Reviews of local pros in Jericho, Vermont

Rob and his crew built a new timber frame home for us in Waterbury Center, VT. We started the process in the Fall of 2019 and we moved into our new home in October 2020. You may wonder why it has taken us 5 years to write a review. Well, you really shouldn't have many problems in the first year or two, no matter who your builder may be. A truer test is how it stands up over time. If you have had few issues in the first 5 years, that seems to be a pretty good indication that the home is well-built and will serve you well for the long-term.

Rob and his team were great to work with. You may notice that the time frame mentioned earlier was during the heart/start of COVID. Although challenges arose, Rob and the team did a GREAT job of taking an empty property and getting us into a stunning timber frame home in about 11 months.

We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of the build. In the 5 years since we have lived in the home, we have had only a few very minor issues. For those, Rob's team has been out to fix those within a few days. Aside from being beautiful, the house has proven to be energy-efficient and comfortable. There are very few items we would have done differently, and those items reflect our design choices rather than build quality. The house has turned out so well that it was included in the Summer 2025 issue of Stowe Magazine.

Bottom line, we are VERY happy with our experience with RSC and would choose to use them again should we want to build or if we need renovations in the future.

Rob Shea and his crew are a dynamic team. We completed two projects so far with them. Rob has always been responsive, even during their peak times. He has come out on multiple occasions, providing a thorough assessment of the project and timely estimate. With both projects, there were no surprises with our final cost; coming in at the reasonable estimate he outlines. Our recent project was a kitchen remodel. Rob’s team installed all new cabinets/island, tile backsplash, plus did the finishing work. We truly appreciated everyone’s hard work, attention to detail, communication, and cleanliness. This is one of the hardest working crews! I never had any doubt the work would get completed, and done to my type-A standards :). The guys would show up exactly at 7am, and put in a FULL days work. The lead carpenter, Karl, also came back, on several occasions, to make sure loose ends were tied up. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to choose Rob Shea Carpentry. They were truly a pleasure to work with. The nicest team around. We look forward to working with them again in the future!

RSC is next level! The communication from the top down has been phenomenal. From Rob, to Karl, Travis, Sam, and Joe all I’ve seen is true professionals. The attention to detail on the work they have done so far on our deck is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about the people and this company.

We still have more projects to be done by RSC and we look forward knowing we are getting the best quality. RSC is how businesses should be operated.

If you are looking for true craftsman who care about the work they do then contact RSC.

Good work isn’t cheap!
Cheap work isn’t good!

My companies, Vermont Frames and Foam Laminates, have been working with Rob Shea and RSC Building for over a decade.

In the time we have worked with hundreds of Builders and General Contractors on residential and commercial projects from Maine to Virginia.

RSC Building stands in the top 1% of building partners we have worked with, not just for the quality of their work but for how they treat their clients, the care and concern they show, and the ownership they take for the results.

I have repeatedly seen Rob and his team give unbiased advice to his clients, even when it resulted in less work for him and his team, because it was the right thing for the client and their project.

They keep their clients informed and communicate well. Building a home is always a complex team effort and good communication between different teams is essential to completing a project on time and on budget. RSC Building excels at this.

I would highly recommend them to anyone considering building a home in Vermont.

Rob, Karl, Nick, Hunter, and their whole team/subs did an amazing job. They adapted to surprises without a hitch, communicated efficiently and effectively, and the end product turned out fantastic. They retrofit a beautiful bathroom into an old 1885 house where nothing is plumb or square. I highly recommend them for any size project.

Great guys. We wouldn't go anywhere else.

Great family run business, very knowledgeable and responsive. The wife and I will never go anywhere else again.

There is just something you know when you meet with a contractor, I felt comfortable and would without hesitation recommend Rolland and his son Joe.
Thanks

Joe is local (Jericho) and will explain things to you. They fixed my old furnace! Other heating guys I’ve had coke over have not been as helpful or honest, Thanks Joe.

- Brendan

What a great find! Joe installed 3 single zone heat pumps in our home. He did an excellent job at a very fair price. Joe is very knowledgeable and a super nice guy too. We would highly recommend Maheux Heating for any HVAC needs you may have. Reliable, trustworthy, excellent service...it's hard to find people like this anymore!

Our NTI Boiler failed to ignite and when the service company we had used to perform the annual maintenance attempted to fix it they were clueless. After 2 different technicians made 3 trips, spent more than 8 hours and replaced the igniter and flame sensor their solution was to replace the boiler. Luckily, I found Maheux Heating and Refrigeration. When I told Joe Maheux what I had gone through, he said he would come by that day and that he was sure he could fix it. He showed up as promised, diagnosed the problem in about 10 minutes, had the needed part in his truck and had the boiler humming in less than an hour! And, at a fraction of what I was charged by the incompetent company that wanted to sell me a whole new system. For expert professional service done for a fair price and with great integrity I wholeheartedly recommend Maheux Heating and Refrigeration.

can't say enough good !

Quick, reliable, professional and reasonably priced. They put in a dryer outlet and outlet for a washer for me. Followed up the next day to be sure all was working well. Very nice folks to work with.

Empire Electric was professional, thorough, and efficient. The electrician came to my house the same week I called and was able to fix a variety of issues. I highly recommend this business and will call them again if I have any electrical problems/needs.

I am a project manager for an energy savings company. I hired these guys to do a pretty good size lighting upgrade in a pork production plant. This plant had a lot of variables and obstacles to overcome. They successfully completed the job while also keeping the personnel at the plant happy. They are very knowledgeable electricians and go the extra mile. Not only would I recommend them for residential projects but I would highly recommended using them for commercial projects as well.

Brandon at Empire Electric has helped me a number of times so far, always friendly, consistent, communicative, and thoughtful about the work: everything from hooking up new outlets in the garage to adding a new meter and breaker box for new electric coming in. Highly recommended.

I work in appliance sales and had a customer who needed work done immediately to get their new range up and running. Contacted Empire electric and they responded to my customer the same day. A day later they got the work done and I had a happy customer with a functioning range. Highly recommend these guys and will definitely be using them in the future.

Brandon and Empire Electric LLC have been excellent to work with. We hired them to help with installing heatpump connections and a few other things around the house. One of the things we valued the most was their communication, they always responded quickly and with honesty. They provided more information that other contractors do not take the time to explain, and we felt they truly were looking out for what is best for us as their customers. We would highly recommend them.

I needed an electric baseboard replaced, and had a ceiling fan issue. he solved my problems with the baseboard within an hour and saved me from buying a new ceiling fan by looking up the parts I needed for it, which I ordered, and when they came in, he didn't charge for the 5 minutes it took him to replace those parts. He was on time, and professional. I will definately call him again for my electrical needs. Thanks Brandon!

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