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.

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.

The team was amazing! From the very beginning - they were super communicative - worked hand in hand…read moreto understand what was needed - and even helped find better solutions to some of the work. And they did it all with a very reasonable cost. We had them do a ton of projects at our house and are very happy with all of the work. And it showed how well rounded their services are - we did electrical, light fixture hanging, painting, drywall, water proofing, plumbing and on and on. I truly could not recommend the team more. I know I will continue to leverage them as we have more projects around the house.

I had an urgent need to have LVP flooring fixed for a photo shoot for a house. Mend it now…read moreresponded within 20 minutes and 2 hours later they sent Jose to do the job. The work was perfectly done and no cutting corners ( Jose didn't glue the panel but removed a large number to put them correctly in place). The bosses actually came after to see if I was satisfied. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend As It Should Be for your custom carpentry project! We worked with Shlomo and his…read moreson Coby to build a custom bookshelf/ entertainment center along an empty wall in our house. Shlomo was patient and offered his input as we figured out what design and materials we wanted. His team was able to move an outlet, build and install the shelving and cabinets, and mount the TV. We are very happy with how it turned out! Just a note that they specialize in custom work and keep a busy calendar so it may take some months from start to finish. Our project took even longer due to holidays and other work being done at our house. The price was higher than other companies we got quotes from due to the custom work but we felt it was well worth the quality!

You should pick "As It Should Be" for your next cabinetry project. Friends whose taste and…read morejudgment we trust recommended Shlomo and the team at "As It Should Be" to us. From the moment we reached out, Shlomo was prompt, responsive, and understanding of first-time homeowners on their first project. Shlomo came to our house and walked through with me the two concepts I had in mind. He asked key questions that helped better shape the ideas, took the necessary measurements, then followed up in short order with a clear proposal and quote. The pricing was competitive and within our budget. Once we decided to move forward, the team delivered on the carpentry faster than we expected. Max and the team who did the carpentry were friendly and understanding of two tired parents who had to work in the house through the day. The work they performed was impeccable. The final product? 1) Built-in bookshelves with a table-height counter and drawers below: a showstopper and the new centerpiece of our living room; and 2) a ceiling-high pantry cabinet in our kitchen, attached to a new counter with a built-in garbage/recycling drawer. We are thrilled with the quality of these pieces, which have truly made our new home our own. If you are looking for cabinetry work in the DC-area, we unequivocally recommend you go with "As It Should Be." They will do great work for you.

We had Blue Check come out to install some artificial skylights in our living room. They did a…read moregreat job of covering everything including the couch and all of the surrounding shelves with plastic. Even though they needed to cut two giant holes in the living room ceiling, not a speck of dust was to be seen after. They then ran a line to the nearest outlet in the ceiling while providing careful consideration to the aesthetic appeal of the light placement. The joist didn't go the direction we needed it to, but the team got creative and made it work while looking even nicer than we had originally planned.

Eduardo and his team were very responsive and professional throughout the process. They patched the…read morehole in my ceiling so well that I can't tell where it was. Highly recommended!

Even better than I imagined. Raffi is professional, prompt, and does expert work. Great partner and…read morewould recommend him to all

Raffi was super helpful and communicative, he and his team gave us a simple quote and got the…read morerequested work done quickly.

Gone are the days of the nineties where fun nights out were limited to roller rinks and bowling…read morealleys. Whilst I don't have strong objections to either of those activities, variety is the spice of life right? Lesser known is the saying, "Standing in front of a 2000 degree forge is also in fact the spice of life." But I assure you, that's one spicy tamale. Located off of Parklawn Dr., White Flint Creations hosts small Blacksmithing workshops in a converted industrial garage bay. The night I went, I was one of eight amateur Smiths who learned how to harness the almighty power of the forge, anvil, and hammer. The appreciation of the Smiths surely runs deep now. "Take me out [to White Flint Creations] tonight" #Anyone? During the class period of around two and a half hours, Smithing expert Drew led our guild in making bottle openers out of thin square rods and rebar. We had a choice of using either canvas with Drew explaining that rebar would be a bit more difficult to shape, and me expeditiously grabbing a square rod to start my journey. Drew was an expert teacher. Both guiding us when he saw us faltering or requesting aid, but giving us a serious amount of autonomy to learn and grow. I had such a fantastic time during the course. Safety was observed, emphasized, and overseen. You might be asking yourself, what is the going rate of a night of blacksmithing at your local forge? Quite surprisingly, I only ended up paying $40 dollars for the class. So it was both unique, affordable, and quite fun. Caveat: the cost does depend on the size of the class so prices may vary. I can't wait to take my next blacksmithing course most honestly. It was challenging, fun, rewarding, and relaxing all at once. Drew plays music while you're all working on your project, and the garage doors are open to allow the massive heat created by the furnaces to escape - so it's quite a perfect little activity on a nice night.

This is an awesome woodshop! The co-founders, Brendan and Richard, built this as a community…read moreresource for woodworkers to express their creativity and learn from one another. This is an upbeat, professionally run place where hobbyists can design and build whatever they can imagine. The shop has heavy-duty, industrial-level equipment, including two high-end SawStop table saws, a 22" Powermatic planer, and a 16" Powermatic jointer. It's also fully stocked with hand tools, clamps, and jigs. And to top that off, Brendan and Richard are innovative problem-solvers, always looking for ways to optimize the shop and enhance capabilities.

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.

Honest, Reliable, and Quality Work!…read more I am very impressed with Fernando and his team. I was in need of replacing a vanity sink in one of my bathrooms and some roofing handyman services. I had been putting off the work for months and even considered doing it myself because the estimates that I received from other contractors were ridiculously high and super-inflated. Also, the other contracting companies either seemed disinterested in smaller jobs, not trustworthy, or left me with reservations and not a good feeling overall in having them do the work. In comes BBC Construction/Remodeling LLC. From the point of my initial meeting with the owner Fernando to the actual completion of the job, I am thoroughly satisfied with my decision in hiring this company. Fernando was very professional and his team did a great job on the work I requested. He was able to assess the work needed accurately and offered up great advice/recommendations on the work to be completed. In addition, he exuded two of the top qualities I look for in a contractor: 1) Patience -- Not once did I feel rushed with my initial appointment. He listened attentively, was not pushy and seemed eager to help. Nor, did I feel like Fernando was annoyed by my slue of questions. And, believe me there were many.....He patiently listened and answered every question. 2) Attention to Detail -- Fernando did a great job at assessing the work needed to be done and provided a fair estimate of the cost. Antonio was the crew member assigned to the work I requested. This guy was top notch. He performed an exceptional job on completing new plumbing and installing a new vanity sink in my home. He had great attention to detail and cleaned up the site afterwards. He also was the guy that handled the roofing work I requested as well and even completed a few things that were not a part of the scope of work! He could have ignored it or charged me extra, but he didn't! This is when you know you have found a quality, first rate company that takes pride in what they do. I would recommend BBC Construction/Remodeling LLC; without reservation. They are dependable, trust worthy and do great work. The entire experience made me feel as though customer satisfaction is a high priority. I have a few more projects around the house and I definitely will be reaching out to Fernando and his team for their services.

Highly recommend them!! The team is attentive and will work very nicely with you as you select…read morethe stone for your home. The quality is awesome and there's no hard selling tactics

Came here for a quote on quartz countertops. Small showroom but very helpful folks…read more Prices very similar to Home Depot.

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.