Colony Construction & Home Improvements Inc

Located in Newport news, Virginia

Address: 11715 Jefferson Ave suite a-1, Newport News, VA 23606, United States

Phone: +1 757-873-3430

Rating: 4.5

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Review 1 (2023-06-13 - Rating: 5)
Its taken me 1 year since my exterior remodeling to write this review. I had the my old, yellow, drab siding stripped off, along with the stained brown roof, and replace by Colony Constrution and Colony Roofing. In additon, I had the entire house wrapped in low-E insulation, had all the trimmed wrapped in metal, new french doors on two sides of the house, and got new porch rails. I had a new back deck built, and a stamped concrete patio. In the year its taken me to write this review, I have not had a single call-back. Nothing has needed to be fixed. Herbs crew did an amazing job. The roof was done a day ahead of schedule. The crews usually showed up early. The even did some work that I had not expected that needed to be done once some old trim had been removed, and did so for a very reasonable price. I am completely satisified with Colony and highly recommend them. Ive posted a before-photo, and some afters.

Review 2 (2024-10-31 - Rating: 5)
Churchill looks pretty on the outside so Id buy it if I were a stranger with no fond family memories from before the transformation you guys did to it... But I cant help but wish it were still the old Churchill house that weve always known & I could go inside to see my parents watching Fox news in the old living room & especially in the BIG den it had. I wish youd kept the den the same size tho but I guess whenever I get financially stable enough to buy it back one day, Ill just have you changed the den back to the way it was size-wise.I had just noticed Id reviewed your company years ago & it wouldnt let me delete my review so I decide to edit it to add the above statement.

Review 3 (2021-08-31 - Rating: 5)
We were looking at having a patio roof installed and looked at various companies and options/styles. We decided on the Renaissance Patio manufactured product for its quality and price over other standard style patio roofs. We have been extremely pleased with the quality, look, and how it has transformed our backyard living space. Several of our neighbors and friends comment on how beautiful it is and how it has extended our living area. Despite disruptions in the supply chain because of Covid-19, Colony Construction management kept us informed of the status of the project. The installation crew were professional and courteous. I would highly recommend them if you are looking into getting a patio roof.

Review 4 (2023-02-03 - Rating: 5)
This review is long overdue. I contact multi contractors about building a garage. Herb was great with helping me figure out what would work best for my property and getting the garage approved thru the city of hampton. I had a few changes that were made before and during the build process. Herb and his crew were great at accommodating all these changes. I not always the easiest person to deal with because I can be picky about things The new garage more than meet my expectations. Colony is by far the best contractor I dealt with and would use them in the future. Recommend them to anyone looking to have a structure built.

Review 5 (2023-02-01 - Rating: 5)
Great job installing the roof on our new shop. The rains came almost as though it was a scheduled test and all was perfect. Colonys team selected a the perfect color to match our existing roof. Great to know exactly where to call for any future roofing needs. Highly recommend!!!!

Review 6 (2023-08-24 - Rating: 5)
Such an awesome company to work with. Knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Had been debating what to do for some updates to a detached garage. One visit with Herb and some discussion on what we were looking for and we were set. The before and after is awesome. Like a brand new building.

Review 7 (2023-06-09 - Rating: 5)
The roof on my house was approximately 25 years old. We used Colony Roofing to remove and install a new architectural roof manufactured by Owens Corning.Herb provided samples of the shingles and my wife and I picked a color suggested by Herb. We love the new roof! The color fits beautifully with our red brick rancher.Herb and his team came on the appointed date and time. Herb stayed on site during most of the day through removal and installation of the new roof. The team worked steadily throughout the day. At the end of the day, the workers removed all of the debris and I have yet to find a nail so it is obvious to me they did a really good job of removing the nails from my yard. My wife and I are very proud of our new roof and we eagerly recommend Herb and Colony Roofing to all of the people we come into contact with. Herb, Thank You and the team for completing our roof! It’s beautiful.Tom

Review 8 (2021-07-20 - Rating: 5)
I had previously hired a professional by the name of James Simpson of Encore Construction. He was hired to remodel my shower and it was a complete disaster. Not only did he leave the job unfinished but also did incorrect and poor quality work. I used Colony Construction to destroy it all and make it the way I wanted. They found numerous code violations from the previous contractor and documented everything for me. They were very professional and did an outstanding job. The tile work was difficult but came out great. I would certainly recommend them for remodeling work.

Review 9 (2023-02-06 - Rating: 5)
We had a very outstanding experience with Colony Roofing. We needed an entire porch roof replaced…which they did with professionalism and under the guidance of Carlos. Carlos was very informative of every step being taken during the repair. He answered tons of questions for me…and never rushed answering them. Also showed me photos of the progression. We are happy with the outcome and have no problem referring Colony and using them in the future. Thank you.

Review 10 (2022-12-28 - Rating: 5)
Carlos was great! He came out for an inspection the day after I called. We had a windstorm the day before Christmas that tore a shingle and my Husband and I were concerned about some other areas of the roof. Carlos was on time, professional and clear with what he saw and the options we had to fix in the future. There was no pressure to perform unnecessary repairs. The entire inspection was easy and transparent. When we do get to the point of needing a roof replacement, we will be calling Colony Roofing.

Review 11 (2023-12-04 - Rating: 5)
I cant say enough good about these guys. They were recommended by Dale at Doors and More. They gave me a fair price and did a great job! They reroofed my house, garage and two gazebos. They showed up on time, fixed my leaking roof and left me with a brand new shingled roof. They were also very professional in the installation and left the jobsite spotless. I would recommend them to anyone.

Review 12 (2021-10-14 - Rating: 5)
We are so happy to have found a one stop shop for our home construction needs. Herb and his crews are spectacular! Our new roof and dormers have completely changed the look of our Cape Cod style home.We went with a black sable roof tile and our roof looks absolutely phenomenal. This company offers excellent customer service, professional crews and peace of mind. This is an honest company to work with. Shout out to Carlos and Jeremy. Both of you were great, kind and patient explaining the processes to me. Thank you. :)See you soon Colony Construction! We have several projects lined up with them, and thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy everyone.UPDATE: Colony Construction is 2 for 2! Following our roof replacement by Colony Construction, we had a garage built and we love it! Once again, I was walked through the process and was updated and kept abreast all through the process from beginning to the end. Herb, Jeremy, Carlos and Daryl, THANK YOU! See you soon for our next project. Stay safe everyone!

Review 13 (2023-01-12 - Rating: 5)
We had a leak in our roof and quickly scavenged google for a company to assist. Colony Roofing was the first we reached out to. They are very responsive, quick to get out, and scheduled the repairs in good time. Pricing was very fair. Will be happy to use them again for any exterior work.

Review 14 (2020-12-02 - Rating: 5)
I recently called Colony Construction & Home Improvements about doing some work on my home. I had 4 separate jobs that I needed done. The owner of the company, Herb Paynter, came out and observed what I needed and the next day, I received a detailed estimate of the work and the costs to do the work. I was very pleased with the costs and I called the company and accepted the estimate. The job was scheduled for the next week. That Monday morning, promptly at 8:00 a.m., two Colony Trucks arrived and the men started the jobs. I could not have been more satisfied. The work involved wrapping the wood on the exterior of my home, installing a toilet in one of my bathrooms, installing an exhaust fan in another bathroom, and installing and painting hand rails to my front porch. They completed the work timely and when they were through, they cleaned everything up, as if they hadnt even been there at all. My brother visited me that weekend and he said the first thing he noticed when he pulled up in the driveway was the wrap job they did to the exterior of the home - he thought it was beautiful! I am so happy to have found Colony Construction & Home Improvements. I have an older home, so I know there will be other jobs that I will need to address, but now I know I can call Colony Construction & Home Improvements and they will take care of me promptly and honestly. If you need any work done to your home, you wont regret calling Colony!!

Review 15 (2021-01-11 - Rating: 5)
We just had another great experience with Colony! After having our roof replaced and leaf guard gutters installed, we had Colony put in new sliding glass doors and create a shiplap accent wall in our family room that turned out beautiful. The entire team is great to work with and they ensured that we were satisfied throughout the process. We already have plans for our next project.

Review 16 (2022-07-02 - Rating: 5)
Screen Installation on a 3rd-floor balcony/porchHerb and his team did a good job figuring out a reasonably-priced solution to installing a screen (approx. 9 x 9) on our 3rd-floor balcony/porch outside our existing railing. It was challenging but they completed the job to our satisfaction despite some hitches in the giddyup--so some of the guys returned to finish up a few details as soon as we apprised Herb and Amonte of them. Things are still difficult in the construction industry (and many others) due to supply chain issues and COVID. Herb and company did their best to keep us posted under the circumstances. I judge a business not only by their products and services but also by how they respond to issues. Colony Construction was very responsive throughout the entire process and gave us good value for our money.

Review 17 (2020-09-25 - Rating: 5)
Great company top to bottom. New detached garage, new pool deck, new front and back doors, wrapped the wood trim on the entire house, new gutters and new vinyl shutters. Herb made the contract process quick and easy and was very professional. Jeremy couldnt have been easier to work with. He was on top of every task thrown at him and very punctual with all dates given. Answered every question I had very promptly. All workers on site were thorough and professional. I give the company an A+, and am completely satisfied with all work completed.

Review 18 (2022-10-04 - Rating: 5)
Carlos was extremely helpful! We had about 8’-10’ of shingles that tore and blew off our ridge cap, which allowed rain to leak into our ceiling. I took pictures from the ground of the damage and roof color, and Carlos came two days later, on a Sunday morning, and did the repair. Cost was exactly what he quoted me, repair was done fast and neat, and he cleaned up the damaged shingles from various parts of the roof where they had landed. He also identified a hole on another part of the roof where another ridge shingle had blown off, we didn’t even notice that one. Fixed on the spot, no extra $$. Carlos is a great guy and a class act. We’ll use Colony again for sure!

Review 19 (2018-10-09 - Rating: 5)
Highly recommend Colony . We have used them for several years for all our home repairs and improvements .Always easy to work with, reliable quotes and work to schedule. We have Used them for roofing, siding, Windows, trim as well as adding a deck and a kitchen remodel. Always quality work, courteous and professional workers. Exceptional performance if dealing with an insurance claim, they work with your best interest in mind. The owner Herb is incredibly knowledgeable and works to get the best solution to every situation.

Review 20 (2024-12-15 - Rating: 5)
Superb quality and workmanship at a fair price.I got five bids for my roof replacement. Herb came out and was great to talk to. Im no roofer, but I have done a ton of research in the last year or so leading up to this project. Herb was the only one of five to point out the necessity of drip edge and proper ventilation. To me, this says a lot about the roofing industry. Many many contractors will happily take your $10k+ and install a roof that will last 1/3 as long as it could if installed properly. Proper intake and exhaust venting is critical, silicone boots, galvanized nails, competently flashed chimney, and other little things need to be done correctly so that the roof lasts as long as possible. Herb was clearly in favor of installing the best possible roof.Colony worked with my budget and I gave them the job. Herb even suggested another shingle color from the one I thought I wanted. This turned out to be a great pick which I love. He also didnt badmouth one shingle maker over another, and was willing to install any of the quality brands on the market.They worked diligently all day, and when I arrived home from work, everything was getting buttoned up and they were starting to clean. They spent more than an hour cleaning up, and I have only found one nail that they missed. Overall, they did an excellent job on the install. Everything is so neat and clean, valleys look perfect, little touches like painting the vent stacks just helps the roof look even more sharp. It was a cold day, and got dark quickly, yet these guys managed to get everything right and did a great job cleaning up and limiting disruption to the neighbors.Cannot say enough good things about my experience. I will be recommending them to anyone in need of a roof or major home improvement project.

Review 21 (2019-10-07 - Rating: 5)
Detached garage - Herb and his team at Colony did a great job on the gage build. I work in industrial construction and have pretty high standards and Colony did not disappoint. Herb was always available to address questions and requests. The garage looks great! As a matter of fact, we have had several people say that it looks like it was built with the house instead of added later.

Review 22 (2021-12-30 - Rating: 5)
I had a branch fall on my roof and put a hole in my roof. I called Colony and they were able to come out and take a look and give me a fair repair price. They were professional, courteous and quick. I was unable to use them because of my own finances. But will defiantly consider using them in the future.

Review 23 (2020-10-31 - Rating: 5)
Colony construction has completed 3 jobs for us in the last 3 months and we could not be happier with their personalism, professionalism, and attention to detail. Between the sales representatives and project managers on the construction and roofing sides to the actual teams that came onsite to do our jobs, we couldn’t have been more impressed. The teams that came out to do the jobs were courteous, respectful, and on time. In addition to that, they were tidy and cleaned up any mess before leaving our property.The work completed includes the replacement of 2 roofs, replacement of a gable vent, the lowering of gutters and replacement of gutter guards, custom pedestal build for our washer and dryer, gutting and replacing all insulation and drywall in our garage and laundry room.We are currently in the works of setting up a 4th job.

Review 24 (2019-10-11 - Rating: 5)
We had contracted out a privacy fence to be installed by this company,,,their estimate was mid range BUT they were available sooner than the others. They will begin tomorrow. Last week, we found a water leak in the attic and suffered damages from Sheetrock, hardwood flooring and insulation as well as mold in a closet area. The mold took this job to a whole other problem. I talked to Herb by phone and he had a crew out the next morning, as well as a dumpster delivered. Anyone experiencing this situation knows remediation is costly (insurance company denied the claim) and Herb worked with us. He pulled a rabbit out of his hat to make this happen. His crew performed the job with professionalism and in a timely manner. We couldn’t ask for more. Unfortunately, we aren’t patient enough to wait through the weekend and will be using someone else to reinstall, however, the fence starts tomorrow as well and I’m at ease knowing his company is handling the job.

Review 25 (2022-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Carlos L. came out to perform an assessment due to a water issue we are having in our house. He was on time, cheerful, and efficient. He did a thorough check on our roof and determined that the flashing, roof nor exhaust outlets were the source of our water problems. As a military family it is hard to always know who you can trust to give you a straight answer and I know Carlos is that kind of guy! Thank you for your time!

Review 26 (2023-02-17 - Rating: 5)
Colony Roofing did an excellent job installing my new roof and replacing the rotten wood beneath. It looks like a new house. Great job!!

Review 27 (2017-04-27 - Rating: 5)
My granite company Quality Stone Concepts, has been working with Herb and the guys at Colony and our jobs have gone smoothly, and all customers have been completely satisfied with Colony. Looking forward to working with them more often.

Review 28 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)
Herb and his team took care of my project from start to finish. They came back and adjusted some flashing they noticed wasnt right on their inspection that I didnt notice. Solid company that was good to work with.

Review 29 (2023-02-24 - Rating: 5)
Colony completed a new roof on our garage. Professional team with a lot of knowledge. Very happy with the work.

Review 30 (2020-11-23 - Rating: 5)
Donnie and his crew were very professional and did excellent work. Jeremy answered all my questions and led the build of our 2nd floor perfectly! Will definitely be calling them back for other projects. Thanks guys love my new space!

Review 31 (2020-01-30 - Rating: 5)
I have had my roof replaced by these guys. Ive had my siding replaced, new windows and had the soffit wrapped. Good bunch of guys. Yep, I would recommend them.

Review 32 (2022-07-11 - Rating: 5)
Great team of people working here. Thanks for such professional coordination and installation. I am very happy with the results of the roof and gutters installed.

Review 33 (2022-07-11 - Rating: 5)
They came out and gave me a quote right away. Then started the job on time and finished sooner than expected. I will definitely be using them in the future.

Review 34 (2022-07-22 - Rating: 5)
Carlos and his crew were excellent!! Highly recommend Colony Roofing!

Review 35 (2019-12-20 - Rating: 5)
Colony Construction is the only team I would call to do work on my house. Herb, Jeremy, and the entire team are the absolute best to work with. They are kind, supportive, respectful, and do fantastic work.I had a leak under the slab and standing water in my first floor. Colony responded quickly and immediately began doing mitigate work and planning for repairs. My entire first floor was torn a part and Colony had all repairs completed quickly and efficiently- including dry wall repairs, new laminate flooring, new carpet, and new paint. My house looks brand new!Not only do they do great work, but they have the best team! Jeremy was in constant communication through the whole process to make sure I understood what to expect and next steps. Herb made negotiating and working with my homeowners insurance a breeze. Chris, Timmy, and Mike did amazing work and were a pleasure to work with. I always felt like Colony had my best interest in mind and was fighting for me. The entire Colony team made a stressful situation easier. Thanks guys!

Review 36 (2020-05-21 - Rating: 5)
From the top down, they are are first class company and get our repeated business. Highly recommended. Very pleasant company to work with. You certainly do not get that feeling of being oversold on a project.