodeling/decorating companies. I enjoyed it so much! I clicked on every link. I will definitely be contacting you for an estimate on an addition to my home. I get the impression Absolute Remodeling is "top class" in quality workmanship and quality customer relationship." - Marie P., Yonkers, NY. 04/27/03.
- Jeff. PA. 04/24/03. "I am beginning to think about improving my Manhattan Condo. I was so impressed by what I saw here. Thank you."
- Dana Cohen, New York, NY. 03/21/03.
"Wow!
What a great Web site you've created! The remodeling jobs
you've displayed are quite attractive. My husband and I are
finishing our basement, and what great ideas I've gained from
viewing your photos. We live in Upstate New York and also in
Connecticut--how I wish you were located Upstate where our project is.
I look forward to viewing any additions you may make to your site.
Thanks!"
- Sue Lavy, ???, NY. 03/03/03. . "Your website is phenomenal. ...I LOVE the look of your work." - Diana Safer, Larchmont, NY. 04/20/02.
"Thanks for the response. I believe you did the remodel for
a colleague of mine and it is clear that your work is top notch. - LJM, New York, NY. 04/01/02.
"I know we are not located in your area, but somehow HOPING you have a "brother" company in Massachusetts as your portfolio is beautiful and would love to work with your company. Thanks!" - Janet Lavine, Roslindale, MA. 03/07/02.
"I have been searching the web for 2 days now, trying to find pictures of bathrooms to get some ideas. We are building a new house, and are building a handicap accessible walk-in tile shower. Your website is the only one that had decent pictures of bathrooms of any kind. I just wanted to let you know." - No name left. 02/26/02.
"We live in upstate New York and in the process of building our new home. Could you refer us to a builder (remodeling co.) with similar credentials and reputation as yours? Your website photos are beautiful." - The M. family, Buffalo, NY. 01/13/02.
"Your website rocks!! It's one of the main reason why I want to finish my basement. Keep up the great work!" - Alex Melgoza, Salt Lake City, Utah. 12/31/01.
"We are very impressed with your work on the website, and would like you to come out to see the house and what we want to do." -
Gerry L. Ginsburg, "Hello: I have to compliment you on the excellent web site.
We are beginning the search for a contractor to remodel our basement, and
your site is far and away the best collection of work I've seen. - Ed Scofield, Stratford,
CT. 11/30/01.
- H.Niyaz. 10/16/01.
- Marjie O'Connor, housingzone.com. 10/12/01.
- Cathy Curley, Connecticut. 09/20/01.
- Donna Vincent.
07/03/01.
- Cathy Curley, Connecticut. 05/27/01.
"I'd like to complement you on an outstanding website. Very informative and well designed. I only wish you were located in Chicago. Here's my question ..." - Rich Schurr, Oak Park, Il. 04/03/01.
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Mark & Sally Resetar. 02/21/01.
- Marie Morgan, Denver, Colorado. 01/30/01.
"I'd
just like your quick opinion on the question...."4mil plastic as a vapor barrier?
where to place....living space of stud wall? backside of stud
wall? draped
over block/masonry wall? Or no vapor barrier at all? Your professional
expertise would be greatly appreciated. - Stephen P. Brown. 01/24/01.
"Hi. I visited your website and was very much enlightened
by the information. - Connie Antonio. 01/15/01. "I Saw your website, awesome collection of
well-carried out projects. - Mikkel Sloth Nielsen. 10/25/00.
I really liked your "Kitchen Tips" information area. It gave comparisons like no other companies take the time to do." - Rick Opilla, San Jose, California. 09/28/00.
"The best bath remodels I've seen on the web! Outstanding work!" - Deborah Albericci, Fort Lee, New Jersey. 7/30/00.
"I am interested in finishing my basement and came across your
web site. I found it very informative AND impressive,
unfortunately I live in Atlanta! - Phil Reid, Atlanta, Georgia. 7/24/00.
"I have found very little information about finishing basements until I found your site." - Judy, Greenville, Indiana. 03/18/00.
"Really great job on this web site!! As a Westchester remodeler myself, It's great to see such accurate, timely and professionally done information going out to customers. Your web site adds another level of professionalism our industry desperately needs. Best wishes" - Eric Messer, Sunrise Building & Remodeling Inc, Briarcliff, NY. 02/13/00.
"I love you guys! Can't believe I saw everything I wanted! We live in Tinley Park Illinois could you please give us some recommendations of who to contact out here! Your work is beautiful!" - Ken, Tinley Park, Illinois. 02/03/00.
"Good morning, everyone at AR, - Bill West, Fort Collins, Colorado. 01/30/00.
"Thank You, Thank You, Thank you! - David Dunn, Vermont. 01/01/00.
"I found your site while looking for info on basements (I'm
designing a site for a waterproofing firm) and I just had to take a second to tell you how
very impressed I am with the site design. Very pro looking, easy
to navigate. - Ronald Henry Olsommer, New Jersey. 12/16/99.
What a great web site! We just bought a new house and will need to remodel our basement to claim the additional living space. I thought I'd have to live with a basement that felt 'basement-y', but after viewing the work you've done, I'm optimistic! I only wish you were located in Chicago!" - Tracy Maurstad, Chicago, Michigan. 12/12/99.
"linked from Remodeler's Advantage, referred as a 'high quality web-site', I agree. Very Informative and user friendly. Keep up the good work." - John L. Sullivan, San Diego, California. 12/12/99.
"One of the best web sites I have ever seen. Having a web site myself, I have been thinking of making changes to it. I found a lot of good ideas from your site. Tell your webmaster to keep up the good work. God Bless and take care." - Richard Strickler, Leesburg, Virginia. 12/01/99.
I was truly impressed with your 'before & after' photos! I can't wait for my husband to see them." - Michele Lemly, Fleetwood, North Carolina. 11/29/99.
"Your web site is more helpful than the dozens of remodeling publications that I've bought in the last year!" - Elizabeth Glover, Highland Mills, New York. 11/15/99.
"I was just browsing the web...looking for tips on refinishing my basement....when I came across your site. What a great site it is! Thanks for the great tips and articles." - Rick, New Jersey. 11/11/99.
"We are beginning to plan a big redo and find ourselves overwhelmed. Your site is a God send." - Susan Enlow, Lancaster, Ohio. 10/17/99.
"We love our home. We love the location. But we need far too many repairs. Bathrooms, Kitchen. Sun porch, all needs work. At a time when finances are low. So we are dreaming. Who knows. Your site has been wonderful and inspiring for the dream." - Ken & Marcia Kallon, Stamford, Connecticut. 6/24/99.
"Loved your site. I wish that I could find
someone like you in the state of Kansas. Any suggestions? I still need
information about basement remodeling. After looking at your site, I know we
will be able to do it. - Gina Clark, Harper, Kansas. 7/16/99.
"I found your web site informative, and appealing . I have to say its the best I have seen for remodeling. Good work." - John E Harris. 3/18/99.
"... Most impressive web site, very professional and inviting" - Brian Tucker, McMinnville, Tennessee. 3/4/99.
"I just got done reading my November/December 1998 issue of Building Products and read about your web site. I got on the web and found your site. It is great. I am the office manager of a remodeler in Lincoln, Nebraska and we are debating the web page idea. I just wanted to let you know I liked you web site!!" - Heather Marquis, K-West Construction. 2/19/99.
"... I work in Greenwich and would be interested in... ...I was quite taken with your web site - it communicated your values, ethics, integrity and quality orientation." - Curtis Ehrgott, Greenwich, Connecticut. 1/27/99.
"First, I want to tell you that I am very impressed with your
web site. It does everything a web site should - but most web sites fall
far short of. - Helaine M. Uliano, CPA, Ossining, New York. 1/17/99.
"After leaving my detailed message within your inquiry response area, I took a better look at your site, and I feel that I ought to let you know that I think it is extremely well done and a definite credit to the industry. Regards, - Bill Walls, Pres., Durham Basement Technologies Inc., Ontario. 11/12/98.
"I went back to your web site to check it out more thoroughly. It IS a very good site." - Robert Ladd, Homeowner [and now customer], Chappaqua, NY. 6/24/98.
"Took another look through the web site as soon as I got to work. Really
terrific. - Michael Weprin, President of Bridgecom International, Mt Kisco, NY.
"...we are impressed with your web site and are willing to investigate what you have to offer..." - Jeffrey & Christine Abromowitz, homeowners, Yorktown Hts., NY.
"Sylvain, what a dynamic site! It's great! I agree with the art director who said that your site is an example of how they should look. I'm going to call up your site and show it to our staff in our Big 50 meeting." - Jill Tunick, Senior Editor, Remodeling magazine.
"I saw your web site -- very impressive. I would like to talk to you about a basement finishing and a deck... ...Going over your completed basement projects, the specifications & floor plans helped me quite a bit with the design -- Before browsing your web site, I had no idea of what I wanted. I now know how I want the basement to look like." - Devin Keane, homeowner [and now customer], Lewisboro, NY.
"Two or three words won't do it though. I think the site is very well put
together. Navigation is clear and always present and look and feel
friendly. - Carmen D Marano, web sites designer.
Thank you for your thoughtful comments, and for the work you put into a fine site. I'm happy to be able to bring it the attention it deserves." - Ann Marie Moriarty, senior editor, Remodeling On Line.
"Congratulations on your very professional
looking web-site. I am Stuart Newsome, the principal of J.S. Newsome Construction Inc. I
see that you have invested considerable time and effort in building your Web Site. I would
appreciate it if you could tell me in general terms whether it has been worth the effort
and if you getting a return on your investment." - J.S. Newsome, J.S. Newsome Construction Inc.
"Lance told me to see your web site. It is very well
planned out. I will tell my parents to look here when they do remodeling. This is
Joe Prisco From the Bronco's #32." - Joe Prisco, Junior high school student. |
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