Doru came and presented our options, broke down the old deck, and removed stuff that was on it. He…read morethen commenced to build the most beautiful deck within 1 week in the winter after all county paperwork was filed. He travelled up from Virginia to work regardless of the weather. He even gave us lights on the stairs! His work is admired by family, friends, and even other licensed contractors we have working to complete other tasks. It was one of the best contractor experiences I've ever had!

After deciding to rebuild our older deck, we had to do some research on companies and speak with…read moreprospective vendors. We met with four businesses and carefully evaluated their offerings, services, quality of previous work, and costs. We ultimately chose the Deck Buddy primarily because of their professionalism, approach, and openness during the selection process. Doru was the primary point of contact throughout the entire process, and we chose to work with them because of his dedication, approach, and responsiveness. Every day, his team was punctual, courteous, and clean. They began on schedule and completed the entire project ahead of schedule. We are pleased with our deck and highly recommend his business and staff. Excellent work.

Jose was the contractor who came out IMMEDIATELY to give a quote, and he was probably one of the…read moremost honest contractors I've ever had. He was very careful to indicate that he didn't want to add anything unnecessary to the point where I was like, no no... please tell me all the things that need to be fixed. In fact, I wish we had fixed even more unnecessary parts of the fence, but he cares deeply about the budget and savings and pointed out which things are great to fix now and which can wait. He was incredibly honest. To make matters better, he came in at a lower price than the other quotes I received, AND he was willing to schedule work immediately (pending mandatory utility checks). My house is in Vienna, VA, and his brother Edwin, who partners with him, came out and did most of the work. They work together. His brother is super kind and patient, and even decided to work on a day with temperatures surpassing mid-90s. Pro-tip: Leave out some cold drinks for your contractors on hot days. In fact, they even added a few extra bonus fixes for me since I had a few rotten fence caps, and he made the broken fence posts look perfect. When the inevitable other parts of my fence start rotting, I'm calling Jose right away.

After a severe storm brought down several trees and destroyed my old fence here in Fairfax, VA, I…read moreneeded a company to trust. I was recommended Universal Fence LLC, they were professional, easy to communicate with, and completed the installation quickly with great quality. Jose was fantastic to work with and made the whole process stress-free. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable fence company!

Alex is super communicative and makes everything incredibly straightforward. We had a combination…read moreof fence and deck repairs and deck staining work needed. Alex quickly scheduled a quote which was more than fair, and then got under way with the work quickly as well. Our deck looks brand new once again, our fence is once gain standing tall and straight. Hiring work like this can always be a crapshoot - very glad to have found D&R, who provided great work and made it dead simple.

Alex did a great job! He stained our fence and deck posts. He is very responsive and very happy…read morewith his work!

Excellent job! We needed 10-12 jobs done today at our home and he was very friendly and easy to…read moretalk to. He completed all of the requested jobs in a very short amount of time (in about 4-5 hours) and he was able to do each job with the amount of care and dedication needed!!! I will definitely be requesting services again from Clin Handyman when needed. I highly recommend!!

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.

Ricardo and his team did a wonderful job building our patio and retaining walls. Unfortunately, one…read moreof the retaining walls started shifting and the patio was shifting apart. Ricardo eventually came out and rebuilt the wall so the patio started shifting. We are now seeing the patio shifting completely again and the fire pit literally broken in two pieces. It is very disheartening as Ricardo refuses to return our calls and emails trying to get the patio fixed it was a very expensive project for us and we are just brokenhearted that it is all coming apart.

Mr. Malaga installed a retaining wall and patio for us and it failed almost immediately. They had…read moreto reconstruct it once and it is now failing again. They will not return phone calls and have lied to us about returning on many occasions. Do not use this company. I wish I could give them zero stars.

Rather unprofessional lack of communication after an estimate…read more I met the estimator and we spent about an hour looking at the work needed at my property in June. They said it would take 1 week for them to send over the estimate. They've completely ghosted me for the last 2 months. I've sent three emails requesting updates on their estimate and no response. I'm disappointed that I took a day off from work to meet with their estimator, and now will need to get more quotes. IDS initially responded quickly to scheduling time to come out for the estimate on multistory porch rebuild, roof deck replacement and tuckpointing on my property in DC. They had asked about the scope of the work prior to coming out, so would have known if it was too small for their company. A simple "sorry we are too busy to take on the project" would be the minimum expected professional response from a real company.

I started working with Jeremy and IDS in December 2020. They took over an ongoing issue I was…read moretackling with a contractor/friend who moved to Australia. Jeremy picked up the project and was able to solve for the moisture trapped in the plaster walls. Having a 100+-year home is challenging and solutions aren't always direct. Jeremy and team stayed the course. The quality and craftsmanship of their work is exceptional. They have become a trusted resource when it comes to fixes and home improvements. Last year, they converted my claustrophobic 4X7 bathroom into something livable. I consulted with other contractors and even an architect on possible solutions for making the space feel more open and liked Jeremy's approach best. He listened to what I wanted and found a way to successfully make it work. IDS even referred to an outstanding electrician this summer to upgrade my home from 60 to 200 amps. Jeremy, Junior and Adan are a great team, making the experience of owning an older home manageable. I can't thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication.

After reaching out to several landscapers with little luck, I submitted a service request on Yelp…read moreand was contacted by Ms. Anne of Redline Outdoor Services. From the very first conversation, I knew I was in good hands. She is warm, personable, and genuinely easy to talk to. She listened to exactly what I needed for my front and backyard, never made me feel embarrassed when I admitted that I do not have a green thumb, and came up with a plan that fit my vision perfectly. Redline handled everything, cleanup, power washing, plant selection, and planting. Ms. Anne has been absolutely fantastic to work with. Her assistant, Ryan was also professional, kind, and did an excellent job from start to finish. The transformation is unbelievable, and we've already received so many compliments from our neighbors. We will absolutely continue to work with Redline and will be recommending Ms Anne and the Redline team to everyone we know. If you're on the fence, don't hesitate, just call them!

Ms Anne is just amazing. Very reliable, hard working and inspiring. Highly recommendedread more

We recently had the pleasure of working with the Traylor team for a major renovation of our home,…read moreand I am happy with the results. From start to finish, the entire process was professional and as smooth as it could be for a multi room home renovation. The initial consultation process was especially helpful because they work with a great design team where you can really see how the materials will look together. The duo of Renata and Andre both have great ideas from both a function and design perspective but still try to accommodate the budget. They provide visuals before committing to the project and they were flexible enough to change the layout to our liking several times - we could be pretty honest about what we wanted or not. The outcome was pretty exact to the final renderings. We were given regular updates on the progress, any unexpected issues, and how they were being addressed. Traylor was always upfront about timelines and costs, which helped avoid any unpleasant surprises later on. They document every detail in an organized way so it is never unclear. It was a big project for us so, yes of course, we had add-ons and spent more than expected but that was not their pushing but more our choices. Of note, the project was definitely completed on time but we also had a VERY flexible timeline. Still I got the impression they always push forward to stay on track. The craftsmanship was exactly what we had hoped for and we have already gotten compliments on the transformation of our home. Post-renovation, the customer service has remained excellent. When I had a minor issue with a cabinet handle and drawer, they sent their main point person and construction team again to fix it at no additional cost. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident, even after the job is done. I do recommend this team to anyone considering a bigger home renovation of the main attraction areas of their home. Their work does have a clean "wow" effect.

Our tiny 1950s kitchen was once the worst room in our house, and now it is easily the best. We are…read morevery happy we hired Traylor to complete the renovation for us. We removed the wall between the kitchen and the tiny dining room, and Traylor rerouted HVAC, relocated plumbing, updated electrical, and installed cabinets, counters, and new flooring. The transformation has made a huge difference in how we use our home. The quality of the work is solid, especially given the price--which is truly hard to beat. The team was professional, punctual, and respectful throughout the process. They cleaned up daily, which we really appreciated. Renata and Livia were always responsive, and Andre checked in on progress regularly. One of the most impressive parts of the project was how they matched the new kitchen floor to our existing hardwoods. They removed the old kitchen tile and weaved in new boards seamlessly with the dining room flooring--it looks like it was always one room. Several guests have commented on how great it looks. We're overall very happy with the work Traylor completed for us and will work with them again for our next project.

Manuel did a great job painting a set of pine shelves. Arrived when he promised, protected our…read moreliving room space appropriately, and did an excellent job on the shelves. Highly recommend.

We hired Beza to re-pour and repair a concrete slab that had collapsed due to a sewer line leak and…read moresubsidence. I cannot say enough good things about Manuel and his team. They are responsive, punctual, tidy, easy to deal with and do quality work. Good value too. I would hire them for future remodeling and construction jobs in a second.

This is my third remodel, so I've been around the block with contractors and DIY projects--and I…read morecan confidently say that L&R Contractors is as good as it gets! They did an absolutely incredible job on our bathroom remodel, and the quality was worth every penny. Lawrence and his crew were fantastic from demo day to the final finishing touches. The tiling and vanity installation look amazing. Lawrence has excellent communication skills and kept everything strictly on track with our contract. Plus, when uncontrollable plan changes popped up, he was incredibly accommodating and offered great solutions. They truly brought our vision to life. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be using them again!

Amazing contractor!!!…read more Lawrence and his crew did a complete renovation of our basement to build an apartment for my parents. From the design through completion, it was a great experience. I found them here on Yelp and I obtained 3 quotes for the job. I had the quotes reviewed by an independent contractor who told me L&R's quote was what the job should reasonably cost. I called 4 references who all had a similar and very positive experience. Lawrence always communicated with me about schedule which had not been the case with other contractors. They were there working on my job every day, not showing up once or twice a week like some others. Any fluctuation to schedule or budget was discussed and agreed upon by both parties. We had a couple of unexpected plumbing delays but that was due to the original build not being up to the current code. I changed direction on a couple of design decisions and Lawrence was right there with me. The work was exceptional and the end product is amazing. I have had the nightmare contractor experience so was very cautious. This was exactly as the process should be and I plan to have them back in the fall to do more work. I give them my highest recommendation!