I had a broken kitchen cabinet hinge, could not find an exact replacement and had called several…read morecabinet shops over the course of three months. My regular handyman was unable to repair it. Chris came out, took the cabinet door with him, found the exact hinge I needed, and returned to rehang the door, all within a week or two at at reasonable price considering travel, research and labor. I will hire Chris for all my cabinet/woodworking needs.

Chris does amazing and artistic work that is high quality from top to bottom. He works with you to…read moreproduce a product that is perfectly to your liking, is quick, and is just a great guy to work with. We had a built-in desk with bookshelves created and it is gorgeous! I highly recommend him. Thanks Chris!

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.

If I could give Talon Construction more than five stars, I absolutely would. From the very…read morebeginning, the entire team was professional, coordinated, and incredibly knowledgeable. They somehow turned what is typically a very stressful process into a smooth and collaborative one. We interviewed nine contractors before choosing Talon for a full gut renovation of our home. Talon stood out immediately as the most professional and detail-oriented team we met. We first connected with Darren in 2023, and his depth of knowledge was apparent from the beginning. He pointed out practical design considerations and code requirements that other contractors had missed. We went back and forth on the scope for over a year, and he was consistently patient, responsive, and generous with his time. He never rushed us and always made himself available to answer questions. We started construction in August 2025-- The construction crew had an excellent work ethic. They arrived early and worked hard - something even our neighbors commented on. They took pride in their work and paid close attention to details. The workmanship was just excellent. The work site was consistently clean and organized. They did a great job at handling unexpected situations and communicating that to me. Eddie took the time to explain everything thoroughly before moving forward. Even when we made scope changes, they were flexible and incorporated those changes without making it feel stressful or complicated. And probably the thing that impressed me the most was that they ran the whole project with integrity. They uncovered an improperly vented dryer which was a fire hazard and promptly brought it up to code. There were other moments like this throughout the project- too many to fully capture here - that consistently reinforced how much they value doing things the right way. I have to mention Eddie who was incredible throughout the entire process. He was calm, responsive and communicated clearly. He seriously made the entire project enjoyable. They were fair and transparent when it came to pricing and change orders. But more than anything, what I appreciated the most was their integrity, professionalism and genuinely caring about doing a good job. Everyone- Ed, Paul, Darren, Eddie and the construction crew were top notch. We honestly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. I would highly recommend Talon and would definitely work with them again!

A few issues. The receptionist was rude. She said we don't do decks alone but since yours includes…read morea screened in porch we will. Her attitude and the way she spoke to me was nasty. She transferred me to a voicemail box. I left a message and its been two weeks without a return call. I even emailed them to let them know and how to reach me to be ignored again. Very unprofessional company and I am so thankful I didn't waste more of my time or money on them. I guess two decks and a screened in porch wasnt enough value to them.

I hired them to replace some interior doors in my house. Great price, service, and finished…read moreproduct. Highly recommend!

The guy came on time, very pleasant and even though I wasn't expecting all the things that were…read morewrong. He did get my AC back on and it's "knock on wood" still on and creating cold air.

Have had maintenance done twice now. Both times were a great experience. Techs are thorough and…read morepolite. They obviously value their customers. Our techs have been Scott and Tyler and both were great.

Had a very stylish moulding project done by Badger. It turned out fantastic. Mike helped us select…read morethe best moulding for the room, and then did the installation exactly as promised. He was a perfectionist and the results clearly show it. Couldn't be happier with the final product.

I had accumulated rain water damage from a leaky window to the interior of my wall and subfloor and…read morethen to the interior of my home. Michael at Badger Renovations was very responsive, answered my questions, provided and educated me with a few repair and cost options and job timeline. The finished work is perfect. I highly recommend Badger Renovations.

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.

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.

The selection of wood at Frederick Lumber is excellent, many fantastic slabs and some are…read moreastoundingly THICK and HUGE! Great place to wander around seeking the spirit-in-the-wood for inspiration. The staff are either woodworkers themselves or very knowledgeable -- and they are helpful and friendly. I'm a life-long woodwork hobbyist and I really appreciate the selection of species to look through. Saturday's can be busy, weekdays are an ideal time to loose yourself in this very large warehouse of fantastic wood species! The location is easy to get to, and if you are hungry check out the Airport Inn! (Free tip!)

Went in there a few days ago wanting to try and make a butcher block for the first time. Met an a…read morevery nice lady who helped me pick out the right wood. I went back today to get the board planed and squared and was met by some bald guy who was nothing but rude and dismissive. Even took a call in the middle of our discussion. Sorry I'm not an expert, but again this was something I was trying to do for the first time. I will NEVER go back to this place.

AMAZING! From concept to build Zoltan Design Co did a great job with our restaurant and bar. I…read morewould highly recommend them for your next project.

Chris Zoltan is a tremendous talent. His vision and insight are worth every cent of the design…read morecharge. I was nervous throughout the project. But in the end I realized that Chris had it right from the beginning. My living room and dining room space look distinctive and high style. His firm designed and manufactured customized leather love seats for my undersized living room. The love seats are gorgeous and so high quality. They were expensive but worth every single penny. There were some glitches in the project. I felt that the firm could be more transparent about the cost of ordering items through them versus ordering them yourself. It will save time and grief to order through them but it will cost you more money upfront. This cost is totally worth the convenience and, in retrospect, I would have paid it. But for cost conscious clients the firm should be upfront about that additional cost. Overall, I LOVE the design Zoltan executed for my project. I would use the firm again in a heartbeat. If you are looking for design on the cheap, Zoltan is def not for you. For distinctive, high quality design, Zoltan is an amazing partner for your project.