Certified Women General Contractors LLC (CGWC)

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Introduction

Certified Women General Contractors (CWGC) was developed to take the fear/ intimidation/ drama factor out of general contracting for women (and men of course!). You deserve a clean job devoid of being hit on, asked to babysit (true story) or worse, having a price inflated - because ‘you just don’t know any better.’ We are your advocates, project managers, designers and most importantly - experienced general contractors. We have 25 years of experience. We’ve heard the horror stories… “One guy saw that I lived alone and began to bring wine to my house during my project! I just wanted my ceiling painted.” “I did not like a job that was done in my home and when I said something the guy stood over me as if he was going to hit me. I was completely terrified.” “I wonder if male contractors tell male homeowners stories about their mom or kids to get out of coming back for weeks. Especially when you drive by a job site and see his car - and with no mom or kid in sight. SMH.” “I’m a man and I was scared about my wife handling our home reno project. Not because she’s not 100% capable. Believe me she is. But because she always encounters a mess of issues until I step in. And guess what? I know 75% less than she’s does about home improvement. CWGC levels the playing field for EVERYONE. They price fair, are straight up with their advice, and do what they say period. Lindsey is a pit bull and will fight for your every need from beginning to end.” Let CWGC provide you with a landmark residential or commercial renovation experience through the most stellar, highly vetted women and men (!) GCs and specialists in the Tri-state area. Our rates are fair and inclusive. We have contractors that can meet (almost) any price! **Also - Ask about our unique stone options for countertops, fireplaces, backsplashes, and more!**

Overview

Hired 14 times

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15 employees

27 years in business

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2023

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Maria F.

Oct 7, 2024

My wife and I had our basement done this past June and couldn't be happier! Lindsey and her crew did a top notch job and she kept the redo within our price range. Her crew was accommodating to our schedule of three days a week, while maintaining a clean environment for us to continue living here in our small ranch house. As with any refurbishing we hit some snags along the way, and Lindsey provided us with wonderful options that not only fit our budget but also provided quality upgrades to our home! Lindsey is the real deal!!

Diana P.

Oct 3, 2024

Lindsey is an invaluable asset to anyone looking to make renovations to their home. She is very detail oriented, brings great suggestions to the table, and is an excellent resource for money-saving options along the way. She manages the project budget and sounds the warning bells if decisions will impact that budget so the homeowners can make their own choices about spending more than originally planned. She also keeps a tight watch on the scope of the project as initially agreed upon, and is wholly upfront and transparent about the costs associated with edging beyond that scope when necessary. Finally, as the GC she supervises her subcontractors continually to make sure the quality of work meets her high standards and has no qualms whatsoever about taking whatever steps are needed - at her own expense if needed - to "fix" anything that wasn't completed in a manner that lives up to her expectations. And she's a genuine and sincere human being on top of it all ... can't recommend her highly enough!

Tanya E.

Jul 11, 2022

CWGC is highly capable, delivers quality work and is quick. We had them retile our master bathroom shower, floor and remodel our entire kitchen. The project could not have gone better.

Sundararaman S.

Nov 12, 2022

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Lindsey and her team were excellent. They did a great job for my basement - great attention to detail, punctual but best of all she was always responsive. There were several changes / issues that came up (no fault of them) but she was very professional and proactive in communicating with us and helping us find solutions way over and beyond the job. She is very dedicated, constantly overseeing and solving problems and making sure everything comes together nicely. She also helped us pick colors and finish out the design choices. Overall we were delighted about how the basement came together and will always recommend her to anyone looking to do any home improvement projects.

Details: Complete plans or drawings • Basement • Replace parts of existing structure • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Home • I am the owner

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Eva R.

Sep 19, 2022

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The workers always came when they said they would. They were polite and no nonsense. Lindsey was attentive and responded to all my requests. She explained everything and was transparent. She also had a lot of great ideas. I have recommended her to friends and neighbors

Details: Full remodel of bathroom • Update style • Family bath (shared by everyone) • Home

Bathroom Remodel

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License Type: Home Improvement Contractor (NJ)

License verified on 9/30/2024

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Lindsey Holmes

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Don’t settle for the cheapest. You will pay in the long run. Ensure that your contractors will work straight through your project vs staying in your home for a year (happens way too often), because they are working multiple projects to make up for the ‘cheap’ labor they’ve quoted you.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Through our project management expertise aka type A personalities, we love to manage our projects while our clients simply do their day to day. If we are allowed - because we love our type A clients too - we will create design concepts and manage materials as well. We start with a consultation to brainstorm on color schemes, materials, and even budget.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 25 years on the job experience. I have been a licensed real estate broker, have personally owned and parceled over 100 properties managing my own work since 18 years old, and served as a project manager in various other entrepreneurial enterprises. Above all - I’m a natural born fighter. So advocating is my thing. I believe that people should be comfortable in their homes and believe it or not this process can be as well. If managed correctly

Certified Women General Contractors LLC (CGWC)

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