Excellent experience working with Creative Exteriors Plus, Augustine and his team were great to…read morework with. My project was a screened in patio. The project was completed as planned, exceeded my expectations and was done to my satisfaction. The entire team was professional and easy to work with. They answered all my questions and concerns during the process. The team was very neat and respectful of my home. The crew provided meticulous attention to detail and communication during the process was clear. They cleaned up the work area everyday after they completed their task. There were small cost overruns, but they were reasonable. I would contact them without hesitation for another job. The professionalism helped ease the stress of such a large endeavor. I am excited about enjoying my new outdoor space. I was pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend Creative Exteriors Plus.

My wife and I moved into our brand-new custom home in October of last year (2023) and have loved…read moreour deck, but barely used it due to the bugs. Our builder (Churchill Classics) charged an arm and a leg, and we didn't want to go back to them for another quote, so I scheduled over 15 contractors to come out in 2 days. Of the contractors that came out, Agustin was the first. He was on time, knowledgeable, and gave me plenty of ammunition to go up against the remaining contractors. Although Creative Exteriors Plus was one of the most expensive options we looked at, it was also the only truly professional experience that left a great taste in my mouth going forward. Augustin of Creative Exteriors Plus is fantastic! I always look for contractors with strong integrity, who are honest, and who have no issues answering even the dumbest of questions. Agustin not only gave me peace of mind when meeting us, but he was also very open and honest about everything, from the work, scheduling, payment, and timeframe, to the actual products he used. Before screening in our deck, I wanted to stain/seal the deck and power wash it but didn't want to spend the extra capital getting it professionally done. Agustin also helped walk me through products to look at, steps to properly power wash, and troubleshooting via text the whole way through. At one point, I mentioned that my Google caller ID had picked up another business name, Prime Construction Corp, and I wanted to verify if this was related to him or what the connection was. Agustin called me right away and explained that it was an old business they contracted with bigger vendors, but during COVID, they pivoted and no longer have any affiliation with that business. He was quite surprised it popped up with his number. We had a great laugh about it, and I really appreciated how straightforward he was with this information. I love his transparency and honesty throughout the whole process, and we even contacted him again about possibly screening in/putting a roof over our walkup basement door. He was very candid, advising that having the window on the side and a lack of trees nearby would attribute to more cost and effort than a solid result. After brainstorming, we came up with the idea of buying screens and velcroing them around the rails (haven't put this plan into action yet), but I very much appreciate his candor and encouragement that this is a project I can do myself. The entire project was done in roughly 3 days: two days of work back to back, and then 1 Saturday due to rain. The screen is so beautifully and meticulously done that it doesn't even look like a screen is there. His team also managed to perfectly match our current post layout when constructing a new post and adding a door. The door also comes with a cool feature: it has a window that slides down. They also included 2 new keys for the door, and Agustin did a full walkthrough with us to ensure we were fully happy with the results. Before completing the deck, his team also power washed the bug gunk off the deck and removed some of the remaining tape I had forgotten to remove when I stained the deck. He also offered to come back and install our ceiling fan once we actually pick one out. He's local and always just a short text away if I need anything. I cannot recommend Creative Exteriors Plus enough and absolutely rave about Agustin to everyone I know! Thank you so much for all of your hard work, and we will definitely be using you again in the near future for fencing/patio options.

We recommend Jeff and Seneca Creek Home Improvement to everyone for their windows, doors and roofs…read more They did an amazing job replacing our roof, which Five Star Painting destroyed. Our friends all raved about the quality of product and service that they received, as well, pricing.

The Seneca Creek team did a marvelous job on our roof. They went to the extra trouble to make an…read moreimprovement, adding supports to raise this strange valley that a previous owner had created at the back of the house so that it would collect less water and fewer leaves and I really appreciate that. The cleanup looked great--everything from yard furniture to our flags was returned to the correct place--and the roof looks beautiful. Tim explained the work and set reasonable expectations and I thank him for that. I would gladly recommend Seneca Creek to a friend or neighbor.

After a few quotes we gave project to Deck Soldier. Andre was 1st contact, very professional and…read morewent out of his way to get samples for us. They also had the best price, but the initial responsiveness and knowledge of product. The project began few days ago, they sent 2 men? But when you see the quality and expertise of them you see why. We have large 16'x16' main deck with 2 more levels , 2nd level attaches to screened in porch. George was so meticulous I was so impressed at his level of craftsmanship and attention to every detail! In 3 days they removed existing wood, and installed new TimberTech decking and main stairs. Next few days the remaining work, 2 sets of stairs, and rail system. I couldn't recommend a company or a team more.

I happened to witness their work on three separate occasions, and I won't even get into their…read moresloppy, unprofessional attitude. Before questioning whether they actually get the job done right, it is clear they lack a basic understanding of workplace etiquette. It is common sense that one must work within the confines of the client's property. Yet, every time I see them, they are parking their work trucks and equipment in a neighbor's backyard--without a word of permission--and encroaching upon that property. I strongly urge you to reconsider hiring people who lack such fundamental courtesy and basic professional standards.

AMAZING! If I could give Whitmer Decks six (or more) stars, I wouldn't hesitate…read more Cliff Whitmer and his entire crew--Sam, Mike, Pavlo, Wade, and Keen--truly knocked it out of the park from start to finish. From our very first meeting with Cliff (the company owner!) to the final walk-through with Sam, the project manager, the experience was exceptional every step of the way. The communication throughout the entire process was outstanding. Not once did we feel anything less than a top priority. Texts were answered within an hour, and emails were always returned within hours. That level of responsiveness gave us complete confidence and peace of mind. Mike, Pavlo, and Wade were the primary builders, and they were phenomenal. They treated us like rock stars during the entire three-and-a-half-week build. Mike, the lead carpenter, took the time to explain every phase of the project in detail, which my wife and I truly appreciated. Whitmer Decks removed our old deck and built a beautiful new 14x12 screened porch, along with a 10x10 deck and staircase. I'm no professional photographer, but the results speak for themselves--we are absolutely thrilled. We can't wait for warmer weather so we can fully enjoy our stunning new space. The craftsmanship is simply incredible. These guys are true artists. Every time we look at the work Whitmer Decks completed, we're blown away all over again. Thank you to Cliff, Sam, Mike, Pavlo, Wade, Keen--and Spark Roofing as well. You are all amazing, and we will not hesitate to give our highest recommendation to anyone who asks. I want to mention that their estimate/upgrade process was incredibly easy and actually fun to work with! Each upgrade came with about 5-10 photos that were VERY helpful in envisioning what the final product would actually look like! With gratitude, Shawn Purcell

Complete waste of my time. To set up the appointment for a quote, I shared I wanted to replace my…read morewood decks with composite and screen in the lower deck. It was very clear. Spent an hour at my house discussing and taking measurements. Waited nearly two weeks for the quote and get a call they don't "replace" and confirmed they said they only do new construction per the "manager". Missed HOA deadline for May due to waiting on this final quote to make my decision to submit the application. Frustrating. They clearly didn't want the job or update your website to remove "deck replacement".

Excellent job! We needed 10-12 jobs done today at our home and he was very friendly and easy to…read moretalk to. He completed all of the requested jobs in a very short amount of time (in about 4-5 hours) and he was able to do each job with the amount of care and dedication needed!!! I will definitely be requesting services again from Clin Handyman when needed. I highly recommend!!

Reliable, high-quality work with great communication -- I've now used this handyman twice and will…read morekeep coming back. My first experience was a door installation that turned out to be a surprisingly tricky job, but he worked diligently to figure out a way to make it work. I recently called him for a siding repair as well. Both times I got a quick appointment with him showing up exactly when he said he would. Will definitely be calling him again.

After deciding to rebuild our older deck, we had to do some research on companies and speak with…read moreprospective vendors. We met with four businesses and carefully evaluated their offerings, services, quality of previous work, and costs. We ultimately chose the Deck Buddy primarily because of their professionalism, approach, and openness during the selection process. Doru was the primary point of contact throughout the entire process, and we chose to work with them because of his dedication, approach, and responsiveness. Every day, his team was punctual, courteous, and clean. They began on schedule and completed the entire project ahead of schedule. We are pleased with our deck and highly recommend his business and staff. Excellent work.

Doru came and presented our options, broke down the old deck, and removed stuff that was on it. He…read morethen commenced to build the most beautiful deck within 1 week in the winter after all county paperwork was filed. He travelled up from Virginia to work regardless of the weather. He even gave us lights on the stairs! His work is admired by family, friends, and even other licensed contractors we have working to complete other tasks. It was one of the best contractor experiences I've ever had!

Needed to fix up our deck and the team at Montgomery Decks did a great job. They communicated well,…read morethe sales process was no pressure, and they had the best price of 5 different companies I got quotes from. The construction team, Constantin (PM), and Tudor (Manager) were very easy to work with and responded to all our inquiries and took care of any issues promptly. We replaced the old wooden deck with Trex, extended the footprint, got all new railings, and added lattice around the bottom. We are incredibly happy with our new deck!

Normally when I see a 1-star review it is because something went horribly wrong and the…read moreproduct/results did not turn out anywhere near what was expected/agreed upon. This is not the case here, we contracted for a replacement deck and it was completed beautifully in a timely manner and at the agreed upon price. The reason for the negative review started out with poor communication and ended up with racism and sexism. I am having a really hard time understanding who wrote the positive reviews that I see posted here - it doesn't seem like it could be the same Tudor we dealt with. There were indications that communications were off early on but we didn't heed the warnings. Once the project got going Montgomery decks created a group chat with three project managers. While they were responsive to messages in the chat, nobody showed up at the project from the company post sales other than the subcontracted construction crew. Not at the beginning of the project, not in the middle, not at the end. We had minor questions about cleaning up the site (especially nails), missing materials and color plans, and restoration of an electrical outlet. We tried to ask these in the chat but it was hard to communicate that in text so we asked for a phone call. They initially resisted but shortly after Tudor called and he was extremely confrontational, accusing us as well as the subcontractors of causing problems. He agreed to visit the next morning and started pretty much where the phone call left off. He referred to the subcontractors as 'you know how THESE people are' to blame them, then turned to the subcontractors to tell them that we were refusing to pay so they would not get paid. Our payments were made immediately upon request and we never suggested we would not pay. Then Tudor asked to talk to me (male) instead of my partner (female) in what appeared to be overt sexism. We love the deck the subcontractors built but if we had to do it all over again we would not go with Montgomery Decks at any price and encourage others to do the same.

Hamada contracting installed fencing at my new home. From the very first contact, the communication…read morewas great, and the owner is an absolute pleasure to work with. The team was neat and professional and communicated every step. Months later the gate is still perfect. The weatherproofed wood is sturdy. We are so pleased.

Hanada gave me the best quote for my railing and did an outstanding job with the install; will…read moredefinitely be calling back for further work!

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.

Very disappointing experience, especially given their high rating…read more We signed an agreement with Blue Collar Scholars at the end of June for a new front and back fence and paid several thousand dollars toward the project. We understood that permitting could take time, particularly because our home is in a historic district, and our contract did not guarantee a completion date. My issue is not that the permit has taken time, it is how little they seem to have done during the time they could control. Before hiring them, my wife had already attempted to submit the permit application herself. It took her about two hours to put everything together, and the application was returned because an architectural drawing was required. We gave Blue Collar Scholars all of the paperwork from that attempt when we signed, so they knew exactly what was needed. Yet throughout July, we were repeatedly told they were "gathering documents" and "finalizing" the application. The architect they work with didn't come out to take measurements until August. Since coordinating their architect is within the contractor's control, we cannot understand why this wasn't done in July while they were supposedly "preparing" the permit application. It is now September 29, more than three months after signing and paying the deposit, and we have no fence and no approved permit. We've now been told there were comments on the application and that installation will take another 3-4 weeks AFTER the permit is approved. I don't blame them for DC permitting delays or historic-district requirements. I do blame them for failing to use the time efficiently and for providing vague, noncommittal updates instead of clearly communicating what was actually happening. After more than three months and several thousand dollars paid toward the project, having no fence and no approved permit is an extremely frustrating experience. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Blue Collar Scholars.