The design representative was unprofessional. The experience was horrible and his micro-aggression…read morewas a definite indication that unconscious bias training is required. Upon arriving he was visibly irritated. He asked me if my design would be supported by the HOA. I responded it would, to which he replied, "How do you know." His tone was sharp and a definite indication to me that we didn't share enough in common. I answered and attempted to continue with my vision for the house. He was so combative, he stated I was irritating and walked away. Disrespectful, rude and no business I would ever use or recommend.

After gathering multiple quotes a few years back we decided to go with Sundecks for the addition of…read moreour Deck from the main floor with stairs down to the garden. The decision ultimately came down to how many supporting beams were being used by Sundecks (we did not want a supporting beam blocking our view from the walk out basement).Price wise, Sundecks were one of the more expensive . The work was done in a timely manner. The staff were polite and acted in a professional manner. The deck itself seems structurally sounds (the deck was completed late summer 2017) and from afar looks attractive. However, there is no finesse. There are nails in random places that have no function (they go in and out of the same piece of wood only). A lot of the nails were not hammered in properly and I had to go around with a hammer ensuring the ones that may come into contact with a person (railings etc.,) were flush to avoid injury. The corner beams on the railings are not level either (they are off set to each other). The nails in the base (floor part) are not positioned in straight line so up close it just looks sloppy, like I have done it myself. There are a lot of split pieces of wood, most caused by sloppy nail work. It just screams laziness. Now, if Sundecks had been one of the cheaper quotes, these details (although they would still bother me) would not annoy me half as much, since you should get what you pay for. But they charged a lot and the work is sloppy in terms of the aesthetics. It is for this reason I most likely would not recommend Sundecks, since for the money you should be able to get something more finessed.

I chose J&J Landscape over several other companies that provide similar services because of the…read morepositive reviews that I read on Yelp. They have been taking care of my landscaping for about 2 years. Their price is competitive with other companies that I contacted, perhaps just a bit more expensive. The requirement that they have when they provide service is that they perform three 'functions'. I have a very small area of grass and so I certainly do not need for them to mow this small area. The functions that they provide are mulching in the Spring, pruning and clean up during the summer and really throughout the year, and blowing the leaves in the fall. I really like the guys who come out to my home to do the work. The central problem with this company is that the supervision is inadequate, the training is poor and the communication between teams who come to your home is non-existent. Whenever I call the company, they are friendly and note down my preferences. Sometimes this info is communicated to the men who come to my home. Often it is not. When I see that the guys have arrived, they listen and do everything that I would want. But if not, then it just doesn't work. In addition, when they do have someone who knows what he's doing, how to take care of plants, the person leaves the company. The guys just do not understand landscaping or plants. This is where the severe lack of training is so obvious. It may be that my needs are different than many of their other customers, but the requests don't seem to be that complex. I suggest considering another company.

We hired J&J to hardscape our backyard. We had crappy grass growing there, uneven terrain, and…read moregeneral ugliness back there. Cara came over for a consult first thing in the morning. We walked through what we wanted, and Cara provided us with a sketch of her ideas and thoughts on paver types, moving a water drain, and other items. We approved the plans with a minor modification, and they got right to work. The workers came over early each day to work, and were great. They were also very considerate of our neighbors. Some of the work generated a ton of dust, and our neighbor voiced concerns about it flying into her yard. They made adjustments to minimize the dust. Our neighbor even commented to us how great they were about it. About 2 weeks later, we have an amazing backyard. We've got the furniture back there, along with plants in the stone-walled garden. it looks fantastic, and we could not be happier. The staff were courteous and professional. This company is definitely recommended!!

Highly recommend Valer Builders. We recently redid our sun room and deck because it was not up to…read morecode. The original contractor could not finish the job and Valer Builders stepped in and finished the project at a reasonable price. We honestly expected a complete redo, but Valer Builders was able to salvage most of the work and saved us a lot of money. Thank you Dan!

It is rare that I provide negative reviews but when I do, it's usually for good reason…read more I decided at the beginning of this year that I would finally get a deck installed. It was something we wanted to do for a long time, and we finally felt ready. Since a deck is part of the structure of a home, I wanted to make sure we got a vendor who was licensed, insured and experienced. I got a couple of estimates, and a neighbor had recommended the people they had used and said that they were able to get a permit quickly. Because I wanted to get my deck done before the summer, I decided to request a quote. Dan from Valer Builders met with at my home and did some measuring and talked a good talk. It ia amazing how people behave when they are trying to get your business. The estimate I was provided with was about 6k over what my other vendors had provided but Dan persisted and when I told him what I had been quoted, he asked for proof and tried to match it. I was a little hesitant as to how much he kept trying to get my business and how quickly he dropped his prices but, in the end, I thought that I would be dealing with a professional company, one that would provide great quality work, quality materials and great customer service. I was WRONG! After coming to an agreement, signing the contract and putting down the deposit and getting the permit, a date was set to start the work. On the first day, Dan showed up and then a crew showed up and he introduced me to his "Project Manager". The crew started the work and for the most part they were doing a great job until they started installing the pickets. I noticed that there was a huuuuuuge difference on the wood, it was NOT new material as promised. I reached out to Dan and sent pictures of which he also agreed that the wood was not grade A. I was not happy because his crew previously tried to claim the extra material that I was paying for and then installed old wooden pickets. I first mentioned it to his "Project Manager" who was actually his subcontractor. The subcontractor at first denied to have installed old wood but I have eyes and it was very clear that I was not being provided with new wood and when I texted Dan the pictures, he agreed with me and asked his "Project Manager" to change them out. One of the laborers even mentioned that he told the "PM" that they shouldn't use that wood but that he was told to just do it. I was not happy and finally Dan came to see it himself and said that he had ordered 20 new pickets to be replaced and felt the need to show the invoice of the extra expense he will have to pay. He acted like he was doing me a favor and even told me to call his vendors. Why would a customer need to do that? Your job is to provide good quality materials. When I asked him if he had inspected the materials, he seemed to get offended by the question and started being rude and disrespectful. I had to remind him that I was the customer, and it got to the point that I had to kick him off my property due to his tone of voice. At this point I just wanted to get the work done and not deal with him again. His "Project Manager" listened to the whole conversation and knew I was upset and offered to change all the pickets. I didn't want to take out my disappointment with the subcontractor, so I simply asked him to replace the real bad ones which I have pictures off. The last step of the project was to fix the flooring which I had just installed a few years back. The quality of work was very poor, and my floor does not look good. His masonry subcontractor tried twice and said with time that the material he used would set and it would look good. Two months later, my patio floor is not up to standard. At the beginning of June, the electricity in my house went out and I called the electricians who installed my new electrical box a few months ago. They confirmed that it wasn't the box and called Dominion Power for me and had then come to my property. It was determined by Dominion Power that the vendor that installed the deck placed a post in an area that caused the electrical line to break. Dominion power asked if I knew if the vendor who installed the deck called Miss Utility before they did the work. I hope they have proof that they did. Dominion Power determined that the damage was caused by the deck installation, and they said they will charge the vendor but that Dominion Power doesn't fix the flooring. I had no choice but reach out to Dan and informed him of the situation and that I needed someone to fix the floor that Dominion Power open up around one of the deck's post and to please fix the flooring throughout since the work his team did looks bad. Shared pictures with Dan and he declined to make things right, so he leaves me no choice but to take necessary action. I DO NOT RECOMMEND Valer.

Northern Deck Works is owned by Tim O'Neil. He will draw up a design for your house, give your…read moreincredibly transparent numbers, a robust contract and wonderful craftsmanship. The wood used is beautiful (it's not stained yet). The cost is fair considering the quality of materials, labor and service.

This company was outstanding to work with. Great communications, product, and installation. And the…read moreprice was surprisingly reasonable. Installer Jason worked 4 days in the crazy heat to make sure everything was perfect. Check out our before and after photos.

It has been 9 months since our deck project was completed but I did not want to forget leaving a…read morereview for Prime Outdoor Living. I can't say enough good things about this team. From the very beginning, obtaining samples and a quote, to the supervision on site, the actual installation, follow through, and billing, the team works seamlessly together and is great with communication. The deck project, which including an extension by cantilever to the original wood structure, additional support beams and posts, waterproofing, a ceiling and recessed lights came out beautiful. Even when they had to pause the project due to delays on my end, they returned when they said they would and finished the project. Nick Jantic (sales manager), Pavel, (onsite supervisor), Elio and team (installers) and Norma (billing) run a great show! Huge shout out to Elio who did an amazing job building me a small shed to cover ugly pipes and gas meters! Also, I have to say Prime Outdoor beat out the pricing of our contractor and took care of so many additional items. I would highly recommend!

This is a review 6 years in the making!!…read more I've worked with Nick at Prime Outdoor living for over 6 years now and can't say enough. What started as a COVID era deck, turned into a screened porch, and a brand new garage. Nick and Prime Outdoor living (formerly Prime Decks) are the most honest, and customer obsessed contractors you'll ever work with. If you want customer service, top notch quality, very fair pricing and overall the best experience don't hesitate to call Nick @ Prime Outdoor. I'll let the pictures do all the talking, but I can't recommend them enough for really any constructive project you have!

I don't understand some of the reviews here. I've never had a problem getting a hold of Dave, nor…read morehave I ever had an issue with him coming over and fixing anything that didn't take, which happens to any landscaper. The work is excellent, and the design ideas are consistent with the area and wildlife. Some folks want pretty ornate stuff that simply doesn't work in NOVA unless they are willing to nurture it. Why take away stars when the guy tells you it won't work? Anyway, been using them for a few years, never had a problem, and they are more on top of the schedule than I am. Sometimes, rain delays occur, which backs up the whole system, so being a little understanding of that, no need to take away stars. Highly recommended!

Great service, showed up when they said and did a great job efficiently! Highly recommendread more

We replaced our old rotting deck with a beautiful new room addition, designed by WISA, with a…read moresliding door and a side exit that even included a small full bathroom and closet (features that other companies told us would not be possible within the same amount of existing space that we had to work with). WISA's team was wonderful. Everyone did an expert job -- from digging the foundation (lots and lots of dirt needed to be removed!) to extraordinary architectural planning of the project to painstaking attention to every small detail that accentuated the beauty of this space. We especially like that we saw the same team members on a consistent basis (no outsourcing of labor). Everyone arrived on time for the workday and put in their full effort all day long, six days a week -- the excavators, foundation builders, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, roofing and siding specialists, and, indeed, the entire highly skilled workforce. They found solutions to any and every issue that sometimes cropped up, as to be expected in a large, involved project of this magnitude. The design and project planning team, along with the architect and company heads, were so very helpful in bringing our vision to life. We even went ahead and had old popcorn ceiling removed from our existing living room, dining room, and kitchen and had all those walls and ceilings painted to match our new room addition and had recessed lighting installed in those areas, too (our older home did not have any existing ceiling lighting in our living room) -- so a lot of expert wiring was required to accomplish all this. Additionally, we had WISA install electrical power and lighting to our shed while they were working on all of the other wiring installation work. Our new extension with plenty of large windows to enjoy our treed back yard just adds so much more to the enjoyment of this beautiful extra space. Our back yard was so sloped previously that we couldn't fully use a lot of this additional area effectively before. The new flooring was hand-picked and hand-stained to very closely match our existing floor that this tied into. We now have extra room for family and guests to stay. Not only did the room design and the new large side deck exceed our expectations, instead of renovating an older bathroom as we had planned to do, we decided to go ahead with having a lovely retaining wall and matching pavers installed to fully enhance our new space. This is the first time we've ever had a level pathway across our backyard. It makes everything so much easier! This also corrected previous poor drainage problems affecting our yard, so that was an unexpected added bonus. Our addition turned out better than we could ever have imagined and at a far better price than several quotes we received from other companies. Our initial quote from WISA was easily only half the cost of the quotes from other home improvement companies we contacted. Also, the WISA showroom has just as much selection of products as other companies do; and they will go above and beyond to help you find just the right flooring, tiling, bathroom fixtures, and other options even beyond what they carry in their large onsite showroom. From initial design, to pulling permits, to their advanced experience in coordinating and carrying out plans in compliance with homeowner association (HOA) approval, to final completion of a beautifully constructed new room, deck, and backyard retention wall and paver layout, they are truly top-notch! We are beyond thrilled with our new space and would highly consider WISA for any other projects - like those bathroom renovations - that we plan to tackle in the future! In fact, we have already recommended them to others, as well. This was such a wise decision and a wonderful investment in both the beauty and value of our home! Our room addition is now like a bit of a vacation retreat!

I have used WISA for all my home projects since 2013 and have been extremely happy with all their…read morework! They provide quality and beautiful results while being reliable and respectful of my home. From the owners to the designers and every worker! Communication, product selection, timelines, dependability and honesty are some of the great things this company provides consistently. I've had 5 huge projects done to my home: 2013: 2 bathroom renovations 2017: new roof and 3rd bathroom renovation 2024: ENTIRE HOUSE renovation (kitchen, bathroom, new floors, staircase updated, new windows, all interior and exterior doors, interior and exterior painting, fireplace renovation) 2024: replaced and upgraded patio Here's the reasons I return to WISA for every need: 1. Reliable: Waris and Daoud have a wonderful team. They arrive every day (6 days/week) on time and work diligently the entire day. 2. Excellent pricing and product selection: Waris and Daoud give excellent quotes on their work and make great suggestions on the best way to improve your project. They are honest and will let you know of any changes needed or if problems have been uncovered. Their suggestions for solutions are always helpful and reasonable. And the ability to go to their showroom to pick all your products is a huge benefit! 3. Quality workers: the guys all work for WISA. No subcontractors! Demo, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and tiling is all done by WISA workers. And some of the crew are the same guys that worked on my home from 2013! They have a supervisor on site and the manager visits daily plus the owners come by frequently to check on the project. Everyone is friendly, respectful and professional. Communication is excellent! 4. CLEAN! They prepare your home, place plastic and wrap/move furniture to minimize dust and prevent damage. Plus they clean the worksite daily. 5. Dependable and trustworthy: I know this team and have trusted them without any reservations. Had a lockbox on the house and even went on vacation during projects without hesitation. And the work is completed within the timeline! We discussed any additional work (either unforeseen or my request) and pricing and timeline. All done to my complete satisfaction. 6. Excellent results: my house is always better than I imagined. The carpentry and tile work is stunning! Design is beautiful and functional. I'm thrilled with my home 7. Excellent customer service! Waris and Daoud are available immediately to discuss anything! Their design staff also are accessible. My designer, Kate, emailed, called and stopped by throughout the process. They also encourage you to contact them post project for any issues. I am never disappointed with WISA. They are a family owned business that treats me like family. I highly recommend them for excellent results and peace of mind. They make a stressful time much easier to go through and I have a beautiful home as a result.

MidAtlantic Contracting helped us create a new deck and install a sliding door. We had such a…read morewonderful experience working with everyone involved. Every single person who worked on the project were extremely respectful and easy to work with. The deck turned out incredible and it was reasonable compared to other companies. I honestly was a little shocked at how good it turned out. They worked fast and did everything on time. Even the underside of the deck looks amazing. I cannot recommend this company enough if you're looking to build a deck!!

MidAtlanticContracting was professional throughout the project. They were responsive to our…read morequestions, competitively priced, on time and completed the roof installation in one day. The crew cleaned up after the job and the roof looks great!