Frangu? Fragu? Fangu? for kitchen reno

A while back a number of BSers were highly recommending an all-around contractor/carpenter/handyman with a name like this — an African guy, I think — but now I can’t find him on the board. Any idea who I’m talking about? I wanted to get a bid from him to do my kitchen: Ikea guts, custom doors, new countertop, tiling, built-in bench, bit of a wall etc. An architect has done the drawings, we spec’d out the Ikea, appliances etc. Need some help sourcing wood & some custom inner-cabinet hardware. If you can’t tell me this guy’s name, other recco’s appreciated.   tx

Judith51

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago

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CGmodern | 13 years and 7 months ago

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I’ve recommended **Mentor Frangu** here, he did my kitchen and bath…but i wonder if he’s who you’re thinking of (he’s albanian….not african)? His company is called Altina Tile (917-692-6234) and they specialize in kitchens and baths…and i have to say he is really great and reasonbly priced. you can check out photos and info on my blog (link below) or email me “jackielnx at gmail dot com”:
http://designsmitten.blogspot.com/2011/04/k-i-t-c-h-e-n-d-o-n-e.html

levicapland | 13 years and 7 months ago

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 Thanks for the post. I would love to bid on your appliances. I wholesale appliances to the public. @ Ilovestoops I responded to a post of yours as well. I am certain I will save you money + all my prices include tax and delivery. I am listed in the brownstoner directory. All my contact info is there. Thanks! Levi Capland
SoHo Appliances

ilovestoops | 13 years and 7 months ago

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Ben Ligotti recently installed my kitchen.  He’s done lots of other work for me and for people I’ve recommended him to and everyone thinks he’s great and a pleasure to work with.  He’s licensed and insured. He can be reached on 516-659-1052\.  Good luck with your renovation!

devon | 13 years and 7 months ago

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Mark he is a general contractor he is doing over my kitchen now.his number is 347 341 0482 give him a call