We used Greg at Barnstar to design a new en suite bathroom. He was great. Very punctual and very…read moreprofessional. He was able to suggest various contractors also, and helped oversee construction while we were on vacation. I strongly recommend.

We worked with Greg of Barnstar Architects during a complete remodel of the second story of our…read moreCapitol Hill townhouse. Greg was very responsive and creative, and he helped us out on to paper the vague ideas we had about redoing our second floor. He is very familiar with all the quirks of Hill homes, and also helped us through the incredibly complex process of getting all the necessary permits. He regularly visited the job site as the project progressed at no extra charge, and gave us many mid-project tips and ideas. We were very pleased with Greg's work and can't recommend him highly enough.

We used Arminco to install protective shields for the re-opening of our dental practice in…read moreAlexandria. Not only was Al professional and courteous on the phone, Sean did an amazing job installing the shields and he was on time. The shields looked so esthetically pleasing you barely noticed they were even there. It has certainly make things easier during this unprecedented time of having to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. I wish more companies could operate like Arminco out there. Thank you so much for helping us out during this stressful time! -Dr. Dan Cassidy

I had the opportunity to work with Arminco, Inc. recently during construction of a new dental…read moreoffice I was consulting at in Manassas, VA . They did a great job and the dental office turned out outstanding! Edwin was always there helping us out whenever we needed his service and the entire team at Arminco, Inc. were helpful. Highly recommend them and hope to work with them again in the future!

Peter will provide you with an aesthetic and functional design that meets high standards for energy…read moreefficiency. He will work with you to make your home more livable and reduce its impact on the environment, while staying within your budget.

Peter did a great job helping me design a home renovation project. Great, frequent communication,…read moreattention to detail, and helped me think through what I wanted. Also followed up to make sure everything was okay with approvals from the city. I would definitely go with Peter if I ever need an architect again.

We had Michael Wheeler design a renovation to our house and couldn't be happier with his work and…read morethe finished results. He incorporated everything we hoped to include and did so creating a beautiful and cohesive final product. His attention to detail is incredible -- even down to specifying the precise finishes, molding, and fixtures and explaining his reasons behind those design decisions. His plans were approved with no revisions and everything passed inspections. We couldn't be happier with that renovation -- the space is a joy for our family and very comfortable for our guests. I recommend him without hesitation. When you hire Michael you are hiring a professional who will look after your interests.

Michael Wheeler, of Wheeler Architects, earns my highest recommendation. I have known Michael for…read moreover 30 years and have been involved with many of his projects. He has a lot to offer. His many years of experience in both the residential and commercial realms have contributed to his exceptional creativity in problem solving. That is what defines the best architects. As a business owner and contractor in the mechanical and electrical fields I worked on many of his projects over the years and was uniquely positioned to observe his work. When I confer with him, which is often, he never fails to impress. His knowledge of cutting edge developments in design, building science, energy conservation and the environmental concerns that impact today's building construction is unsurpassed. In order to build properly, comprehensive construction documents are required. Wheeler Architects documents are among the best I have worked with. They are always thorough, complete, clear and concise! The above provides ample reasons to consider Wheeler Architects for your next project. But for my money, you should choose his firm because he will have your best interests at heart. Okay, so I have read this over, and while it is certainly accurate it doesn't quite convey what I am really trying to express. So bear with me while I resort to allegory... As a child I watched a movie about the famous U. S. Marine musician/director/composer, John Philip Sousa. (The name of the movie is Stars and Stripes Forever, and I heartily recommend it. I enjoyed it then, and have again many times since.) In the movie Sergeant Major Sousa is seen holding an audition for his prospective musicians. As he listens to each member audition, he realizes that they don't quite understand what he is after. He borrows the cornet from the musician currently auditioning and demonstrates exactly how he wishes it to sound. He repeats this with consecutive musicians because, you see, he knows how to play each instrument! At the end of this exercise he has not just a mere band, but an orchestra! Just as John Philip Sousa knew how the parts needed to perform to perfect the sound of the whole, so too does Michael Wheeler understand the work of the plumber, electrician, carpenter etc. in order that they can properly contribute to his vision of the completed project! So, if you want to risk your project resembling so many disjointed parts, hire just any architect who may wave his arms to direct the various workers, perhaps to no avail. However, if you want your finished project to more resemble a symphony...hire Michael Wheeler. You will be glad you did!

I had an entertainment bar that I'd been trying to give away for months now to no avail, finally…read moredecided to have it hauled away. This is my second time íes it their services. They were considerate of my time letting me know when they were on their way and were efficient and friendly upon arrival. I will def use them in the future.

Fast! Great customer service and more importantly reliable! I've used this company several times…read moreand they've made my life that much easier. I had a party and they came and took all The junk and trash I needed out. Whenever I have junk that J want removed, they are my go to! Great job guys!

The driver,Amy, picked up me and my dog for a trip to the vet. She was on time and extremely…read morehelpful in getting a frightened dog into the vehicle. After the vet visit she asked if I needed to do more errands and extremely helpful in getting the dog safely out of the vehicle. I would gladly use this service again!

Go elsewhere! Save yourself the drama and total lack of accountability. One excuse after another…read morefrom begging you for a payment to pay his workers, repair upon his endless repairs with always the response "I got rid of him now I'm sending you my best" and now being completely ghosted when the poor workmanship is truly showing itself! Please see the attached ceiling, under the roofing to the extension he placed but "it's not our problem" followed by complete silence and no return calls. Pm me for additional pictures and details.

Do NOT hire Graves Design. What should have taken 3 months took over a year! From start to finish…read morethere was nothing but problems. We signed a contract in August and went to his show room on Traford Ln. in Springfield which had recently been updated with some beautiful cabinets. His assistant drew up plans for us and we chose cabinets. The drawings were sent to us and upon review, I noticed several discrepancies in measurements. I brought these to the attention of the team and they made some changes, but I would later find out not all issues were remedied. Come October we inquired when the cabinets would arrive and to our surprise it sounded like they hadn't even been ordered. After all that, the cabinets still arrived in the wrong sizes. This set us back several more months as we ended up having to reorder several. On top of that, no trim was ordered. There were no kickplates, island trim or anything for moulding. Once the second order arrived, there were still problems with the island cabinets being too tall on one side. Doug suggested we just rig them and make the island an inch taller than the rest of the kitchen. I said absolutely not. I then sat up for hours one evening trying to think of ways to make it work so we didn't have to wait yet another few months for more cabinets. I came up with a plan and we ended up doing a two level island with a bar on one side to accommodate stools. As a customer, I should never have had to be this involved in correcting the contractor's constant mistakes. Along with this, throughout the process Doug was hard to get ahold of and would never come to the home to check on things unless I insisted he did. Even then, he came once or twice over the course of 3-4 months of construction. Working with all of his subcontractors was ok, but they were not well coordinated. For instance, the countertop company showed up before the cabinets were installed. They said Doug told them that the kitchen was ready with cabinets. They came from a long ways away, so they measured what they thought would work. Of course they were wrong and we had to have new countertops cut adding more time to the process. Beyond this, we had wood flooring in our living room that came up to our kitchen tile. I told the contractors countless times we only had a few pieces of wood to replace what they might need to move, so they should be extra carful to keep anything they could. On the day they removed flooring, a large part of the wood floors were removed without care. In the end we waited another month for them to go find something similar and make it right. As the tile flooring went in, it was fine, but within a few weeks the grout started to crumble. After speaking with Doug and his assistants several times, we finally got one of his contractors to fix it. Unfortunately several months later grout started breaking out again and after months of trying to contact Doug again, we are still without a reply.

Karla and Rosa did a great job tidying up our town house! They were thorough and efficientread more

Service bad. Don't book. Ruined my floor with a liquid. Mirror and lamp broken …read more I called said will call back never got a call.