I contacted Bayside Heating & Cooling in Severna Park Maryland for an AC unit replacement quote…read more The owner Kevin McClain visited my home on May 21, 2026. The estimate I received included a full furnace replacement I never requested, totaling over $25,000. When I asked for a revised AC-only quote, Kevin declined via text message citing workload. No explanation was offered for why a simple quote revision could not be provided. Disappointing experience from a company with such a "strong" local reputation.

Beware. . . . These guys were going to charge me $480 a…read morepiece to swap out three working thermostats - that's $1440 total! I have the thermostats here - so that is just the installation price! Crazy! WAY, WAY overpriced. Pass. . . . .

Chris performed a variety of home improvement services for me, completing both major projects and…read moreminor tasks that I had been avoiding for years, including painting (inside & out), hardwood flooring, drywall, electrical, tile work, driveway sealing, and bath/shower repair. Chris gives quick reasonable-priced estimates and then works diligently until completion. He consults and employs specialists to be certain that jobs are done correctly. Chris's promptness, flexibility, work ethic, and attention to detail are refreshing.

I am so happy with my kitchen that was installed by renovations and more. The owner Chris a…read morenice and I told him what I and he made suggestions and everything came into place and by the time it was completed, which was real timely. I was surprised and the little things that he added that I wasn't expecting like the undercabinet lighting that I wanted, he put a switch on the wall so I can use one side of the kitchen or the other and you cannot see the lighting it's LED lights that are so small that you can't even tell they're there until you light them up and the cabinets are excellent quality the special design a space for me to hide my big trash cans that Laurel provides. and he stands behind his work that's the thing he every day to see the progress of being made and gives his approval or he might suggest something be done a little more to his satisfaction because he is so particular that you can't help with the at his work so if you want a local contractor that stands behind his job and his company he cares about you as a customer and he's treated like a member of your family so go with the local them the business. Don't give it to the they've got money go to the local contractors that are reliable and get the good reviews like because Maryland homes and renovations cannot be beat. I gave him a five out of five rating.

Fichtner Services should be your first and only call for exterior home services. They did an…read moreoutstanding job, and I couldn't be happier with my experience, as well as with our new Hardie siding and Marvin windows. From start to finish, everyone we dealt with was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to doing the job right. I was very pleased with the professionalism and how the entire process was communicated and executed. The quality of workmanship was superb and there was no detail spared. It was clear that customer satisfaction was important to the installers, the management and the office support staff. After dealing with contractors who can be difficult to communicate with, it was refreshing to work with a company that followed through on what they promised. I would absolutely recommend Fichtner Services to anyone looking for high-quality, dependable work. Five stars all around!

Michael G who works for this company is the employee of a lifetime. He is thoughtful, smart,…read moreconsiderate, intelligent. Whomever owns this business he is one of a kind! Please realize what a one in a million employee. We deal with all kinds of people coming in and out of our homes. Few if any are like him. Recommend this company highly because of him.

My heater went out as temperature started to drop. I got a referral from a coworker so I called up…read morePalmer heating and they came out the next day to check on my broke water heater. Russ then gave me a rough estimate on the replacing unit and scheduled for the installation. Needless to say, my house got heat again in no time. Thank you for the good work you did and able to help me out in such a short notice. Everything was cleaned up and the old unit was taken away. Highly recommended...

I called Russ in an emergency after another contractor messed up some things in our home. He came…read moreout right away . Scheduled to get the job done fast and much cheaper that the previous estimated. Came back and double checked things after the job was finished to make sure everything was working good. Very professional. I highly recommend!!

This is our second time working with Richard Hammond Builders and their project manager, Joe. We…read morewere so impressed by the craftsmanship of the deck they built for us last summer we asked them back for a room renovation. We could not be happier with the transformation of the space in our house. Richard and Joe's team knocked down a wall and transformed a previously unusable space to an inviting living space and expansion of our kitchen. Of course with any renovation project we ran into unforeseen issues (hvac needed to be moved, plumbing fixed, and salvaging the wood floors by filling in the areas where the wall had been removed with walnut), however the team always had a creative and cost effective solution. His team also created custom shelving and a mantel from a piece that we had purchased from exotic lumber. We had an overall vision of what we wanted, but trusted Richard Hammond Builders to execute and make adjustments as necessary. The project was completed on time and under budget. Thank you Richard and Joe your team of contractors.

Incredibly inconsiderate and seemingly unprofessional outfit. Often speeds in the highway, parks…read moreillegally and disregards the neighborhood in which they are employed.

I reached out to Hammertime Construction for a quote on a roof replacement. From start to finish…read morethe process was easy, fair, and done well. Great communication between text, phone, and email. Quick turn around from inspection to quote. Plus he thought of things others left out and I didn't know to ask like skylight replacement. No high pressure sales tactics He quoted a fair price and was able to start quickly. His crew was prompt and efficient (and very clean) I did a sweep after they left and didn't find a single nail (not saying this will always happen but it was nice). All in all, I give Hammertime Construction a highly recommend. I have already had him quote out our next project.

After realizing I don't have time to do every home project myself, I reached out to Hammertime…read moreConstruction. After coming out to put eyes on the issue, I received a reasonable estimate and a window for completion. On the project day, the crew was prompt, worked efficiently, and made sure the work area was clean before leaving. Can't say how thankful I was that they were able to fit me into a busy holiday week. Going forward, they'll be my first call for home improvement needs. They should be yours, too!

Flat roof in Washington DC, current roof probably 20+ years old Bitumen over original tin, starting…read moreto show signs of deterioration. Came out and we walked the roof discussed current situation and came of with best option for replacing. Took care of a lot of things besides the roof like installation of skylights that aren't flat and conducive to water/dirt stains, pull out direct TV' Sat's, seal up cap of unused original chimney. Price was fair and work was completed to satisfaction next two working days. Enjoyed working with them and they did a really nice thorough job. No need to worry about this roof for another 20+ years. The current roof was not leaking anywhere, best to stay ahead of leaks in my opinion.

Great experience with Johnson Home Improvement! They did an excellent job installing a new roof on…read moremy townhouse--professional, efficient, and the results look fantastic. Highly recommend!

We hired Bohan Contracting for a 2nd time to assist with a few projects after moving into a new…read morehome in Severna Park, MD. We did this based on an excellent experience in our previous home in Annapolis, MD where they did a large basement renovation project for it. They helped us install a beverage refrigerator in a wet bar, put recessed lighting into multiple rooms, and installed ceiling fans. The work was extremely well done. We also had them do all the work while we were away and we came home to the work 100% finished and the project areas spotlessly clean. During the entire process our project manager communicated clearly via email and text messages about our project. Their communication and professionalism is unmatched. If you are looking for a contractor to assist with a renovation, remodel, or addition, I'd highly recommend you contact Bohan Contracting!

SLOPPY and INEPT…read more Run, do not walk AWAY from Bohan Contracting! For 2.5 years we have been dealing with this inept, insulting, incompetent company. According to several subcontractors, Bohan was a good company initially, but they became greedy and took on too many projects. According to subcontractors in the area we have consulted with, superior Annapolis contractors refuse to work for them, in a few cases calling out their "designer" Jaime Esposito in particular. Bohan parked a huge dumpster in our driveway, insisted that we be out of our house in early January 2022, though the work on our house didn't start for MONTHS. Bohan's trucks from other parts of town would arrive nightly to dump their garbage. Bohan's workers told us they weren't allowed to dispose of refuse in the other neighborhoods in which they were working. That speaks to the consistent mistreatment of us and another family on our street who hired Bohan, judging our neighborhood to be not worth prioritizing. They are still not finished with either project! They've left us twisting in the wind -- but have had no problem collecting money from us. We were told we would be out of our house for 5 - 6 months and it turned out to be almost 16 months! The cost was almost TWICE their quote. Bohan's workers barely spoke English, were sloppy, didn't measure anything and were completely unskilled. On one visit to the site, they had to find a child who spoke English to even be able to communicate with us. Every subcontractor Bohan hired appeared to be the bottom of the barrel. Every day we find mistakes and poor workmanship. It was, and continues to be, the most depressing and disappointing experience we've ever had. They refused to compensate us for any of the aggravation they put our family through. We ended up sleeping in the workshop of our carpenter son, who was unable to work for the entire 15+ months we were forced to stay there. The architect/engineer DAMES Design, who we had great hopes for, left out items such as the water heater, found egregious errors in Bohan's work (including going over her head to hire a different engineer) but then told us WE had to pay her an extra $2000+ for dealing with it! Avoid DAMES Design! Advice before renovating your house -- HAVE A LAWYER on hand to read the contract first and to be ready for litigation.