Mr. Meekins is a knowledgeable, professional civil engineer. His plans are extremely detailed and…read moreif there's confusion he patiently and clearly explains what's going on in layman's terms. It's a pleasure to work with him.

I can heartily recommend W.L. Meekins company if anyone is looking for a residential survey. They…read morecame out last Friday (6/24); the lead surveyor, Pat, spent plenty of time answering my questions and making sure that he understood what I was looking for so that it would be illustrated on my plat. They located all the corners, staked out the property where I wanted it staked, and I have received the PDF of the plat in my email today, Monday 6/27. The plat has all the relevant information on it, plus plenty that went above and beyond. And their price was more reasonable than several other's I contacted. The crew also had paid attention to the notes I had given over the phone...and they get bonus points for not stepping on my flower!

Came out when they say they will and provided report of findings, recommendations, and overall…read moreguidance on areas of concerns.

Friendly, courteous, and overall a great person! Had a wonderful walkthrough of my home, and he…read moreeven pointed out a few minor structural things that I would have never noticed in a million years. Now I have a nice list of preventative tasks to do on my house that will give me piece of mind after they get completed.

Marshall May is fantastic. He arrived on time, wearing a mask, completed the job of replacing my…read moregate latch pin better than it was when it was installed. His welding was great. He removed all the rust and painted the entire area to match the existing fence. He is with Federal City Iron. Highly recommended and would not hesitate to use him again. Even offered a discount if I gave him any recommendation. Five stars+++. His number is 240 593 9950. Perry Trueax

I needed a new window security bar installed. Owner came out within a few days, gave me a quote on…read morethe spot (which was 1/2 the cost of competitors), and promptly installed unit within 2 weeks. Workmanship looks great. Highly recommend.

I contracted with E & Sons paving to repair and resurface my 1/2 mile long farm lane in late May…read more2026. I am very pleased with the exceptional work product and the entire organization. The owner (Elisha Cooper) performed the initial site review and submitted the bid, he visited the site during and after job completion, always making sure I was happy with the work. Additionally (and consistent with the company name) two sons - Elisha Jr. and Howard - visit the job as it was underway, presenting themselves very professionally and demonstrating the high value/personally invested hallmark behavior of a well operated family business. The large, professional, courteous and efficient crew, was effectively led by Nathaniel (aka Tiger) and worked exceptionally well as Team for two full days to deliver a high quality job; on time, on budget, as expected. I bid this job to four licensed, bonded and insured companies, met with each firm for over and hour to review the job prior to bids submitted, I checked reviews/references and after diligent evaluation I selected E & Sons...and I am very glad I did..! If you need a paving job done...hire these guys...!

These guys were totally professional. I got another estimate which was basically just the price…read morebut no details. E & Sons gave a very complete contract with all of the details of what they proposed. The crew did a great job cleaning up afterwards as well. I strongly recommend them.

I used Freeline plumbing for a main water leak. I think overall, the work was done to standard,…read moreespecially with extend of repairs and work needed. There were multiple issues that arose, that were addressed initially. The communication from the company was good especially during the active work period (almost borderline too much communication), but once the fees were paid, the communication seized. I tried to understand how they repatched my yard. My yard was a mess. It took me weeks to repair/repatch. They had to come back out to repatch my foundation which was leaking due to not having enough sealant in the initial repair. The technician who came to add sealant after the initial work, even stated that the product used (plastic piping) for my repair was not ideal (I was never told or relayed the differences in material strength or longevity, never given options). I expected a bit more from this company based on the recommendations that i was given.

I was referred to Free Line Plumbing by the company owner who installed my lawn sprinkler system…read more The plumbing technician called ahead and scheduled an appointment to install a water sub-meter, backflow device, and attach back hose bibs to the sub-meter. He provided a thorough overview of the work being done and offered alternative options that might save on upfront costs. His detailed explanation was clear and concise with no pressure if I elected to postpone any non-critical work. The quoted price was very reasonable, and the job was completed within hours of them contacted me. The technician provided a detailed bill along with a written warranty that was easily understood. Without a doubt, I highly recommend this company and will contact them for all of my plumbing needs moving forward.

We are extremely pleased with the repair and stabilization work completed on our 157-year-old cast…read moreiron fence. The structure was in danger of falling over and potentially shattering, and this team handled the project with great care and expertise. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and completed the job quickly without sacrificing quality. The workmanship was excellent, and their communication throughout the process was clear and professional. We couldn't be happier with the results. These gentlemen take pride in their work, and it shows. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of high-quality repair services--you can trust that they will do an outstanding job.

My experience with Dan Iron Works was excellent! We wanted to repair our staircase, gates and…read morefence, Dan did a great work by replacing parts that were damaged and refinishing the rest. Our staircase looks like new!! Communication was perfect from start to finish. Dan and his crew arrived on time, were very professional and respectful of our property. I highly recommend them!

TR Granite is a great company for the following reasons: 1…read more The owner and manager were available to come and measure the countertops and the wall for the estimate and they both adjusted to my schedule. 2. The estimate was ready the next day and the price was good and fair. 3. We were able to see the material in a provider located in my county. (Other companies only work with providers in VA). 4. The job was completed in one day and fulfilled my expectations. 5. Good and clear communication with team members.

I contacted TR Granite to cut my existing counter top to fit a new oven…read more The crew arrived on time and thouroughy explained the process. They checked the dimensions of the new oven and cut the counter top in a short time. The crew made sure the oven fit correctly into the space and that I was satisfied with the results. They made sure the project area was completely clean before leaving. The crew was friendly and professional throughout the process. I am very happy that I contacted TR Granite.

I hired PointingPlus to repoint the back wall of my 1920 Petworth rowhouse because the mortar had…read morebeen deteriorating and bricks becoming insecure, which had become apparent when the paint that the prior owners had applied on the wall prior to their sale began peeling. PointingPlus did an exceptional job, n0ot only repointing the wall, but addressing other critical issues which became apparent during the process. I had requested a quote from PointingPlus, as well as from several other companies, for the repointing work after reviewing on-line information, talking to other home owners with older homes, and asking neighbors about their contractors when I saw that someone was having repointing done on their houses. One of the factors that was critical to me was experience and the approach to repointing "soft" brick (generally that used in houses up to the mid-1920s) because it requires different mortar than what was and still is typically used for new brick, which is made differently and is harder. It was also important to me that the contractor I hired had broader construction experience because I knew there were other issues with my wall that would need to be addressed, and that they evidenced a flexibility to be able to discuss with me and address such issues. Price was also a large consideration. Daniel Palousek, the owner of PointingPlus, has a passion for historical brick work, and he and his business, a Mission of repairing and restoring the brickwork on old homes and buildings in the DC area. He learned construction when he was growing up. The PointingPlus website explains how he got into old brick work and his experience/training. When I met him prior to his submitting an estimate for the work, his love for the work and end result was apparent, as was his flexibility and interest in addressing more than brick and mortar issues. (I needed some work on the roof flashing covering the top layers of brick as well as on a window sill on the top story that was rotting, among some other issues he identified during his work and addressed after discussing approach with me.) The price of his estimate was not the lowest, but was also not close to being the highest against a $30,000 difference between the lowest and highest estimates I received. He more than met criteria that were important to me and prior to finalizing my decision I asked to look at some buildings that PointingPlus had done work on; the work on them was excellent. I am very pleased with what PointingPlus did (and with Daniel. who did the work). And the process of the work went well, the communication between him and me excellent (and I learned a heck of a lot more than I knew about brick and mortar, which I also find very interesting, among other things). I strongly recommend PointingPlus to others, and expect that I will be in touch with Daniel again as I become aware of and seek to address issues on my 100+ year old home.

Pointing Plus is excellent at what they do. They are reasonably priced, responsible during every…read morestep of a project, and exceptional at communication. Their approach is comprehensive and once engaged they are clear about the process, timing and expected results. Pointing Plus easily navigated the many challenges and permitting that comes with working on a historic building (circa 1895) in an historic neighborhood. They approached the 125+ year old façade with care and an extensive knowledge about mortar, color, scaffolding, and structure. And, given that the building had never been repointed, as part of the process large sections of the facade had to be rebuilt including large brownstone headers and sculptural elements. The goal was to maintain the historic presence and shore up the structure and Pointing Plus succeeded on every level. When done properly, pointing should be a once in a lifetime project. Working with Pointing Plus has given me the confidence knowing the façade of this building will be here for generations to come.