Review for V&K Builders -- Woodbridge, VA…read more
Let me just say this: Karol knows her stuff. My husband said it best--"She knows exactly what she's doing, and she's smart." That may sound like a basic statement, but for those of us who've been on the other side of contractor conversations as women, it's not. I can't tell you how many times I've been talked down to, dismissed, or quoted some ridiculous price like I wouldn't know the difference. And let's be real--there are plenty of men who don't know a thing about renovation either, but they're never treated that way.
I've been looking for over a year for reliable contractors. I had plans to extend my home, add a garage, and get the roof done. The quotes I got? Wild. One guy told me it would cost a minimum of $300,000 to extend my house 450 sq. ft.--just 10 feet out. Another quoted $100,000 just to build a basic garage. I was bouncing between disrespect and overcharging, and it was exhausting.
So I said, let me start small and realistic. The roof. It was in bad shape--I'll post the before photos so you can see for yourself. One contractor said, "Just patch it for $2,500." Nope. Another said, "$15,000 for a new roof," but didn't lead with materials, or warranty to justify the cost. Just focused on the cost. Others did not want to provide licenses or insurance.
So then I decided to search in Spanish on Facebook Marketplace, and Karol from V&K Builders responded fast. Her quote was fair and clear. She sent over the contract, I reviewed it and made a few changes to protect myself, and she didn't flinch--she was totally open and professional. She showed me her licensing and insurance and got started right away.
Her crew of four men finished the roof in just one day. They even discovered a section I hadn't accounted for, and still stayed on budget. Total cost? Under $9,000. And not just that--30-year warranty on the shingles, 15-year warranty on her labor.
Karol walked me through the whole process. She sent photos, explained every step, and made sure I was informed along the way. Her crew was respectful and professional. I watched them comb through my yard with magnets to pick up nails--that level of detail matters.
She doesn't just throw a number at you. Karol breaks it down--low end to high end--so you understand the materials, what each option comes with, and what'll actually work best for your needs. My roof needed to hold up against rain, snow, moss, and all the shade from trees. She factored that in.
She also told me about the times she's shown up to job sites and been told to leave just because she's a woman. Can you imagine? She's more qualified than half the contractors I've dealt with--and still gets that treatment. It's disgusting. But she doesn't let it stop her. She gets the job done--and done well.
Bottom line:
If you want someone who will listen to you, respect your time, and do quality work without trying to hustle you, call Karol at V&K Builders. Don't get caught up in thinking a higher price means better service--it doesn't. And if you just like throwing money away, cool--keep shopping around. But if you're like me and want to get real work done by someone who values what she does and backs it up with results, she's your go-to.
After being burned before, Karol reminded me there are good contractors out there. She's not just good--she's rare
