The task of finding a good, reliable contractor is. a very tiresome one. I finally contacted Fair & Square after reading reviews. After meeting Rob’s wife and speaking with Lisa and Rob himself on the first estimate, I was comfortable hiring them! First, as a knowledgeable and capable guy in home improvement but physically limited of late, I needed help in installing a 6ft Anderson slider patio door; I ran outta gas…Rob took on the job of finishing the second half at a fair price. His 2 man crew (subcontractors) arrived first thing in the AM, listened to my needs and suggestions, and completed it to my satisfaction…oh…a small tweak or two on my part…some things the average client won’t have a problem with. Second was an aluminum house trim job…again his crew was headed by Oscar, a very nice accommodating guy who was very responsive to my needs. When an issue was found on the door trim, I contacted Rob, and the crew returned like clockwork first thing in the morning and corrected it. I found the installers were friendly and reliable, maybe no more so than others hired from other contracting firms, but the bottom line is the leadership and willingness to listen to the customer. In this regard, I found Bob, Erin, and Lisa to be the people one could rely upon. The type who cares about doing the right thing. Thank you all!
If you are looking for a Contractor who is extremely responsive, meticulous, on budget, on time, and puts customer satisfaction as a priority, Rob Russo, and his team at Fair and Square Contracting are the contractor for you!!
Rob and his team renovated our kitchen, living room, and dining room which included taking down walls and adding a steel beam to make an open-concept kitchen/living area. The workmanship, customer service, and organization of the project was outstanding. And I loved the fact that I was able to view the details and timing of our renovation daily through an App.
Our Project Manager, Nick, was with us throughout the project. He was extremely professional, always available to answer questions, and ensured the work being completed was done with quality and timely. Rob’s crew was led by Sergio. Sergio and the team treated our home like it was their own. They took extra care to block off the remaining parts of our home from dust and cleaned up after themselves each day. The team took pride in their work, always making sure the small details were taken care of. We couldn’t be happier with Fair & Square Contracting and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
Great service! Guys were quick and informative.
I recently hired Fair and Square Contracting to change the siding of my home. I was very impressed with Rob from the moment my husband and I met him for an estimate. The price was competitive and fair but what closed the deal for us was Rob’s integrity and work ethic. Needless to say, we made the right choice. His contracting crew were skilled, efficient and friendly. All of our needs were met and my house looks beautiful right down to the finest detail. I will definitely recommend Fair and Square Contracting and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Fair and Square made our house a home. Rob, Sergio and crew added life and outdoor living space to our dinning room. We now have a gorgeous back deck with access to our backyard from the second story or our home. The sliding glass door brings light into a perviously dark room. They also resurfaced our living room ceiling and walls, took out an old air conditioner, patched our wall and expertly painted. The crew from Fair and Square were perfectionists from beginning to end. I am so pleased with how our space turned out and I will come back to them for our bathroom and kitchen remodels as well. I can not more highly recommend them.
Great experience. Rob and Jay were consummate professionals throughout the duration of the project. They completed each aspect of our remodel on time (if not ahead of schedule), and on budget. Reasonable prices on materials and labor. No big surprises, and best of all, NO hassles. Completed the project three weeks earlier than originally projected, and the house looks and functions great. Can’t recommend this company highly enough.
We cannot say enough about the outstanding work of Rob Russo, Erin Russo and their entire team at Fair and Square! We used them for a large home renovation which included a new kitchen, dining room, living room, finished basement, windows and siding and couldn’t be happier with the finished product. Everything was completed with extreme care from the most pristine detail of the trim, crown moldings, picture frame molding on walls to the most eye-popping kitchen finishes and new doorway arches! Rob’s crew was impeccable treating our home with care, cleaning up after themselves and coming back to ensure small little details after the project was over were thoroughly cleaned up and followed through on. They were upfront and honest with costs, kept to our budget and went above and beyond to ensure our home project was completed as if it were their own. We will definitely be using them in the future! In a world where everyone knows a guy for something you cannot go wrong by contacting them! Thank you Rob, Erin and team for helping build new spaces for our large family!
We cannot say enough about the outstanding work of Rob Russo, Erin Russo and their entire team at Fair and Square! We used them for a large home renovation which included a new kitchen, dining room, living room, finished basement, windows and siding and couldn’t be happier with the finished product. Everything was completed with extreme care from the most pristine detail of the trim, crown moldings, picture frame molding on walls to the most eye-popping kitchen finishes and new doorway arches! Rob’s crew was impeccable, treating our home with care, cleaning up after themselves and coming back to ensure small little details after the project was over were thoroughly cleaned up and followed through on. They were upfront and honest with costs, kept to our budget and went above and beyond to ensure our home project was completed as if it were their own. We will definitely be using them in the future! In a world where everyone knows a guy for something, you cannot go wrong by contacting them! Thank you Rob, Erin, and team for helping build new spaces for our large family!
For any projects, I usually get a few quotes to compare prices and companies. Rob the owner from Fair and Square was my first quote on a window project and after our first encounter, there was no need to get comparison quotes. Rob is great to work with, professional, knowledgeable, and very patient with my thousand questions.
While we were waiting for the supplies to come from the manufacturer, I called Rob over once again to get another quote, this time on my roof. Within a few weeks, Rob had his team over to work on both projects together. Sergio was the main man on the team, and I can’t express enough how pleasant, respectful and amazing Sergio is. We are first-time homeowners and Sergio is obviously an experienced professional. He gave us ideas that we would not even think of. He leads a great team. They took pride in their work and cleaned every day after they were done. When the project was over, I hardly had any cleaning up to do.
My windows and roof came out beautiful. These are my forever contractors. There is no need to go anywhere else. I don’t want to forget the office staff as well. Lisa and Erin are the definition of customer service. They are very responsive to emails and phone calls. No question was left unanswered. Lastly, I would like to mention how humble Rob was when his team mentioned he would be making an appearance on HGTV. It was an absolute pleasure working with the entire team, and I’m already looking into our next project together. Thank you!
Rob, Erin & their entire crew were amazing to work with! We had a unique experience in trusting Rob to work with designers to re-do our kitchen, living room, pantry and bathroom. Rob was always reachable to answer any and all questions even after the work was done to ensure every detail was done. Our neighbors also raved at the work ethic of the Fair & Square crew as we did not live in house during the renovation, which speaks volumes for the quality of their work. Couldn’t be happier with everything they did!
When looking for contractors and home improvement specialists, one can often end up feeling like a dog chasing his tail. That’s not the case with Fair and Square.
They are very easy to deal with. Professional, responsive and Rob is excellent at explaining the work to be done, along with options available. A real positive experience from start to finish.
I suggest you put them at the top of your list if you need work done!
Rob Russo and the team from Fair and Square Contracting did a fantastic job on our siding and front door project. Rob was professional, responsive and treated us with the utmost level of courtesy. They have great attention to detail. The team worked hard despite less than ideal outdoor weather conditions to finish our project in a timely manner. I would recommend them for any home improvement job and would most definitely use them again in the future.
Rob and his team just finished a major renovation for our split level ranch home in Bay Shore (new floors on two levels, kitchen, living room, dining area, main bedroom, closets, etc…) and to say their work is impeccable is an understatement. He is beyond professional and accommodating truly living up to the “Fair and Square” name. We have them working on the 2nd project in our house now (bathroom and 1/2 basement updates) and know it will be equally as amazing. Thank you Rob, Erin, Lisa, and team for everything. We are so grateful. – Alex, Teddy, and Tatum
I just had the best contractor experience I have ever had. Had my small master bath redone and it came out beautifully. Highly recommend Fair and Square – Rob the owner is so great to work with – he checks in every day both morning and afternoon, oversees the plumbing and electrical and any subs. Sergio the on-site foreman is a true craftsman whose work is impeccable – he takes such pride in his work and it shows. I also asked that when certain things were going to be done if they could do those on my day off so I could oversee it. They always accommodated my schedule! I had a couple of complications because of the small size of my room and Sergio figured out some clever and beautiful solutions – just really knows every aspect of construction. Every day they protected all my stuff while they worked and cleaned up at the end of the day and they dealt with my slight obsession with details as I laid out the marble tiles in the way I wanted so the pattern would look random! (They also put in a new skylight in the den). Working with their foreman was so easy cause he just knew what I was trying to do (an added bonus they are the contractors for the Nate and Jeremiah show on LI so you know they are good).
Excellent work done. Very responsive and easy to talk to. Extremely professional. Always responded to our calls and addressed any questions we had promptly. Work was overseen by owner Rob and his partner Jay. Both were great. Work was checked on to make sure it was going well at all times. Very satisfied with the finished product and everyone involved. Highly recommend.
Rob and his team just finished a major renovation for our split-level ranch home in Bay Shore (new floors on two levels, kitchen, living room, dining area, main bedroom, closets, etc…) and to say their work is impeccable is an understatement. He is beyond professional and accommodating truly living up to the “Fair and Square” name. We have them working on the 2nd project in our house now (bathroom and 1/2 basement updates) and know it will be equally as amazing. Thank you Rob, Erin, Lisa, and team for everything. We are so grateful. – Alex, Teddy, and Tatum
Rob Russo and the team from Fair and Square contracting did a fantastic job on our siding and front door project. Rob was professional, responsive, and treated is with the utmost level of courtesy. They have a great attention to detail. The team worked hard despite less than ideal outdoor weather conditions to finish our project in a timely manner. I would recommend them for any home improvement job and would most definitely use them again in the future.
My wife and I hired Rob to do a complete gut remodel of our main bathroom this winter and Rob, Sergio, and everyone did an absolutely amazing job. Work was really well scheduled back to back every day and the timeframe we were originally given was pretty accurate. Rob was always extremely professional and available and always responded to any questions quickly and even went above and beyond to address things he noticed beyond the initial scope of work. Rob was always committed to making sure we were happy was always quick to respond to or address any concerns we had. All of Rob’s crew and electricians and plumbers were always extremely professional and easy to deal with. Rob always made sure to accommodate the details and small preferences in our design and was able to work out every detail of the tile layout and easily accommodate any personalized requests (e.g. shower niche, unusual grout). We are extremely happy with the result and everything has been holding up very well since. We look forward to using Rob and Fair and Square for more projects in the future!
Rob and crew were great. They were on time and Rob was here every day. Rob created an online schedule and it was clear the progress that was made. The crew cleaned up every day and the work was excellent. Rob was quick to adapt to the changes that we requested during the process and were are thrilled with final product, I highly recommend Rob and fair and square contracting.
Rob and his crew are amazing. We renovated our entire first floor, knocked down walls and made a larger kitchen. Their work is impeccable and we were updated every step of the way. There were no surprises. We could view the online schedule ourselves which was updated daily. Invoices were on there too so there were never any surprises for payment. Rob is on site daily to check the progress and sometimes jumps in himself to work! He cares about his work and wants to make sure his customer is happy 100%. Even after the job was done he still wants to make sure we are happy. 100% recommend.
Working with Fair & Square and Rob the owner was great. We asked them to remove a window for us & fill it in to make a wall. Not only does the finished product look excellent, but the workers who handled the job were punctual, professional, and very clean. They did a great job. Side note: Fair & Square also fixed a slight roof problem we were having as well as installed our chimney liner. Again, great work!
We couldn’t be happier in our new home.
Everyone comments on how beautifully everything came together which is a testament to all your efforts.
We also appreciate your patience with us as we navigated this experience. Every email, phone call, text, and Saturday morning meeting was worth the end result.
Looking forward to working together again on future projects.
Have a wonderful summer!
Andrea
Was very pleased with work. Workers showed honesty and integrity by pointing out problems identified before covering them up so as home owners we could rectify and the job could be completed in the time frame allotted. We highly recommend this company. The owner is direct no nonsense and dependable.
Did a very good job and went beyond what was expected.
Pleasure to work with!! Everything done on schedule
It was a pleasure working with Fair and Square. Rob always took the time to explain everything to us, answer all my questions, his crew was always on time to start working, the work site was left clean at the end of the day and the finished product came out better than we expected. The price was fair, the people were friendly and responsive, which was very important to us when looking for a contractor. We would highly recommend Fair and Square to anyone looking to do any kind of work to their house.
They did a good job, was accommodating to our tight schedule, and cleaned up better than other contractors. They did some custom closet and cabinetry work, removed a soffit, and did some dry wall. Overall a good experience.
Fair Price and Excellent Workmanship.
I had a very positive experience with Fair and Square Contractors.
Our experience with Fair and Square Contracting was positive all the way from start to finish of our kitchen remodeling project. Rob Russo explained everything to us and took the time to answer all our questions. Rob always answered his cell phone or called us back promptly when we called him. He was here every day to monitor the work being done by his crew. The men working for him are professional, hard-working individuals who did excellent work. The finished product is beautiful.
We are very happy with the workmanship, professionalism, attitude, friendliness and work ethic of Rob and his crew throughout the whole project. They did a great job. I will call them again for other projects.Good work done by good guys at a good price.
This is the second time using Fair & Square Contracting. Rob and his team did an amazing professional job. We cannot be any happier with this total renovation of our dining room and living room. It was a complete gut job down to the studs and what they rebuilt is just amazing. They even custom made my archway door. I totally recommend them for any job you may need. They are responsible, clean and professional all the way. We look forward to using them again when we do our kitchen.
Excellent work!! Great team of guys!! It means a lot when construction people take the time to listen observe and help you make decisions and also cleaned up every day for the last
Can’t say enough about this company. From the smallest of jobs to the biggest I won’t use anyone else. I am very picky when it comes to construction and I’ve never had an issue. Always above and beyond what I expect.
Old time Customer. Rob and crew put an extension and a dormer on my split level house. I can not say enough good things. Well run job. Most importantly NO ISSUES.
They showed up everyday and got the job done. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
First time customer –
I was very very happy to have a honest reliable n great craftsman at my house
Robert helped me w some storm damage to my home before the next rain today and could not have been nicer !
Fair and Square is the name of Mr. Robert Russo’s construction company of Farmingdale, in Long Island. Those two words perfectly define what Mr. Russo’s company is all about: fair and square: extraordinary service at reasonable cost. From the very first meeting, when Mr. Russo came to the house to look at the architect’s blue print, he impressed us by his clear, sincere and professional approach to his business. The project, to redo the foundations of the main entrance of the house with new foundations, new steps and platform, building a porch and changing the door, small or midsize job didn’t matter: he explained very clearly what the work would entail, steps and flow of the work, materials needed and cost, which he followed strictly from beginning to end, even when some aspect of the project required more work and more time than originally anticipated.
Mr. Russo was involved in every step of the work. He has a pool of very well trained and hard working people: very professional, hardworking and with lots of experience. The crew that was most involved in our project, Sergio and his two assistants, performed an excellent work: highly skilled workers in masonry, carpentry and in all around construction work, they complemented each other perfectly, and together they did an excellent job. They were very accommodating and open to consider some small details and suggestion from us. Their work, particularly some details in the porch and the doorframe, was extraordinary. They were equally very generous with their time, specially the last day when they had to extend their time to accede to our request to finish the work on that weekend. Mr. Russo was always available and prompt to attend to any of our concerns. Would I recommend him and his company? I am already looking at our next house project to fall into Fair and Square work schedule!
They were very nice, explained everything, no mess, & finish quickly once scheduled.
I emailed Rob about a missing piece of fascia on my house and within days he was there to complete the work. (The weather hadn’t permitted him to come any sooner) He had previously replaced a screen door on our house as well. He’s courteous & cleans up after himself. Highly recommended.
My basement stairs were deteriorating and needed to be replaced. Rob and his crew removed and disposed of the old stairs, and installed the new stairs. Work was done quickly, efficiently and without creating a mess. I would highly recommend Fair and Square Contracting for any home improvement needs.
Absolute beautiful job on my kitchen!! Great group of men that worked so well together! Polite, accurate, neat and clean- highly recommended
Thank you Rob, Sergio & Cesar!!! Absolute lifesavers who do immaculate work with a smile. I highly recommend this team and plan on using them for many more projects to come. Thank you for being so accommodating and fabulous!
I just had my chimney removed by fair and Square. They did a great job. I couldn’t be happier. They did such a good job you can’t tell work was done. I will definitely use them for any future renovations. Thanks guys
Excellent work, reliable, clean and affordable! Thank you!
My wife and I had a set of basement stairs that were falling apart. We contacted Fair and Square for an estimate. After meeting Rob and getting a good estimate on the stairs we decided to go through with having them build the stairs. We couldn’t be happier with his work. His crew was on time and did a great install. When they left you would have never known a contractor was there that day. We intend on using Fair and Square again in the future for a new Kitchen and bathroom. I would Highly recommend Fair and Square to anyone looking for a professional contractor.
I just had some lovely work done at my mom’s house in Levittown by Rob / Fair and Square Contracting. He was recommended to us by the electrician we used for setting up a new laundry/spare bedroom. Rob was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He made some great recommendations about the project (creating a new closet wall, installing a new ceiling, trim, also some bathroom work of installing a grab bar, new door hardware, etc. He was very detailed oriented which really made everything come together so nicely. We have already spoken about a future project. The workers were pleasant as well. I would definitely recommend Fair and Square.
If you are looking for a contractor that provides reliability with expert craftsmanship, Fair and Square is made for you. The workers were prompt, friendly and courteous. My house was immaculate when they finished the day. Highly recommend.
We are very happy with the workmanship, professionalism, attitude, friendliness and work ethic of Rob and his crew throughout the whole project. They did a great job. I will call them again for other projects. Good work done by good guys at a good price.
Excellent work. Professional and totally responsive to our needs. Very highly recommended.
I hired Fair and Square to do some not so easy structural work on my house. Fair and Square was able to complete the work in a neat, professional timely manner with no hiccups or headaches. Rob is very easy to work with and we are satisfied with the results. I would definitely recommend them and use them again.
We hired Fair & Square to remodel our bathroom that was in bad shape. The original builder of the house had used terrible materials, green board, with no waterproofing membrane etc. From the first time I met Rob, I was pleasantly surprised. Many contractors come into your home with an overbearing sense of bravado. Not Rob. He was genuine, soft spoken and took the time to explain everything etc. He suggested moving the toilet over a few inches to give some additional room for the shower as well as the radiator. There was a lot of mold in the studs and I requested that Rob takes out all of the rotted studs, install new plywood sheathing, studs, insulation, siding, cement board and waterproof everything with RedGard. There was never a problem meeting with my requests, even installing a window. Fair and Square has a great crew as well. Danny was very respectful of our home, always cleaning up, taking the extra step to even work late to ensure things got done and cleaning up before he left every day. James the tile setter is one of those guys that does a mud floor dead level and creates awesome tile work. The plumbing contractor that Rob used came in and did some awesome work, even sweating solder and then sanding it down for any exposed pipework, such as the toilet fill pipe so everything looked clean and polished. Exceeded my expectations by far. Rob was very masterful as scheduling all of his workers and subs in perfect cadence. There was never an occasion where people were stepping over each other etc. As a general contractor, Rob has this down to a science and I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
I needed someone to find a leak in the roof & fix it. Called in the morning & Rob came in the afternoon. No waiting for days. He went over & above what needed to be done. I will use him again & will recommend this company. Professional, friendly & thoughtful. Thank you, Rob!
Rob and his crew saved the day after we had a very bad experience with another company we hired to fix our HVAC unit. An employee of the HVAC company fell in our attic and put a huge hole in our ceiling! Rob was professional and very accommodating! I highly recommend Fair and Square Contracting!
Fair and Square just completed my full bathroom expansion and renovation – and we couldn’t be happier – they have exceeded all of our very high expectations. Rob (the owner) is professional, knowledgeable, patient, and always responded to our communications either right away or in under 24 hours. This spoke about the integrity of the owner – which is as important as the work itself. We were given a timeline – and was so well organized between his men and the sub-contractors – the job was completed on time – with no open punch list. Another of the reasons we selected Fair & Square for the renovation was the materials used on the job – all of which were quality and not skimped on. Other contractors gave us estimates for junk and fewer quality materials (ex: regular drywall vs. waterproof drywall, hollow door vs. solid door, etc). I’ve experienced contractors being paid well and using the cheapest of everything – not in this renovation – quality material was used across the board. I also can’t write this review without talking about Fair & Square’s crew. Most were with the company for years – and their loyalty to Fair & Square as well as their craft is displayed in all they do. They are extremely professional and mindful of being in someone’s house (unlike some contractors who’s employees rant loud conversations blowing F-bombs all day). What blew us away – was how skilled, meticulous and pleasant they are, and what an organized and well-oiled machine they ran every day. His crew let no detail to question and they astounded us every day by the craftsmanship of their work. Even when I changed things up along the way – which provided all sorts of challenges in material and schedule for them – it was never a problem. Day in and day out – I was told that they wanted to make sure they did it to our preference and not to their schedule – and – with a smile! They were never rushed – but worked so efficiently. Additionally, they were extremely neat – which is important to me. Their skill sets, work ethics, and characters were consistent can be commended. I will add that very importantly – throughout the renovation we felt very confident in Rob and his crew. We felt like we were in very capable and skilled hands – and we were. I’ll end with – last night was the first night in my new bathroom. I went through every square inch of the room (wiping everything down for first-time use) – from top to bottom. Every square inch of the bathroom – is perfect – I found nothing to wonder about. We made the right choice – in fact, they are returning in January for another project. I would highly recommend them – if you are looking for a contractor – give Fair & Square a call – talk to the owner about the work you would like done – and see for yourself!
We hired Fair & Square to remodel our bathroom that was in bad shape. The original builder of the house had used terrible materials, green board, with no waterproofing membrane etc. From the first time I met Rob, I was pleasantly surprised. Many contractors come into your home with an overbearing sense of bravado. Not Rob. He was genuine, soft spoken and took the time to explain everything etc. He suggested moving the toilet over a few inches to give some additional room for the shower as well as the radiator. There was a lot of mold in the studs and I requested that Rob takes out all of the rotted studs, install new plywood sheathing, studs, insulation, siding, cement board and waterproof everything with RedGard. There was never a problem meeting with my requests, even installing a window. Fair and Square has a great crew as well. Danny was very respectful of our home, always cleaning up, taking the extra step to even work late to ensure things got done and cleaning up before he left every day. James the tile setter is one of those guys that does a mud floor dead level and creates awesome tile work. The plumbing contractor that Rob used came in and did some awesome work, even sweating solder and then sanding it down for any exposed pipework, such as the toilet fill pipe so everything looked clean and polished. Exceeded my expectations by far. Rob was very masterful as scheduling all of his workers and subs in perfect cadence. There was never an occasion where people were stepping over each other etc. As a general contractor, Rob has this down to a science and I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Rob and his crew at Fair & Square Contracting just finished a big project in my house. I would highly recommend using them. They did an amazing job and did exactly what they said they were going to do. They were done is exactly the time frame Rob gave us and went above and beyond in what needed to be done. They were on time every day and always left the place neat and clean. I was so happy with the turnout of everything that I will be using them again in April for renovation. I give them 5 stars for workmanship, honesty, cleanliness and doing exactly what they said they would do. Very happy customer.
Rob and his staff were super friendly and did a great job! We had painting in several rooms done, a new stoop installed, and new basement stairs installed. They went above and beyond scope of work, and left our place exceptionally clean all throughout and when they were finished. Great communication, and very detail oriented as well. Thank you to you and your crew, Rob.
Rob and his crew just finished in the downstairs of my house. New floors, walls, moldings, and painting. It looks like a brand new place. I am so happy with all the work they did and highly recommend them. They did everything exactly like they said. Very honest, clean and professional from start to finish. I was so happy with the outcome of everything that I am having them back in April to do my upstairs.
Best experience with a contractor. They are definitely Fair & Square
Thank you. Everything looks great! I will call you at a later time to put the shoe molding around the pantry. Again, thank you. The guys did a great job!
I don’t know how to thank you enough! I really enjoyed working with you. You are extremely patient, talented and your attention to details impeccable! I definitely now know to keep the faith. We were lucky to have you on the job.
Thank you! The garage is beautiful. Your crew were lovely fellows!
Thank you very much for all the hard work you did on our house. We absolutely love the way it came out! We hope it brings you joy to hear that we plan to spend many happy years with our family in a home that you helped to build. All the best to you!