6 Stars out of 5! I…read morewas on the board at my previous condo for 18 years, I have been on my current condo board for eight years, and Home Perfection Contracting is the best and most professional contractor I have ever worked with. They tore off our old exterior stairs structure and siding, waterproofed the entire wall, and installed new siding and a stairs structure that is far superior to the old one. Their integrity and work quality are off the charts. The owner, Ahmad Khreshi, did thorough research before starting our well-planned project. I was impressed by his knowledge of current construction techniques and dedication to doing the job right. There were several problems that required Ahmad to think outside of the box, one being how to install siding under our existing power lines conduit which was mounted to the exterior wall at six different points. Several times, Ahmad's crew discovered water damage due to poor work by our developer. Ahmad was extremely flexible in adding repair of that damage into his work plan on top of the bid-upon work. Ahmad was kind and fair, listened to our concerns, answered our questions, kept us in the loop, worked with us on timing, and gave us a couple breaks. His crew was extremely professional and respectful, taking off their shoes when they had to come through the building and isolating interior work areas with plastic sheet dividers. When our project was completed, Ahmad send us the following. I've never worked with a contractor who followed up with an offer of help like this: "Remember, you can always reach out with any technical building related questions, in any trades. I'm more than happy to give advice and guidance on code matters or general best practices, even if you are hiring other people."

Where to even begin? It took us a year and a half and eight contractors later to find Ahmad and we…read moreare so glad we waited and didn't give up on our garage addition! From start to finish Ahmad and his crew were fantastic. From the very beginning Ahmad provided the most thorough breakdown of what was to be expected, delivered and completed. There were never any surprises, he is one you can trust with your home and treats it as if it's his. He under promised and over delivered. Ahmad and his crew had a keen sense of attention to detail that made us very happy and left the neighbors extremely impressed. He was here everyday and was quick to respond if/when needed. Ahmad was extremely patient, knowledgeable and answered all of the many questions I had morning and night. The crew left the site clean and organized ready for the next day. They worked tirelessly morning and night and were extremely respectful and kind. He is honest and fair and produces fantastic work, something that is rare to come by these days. I will be using Ahmad for all our future Contracting needs! Thank you, Ahmad and crew!

I was looking for a specific service (structural inspection) & started a project request via Yelp…read moreto receive quotes. Bitarchitects provided a prompt response, prompt call phone consultation & next steps. Within 1 week of contact I was able to discuss my concerns, the engineer completed a thorough walk through of my home & gave me ample amount of time view discuss my concerns. More importantly they didn't drag out the walkthrough for hours!! I appreciate the honest responses to help distinguish between normal settlement & items that are concerning. I'm waiting on the written report (inspection was completed one business day before writing this review) to proceed with the fixes. I strongly urge spending time & money on an inspection from a structural engineer before spending $$$$ for repairs that aren't needed. Prior to contacting I had 2 vendors try to sell me solutions for problems I didn't have. The price I paid for the inspection literally saved me $$,$$$. My selection of Bitarchitects was because they heard my initial concern, were quick to provide service, & provided communication from initial inquiry to the day of service.

Oooh! Editing to add photos of the text messages, that the junior assistant and I exchanged, in…read morewhich I alerted him that his approach was likely illegal (as I mention below, MULTIPLE opportunities given to him to walk it back) and which he took to mean I was threatening legal action. Eye roll. What a clown show. Well here's the update that I promised, unfortunately it's not in the direction I was hoping. I got an immediate response to my review below, with multiple requests to remove the review. I stated that I was open to updating or removing it, if things improved, and we ended up having a couple positive meetings. So much so that we elected to continue to work with them on the next phase of the project. So over the weekend (Sept 12-13), they sent us the contract for the next phase. We signed it and sent over the requested payment. I was hopeful! I was mentally drafting a positive update to this review! On Monday I received acknowledgement of receipt of the signed contract. Immediately following that, I got an email that said, and I quote "Before we can resume, please remove the Yelp review so we can start fresh and have a positive experience moving forward as we help you with your project." Guys, my jaw DROPPED. (My husband sent me a simultaneous "WHAT THE F***" text lol) Let me reiterate, we had signed the contract, sent the payment, and THEN received an email saying they wouldn't begin the work until a brand new condition had been met. We were completely floored. But okay, I thought, benefit of the doubt, the guy that sent that email has the position of junior assistant on the website, maybe he doesn't realize that what he's doing - withholding work that has been paid for unless we meet a new requirement that we never agreed to - constitutes a word that rhymes with shmextortion. So I responded that this requirement is unethical, inappropriate, and possibly a breach of contract. I gave him every opportunity to walk it back, and then reached out directly to the firm owner to verify that this was in fact the position that Bitarchitects was taking. The only response I got is that we can terminate the agreement, so that's what we did. To their credit, they processed the refund relatively quickly. So yeah, I don't know. I can only speak to my experience, of course. The other positive reviews indicate that other people have had better experiences with them. But this all does make me wonder if other reviews have been manipulated in a similar manner. So caveat emptor I guess. Because I fully expect they will respond and try to spin this in some way that makes me look like I'm the unreasonable one, I'm attaching screenshots of the actual email exchange (just the initial exchange, because the junior assistant started texting me after that email and it went on for a while, until I went back to email to contact the owner). Redacting names and email addresses as a professional courtesy.

I requested a quote via Yelp. Seth immediately emailed back providing a phone number to continue…read moreour conversation. I called him and he immediately went to work with my request for building a conex box residence in DC. Seth took his time with me and spoke with me like I was his only client. He asked all the right questions and went out of his way to explain the process in detail. He even researched the property while we were talking. All in all, It looks like I won't be needing his services. However, if he treats his clients the same way he treated me (a complete stranger on the phone), you are in good hands.

Seth and his associates have been great to work. Seth helped my wife and I really understand the…read morerenovation process and connected us with his trusted group of builders and subs.

For the past 19+ years, I have used the services provided by Advanced Structural Concepts to aid in…read morethe structural design and integrity of my residential design work. I have been very happy with the service and support I have received from ASC.

Reliable, exceptional, effective, and excellent in their work. I'll always recommend them.read more

I met with Spencer to go over a remodel project. His knowledge and helpfulness were great. The…read moreideas he had for floor plans and space usage were extremely useful. The firm is very professional. Highly recommended.

From the owner: studioSML is a full service architecture firm located in the Washington, DC area…read more It is our belief that Architects add value to any project. We are committed to providing quality designs that enrich the lives of our clients and their greater communities. We focus on providing pleasing and environmentally friendly solutions for historically sensitive and urban focused projects of all sizes ranging from smaller scale renovations through large scale building design and urban planning.

The project was to add a master suite that had a handicapped accessible bathroom to the ground…read morefloor of our home. A deck was also part of the plan. The owner of the business, Kelvin Pierce, came to our house multiple times to discuss changes that we wanted. He was patient with us, and always polite and businesslike. His wife, Susan Pierce, was the architect. Her ingenious plan made it appear that our addition was always part of the house. It turned out beautiful with the bricks from the side of the house being used on the front of the new wing. Otherwise, new bricks never would have matched. Vicki Cecchetti was in charge of ordering bathroom selections, lighting, and other customized options. She was always "right on it" with expertise and knowledge. She gave us options and alternatives to stay "in budget." Dave Porto was the production manager and had a wealth of knowledge about building homes correctly. He checked in periodically. Melvin Menjivar was the on-site project manager. He was creative and unflappable. He went the extra mile to please us and do things correctly. His attention to details was superb. He should be rewarded for his excellent customer service and expertise. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their project manager. Melvin was cooperative in applying any small changes that we asked for. Some changes, however, we had to pay extra for. An example is a light switch on each entrance into the walk-in closet. We only had one switch in the contract. The project started two weeks late because of inspection delays, but finished in ninety days, as planned. Everyone from the carpenter, to the plumber, to the electrician, did their jobs competently and efficiently. The company has skilled and courteous employees, who cleaned up the work site each day. I experienced a disappointing construction project with another local company, so really appreciate when the job is done quickly, as planned. I initially had "sticker shock" with the price, but now understand why the addition cost so much because of the complexity and coordination needed, as well as the number of workers with their specialty skills. I highly recommend this company. Our project didn't intrude much on our privacy, as we had a door between the new wing and our space. The crew were like "family" --they were so considerate and friendly. The owners made sure that their workers had regular working hours and time off on weekends, which says a lot for their work ethic and fairness to their employees.

My husband and I have never found a contractor better than Commonwealth...and we should know. Over…read morethe 25 years since Commonwealth put a major addition on our house in Herndon, VA, we have worked with at least 10 contractors in 4 different states. None could beat Kelvin and Susan, and most couldn't even come close. We wish we could have convinced them to move with us every time we needed to do a home renovation or construction project. Every contractor we've worked with since 1997 has had to listen to us say repeated times, "Let me tell you about this firm we worked with in Virginia" and then we launch into an often extensive tale of the kind of service, care, attention to detail, reliability, and just plain helpful advice throughout the process that we got from Kelvin and Susan. Our favorite story? How Commonwealth's crew dismantled virtually the entire back wall of our house (which included the living room wall, where a 13-year-old's slumber/birthday party was taking place), installed a steel beam, then completely framed the two-story addition, and had it sheathed and under roof--in one day! To this day, my husband wishes he'd bought a keg, set up chairs, and invited the neighbors over to watch--the crew worked like fine choreography and the foreman RAN the entire day. Not only was every bit of the work top notch but the crew protected our slumberers and the rest of the house. Yes, we lived in the house during the entire construction process--something, I realize now, was made possible only because of Susan's and Kelvin's careful planning, and their thoughtfulness in understanding/adapting to our situation (I was running a business--with 3 employees--in one of the rooms that was getting enlarged and whose back wall was removed that day). Now we find ourselves deliriously happy that a contractor at least tells us when the workers are not going to be there; with Kelvin, we never had to guess because he made sure the workers were ALWAYS there. I'm writing this 25 years later because that 13-year-old is now building an addition on her house in Northern Virginia and asked me for recommendations. Can you guess the only name I've offered her?!

"I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!" "I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!"

The tile I liked needed three weeks to come in. He said as much before I paid anything and showed…read moreme two he could have by the weekend, then let me choose.

My wife and I are incredibly happy with our new porch, designed by the talented and professional…read moreKurt West. It was a modest project as far as home remodeling projects go, but Kurt still gave us his full and undivided attention, which meant a lot to us. He patiently answered and provided a quick response to our (many!) questions about the design and construction process, personally visited with us on multiple occasions to go over draft designs and flooring/roofing/coloring samples, and was extremely helpful in working with our structural engineer and construction contractor (since we had some foundation and drainage issues that were also being repaired). His design advice, based on his many years of experience, was superb, and he actually ended up saving us tens of thousands of dollars based on his input on our concurrent foundation/drainage project. Kurt is a true artist, and a really nice guy as well. He did an amazing job for us, and we can't wait to work with him again on our next remodeling project. Thank you, Kurt!

From the owner: West Workshop Architects is an award-winning contemporary architecture and design studio focusing…read moreon residential, commercial and public art projects. Kurt West, a registered Architect, founded the firm in 2017 and provides leadership in project design and firm operations. The firm's collaborative design process translates clients' desires into unique, practical and enduring solutions that exceed customer expectations. The firm operates offices in Alexandria, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Kevin Wyllie has helped us with several major home projects. He designed our 300sqft family room…read moreaddition with a beautiful stone walk-out patio. He not only designed the space to meet our desires and needs, but he was involved daily with our contractor to ensure that the construction reflected the vision of his design and our desires as client. We have been very, very happy with the result in the two years since it was built. Recently Kevin was involved with the design of our renovated master bathroom. We did a complete rebuild of the space, expanding it by about 50% to absorb a former closet space. The result is fantastic - a beautiful and totally functional room. Kevin's greatest strength is his ability to listen to desires and iteratively adapt his design to his client's input. He is a pleasure to work with, a friendly and kind person, and strives to acheive the best result for all. And he stands by his work. He has wonderful working relations with several contractors and craftsman and we have benefited greatly by employing these talented people. We cannot provide a stronger recommendation for Paperspace.

Kevin helped my family with a porch on our deck and his professionalism was by far outstanding in…read morehis interest to make the project pleasing and functional. In the end we settled on a pergola due to county codes for our property and Kevin was more then willing to guide us through the process. I would recommend his company for any remodel project as he is detail oriented and truly cares about its looks as well as functionality.