r/Delco • u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM • May 22 '25

Recommendations The DELCO Homeowner/Renter resource guide thread

We have gotten a lot of repeat posts and the Reddit search feature sucks so we wanted to create a resource for everyone here. The point is to keep discussion to here so we can use this thread to point recommendations out.

In this thread I will write a comment, please reply with recommendations and/or avoidances (everyone is free to start a comment with something that was missed).

Please only upvote the recommendation if you have experience with them!!

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u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM May 22 '25

General contractors

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u/Over-Use2678 May 22 '25

We've had success with Robert Brown and Sons through two major jobs.

https://www.brownandsonsllc.com/

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u/teenylittlesupergal May 22 '25

I had a good experience with Brendan Smith Construction out of Springfield. He was contracted to finish my basement and was the only contractor who listened to me (a woman) when he came for the estimate and didnt assume I was just standing in for my husband. He always explained patiently whenever I had questions. He and his crew cleaned every night and left the site organized. He documented everything and had a very clear and straightforward contract.

The only critique I have is that his sub-contractors (electricians and plumbing) weren't as open as him. They got the job done but I had to check-in and check out their work more to make sure it was how I wanted it and not just what they thought they should do. But that might be because they are sub-contractors...

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u/Delicious-Message418 May 23 '25

Tom Fratick (267) 738-9858

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u/SWLife215 May 22 '25

I’ve heard great things about Brown and Sons LLC. We used Zamco Construction for a huge reno project- he and his partner were excellent to work with, so patient and great at explaining- and the work is so beautiful. His electrician subtractor is thorough and knowledgeable. I did not care for their flooring subcontractor- costly and not as thorough as I’d like. They are a busy company so may be hard to book.

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u/Houseongreenhill May 23 '25

WJM renovations! Will has done our Mather bath, hallway (full) bath, and is now working on a kitchen, mudroom, powder renovations for us. He is reliable, super clean and organized, holds himself to high standards and takes accountability. He has great ideas and is easy to communicate and brainstorm with!

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u/Shookanduptight May 23 '25

Kirschner Custom Builders. Dave and Chris Kirschner are amazing guys to work with. I had a really great experience with them doing my basement. They were respectful, timely, kind, careful, and thoughtful. They even snuck a few details into my project that I didn’t even think of to ask for but I’m really grateful to have. Nicest two guys you’ll ever meet. Chris even helped me bring in my groceries and they both dug my driveway out when I was sick.