APL Services
Braintree, MA 02184
Testimonials
Dream Builderz put a large addition on my home in 2004. I was very pleased that I chose this company. Mr. La Puma, the general contractor was professional, honest, trustworthy and a pleasure to do business with. I could not be happier with the results. I have a beautiful new home and it is all that I expected it to be. I had heard that construction could be a nightmare and that nothing ever goes as planned. I was pleasantly surprised. There were no delays, I was kept informed of each step along the way and communication was excellent. If I needed more work done I would not hesitate to contact Dream Builderz.Dream Builderz put a large addition on my home in 2004. I was very pleased that I chose this company. Mr. La Puma, the general contractor was professional, honest, trustworthy and a pleasure to do business with. I could not be happier with the results. I have a beautiful new home and it is all that I expected it to be. I had heard that construction could be a nightmare and that nothing ever goes as planned. I was pleasantly surprised. There were no delays, I was kept informed of each step along the way and communication was excellent. If I needed more work done I would not hesitate to contact Dream Builderz.
Hi Tony, As you know, we appreciated everything you did to make a beautiful home for us and to help us from time to time. We had an exceptional experience with Dream Builderz. Not only did they build a perfect home on time and with minimal disruptions, they were also very responsive to our requests and provided excellent customer service, even after we had purchased the home. We would highly recommend working with Dream Builderz- you won't be disappointed! All the best,
Anthony, Thank you for everything. We not only have a beautiful result but were able to see you often! You’re the best! He is the best, very meticulous, very clean, just does excellent work. He gives a list for all the work and times. He is a craftsman, so impeccable in his work. He was doing the steps, said that it was not straight, did it again. He is just unbelievable, used high quality paint, just the best job.
My house is a small ranch built in the 1950’s. The tiles in the bathroom were original and falling off the wall. I was sick of patching, so after talking to Tony, I decided to renovate the bathroom. The sub-contractors that Tony suggested were very professional and courteous, from electrician, plumber, painter, plasterer, the person whom laid the tile and the worker who did the demolition: people you were comfortable having in your home. The renovation of the bath room was a small job done about three years ago. Tony always took the time to answer my questions and make sure that I was completely satisfied with all the work. Whether a big job or a small job, he is a man you can count on for dependability and honesty. Tony, thanks again.
Dream Builderz is like a well-oiled machine, everybody knowing what their job was and carrying it out with knowledge and a great attitude; no loud music, no swearing, everybody in synch and they cleaned the grounds around our home perfectly. This all occurred in record time and our neighbors couldn’t believe it was completed within 6 hours. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company, with Mr. La Puma at the helm, to anybody. Thanks for a great job, and we are extremely pleased with our new roof!
In the past twenty years, I have been associated with the finest of all building contractors on the south shore. (Dream Builderz) Anthony LaPuma is friendly, concerned and highly conscientious with a customer and his workers. He listens carefully and his years of experience relay a confidence and understanding to what a customer wants. Tony and his crews did an amazing job at our first home on West St., in Braintree by redesigning and rebuilding the kitchen and dining area, as well as adding on a back patio. Later, he was called upon to redo our roof in our second home and made a fair price match with a local competitor. The reason we selected Dream Builderz was because of Anthony's exceptional business and moral ethics. He is prompt and his workers respect him. Our neighbors commented on how quickly and efficiently the job was done. He has an 'eye' for details and makes sure that every aspect of a job is done RIGHT. If another opportunity arose, I would ask for his advice and consider him before any others.
I was unexpectedly faced with a significant construction project as a result of wear and tear and water damage. The entire front porch way and second floor deck as well as a retaining wall needed immediate work. I contacted Mr. LaPuma who came out and assessed the situation. He gave me a true estimate that was financially competitive and accurate as to time. He was true to his word and started the job, after full permitting, on the day he had proposed and finished the job within one day of his original projection. It is rare to find a true professional in the construction trades --- Dream Builderz and Mr. LaPuma are such professionals. Reliable, quality work done with precision and pride.
Hi Anthony, I wanted you to know I am sincerely appreciative of all of your work on this project, and so very happy with the amazing results! I know this has been a very challenging renovation to complete for many reasons, and I cannot imagine anyone else who could have pulled this off! Thank you for working with me, and being the voice of calm guidance during supplier delays, and a million and one questions; your vast experience and knowledge relieved my concerns. I will of course recommend you to anyone looking for a talented contractor every day of the week, and twice on Sunday! Thank you for making my home, my dream home! I cannot wait to enjoy it!
Anthony La Puma and his team at Dream Builderz are, in my opinion, as good as it gets. After concerns arose regarding the integrity of the main beam during home inspections, I called Dream Builderz to see if they had someone available to send for a second opinion and to get a quote that we could use during closing to perhaps get a credit towards the repairs. Anthony picked up his cell phone, while on vacation!, and told me that while he couldn't get to the house, he had someone in mind and he would send me a text. Sure enough, he texted me with one of his contractors phone numbers and the next day, I was able to set up an appointment for the contractor to inspect the beam. He gave his opinions and we used those opinions to get a credit for repairs at closing. Fast forward a month... Our home insurance company sent an adjuster out to inspect the house after we purchased a plan. Everything was great...except the stairs leading down to the basement. We were told that we had to have the stairs rebuilt, to code, by a certain date. Well, crap. Welcome to owning a home! The first person on my list to call was Anthony La Puma. He had been so kind to me (again, I reiterate that he helped me out while he was on vacation) while other construction companies I had called just never called me back. Within an hour of messaging him, he had called and made arrangements to come out to the house to look at the stairs and the beam. We figured, let's just bundle the work and get it all done at once. Anthony showed up, right on time, inspected the beam and the stairs and then walked us through what he expected the work to entail. He didn't gloss over any of the hard truths, he told us all his thoughts, took measurements, was a pleasure to speak with and said he'd be back to us with a quote in about a week. The quote came in two days...and seemed to be on target with everything he described so we went ahead and signed a contract with him. Within days of receiving our deposit, Anthony had set up a 2 man crew to come and do the work. He emailed us with the expected timeline for both the lumber delivery and when the men would show up onsite. The 2 guys were great. They sealed off our living room and kitchen so that the sawdust coming up from the basement wouldn't affect the entire house. They were efficient, effective and very conscientious of their work. The stairs look amazing and I have peace of mind now that I know our main beam has been reinforced. I would hire Dream Builderz for other construction on our house in a second!
I must say that I was very impressed with Tony and his crew and subs. Particularly Tony's attention to detail on dealing with the insurance company (broken pipe, extensive water damage at one of our church properties). He went through line for line and even caught some errors by the insurance company, in our favor!! His work was timely and neat. He was also excellent at keeping you informed of any changes, issues and progress. He discovered some issues, when the walls were opened, unrelated to the damage, which brought in additional subcontractors. Tony informed and recommended to us what to do, but always leaving it up to us never pressuring and always patient. Dealing with insurance companies, as we all know, can often bring stress and aggravation. Tony handled it with professionalism, patients and grace. He is VERY personable and I would highly recommend him for any of your construction needs.
I hired APL Dream Builderz this Spring (2019) for the purpose of taking out a central wall between my living room and kitchen, completely remodeling my kitchen, replacing all interior doors, baseboards and moldings, installing wood floors throughout the home, installing A/C and repairing a completely rotten bulkhead. As a general contractor, I rate APL (Anthony La Puma) a 10/10. He provided a very fair price, communicated updates regularly, was always available for questions or concerns, and performed the work within his original time frame, with no change orders and of the highest quality. I would rate Anthony’s team and subcontractors a 10/10. They showed up every day and on time, were respectful of my home and my family, left the home each day clean and tidy and provided impeccable and professional customer service. As a person (and now friend), I rate Anthony a 20/10. Because we lived in the home during the renovation, it was important that the contractor I selected be a person of high character due to the high level of interaction between my family / pets and Anthony. He was ALWAYS respectful, exhibited the highest character and never ever took short cuts to complete a job. He also made sure that our dog (a very curious pup), was safe and cared for throughout the entire renovation. He put my mind at ease through the entire renovation. As a single working mom, it can be intimidating to renovate a home and I have often felt taken advantage of when it comes to contractors (either over pricing or treating me differently due to my limited knowledge of home repairs). This was never the case with Anthony and his team. They were always fair and respectful and created exactly the home I wanted. On a scale from 1-10, they are a 20!
Thank you Anthony, Thank you for everything you have done for us. We really appreciate it and love everything! We appreciate all the extras you did too. Thank you again. It has been our pleasure working with you. It was a million times better than our last experience with home improvements.
Thank you Anthony! I will pop a check into the mail today. Thank you so much for accommodating that additional request. I used the coffee maker yesterday and was so pleased. Thanks again! The work looks great across the board, as usual! Best,
Tony and his crew did a wonderful job on my ceilings, they look like new!! They were always on time, polite and very careful to detail. I highly recommend APL Services and will use them on any upcoming home improvement projects.
Dear Anthony, Thank you so much for your great job on my railing on the front porch, what a good tight job. Enclosed find your payment of $ ……. which we are so grateful to pay. Thank you again.
Every time I walk into my new bedroom, I feel like I am in a luxury hotel!Every time I walk into my new bedroom, I feel like I am in a luxury hotel
Tony, The job is perfection
Anthony, Thank you for all your hard work. The porch looks beautiful! The difference is amazing. If I ever decide to do over my kitchen, I will call you. Thank you
Tony, Thanks again. Great Job
Anthony, Thank you for everything! Kitchen & Bathroom look great
I feel like a queen in my tub and brand new bathroom
Anthony, Thank you for a job well done! Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays. Best
Dear Tony, I appreciate the improvement of my home and the efficiency of your workmen. Thank you and God bless you and your family
Hi Tony Thank you for your help. Everything looks great.
Hi Anthony, thanks for a great experience to you and all of your workers. They were all great. Love all their personalities. Best
It was a pleasure working with Anthony and his team. They were courteous and were there on time and the work was excellent!