I started working with Jeremy and IDS in December 2020. They took over an ongoing issue I was…read moretackling with a contractor/friend who moved to Australia. Jeremy picked up the project and was able to solve for the moisture trapped in the plaster walls. Having a 100+-year home is challenging and solutions aren't always direct. Jeremy and team stayed the course. The quality and craftsmanship of their work is exceptional. They have become a trusted resource when it comes to fixes and home improvements. Last year, they converted my claustrophobic 4X7 bathroom into something livable. I consulted with other contractors and even an architect on possible solutions for making the space feel more open and liked Jeremy's approach best. He listened to what I wanted and found a way to successfully make it work. IDS even referred to an outstanding electrician this summer to upgrade my home from 60 to 200 amps. Jeremy, Junior and Adan are a great team, making the experience of owning an older home manageable. I can't thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication.

Rather unprofessional lack of communication after an estimate…read more I met the estimator and we spent about an hour looking at the work needed at my property in June. They said it would take 1 week for them to send over the estimate. They've completely ghosted me for the last 2 months. I've sent three emails requesting updates on their estimate and no response. I'm disappointed that I took a day off from work to meet with their estimator, and now will need to get more quotes. IDS initially responded quickly to scheduling time to come out for the estimate on multistory porch rebuild, roof deck replacement and tuckpointing on my property in DC. They had asked about the scope of the work prior to coming out, so would have known if it was too small for their company. A simple "sorry we are too busy to take on the project" would be the minimum expected professional response from a real company.

We hired DD&P to replace the wooden floorboards on our townhouse roof deck. After getting several…read morebids, theirs was the most competitive. Junior and his crew installed composite, low-maintenance boards and replaced support beams where necessary. The project moved along at a reasonable pace considering the scope, and the team remained professional throughout. Overall, a solid experience. --Geoffrey B., Washington, DC

From the owner: We offer a variety of tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of our clients so that…read morethey can take advantage of the full spectrum of Washington, DC's outside weather. As a leading deck builder in Washington, DC, we believe in providing quality, value, and service. We specialize in creating beautiful outdoor spaces may be created thanks to our in-house construction team and our distinct design vision.

Just had to write a review for this company. My toilet needed fixing - constantly running or making…read morea consistent whining noise when flushed. Not cool. Reached out to several companies - only DC Handyman called me back. And thank goodness they did! First of, their desk is run by Chastity. Whatever they are paying her, they should pay more. Having dealt with several home repair issues this summer, I've called several specialty repair shops, and none of them have someone as professional and customer centric as Chastity. From that first interaction, she gave me confidence in the company. The estimate was more than I was expecting ($425 for 2 hours of work), but Chastity was able to explain costs and expectations so well that I decided to just have faith. You get what you pay for, right? Next, I met Avishay and his crew. They took a look at my toilet and thought that a replacement of the tank hardware would fix the problem. Except when they tried to remove the parts, it turns out this particular toilet is an all-or-nothing type, as in the tank part that was the problem can't be removed. It was looking like my only option was a full replacement of the toilet. Yikes! I was busy researching how much does a new toilet cost, but Avishay continued to work on the part. He figured out how to open the part and tried a variety of fixes (cleaning, tightening, etc) to get it to work. After about 40 minutes of work - it did! He was able to take my very finicky and specialized toilet and work some magic. I would expect the average repairman would have just said it wasn't worth it, and advised me to just get a new one. But Avishay was determined, and I am very grateful. Chastity followed up with me after the work was done to confirm my satisfaction and confirm final cost. At the end of it all, I was charged $250 for an hour of work, and my toilet is fixed! I am delighted, and I will definitely be keeping this company on file for my next repair job.

I went with DC Handyman because I trusted them when they said despite higher than market prices,…read morethe quality would be assured. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The job was quite simple, replace kitchen flooring with material provided. The team at DC Handyman confidently said they could do this then proceeded to butcher my floor. There were large gaps, ripped sharp edges, curved lines. The workers used no straight edge, no measurements, and no wood filler while destroying all the material. They could tell we were appointed with the job and left anyway saying there was not much they could do. I requested someone else complete the work, they said someone would come out but after follow ups, this never happened. I requested a partial refund then sadly they stopped responding. I gave them plenty of time to reach back out to me, instead they moved on and ignored my messages.

I hired Chiko's for four projects which they completed all in one day. Beautiful patch and paint…read morejob of some damaged drywall; caulking of a window frame in a shower, painting of a sad-looking wrought iron patio set, and digging out clay soil along a driveway fence strip that was unsuitable for growing a flower bed. There was great communication all through the process and I felt the pricing was very reasonable. Now that I know they do much larger projects as well, I will be hiring them again.

Quick response. Luckily they also had a repair man in my area. He came right over and resolved my…read moreissue. Polite, professional, great experience!

Mike did an amazing job repairing our leaky basement window! I reached out via email to show some…read morepictures of the damage. He replied back with an estimate and some times he could come out. He showed up on time, examined the window with me and laid out a plan for the repair. After working on it for a bit he brought me back down for an update: there was a lot more water damage than we expected. We made a new plan to replace more of the frame. There were a couple more surprises that kept expanding the job (more rotten wood, an old rats nest in the wall above the removed window, brick damage caused by the rotten beam bowing and not supporting the bricks above the window properly). The job ended up being a lot bigger and more expensive than expected (2.5 day job rather than 0.5 day; billing is by the hour and very straightforward), but I couldn't be happier with the work and the process. Rather than a quick patch job I ended up with a solid, long-term fix. Here are a few more reflections on working with Mike: -Great communication. Mike gave me frequent updates, walking me through what he found and what the options were. -I never felt like I was being upsold. Mike was very collaborative and empathetic when showing me problems and discussing solutions. -Mike's knowledge and skillset goes deep. If this had been a simple window sealant job with a frame board replacement I'm sure he (and probably lots of other handymen) would handle it great. But as we peeled back the onion and found more complexity it became clear how well he understands houses and how to make them work the way they're supposed to. Mike and Renaissance will definitely be my go-to for future handyman / painting / renovations needs. Thank you Mike!

Mike did an excellent job converting a wine rack into an ordinary kitchen cabinet with shelves for…read moreus, and tearing out old shelves from a couple closets. His work was fast, tidy, and fairly priced. We'd definitely use Renaissance again for future projects.

I love Monumental Contractors. They are VERY PROFESSIONAL, FAIR and HONEST. I had my bathroom…read moreremodeled and had new carpet and paneling installed in the basement. The work was excellent. I was always able to rely on them. In particular, AL RIVERA is a super smart contractor and always wants to do the job right. He found mistakes made by the original builder and repaired them. Al is the BEST!!!

Monumental Contractors is a wonderful company. They sent a few masons to rebuild our brick garage…read morethat had been smashed by a massive oak tree. These guys were truly exemplary! They were excellent masons, their work was impeccable, their attitudes, positive, friendly, and very hard working. My rating on your 1-5 scale is a 10!

I have used Mulcahy Brothers for almost a dozen paint jobs over the course of about 10 years. I…read morehave been thrilled with them every time. When you make an appointment for an estimate, they arrive on time, work efficiently to survey your requirements, provide a reasonably priced estimate, and explain the specifics about how they will tackle your job. The office team is flexible and nice to work with to schedule your work. The crew arrives on time, is friendly and courteous, and does a great job. They clean up any drips and all of their equipment and strive to leave your property looking at least as good as it did on their arrival, if not better. Finally, they stand by the estimate, even if it maybe should have been higher. Case in point: I asked them to paint the iron work railings in front of my house. I received a reasonable estimate and expected it to be a pretty quick and easy job. Well, the work to prepare the railings for paint was a lot harder than anyone expected, meaning that it took a long time to complete. They just did the work, never appeared irked by the unexpected difficulties, and honored the original estimate. You will not go wrong if you work with this company. In fact, you will likely become a repeat customer, as I have.

I hired Mulcay Brothers to repaint my exterior trim on my 1930s Colonial house. They did such a…read moregreat job, I am still blown away. The made sure the weather conditions were appropriate for painting, did a thorough job priming the old wood and repairing any areas with rotted wood, caulking the sides to prevent water intrusion and did an awesome job with the painting. Lots of great prep work and strong attention to detail. They were recommended by a neighbor and I would absolutely use them again.

Happy with their work. We did our addition in Arlington we are a developer and their pricing was…read moredecent. It took a little longer but it was quality work. We will use them for future work.

Extremely Disappointed - Proceed with Caution…read more I hired Karma Group in March 2024 to install a stamped concrete patio for $13,500. I wanted a wood grain finish in a brown color that matched my existing concrete--but what I got was a mess. The color is completely off, the stamping is inconsistent, and there are visible impressions where they left their kneeling pads in the wet concrete. They created a ramp that's actually a safety hazard--people trip on it. When the concrete started cracking just weeks later, they came back with a circular saw and added a patch, leaving jagged, mismatched lines. Even worse, they cut my downspouts and left them hanging. Multiple construction pros who've since seen the work have said it's one of the worst concrete jobs they've encountered. Karma Group even admitted their concrete supplier was subpar--but still no resolution. It's now been over a year of delays, excuses, and no accountability. I was originally planning to use them for additional projects, but I'm grateful I held off. I'm now seriously considering taking legal action. This was a costly and frustrating experience. Save yourself the stress--look elsewhere.