We hired H&C for a total kitchen remodel and we are so thrilled with the results! This was by far…read morethe biggest home improvement project we had ever undertaken. We sought estimates from other contractors but we felt none of them measured up to H&C in terms of their professionalism, customer service, and attention to detail. They have a deep and talented team that was incredibly knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions no matter how small or complex. Even from the very beginning, before we had finalized a design or signed a contract, Luis and his team's responsiveness and professionalism always made us feel as though we were a valued client. That continued throughout the entire process as we worked with them to develop a design that fit within our budget. Fabio was assigned as our project manager and we couldn't be more thankful for him! He was on top of every last detail and when we had two unforeseen issues come up during demolition, he was quick to provide us a thorough assessment of the issue, several options, and his professional recommendation. It was extremely evident that Fabio and his crew that were here every day were a strong team and it was reflected in their daily communications, their craftsmanship, and their meticulous attention to detail. We'll definitely recommend H&C to our friends and family for any remodeling projects. We're looking forward to enjoying our new kitchen for years to come!

I did not have a good experience at all with this company. First, they changed project managers on…read moreme just before they came out to do that work without explanation. When the work started, they moved at a glacier pace with erratic attendance. There were days they did not show up at all, other days they would show up unexpectedly at 7am, and leave at 10am. This was never communicated with me. Next, mistakes started happening. They painted the walls the wrong color. They put up the shower door on the wrong side. They also put up the window blind backwards so I couldn't reach or use the rod to open and close it. After the shower door went up backwards, the project manager fired the workers, but the had no one to finish the work. When they finally came back to fix the shower tiles wrecked when the door went up on the wrong side, they didn't align the replacement tile patterns with each other so the pattern is disjointed and doesn't line up at all. The project manager told me it's not supposed to line up!? After complaining about it 3 times, they finally offered to replace the tiles. But they stalled on ordering them and now it's out of stock. There are also other problems - the shower faucets are not properly secured to the shower walls, the vanity light is separating from the wall and the light switch fixture is also separating from the wall. The floor tile is irregular with grout lines sometimes thick in places, other times nonexistent. Currently, they are not returning my calls or texts. I've even reached out to the owner who came out and promised to fix everything, but commented that I was overly concerned with "small" details. Now he has not returned my calls or texts about when he will come to fix things. Maybe I am concerned with details but I'd think that is common when paying 20k to have a bathroom redone according to an approved plan. At the very least, I expected that shower tile patterns would match up and that things would be well grouted or secured in shower and on walls. This was my first renovation in my first home and I'm so disappointed in how it turned out and how I was treated by the team. Also, this 2 week project took 5 and 1/2 weeks to get to where it is now. Overall the project was done carelessly with no attention to detail and with no acceptance of their mistakes and no attempt to repair the problems identified. I see they have had good reviews in the past, but my project did not go well at all. I would definitely recommend choosing another company. When I first complained they asked me not to write a bad review and I said that along as everything was fixed we had a deal. Nothing has been fixed and they are not communicating with me. I know have to either pay another company more money to fix their mistakes or take legal action to resolve the simple issues that could be easily fixed. If detail and having a project done to your liking is important I would not recommend H&C at all.

Blue Collar Scholars did excellent work on our fence and gate project. Juan and Gustavo are…read moreexcellent craftsmen -- the workmanship is top-notch and everything was done with real care. Nicholas was an excellent thought partner as we worked through design options, and Laura was a great project manager who kept the whole thing on track and communicated clearly throughout. Highly recommend.

Blue Collar Scholars did a great job with our partial bathroom renovation. They responded to our…read morerequest promptly, and talked us through a few options to fit our budget. Hiren even went to the house to provide a better quote before any commitment. Their quote was 10k less than another contractor. The project lead, Santiago, was communicative and helpful! They finished the project on time and did a beautiful job. We are so happy we went with them!

Miguel and his team at Sunshine Brickpointing did an excellent job repointing the entire back and…read moreside of our historic Capitol Hill rowhouse. From start to finish, Miguel was incredibly communicative and easy to reach, which was so refreshing. Their estimate was detailed, the crew was as tidy as you can possibly be on a job like this, and they finished right on schedule. I was also struck by what a great team Miguel has. The guys genuinely seemed to enjoy working together, and Miguel himself was on site frequently throughout the project. Everyone was professional, pleasant, and clearly took pride in their work. We're extremely pleased with the finished product and would absolutely hire Miguel and Sunshine Brickpointing again for any future masonry work.

A few weeks after Miguel and his crew finished, I noticed a small area (3.5cm X 1cm) of brick…read moremortar that had not been filled. I called Miguel, and he immediately and cordially arranged to come back to fix it. No hassle at all. He skillfully matched the color and texture of the new mortar to the 77-year old original so it's nearly impossible to distinguish new from old mortar. Miguel and his truly is truly a craftsmanship treasure of skill, efficiency and affability. I think his wife also works behind the scenes keeping the whole business running smoothly.

Edwin and his dad run this company (they both have years of experience in this line of work and…read morehave done many high profile projects in the DC area) and they are AMAZING! I hired them to remove a courtyard patio and replace. The patio was only accessible through my house but the scope of work did not deter them. They were so hard working and professional, and took tremendous care in protecting my house and installing a patio that had proper drainage (which the previous one did not). Price was very reasonable. I highly recommend EWR. They are lovely people too! Oh and super responsive, which isn't always the case with contractors. Look no further!

Every so often, in the professional property management business you meet a quality contractor that…read moreyou know you will work with again and again in the future. That was our experience with EWR Concrete. Edwin and team deliver on the initial scope at a reasonable price and then over deliver. They advised to bury nearby downspouts, thus making sure the new pathway will last longer. Then they went above and beyond with not only the concrete and drainage, but installed sod near where the work was done. Its a night and day difference! Our residents are impressed and so are we. Hire with confidence... this is a quality business that will treat you right !

I was looking for a specific service (structural inspection) & started a project request via Yelp…read moreto receive quotes. Bitarchitects provided a prompt response, prompt call phone consultation & next steps. Within 1 week of contact I was able to discuss my concerns, the engineer completed a thorough walk through of my home & gave me ample amount of time view discuss my concerns. More importantly they didn't drag out the walkthrough for hours!! I appreciate the honest responses to help distinguish between normal settlement & items that are concerning. I'm waiting on the written report (inspection was completed one business day before writing this review) to proceed with the fixes. I strongly urge spending time & money on an inspection from a structural engineer before spending $$$$ for repairs that aren't needed. Prior to contacting I had 2 vendors try to sell me solutions for problems I didn't have. The price I paid for the inspection literally saved me $$,$$$. My selection of Bitarchitects was because they heard my initial concern, were quick to provide service, & provided communication from initial inquiry to the day of service.

Oooh! Editing to add photos of the text messages, that the junior assistant and I exchanged, in…read morewhich I alerted him that his approach was likely illegal (as I mention below, MULTIPLE opportunities given to him to walk it back) and which he took to mean I was threatening legal action. Eye roll. What a clown show. Well here's the update that I promised, unfortunately it's not in the direction I was hoping. I got an immediate response to my review below, with multiple requests to remove the review. I stated that I was open to updating or removing it, if things improved, and we ended up having a couple positive meetings. So much so that we elected to continue to work with them on the next phase of the project. So over the weekend (Sept 12-13), they sent us the contract for the next phase. We signed it and sent over the requested payment. I was hopeful! I was mentally drafting a positive update to this review! On Monday I received acknowledgement of receipt of the signed contract. Immediately following that, I got an email that said, and I quote "Before we can resume, please remove the Yelp review so we can start fresh and have a positive experience moving forward as we help you with your project." Guys, my jaw DROPPED. (My husband sent me a simultaneous "WHAT THE F***" text lol) Let me reiterate, we had signed the contract, sent the payment, and THEN received an email saying they wouldn't begin the work until a brand new condition had been met. We were completely floored. But okay, I thought, benefit of the doubt, the guy that sent that email has the position of junior assistant on the website, maybe he doesn't realize that what he's doing - withholding work that has been paid for unless we meet a new requirement that we never agreed to - constitutes a word that rhymes with shmextortion. So I responded that this requirement is unethical, inappropriate, and possibly a breach of contract. I gave him every opportunity to walk it back, and then reached out directly to the firm owner to verify that this was in fact the position that Bitarchitects was taking. The only response I got is that we can terminate the agreement, so that's what we did. To their credit, they processed the refund relatively quickly. So yeah, I don't know. I can only speak to my experience, of course. The other positive reviews indicate that other people have had better experiences with them. But this all does make me wonder if other reviews have been manipulated in a similar manner. So caveat emptor I guess. Because I fully expect they will respond and try to spin this in some way that makes me look like I'm the unreasonable one, I'm attaching screenshots of the actual email exchange (just the initial exchange, because the junior assistant started texting me after that email and it went on for a while, until I went back to email to contact the owner). Redacting names and email addresses as a professional courtesy.

These guys were great. Excellent communication, efficient, and very trustworthy. Plus, they could…read morehandle a variety of projects, which was helpful: (1.) They helped find and solve a leak in my ceiling, replacing the ruined drywall in the process. (2.) They replaced the siding on my chimney. (3.) They fixed some of my decking that was falling off. (4.) They replaced an exterior electrical outlet that had gone bad. Highly recommended. I would totally use them again.

The team completed the job in record time without compromising quality. I was impressed by their…read moreability to meet tight deadlines

We hired Capitol Hill Masonry to undertake extensive masonry, drainage, and foundation…read morewaterproofing work at our historic Georgetown rowhouse, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. The work included repointing deteriorated brickwork, replacing a concrete walkway and repairing its drainage system, excavating and waterproofing a section of our foundation, and replacing deteriorated wood beneath a rear window with a beautifully executed brick ledge. Working on a house of this age presents its own challenges, and Michael and his team demonstrated excellent craftsmanship, professionalism, thoroughness, and attention to detail throughout. The quality of the final masonry work was impressive, and we appreciated the care they took with our property.

We had Capitol Hill Masonry perform several jobs for us: leveling of a severely sloping basement…read morefloor, tuck pointing, tidying up of missing bricks and replacing a concrete pad. They took their time and did an incredibly thorough and excellent job. We are really happy with the result and felt that it was a high priority to deliver a high quality product. Michael was great to work with, very communicative and willing to pivot as we added more work. He used high quality materials too, honoring the needs of the old CH row houses. Definitely recommend.

Bini and his team did great work at my townhouse! I needed window bars and the prices were…read morereasonable, the bars are quality and the service was speedy. I also had Bini install a garage door style gate in my backyard. The product is great and my house now feels safe and secure. Bini's prices were signifantly better than others I recieved quotes from and the work was completed in the agreed upon time. I am very happy with Bini's Iron Works and would recommend them to anyone I know. Dan Schwartz

I called Bini's when the automatic gate they installed stopped working. I called several times &…read moreleft several messages. No one ever answers the phone & no one has ever responded to the numerous messages I've left. I will not be wasting my time calling Bini's again.