Alan Goldberg Contractors

Type of work we did:
Fix radiant ceiling heat wires
Re-​plaster all ceilings (approx 1000 sq ft)
Paint entire condo (knockdown texture)
Recessed lighting
Added light & switches in 3 bedrooms
Demo’d all closets
Some laminate floor work
Some tiling
New doors installed
Happy with the experience. Wouldn’t say they are the cheapest but if you go with someone cheaper you probably get what you pay for. We didn’t have any issues. I can’t see anyone having those nightmare contractor stories that you see on TV or hear about with Alan Goldberg.
We called them on a Saturday. He sent his foreman that morning to discuss the job and the job was big enough that Alan had to come and see for himself. So he made time for us on his day off to come meet us at our new home. If he hadn’t responded quickly we would have been in a huge bind and probably would’ve had to cut down on things we wanted to do.
Alan recommended many changes to our new home that we are extremely happy with. Having never been homeowners, it could have cost us a lot more if we tried to do things later (not to mention inconvenience). We do not regret a single thing that Alan recommended. So I think if you are somewhat unclear on what you want to do, Alan can guide you.
We were in a difficult situation. Alan and several other contractors said it would be difficult to finish in the 5 days we needed them to finish in (for our move in day). Alan’s crew not only finished on time but also did several add ons.
Another one of the things that I think Alan takes pride in is customer satisfaction. He and his foreman really try to accommodate any last minute changes. And they kept their word and came back twice to fix minor things we noticed. And that’s not to say their work isn’t good, because we really rushed them. We were moving in as they were finishing up and were happy that we got to move in on time.
Alan’s foreman, Cesar, is a really great guy too. He doesn’t make you afraid to ask questions, ask about additional things or to point out things even while they are hustling to finish their job. Really good experience with him.
Might be worth 5 stars but I’d feel more comfortable with 4.5 stars if anything.
And the minor things were just touch up items that they probably would have caught if we didn’t squeeze them on time. Either way, big or small, they would come back to fix things.
So do you take a chance with another contractor that you might have issues with? Or go with the sure thing — Alan Goldberg?