Give Me Shelter

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7x Best of Houzz winner

Locally owned

19 years in business

New Castle's Detail Oriented Whole Home Remodeling Firm, Since 2001

Give Me Shelter, LLC is a remodeling company headquartered in Newark, Delaware. In business since 2001, Give Me Shelter, LLC excels in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality work in a timely manner Our goal is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of our construction team. We strive to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas, including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. Our team maintains the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers.

Services Provided

Backsplash Installation, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Plumbing, Bathroom Remodeling, Bathtub Installation, Cabinet Installation, Custom Pantries, Custom Walk-in Closets, Floor Leveling, Flooring Installation, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Kitchen Plumbing, Kitchen Remodeling, Laminate Flooring Installation, Lighting Installation, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Project Management, Shower Installation, Tile Cutting, Tile Installation, Vanity Installation, Vinyl Flooring Installation, Wood Floor Installation, Baseboard Installation, Crown Molding Installation, Deck Building, Deck Repair, Drywall Installation, Exterior Door Installation, General Contracting, Porch Design & Construction, Siding Installation, Siding Repair, Sliding Door Installation, Soffit Installation, Soffit Repair, Trim Work, Wainscoting, Wheelchair Ramp Installation, Window Installation, Window Replacement, Kitchen Renovations

Areas Served

Bear, Brookside, Chesapeake City, Delaware City, Elkton, Elsmere, Glasgow, Greenville, Hockessin, Kirkwood, Landenberg, Montchanin, New Castle, New London, Newark, Newport, North Star, Pike Creek, Pike Creek Valley, Port Penn, Saint Georges, Wilmington, Wilmington Manor, Arden, Ardencroft, Ardentown, Claymont, Middletown, Odessa, Rockland, Townsend, Winterthur, Yorklyn

Projects

Contemporary ensuite bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, beige tiles, brown tiles, glass tiles, white walls, a submerged sink and beige floors.

Business Details

Business Name

Give Me Shelter

Phone Number

+1 302-307-4183

Website

www.givemeshelterllc.com

Address

Newark, DE 19702

Typical Job Cost

$1000 - $150000

Cost are project based and are also determined by the materials selected.

Licence Number

DE Lic# giveme

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HU-539048016

Excellent detailing on the herringbone pattern floor tile. The vanity top was updated, lighting and a fresh coat of paint. He does a superb job and we will definitely work with GiveMe Shelter agaiRead Full Review

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27 Reviews for Give Me Shelter

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5.0|27 reviews

Work Quality

4.8

Communication

5.0

Value

4.8

Adam Protano

We hired Rich from Give Me Shelter for a laundry room renovation, and could not be more pleased with the result! He was very organized and easy to work with throughout the process and truly is a master of his craft. He handled everything himself from demolition, flooring, plumbing, tile installation and hanging our new cabinets. It was so nice to be able to work with him directly on everything rather than companies who send in various subcontractors to cover all the required aspects of a job. Rich does it all! Despite being a one man crew we were very impressed with his ability to complete all work on schedule as stated in the contract. He goes above and beyond what we expected and has an incredible attention to detail in all aspects of his work. The details of the job were laid out in the contract in an easy to understand format ahead of time, and his prices are very competitive. If you're looking to do home renovations look no further! You'll be hard pressed to find a better option than Rich. We are also planning a few other renovations this year and will be using him without hesitation for all of our home renovation needs!

17 February, 2023

Ro and N Duncans

Rich is fantastic, honest l , and dependable. He was so accommodating to my hectic and unpredictable schedule. I had a small flood from a clogged pipe, which caused some water damage. He fixed my basement ceiling , my floors on the first floor, my light fixtures, amongst other things!! Highly recommended!! You cannot go wrong with Rich Shorter!!

29 December, 2022

HU-773460843

Rich did an excellent job. Our project required several trips to our home to work with other contractors. Rich accommodated our schedule and made working with the countertop installers a breeze. Rich stayed on target with our finish date. And if there were any items that needed additional attention, Rich came right back to make sure that the finished project met with our approval. Job well done Rich. We will be calling you again. Thanks

21 June, 2022

Victoria Innes

Rich did an amazing job installing a new tile floor in our bathroom. He is a perfectionist! Our house is a little older and the floor needed to be level before the tile could be installed. His attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction was just what this project needed. You can tell by the photo, perfection achieved! Be prepared to plan your project early, Rich is in demand :) Thank you, Rich. Hope to work with you again in the future.

15 October, 2021

Dionne Drayton

I contacted Richard in regards to installing new flooring, back splash, and a few other items that I needed done. My first project was to replace the carpet with flooring. Richard was helpful and very patient. I didn't know much about flooring, so he assisted by suggesting flooring based on the needs of my family. I was so pleased with the work! Richard is very professional, efficient and down to earth. He's very meticulous about his craft. In addition to the flooring, I had a backsplash added and a wall in my kitchen was completely blank, so that was finished with stacked stone, and it really made my kitchen pop! This was also a suggestion, which I couldn't be more happy about. He installed new lights in my kitchen, mounted my tv, installed a faucet in the kitchen, and a ceiling fan in my living room. I couldn't be more ecstatic with his work, and hopefully I can get on his schedule in 2021. I look forward to working with him again! :)

23 January, 2021

Keondra

Rich helped us after a pipe burst in our home. He replaced our hardwood and ceilings on our main floor, ceilings in the basement, and flooring and vanity in our 3rd level bathroom. He did great work! We were very pleased. He's hardworking, knowledgeable, honest and super professional. We look forward to working with him again in the future.

22 December, 2020

niquanlee

The contractor was on time and does great work. He has done my kitchen in the past so we had him come back and to our bathroom. Unbelievable job and great job meeting out tight timeline.

23 August, 2020

Denise Janowiak

I had several repairs that had to be made in order to go to closing on my property. My initial contractor dropped the ball and did not get the repairs completed by the deadline. I pleaded for an additional few days to get the repairs done. Rich Shorter at Give Me Shelter was recommended by a friend. I called him and he was able to get an estimate to me, do the repairs and get the paperwork to me for closing within 72 hours. He provided top notch quality work. I will definitely use Give Me Shelter again!

20 August, 2020

Greg Altemus

Rich did a great job on the tile work in our bathroom. We would highly recommend Rich for your next project.

22 April, 2020

HU-539048016

This is our first time working with Rich. He completed the powder room within 3 days. Excellent detailing on the herringbone pattern floor tile. The vanity top was updated, lighting and a fresh coat of paint. He does a superb job and we will definitely work with GiveMe Shelter again!

13 November, 2019

Danielle Martin

Rich really helped my out when I was having trouble replacing the flooring in my new house. He set aside time to fit me in his schedule last minute to install the flooring and trim and the result looks amazing. He takes the time to make sure the work is high quality and the little extra touches really make the end result look even better.

30 July, 2019

Anne Cloud

Rich is amazing. His workmanship is outstanding and is extremely thorough. Rich had several projects to complete in my home and I could not be happier with his work. He started the project when he stated that he would and the cost was reasonable for all the work that he did. I would highly recommend hiring Rich, especially if you want a job done the right way.

29 July, 2019

Gwen Anderson

Rechard's work is high quality and he is extremely reliable. Once he started working on our project (main bathroom remodel, first floor hardwood flooring, installation of pantry/laundry), he worked on it daily until he was done. Such a refreshing and rare work ethic to find in a contractor. We are now reaching back out to Rechard to discuss our next home project!

1 September, 2018

Mike Casteel

My wife Lara and I hired Give Me Shelter (Rich), and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We had been waiting, debating, and negotiating with a prior contractor that we hired when we had a traumatic experience happen to our house, and we decided to switch and go with Rich. Well, Rich came in and finished the project in less than three weeks that kept us out of our house for three months. He did our entire kitchen remodel, which consisted of cabinetry, counters, painting, and appliances. He essentially fixed everything the prior contractor had failed to do the first time around, and he did it with ease. He gave us our home back. Rich is someone who will gather information, bring that info and data to you, and get your input before he makes any moves. This is extremely refreshing after the experience my wife and I had this year. If you want an honest contractor who will be straight forward with you rather than cut corners, he’s your guy. I would recommend him to anyone.

15 July, 2018Last modified:17 July, 2018

Paula and Steve Karol

Rich resiliently remodeled our bathroom,its absolutely beautiful. We couldn't be more pleased with his work. He worked throughout the day while my husband and myself worked, he even worked a few late nights to make the deadline he gave us. He was every informative when it came to explaining what was taking place and what part of the project would come next. He was very polite with a wonderful personalty and he kept his work space very clean as well as my home. We will definitely be calling him for our next home projects. If you are thinking about having an up do in your home this is your guy.

20 May, 2018

Jeanette Sandleben

I can't say enough great things about Richard Shorter. He did a big project for me in my garage, insulated my water pipes in the attic, vented the bath vent and dryer vent to the side of the house and installed an outlet for my garage door. He is prompt, meticulous, leaves the area cleaner than when he started, is very knowledgeable and an expert contractor. I will be using him again to assemble my shed and probably other things that need to be done around the home I just purchased. He also has reasonable pricing. You can't get a better expert contractor for your job.

19 May, 2018Last modified:19 May, 2018

Gavin Pedrick

Rich was a pleasure to work with. He was able to work around my crazy work schedule without issue. I really enjoy my new master bathroom! The job was complete quickly even with a few surprises once demolition started. I’d recommend Rich to anyone.

4 May, 2018

Christopher Rue

Give Me Shelter delivers excellent, skilled work with quality customer service! I highly recommend this company to you for all of your housing project and construction needs!

16 January, 2018

egodson

Rich was an absolute pleasure to have in our home. He was always prompt, polite and courteous. He went above and beyond for us, ensuring that everything went smoothly with the floor installation. I highly recommend him for any contracting work!

8 November, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Thank you for your review. This helps me tremendously. I know how important your time is. I appreciate you taking the time to write a review.

Debbie Lynn Brown

Hello, I want to thank Mr. Shorter for the opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for a job well done. He effectively communicated all aspects of what he was going to do step by step with several projects assigned within my home. He patients, consideration, trust and attention to detail were outstanding. In addition, the project was not performed until an estimate was given and approved. His kind spirit and warm personality is unique. Hiring Mr. Shorter was one of the best business decisions I had to make for my home for beautiful enhancements to my home. I can’t wait to hire him for the next phase. Thanks

29 June, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Thank you so much for your kind review, very appreciated!

C. D. Murray

Give Me Shelter staff replaced my damaged roof. The job was completed and done very professionally and in the agreed time. The staff were knowledgeable and skilled in their work. I would highly recommend them for your work.

17 June, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Thank you so much for your kind words, very much appreciated!

Jack Bartling

They have done many improvements to my home since 2008 and have always been the best, from window to door replacement, aluminum siding to tile work to hot water heater replaced or painting,cabinet replacement etc!

30 May, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Many thanks for this review, i am glad you like the improvements we made to your home!

Rich Elliott

Give Me Shelter has completed a number of jobs for me at our house near the University of Delaware Campus. He always completes the jobs within the time frame promised and his results have always been as described or expected. Richard Shorter, who is the owner/operator, is a competent hard working professional who conducts his business the manner you would want all of your contractors to follow. He is fair, honest, effective, and delivers what he promises. I hired Give Me Shelter for several projects over the course of the past 6 years (since 2011). Those projects included: -installing a built-in desk -repairing concrete steps -installing new light fixtures -installing ice maker kit in refrigerator -repairing various plumbing leaks

28 May, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Thank you for this outstanding review, it was a pleasure working with you!

Jennifer Estep

Give Me Shelter built cabinets, bench, replaced a built in microwave, minor repairs inside and outside our home. Each project, we received a written estimate and a start date. Rich is always professional and courteous. Most importantly, Rich is a honest and trustworthy man. I would recommend this business to everyone.

24 May, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Thank you Jennifer for leaving me such a nice review, it means a lot to me.

Keith Law

Rich's work is meticulous, he finished a day ahead of schedule, and he was incredibly easy to work with. He was great about giving us updates on his progress and very courteous throughout. I'd hire him again without any hesitation whatsoever.

12 May, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Thanks a lot for this review, i hope to be able to work with you again in the near future.

Clarence Travis

Really Great company. Fantastic work and punctual. The estimate that was giving was the charge. I used this company multiple times and highly recommend to anyone who is looking for outstanding efficient work.

6 May, 2017

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

I value your feedback and thanks again for this outstanding review!

niquanlee

I had a complete Kitchen Remodel, (flooring, Cabinets, Plumbing, electrical, Granite and Backsplash) wainscoting, French door install and other flooring in my home. Rich did an AMAZING JOB. He was always around, answered his phone and has intelligent feedback to my questions.

30 March, 2016

Comment from Give Me Shelter:

Thank you for this amazing review, i really do appreciate it!

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Commented: hi! where is the gray area rug from?Not sure where the rug is from. It was owned by the company that did the staging. Don’t recall which one that was.

1 October, 2020

Commented: Who makes the flooring?I’d have to look into it. I think it came from the PA Home Store in Feasterville, PA. It’s one of their water resistant laminates.

29 July, 2020

Commented: Kitchen remodel: shoe molding to match cherry floor or white cabinets?I overlooked that scenario. In that case it may be best to do it all to match the floor, so everything would look consistent. What I thought was a wall, I now see is a fridge panel. I would still look...

14 April, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: My new master bathMarble will work on the shower floor. Apply a sealer to the marble. I usually use an epoxy grout, which doesn't need to be sealed and won't discolor, but a properly installed non sanded concrete grout...

25 June, 2015 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Help covering electric boxUnless you know it's there, you most likely won't see it. Either paint it the wall color or leave it how it is. You'll still see it every time because you know it's there.

17 March, 2015 in Design Dilemma

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