I contracted Detailz to replace my concrete driveway and part of my front walkway. Per the contract…read morethe driveway was to be 5" thick. What I got was 4.75" on one end and only 3 1/2" on the other end. Even worse, they ran out of concrete for the walkway and ran out to Home Depot for bags of concrete to hand mix. I requested an extended warranty because the driveway was so thin on one end. 2 months after the warranty expired the front walkway started to crumble.

I hired Detailz to fix the masonry on my house. I now am party to one of the multiple law suits…read moreagainst these fraudsters. Do your research and check them out with the MHIC. Their incompetence cost me tens of thousands of dollars not just to redo their shoddy work, but to fix the damage they did.

They did wallpaper for us, but it wasn't primed properly so it's already gaping a year later. The…read morewallpaper was installed such that the flowers don't line up, so it wasn't done properly.

Please please please hire them for your next project! They are very honest and professional. We…read moreappreciated how they wanted to do what's best for us to keep the problems from coming back. Our ceiling on the first floor had severe water damage from a leaky shower upstairs. They sealed our shower and replaced the damaged drywall. The ceiling looks better than it did when we bought the house lol! They even used some scrap pieces to patch up a mouse hole in our kitchen. Going the extra mile is always appreciated! You just can't beat their prices! As a young couple, we have been ripped off by other guys who know we don't have much life experience to know how much things cost. Thank you guys for the honesty!!!! Communication was spotty at times, but it probably was the fact that they were communicating with me on this app but had my husband's phone number. Things just got lost in the shuffle. Thankfully, we didn't have plans so I was home all weekend for when they did come by.

Mervin person came out to my house and cleaned my gutters. I feel like the quality of the service…read morethat he provided was really really decent and really really affordable. He was really fast and got done before I could finish watching a full TV show. I'd surely hire him for any other service he offers .

Mervin was the first one to answer my request on Yelp. I shopped around with other gutter companies…read morewho were trying to charge five times as much for this job. Although it was the easy and simple job, Mervin ensure that it was done fast and correct. I will certainly use this business again in the future!

US Better Homes Review…read more My wife and I decided to get a screened porch built for our Baltimore rowhouse home to protect us from the heat and bugs during the summer months. It was a little tough finding a solid contractor that was in our budget. We finally narrowed it down to US Better Homes after having four contractors come out and estimate the job for an enormous amount of money. The owner Samvel scheduled an appointment for an estimate and immediately we explained to him the problems we were facing with other contractors, and we gave him our budget. After that initial interaction with him, we decided to move forward with the project. The project took a little more time than expected, but that was expected due to the company being a small business plus the rainy weather conditions were also a major factor in the time frame. We were patient with the company and the project schedule changes because Samvel the owner was very accommodating, throughout the entire process and receptive to our ideas and changes before and during the project. He and his team were very professional, responsive, and friendly with any questions we had during the project. Once the project was done it turned out more than we expected. We are very happy and satisfied with our new screen porch. We absolutely love our new space where we can entertain outside. Thank you, Samvel and his team! We will most definitely be using his services in the future for any projects going forward.

Best construction company i came across with. Repaired my deck fast and professionally.read more

In just 10 days, Five Star Quality Remodeling transformed our outdated basement to a calming,…read moregorgeous space built with new plumbing and electrical. We weren't sure if we were going to be able to fit in my home office but the team did some expert problem solving and I now have a lovely little space to work. The work was incredibly high quality but one of the most impressive parts was the detailed daily schedule Maurice provided us to help us know what to expect. Maurice was laser focused on helping my husband and I navigate decisions and keep our project moving on time and within our budget. I would definitely hire them again.

My basement flooded due to a burst pipe. After the plumber and water reclamation people got through…read morewith it, Five Star not only restored my basment but it looks better than ever. They did a thorough job above and beyond. Maurice was exceptionally reasonable for a contractor as well. He was very patient while I duked it out with my insurance company to make sure they paid for everything they said they would. Even when there was some extra charges that I hadn't anticipated, he was accomodating and worked with my budget.

I had my siding, roof and gutters replaced the Badger contracting did an excellent job. A special…read moreshout out to Mr. Kwan my siding installer- He takes pride in his work and his recommendations were greatly appreciated. Their pricing was better than other contractors. I intend to use the for my door project. DA

My husband and I want to share with the neighborhood, our experience with a contractor that…read morefrequently solicits work in Stevenson. In fact, when we first hired him, it was from a neighbor referral. Unfortunately, we have not had the same positive experience and, instead, would like to share a warning. Grab a glass of wine, it's a long one.  We hired Badger Contracting to replace a roof on our 1958 Gordon Sugar home in 2018. It was a warranty claim and the owner, Barry Flacks, was initially friendly and responsive, and clearly understood the insurance game. The crew he hired, however, turned out to be unfamiliar with flat roof construction and, on first attempt, failed to retain the MCM aesthetic. Despite a street of identical houses they could have used as a reference, it was starting to look like an 90's builder special (and with a moat of rusted nails yeeted into the grass). Throughout the project, they were tearing out and re-installing elements. By the time the roof replacement was "complete," there were half a dozen patches already in place on our brand-new roof. We were not impressed, but he was paid in full--as it was an insurance claim, there wasn't much we could do.  We called Barry back a few months later when the ceiling in the living room started leaking. And then a few more months later for the same. Then they came back when there were mushrooms growing in the master bedroom closet. Another time, they had to come back to switch a downspout that was mistakenly installed upside-down and catching debris. This was around the time he told us that he never used that crew again. Badger returned frequently--well beyond our 5-year labor warranty which we asked to be extended on good faith. It was clear his profit margin on our roof was shrinking, and it showed in the way we were treated. None of these return trips were prompt, communicative, or friendly. We would come home to men on the roof without even a return phone call, and then no update on work performed. Over and over again.  We were never out to ruin anyone's livelihood. We know Barry has a working relationship in the community and we've wanted to believe that our experience was a one-off due to a poor crew and, other than not passing on Badger's contact info, we kept our experience to ourselves. Our most recent experience with Barry, however, has convinced us that we need to share the continuation of this story. Our 8yo roof failed inspection when we went to sell. Badger came out and performed a repair on soft spots identified by his crew (but we discovered not everything on the inspection report). Then Barry lied to us about the work performed when he insisted that the roof wasn't regraded and that the soft spots were caused by a clogged drain, "maybe a mouse."  But we were on the roof with the roofer. We spoke with him about the work and the crew leader pointed out the low spot, the pooling, and acknowledged it being the cause of the rot--not the drain, which was adjacent. We took a dozen photos as he re-sloped that area. The roof in that area wasn't sloped correctly to begin with. Second and third inspections were performed by certified roofing contractors. They both identified the same additional repairs that needed to be made and submitted their own quotes for repairs. Understandably, after Badger failed to catch (or repair) what their peers had noted, our buyers did not want Badger to return. When we presented those two estimates to Barry and asked that he cover the cost of the lower estimate, he delayed correspondence through the weeks leading up to settlement--not responding until well after we closed. We covered the expenses of the repairs at closing because an 8yo roof should be sound and it was the right thing to do. Again, we asked for reimbursement. Five weeks later, Barry reached out to say that he will not be reimbursing us because 1) he doesn't agree with the three inspections noting the same areas of concern; 2) he feels his crew should have been permitted additional opportunities to address repairs; and 3) it was on us as the seller to negotiate the cost of his failing roof into our sale price. ​​​​​​​So here we are. Dropping reviews across the internet and hoping to avoid small claims court, but certainly not opposed to traveling down that road.

I had them do slate tile in a basement closet not even three years ago and they didn't seal it and…read moreso now the tiles are leaching and developing salt deposits all over the surface of it which shows horribly obviously against the dark slate color and they won't fix it. They were horrible an incompetent the whole way through. They made me feel like a bad person for wanting things like the floor leveled first because it wasn't ready for tile and even I knew that. Initially, they brought over this really mismatched rainbow slate I wasn't expecting that was crumbling apart and most of the tiles were broken...had to wait for normal color slate for weeks longer...what a pain and so rude. I wish yelp would let you add pictures that's how bad it looks!

Allmasters have done several projects for us, including deck work, patio pavers and recently…read moresunroom insulation. Every project was completed very professionally and exactly how we visualized it to be. Their customer service is more than 5 stars:

I hired Tony's company cause the moment I met him he was respectful and professional. I wanted an…read moreoutside entrance and sidewalks. He took the time to explain everything and came to my house a few times prior to the job to go over what I wanted. This job exceeded my expectations. The guys Tony has working for him, including his son, are so polite. They cleaned up everyday before they left and when the job was complete everything looked great. I look forward to working with these guys again for my deck.

The contractor is run by an older, old-fashioned Italian father who is truly a professional and…read moreruns a highly experienced concrete construction company. Mr. Purrazello, the father, does not cut corners and is the type of contractor to show the job, explain what you want, listen closely to what he says, agree on the work scope, award the job, then walk away. He's going to deliver a five-star product, and more importantly with concrete, will likely stand the test of time; and, he won't cut corners. These characteristics of integrity, professionalism, knowledge of the industry, dependability, and honoring one's word is rare today. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending how you look at it, this firm is unlikely to be a low bid. But, as I discovered from working with them just one time, it's a company you can trust. That's old-fashioned. Not cutting corners, again old-fashioned. My experience is that these traits of high quality and fulfilling one's commitment are unusual in today's residential construction marketplace. I was astute enough in talking with the father to recognize he was a true, professional Craftsman and to trust his decisions. Now I am left with a backyard patio, in which everyone who sees it says, it's absolutely beautiful! It came out much nicer than I expected and originally called for; and, I am appreciative for it. Going into the project, I simply wanted a basic slab-on-grade patio with a few engineered features that was low cost. What was delivered was a beautiful, constructed better-than-originally-designed, backyard patio. My advice on this contractor to the General Public is: if this firm gives you a price and they are close to your budget, hire them immediately and look no further. Additionally, if you don't want to roll the dice and play games with most residential concrete contractors, simply agree on a work scope and price with this firm then sole source award the job to them. They won't let you down. Why? Because these characteristics of high quality and integrity are very unusual amongst residential contractors, in my experience and opinion. In closing, I must mention that unless the son Joey bid the work as was done in my case, it was likely the only way Purrazello could have won the work. The father and the sons (Joey & Matt) are tremendous craftsmen and I wish them all the best going forward. Again, thank you Purrazello & Sons for a most excellent job! Take care.