Pascal did a quality job refinishing several pieces of furniture. This was the second time we've…read moreworked with him and both times his work was excellent.

I've worked with Pascal twice now -- once refinishing my grandmother's old record cabinet, and now…read morejust recently refinishing an original icebox from our 100-year-old house into a usable cabinet. Pascal is very dedicated to his work, delivers high quality craftsmanship, and is very easy to work with. He knows what quality looks like, but also wants to make a piece that you'll be happy with. I highly recommend him.

Really happy with the work they did. They showed up on time, fixed all the doors we needed, and…read moreeverything works perfectly now. Price matched what they estimated, no surprises. Super easy to work with and I would definitely call them again.

We had a piece of siding that came loose during a recent storm. Contacted Erick and sent a picture…read moreof the problem via text. He promptly called back and provided a quote. Came by the next day and completed the repairs. The work was professionally and competently done with no sign that there had ever been a problem. Pricing was fair and the quality was excellent. Would highly recommend Erick. Will call him first for any future needs.

Everything about my experience with MsFixit (a division of Heritage Contracting Renovations) was…read moregreat! Tammy was responsive and informative in her e-mails; Burt, the handyman, was professional, kind, and did great work; and the pricing was fair. They were even able to get the work done a week earlier than originally scheduled because of an opening in their calendar. Burt did a really nice job with recaulking my shower and tub and providing helpful information about maintenance. I'm very pleased and will definitely look to hire MsFixit again in the future!

Reached out to request service on their website a week ago, never received a response…read moreThe negative reviews about the terrible customer service seem true, unfortunately. So unprofessional, very disappointed because I wanted to support a woman-owned business.

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.

Provided an estimate online. After site visit increased the price 4.5 times when I asked to do some…read moreminor additional work. Didn't respond to my request to drop the additional work and to do the work that we had discussed online.

Water leaked from the exterior of the house into the interior. The initial estimate was quite a…read morebut lower than the final cost, but there was more extensive damage than seen on first inspection. The final result left the house looking in its original state. I was pleased with their efforts and will use them again.

Misleading pricing. Over the phone, I was quoted $90 per hour with a two hour minimum for a total…read moreof $180. The day of, they arrived with two people and after the work was completed, they demanded $90 per hour per person. Given the high ratings, I expected a better experience.

Aldo went above and beyond, completely remaking our mess of a screened porch and redoing most of…read morethe doors for our new house. He rebuilt everything with great quality and was so easy to work with. Everything looks so professional, with stellar workmanship, a complete transformation.

I had a really wonderful experience with ALM Carpentry. Aldo, who owns the company, his son Odin,…read moreand Carlos who did the painting are all great, friendly, smart, easy people to work with. It was a pleasure, and it was low stress. The quality of the work is very high, and the pricing is very fair. There is no gauging here. I shopped around quite a bit before deciding to go with ALM Carpentry. My experience was so positive that the next time I need carpentry work or remodeling, I am just going to call Aldo/ALM. Thank you Aldo, Odin, and Carlos. The work is great, and it was a pleasure.

Fernando from BBC Construction is - by far - the best contractor I have ever worked with in the 12…read moreyears I've lived in DC. This company is honestly the only one that hasn't let me down. All the work they've done has exceeded my expectations. Fernando is very knowledgeable, punctual, friendly, and respectful, and sets realistic expectations about the timeline of each project and what it will entail. As a young woman, I have had many negative experiences with other sexist contractors who assume that I lack enough knowledge in their field (electrical, plumbing, etc.) or that I have no common sense, and so they try to scam me or get away with poor quality work. It has been the opposite with Fernando. He takes the time to patiently and kindly answer every single one of my many questions, and explains things to me as many times as I need him to, always treating me like an equal. I have an old house, built in 1921, and in the decades before I owned it, it went through renovations that were not done well. This has meant that now every serious project in the house must be done carefully to ensure that it remains structurally sound and safe both in the short and long term. I only trust Fernando to do any work in the house at this point, because I regretted every other time I hired someone else. I appreciate so much that he always thinks about how to make the result even better than I asked for, and without me asking, cares enough to use his knowledge to come up with ways to make the best of this house that I love despite its limitations (e.g. building recessed shelves to maximize limited space). His prices are shockingly fair and he gives detailed invoices outlining his projected labor costs. If anything unforeseen comes up that might lead to increased costs, he immediately addresses it with you to discuss options and ensure you are comfortable with the outcome. His team cleans up after themselves and you can see that he treats his workers with respect. The projects he'd done for me include (but are not limited to): -Fixing a collapsed wall in the crawl space of my basement (it was so bad, you could see the roots of a tree from inside the house) and ensuring water could no longer leak into the house - Removing an old retaining wall and building a stunning brand new one - Replacing old floors with ceramic and vinyl ones - Building and painting a fence - Building a concrete walkway in my yard and fixing an old one - Fixing the flow of rainwater in my yard to protect the house from water damage - As well as less complex tasks like painting my interior walls And now, he is currently finishing my basement which is a very complex project given the limitations of the house, but I know it'll exceed my expectations as before. I am so thankful that Fernando and his team were recommended to me years ago and now I will continue to recommend him to everyone I know in the DMV.

Fernando and his team did an excellent job replacing our back stairs/landing and repainting our…read morescreened in porch. They were also able to schedule pretty quickly and were fairly priced. We will definitely use BBC for future needs!

As a contractor myself, I have high expectations--and JZ Painting exceeded every one of them. My…read moreown crew was tied up on other projects, and JZ Painting stepped in quickly with competitive pricing, quality workmanship, and a team that delivered exactly what I envisioned. Communication with the owner was exceptional from start to finish. No long wait times, no back-and-forth delays--just clear, prompt, and professional responses that made coordination effortless. What impressed me most was their ability to perform under extremely challenging conditions. With 25-30 mph wind gusts and a three-story exterior to paint, I fully expected delays. Instead, they performed absolute magic. Their precision, attention to detail, and commitment to getting the job done safely and correctly were remarkable. This project was for one of our premier rentals in Alexandria, and the final result looks fantastic. I would absolutely use JZ Painting again for future projects and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others looking for a reliable, high-quality painting crew. A+ service, craftsmanship, and professionalism.

I was looking for someone to evaluate and repair leakage and water damage in a downstairs bathroom…read more I have worked with contractors and JZ contractors were recommended by neighbors. Mr.Zarou provided a comprehensive evaluation, some very concrete suggestions for repair and renovation and a timeline for completion. He met the deadline for completion and the quality of the work exceeded my expectations in every way, including cost.

Hired Jack again to build a custom fireplace mantel. Turned out so great-- really glad we hired him!read more

Jack is an exceptional professional and master craftsman. I had the honor of having some cabinets…read morein my kitchen and later a window box seat in my kitchen crafted by him. He is a man of his word who strives for perfection in his craft and guarantees customer satisfaction by his very action and not simply word of mouth. Both the cabinets and window box seat with storage were well crafted and fairly priced. I discovered Anto's Custom Cabinetry after a long string of disappointing shops. I am happy to say I ended up with the best craftsman and person than I could ever have imagined. I highly recommend Anto's Custom Cabinetry. Jack goes beyond the call of duty.

Alex and his team installed our kitchen tile in 2024. The entire team was so professional and true…read morecraftsmen; Alex went above and beyond recommending materials and design elements to help us make thorough decisions. They are responsive, neat and make having work done in your house painless! Thank you - Alex and team!

Alex is amazing! Highly recommend him and team for any home improvements or repairs. After…read moreseveral contractors recommended replacing hardwood floors throughout the house, Alex was able to repair just what was actually needed in a single bedroom with flawless results! Looked better than new when he and his team was done! Incredibly professional, honest, and went way above and beyond.