It was time to replace our wood burning insert (which we had previously converted from an open wood…read moreburning fireplace) with an electric fireplace. I looked at three known fireplace businesses in the area including the company that put in my current insert. I chose American Professional for many reasons. Initial contact was competent and courteous. The assessment was performed by Lyle who was knowledgeable and always available before, during and after the sale. The installation was super professional. The team that came to the house put plastic around the job site (floor to ceiling), ensured that I understood what was happening at each step and the end result was amazing! Best overall value with best price for a better product! I heartily recommend this company based on my personal experience. I couldn't be happier with my experience!

I have used American Chimney and Masonry twice in last five years. Five years ago I had them…read morerebuild my firebox on the fireplace. Their pricing was fair and they did an excellent job. Then a few months ago I needed an inspection of the fireplace for my HOA. Again their pricing was fair, they were punctual and did an excellent job. They are my go-to fireplace people. I recommend them highly!!

The estimate for pointing the brick on my house reasonable and Dashawn was very easy to talk with…read more The process was explained in detail, and Dashawn and his crew arrived on time and completed the job with excellent results. I will definitely work with D&D Brick And Masonry again. Duane Sutton.

D&D Brick & Masonry was QUICK to come out and give a FREE quote and even BETTER service and…read moreprofessionalism when it came to getting the job DONE! We got his information from an ad on the side of the road and they came out and did the job with quickness, professionalism and at a great price. I look forward to doing business with them again since I have more work in my yard and on my property. I HIGHLY recommend doing your concrete, stone, brick and other masonry projects with them!

Don't hire this company! I had a horrible experience when I used it. I was completely dissatisfied…read morewith the workmanship and the job was not completed as contracted. The work done was abysmal. No joke, a friend asked me if it was one of my DIY projects. At the time, it was late evening with dim lighting. Still, he noticed the bad workmanship. I felt like an idiot having paid nearly $4,000 for this work. One important thing to know is that this business is NOT licensed, in neither MD nor DC. For MD, the license number published in one of the craigslist ads has more digits than assigned by the state. Unfortunately, I didn't do my due diligent to checkout this information beforehand. You can verify the lack of license with both principality online (see below). The representative from MD even checked for an expired license and didn't find one. MD License Verification: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_search/OP_search.cgi?calling_app=HIC::HIC_qselect DC License Verification: http://pivs.dcra.dc.gov//BBLV/Default.aspx Upfront, Nathaniel (Nate) Boyce Jr, the owner, exhibited normal business etiquette. Don't be fooled--he became extremely rude and combative later. After I paid the deposit, my business dealings with him went downhill. Multiple delays occurred before he completed the job. For each delay, he provided some ridiculous excuse. Yes, this company provided me the lowest bid, but didn't perform the job as agreed. Therefore, this bid was higher ultimately. I paid more money for the work done than I would have paid the other contractor with a slightly higher bid. Worst, I will need to have the work redone eventually. I would not recommend Boyce Masonry for any kind of work. The owner is rude and unprofessionally. Moreover, the work done was sub-par. I'm not alone in my experience; checkout this blog: https://stevekelton.wordpress.com/

Contractor has taken the deposit money and never returned. It has been 4 months with no work…read more Contractor is unlicensed, uninsured, unbounded in DC. You have no recourse to be made whole.

If I could give zero stars I would. They had a delayed start, delayed finish, and now it is almost…read morethree weeks after the promised start date and it is still not complete. This is insane because we were promised a day of construction only. They also did not listen to what we wanted to the point my dad had to go out there and physically show them how to do their job. They left trash in my yard, and what they did throw away was in the incorrect bin! They put wet cement in my recycle bin (great!) and I STILL can not use my parking pad or back yard. Oh, not to mention they had to remove my gate to do the job the left it on my neighbors gate so she couldn't use her garage either and I had to move it by myself. I am extremely frustrated and have been calling and texting them to come finish the job and they keep giving me days they will show up and never do. Do yourself a favor and use another company.

From the owner: At MD Concrete Creation & Services, we bring your vision to life with expert craftsmanship,…read morereliable service, and a commitment to quality. From driveways and patios to custom concrete creations, our team delivers durable, beautiful results tailored to your needs. Whether it’s residential or commercial, we handle every project with precision, care, and professionalism—because your satisfaction is our foundation.

Villa Construction was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend them for your hardscape and…read morelandscaping needs. Professional and courteous crew that kept us informed throughout the project, and we are very happy with the outcome. Thanks Gil and Alejandro take care

Gil/Alejandro and crew! You were fast/clean/professional and did a great job. Very impressed with…read morehow you left yard looking better than it was! We recommend highly! They were on time and finished ahead when they said they would!

I received several estimates for repaving the driveway and it was an easy decision to go with the…read moreKeith Allison proposal. This was the only company that offered me a solution other than completely ripping out the old driveway and installing a brand new driveway. Instead, they explained that the foundation of the driveway was in good shape overall and then what we really needed to do was resurface the driveway. Much less expensive and the driveway looks awesome. Communications with Pete were excellent, he's incredibly responsive and worked closely with me on the estimate and all scheduling. And then the job was completed by Keith, his son, and a couple of other guys, and they did an outstanding job! I highly recommend Keith Allison Paving, you will not be disappointed! Thank you again guys!

I want to share my very positive experience with Keith Allison Paving. After having difficulty…read morefinding a local company available, I contacted Keith Allison Paving and an appraiser arrived within a couple of days. He recommended driveway resurfacing instead of resealing to ensure a long-term fix for the large cracks, which I agreed to at a fair price. The team did an excellent job. They used quality materials and professional machinery to remove part of the old asphalt and to lay and smooth the new top layer perfectly. I appreciated the thorough cleanup, including using leaf blowers, hosing down the street, and carefully arranging the bordering grass. I definitely recommend Keith Allison Paving

Due to a break-in at our house, we decided to install iron gate in our front entrance. We got four…read moreestimates from different vendors for the front gate. The estimate we got from Creative Iron Arts was the most affordable. It was so affordable that we decided to have another iron gate installed at our rear entrance. We were very impressed by their work and service. Since my husband and I have mobility issues we insisted that an electric buzzed-in gate opener be installed with the front gate so we can let people in from inside the house. Even though it wasn't part of their service, Francisco Engel their very kind Representative, found an electric strike-cable kit in the Internet and installed it for us for a reasonable prize. They also gave us the liberty to choose the design and color for the iron gates. Creative Iron Arts was so accommodating & helpful to us. Communicating with them was easy. They worked fast and installed the iron gates in a day. We get complements for our new gates from friend and neighbors, and we don't hesitate to provide Creative Iron Arts' name when asked. ---Sylvia Atienza, Union City, CA.

We love our new metal handrails! We had a good experience with Francisco Rangel and his crew at…read moreCreative Iron Arts and are very pleased with the finished look of our metal handrails. Francisco was a good communicator and the shop can do truly custom work, not just assemble pieces from catalogs. We combined both, adding two custom design elements - longer end-piece loops at the street-end of the rails and semi-circles at the top, which curve around the existing wooden porch columns. We needed to make some corrections when the crew came to measure. Overall, we strongly recommend this shop and love the finished handrails.

Otis was punctual, professional, and thorough! He cleaned my dryer vent, ensured it worked…read moreefficiently, and gave great maintenance tips. Highly recommend his services! Would definitely call him again. Thanks, Otis!

Messrs. Otis and Christian came by today to inspect and clean my chimney. They were professional,…read morerespectful, and courteous. They were also fun -- something you don't always encounter! They explained everything carefully; I didn't feel as if they were trying to "sell" me something I didn't need, and the charges were reasonable. Certainly, I will be calling them again for future cleaning -- snow, as well as chimneys, as it turns out. Thank you, Global Bond!