I had some flagstone front steps with vertical veneer stone. Several of the flagstone pieces have…read morecame loose, one was chipped and had to be replaced and there was a lot of efflorescence on the vertical veneer stones. Several masonry companies had quoted me ridiculous prices and insisted that the veneer stone would have to be replaced. Mr. Avelar came out to quote the job and was positive that he could get off the efflorescence and would also repair the flagstone. He also quoted me less than half of what the other masonry companies quoted me. He did the job efficiently and in under two days. He removed the efflorescence completely, thereby avoiding the extra cost of replacing the veneer. I highly recommend Avellan Masonry LLC for any stonework that you require.

Hard workers Professional…read moreExcellent service Restored a brick patio to new Planing on recommending them and using them again

They did a great job on the patio . The yard could have been cleaned up a little betterread more

This company replaced my patio a few years ago and did an excellent job. They gave me a very…read morereasonable estimate to replace my driveway. The work will be done in the first week of June.

I'm leaving this review to share a balanced but honest account of my experience. While the end…read moreresult of the project was acceptable, the process was far more complicated and frustrating than it needed to be. The sales interaction set the tone with high‑pressure tactics, including statements like "this price is only available today." We moved forward anyway because we knew we wanted the work done. When I later asked to adjust the scope, the salesperson resisted for nearly ten minutes before agreeing to send a revised contract. The first crew delivered solid work on the drain line and concrete, but the vapor barrier installation was sloppy--uneven trimming, gaps, and inconsistent application. They also removed a board supporting the incoming water line without explanation, leaving it hanging from a wire and damaging the clamp. Their initial attempt to "fix" it involved taping the board to a pipe, which was not a proper or safe solution. The sump pump outlet was also installed in a way that caused the discharge pipe to partially block it, putting pressure on the plug. Communication was another major issue. I was never given a dedicated point of contact. I had to reach out to the salesperson again just to report problems. He forwarded my concerns to the office, and I was eventually contacted by Christal. She was professional and genuinely helpful, but her phone number repeatedly showed as disconnected, and only some text messages went through. I had to call the main line each time and ask to be routed to her. A week later, two crews returned and corrected the vapor barrier, repaired the board, and moved the outlet so it was no longer obstructed. The final work met expectations, but the overall experience involved unnecessary sales pressure, communication challenges, and multiple days off work for corrections and inspections.

Nearly a week ago I called the JES Norther VA office with an emergency request (which the befuddled…read moreoperator did not understand after many repetitions). He said he would refer it to a tech to get back to me right away. Five (5) days later the tech calls me to ask what I needed. TOO LATE BUDDY! I had to -- and did -- find a fix myself. Ordinarily one might say, "so what's the big deal", and I would agree. The difference is that I have spent thousands (50, 60, 70, more?) on JES for a variety of issues. However, that did not seem to guarantee me any increased access to a timely return call for my emergency need. Methinks they are getting too big to be responsive company.

We used Ayala Masonry to remove flower beds and install a patio in the front of our house. Edwuin…read morewas so responsive and answered all of the questions we had! The crew doing the work was lovely and efficient . Would 1000% reccommend Ayala to anyone!

We gave the bid to Edwuin because he really listened to the project we wanted and didn't try to…read moreupsell this to the project he wanted. We were flexible on start date (and we needed it for some weather), but his crew got right to work. We wanted the grout between the bricks on the front stoop and walkway to be repaired and rotted boards replaced in the yard shed. The project was done on time, fully cleaned up after, and the team didn't block the driveway in the process. His guys even found a way to reused some of the removed boards to fix some spots in a way that really hid the repairs. His communication was good and timely. I would definitely use him again.

We had a water intrusion issue last summer in our basement due to issues on our foundation wall and…read morepoor grade resulting in water pooling under our porch. Virginia Drainage provided a competite quote and a more reasonable solution to the issue without the major demo work other waterproofing companies wanted to do. They helped with grading, excavation-soil compaction in the issue area, and waterproofing the problem spots in the foundation. Haven't had any issue since. Crew was on time, cleaned up, and worked great. Would use again.

Jose works closely with you from project design through implementation. His field team works…read morequickly and efficiently, and the office staff is both courteous and attentive to detail.

Bryan and his team did excellent work at a fair price!! We installed a 9x9 concrete slab for a…read moresauna in the backyard and everything went very smooth. Bryan's communication was great throughout, helping provide quick responses and working together to figure out how to make the project work. Highly recommend.

Bryan and the California Concrete team did an excellent job with the full demolition and remodel of…read morethe patio, which included removing an outdoor shower area and sump that had been poorly installed by the previous owner and fixing two major drainage problem areas. His communication, presence on the site, problem solving, and professionalism were all outstanding.

James and his team did an amazing job on our small backyard this summer. They put in flagstone and…read moredrainage and were extremely responsive to our needs. My wife was picky about the kind of grate she wanted to cover the drainage channel, and James went out of his way to accommodate her preference. All the work was done on time and on budget, and the team was friendly and courteous. They returned several times to fix some minor issues after the job was done and let us postpone the final payment until all work was completed. We couldn't be more pleased and would highly recommend their work to anyone.

We had an almost 5ft retaining wall at my moms house collapse due to hydro pressure. The wall was…read moreover 50 years old and we ended getting several bids and although his wasn't the cheapest, Jamie was able to answer all of our questions and concerns in a manner that we felt very comfortable using him. Him and his crew did an AMAZING job cleaning out the mess and installing the new wall. The wall was installed within the timeframe we were told even though we had some rainy days. Communication was good and overall I would absolutely use Jamie again and recommend him to others.

Five stars. Great first meeting. Awaiting estimate for replacing entire brick walk way leading to…read moreour front door..

Matt is very thorough and came through in a big way for us, on budget and on time. We needed a…read morechimney relined and it was a challenging old house- no problem for him! Many thanks!

Brown's was responsive through call and text, quickly provided two estimates, easy to schedule, and…read morethe work was top notch, completed within an afternoon. I had called and messaged 5 other places and they wouldn't reply, wouldn't come out to my area, or asserted an outrageous minimum.

Quick. Well done. Would do business with Browns again. Price was fair. Results look great.read more

after much searching, I found Basement Masters. So happy I did. Long story, short...I have a…read more French drain in my basement that appears to have a leak. System has lifetime warranty, but the company who installed it many years ago suggested I have a plumber and a foundation specialist check it out before they come. If not there their issue under the warranty, there's a hefty charge. I contacted Randall, the owner of Basement Masters, who came out promptly, looked at old system, discussed concerns with warranty coverage I might encounter, and found no foundation cracks. He kindly offered to have me call him after the old company comes out to assess the issue. All done for no charge. You'll not do business with a more honest, reliable company. I highly recommend Basement Masters and Randall ,

We had water in our basement and couldn't identify the source. We had one other basement…read morewaterproofer in to help diagnose and he tried to scare and sell us a bunch of stuff without even confirming the problem. I called BMW and Leah reassured me that they would make sure the problem was indeed related to water intrusion -- she asked lots of questions and I sent photos over and she told me she didn't think it was the problem. We finally found that a drain pipe coupling had failed. I was grateful that Leah was so honest and helpful at a time when we were really stressed out. In the end, we did not need BMW to do a job for us, but in the future I would not hesitate to reach out if we needed help with basement moisture.