We are grateful to Patrick, Myles, and their team for their great work. We were experiencing water…read moredamage from poor workmanship on the exterior of our building. Capitol Hill Masonry redid the exterior wall, made sure the brick and mortar were in good shape, and did an excellent job painting and cleaning up the job site. They also added weepholes to allow better drainage from our yard. Capitol Hill Masonry offered us the fairest price at a higher experience level than other contractors we found. Our wall still looks great after a recent downpour.

I had some spalling brick, loose bricks, and repointing that I needed done. Capitol Hill Masonry…read morewere one of the two local masonry folks with high marks I contacted, but they were so far above the competition. They came out promptly to look at my issues, give an in-depth plan of what they would do to make everything look perfect and matching - both replacement bricks and mortar. They communicated through the work, cleaned up after themselves, and put everything they moved to complete the work back even better than I had it. From start to finish, they were awesome; just look at the pictures. I highly, highly recommend them. Their 5 star rating is well-deserved and for any future needs, they'll be my first call.

Abel and his team did a great job of updating our hardscaping and fencing and redoing our…read morelandscaping. We love our new backyard! They did a great job at a fair price!

Outstanding service, great communication and fabulous work. Exactly what I wanted and it looks…read moreperfect! I'm already planning my next project! I'd give them 10 stars!

I hired PointingPlus to repoint the back wall of my 1920 Petworth rowhouse because the mortar had…read morebeen deteriorating and bricks becoming insecure, which had become apparent when the paint that the prior owners had applied on the wall prior to their sale began peeling. PointingPlus did an exceptional job, n0ot only repointing the wall, but addressing other critical issues which became apparent during the process. I had requested a quote from PointingPlus, as well as from several other companies, for the repointing work after reviewing on-line information, talking to other home owners with older homes, and asking neighbors about their contractors when I saw that someone was having repointing done on their houses. One of the factors that was critical to me was experience and the approach to repointing "soft" brick (generally that used in houses up to the mid-1920s) because it requires different mortar than what was and still is typically used for new brick, which is made differently and is harder. It was also important to me that the contractor I hired had broader construction experience because I knew there were other issues with my wall that would need to be addressed, and that they evidenced a flexibility to be able to discuss with me and address such issues. Price was also a large consideration. Daniel Palousek, the owner of PointingPlus, has a passion for historical brick work, and he and his business, a Mission of repairing and restoring the brickwork on old homes and buildings in the DC area. He learned construction when he was growing up. The PointingPlus website explains how he got into old brick work and his experience/training. When I met him prior to his submitting an estimate for the work, his love for the work and end result was apparent, as was his flexibility and interest in addressing more than brick and mortar issues. (I needed some work on the roof flashing covering the top layers of brick as well as on a window sill on the top story that was rotting, among some other issues he identified during his work and addressed after discussing approach with me.) The price of his estimate was not the lowest, but was also not close to being the highest against a $30,000 difference between the lowest and highest estimates I received. He more than met criteria that were important to me and prior to finalizing my decision I asked to look at some buildings that PointingPlus had done work on; the work on them was excellent. I am very pleased with what PointingPlus did (and with Daniel. who did the work). And the process of the work went well, the communication between him and me excellent (and I learned a heck of a lot more than I knew about brick and mortar, which I also find very interesting, among other things). I strongly recommend PointingPlus to others, and expect that I will be in touch with Daniel again as I become aware of and seek to address issues on my 100+ year old home.

Pointing Plus is excellent at what they do. They are reasonably priced, responsible during every…read morestep of a project, and exceptional at communication. Their approach is comprehensive and once engaged they are clear about the process, timing and expected results. Pointing Plus easily navigated the many challenges and permitting that comes with working on a historic building (circa 1895) in an historic neighborhood. They approached the 125+ year old façade with care and an extensive knowledge about mortar, color, scaffolding, and structure. And, given that the building had never been repointed, as part of the process large sections of the facade had to be rebuilt including large brownstone headers and sculptural elements. The goal was to maintain the historic presence and shore up the structure and Pointing Plus succeeded on every level. When done properly, pointing should be a once in a lifetime project. Working with Pointing Plus has given me the confidence knowing the façade of this building will be here for generations to come.

We needed some maintenance work done at the property, a 28 unit condo complex in Brookland…read more Specifically, we needed concrete steps repaired or replaced, the iron railings that were along the steps mended, and a few areas of sidewalk patched or replaced. I had noticed that Off Limits was working at a condo complex down the street from us and their work looked great, so I gave them a call. I'm glad I did - their price was very reasonable. Right before they came out to provide a quote, someone tore down our old trash fence around our dumpsters. I asked them if they would be interested in rebuilding the fence as well and they were - and offered a lengthy warranty on both pieces of work. Their price was half of some of the contractors our management company got for the fence. It took a few weeks to get on their schedule, but once they started work they were fast and efficient and kept me updated with more frequent status reports than I've ever gotten for any contractor. The quality of work was superb and both the concrete work and the fence looks phenomenal. They even brought in a welder to re-weld parts of metal railing and added solar lights to the top of the trash area posts at no extra charge. When they were complete they restored everything to excellent condition and did a walkthrough with me. Overall 10/10 for value and quality of work, I would absolutely hire them again and recommend them if you need concrete, masonry, a fence built, or similar work. We'll certainly hire them again in the future if we do.

The team went above and beyond with our project providing creative solutions and generous spirit…read more The craftsmanship was sharp and a month later everything is solid after some wear and tear. Highly recommend this team!

They were able to lift and level my concrete slab back to exactly where it was originally! This…read moresaved me a big chunk of money.

From the owner: POLY INJECT is a licensed specialty contractor specializing in concrete lifting, concrete…read morestabilization, soil stabilization, and void filling. We stabilize, lift, and level concrete slabs, driveways, walkways, carports, garages, porches, landings, stairs, pool decks, etc. Similar terms for this type of work include poly jacking, slab jacking, mud jacking, concrete leveling, and pressure grouting. Our service can often save you 40% to 70% over the cost of removing and replacing the concrete.

By far the best outdoor living contractor in the DC area…read more They were very reasonably priced, provided a comprehensive estimate that allowed us to make easy decisions and communicated extremely well throughout the whole process and execution of the job. We now have the best patio in our DC neighborhood, our drainage problems are nonexistent and we are able to host gatherings very easily with tons of fun! They provided options for a stone patio, paver patio, and a brick patio. Obviously, as you can see in the pictures, we went with the brick! I love the timeless look, and I think it goes really well with the rest of our yard and the look of our home. Special shout out to their Forman Erick and his two assistants!

Do you know how Disneyland makes magic happen? Well, BCS turned a botched job from another…read morecontractor into our backyard oasis. That's as close to magic that I can think of here in Virginia! The other contractor on Yelp didn't have the proper insurance when we were going through HOA submission and just kept dragging us along even after they started the work. We went through weeks of searching for companies and most companies didn't have the actual proper insurance and license to work in Virginia. Once blue collar scholars took over, the job got on track and communication was perfect. During the permitting, inspection scheduling, framing, and finishing portions of the job. We now have a custom gazebo and a full Trex deck that our whole family loves during the spring, summer and fall months. When it is warm in the winter, we are also out on it as well. This job was completed in the summer of 2023 and we are now using them for some interior work.

An absolutely skilled professional at a reasonable price. I had two areas in my finished basement…read morethat became wet during heavy rains. The initial phone conversation was very productive, and The Crack Man gave me confidence that they knew what they were doing. He explained every step and how cracks like this typically form with houses of this age. He fixed the problem with minimally invasive technology. It's been 11 years now with many heavy rains, and my basement carpet has stayed dry ever since!

Very professional, on time and great with communication, and very honest. Highly suggest to use the…read morecrack man to fix your basement leak and water issues.

My property suffered from some erosion and because of this, I needed to have the front porch…read morerepaired. I received an immediate response from Ray; he came out to take a look at the work, and we also ended-up discussing some landscaping ideas. Ray repaired the porch, and I later called him back to do some landscaping. A dependable and honest businessman with integrity.

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