CrossWorks Carpentry.."Where Every Nail Has a Purpose"
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– Bessie Markert
Description of work:Carpentry and tile work – Jeannine McShane
Description of work:Backyard deck
– Clarice Booth
Description of work:Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Mike Gervais of CrossWorks Carpentry in the design and installation of 4- Faux beams for a sloped ceiling, install a wood ceiling, and reconfigure and finish several wall planes in order to redirect traffic flow. Mike Gervais's knowledge and attention to detail is exceptional. His carpentry skills and the quality of his craftsmanship is unquestionably of high quality. In working with Mike on this project, it's apparent that he holds himself to a very high professional standard. He has the innate ability to listen to a client, grasp what they are attempting to communicate, and then execute it flawlessly. I found his work ethics to be impeccable. He was punctual, self accountable, and maintained detailed records. The project was on time and within budget. I would be honored to collaborate with him in future projects. I would, without hesitation, recommend Mike Gervais of CrossWorks Carpentry to anyone within range of his serves area.install for faux beams. Install wood ceiling in the dining room. Remove existing wet bar and remove/replace door with sheetrock. Remove door and frame to coat closet and sheetrock opening. – Tommy Tyrell
Description of work:Decorative molding installed – Larry Brewer
Description of work:structural alterations and redecking of existing deck – Deborah Ellis
Description of work:I wanted to glass in my screen porch to make it an all-season room – Russ Alion
Description of work:Construction of a wall along one side of our underdeck – Gary Livengood
Description of work:Old deck torn down and new deck built – Mark Moncino [Angie's List Review]
Description of work:custom kitchen cabinet addition and cedar deck banister replacement – Angela Robinson [Angie's List Review]
Description of work:We have used Mike before to renovate our kitchen. We were so happy with his work that we decided to hire him again to renovate our stairs. This was part one of a bigger project to renovate the entire second floor, and we wanted to start with our creaky stairs. – Marjorie Rosen [Angie's List Review]
Description of work:Mike designed a porch to be built. – Cathy Kosmanski [Angie's List Review]
Description of work:I had several specialty carpentry projects to be done, including installing ship lap on a feature wall. Mike orders, picks up, and brings materials to project. Things go great from set up to clean up, and work is plumb, square, caulked and nicely finished. Price is a little above average, but so is the work. – Richard Trinkwalder [Angie's List Review]
– Clarice Booth [Angie's List Review]
– Lou Anne Purnell [Angie's List Review]Wow, Mike is spectacular. He replaced the decking with Trex (I'll never have to paint it again) and the – Angie's List Review
Valerie Youngren Roswell, GA – Angie's List Review
Terry BradySugarhill, GA
2015
11 – Angie's List Review Working with Mike was great. I recently had a contractor bolt half way through finishing the basement and remodeling the kitchen. My trust of contractors is not very high. Mike is an exceptional craftsman, and it definitely shows in his work. He always showed up on time, gave good advice, was very easy to talk to, and has very high integrity. You definitely get what you pay for and the quality of his work and attention to detail is incredible. The contractor who bolted left a ton of debris in my backyard and even Mike offered to leave his trailer so I could fill it up and then took it to the dump for me. Mike is also a very hard worker. He doesn't lollygag around, while he was at our house he was always working. I would definitely hire Mike again and will be sure to recommend him to my friends and neighbors. Ryan Discher Suwanee, GA
November 2015 Angie's List Review
What a delight it is to find a person who is not only an exceptional
carpenter who takes pride in his work, but is also honest, fair and,
one of the hardest personality traits to find in this day and age
-- RELIABLE Mark Moncino Atlanta, GA
October 2015 Angie's List Review Mike remodeled our kitchen earlier this year. His attention to detail and ideas helped us to create a kitchen that is now a joy to cook in. He was reliable, on time, and a pleasure to work with. I appreciate he sense of accountability for the work he did. I would hire him again in a heartbeat for my next project. Angela Robinson Sandy Springs, GA
October 2015 Angie's List Review Mike repaired damage to laundry room due to water infiltration. He removed rotted flooring, sub-floor, floor joists, exterior siding, damaged wall framing, and insulation. Installed new pressure treated lumber, sub-floor, insulation, and drywall in all affected areas. Installed flashing on exterior wall and caulked the areas where water had previously infiltrated. He worked with other contractors (i.e. plumber and termite control co.) to coordinate his work and their work to complete the job in a timely and efficient manner. Mike did an outstanding job. He is very knowledgeable and highly skilled. He showed up as scheduled, he prepared a contract listing everything that would be done and the price. He thoroughly explained what needed to be done to repair the damage and to prevent it in the future. He was punctual, efficient, and very professional. We had to coordinate with other contractors and he was very accommodating. The cost was very close to his original estimate. This is a rental property and the work had to be coordinated with tenants as well. Mike took care to keep them informed of when he would be there and to answer their questions. He was great to work with and I will definitely use him again in the future. Tom Hicks Duluth, GA
Angie's List Review
Fredrick Kavanaugh Lawrenceville, GA
Mike has performed two sizeable jobs for me and a number of medium to smaller jobs. I've been very happy with his work. Mike is easy to work with and very cooperative. He is kind and is at all times professional. He runs a neat and organized jobsite which I think is important and has been proven to be a much safer work environment. Most important to me is Mike's character as he has proven to be honest and trustworthy. I can recommend Mike without any hesitation and hope you have the privilege of working with him. Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions at (207) 632-2756
Sincerely,
Rand Clark President of Home Rentals Company President of Maine Insurance Benefits Group
5/18/15 Mike: We want to thank you for doing such a wonderful job on our recent repairs. Since the harsh winter brought us water damage to the skylight, wall, and floor of our family room, we were thrilled that you could do the repairs for us. As when you originally built the room for us, your attention to detail, timeliness, concern for our comfort throughout the process, and impeccable workmanship made the whole process much easier to deal with. We have never done business with a contractor that was as professional as you are, as skilled, and as considerate of the customer with keeping to schedules and updates as you are. We have always been able to count on you for all of our projects, both large and small, and you will be sorely missed!
Mike & Carol Colton Portland, Maine
Mike is great. He pays attention to those little details and is as much a perfectionist as I would want him to be. Mike is thoughtful, and skillful. This is the third project he's done for us and certainly won't be the last. Thank you, Mike!! Kimberly Capone-Sprague
"Crossworks Carpentry is a solid investment for
the homeowner looking to build or remodel. Mike does excellent work,
with fine attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. He has done a
wide variety of projects for us, all of which have clearly met or
exceeded our expectations. We heartily recommend the services of
Crossworks Carpentry!"
We asked Mike to help us make some long-desired changes and repairs. He listened to what we wanted and made careful suggestions that gave us a result exceeding our expectations. We had some surprises, which Mike handled smoothly, and if I changed my mind about something, which I did on a few occasions, he agreeably shifted gears. More than once my family commented on Mike's crew -- Ben, Jesse, Robert, and Mark and their helpers -- what a nice group of guys to have in our home, and their work is great too! We felt we got a great result at a fair price. As new projects come up I will be returning to Mike in the future. Lisa Marshall, Cape Elizabeth
Mike did an outstanding job
with my recent bathroom remodel project. I was especially impressed
with his attention to detail and high level of customer service. As he
encountered issues with the work- he was able to discuss options with me
& bring in other professionals as required. Even with the issues
encountered- he met my aggressive time-line and still finished the work
under budget! I am absolutely thrilled with the result and intend to
use Mike and his recommended subcontractors Jesse (drywall) and Mark
(plumbing) for all of my future projects. Thanks again!
Theresa Powers, Falmouth
Lucinda Cole, Portland
6/6/13
Dear Mike,
We wanted to thank you so much for the
beautiful work you did on our deck. We also appreciate the
open communication you had with us throughout the entire
project. We're so pleased with the end result and have
received several compliments already! And leaving us with
a new "Welcome Mat" was so sweet. We really appreciate
everything and please know that we'll be calling you for any
future projects that might pop up. :)
Thanks again!
Allie Levesque & Pat Kinslow
Mr. & Mrs.
Bob Hodgdon's Testimonial:
2/14/13
The kitchen remodeling project in our
home is a reflection of your skill and determination and
understanding of our needs. The "new kitchen" is
beautiful and very functional. It was a pleasure to have you
work in our home.
Sincerely,
Ellie & Bob Hodgdon
Higgins Beach
Scarborough, ME Connie Sandini 3/20/12 I am so pleased with the work
of Crossworks Carpentry! Mike's attention to detail, professionalism,
skills, & friendly nature were greatly appreciated.
My renovation came out just the way
I wanted. I would strongly recommend Crossworks for any home renovation
project. Sincerely, Connie Sandini Erica Bartlett 12/4/11 "I've been thinking about
some projects in my house for quite a while, but I wasn't sure who I
could get to do it. I finally asked around for some recommendations and
got the names of a few people, and after meeting everyone, I decided to
go with Mike and Crossworks Carpentry. I'm so glad I did! Mike and those
who worked with him were professional, courteous, and attentive to
detail, doing everything they could to meet my needs and expectations,
and doing so at a very reasonable price. This included accommodating me
changing my mind partway through about how I wanted to handle a bathroom
fan, and making sure that I was informed about the progress every step
of the way. I also appreciated the flexibility of contact by phone or
e-mail, since I'm sometimes on the phone a lot for work and e-mail is
often a better way to reach me. And even though I was away while most of
the work was being done, I felt perfectly comfortable letting them
proceed, and it was wonderful to come home to a new floor and a new
interior door! I wish I had done it sooner, but I'm glad that I finally
did, and that I went with Crossworks Carpentry. I couldn't have asked
for anyone better." Erica Lisa Marshall 12/14/10
We asked Mike
to help us make some long-desired changes and repairs. He listened to
what we wanted and made careful suggestions that gave us a
result exceeding our expectations. We had some surprises, which Mike
handled smoothly, and if I changed my mind about something, which I did
on a few occasions, he agreeably shifted gears. More than once my family
commented on Mike's crew -- Ben, Jesse, Robert, and Mark and their
helpers -- what a nice group of guys to have in our home, and their work
is great too! We felt we got a great result at a fair price. As new
projects come up I will be returning to Mike in the future. Theresa Power 3/15/10 Mike did an outstanding job
with my recent bathroom remodel project. I was especially impressed
with his attention to detail and high level of customer service. As he
encountered issues with the work- he was able to discuss options with me
& bring in other professionals as required. Even with the issues
encountered- he met my aggressive time-line and still finished the work
under budget! I am absolutely thrilled with the result and intend to
use Mike and his recommended subcontractors Jesse (drywall) and Mark
(plumbing) for all of my future projects. Jim and Kelly Rivoli (Portland) 10/18/09
Kelly and I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did for us
in our bath project redo. Also the entire condo association would also
like to extend our thanks for the back door replacement. Your work is
always well done and completed in a timely manner.
Kevin and
Ginny Dagnese (Portland) 2/10/09
Greg & Susan
Schueneman (Scarborough) 9/29/08 Dear Mike, We are very pleased
with the
new doors and the
inside doors that now close properly. We'll be calling you in the spring
for another project. We will also be recommending you to friends &
family.
Sincerely
Greg & Susan Schueneman
Nate & Rachel
Frederick (Windham) 9/18/08
Allan and
Florence Braff (Cape Elizabeth) 5/27/08
Mike Gervais exceeded our expectations!
His pride of workmanship and concern that everything was done
to our complete satisfaction were
exemplary. I hope he is not busy to help us with
future jobs. Edward Godin (Windham) 5/19/08 Greater
Portland Church of Christ (So. Portland) 5/5/08 Mike: Wayne Newland Mike & Carol Colton (Portland) 10/20/07
8/21/07
Jen O'Connor
(Portland)
5/10/07
I went with Mike for my project because I was so
impressed with his
Sincerely
Cynthia & John
O'Hanlon
(Portland)
5/2/07
Hal & Brigitte Kingsbury
(Cape Elizabeth)
4/18/07
Mike,
Many thanks for all your great work! We are so
grateful that
Bob & Maggie recommended you to us!
Take Care
Brigitte
Mary Fay Kattman
(Marblehead, MA)
4/4/07
I am an out of state landlord and I can’t tell
you how happy I’ve been with Mike’s dedication and follow through.
I recently had a water leak that required repairs to the toilet,
bathroom wall and floor, living room ceiling and lighting. Mike did
most of the work himself and what required a specialist he arranged
to have the work done. It was an emergency situation and he
responded as such. He is honest and fair and
is a perfectionist when it comes to the final product. I would
highly recommend him and plan on using him often in the future.
Ben & Amanda Spaulding
(Yarmouth)
12/23/06
"Recently, we purchased a house in Yarmouth.
It is
Jean Haeger
(So. Portland)
12/12/06
The
skylight looks great!! I tested it out and was
and attention to detail! (not qualities I've
been able to
find in abundance among the sub's I've hired
up in Eustis,
so I'm particularly appreciative!) Even to
the point of an
immaculate clean-up?! Thanks again, Mike!
It's such a
delight to work with such a professional!
Sue Picinich
& Stanley Max (Scarborough)
11/30/06
Mike did a great job
and we are really so pleased with his work. He
Brian &
Katherine Caprio (Gorham)
8/15/06 “We have a
rental home that had
several doors damaged by tenants and
hanging doors is not our forte. We were given Mike’s name
through a friend and we were so happy to have found his
company. Mike promptly assessed the situation and put together
a detailed proposal for us that itemized the cost and scope of
work. Mike turned the job around very quickly so we didn’t have
any downtime in renting the unit. We are EXTREMELY happy with
the final results of the new doors! I will definitely use CrossWorks Carpentry again and I have already recommended Mike
Gervais to friends in need of an honest and skilled carpenter.”
-Katherine
Caprio
Elise Scala
DeWaters (Scarborough)
7/13/06
As a seasonal cottage
owner it is very challenging to get jobs done
Elise
Rick Marble (N.Yarmouth)
7/7/06
CrossWorks quote was
more than 10% higher than the lowest bidder, but we ended up
choosing CrossWorks anyway. Mike put a lot of thought into our quote
and anticipated many of the issues that the other contractors hadn't
addressed. His quote also included low maintenance trim that adds to
the finished look of the
deck. Mike has been working steadily, as
the weather permits, and has been making good progress. We've been
very happy with the quality of work and will be recommending CrossWorks to our family and friends.
Thank you
Rick Marble Bob & Maggie
Daigle (Portland)
2/13/06
In mid-2005 Maggie and I decided to build a
kitchen / family room
addition to our home in Portland. We requested several
bids from local contractors. From this we had the opportunity
to meet Mike and Craig. From the very start it was clear
that they were both capable and professional. They promptly
delivered a well thought out bid that was competitively priced. The
project was sizeable, and had some interesting complexities.
Throughout the project they stuck to their word – and delivered a
new structure (added to our existing 50 year old house), that was
completed on time and at a quality / detail level that was above our
expectations. Several times during the project we had changes that
were the product of Maggie and I seeing a
“new possibility”. In every instance, we presented the idea and
were able to work with Mike and Craig to incorporate the resulting
changes in design, project scope and timeframe – with Mike and Craig
always open and adding insight into the new concept. Today we have
an addition to our home that we are quite proud of. We give our
strongest recommendation to the individuals. They are highly
capable, professional, and honest – people we consider to be good
friends – quite a statement at the end of a construction project.
Please contact us if you’d like to discuss our experience of working
with Mike & Craig. Bob and Maggie Daigle, 77 Wellington Road, Portland
Maine 775-0880
Mark
Segerstrom ( Falmouth )
1/4/06 I can't thank you
enough for the work you finished at our house. Not only did you perform
the work to the highest of standards, but you were able to finish
exactly on time and budget. Since this was during the Christmas season
it was greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so much for all your help, and
I hope to contact you in the future about additional work.
Mark Segerstrom
Ned & Karen Cabot
(Portland)
6/9/05
WOW! We love
the
new look! It's better then
we had imagine!
Thank you both
for a truly top-notch job. You were both totally
professional,
and at the
same time responsive to our particular concerns.
We would hire
you again in a minute, should a need arise.
We will also
mention you to anyone who is looking for quality work!
Please
do not
hesitate to use us as a reference. Thanks for everything!!
All the
Best
Ned & Karen
Cabot
Gordon & Janet
Richards (Acton, MA)
4/15/2005
Sincerely
Gordon & Janet Richards
Robert Macomber/Cynthia Frye (Portland, ME)
4/8/2005
Last year (2004) Mike and Craig did
extensive work on our house.
Sincerely
Robert & Cynthia
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