Vermont Renovation and Remodeling

Vermont Renovation & Remodeling took on a shower remodel project that several other contractors were reluctant to even provide an estimate for because of some floor rotting. Bill not only identified and corrected the source of the issue and replaced the affected area, but came in on budget with no surprises. The project involved carpentry, plumbing, and tilework, and all three were done exceptionally. The tilework and new custom-cut and fitted glass shower door look better than anything we could have imagined. Professional and courteous, they explained clearly what they were doing at all times, and kept us appraised of timelines throughout the life of the project. We will definitely hire them again for any remodel/updating work we have done to our home in the future.

We used Vermont Renovation and Remodeling for a three season porch conversion and their work was fantastic! They were knowledgeable, communicative, and their work was absolutely top notch. We went from a barely usable, almost non-functioning porch to an incredible new room in our house! I would highly recommend Bill and his team.

Bill and his team were reliable, honest and performed great work. We had a complicated project completely renovating a nearly 50 year old log cabin that had been neglected for over a decade before we purchased it. We couldn't be happier with the results and the quality of work that was performed.

During this whole house renovation, Vermont Renovation and Remodeling was responsive, honest, and hardworking, with a lot of excellent, creative ideas that made this project much more beautiful than anticipated! I would hire them again!

Bill got back to me right away, was super helpful and did a great job. He was very thorough and took the time to explain the process of the remodel. Would definitely come back for future projects.

Replaced the windows and front door in my home and they did a great job! They went through the trouble of sourcing and color matching new window trim when the stuff pulled off the old windows was the wrong size, and also replaced some siding that they damaged, so points for taking responsibility! It took almost a whole working day per window to replace each one, and while I saw opportunities where the job MAY have been able to be done faster, I much prefer a job is done right, not done fast.

Bill and his team did a great job on our project. Bill was thorough, willing to educate us along the way and communication was great through the process. Would absolutely work with Bill for future home needs!

100% would recommend Bill and his team. They were super professional and responsive and were able to squeeze in our small home project right away — it was done within 6 days of our first phone call! Bill was super knowledgeable; the quality of the work was great; the communication was top-notch. Definitely going to hire Vermont Renovation and Remodeling again for future projects!

Bill helped me with many different projects through out my home. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to do the work correctly the fist time and will not guess. He is honest and will tell you if he does not know something but will search and get the answers. Some of the repairs were big but at the end, they were like brand new. Very pleased and will use Bill again for repairs or builds.
Carolyn Bosley

Bill answered our questions promptly. He is very professional and knowledgeable and very friendly. We certainly would hire him again.

Vermont Renovations & Remodeling is fantastic! Bill is extremely friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and the work he does is excellent! I would highly recommend him to do any project in your home large or small!

Bill is fantastic! Smart, resourceful, punctual, competent as heck, and so easy to be around. He gets to the job on time, no delays, and gets it done -- and if per chance it's something he feels is beyond his expertise, he isn't afraid to say so and helps you figure out what's next. I highly recommend him and am very, very glad a friend introduced us! He's a relief and a delight!

I just moved to an older house that needed renovation and maintenance. Being that I was new to the area, I had to rely on user reviews to find a company for the projects. Based on the high-ranking reviews, I decided to go with Vermont Renovation and Remodeling. The other reviews proved accurate! Bill couldn't have been more efficient, friendly and professional. His rates were reasonable and I really appreciated his timely communication regarding project updates and when he'd be at the house. I find it amazing he knows how to do everything including replacing an old AC unit built into the all-wood wall with a new window (and it's so helpful he's got the business contacts such as a window supplier.) He's even going to cut out a matching window on the other side of the big picture window so I have even more views of the osprey nest nearby. I can't wait! I wouldn't go with anyone else in the future. Pics from inside and outside the location of new windows. Will update when new windows are in. **Update 8/23/22** New windows are in and look fantastic! I was worried about putting more holes in my house but I couldn't be happier with how they look and work. We had to wait for the window supplier to provide the windows but...then Bill was able to install them in one day! I will always go to Bill first for any remodeling and renovation projects.

We needed our screen porch doors repaired and some banisters installed and caulking of crown moulding. Bill is prompt, polite, and a good sense of humor. He is very conscientious and always asks if he did what we asked for. He is first handyman who worked with us and for us that did great work. Everything was done very well. He will be asked again becuase of his personality and ability to get the job done. thank you for your precise wrok and work ethic. I recommend him!

Colchester Handyman is the kind of handyman service you want to keep to yourself. However, it'd hardly be fair not to share and promote such a good guy and his good work. Bill is timely and conscientiousness which seems to be hard to find these days. He also pays great attention to detail with every task that he does and he communicates the process along the way. He did a few scheduled tasks for us and even one very unschedule task for us while here for another repair. We had him out to install a couple bathroom exhaust fans as well as several drywall repairs. While he was here we explained how much of a draft that was coming from our sliding door. He examined it and repaired it on the spot. He pulled the trimwork to apply better insulation and a better ceil around the door. It made world of difference for us this winter. He was very meticulous with every task and he took the time to make sure the job was done right even if it meant that he had to fix something else that was in the way to make it right. We are very satisfied with everything he's done for us. We have already scheduled more jobs with Bill this summer because of this. We highly recommend and will continued to use him in the future.

Bill was extremely responsive and a great communicator. We had several odd jobs that Bill completed for us. He hung a kayak rack in our garage, cleaned the drier vent, and installed a light fixture. Bill was very professional and helpful! Highly recommend!

Bill was kind enough to fit my repair in at the end of his scheduled work day. I needed a new halogen bulb installed in a fixture that was about 15-18’ off the ground. I only have a 10’ ladder, so I left a message. Bill was timely, and did a great job. He is very professional, and I will definitely call for anything I can’t do myself. Great job!

Bill is a great guy and a consummate professional who can seemingly do just about anything. He expertly performed a ton of small projects in my new apartment, including: beautifully concealing the endless wires and chords that come with modern-day electronics; connecting a sound bar to my tv; repairing and painting damaged walls; assembling furniture; installing curtain rods and hanging curtains; hanging mirrors; and fixing my desk chair so that the arms are level and the chair slides seamlessly beneath the desk (which also required him to raise the height of the desk legs). He is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly, and his rate is more than reasonable. Should I need his services again, I will definitely be calling him.

Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He diagnosed and fixed my leaking toilet in one afternoon. I am very happy with his work and plan on using Bill's services again in the future. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a handyman. My mother has already started a Handyman to-do list for him :)

Bill replaced a rotting sill plate and helped us level out some concrete steps. He is knowledgable, professional, and helpful. His estimate and the final invoice were very close. He was communicative throughout the job. Would definitely use him again.

Bill Is a professional handyman. His in-depth knowledge of home construction and systems is strong and the quality of his work is excellent. He is responsive, focused and reliable. I am recommendIng his handyman services to all my local family and friends!

Bill was very professional, knowledgeable, on time and friendly when he helped me with a small job recently. He did an outstanding job, 10/10 would recommend to anyone I know. I will be calling him in the future if I ever need a handyman. Thanks for the excellent work!

Bill helped us with a lot of projects we couldn't do ourselves such as installing bathroom hardware, tool racks in the garage, a TV bracket for a large TV and shelves . He is friendly & professional and we are very happy with the work he did for us. The work looks great and functions really well. Also, everything is level. It was a breeze to work with Bill to get these things done. We highly recommend Bill (Colchester Handyman). Thank you Bill!

Bill did such a thorough job fixing our leaky roof. I called many roofers in the area and no one gave us the time that Bill did to actually diagnose the problem and find exactly the issue. He was awesome to work with and we will certainly be calling him again for future house issues.

Bill was thorough in his analysis of our roof and chimney leak. He squeezed us into his busy schedule because of the severity of the leak and got the job done in a day. He repointed the chimney, installed water diverters, and replaced flashing. Great work. We will certainly call him again!

We've had Bill help us with several small jobs around the house, and most recently he powerwashed and painted all of the trim on the house, plus the porch. The quality of his workmanship was excellent and he got the job done in a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable cost. Bill was excellent at communicating about when he'd be showing up and leaving. He was neat, professional, and did a fantastic job. He was extra conscientious, even making note of some carpenter bees and other future maintenance recommendations. I'd hire him any day!

Bill installed a bathroom mirror cabinet and the project went very well. There were some complications with a vent pipe in the wall and he had a good solution for it. He cleaned the space when he was finished and everything looked great.

We're new to Vermont -- been here 3 weeks. Bill was so helpful with fixing things the movers broke, putting our electronic need together, and helping get the TV systems going. Then he helped us move boxes down to the storage unit and reorganize it. He did everything with a positive attitude and so we gave him a special project of creating a book case made of all of the books I can’t take to my office this time because it’s too small and I didn’t want to part with them. Can’t wait to upload pictures of his creative work!

Bill is a attentive and resourceful carpenter. His work is top-notch and he’s great at communicating. If you’ve got a project at your house give Bill a ring.

Bill did an exceptional job renovating our master bathroom; from tile work to flooring to putting up new walls and so much more! His attention to detail and thorough craftsmanship created a new bathroom that we are beyond happy with!

Bill is fantastic! I almost hate to write this review because more people will learn about him and it will be tougher to book him, but here’s the truth: He very responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He is creative, and can do virtually anything. He simply does great work, and I would not hesitate to hire him again. I give him the highest possible recommendation!

We had basement wall removed by Bill to complete basement waterproofing. Bill did a great job removing the walls and saved lumber for us to refinish the Basement again.

I hired Bill to replace some rotten siding and trim, as well as to touch up some exterior paint. His quote was reasonable, and his reviews were good so we took a chance. I'm glad we did. Bill showed up every day until the job was done, did good work, and cleaned up after himself.

As he got into the job, he identified additional areas in need of repair and I found a few other things for him to fix while he was at our house. Throughout the whole process he was flexible, professional, and reasonably priced.

There are some shady people offering "handyman" services, thankfully Bill is just a normal guy. I had no problem allowing him access to my house while I was not home and I would have no problem if my wife was home while Bill was there.

We will be hiring Bill again.

I feel so fortunate to have discovered Bill Wolkenfuss as my new and accessible "handy person." Because it is SO hard to find and schedule someone honest, able and young/energetic, I almost hesitate to post this review. Don't steal him, anyone! What has he been doing for me in the last 2 weeks?: removing an old TV and installing/mounting/setting up 2 new systems with necessary accessories. In addition, his youthful knowledge has been so useful in advising me what components to buy, what they should have to be "smart" etc. I also have him lined up to take care of new part installations for other household problems: closet, small plumbing and lighting questions.

Bill is knowledgeable and has great attention to detail. I liked how he walked me through what he was doing and any issues that came up. Highly recommend!

We had siding that needed to be repaired and Bill did a great job. He was courteous and gave us a reasonable quote. Showed up when he said he would (which is rare these days) and did what we discussed. We will use him again.

Bill is very knowledgeable and very reasonably priced. Bill helped hang gutters as well as fixed and repaired issues we were having with some of our doors. Planning on setting up some more projects for Bill to help out with in the near future. Great work!

Had some water damage to a single floor board by my sliding glass door. No one in St. Albans would come look and replace the board. Bill responded quickly, came by and gave us a quote. Little did we know, this floor board turned out to be a much larger problem. The sliding door had been leaking and growing mold since it was installed 3 years ago! Simple board replacement ended up being new french doors and flooring. Bill did a great job and will hiring again for other projects.

We recently had a mold and water issue stemming from a poorly done bathroom job installed by our home's previous owners. Bill did a great job removing the rotten wood, pulling and resetting tiles, and generally waterproofing the area so that we don't end up with a larger mold/rot issue down the road.
As many other reviewers have stated, Bill was very honest and forthright about the work. I am sure I will be calling him again for future projects.

The satisfying whoosh that my new door makes tells me I am no longer throwing away money on a drafty door, all thanks to Bill! I live in a drafty farmhouse as many people in Vermont do, and my old door was little more than a nuisance for cold air as it streamed into my house. Along comes Bill, helpful, knowledgeable, punctual, and reasonably priced to help fix my problem. By the end of the day, I had a fantastic near air tight door complete with a beautiful storm door for added heat savings!

Don't think for one minute it was a straight-forward job. Nothing in my house is square or level, and there were surprises abound when he extricated my old door. But Bill used a combination of know-how, imagination, and ingenuity to make it fit perfectly and look great!

I can't recommend him highly enough, because not only is he extremely capable, he's also an all around great person to work with!

Don't let the (518) area code fool you. Bill lives in Colchester and has local roots. I contacted Bill after finding him listed in a Google search. Like another reviewer said, he's a very honest guy and committed to doing a job right. I'll be in touch with him again to install some floating floors. Thanks Bill!

Our 1890 farmhouse needs a bit of TLC - a lot of random little projects. We have done a lot of DIY, but needed someone to help us finally finish some stuff that we've started! We called Bill, who is super friendly, courteous, trustworthy, and gets the job done! We will definitely have him back. Highly recommend!

Bill is very good at analyzing a project and very attentive to details. He is an honest, trustworthy person and easy to work with!

We LOVE having Bill as a local, trusted, "do-it-all" resource. Have consulted him on numerous and varied jobs and he is always honest, timely, knowledgable and fair. Recommend him highly!!!