We contacted 4 remodeling companies before choosing Old Bay Remodeling, After my wife's almost an…read moreyearlong research to find materials and selections to complete the kitchen, we decided to get bids from Angie's list. Old Bay came in highly recommended with a 4.7 star rating. We got other bids from contractors 4.5 stars and above. We had a contractor who showed up on TV who bid the job at 4 times the price of Old Bay and we had contractors who my wife called 'Chuck in the truck' contractors who bid my kitchen at 30% cheaper than Old Bay. The big name contractor came with his pamphlet, tried to push his branded materials on us - "You can only choose backsplash from this pamphlet" they said. We had to wait 10 weeks to get started they said. They will give us warranties on materials for 10 years, but we have to pay for labor, would something go wrong. The estimate was a 10 pages long with 9 pages of their marketing bullshit and one page of the actual estimate. Also wanted me to pay for design before they even gave me any drawings - not even rough drawings with the estimate. The Chick in the truck - unlicensed guy with his helper in a truck, said he can start tomorrow. We can purchase any materials and he will put it in. He gave us a labor only bid literally handwritten on a notepad piece of paper. I was pretty sure after the work is complete, I would never see him again. Then comes Old Bay Remodeling and Bill Keeling. Licenses and Insurance checked out. Reasonable 5 weeks delays to start the job. Detailed drawings and sketches with a 3d rendering of how things would look at the end. The process took about 5 days with some edits. But we were able to sign a well written contract, 3 pages long. But no marketing bullshit or content. 3 pages of how the work will be done, what is included, not included and what ifs. We went with them mainly because of Bill the sales guys and Sara the designer. The construction started and there were some hiccups, but mostly all right. The job was completed with a 2 day delay - I'll give them a pass on that. Trash was left outside for couple days, and I had to call the office to get it removed. But the actual kitchen looks great!

Ended up Really Beautiful and surprisingly fast, but I got stressed all along the way - Not really…read moreOld Bay Remodeling's fault, but I get stressed out for silly things and feels much better when things are completed. 1. Materials!!! - After the Job was sold, I was contacted by the office saying they do it a bit differently from other contractors. They purchase all materials up front. As a customer, you get the option to have it delivered on your yard or into their warehouse. The idea was this way, they do not have to stop for buying materials. I did a little research and quickly understood the materials and shipments were delayed and is causing a lot of disruption in the construction industry. Well - it is a good idea to have everything before we start work. I was right and wrong. Old Bay moved in record pace to get a 550 sqft addition completed in 7 weeks. But I lot my 1/2 acre backyard to materials - lumber, nails, siding, roofing materials for 2 months. The lawn was damaged from materials being on the grass for too long. Old Bay agreed to come back and reseed the lawn, so I'll give it a pass on that. There were literally 150 bags of concrete lying outside in 2 storms and I lost my sleep. Ended up that it was covered and protected properly. But I got so stressed out! If anyone is reading this, ask them to store materials in their warehouse and bring it when required. 2. Installers - Old bay had the same crew do the job from start to finish. They only had electric, ac and plumbing guys do their separate jobs. Apart from that - starting at demo, digging, pavers, carpentry, roof, windows, even painting done by the same 4 guys. I don't know how they did it, but they pulled it off. In my line of work, I do the same thing and become an expert at it. I was stressed out again and I hired a third party home inspector to make sure everything was done correctly. Very surprised the inspector also mentioned this is very unusual, but the job quality was up highly recommended. Howard County inspector was also surprised by the pace of things. He has inspected other work from Old Bay and said he has seen them drop off tons of materials in the yard before. 3. Rough Start and Payments - Not sure if this is a problem to anyone else, but we had to pay for all out materials up front. Old Bay promptly delivered the materials to our house and it came from a bunch of vendors. But paying all materials up front on a huge project like this runs into tens of thousands of dollars. Old Bay also sent many people to look at the job - there was an engineer, multiple plumbers, electricians etc. I guess they got many bids from their sub contractors. But I was not a big fan of 10 people visiting my house during the pandemic - They all had masks etc, but just too many people in the house. I called the office about this and I was told they do all the work in the beginning and when they get going, they will move fast. Another reason for me to stress out in the beginning, but was happy at the end. 4. Communication - It was very hard to reach the office and the project manager. Maybe I ask too many questions - I don't know. But when the job started, I would receive 2 calls every week from the office. Would casually check in, give me a run down of what is going to happen next week, ask if I had any questions etc. That was very helpful. It would be very nice to get these calls before the job starts. I am submitting this review so that the people can understand what is good and bad about this contractor.

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.

Our neighbors recommended Giorgi to us and I'm so glad they did! We used Giorgi's services so many…read moretimes over the past few years. One time part of our siding came apart during a storm and he came out right away and fixed it. He also provided progress photos of everything he was doing. Then we had him come out and clean the gutters and paint all the shutters and doors. Another time our custom made bench that is connected to our deck came apart because the legs were rotting and he was able to fix it the same day I called. We will keep using Giorgi's services in the further for sure.

One morning not long ago, during breakfast, we heard a crash from upstairs. This time it wasn't the…read morecat getting into mischief--it was a large shelf in our closet giving way after thirty-one years of faithful service. To its credit, the old wire system had lasted decades. But what followed was not just a replacement--it was a complete transformation. We're now standing in a custom-built white oak closet designed and executed by JJ Palmer, and it's one of the finest examples of residential craftsmanship we've ever encountered. Every detail has been carried out with extraordinary care and quiet precision. The workmanship doesn't shout--but it absolutely sings. You see it in every cut and corner. Trim lines are crisp and flush, hand-scribed to imperfect walls so precisely that they seem to have grown there rather than been added. Shelf edges are finished so carefully that all end grain is hidden, and the face grain flows seamlessly across components. Even the angled shoe shelves--normally utilitarian--are grain-matched and gracefully proportioned, elevating function to quiet elegance. The layout itself reveals a deep understanding of proportion and geometry: verticals and horizontals are aligned across bays with rhythmic consistency; trim widths are uniform; spacing feels intentional and calming. Every inch of the system--from the sloped shoe racks to the deeper bay for long dresses and luggage--feels purposeful, balanced, and beautifully made. Nothing is extraneous. It's the kind of design that honors both material and use. JJ selected the materials with a discerning eye: knot-free white oak with straight, harmonious grain, installed in ways that bring out its natural beauty rather than compete with it. Even before stain was applied, the woodwork had presence and refinement. Once finished in a light weathered gray, the result was timeless, tactile, and visually integrated with the rest of the space--including our flooring and natural light conditions. What truly sets JJ apart, though, is not just his technical ability: it's his ethos. We've worked with him before, on projects ranging from a bathroom remodel to a full basement build-out, and each time, he brings the same consistency of quality, professionalism, and quiet pride in his work. He listens well, offers thoughtful solutions, and always delivers what he promises without shortcuts, excuses, or ego. In a world where true craftsmanship often feels like a relic, JJ Palmer is the real thing. We recommend Maryland Home Improvement Company without hesitation, and with deep appreciation

I highly recommend this company. John was incredibly responsive. He called within minutes of my…read morerequest and was able to come out same day for the repairs. He swapped out a leaky sink faucet with a new one, which he ran out and bought himself, saving me a trip to the store. He also replaced our old, degrading water lines. He also fixed our leaky toilet by changing out the flushing mechanism. He completed both projects same day, and was very reasonably priced. I would call him again.

We highly recommend Benperlas LLC to anyone. We first worked with this company for a small job of…read moreclosing off a room to create a separate office. Based on this good experience, we contracted with Mr. Benperlas again, this time for a complete remodel of our kitchen, guest bathroom, laundryroom and foyer. This company is an absolute pleasure to work with: super friendly, reliable, creative, patient and honest. Benperlas LLC follows through on all work and takes pride in its craft. The prices were just right: very reasonable and transparent. We are thrilled with the beautiful results. Forget those ridiculously overpriced and impersonal big box stores. Hire Benperlas LLC and you will have no regrets.

Me meet first time 2 years ago My friend recommended me Ben…read moreto remodel by basement. We meet up for estimate and few days after start working on the project. Ben is the happiest person I know always do hes job from he's hart and singing through the process. The most important thing the project was done on time I wsnt to say very professional person will make it with no stress. We had some ideas together he was listening to all my craziness. Month ago I opened store and need to remodel the place of ofcourse I called Ben hes turned the place in to a magic place. Thank you

We are so glad that we hired Dominic to remodel our basement! We needed to have a shower put in our…read morebasement for my aging father. It's an old house, with a tight space, and an endless amount of obstacles to overcome in order to pull it off. We interviewed about 6 contractors and collected a number of quotes. A few contractors were not up to the task, while a few came back with either extraordinarily high or absurdly low quotes- and all of them had wonky solutions that seemed impractical. Then came Dominic. Dominic came in with a creative mind. His experience and expertise allowed him to problem solve and come up with a fantastic solution that met all of our needs, and more wants that we could've hoped for. Even more, his quote made sense. He wasn't the cheapest, or the most expensive, but he was fair. Due to a medical issue, there was a massive delay on our end getting started, yet Dominic remained flexible. Once we were finally underway, I was floored at how quickly he and his team worked. They showed up every day, on time, and worked precisely and efficiently. We were dreading having people in our home for several weeks, but his team was lovely to have around! They were polite, kind, helpful, and most importantly, skilled. I was working on several side projects (painting, refinishing cabinets, etc) and they always jumped in to help if they saw me struggling to carry something or lift something heavy. Every day they left the space cleaner than they found it. Not only are they skilled, it is clear they have an incredible work ethic and are just kind people. During the project, we wanted to change the scope a few times by adding in some flooring and a few other things that shifted the project a bit. Once again, Dominic remained flexible. He was there to offer advice- both in helping us stay within budget, while not compromising quality. And despite expanding the scope mid-project, he and his team only needed a few additional days to complete those requests. I've never hired a contractor for this scale of project before and I've heard all of the nightmares about poor quality work, lack of communication, surprise project fees, and delays in completion. We experience none of that with Top Notch Contractors. Dominic and his team delivered everything they promised and more. There were no billing surprises at the end of the project and even though we were satisfied with everything, he and his team were still touching up little things as they were walking out of the door. If you're looking for the Goldilocks of contractors- one who is skilled, fairly priced, and delivers on their promises, you can't go wrong with Dominic at Top Notch Contractors. My father now has a safe & beautiful space and we could not be more grateful.

Dominic, the owner of this company, is fantastic! A great communicator and that is saying alot as…read morefar as contractors go. Repaired/replaced 3 deck posts & trim which were in really bad shape. Started a couple of weeks ago - From my first inquiry to his first response, I was so very impressed with how responsive he is. Set the appt. for him to come check out the project and now as I write this the project is complete!!! The crew was spectacular! Great work ethic and attention to detail and safety. Top Notch Contractors, LLC was THE BEST choice and I will rely on them for ANYTHING I need doing for projects going forward. 5 Stars not enough how about 10 Stars...! :)

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!

Needed multiple home improvement jobs tackled. Came out quickly, did excellent work at a fair…read moreprice. Highly recommended.