Terzi Custom Homes LLC

John T did a residing project for us. He did what he said he was going to do, in the promised timeframe and for the quoted price. He was very visible during the project and always accessible on his phone. Has been extremely responsive in the twelve months since. Including matters apart from his work, when my family has faced an emergency and needed professional insight. I am glad to have him on my side.

We hired Terzi Custom Homes at the end of 2016 to do a major renovation of our 1920's home. The project included demolition of our existing kitchen, dining room and powder room; creating a new, open kitchen and dining area, a new powder room, a new mud room built by enclosing an existing exterior porch, new windows on the first floor - and that was just the interior renovations. The project also had exterior components, including new stone front steps, a new rear stone platform with steps and a rebuilt second-story balcony. John impressed us with his passion for his work during the initial bidding process, and that passion for quality showed through time and again during the project. John and his team hit the ground running, and he showed up at our home each and every day to ensure that the work was proceeding as planned and that us, his customers, were pleased and well informed. He also communicated with us via text message and email in order to keep us informed and to keep the project moving. John's team works fast but combines their speed with quality. John is very safety-conscious and ensures that the work area is safe and kept clean each day. When we made a request to change something on the project, it was very refreshing to note that John would charge only his cost to make that change - he did not use that change request as an opportunity to make additional money on the project. Due to a delay in our cabinet delivery that had nothing to do with John, we found ourselves with a four-week window of time between John's team finishing the kitchen/dining area and the projected cabinet delivery. We consulted with John about the possibility of renovating our two second-floor bathrooms ( one master, one shared ) during the 4-week window. John was confident that his team could demo and renovate both bathrooms in the 4-week period, and provided us with an fair price estimate. Because he had already earned our trust with the work his team had already completed, we hired him to renovate the bathrooms, and John and team were able to complete both bathrooms in that 4-week window. We are very happy with the work that John has done on our home. We anticipate a basement renovation in our future, and we would certainly choose Terzi Custom Homes to do that work for us. We have already recommended Terzi Custom Homes to several of our friends that are planning renovation projects, and will continue to recommend John and his team in the future. And, even though our project is now complete, John continues to check in with us and takes the time to keep in touch.

We had a big reno work done to our house. We hired John Terzi for the task. Not only he did a splendid job but he also did it in record time and accommodated all our requests without hesitation. He also had a good price and easily worked out all change orders with us. He made us think that doing such job was easy. We really enjoyed the process. The job was almost full gut 3,000 sq ft including all bathrooms and kitchen and he completed it in 8 weeks.

We hired John Terzi to finish our basement. He gutted the entire basement and transformed our old, dark, damp, and musty basement into a wonderful recreational room. His bid was reasonable and the project was completed on time and on budget. Throughout the course of this project, John was hands on and responsive; he checked in with us everyday and was always reachable by phone or text. He is very professional, punctual, courteous, and trustworthy. Our basement turned out beautiful and we could not be happier with our experience or with the end result. We would highly recommend John to anyone who is considering using his services.

We hire John to remove and replace our front steps/railings and path, and completely re-do out driveway and retaining walls. John and his team did a fantastic job on the project and it was completed on-time and on-budget, despite his team encountering some unforeseen difficulties with the property. Throughout the project, John was extremely responsive to our questions, and made sure we were always aware of any issue that arose. He also made several suggestions that were not in our original plans that significantly improved the end result. We would recommend John and his team to anyone considering a home project.

John Terzi gut renovated our kitchen and 2 full bathrooms as well as completely transforming our very unfinished basement. Our first impression of John Terzi was that he was competent, knowledgable, honest and likable. After working closely with John throughout this significant renovation , our impression has remained incredibly positive. John provided hands on involvement during every stage of this project. He was incredibly accessible and easy to communicate with,returning every call within minutes. He was meticulous and determined to solve any and all problems that could arise in renovating our 100 year old , very "settled"house. John has so much experience and was always generous in sharing his knowledge to guide us through this process. He helped us to beautifully recreate our home on a rapid timeline and was committed to ensuring our families safety and , whenever possible, comfort throughout the process. John Terzi is a highly skilled contractor , trustworthy businessman and a committed , kind and sincere person. We highly recommend him.

John and his team finished our basement for us - taking a dark, damp, stone-walled basement in which no one wanted to spend time and transforming it into a wonderful, bright family room/play area with full bathroom and laundry room. John is very hands on and detail oriented. He checked in with us daily (in many cases a few times a day) to make sure the work was progressing smoothly. I work from home so I was here as he worked with his teams - and it is clear that he knows them well and cares greatly that the work they provide is top quality. In the end, our project was finished exactly on time and at the estimated budget - and everything is beautiful. It was a truly wonderful experience working with John and we would recommend him without any reservations.

We hired John to do a complete inside and outside renovation of a newly purchased 1950's house, based on great recommendations, a very reasonable bid and prompt timeline. At the same time we were using another contractor to renovate our long time home for sale, as it had incurred substantial damage from a microwave fire. The contrast between John and the other contractor was stark. John gave a level of service that was amazing. The other contractor...also long established and highly recommended...did not measure up to John in any respect. So I can really appreciate the difference between an agonizing construction experience and the pain free one John provides! John completely renovated the kitchen, turned 2 bedrooms and a bath into a MBR, bath and closet; replaced and repositioned windows; renovated porch and basement; repaired/replaced all electrical, insulation, roof, flooring, doors, and hardware; constructed built in units; and other renovation and repair including painting inside and out and revision of drainage. John had lots of ideas not only on how to improve the design aesthetically but how to save money and get more bang for the buck. He is very solution oriented, cost conscious, and practical, especially when an older home presents a surprise. His subs were all very competent and easy to work with, and John kept a very close eye on them, making sure everything was done properly and in a timely fashion. It is quite evident that he has worked with these subs for a long time and that they have a great relationship. Our town's building department can be very difficult, but because John does excellent work and made every effort to work well with them we had no permit issues. One outstanding contrast between John and the other contractor is in communication. John kept us totally up to date, we always knew what was happening, when, and why. He kept a constant check on the job progress, and came by many times a day. We are thrilled with our results, and everyone who has seen our"new" house agrees. John really transformed a tired old dog of a house to a charming beautifully crafted home that exactly suits our needs. He also did it promptly and for a good price! In summary, John Terzi is both a painstaking and talented contractor, and a man of great integrity. I recommend him wholeheartedly!

We did a ‘gut’ renovation of our house. John Terzi’s bid was reasonable and his timeline was more aggressive than the other contractors we met with. Prior to contracting with John, he not only seemed very knowledgeable about our project, but also seemed very honest and trustworthy. When we contracted with Terzi D., Inc. we felt like we were in good hands. John is very hands on and is committed to doing high quality work. He worked closely with us to ensure that we would not encounter any delays. Whenever we needed John, he was a phone call away, always returning our calls and texts within minutes. Our “gut” project was completed in 4 months (as promised) and we could not be happier with the end result. John gave us our forever home and our project was seamless. Our initial impression of John was correct – he is a very honest and trustworthy man (now a great family friend) who has the highest level of integrity. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for an honest, hard working and talented contractor!

We hired John to renovate the first floor of our house, including the kitchen, and the entire exterior - replacing all windows and siding. His price was the lowest, his timeline the shortest and his manner the most friendly and engaging of all the contractors we met. The work was completed on time (or early if one considers the usual delays). It was completed on budget and we were not nickeled and dimed through the process as we have been in the past by others. I did not need a punch list - he refused to leave until the last detail was complete. All the work was done beautifully and redone if they did not meet his high standards (without extra charges). I lived in the house during the renovation. John was on site every day. What amazed me the most was when a problem was encountered - our house is almost 100 years old - he did not rush through issues or settle for the easiest solution. He brainstormed with his crew, thought about different ideas and eventually solved all issues - they were always taken care of without an upcharge (!). I will be recommending him to everyone I know! I wish there were more stars!

We contracted with John Terzi to complete an exterior renovation that included removal/installation of the roof, siding, windows, masonry and a full overhaul of the interior - kitchen, bathrooms, floors, plumbing and heating. The final product far exceeded our expectations!!! John delivered a superior quality result ahead of schedule. He showcased early on that he was a trusted partner - providing guidance on materials, sharing vision on what we could do better or different (we are not creative people so help was needed and very much appreciated!), and always accessible throughout the project. John's coordination and approach to the job was superior. There was not a day of work missed - the sequencing of material deliveries and crew presence was perfect. John was on site every day. He has a strong relationship with each of his crews - many of which have been with him for 20+ years! Each night we came home amazed at how much had been done and how clean the work areas were. We would strongly recommend John Terzi for any size home renovation. He is a man you can trust, that operates with integrity and is committed to delivering top quality.

I have been a professional interior designer for over 40 years. Recently, I hired John Terzi to do a large "surgical" renovation to my home. Other professionals suggested that I raze the house and start from scratch, but that would have levied much more stringent regulation, as to what I was allowed to build on the Long Island Sound. I wanted to renovate as a "matter of right," rather than obtain various FEMA, coastal zone approvals and other permits.. John helped me navigate through local building codes and departments and did an excellent job on the renovation. My home, which included a master suite and no other usable bedrooms has been transformed to include 5+ bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a new entry foyer, balconies and details, galore. John's attention to detail and his keen sense of design and discriminating taste is evident throughout the project from foundation work to finish carpentry. His knowledge of all phases of building is extensive and his sub contactors are well vetted and respond immediately to his schedules and directives. He is personally pleasant, polite and meticulous. I have recommended him to other home owners and they have been overjoyed at the speed and efficiency which he brings to every project. He and his workers approach every project as if it were their own. I cannot offer enough accolades and praise for his work ethic and zeal. He does not disappoint!