I can't recommend Firmstone enough!…read more After a basement flood caused by the intense storms in the DMV area--and poor drainage on the side of our house--we reached out to several companies. Firmstone stood out immediately. They offered an extremely competitive quote, took the time to understand our site constraints, and proposed the most realistic solution out of everyone we consulted. We've been working with Ronald and Maritza, who have been nothing short of exceptional. They are professional, thorough in explaining both the problem and the options, and consistently prompt in their communication and on-site visits. Despite having to trench through our backyard, their work was neat, and they left the area impressively clean. Angela was also great--helpful with contracts and special project requirements, especially since part of the work involved coordination with our neighbors. If you're looking for a team that's reliable, knowledgeable, and respectful of your property, I wholeheartedly recommend Firmstone!

Firmstone is locally owned and did a terrific job for us. They have a good eye for what works and…read moreextended my flower beds to look even better with creative edging/borders. They moved some heavily rocks for us to a better location, replaced a failing shrub with a better quality and good-sized shrub and staked another large shrub without the stake showing. They also took our three roof drains and piped them underground. A huge improvement that they actually pointed out. It will take gutter rainwater away from the foundation but not show. They use great triple shredded mulch and left everything spotless. They are friendly, respectful, and reasonably priced. Highly recommended. Thank you Roland and Maritza and team.

Larry did a great job preparing the front of our home for pavers. I would use him again.read more

Larry is one of a kind. His attention to detail is fantastic. He built me a beautiful patio with a…read moresitting retaining wall that we enjoy with friends and family. His prices are not the cheapest out there but they are more than fair. I did not overpay. I feel very happy that the price I paid was a good price for the product I received.

I got what I ordered and it came quickly. However, I asked for an upfront cost and I didn't get…read moreone. The final price was more than I would have paid if I had gone with another company.

Quick to respond and helped get my lawn taken care of despite the rain. He'll work with you to make…read moresure the job gets done.

Creative Exteriors Plus came highly recommended by a long-time friend. From the start, Agustin…read moreimpressed as approaching the job with honesty and deep/broad level of experience in exterior work. The estimate, design, demo, and build processes all went smoothly because of Agustin and his crew, who started every day bright and early - even when utterly frigid. Like any big project, there were some unforseen challenges, but Agustin communicated with us regularly and made the design changes and/or repairs that were necessary to push forward. Agustin and the crew did a great job with the deck and patio modifications to accommodate. I highly recommend Creative Exteriors Plus!

My wife and I moved into our brand-new custom home in October of last year (2023) and have loved…read moreour deck, but barely used it due to the bugs. Our builder (Churchill Classics) charged an arm and a leg, and we didn't want to go back to them for another quote, so I scheduled over 15 contractors to come out in 2 days. Of the contractors that came out, Agustin was the first. He was on time, knowledgeable, and gave me plenty of ammunition to go up against the remaining contractors. Although Creative Exteriors Plus was one of the most expensive options we looked at, it was also the only truly professional experience that left a great taste in my mouth going forward. Augustin of Creative Exteriors Plus is fantastic! I always look for contractors with strong integrity, who are honest, and who have no issues answering even the dumbest of questions. Agustin not only gave me peace of mind when meeting us, but he was also very open and honest about everything, from the work, scheduling, payment, and timeframe, to the actual products he used. Before screening in our deck, I wanted to stain/seal the deck and power wash it but didn't want to spend the extra capital getting it professionally done. Agustin also helped walk me through products to look at, steps to properly power wash, and troubleshooting via text the whole way through. At one point, I mentioned that my Google caller ID had picked up another business name, Prime Construction Corp, and I wanted to verify if this was related to him or what the connection was. Agustin called me right away and explained that it was an old business they contracted with bigger vendors, but during COVID, they pivoted and no longer have any affiliation with that business. He was quite surprised it popped up with his number. We had a great laugh about it, and I really appreciated how straightforward he was with this information. I love his transparency and honesty throughout the whole process, and we even contacted him again about possibly screening in/putting a roof over our walkup basement door. He was very candid, advising that having the window on the side and a lack of trees nearby would attribute to more cost and effort than a solid result. After brainstorming, we came up with the idea of buying screens and velcroing them around the rails (haven't put this plan into action yet), but I very much appreciate his candor and encouragement that this is a project I can do myself. The entire project was done in roughly 3 days: two days of work back to back, and then 1 Saturday due to rain. The screen is so beautifully and meticulously done that it doesn't even look like a screen is there. His team also managed to perfectly match our current post layout when constructing a new post and adding a door. The door also comes with a cool feature: it has a window that slides down. They also included 2 new keys for the door, and Agustin did a full walkthrough with us to ensure we were fully happy with the results. Before completing the deck, his team also power washed the bug gunk off the deck and removed some of the remaining tape I had forgotten to remove when I stained the deck. He also offered to come back and install our ceiling fan once we actually pick one out. He's local and always just a short text away if I need anything. I cannot recommend Creative Exteriors Plus enough and absolutely rave about Agustin to everyone I know! Thank you so much for all of your hard work, and we will definitely be using you again in the near future for fencing/patio options.

January 2026: This was the second time using FW Masonry so that should tell you how we feel about…read moreFrank's work. We live in a stone cottage circa 1850 that needed some re-pointing. Frank came out to provide a fair estimate and we contracted him to do the work. When it was time, he arrived as scheduled and did a wonderful job. Frank is a standup guy with loads of integrity. We'd give him the keys to our house, that's how much we trust him. His knowledge base, attention to detail, incredible customer service, and willingness to work for a fair price are what set him apart from most of today's contractors. And he's the nicest guy to boot. If you're looking for a skilled mason, we can't recommend FW Masonry more highly. Give Frank a call.

I was satisfied with the attention to detail on the repairs he did on my home. He gave me a fair…read moreprice and was able to get to my project right away. I will be recommending him to all of my friends and family.

My wife and I requested a tv mount install at our place some time ago. Something simple, once Ed's…read morestaff made it to our place they were cordial, clean, and extremely efficient. They went out of their way to meet our time availability and gave us a thorough list of things that can be improved/ fixed in the house, which we will be hiring them to fix for us. One of, if not, the best service we've ever received. 100% recommend!

Silas and his team did an amazing job with our concrete driveway. I had saved for years to repair…read moreor replace my dilapidated, cracked concrete driveway and was finally ready to move forward with the project. Renovations by Ed provided estimates for both the repair and replacement so that I could make an informed decision. Once the contract was finalized, they moved quickly to take out the old driving pad and install a new one. They made and implemented some wonderful ideas, ones that I had not considered. Although the cost ended up being higher than expected, they provided innovative solutions for my less than ideal setting. They also provided helpful information on maintenance for longevity. I would absolutely work with them again.

my wife found J & J Solutions through the Thumbtack app for a small outside stair we needed…read morerepaired off our upper patio and the replacement of a very old railing. Of the four contractors contacted, Wesly responded quickly and was at our house the next day asking all the right questions. we also discussed two other projects, more in just passing, but interested in what she would come back with. Within a day, she came back with a series of quotes, one for the stair job we needed, which was very reasonable and for a design that worked very well. Her team showed up the next day and were efficient and very detailed. Our three step project was done in a day and looked great! Although we told Wesly the price on the other patio resurface project was a bit more than we were ready to take on, didn't stop her from finding another option that cut the cost using a ceramic tile that offered better wear, more color options and a design that better matched our house. We could afford that! We were also able to redo a ghastly concrete step from our den that a prior owner bought at Home Depot and dumped in place. Wasn't to code either. The Team was back out and did a marvelous job! They were there three days, morning to late evening getting the job done. The result updated the back of our house, the slate and brick step off the den was to code and the patio was comfortable to walk on and made my wife's patio set look really good. Short story: J & J Quality was a real find and we are already talking about another project! if you need a job done right and for a good price, give Wesly and Team a call.

Wesley and her crew from J&J Quality Solutions did an amazing job at our house- building steps and…read morea retaining wall. The weather was probing to be difficult to complete the job and Wesley was in frequent communication with us until the job was done. The look is exactly what we needed and wanted. The price was very reasonable and appropriate. We highly recommend this company and would definitely hire them again for future projects.

Our 8 year old flagstone walk and portico needed mortar repair. We were aghast at the estimates we…read morereceived from two other Frederick masonry contractors who inflated the scope of work to an unnecessary degree along with outrageous cost estimates. Then we called C&G Masonry who promptly returned our call and sent us a reality-based estimate for repairing our flagstone walk. The crew showed up on time and skillfully completed the work. Our walk and portico look fantastic. C&G Masonry is a reliable and honest company with professional masonry workers who are also a pleasure to work with. They are a great resource for homeowners! I would give them six stars if possible.

Everything about C&G Masonry was great. Pete gave an honest quote, showed up on time. Worked…read morearound some issues that I had with our sidewalk, that I was not sure could be done, but Pete and his crew were professionals and got it done. They cleaned their workspace everyday and left everything in great condition. The workers were polite and hard working. I would highly recommend them and I will definitely be using them again for any sidewalk repairs.

Milagro did a patio extension from me that turned out great - they were knowledgeable and the…read morework/finish was high quality.

Their work is good. BUT…read moreI have been requesting details of the work done at my property for HOA documentation, but they have failed to provide any information. I already paid a $300 fine for not having the scope and details of the work already completed at my property.