I strongly advise anyone considering working with Monica Escala to look elsewhere. My experience…read morewith her has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I feel obligated to share it to prevent others from going through the same. I hired Monica in December 2024 to install: 28 security cameras A sound intercom system with 18 speakers 5 access control pads integrated with the fire alarm system As for the security cameras, she agreed to install 28 after reviewing my architectural plans but only installed 16--and did so carelessly. Wires were left hanging, ceiling tiles were damaged with large holes, and I was never given access to the security system, while she retained full access and was apparently monitoring the premises without authorization. The cameras themselves were cheap, low-quality models from Amazon (under $50 each)--completely unsuitable for a commercial setting, despite charging me for a professional setup. I paid her the full contract amount for this portion, and she has yet to complete the job or give me access to recorded footage. Despite paying her half of the contract amount upfront, she never delivered or installed a single access control pad. Even worse, she had no clue how to connect them to the fire alarm system--something that should have been fundamental to her scope of work. I had to bring in my fire alarm vendor and general contractor to explain to her how to do her own job. Still, nothing got done. Regarding the sound intercom system, she was supposed to install 18 ceiling-mounted speakers. Instead, she purchased cheap desktop speakers (less than $30 each) from Amazon, dumped them on the floor, and suggested installing wall shelves to mount them near the ceiling--completely unprofessional and unusable for a public facility. Meanwhile, she continued demanding more money and delayed my entire project by over five months--from December 2024 to May 2025--causing serious disruption and financial loss. To make matters worse, she repeatedly entered the property without my knowledge or permission, even after I explicitly told her not to. She frequently asked the building's front desk for access, showing a complete lack of respect for boundaries and professionalism. Monica Escala has shown a complete lack of expertise, ethics, and professionalism. She overpromises, underdelivers, delays critical projects, uses substandard materials, and ignores basic contractual obligations. In my experience, this was nothing short of a scam.

From the owner: At AICyberHelp, we work together to elevate your home or office with automations, AI, and other…read moreinnovative technology. As well as anything needed for smart home and businesses. With our smart cameras, you can view and interact with your space remotely and receive real-time alerts. By integrating smart home technology with our cameras, smart shades, audio systems, video game rooms, smart tag readers, all by a touch from your smart phone we enhance your control and promote energy efficiency in your environment. Moreover, we emphasize strong cybersecurity practices with robust firewalls, antivirus software, and phishing training to protect your data and surveillance feeds. Our flexible solutions are designed to adapt effortlessly to hybrid or remote settings, ensuring productivity and security no matter where you are. Based in Washington, DC, our dedicated team of builders, developers, designers, and cybersecurity experts is committed to making technology more approachable and useful for residents and businesses alike. We believe technology should be intuitive and genuinely assistive, saving you time instead of consuming it, and empowering you without adding unnecessary tasks to your day. With a multitude of apps available, each presenting various pros, cons, features, and benefits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of indecision, preventing you from finding effective solutions to your challenges.

Alex and Poseidon are the best vendor I've used in D.C. -- PERIOD!…read more Fast, reliable and responsive. When I had an manufacturer caused issue with hardware they installed 2 years ago, Alex was there the next day, replaced it free and handled the warranty and return process himself.

Excellent and prompt service for Internet and TV connections…read moreWhen a small problem arose the team, particularly Alex, was outstanding in resolving promptly

Trebor was awesome!! I used them for security camera installation and they did a fantastic job…read more Super responsive, easy to work with, and they handled all the wiring really cleanly so everything looks polished and professional. They also helped mount TVs, which was a huge help!! Rob is great!! Really appreciate how easy they made the whole process. Highly recommend Trebor for cameras, TV mounting, wiring, all of it!!

The service was quick, professional, and reasonably priced for the scope of work. The owner was…read morehighly communicative and we work together to finalize the project details without issues. The work was completed in a timely manner, and they did an excellent job of keeping things tidy and cleaning up after themselves when done. If I ever end up needing residential networking installed at another local location, they will be the first folks that I call.

Great service, fast and friendly. Very reasonable cost. Same day service. Took care of us!read more

My husband locked himself out of the house while I was out of town so I turned to Yelp to find a…read morelocksmith. Fast Locksmith was one of the first to respond to my emails and they did it INSTANTANEOUSLY. We were luckily able to get someone we know to bring a key over, but I was really impressed by the fast response, affordable pricing (truly the best quote I received out of several businesses), and knowledgable/eager to please attitude. I would not hesitate to reach out to them first the next time we have an issue.

I have now worked with 1st security for both on my homes. The staff really work hard to make sure…read morethat you are totally satisfied with your install, as well as troubleshooting or addressing anything that comes up along the way. For me it's those two things that really stand out. Customer service and "it just works." In terms of customer service, it's hard to do better. The company's response time to questions is very fast. That's pretty much what you want. As for "it just works," the Alarm.Com system and equipment they are a dealer for really gives you peace of mind. It's actually secure. I could not be more pleased to work with and recommend the company.

The monitoring is essentially useless. The company will bind you in a 3-year contract…read more At the end of the contract they wont cancel it. In spite of what they told me two months before upon an inquiry I made. Instead they continued to debit my account. There is no way to stop it from your bank. Be aware of the scam and of their lies. When I cancelled with a form that I have to fill out, there was no acknowledgement. They still debited my bank account. They argued that there was a 3 days cancellation policy; this 3 months after my 3 year contract has ended. I have to yell for them to promise a refund for only 1 month. I am holding my breath. If this goes on, I will take them to court.

We needed a television hung in a very short amount of time and these guys were able to get it done…read morein less than 24 hours. I immediately got a message when I submitted a Yelp project and I have to say this was the most efficient company to do business with. I think I've ever experienced. Alex arrived promptly within the window provided and performed exemplary service and was a stellar communicator who easily made my eighty year-old mother feel comfortable with the install.

Rick & his crew are just the best!! They are knowledgeable, easy to deal with, honorable, and a…read moregreat crew! They installed our Sonos system, as well as our tv & we had no problems until 2 years later! A few days ago, we had a weird problem with Sonos & called Rick for help. He came that same day, spent a great deal of time checking the system (little did we realize it had already reset itself!), & left when it was running perfectly!! When I wanted to pay the bill, he said, "Nah, no charge!!" When do you ever find such decent & fair dealings with clients!!! Love these guys!!! You will, too!!

My brother locked himself out of his condo and couldn't access his phone, so I ended up needing to…read morecoordinate lockout service for my brother as a third party. I found LockBusters on Yelp. Ronnie answered the phone and was very helpful, getting Alvin out to my brother within a half hour. The whole service went pretty smoothly overall with some minor hiccups, and Ronnie and Alvin were both great. I checked in with Ronnie a couple of times to make sure they were able to contact my brother and the service was going well, and he was great in providing updates. My brother and I would recommend this business.

He accomplished the job quickly, efficiently and well. He was polite and knowledgeable. Would…read morerecommend him.

I was very pleased with the quality of the services and value provided. The project involved…read moremodifying a built-in entertainment cabinet to fit a 65" TV and hanging the TV on a heavy mount on a newly constructed wall within the modified cabinet. I needed a firm that was expert in carpentry, remodeling, and electronics hookup. I was very lucky to have found Astro Services LLC. Albert was able to remotely understand the nature of the somewhat complex project (using my cellphone as a camera), provide me with a firm quote, and have the entire project completed within a couple of weeks, with only two days on onsite work.

Fast, professional, A+ service. HIGHLY recommend! We had a home security system installed…read more Everything was done super fast and for a very reasonable price.