--- title: "PKsurroundings" description: "PKsurroundings is an Exeter design firm hired to plan a kitchen or bathroom and then see the build through. On its Houzz profile the company describes itse" doc_version: "2026-10-21" last_updated: "2026-10-21" --- # PKsurroundings **Trade:** Bathroom Remodel · **Address:** 20 Water St Ste 2, Exeter, NH 03833 · **Phone:** (603) 817-6347 · **Website:** http://www.pksurroundings.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 17 reviews across 5 sources. 94% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read PKsurroundings is an Exeter design firm hired to plan a kitchen or bathroom and then see the build through. On its Houzz profile the company describes itself as a residential design team specializing in kitchen and custom cabinetry solutions for the entire home. A 2024 Google reviewer said the company was very clear on timelines and how everything would work. A 2024 customer thanked Janice, Debbie and Becky and said they took care of everything from start to finish. A 2024 reviewer said their home was demoed and renovated and thanked the company for a new first floor. A 2022 customer wrote that Janice asks how you use your space and starts there, and that Debbie manages every logistics detail and keeps you in the loop. A 2018 Houzz customer hired PKsurroundings to design two bathrooms and to hire and oversee a contractor to build them. A 2017 customer said a microwave was replaced after a mishap during installation, and that a chipped cabinet door was replaced at no charge. A 2016 customer said the company did two bathrooms and a kitchen after weeks of designing and redesigning. A 2016 customer said a two-bathroom job took much longer to complete than expected, mostly due to things outside the company's control. A 2022 Google reviewer said the phone was never answered and the voicemail was full. A local business news site, nhbr.com, lists "PKsurroundings in Exeter" as a winner for "Elegance for Entertaining." **Strengths:** - Kitchen design — a 2016 customer said Janice helped design the kitchen - Builder oversight — a 2018 customer had them hire and oversee the contractor - A replaced microwave — a 2017 customer said an installation mishap was made right **Concerns:** - Unanswered phone — a 2022 customer found the voicemail full - A long bathroom job — a 2016 customer said it ran longer than expected ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a residential design team specializing in kitchen and custom cabinetry _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): PKsurroundings is your residential design team, specializing in kitchen and custom cabi…” - A 2024 customer said the company was very clear on timelines and how everything would work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREazYtQjZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb80789acf6d20c97!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDk6-B6gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ PKsurroundings is an incredible company to work with if you're considering any kind of remodel. From start to finish, they were there eve…” - A 2024 reviewer thanked the company for a new first floor after the home was demoed and renovated _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEOEl5YThRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb80789acf6d20c97!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICD8Iya8QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Pksurroundings could not have been a more positive experience. They are incredible at what they do. The process felt seamless due to the…” - A 2018 customer hired PKsurroundings to design two bathrooms and to hire and oversee a contractor to build them _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ I hired PKsurroundings to design 2 bathrooms and to hire and oversee a contractor to build them. I was very pleased with the finished pro…” - A 2017 customer said a microwave was replaced after an installation mishap and a chipped cabinet door was replaced at no charge _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ Janice and Debbie are top notch professionals. From start to finish on our kitchen project they were super. The paid attention to our con…” - A 2016 customer said the company did two bathrooms and a kitchen _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ The team at PKsurroundings was great to work with. They did two bathrooms and a kitchen for us and patiently worked through weeks of desi…” - A 2016 customer said a two-bathroom job took much longer than expected, mostly for reasons outside the company's control _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ Janice and Debbie were so helpful putting together ideas for our 2 bathrooms. They were always available during the construction phase to…” - A 2022 reviewer said the phone was never answered and the voicemail was full _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQycjl5SElBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb80789acf6d20c97!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2r9yHIA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Never answered the phone. Voice mail was full. Moving on.....” - nhbr.com lists PKsurroundings in Exeter as a winner for Elegance for Entertaining _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://www.nhbr.com/residential-designs-honored-by-nh-home-magazine/) — “nhbr.com — Winner 1: PKsurroundings in Exeter for Elegance for Entertaining” - [Local News](https://manchester.inklink.news/winning-residential-designs-honored-at-2018-nh-home-design-awards/) — “manchester.inklink.news — Winner 1: PKsurroundings in Exeter for Elegance for Entertaining” - 4.7 stars from 15 Google ratings and 5.0 stars from 28 Houzz ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PKsurroundings&query_place_id=ChIJ_9Gi8VTu4okRlwzS9qyJB7g) — “Google: 4.7★ from 15 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 28 ratings” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ I hired PKsurroundings to design 2 bathrooms and to hire and oversee a contractor to build them. I was very pleased with the finished pro…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ The team at PKsurroundings was great to work with. They did two bathrooms and a kitchen for us and patiently worked through weeks of desi…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ Janice and Debbie were so helpful putting together ideas for our 2 bathrooms. They were always available during the construction phase to…” - Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ Janice and Debbie were amazing. From start to finish, we felt very taken care of! The kitchen remodel which could have felt like a nightm…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ Janice and Debbie are top notch professionals. From start to finish on our kitchen project they were super. The paid attention to our con…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936) — “5★ The team at PKsurroundings was great to work with. They did two bathrooms and a kitchen for us and patiently worked through weeks of desi…” - Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEOEl5YThRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb80789acf6d20c97!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICD8Iya8QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Pksurroundings could not have been a more positive experience. They are incredible at what they do. The process felt seamless due to the…” ## License NH doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one. ## Sources - [Official Website](http://www.pksurroundings.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PKsurroundings&query_place_id=ChIJ_9Gi8VTu4okRlwzS9qyJB7g): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/pksurroundings-pfvwus-pf~2114047936): 5.0★ from 28 ratings - [Local News](https://www.nhhomemagazine.com/the-faces-of-kitchen-and-bath-design/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PKsurroundings&query_place_id=ChIJ_9Gi8VTu4okRlwzS9qyJB7g): 4.7★ from 15 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Winner 1: PKsurroundings in Exeter for Elegance for Entertaining” — nhbr.com — https://www.nhbr.com/residential-designs-honored-by-nh-home-magazine/ - “Winner 1: PKsurroundings in Exeter for Elegance for Entertaining” — manchester.inklink.news — https://manchester.inklink.news/winning-residential-designs-honored-at-2018-nh-home-design-awards/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Smirti · 2024-04-13**: PKsurroundings is an incredible company to work with if you're considering any kind of remodel. From start to finish, they were there every step of the way and were very clear on timelines and how everything would work. We can't wait to use them again! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom LeClair · 2024-03-27**: I can't say enough wonderful things about the team at PK Surroundings. They were great to work with on the entire project. It's very hard to find a team that is capable of creating wonderful solutions and is able execute the project. They took care of everything from start to finish. What a grea… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Lux · 2024-03-23**: Pksurroundings could not have been a more positive experience. They are incredible at what they do. The process felt seamless due to their organization and communication. They communicated clearly, managed expectations, were honest, and meticulous. In addition to these hard to find qualities, they… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · margaret theobald · 2022-07-22**: You can look far and wide but you will not find a better team to design and coordinate your project than Janice and Debbie. I’m glad I was committed to “shopping locally”, otherwise I would not have found them. Janice asks how you use your space and starts there.The design work is exquisite. Debbie … - **1/5 · Google Reviews · mark ouellette · 2022-05-28**: Never answered the phone. Voice mail was full. Moving on..... - **5/5 · Houzz · Susan Blanchard · 2018-06-24**: We loved working with PK surroundings. Both Janice and Debbie were very responsive to our needs and concerns. Janice managed to tease out the type of kitchen we wanted; no easy task considering we had few design ideas ourselves and we tended to disagree on a lot! She picked up cues from visiting our… - **5/5 · Houzz · Paula Singer · 2018-04-26**: I hired PKsurroundings to design 2 bathrooms and to hire and oversee a contractor to build them. I was very pleased with the finished project. Both PK surroundings and the contractor they chose were professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. The picture I've included shows the shower of one… - **5/5 · Houzz · Paula and Bill Munch · 2018-04-17**: Janice and Debbie were amazing. From start to finish, we felt very taken care of! The kitchen remodel which could have felt like a nightmare was actually fun. Their quick responses to any issue or question were answered immediately. They have a wonderful eye for design - we could not be happier with… - **5/5 · Houzz · themagpie · 2017-01-03**: Janice and Debbie are top notch professionals. From start to finish on our kitchen project they were super. The paid attention to our concerns and needs and made sure we were 100% satisfied. There was a mishap during installation of our microwave and even though it wasn't technically their fault- th… - **5/5 · Houzz · Heidi Yapp · 2016-04-04**: The team at PKsurroundings was great to work with. They did two bathrooms and a kitchen for us and patiently worked through weeks of designing and redesigning until we were completely satisfied. They did an amazing job of creating spaces that really met our needs. You can see pictures here: http://w… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-18T03:08:11.401Z. Cite as: PKsurroundings — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/pksurroundings-exeter) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/pksurroundings-exeter ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)