Norman Calkins

Did a very good job and easy to work with and affordable.

Norm was great! He gave me a prompt and thorough estimate; kept me informed of his schedule so that I would know when he would be available to start work; and came to work exactly as scheduled to begin the job. He was also meticulous about keeping me informed as the work progressed and giving me detailed options for completing (or postponing) unexpected complications. When it turned out that he hadn't quite finished the job on a Friday before he was scheduled to go on vacation, he came back during his vacation time to finish. Definitely a true pro!

Norm clearly told us about the roofing issues and fixed the immediate problems, and then recommended another business who could further help us get our slate roof repaired for the issues that were out of his scope. We appreciated his work and honesty. He also left the work areas clean.

Great experience with Norm, the owner of Caulkins Home Improvements. I have a beautiful home in a beautiful neighborhood, so when I decided to replace the front door, I checked the reviews of several small businesses before selecting Norm. He quickly understood what I was looking for, gave me a very quick and reasonable estimate, knew just how to get the materials for the project, worked quietly and carefully, and completed the job with a minimum of disruption. The result was a beautiful satin black front door with polished brass hardware that I am very pleased with and proud of…as you can see…

Normanâ s work ethic and quality craftsmanship are second to none. His USMC-based core values shine through in every aspect of his business dealings. Hired for a 14-day renovation, he worked tirelessly to achieve perfection AND municipal inspection approvals. Norm has earned my strongest possible review and recommendation. A+

Great communication. Quiet while working and very polite

Yes, Norm was great.

Timely, prompt and efficient

Communication was excellent as was the entire experience.

Norman's not just a skilled professional - he's an actual craftsman! Replaced the knob and deadbolt on my front door, which was a tricky job, as the door was very old and actually starting to disintegrate. Previous guy I had in refused to touch it, and told me to buy a new door, but Norman understands and respects old houses. After preparing me with a worst-case scenario, he carefully restored the problematic section, and installed the new hardware swiftly and efficiently. Super nice guy, too! I couldn't have asked for a better experience!