- 7232 Mainstream Wy, Columbia, MD 21044
- Residential Roofing
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- Licensed & Insured
- Metal Roof
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About the Business
What people say about “Crystal Exteriors LLC”?
Crystal Exteriors consistently receives high praise for its exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, and effective communication throughout various home improvement projects. Customers appreciate the professionalism and efficiency of the installation teams, noting that jobs are completed on time and often ahead of schedule. The clarity in pricing and responsiveness to inquiries significantly contribute to customer satisfaction. Overall, the company leaves a strong impression for its reliability and dedication to customer needs, making it a highly recommended choice for home renovations.
What customers highlight
- They were clean, both inside & outside the house.
- Communication was great. Raw materials arrived on time.
- Everyone at Crystal Exteriors was amazing to work with.
- The workmanship was high quality, I have no complaints at all.
- Mr. Li was prompt and thorough in his communication throughout the process.
What customers mention as negative
- Communication was sometimes a bit delayed.
- I wish I’d known about them a few years ago when we had our roof replaced.
Recommended Reviews
Crystal Exteriors replaced all the windows in my house and a patio door last month. They did a fantastic job. I was lucky to find them through a Google search 7 years ago when they installed a few windows for a rental property. They did a great job then, so I trusted them with this much bigger project.
A few things stand out for me. First, they are professional, experienced, and polite. I wish all contractors were like them. Everyone on the installation team (5 guys) worked hard, efficiently, and carefully. They were clean, both inside & outside the house. At the end of each day, they picked up all the trash, organized the materials & window parts, and stored them neatly and discreetly in my garage & yard.
Ivan, the team leader who supervised the work, was great. When the new windows were being inserted, he checked to make sure they were level and properly fitted. He did a careful job fitting them, which was important to me, since the original windows were 50 years old and some of them had settled (had large, slanted gaps) and needed extra attention. Ivan is also very friendly and easy to talk with. I asked a lot of questions throughout the process. Some people would get impatient. But he willingly answered all my questions with patience and honesty.
The whole job took 2.5 days. They did not rush to finish it and came back on the 3rd day for a few hours in order to do a thorough job. They put care & attention into their work. Some other company might've rushed to finish in 2 days. My windows look terrific and make the house look polished and newer. A+ job & company!
Jason and his team are amazing to work with. Prices are competitive, they are knowledgeable, responsive, and care about their customer's satisfaction. They replaced our roof five years ago and we had them back to replace our siding/gutters because we had such a positive experience.
We got our siding replaced by Crystal Exteriors and it was quite positive experience. I liked not just quality of work but the whole business style - clarity in communication, predictability, low key, transparency in pricing, The crew was highly professional and quiet, and they managed to complete the job one day earlier than was expected.
Crystal Exteriors reshingled the roof on my house and installed a modern attic venting system and new gutters. Communication was great. Raw materials arrived on time and the workers installed everything the next day, leaving no mess behind. Happy with the work and the reasonable cost.
Crystal Exteriors replaced 4 windows in our 1940s home and we couldn’t be happier with the quality of work as well as their professionalism. Highly
recommend them!
Crystal Exteriors LLC had done two major jobs for us, replacing entry doors and installing a new roof. Both projects were done quickly and without problems, at very competitive pricing. Recently, due to a water leak, I called Jason and he came out the next day to check the roof -- no problem there. He then looked around the house and found what was the source of the problem, a porous grout on an upstairs screened porch. Their service, including this five-years-after-the-installation inspection, is beyond compare.
Great experience with everyone at Crystal Exteriors! Received my initial quote for new gutters quickly & easily without having to come out to house. Mr Li answered all my questions, worked around our schedule & installed a great product. Only wish I’d know about them a few years ago when we had our roof replaced! Highly recommend!
I used Crystal Exteriors to replace my windows, entry doors, and storm doors. They did an amazing job from the very beginning to the end.
Mr. Edgar Li made me feel very comfortable to move forward with him, and he was very diligent, patient, and thorough in answering my questions. The installation team, headed by Jamie and Ivan, were fantastic as well.
I'm very happy with the work they did and the overall service they gave me.
I highly recommend them.
A++ One of the best contractors I’ve ever worked with. Professional, knowledgeable, organized, great service and quality work. Jason goes above and beyond to make sure your project meets your needs and preferences. Everything went smoothly and the job looks fantastic!
Jason Lim and his team were incredible throughout the process of replacing our roof. Not only were they prompt in coming out to inspect our roof and coming back with an estimate, their estimate was by far and away the most detailed of the five roofers I contacted and was significantly lower in cost than all. Even after adding an upgraded shingle, the price was meaningfully lower than the next best quote, not to mention the others that were egregiously higher. Once the contract was signed, communication was responsive and pleasant. Materials were delivered to my driveway as communicated and work was completed the following day. The team was fast, kind, and exceptionally clean (I still haven't found a stray nail). The new roof looks great - they added a bunch of box vents to help with ventilation. I hope to never need another roof, but I know who I will call if I do.
Mr. Li was prompt and thorough in his communication throughout the process. Measurements are checked twice to ensure no issues. Installation was well within promised timeframe. Installation team was very professional and showed attention to detail. Very satisfied with the completed job and the price. The product from Provia (french entry doors in our case) appears to be high quality and the manufacturer offers numerous style and color options.
Crystal Exteriors replaced our siding and installed gutters and gutter guards. I had a great experience with them! The workmanship was high quality, I have no complaints at all. The cost was reasonable and they came in exactly on-budget. Communication was sometimes a bit delayed but the project itself was done in less than two full days. The workers were professional and kept the work area clean.
We had 4 estimates. Crystal roof Exteriors was very competitive. Along with that, Jason explained without pressure the options. The estimate was the most detailed and easy to read. They arrived early on the appointed day and got right to work. The team worked well and are polite and hard working. The roof was finished on time. The cleanup is meticulous. I really feel as if I made the right choice. There is a level of trust hopefully I won't but, even if needed it, I feel they will stand by the work. The quality of work and roofing product is top notch. By the time the project was finished, I was satisfied with all aspects of my dealings with Crystal Exteriors. I highly recommend.
Crystal Exteriors replaced our siding on our 50+ year home 2 years ago. When we discovered a hole in our windowsill last week, other companies said they wouldn’t come out for this small of a job but Crystal Exteriors fit us in before heavy rains. I’ve been so impressed with their customer service, their quality is great and they’re so easy to work with.
Siding and windows replaced. Quality work by both teams of installers. Would happily recommend Crystal Exteriors to friends and neighbors. Went with them because of the other high reviews and they didn’t disappoint. Even suggested black windows and gutters to go with the white siding. Went with their recommendations and couldn’t be happier with the look of our house now.
Outstanding quality and the lowest price for the same roofing system materials.
I got quotes from multiple roofers recommended by Washington Checkbook reviewers. I liked Edgar and Jason as soon as I met them. We had a problem area that existed from the time the house was built - we had areas where the gutters ALWAYS overflowed - whether they were clean or not, we had a waterfall off the roof in front and in back. We also had a previous leak from the cheap lowest-grade boots around our plumbing vents.
Crystal Exteriors was the first AND lowest price quote that we got! And the 4 roofers that quoted were all using the same materials. Same brand, same product - Crystal Exteriors was the lowest total price.
I wrote Jason and Edgar multiple questions and they responded right away, explaining everything that I needed to know. And their quote had easy to use links that went right to the manufacturers web site to show the purpose of each part of the roofing system.
By the way, modern roofs, with multi-decade warranties include special underlayment for the main part of the roof, for the ridges and for the edges. The roof ridge caps are specially built to withstand high winds and the plumbing vent booths are made of silicone - not cheap black rubber.
We're really happy with our roof, there were *no* cost surprises (they did replace a few sheets of plywood - but they had explained that possibility beforehand) and our gutters DO NOT overflow. Not one bit, not in the hardest rains.
One last thing. I saw a problem in the gutter installation. The right and left were reversed. I called Edgar. He returned the call immediately. I told him about the problem. He didn't "explain" that there's no choice or that I have to accept the change or that I didn't understand something or even that I failed to communicate my needs - which could have been true, I don't know?????
He listened to me, he apologized, he accepted the responsibility as his, contacted the installer and BOOM it was fixed. Done! I wasn't expecting that kind of customer-focused response from anyone.
Crystal Exteriors performance and price are outstanding.
Our new roof, in the photos, is Certainteed Landmark Pro Max Def Weathered Wood. The gutters were upgraded from standard 5 inch to 6 inches and have perforated metal covers.
We replaced our front door. We were very pleased with the entire experience. Mr. Li came to the house and met with us not long after I contacted the company. After the measurement were taken, we did not have to wait very long for the installation. Jamie and the crew did an excellent job of removing the old door and putting up the new door. The sidelites are beautiful and we love the way the sun reflects off the sidelites.
We had a great experience with Edgar Li of Crystal Exteriors. He is responsive, patient and informative. Mr. Li and his crew performed quality work installing a storm door for our front porch. We have been very happy with it. We highly recommend Crystal Exteriors! Valerie G. - Silver Spring, MD
Came out quickly to give estimate for roof replacement. Had the best price to replace a slate roof with architectural shingles. Responded within a day to my questions for clarification of estimate and expansion of the project to include some gutter replacement and leaf-guards. Came within days of receiving deposit to do the work--roof took 1 day, gutters the next day. Very good job cleaning up. Gave pictures of roof when finished. Supervisors swung by several times to review on-going work. Verified with us some solutions to gutter replacement problems. Was very pleased with the quality of the work and the process--most communication was done via email which I liked.
Our experience with Crystal Exteriors was outstanding from staart to finished . Both the product and service were great. Also , the workmanship and attention to details were exceptional.
We needed to replace our aging front door and sidelights. Called several vendors and decided to go with Crystal Exteriors. Was impressed with Edgar's professionalism and more than pleasantly surprised by a very competitive quote. Edgar and his team were fantastic from start to finish and we were kept in the loop during the entire process. Couldn't be more pleased with the final product! Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the outstanding job on our beautiful new doors. You got 2 storm and 2 entry doors done perfectly in a single day.
Mr. Li was very professional and immediately sized up what we needed. He sent a proposal, we accepted, and his crew arrived on time and did the work very quickly and professionally, without leaving a mess or damaging anything. We replaced some undersized gutters, and installed a gutter shield product. Mr. Li was careful not to overpromise on the shields, given our tree-infested lot, and told us what maintenance they would need. Excellent experience with the firm!
Professional, neat, competetive price. Finished job in 2 days on our home's large roof with complete gutter replacement. Couldn't have gone better.
They did excellent work on our roof. They completed the entire job before noon and had good communication throughout the process.
Had them replace my roof and gutters last December and they did an professional job, on time and on budget. I had them come back this June and they removed 2 layers of siding and replaced it with quality insulated siding on my house. The house looks fantastic and I'm already saving on utilities. The crew worked hard, left a clean worksite daily, were very considerate. They were again on time and on budget and did a high quality job. Highly recommend Crystal Exteriors
Installation of a ProVia entry door and storm door went smoothly. The crew was very efficient and professional. Communication between the time the contract was signed and installation was excellent as we received several email updates. Mr. Li was a pleasure to work with. Would definitely use Crystal Exteriors for future jobs.
We had a great experience with Crystal Exteriors. We used them to replace a set of exterior French doors with side lights. We worked with Edgar through the proposal and quote process and he was always responsive and professional, but not at all pushy. We had met with another company that uses ProVia and the quotes were similar in price. However, we went with Crystal Exteriors because I appreciated Edgar's straight-forward, helpful approach through the bid process. We also had a great experience with the installation. The crew onsite was efficient and professional and they left the space cleaner than they found it. Edgar followed up to make sure we were satisfied and came out to the house a few days later to match our locks free of charge. We will definitely call Crystal Exteriors again if we have additional exterior projects.
I can't say enough good things about this experience. Mr. Li and his team were professional, courteous, and delivered incredible value for a lower estimate than comparable providers. I love my new door!
I had an excellent experience from start to finish. I’d intended to get at least 3 bids for the work, but after reading lots of reviews, and one meeting with Jason, I was ready to go with Crystal. I have no regrets. They were very responsive and patient with my questions, sent me a great detailed contract with a lower price than I was bracing for, came out very quickly for the installation with a super hard-working and skilled team, and had finished within 4 or 5 hours. The result is beautiful and I expect it to last a long time. They made the whole process as easy and stress-free as possible.
Very satisfied with the siding job. Glad i chose them. Jason is very professional . Siding crew itself lino and tulio were amazing. They did a tremendous job and were courteous enough to answer my questions and made sure to do the clean up after completion. Kudos to them! Started and finished the job as stated. Will definitely recommend them to anyone.
Crystal Exteriors just replaced our gable end siding, replaced our gutters and wrapped our fascia. It was a positive experience from beginning to end. Jason was a wonderful resource for us, outlining our options and giving us good advice. He gave us his opinions but he never pushed the most expensive options, and didn't question when we chose the less expensive. There was a significant delay before materials and a crew were available but his estimate of the wait time was dead on. The crews performing the work were efficient and professional. The work is well-done, everything was cleaned up at the end of each of the three work days. They took great care of the foundation plantings. At the end of the job our property was well cleaned. Communication was great. When, during construction, they found an issue that might increase the price of the work we were informed immediately, although in the end there was no additional charge. And they fixed a mistake made by a roofing contractor a couple of years ago.
I highly recommend Crystal Exteriors for siding and gutters
Crystal exteriors recently installed our ProVia door and sidelights. We are very pleased with their work. Five stars is a rarity for me as a company really needs to do a stellar job to earn this rating. Edgar and his team did just that. The workmanship was outstanding and the team was professional at all times. The caulking was done meticulously and the crew cleaned up beautifully after the job which a lot of companies don’t realize how important that is. I had no dust or mess to clean up. The team also did the job in a day and that was the best part. The quote was also reasonable. Edgar and Jessica were also very patient and responsive to the many questions I had about door installation. If I have another outdoor project I will certainly consider using this company again. Thank you Edgar and Jessica for also getting this done before the Christmas holiday so we can really enjoy our new door during this blessed holiday season.
Crystal Exteriors did a great job replacing my roof and gutters. What sold me on Crystal Exteriors was the personal service I received from their rep Jason. I made an appointment, he showed up on time, discussed what I wanted, and he responded whenever I called him. Great job and service.
After consulting several contractors for replacing our roof and siding, we decided on Crystal Exteriors based their professionalism, promptness and specialized expertise in SmartSide installation. We worked with Jason, who was great, to our get the exact look we wanted, which was no small feat during the COVID era. He helped us the entire way and performed the work promptly and efficiently once the materials finally came in. Our job was probably more complicated than most , as our house is ~100 years old and entailed removal of two layers of siding before the new siding could be installed. The final result was even better than we expected. Highly recommend Jason and Crystal Exteriors!
We were 100% pleased with our roof replacement by Crystal Exteriors. From the estimate, to planning the job, to execution and clean-up, to final billing -- all staff were warm and courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient. Communication was excellent. We especially appreciated the helpful advice on selection of shingle materials and colors. Pricing was fair and well-detailed. Our new roof looks fantastic, and we are confident we will receive prompt service from Crystal if we have any questions or needs in the future. We highly recommend this company.
I chose Crystal Exteriors to install a new custom ProVia exterior door. I received estimates from three different companies. Crystal Exteriors was not the lowest cost proposal but Mr Li’s professionalism, superior understanding of my needs and trustworthiness stood out over the other companies. I think the difference is that Mr Li is an owner with a detailed understanding of the business end to end while the other larger companies sent out salesmen. The entire process was efficient from the first onsite visit when Mr Li took detailed measurements and answered all my questions to the installation day when Ivan and two other installers arrived at my home. The installation process took four hours. Ivan’s team was professional, friendly, efficient and extremely respectful of my home. After the installation, the team cleaned the area inside and outside perfectly. It’s been one week since installation and I am 100% pleased with the look and operation of my new custom ProVia door.
We used Crystal Exteriors to order and install a custom storm door. I had a great experience working with Edgar and his team, including a last minute request on my part to change my selection. Edgar also made a great suggestion regarding the direction of the door - which other vendors did not mention. Their prices were also the most competitive. I would use Crystal Exteriors again and recommend them for your needs.
We decided to replace our home's 25 year old roof before we actually had any substantial issues with it. We set out to get 4 quotes and I'm glad we did. Although Crystal Exteriors wasn't the very lowest of them(very close!), they used a step higher grade of shingle than the others quoted. Between that and hearing from some neighbors on our street how good their experience with Crystal Exteriors was, it made it an easy decision. All the employees I dealt with were super professional, knowledgeable and very nice. The experience was a very positive one and I would highly recommend Crystal Exteriors for your roofing needs(or probably any other service they provide). It's nice to have peace of mind with our roof now.
Crystal Exteriors replaced half our windows in 2006, and when we finally got around to doing the other half in 2020 we went right back to them! The pre-sale process is clear and straightforward, with no upselling or BS. The work they did in 2006 still looks great, and has remained entirely weatherproof. The recent work they did looks just as great, and the project manager was very attentive and professional in making sure we were satisfied. If we had any windows left to replace, we'd definitely use them again! And we recommend them strongly to others.
Jason's crew was very experienced, and handled the unforeseen issues without a problem when replacing our siding and gutters. Specifically, we had recently demolished an old deck that was improperly attached to the house siding. Jason's crew discovered, after removing the ledger board from the deck, that this poor initial deck construction had caused a lot of rot on the band board of our house. The crew was able to replace the band board without an issue and get everything straightened out nicely. The crew also found that the house had the wrong sized facia boards around the perimeter of the roof. All the wood was replaced. It was clear these guys weren't cutting corners and wanted to get the job done right. They were great about getting the details around the doors and windows as well. We loved the final product. Our house looks much better, and is much safer and water tight. Very satisfied with the work. This was a great first step in our exterior remodel and we will be calling Jason back soon when it comes time to replace our front door.
We enthusiastically recommend this hardworking team. To start, Edgar Li's and Jason Lim's attention to detail, clear and patient explanations and fair pricing impressed us. We live in VA and were at first inclined to go with a VA contractor more out of habit than anything. We saw a very positive review for Crystal on Nextdoor and contacted them as well as two others. Crystal Exteriors stood out for their knowledge (well-explained opinions and observations based on facts and experience) and timely and clear communication and pricing breakdown via email, phone calls and safe-outdoor visits as we navigated the proposal details. They replaced the roof (flat roof (50 years old) and slanting roof (25 yrs old)), siding (original), and windows (single pane original) and gutters on our 1950 brick rambler. The workers kept the area clean and answered all questions and concerns, particularly Jamie who oversaw the siding and windows installation. A remarkable transformation not only on the look but on the very real energy savings.
Crystal Exteriors replaced two windows and two exterior doors for us. The crew was very professional. They wore masks and they left my house as clean as when they arrived. Our new front door looks amazing. Everything was installed professionally and looks great. I would 100% use them again if the need arises.
Crystal Exteriors team was fabulous from quote to delivery of gutter replacement for our whole house.
We got a quick response to our online request for a quote and Edgar was at the house within a week and at a time that was mutually convenient to give us a quote. He was thorough in explaining the quote, including the "forks in the road" that might lead to a more expensive total cost. The pricing (including the possible expansion in scope & cost) was completely transparent.
When it turned out that we had some rotten fascia and a flat roof that would need replacement, the team was diligent in sharing very clear photographs of the damage, as well as transparent that the flat roof repair we needed was not in their wheelhouse. They paused the work so that we could get the flat roof repaired and then resumed installation as soon as the other contractor had finished the work.
I can't imagine a better experience.
Working with Mr. Li and his installation crew was a 5+ experience. They replaced our entry door and our experience with Crystal Exteriors was truly extraordinary. Good customer service is hard to find these days. Excellent customer service is rare. From the start Mr. Li was patient and listened intently to what we were looking for. We selected the Provia entry door and it was the best decision to go with both Provia and Crystal Exteriors. It did take awhile for the door to arrive which was totally expected due to COVID-19. Installation day was terrific! The crew was respectful, knowledgable and left the work site impeccably clean once they finished the job. I highly highly recommend Crystal Exteriors!
Crystal Exteriors Recommendation
Mr. Edgar Li of Crystal Exteriors is an exceptionally competent, organized and decent business manager who will provide excellent service and communications. My wife and I have used his company on two recent occasions, with complete satisfaction: installation of roof gutters, and windows and PVC siding for the entire bay window stack of our town home end unit. I wholeheartedly recommend Crystal Exteriors and will be back for other home improvements, as needed.
We contacted four exterior contractors earlier this year (June) and requested estimates for replacing our gutters, installing gutter guards, and replacing our siding. The job also included replacing soffits, vents, capping house trim as well as capping all windows and french doors. Of the four companies, we selected Crystal Exteriors for our project, and worked with Jason Lim, who along with Edgar Li are the owners at Crystal Exteriors. While their price wasn’t the lowest, we found it to be very reasonable. Perhaps what impressed us the most is their attention to detail to all our requirements and the very detailed proposal they put together for our projects. But that’s only the beginning.
As we came to learn, because of the current pandemic crisis, production lines are disrupted and materials are scarce. Jason gave us an estimate of six weeks on when they expected to get the materials.
One of the reasons why we needed gutters (other than being very old and dented from a number of tree limbs falling on them through the years), one of them had come off the roof board and was hanging down. An accident waiting to happen. Without charging additionally, Crystal Exteriors went above and beyond by coming by while we waited for materials and reattached and secured the hanging gutter back to the house until they could replace with new product.
In about five weeks, Jason called to let us know that they had secured the materials and were ready to start our job. This was an unexpected and welcome surprise.
The materials arrived on time a couple of days prior to start of the project. The workers and foreman arrived at the agreed date and time and were quick to get to work removing the old gutters and siding. Without missing a beat, they moved on to installation, and in a matter of a few days had completed our project. They crew were all very professional, cordial, and worked diligently. They cleaned up throughout the day and also at the end of each day. Their craftmanship was exemplary and Jason visited every day, provided oversight, and stopped by to chat with me on the progress and our satisfaction and to solicit our feedback. We also had shutters that were part of the project. Our shutters were an odd size and difficult to source. Jason drove a considerable distance to procure them and get them to our project in time for installation prior to wrapping up the project.
We are very satisfied with our experience with Jason, Edgar, and Jessica, and extremely happy to have had the crew of very skilled workers led by their foreman, Mr. Hong. We will not hesitate to contract with them again and will be the first call we make for any future needs.
We have used Crystal Exteriors multiple times. Their extreme attention to detail is unlike other contractors. They are exceedingly honest, as well.
The door quality is superior. We had rotten wood and a poor installation due to the builder. Crystal Exteriors was able to correct the problems and install beautiful doors. They did a splendid job. They were Covid 19 responsible.
I love my new windows and door! Edgar and the crew were very responsive and professional. The windows and door are high-quality and look great.
We used Crystal Exteriors to replace an older wooden entry door in our home with a more up to date and higher quality fiberglass door as well as to replace locks on other existing doors in our home. We received a total of four quotes for this work, and Crystal Exteriors was very reasonably priced and we had a great comfort level with Edgar Li, who came to measure and discuss the project.
I must say, having done a ton of work on our home and having used no less than 10 contractors in the last five years with some good and some bad, we were blown away by the professionalism, efficiency and quality of work by this company. If I need any of the other services they offer going forward I won't be wasting time getting quotes, Edgar will be my first and only call! I was truly incredibly impressed and very happy with our choice to use Edgar and Crystal Exteriors.
We needed 15 windows on our house replaced that were either original to the house (50+ yrs old) or had a busted seals (15+ years). We had interviewed a half dozen window installation companies, all with good to excellent reviews, and what made Crystal Exteriors stand out by far is the owner, Edgar Li. He provided an honest, expert opinion; answered all of our questions - often answering them even in the middle of the night. At no point did he try upselling the windows and genuinely listened to our needs. I had iterated the window styles/options several times with him and he patiently provided updated quotes at every turn, even before we ever signed-up to working with Crystal Exteriors. The proposal was extremely competitively priced and what made the decision even easier, was that Edgar and his small, family-owned business appreciate the need to leave every single customer satisfied – something that is particularly important to a new customer such as ourselves. We are not disappointed with our decision – In fact, we LOVE our new windows and how they look both from inside and outside!
And that’s only half the story; Edgar’s worksite crew led by Jaime was efficient and finished the 15-windows replacement in under 2 days! They are unstoppable; they arrived around 8am and did not leave until 6pm and that’s in the middle of winter when the days are particularly short. They had all the windows installed in 1 day and needed only half a second to finish the outside. After the first day I was disappointed that several of the window frames had been damaged due to removal of the old frames. I also noted several windows were not plumb. I mentioned it to Jaime and he readily puttied the excessive wood damage and took the time to inspect the window/frame alignment with me. I worried he’d simply dismiss it as the walls/framing issue, but instead he took the time and walked around the house with me inspecting all the windows and explained that he aligns the windows with the exterior wall structure, as that’s where any misalignment shows most prominently due to contrasting colors. Indeed the exterior alignment and installation workmanship looked impeccable.
The following are a few items that did not matter to me a lot, because I often work on the house, but it might to you, so make sure to bring it up with Edgar/Jaime as I’ve learnt that they are very easy to work with and will work hard to accommodate your needs. The crew did try to keep the inside of the home clean and vacuumed at the end of the day, but I still needed to go behind them and clean the work areas; this included smudges on the walls near the windows, presumably from incidental contact with dirty pants/boots/hands - Nothing that the rough side of a wet sponge would not remove. As far as I could tell they did not use booties, but when you have to continually go in and out of the house constantly putting them on/off just makes it cumbersome and risks more damage to the house. There are a few items that window installers will typically ask the owners to do, so bring it up if you don’t feel comfortable doing any of these yourself:
- remove window treatments (Jaime and his team offered to do this free of charge),
- remove the furniture around the work area (Crystal Exteriors asks that you do this, but will do this for you in case of heavy items; I suspect they would help even with lighter items if you were to ask them, though it obviously distracts from their primary work, which is installing your windows!)
- paint interior frame after installation (In our case some of the new frames were not installed as deep as previous windows, so fresh areas of the wooden frame were left exposed; A trip to Sherwin-Williams and 2 coats of trim/door paint and all was good)
All in all – we had an excellent experience with Crystal Exteriors and look forward to our next project with them!
They did a very nice and neat job, and in a timely manner. My wife and I were very pleased!
I love my new Provia door professionally installed by the experienced people with Crystal Exteriors. The quality of their work could not be better and I look forward to working with them on more projects.
Update: I’ve since had a new roof, siding with insulation, second door, and windows installed. I still highly recommend this company who has done it all to perfection.
Crystal Exteriors did an amazing job on my front and side door install. Not only is the door amazing but the installation was extremely well done. The crew arrived on time, were courteous, and tidy. The doors are beautiful and I would hands down recommend Edgar and his team to friends, colleagues, clients and family.
Edgar Li and his team at Crystal Exteriors did an outstanding job installing several new doors on our house. I found him meticulous, easy to work with, and very responsive to questions or concerns. He has returned to our home in the past year a couple of times to help address minor issues that arose. Two thumbs up!
Edgar was great to deal with and his crew did a tremendous job. Very efficient and pleasant to work with. Thanks so much!
Crystal Exteriors was a pleasant surprise. From the estimate to the final product, Mr. Li was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. He walked us through the process, provided excellent service, and delivered a beautiful siding product which took the appearance of our building to another level! His price was reasonable, the work was completed on time, and he delivered all that he promised. We are more than pleased.
Crystal Exteriors had just replaced windows for my house. They are highly recommended. The entire process was great from beginning to completion.
The appointment was made quickly and my sales rep, Mr. Li, showed up in a very timely fashion. He was professional, knowledgeable and informative. He was very considerate for my needs before giving me his recommendations. He thoroughly examined all windows to be replaced and took the measurements on the spot for his estimate. I received a very professional quotation on that same day with itemized details for all the windows. The proposal was easy to understand and the price was much more reasonable compared to others that I have received. I e-signed the quotation online with an agreed timeframe to start the job.
In a couple of weeks, the crew showed up on time on a weekend morning. They remeasured the windows to make sure that they have all the right new windows before they carefully removed the old windows. They work very diligently in a seemingly organized fashion so no time was wasted. They finished the job in the afternoon and showed me the results. The workmanship on the installation was wonderful. They also did a great job on the cleanup for both inside and outside of the house and hauling away the debris. We really appreciate their good work.
The sales rep came after a couple of days for a final walk-through before I made the payment. He offered some tips on cares of the new windows and made sure we had all our questions answered. We are pleased with our new windows very much.
Edgar, Jason and even Jamie are awesome. I had Crystal Exteriors replace my siding, front door, sliding glass doors and some windows. It’s like a new house. They were professional and very thorough. Seriously if your house is starting to suck call these guys.
Delivered the materials the day before and completed the job the next. Very satisfied with the work. Good communications, great work, and my roof has new life. Thanks!
Edgar and his team took great care to install a new storm door in our somewhat whopperjawed 80-year old door frame. The fit is perfect and for the first time ever, we have no draft under our front door. I heartily recommend them for their responsiveness, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Edgar and his team did a great job on our window and door replacement. Windows and doors are expensive, so be sure to get multiple quotes. However, also be sure to compare apples to apples; not all hardware is equal, nor are installers. Fast, conscientious and highly rated materials. If I ever need more windows or doors, I'll just go straight to Mr. Li.
Mr. Li was extremely helpful and accommodating in all of the prep leading up to the work. His team came out and did an outstanding install. It looks beautiful and operates smoothly. Jaime was very nice and the whole crew was very professional and took great lengths ensuring it was right and every detail was perfect. Have every intention of using again and highly recommend. Price was comparable with the bigger window and door companies so I preferred going small business and it was worth it. Thanks again to Mr. Li and his team
Every step of our experience was top-notch. The estimate was fast and accurate, the scheduling was smooth, and the work was done on time and meticulously. Our new basement exterior door looks and performs great. I will not hesitate to use Crystal Exteriors for any future projects.
Crystal Exteriors installed an all new gutter system for us, just before the heavy rains of the last two months. Mr. Li provided a detailed written scope of work at a competitive price, explained it all very clearly and his workers did exactly what he said they would. Mr. Li responds promptly to any communications. His team does excellent work and their work was fast and efficient. When I called to request a slight adjustment in a gutter joint, Mr. Li responded promptly and the adjustment was made perfectly. He even called back twice to check that all was well. We are very satisfied customers.
A roof is a major investment in a home. It is the largest structure covering one's home. And it generally lasts between 15-20 years.
If one does not choose the right company to do the roof, one will repent for years to come.
After weeks of research I chose Crystal Exteriors. I am glad I did.
The crew came yesterday and started the work of removing the shingles and putting on the new ones. They completed the job today.
I watched them work and can tell you first hand that no other roofing company can do the kind of work they did. They removed the shingles and the black sheet under it and some places where the wood was bad they took that out and put new plywood. They replaced the skylight, too. Everything is BRAND NEW!!
I could tell they were meticulous about doing the work. Even one of the owners, David, came 4 to 5 times to inspect the work. This company does not believe in doing mass production. They are a quality company with a very high quality crew that does high quality work.
That is the bottom line.
Everything is new on the roof. Even the flashing. Another roofing company that gave me an estimate said, they will change the flashing only if it needs to be changed! And I said, What? Can you repeat that? I did not give that other company a call. I chose Crystal Exteriors.
So, anyone reading this review should not waste their time looking anywhere.
I have the highest praise for this company and its qualified team. And if you want to know another thing, they are booked till December! That is how popular they are.
They don't cut corners. They do not believe in second best. They do not say one thing and do another. They can be trusted to do a great great job. KUDOS to Edgar, David and their entire team of dedicated, caring professionals!
We couldn't be more pleased with what Edgar and his crew did for us. Gone is our hideous original door and in it's place, a very good looking brand new door. We'd previously had a different door installed by Home Depot and I can't tell you how much better an installation job we got from Edgar. We'd use him again any time; prompt, fair priced, and locally owned.
Mr. Li was recommended to us by friends. We hired him to install a new Provia front door and side panels. Upon first meeting Mr. Li we knew that we were in good hands. We could not have been more impressed with his knowledge and level of expertise. He was very prompt in response to our many inquiries. He even pushed forward our door installation date because he knew that we were hosting a big event. His installers were professional and tidy and his prices were more reasonable than the other companies we consulted. We highly recommend Mr. Li and Crystal Exteriors and would not hesitate to use him again for future projects. All his excellent reviews are well earned.
This has been a disappointing experience. Despite corresponding with the owner, Edgar, for two weeks, the project was canceled on the day of measurements. Edgar claimed the location was too far for service. He was enroute and turned back once discovering the distance wasn’t worth him and his men coming out. What a waste of time.
Crystal Exteriors is a company with the perfect balance of being cost effective while using top quality materials and having the skills for great installation. They are also professional, easy to work with, and honest. They did our roof, gutters, windows and door.
Working with Crystal Exteriors has helped take some of the stress out of being a first time homeowner. We bought our first home this summer and ended up discovering that the previous homeowner took shortcuts wherever they possibly could, and they hired a terrible roofing contractor leaving us with a brand new roof full of leaks. We weren’t going to make the same mistakes he did, we were going to do this right- so we did our research and met with several different roofing companies, local and big-name, before meeting Edgar and deciding to go with Crystal Exteriors. We chose them based on their reputation, knowledge, and professionalism as well as the extremely reasonable estimate provided and warranty on the work and materials.
They did a total roof replacement, from the plywood on up. The job they did was meticulous, from the details like the flashing around the chimneys, to the cleanup of nails and debris at the end of the job. They completed the job in one day as promised, and David, the roofing supervisor with decades of experience, oversaw the job and met with me at the end of the day to make sure we were 100% happy.
We were so impressed with them that we hired them to redo our gutters/downspouts, and again, the estimate was the most reasonable and the materials used and workmanship was top notch. We also hired them to replace our old basement door with a steel security door, and replace our old basement windows as well. Their prices were much lower than other companies that provide the same exact brand and items (ProVia Legacy door and ProVia Endure windows). The installers were professional and did an excellent job.
I ended up recommending Crystal Exteriors to my mother and she got her gutters replaced by them. I found out later on that our realtor’s other clients in the same neighborhood had their roof done by them as well and were recommending them. Edgar and David are honest, reliable, and take pride in their work.
All of the exceedingly positive comments are true. Mr. Li squeezed us into his busy calendar and got working on: clean demolition and removal, then board and insulation, then Hardie siding with shingled gables that he recommended, plus new trim, then 6 great windows, then new gutters just in time for the summer downpour. We obtained a number of good bids but we concluded that Crystal was the best overall value in terms of size, attentive service, communication and advice, and price. Also, they do not up-sell, over-sell, and are very honest in warning us about potential problems. Amazingly, without asking, they were also the only ones who sent us to several nearby homes to inspect actual work. Mr. Li keeps a small, highly skilled, and long-serving team. I appreciate that, myself working in a small specialty business. We are already planning the next project with this excellent firm.
We had an excellent experience with Crystal Exteriors. Edgar Li, the president, was always available and checked on the work every day. His advice and suggestions were excellent. We were notified when each section of the job (siding, roofing, gutters, doors) would be started and completed. All the crews were very experienced, worked hard and tidied up when finished. There was not a moment's worry on our part. Edgar also did extras that were much appreciated (relocated backdoor light, added a porch outlet, changed the garage frame). He recommended and used the highest quality materials. The price was very reasonable, but the value was superior. Highly recommended.
First, the best professional advice (from Edgar Li) that we have encountered. He is a graduate engineer, very smart, very experienced, very dependable, always reachable, very quality conscious, very responsible for the quality of the work performed. Could not ask for more. The workers have been with him for years and we watched them in admiration. The work was performed sooner than anticipated. The quality of materials chosen was tops.
We were very glad to have "discovered" Crystal Exteriors. We were frustrated in finding an excellent contractor. We had had offers that ranged from one-half to twice as much as what we paid. Most importantly, we had zero confidence in the people that were making those offers. Edgar Li is top notch. We had not met anyone like him.