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 bought a tear down property in May of 2019 with Zimmermann Homes which was completed in July of…read more2020. I can't say enough good things about Rob and his team. I was not living in the DMV area when we started the project so they did a great job of communicating remotely during the design process. His architect, Darren and interior design team, Christina Simon, took samples of things we liked and found ways to integrate them into the house. The property has so many cool features from finishes, to a basement apartment, gym, and a roof deck. It's a 4,400 sq foot house but feels like it's 6k. Rob, Jim, and team are very particular about how things are done. If something doesn't look right, they are going to have it corrected properly and they did. From building for energy efficient, print labeling everything ( low voltage, electrical, was, gas), to managing the draw schedule, they really focus on the little things during what is a very stressful experience. After moving in, they ensured punch list items were attended to. Unfortunately, we had to relocate for work after a year but the focus on details and quality allowed us to get top dollar for our property. Having now bought another newly built home only further highlights the unique focus on service and quality building of Zimmermann homes. Wish I could have had him build my house out west.

I am a huge fan of working with Zimmermann Homes for a custom build home, proven by my recent…read moreexperience building a new house with them in North Arlington. It's the second house I have built with Rob and his team in the last 4 years and this experience was even better than my first one in 2018. Zimmermann Homes continues to improve its operations continuously, whereby the customer remains first and foremost. Building together over the past 12-18 months had several challenges, primarily supply chain issues, most of which were entirely out of our control. However, Rob and his team worked even harder to source substitutes that were just as good or as timely as the initial selections we made for the design of the house. As someone who visits dozens of newly constructed homes annually, I am very aware of the quality and pricing of the competition facing Zimmermann Homes, so when I say that you can't beat the "bang for the buck", I'm confident that it's true. The quality of the architectural structure, design, construction, and home efficiency are truly unmatched at the price point offered by Zimmermann Homes. More than anything, Rob and his team are really good to work with. It's expected that things will go awry at some point in building a custom home, whether it's a schedule delay, design issue, permit snag, or selection that is out of stock. Recognizing this, Zimmermann Homes is creative dealing with such issues and they do whatever is necessary to minimize disruption and stress for the home-owner. Rob has built an incredible business for home construction in the Northern VA area and I can't think of a better company to work with when building a home. He has put together a team of experts that seamlessly work together so that issues are resolved quickly and most of the time it is done behind the scenes, making the customer's experience much better. I would be remiss if I didn't give shout-outs to the members of Rob's team. Darren is amazing at helping you design a home that works for your individual needs, while being very aesthetically pleasing to the eye, both inside and out. Christina and her team are the best in the business when it comes to the color schemes and styles, making your budget go as far as possible with the selections for appliances, tile, cabinets, countertops, and lighting. Finally, Jim J. is a savant when it comes to managing the overall project and making sure that the customer gets exactly what he/she wants, at the highest level of quality throughout. His attention to detail will always amaze me and any other customer he has ever had. I couldn't be happier with the final product. Friends, family, and neighbors that visit are amazed at how well it came out, especially during a worldwide pandemic. I could not endorse Zimmermann Homes more highly. They are the best at what they do. When I build my next house, there is no doubt that I will ask Rob and his team to work with me again! - The Scardino Family (again), Arlington, VA

My family and I commenced this process as soon as the company opened its doors. Regrettably, due to…read morea lack of communication between the management and the general public, it took us over a year to even begin. From them having a floor plan advertised that we later learned that they couldn't provide to us. To us having a contact on a lot to then learn that the home style we wanted we couldn't get on that lot because they had lots pre-permitted. They had to cancel our contract. We wanted to change the floor plan based on the options we could build. Then we were told we had to wait for one specific lot, exactly where the trailer sat. Despite all of that, we believed in what they were selling and waited. Now I regret it. The only issues I do not hold them responsible for are the weather conditions and the timing of the installation of utilities for the community. We engaged with four sales representatives, and I can confidently say that I have had positive experiences with each of them. However, my primary concerns arose during the completion of my home. While the company offers a warranty, I find it perplexing that I am compelled to submit multiple warranty claims for a newly constructed home. Before even reaching the one-month mark, we encountered problems. The siding on our home is consistently coming off, not completely, but it is lifting. The company has had to "repair" it three times within six months. I can already see where it is lifting again. Additionally, the siding is wavy. I was informed that this is due to the sun and the color of the siding. I was advised to wait, but despite taking all the necessary steps, nothing has been addressed. Furthermore, there is another home with the same color siding and orientation to the sun, but it does not exhibit the same wavy siding characteristics. The flooring in our home is also lifting, and I was told that this is within the company's allowance. However, why should any flooring be lifting? In certain areas, it produces a "tap" sound because the flooring is not flush with the subfloor. This is unacceptable. We paid an additional amount for oak stairs, and now we have "slats". The space has grown to the point where I can fit a credit card between the gaps. We have experienced electrical issues. I was informed that it is possible that we, as the homeowner, may be the cause. When I attempted to use a vacuum cleaner, it tripped the power. Upon submitting a claim, I was informed that a "one-time courtesy" could be extended, but it would need to be waited two weeks for the "soonest" appointment. Therefore, I was required to wait two weeks without power in two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a hallway. I contacted Diana at the sales office, and she was able to advocate on my behalf, resulting in the appointment being moved up by another week. Upon the electrician's arrival, he identified the hazard. He tightened the loose wires and replaced a faulty arc. However, was this the consumer's fault, as the warranty office tried to previously elude? We had other options of builders, but we chose Stanley Martin, and I am disappointed that we did so. Regardless of the costs of the home, every homeowner deserves the quality that they advertise. I am highly dissatisfied, and when we decide to move on, I will know which builder to avoid.

We have a stacked condo, brand new but after pre-sales. We heard the superintendent- project…read moremanager got fired. It was very poor quality construction. six years later we have numerous cracks bulges drywall issues. They sell you on a 2-10 homebuyer warranty, which is a bunch of BS. Your home practically has to be falling apart and unlivable. Now we're stuck with a place that's going to be difficult to sell without a lot of expensive repairs. The exterior has numerous construction defects, the trellis above the balcony is separating and more.

Here's the update: The BMP (rain garden) had to be redone…read morebecause it wasn't draining, and I had a mosquito issues. Tried to address it with Monarch first, they told me to basically take a hike. Went to Fairfax county who forced them to redo the BMP. Fast forward to months later, my yard looks like a war zone. Why? I have a ravine in the front yard. They redid the front yard design without showing us the plan. My sprinklers were cut up, driveway damaged. Monarch wants me to sign off on an agreement to remove all of the bad reviews first before they'll finish the work. I have two holes on the basement ceiling which they caused and refuse to fix. The hole was to try to locate the issues on the main floor which feels loose. I had the floors inspected and several issues was found which have yet to be fixed. I still have bowing walls I finally had to have the ceiling drywall issues fixed by my own contractors We still have poor airflow on the mainfloor and basement because the duct wasn't adequately sized. They did add two dampers on the mainfloor and upstairs which didn't help The driveway and walkway continue to crumble. The garage slab continues to crack and have completely seperated from the wall structure. I had a structural engineer assessed and found many issues Monarch have repeatedly dragged their feet on completing their feet on completing the work. The last email from Jason Furtek basically said that the warrant have expired, and they're not finishing the work.

professional team and they did amazing job building our dream home. they are very friendlyread more

Just wanted to say that my husband and I have nothing but stellar things to say about Eruda Design…read more& Build. I know they don't have a lot of online presence, but my best friend referred me to them after getting her kitchen remodeled, and they are freaking AWESOME. They are fair priced, on-time, and don't cut corners. Also they genuinely care about making their customers' visions come true. My husband and I recently purchased a home and wanted to modernize our kitchen but didn't have the budget to do a full-on kitchen renovation. We got (or tried to get) a couple of quotes from "reputable" companies in the area. One never showed, another promised us a quote and never got around to it, a third gave us a startling low quote after requesting pictures via text but their attitude & the quote did not sit right with us at all. And lastly, this duo team from Eruda Design & Build - I kid you not - came by THREE times, in person, to brainstorm with us different design ideas & to ensure the measurements were correct. Even from the get-go they were above and beyond others, but even during the renovation process, they did not disappoint. For example, I had requested my fridge to be moved to a different wall, and while they were reconfiguring all the plumbing, they found this rusting pipe that was slowly leaking water which was covered by some panels in the HVAC that even our home inspector didn't find. They let us know immediately (even though it was beyond the scope of the project) because they worried about the long-term effects of water damage that could have on our home and replaced the pipe for us. They met us at their warehouse to brainstorm & choose the quartz countertop with us, and then even met us at the tile shop to choose a backsplash together. For my husband and I who sort of had an idea of what we wanted but wasn't sure if they were the right "choices" - this kind of personal level of service was sooo helpful. In addition, they also are so handy! Did our light fixtures and even mounted a TV for us. To top it all off, they gave us a pull-out cabinet as a home welcoming gift. And as you can see from the pictures, they did an AMAZING job. It looks so much more chic and my husband and I are so grateful to Mr. Sungho and his team!

We had an outstanding experience working with DFB Contracting on our home renovation in McLean…read more From start to finish, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a genuine commitment to getting every detail right. What impressed me most was their patience in truly understanding my needs and vision. They took the time to listen, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made sure I felt confident every step of the way. That level of care is rare and made a big difference in the overall experience. Equally remarkable was the speed and efficiency of the renovation. The work was completed faster than expected without ever compromising on quality. The end result exceeded our expectations, and the entire process felt smooth and well-managed. I highly recommend DFB Contracting to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and client-focused team.

I've worked with a number of contractors over the years, and Cathal stands out as the best. The…read morecraftsmanship is exceptional, and the entire process reflects careful planning and attention to detail. He is honest, straightforward, and fully engaged from start to finish--I never had to follow up or wonder where things stood. He manages projects with a level of organization and foresight that significantly reduces the usual friction and surprises that often accompany construction. Having a general contractor who is also a licensed architect is a meaningful advantage and helps prevent issues before they arise. If you have the chance to work with DFB, I highly recommend it.

I cannot say enough great things about Marvella. From initially dealing with Mike, to Krista in the…read moreoffice, ending with David supervising the job of the many skilled carpenters. We initially hired them to build a shed/workshop. Work was done with such skill and precision that we immediately hired them for a restructure of our deck, screen doors and stairs leading to the deck. Everyone we have dealt with is very knowledgeable and all have made great suggestions to help complete the projects to our overwhelming satisfaction. Pictures don't even do it justice. Both projects are now done so we have begun planning a much needed plumbing issue fix and bathroom remodel. This company can literally do it all. . This company's biggest strength is their communication. Calls, emails and texts are made and returned. Schedules were set and kept. So refreshing. I often wonder why companies don't treat their customers the way Marvella treated us. They will have our business for years to come.

We signed a contract with them in October 2025 for a minor renovation in our house. (Adding a…read morehalf-bath and HVAC system and some electrical work.) Work was supposed to start in November and finish in December. Work actually started in February because of permitting delays - fair enough, not their fault. As of today, Aug. 3, they have got less than half the job done. We paid 40 percent up front, which I regret; multiple friends who are knowledgeable about the topic and the architect who recommended them to us agree that they haven't even done that much of the job yet. There have been a number of meetings, calls, and emails, but only two hours of actual work have been done here since April. Our house has had exposed plaster from the half-done job all this time and multiple electricians agree that the state they left that in is unsafe and they've ignored requests for updates. At least three times since April, they've told us that work would resume, but those dates came and went. Don't pay them up front, and don't sign anything with them without some kind of penalty for missing the end date.

Obtaining the services of a real estate agent is much more than "finding someone to sell your…read morehome". This is especially true if you are selling an inherited property as I was earlier this year. A good real estate agent will know the area, know the laws and rules and will help assess your home and get it listed and sold for a "good price". A great real estate agent is a counselor, a partner in your effort, someone who "has your back" throughout the process in addition to doing all of the real estate work. Philippa Main is an *outstanding* real estate agent and an even better person. My father passed away leaving a home in Woodbridge, Virginia - the home in which I grew up and which contained almost 50 years of possessions. I contacted Philippa in March of 2026 to discuss its potential sale even as the house was in significant disarray while I engaged in the slow process of cleaning it out and sorting through the many things my parents had accumulated over the years. When she visited the home, I looked around and threw up my hands. Philippa looked around and said, "we can make this happen." I sought her out specifically because she mentioned having expertise in sales of homes that are inherited - a particular niche that involves a delicate dance of handling family dynamics, wills, probate laws and determining what, if any, money should be put into renovations or improvements that will get a reasonable return on the investment. From our first conversation over the phone - which she took time to do in the middle of a busy weekend - Philippa was incredibly personable, easy to talk to and anticipated many of my questions and many of my concerns as we talked. By the end of our conversation, I felt like I was chatting with a friend who had expertise I needed. Over the following three months, she was a (rapidly-responded-to) text or phone call away as I navigated getting the house ready for sale. She helped outline a schedule and a plan to list the home. She connected me with a large network of trusted service providers from junk removers to contractors to painters to flooring experts from whom I obtained estimates and some of whom I contracted to help clear out the house and prepare it for sale. While she always reiterated that she would back any decision I made regarding the house, I always sought her counsel when making major decisions such as whether or not to spend money on renovations and, if so, which ones were most important. Of course, there were obstacles - some amusing, some less-so - but Philippa helped me handle each one with a confidence borne of having "seen it before". That is an incredibly valuable thing when dealing with a stressful situation. In the end, the home was listed in June and had nearly seventy showings in three days. The house sold for well over its asking price and after all of it I know some things: The home could have been sold by another agent. But few, if any, others could have been a partner in the process the way Philippa was for me. She was a trusted resource, a confidant, a person who knew when to inject humor into a situation and when helping me vent was what was needed - she understands people and the process of selling an inherited home in addition to being a brilliant real estate agent who knows the area and who knows how to get the job done. I couldn't recommend her more for ANY real estate work but, especially, if you face the task of preparing and selling an inherited property.

Philippa is a phenomenal realtor. She is very knowledgeable about the Arlington market and is…read moreespecially skilled around selling inherited homes. Her warmth comes though on every interaction. If you are selling a home in northern VA or selling an inherited home in this area, I highly recommend reaching out to Philippa. She is very generous with her time and skilled at what she does. You won't be disappointed!

We have used BHS on two separate occasions for remodeling jobs. They remodeled one of our bathrooms…read morea few years ago and we chose to use them again to remodel a second bathroom, kitchen and living room. Our team of Jared, Antonio and crew were fantastic to work with and we are extremely happy with how everything turned out! We will continue using BHS for out future projects!

We are extremely happy with the final results. The primary bath is amazing! It is just gorgeous and…read moreis now so much more functional. Fernando and his crew were wonderful to work with and did a fantastic job. Maria was extremely helpful in selecting materials, and Jared kept things moving forward. Everyone, including Craig were very responsive whenever we had questions. Extra kudos to the whole team for being so lovely with our pets.

We are so ever grateful For Drees building our first home! Everything was good. we were told the…read moretruth, the process went smoothly and building was right on time. Drees did a great job In explaining and delivering. We are so excited and very pleased. Drees answered all the questions we had. We appreciate everything.