I posted a review last year 04/27/25 with five stars and returned May 1st 2026. It was just before…read moreclosing and I got lost again. I did not see the technical staff from last year nor the office staff. I am please to say my comment from last year is still true today. The staff was all welcoming and made me feel at ease and relaxed. The tagging was quick and inexpensive. I will be back again next year. C. Weeden Washington, D.C.

Got tuned into the need to check my fire extinguishers after lately seeing so many deaths and…read moredestruction by house fires in the news. Without an education about inspection or servicing my extinguishers, I just assumed the units would work when needed and I would know instinctively how to use them. So, 'attending to my home's extinguishers' never made it to my to-do list. After getting a brief education on youTube, I learned how critical fire extinguishers are to home safety. Since Fire Departments are so enthusiastic about smoke, carbon dioxide, and radon detectors, I was disappointed to learn that not only do they not execute recharging and inspections but the service rep had no referrals. Recommendations to homeowners regarding fire extinguisher protocols, inspection, and usage should rate the same attention as their smoke detector promotions. Workshops on when and how to use fire extinguishers should be standard in our schools, hospitals, airports, businesses, home owner insurer inspections, etc as well as part of our Fire Departments' community education programming, locally and nationwide. Think about the potential exposures to fire during and after impacts on structures by extreme weather events. Moreover, so many vehicles have recalls with warnings of spontaneous combustion while driving and/or when garaged. Even airplanes, electric vehicles, and electronic devices have increased instances of battery fires and explosions. Domestic airlines just established a mandate that all battery packs and battery-driven devices be displayed and NOT packed in cargo OR in overhead cabin luggage due to recent fires. Nonetheless, my online search turned up F&M FIRE PROTECTION with a five star rating for inspection and recharging fire extinguishers, among other services. This company should be on the Fire Department's resource list for local fire extinguisher services. Though I figured my units were too old to recharge, rather than default to an online purchase, my choice to visit in person was the right move. This location is a great value if you are in the market for fire extinguishers, inspection, and/or recharging. After shopping by browser, I found per unit rates to be same as online with the added value of receiving a full understanding of related data points you may not have considered. Though the building is tucked away in an industrial park, GPS can get you there without a hitch. Worth the side trip to be struck by the high-spirited, personable attention you get, delivered by a light-hearted team with a gallery of antiques on display.

After having the for Marshall conduct an inspection I was able to get this company to come out, the…read moresame day I called. Fast and reliable company. Would recommend fire extinguisher service and replacement if needed.

I purchased a new GE Profile oven that was not functioning when it was first connected to…read moreelectricity. I contacted C&A to ask them to come check the connection. They came the next morning and diagnosed the problem. GE had to replace some parts. I called C&A back to reconnect the electricity and they squeezed me in and did the work expertly. I am so grateful I found C&A. They are real professionals. Responsive, attentive, careful, kind, and skilled. Rare to find professionals like them in today's world. Highly recommend.

What a fantastic family owned company! I have now use them several times for different jobs…read moreIncluding wiring a new kitchen island, hanging large kitchen pendants, hanging a chandelier, installing new ceiling lights and sconces in two different bathrooms, installing undercabinet lights, and installing bathroom fans. They've done a very high-quality job each time. Most of my work was done by Constantin and his apprentice Jose. I can't say enough things about each. Constantin is a master electrician with a lifetime of knowledge, and Jose is a very bright apprentice, who was extremely helpful at figuring out a couple of complex problems. They are both very genuine and honest people who anyone will feel comfortable having in their home.

Five consecutive no shows!!!! I am an officer of my HOA in Del Ray, Virginia. We have been a…read morecustomer of Guardian for years. This morning was the FIFTH time in as many weeks they failed to show up for our scheduled sprinkler inspection. Didn't call to tell us they were not coming. Didn't apologize for wasting everyone's time while we waited for the technician. We will never work with them again. Unbelievably unprofessional.

We hired Guardian to perform a sprinkler inspection on our property in NE DC - a 26 unit, two…read morebuilding condominium. As a result of the findings of that inspection, we had them back again to perform some maintenance on the system. They were easy to deal with, honest, and performed high quality work. Getting sprinklers serviced is never something that is fun or exciting (unfortunately, it turned out that we needed to replace a number of sprinkler heads due to a recall), but the Guardian employees who came out on site helped me understand our sprinkler system, why certain services were needed, and what we need to consider for maintenance in the future.

Our fire sprinkler was leaking. We called MFP on Monday morning and later that morning MFP arrived…read moreto repair the leaking pipe. Many thanks to Shawn for explaining problem and corrective action needed to fix the problem. Outstanding customer service and same day service warrants a 5-Star rating!

I am a newbie to homeownership and like all new homeowners, you do renovations. I had a contractor…read morethat put up a wall, dividing my room and leaving me a new utility room with no sprinkler. After talking to plumbers, I was told to seek out a fire sprinkler company. Metropolitan Fire Protection was great from the get go on responsiveness, price and service. They promptly respond to emails. They explained their cost estimates and discussed permit requirements. They explained the process and answered all of my questions. Their repairman was quick in removing the firehead and installing a new one. They also charged a lot less than their estimate. There are not a lot of fire sprinkler companies that do residential work. I recommend them.

Amazing service and helpful staff. Knew exactly what parts I needed for our fire suppression system.read more

Fantastic company! Responsible, respectful, professional. They provide quality service at a…read morecompetitive price. I highly recommend them.

National Fire and Security Solutions installed a security camera system and electronic door locks…read moreon our fire department. We received better cameras than we thought we were going to get, the systems were hooked up and running in no time. Russell and his crew are very professional. I was so happy with the service that I had him install a Skybell doorbell on my house and that was done with the same great service. This is a very good company that truly cares about its customers. I would not hesitate to use them again and recommend them everyone for home and business camera, alarm and monitoring service.

Award winning service.....I had a 8 wired camera system installed on Saturday May 5, 2019 by NFSS…read moreNational Fire Security and I am more than pleased with the price and professional service. Kaelen and dad made sure I was completely happy and educated on how to use the equipment before they left my home. The quality of the equipment is great . Kaelen and dad was very professional from the first time we spoke on the phone to the time they left my home. Feels good to know that you can keep a close eye on your home while you are away. They answered all my questions ( I ask a lot) and was very patient with me. They showed me how to operate the system and assured me they are just a phone call or text away if I had any issues in the future. I highly recommend NFSS National Fire Security Solution to my family and friends! Best prices around for sure. NFSS is reliable, affordable, and professional.

I work for one of the largest property management companies in DC. Ace Fire Extinguisher sent out…read moretheir tech, Doug Cookson, to retrieve keys from our office. He parked in our parking lot and opened his door, which then smashed into my brand new 21 day old pick up truck. I had to take a significant amount of my own time to investigate the matter and finally traced it back the incident I described above via our security cam footage. Initially I had a satisfactory back and forth with the General Manager, Craig Milligan. I had confidence he would handle things properly. I sought an estimate from an auto body repair shop and provided him a copy of the quote, which was $820. I submitted my request to him and stated that it would be appropriate to compensate me for an even $1000 considering all the time and effort I had to put in to investigate, along with the down time I will have to get my truck repaired. Unfortunately, the GM, Craig, has refused to answer my calls or texts to discuss further and come to an amicable resolution. Our company has used their services and generated 60 thousand dollars worth of business for their pockets in the last 2.5 years, and yet this is how they decide to treat such a customer. Stay far away from them. Their tech, Doug Cookson, nor only knowingly damaged my truck as evidenced by the video footage, but he also came into our office yelling at our front desk person. I can't speak for the entire company, but Doug and Craig are truly unprofessional and devious. I hate to have to write a review like this, but I don't have any other recourse. Beware

Over billed after the job was completed. Initial estimate was 2500.00 just for testing. the final…read morebill was 19k.

Business owner was honest about the job and pricing. He also kept me updated on arrival timing…read more Would recommend.

My kids bathroom had a leak that came down into my kitchen. I called on a Saturday morning and…read morereceived same-day weekend service at no extra charge, which was a huge blessing. The service was phenomenal, and our plumber was super knowledgeable. Fixed the issue in one visit! Additionally, the owner wasn't just about making money but building a great reputation of service, which is rare and goes a long way. Price Wise- The prices are not unreasonable, which is why I will be a repeat customer. We're super grateful for the work done & wont hesitate to call them again!