Jamie and his crew just finished a bath remodel, it was done on a bathroom that had not been…read moretouched since the home was built 34 years ago. They completely gutted the room which included removing pealing wallpaper as well as removing a bathtub/ shower unit. A walk-in shower, new vanity, mirror/medicine cabinet, new flooring and all new molding were added. The sheet rock was repaired where needed primed and painted. Before we started this project we were a little concerned but Jamie and his guys eased those concerns, we could not be more pleased. Everyone was professional, kind as well as friendly and were always available to answer any questions. I would highly recommend this company for any project.

These guys are hands down the best painting/handyman service I've ever used. The owner James was…read morevery responsive and professional throughout the entire process. Instead of just painting over some soggy wood on the trim of my house, he pointed out an underlying issue that would have only gotten much worse with time. Not only did he thoroughly fix that problem, he was able to take on an unexpected additional repair in my house that no one else would agree to do, and did an absolutely fantastic job. The rates were reasonable and I feel very confident in their honesty and skills. I would recommend this company to anyone and feel lucky to have found them.

Aurora Painting and Services = highly recommended! Linda was wonderful to work with...Francisco…read moredid excellent work...everything was completed in a timely manner and at a very reasonable cost. We couldn't be happier with the work and greatly appreciate our "new" first floor, thanks to Aurora!

What a wonderful, professional crew this is! Mr. Flores is as hardworking and knowledgeable as they…read morecome. Reasonable prices, too! They show up on time, complete the job as promised with high quality materials and excellent craftsmanship. The job was done with maximum speed and efficiency. Clean-up was impeccable. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful local business. Home Solutions Roofing made a stressful time of storm damage and repairs a lot less stressful. Will not hesitate to call them again in the future. I know my home is in good hands when Ramon and his crew are on the job.

Ramon removed and replaced the deteriorating cedar siding on the dormers on our very steep roof and…read morehe and his crew did an excellent job. He replaced the siding with Hardi plank siding which he and his crew then painted to match the rest of the house. He was the most affordable out of all the estimates we received and the finished product looks great. They did the job quickly and professionally. We feel so happy with the work, we've asked him for estimates on two other jobs we need completed on our house.

We hired Kelley Brothers Construction to make repairs to the roofs of several of our rental…read moreproperties. They gave us a great price on the work performed as well as paying great attention to the little details of the job. They showed up as scheduled and completed the jobs as scheduled. They were available to answer all questions and address any concerns that we had throughout the time frame of the project. The jobs sites were cleaned on a daily basis, which was important considering we had tenants living in the units. Overall I would have to say they did an excellent job from beginning to end and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for great work at a fair price.

We wanted to save money by buying our first house without a real estate agent. We started the…read moreprocess not knowing exactly what it might entail. The one thing we knew for sure was that we needed to collect the best information possible, so we could be confident, patient, and smart about the decision making process. Ultimately, this would result in the best possible outcome for our family. Fortunately, early in the process we ran into one of the most impressive people in the housing industry: Wayne Kelley of Kelley Brother's Construction!!!! My wife and I were going to buy a house from my sister's friend. We thought the inside was really nice and the outside just needed a little work. We loved the house and really wanted to buy it. Wayne did a real contractors report instead of a regular inspection. He drove an hour and a half to inspect the house and could tell in 10 minutes the house had a lot of issues without even going inside. He was so honest, that when I got there he immediately told me not to buy the house. He showed and explained to me why we shouldn't buy it. He even taught me what to look for in the future and said I could take pictures on my phone that he could analyze with a computer program ahead of time. I couldn't believe how many things he found just on the outside that we didn't notice. Based on the information, we immediately decided to bail on the house!! Wayne understood how we felt about the situation and didn't even charge us for the inspection!! I was absolutely blown away by his honesty, integrity, and professionalism. I could have paid for a regular inspector, but most of them don't pay enough attention to detail. Wayne paid extra attention to all the details and went the extra mile to help us. Two days later, my wife found another house. This time my father and I looked at the house a lot more carefully. It was in pretty good shape, so we scheduled an inspection with Wayne again. This time he said the house was in great shape, it just needed a lot of little things fixed. Wayne even took the time to coach us on how to negotiate the offer and the inspection report. Based on his advice and detailed report, the sellers agreed to fix everything on the list without a problem at all!! Wayne helped us with every aspect of home buying from start to finish. Based on Wayne's expert advice, we bought our first house without an agent and saved a whole lot of money, time, and stress!! Wayne will give you the leverage you need to get the best deal possible for your family's future. Overall, Wayne was more interested in helping us as people and empowering us with the information we needed to make a smart decision, than he was the money. If it wasn't for Wayne Kelley, my wife and I would have lost tens of thousands of dollars!! Instead, we learned a lot, saved a ton of money, and got an awesome deal overall. Please feel free to contact Jeffery Close at 804 - 972 - 5013 to verify the authenticity of this reference, thank you.

The Evergreen team has been great to work with throughout our home building process. I followed…read moreand took pictures of every part as it was being built. The material used was "grade A" and the subcontractors were very professional. We are very happy with the home and I would recommended Evergreen to anyone.

I purchased a new home from Southern Development about 2 years ago. Unbeknownst to anyone, when the…read morebaseboards were installed, a high-pressured nail gun used to install the baseboards punctured a bathroom pipe. There was no leak...until the nail rusted and the pipe leaked, which was when I had owned the home for 2 years, outside of the new home warranty period. To be clear, the pipe was punctured at the baseboard level, with a nail from a nail gun; there can be no dispute that this occurred during construction. I was out of town when this happened, and the damage was significant. I contacted Southern Development. Mr. Soles initially expressed "concern" and asked to view the property, which I permitted. Next, he asked for reports from the independent third parties that mitigated and repaired the damage, which clearly detailed the cause and the extent of the damage. I provided him with what he asked for. After much delay and some prompting, I got a response from Mr. Soles indicating that my insurance company was suing Southern Development (which is not surprising given their negligence and clear culpability). He then cut off contact with me. I am left to pursue litigation to recover losses that are not covered by my policy, on what is essentially a "brand-new" home. What I asked for from Southern Development was a dollar per dollar reimbursement for uncovered expenses, never mind the aggravation, inconvenience and time lost because of their negligence. Home builders are all smiles on the front end, when you fork out hundreds of thousands of dollars to purchase a home. My experience offered a glimpse at how this builder responded when they produced a substandard product, which was to do nothing. Southern Development will tell you they are a smaller, independent builder, and that they "like it that way" so they can focus on quality and customer service. They will tell you how much the owner Frank Ballif cares about the people that buy his product. My experience was that Southern Development built a lemon, and when they had the opportunity to do the right thing to rectify their poor construction, they quickly abandoned those tenants of quality and customer service. We all must buy a home from someone, but I would strongly encourage you to look to another builder. Southern Development does not stand behind their product, which apparently is not as sound as they would like you to believe. I would also encourage anyone who does have a problem with them to immediately seek legal counsel; do not be fooled by the false care and concern they initially show you because they are only seeking information to protect themselves.

I Regret This Purchase Every Single Day!…read more I don't even know where to begin. Buying a home from Southern Development has been one of the most disappointing, disheartening experiences of my life. What was supposed to be a fresh start in a brand-new home has turned into a constant source of stress, frustration, and regret. I should have known something was wrong when the house wasn't even finished at closing. I was assured that everything would be taken care of quickly, but here I am, a month later, still waiting. And every single day, I find something else wrong. On day five, the water heater failed. Five days in, and I had no hot water. That alone should have been a red flag, but it was only the beginning. The electrical work is faulty throughout the house. The refrigerator trips the breaker constantly. I never know if I'll wake up to spoiled food. If something as basic as the wiring is unreliable, I shudder to think what else is hidden behind the walls. The primary bathroom is unfinished. Not only was it never completed, but now there's water damage from the unfinished shower surround. I worry about what's happening beneath the surface--water damage this early means long-term problems down the road. The craftsmanship is nowhere near the quality expected for the cost of this home. The price I paid does not reflect the poor workmanship--sloppy construction, careless finishing, and corners cut everywhere I look. I paid for a well-built home, and instead, I'm left with a rushed, incomplete mess. Everywhere I look, I find something wrong. Holes in the walls hidden behind cabinets, holes in the cabinets themselves, patchwork that looks rushed and sloppy. It's as if they walked away mid-construction and never looked back. The exterior is just as bad. The landscaping is incomplete, the house hasn't been power washed, and the driveway and walkways are so muddy that anyone coming inside tracks dirt everywhere. Keeping the house clean is impossible--it feels like I'm living in a construction site rather than a finished home. The warranty team is useless. I was told that Southern Development had a team to address post-closing issues, but I have yet to hear from them. The length of time between my service requests and actually getting anything done is unacceptable. I am still waiting for work that is necessary just to make my home fully livable. What makes all of this even more infuriating is that the houses directly next to mine--built by the same company--are being completed, while mine remains unfinished. Their yards are fully landscaped with sod, their homes have been power washed and cleaned, and their driveways and walkways are pristine. Meanwhile, I'm left with mud, mess, and incomplete work. I have even gone out of my way to ask my neighbors how many unfinished items they were forced to close on, and not one of them had "punch list" items left undone. It is beyond frustrating to watch homes around me being wrapped up properly while I am left dealing with daily reminders of Southern Development's failure to complete what they started. And on top of everything, any work that needs to be done requires me to be home. That means I have to continuously take time off work just to let their crews in to fix the mistakes they never should have made in the first place. The financial and emotional burden of this house just keeps growing. To make matters worse, the workers they do send are filthy. Now that I've moved in, they track dirt, mud, and dust all over my house and furniture every time they come in to do work. I feel like I'm constantly cleaning up after them, in a home that should have been move-in ready a month ago. I can't even put into words how disheartening this experience has been. Every time I walk through the door, instead of feeling excited or at peace, I feel nothing but regret. This house was supposed to be my home, but instead, it feels like a mistake I can't undo. If I could go back in time, I would walk away. I would never buy from Southern Development again, and I urge anyone considering it to think twice. Once they have your money, you're on your own. And if my experience is anything to go by, you'll be left with a house that feels unfinished, neglected, and completely overwhelming. I regret this purchase every single day.

Nick did a great job painting our home. He was reasonably priced and reliable. Would highly…read morerecommend!

I hired this contractor to build an addition and they got the elevation wrong so the new concrete…read moreslab was one inch higher than the original slab creating a ramp. It ALWAYS PAYS TO CHECK THE MEASUREMENTS TWICE!!

We hired Grayson Place after talking to other contractors about our addition; and also seeing their…read morebeautiful, meticulous work. Their team completed a gorgeous screen porch that we plan to use likely every day (we have thus far even though it has been about 50 degrees farenheit). Steve (the owner), and master carpenters and artisans Bob and Thomas pay attention to detail, and are professional every step of the way. They do the paperwork, permits and all that is needed to ensure you get the most from your investment, without worry. They show up on time, every day and are in touch with you via email or in person on a regular basis. They are skilled in every facet of work including major renovations. I obtained their information after seeing their work in my neighbors newly expanded home - which does NOT look piecemeal like most renovations in the Arlington/McLean area, BTW. On the contrary, my neighbors house now looks like a beautiful multimillion dollar home thanks to Grayson Place. The have their own painters, roofers, electricians, you name it. They are what every good company should be. The team is extremely skilled and experienced in each step, down to framing, stone and finish work. They have been a team together for years, and it shows. One truly does get what one pays for. Their talent is remarkable and I would recommend them without reservation. Happy building, enjoy your almost new home with Grayson Place. EDIT: Please note they are now located: 3170 Sandy Branch Lane Barboursville, VA 22923 info@graysonplacebuildling.com