We used Hammer for a major remodel of our 100+ year old home. The owner, Greg, is a great…read moresalesperson and nice guy, but we ultimately didn't think the cost was worth it. The overall quality was solid, but it was more of a build than a design and build, even though you're paying for both services with Hammer. For example, our kitchen has drawers to nowhere, because the countertop comes out overtop of them (and a useless outlet in that drawer); in a bathroom, they had to jerry-rig a vanity drawer that they didn't measure properly to account for the sink, and the faucet in that same bathroom barely fits so it's difficult to clean. And this was all custom-designed, custom-made by Hammer (or their vendors)! Our project team changed several times during our project, and at some point we were told our PM was pulled off to help with a bigger project (which made us feel real valued). We still have a few outstanding items to address as part of our warranty, but getting their attention or their focus past the sale has been more difficult. We interviewed several companies and decided to go with Hammer because we were sold on the design/build cohesion, but it wasn't worth the money. There are quality contractors for a better value out there.

Hammer was incredible from start to finish on our kitchen renovation. This was our first major home…read morerenovation project and we couldn't be happier. From the initial design phase, to demolition, to installation- the hammer team was communicative, thoughtful, prompt and professional. We enjoyed working with Doug, Johanna, Santiago and Nelson. They did a great job of expectation setting before demolition on what surprises we might encounter in a 100+ year old row house. They helped amend our timeline and adjusted to our needs for the arrival of our firstborn and amended again when the baby was born early. They have high standards for look and quality and helped provide guidance when we needed it. We are very pleased with the end product and would definitely recommend hammer for anyone looking to remodel.

I wanted to send you a note of appreciation for the beautiful work you and your company performed…read moreon my home in Springfield. As you are aware, I have 2 dear friends that highly recommended W Builders; there is nothing like having people you know and respect give you the courage to move ahead with work I've been wanting to have done for some time now. Embarking on any home project is often very daunting; between the cost, your house turned upside down and of course having workers in your home while you still have to live there. I am so happy to say, you somehow made all of this quite seamless! I've owned my home for over 30 years and have done countless projects so when I tell you that your company has been my favorite and an easy one to recommend, it's saying a lot! The quality of your work is excellent and your staff does not cut corners! One day in passing, your workers specifically mentioned to me how much they enjoyed working for you as you allow them to perform their designated trade in the way they would like things to be done, even if it may take a bit longer. The gentlemen that you had on this job always respected my home which means a lot. The other compliment I would like to pass along is timeless; something that rarely happens in this line of work. Upon requesting a consult for the scope of work, you were quick to set up an appointment and equally quick on providing me with a written estimate. The estimate was detailed and accurate and if I added any additional work you were good at following up on a written statement with the additional cost. The fact that you started the project early and the crew showed up every day, on time and worked more than a full day is impressive and sadly a rarity in this business. Lastly it was easier to make choices on flooring, bathroom fixtures and the like by having you go with me to the store, being honest on your thoughts and guiding me based on my budget. Even when I purchased too much flooring you graciously took it all back and had a credit put back on my card. Thank you for renewing my faith in contractors and for exceeding my expectations with this project, something I had wanted to do for such a long time but had no idea where to start or who to use. Be prepared for my next project in 2024, I look forward to working with you again.

The team is very professional and they always give you the right advice to save money or to have a…read morebetter result. I really recommend this Company to anyone looking to do any remodeling project.

Please save yourselves the headache and money. DO NOT BUY ANY PROPERTY touched by this company…read more This company cut corners, used improper materials for quickly flipping houses for max profit gain. We live in a two-unit condo building in SE DC. Our neighbors and I bought our units 10 years ago and have collectively spent over $30k in dealing with water damage issues.

We bought our new construction home in 2018. Both units in the two-unit condo building had multiple…read moreserious leaks, including multiple places on the roof and in the basement. There are cracks in the walls from poor finishing. The counters pulled away from the walls after just a few years. Any "repairs" take forever to schedule, are half-measures at best, and require at least three repeat visits for the "fixes" to actually do anything. We finally gave up and paid thousands to have the roof repaired by someone else to avoid any potential structural damage from Dila's continued shoddy work. It is currently raining in my half-bath because I've been asking them since August 2020 to fix the leak they created when replacing the house trim. (A job that they had to be pestered to finish, that left black paint on the rest of my house that they just tried to cover with the existing lighter paint, and the trim is already showing damage.)

We called Modern Remodeling after a big wind storm and several door-to-door roofers came to ask for…read moreour business. A good friend had used them for extensive work around his house and we wanted someone we could trust. Modern has been awesome! They dealt with State Farm on our behalf for over a YEAR (that's an entirely different review!) and our new roof is amazing. They've also done painting, carpentry, closed in some windows, replaced a doorframe and door, and more. We couldn't be happier with everyone we've worked with there. The pricing has been reasonable and we feel lucky to have found them. We've already recommended to another friend. Definitely recommend!

This Modern Remodeling guy was knocking door to door, and when I did not answer in time, he stole a…read moredoor hanger I had on my front door. I called his business who directed him to return it. While returning it, he laughed and said he didn't steal it... while putting it back on my door. Buyer beware.

When we decided to build an ADU, we had no idea where to start, but working with Marks-Woods…read moreConstruction was the best choice we could have made. Greg Marks, one of the owners, walked us through what was and wasn't possible with the City of Alexandria's zoning requirements, and explained every step clearly -- a real relief for our first big construction project. His brother Drew Marks, our project manager, visited the site daily, kept everything on schedule, and always kept us in the loop. He responded quickly to every question, and his patience was remarkable. The crew was respectful and left the worksite tidy every day. Now that it's finished, we couldn't be happier. The ADU is beautiful and incredibly functional, and details like the custom cabinetry and thoughtful layout show the care they put into their work. If you're looking for a team that truly cares about their clients and delivers quality, Greg and his crew are the way to go.

In our experience, Marks-Woods Construction LLC are dangerous and dishonest contractors…read more I won't bury the lede: Marks-Woods lit our house on fire and abandoned it to burn, cut a live 240 volt wire and left it exposed in our yard where children play, mis-wired an outlet so that it threw sparks and molten copper onto our attic insulation, and allowed a gas leak to persist in our occupied house for at least a month. They exceeded their three-month contracted timeline by five months and left the project incomplete. If those facts are not enough to convince you of their unsuitability to earn your business, please continue reading. The red flags came early and often: Marks-Woods demanded a HUGE down payment to begin work, which began later than promised and faced delays from the outset. As other reviewers have noted, workers would show up infrequently (initially less than 60% of the time) and do very little work (for example, we caught them napping in our garage, watching videos, and playing with paper airplanes). Marks-Woods' work failed and continues to fail Fairfax County inspections (our deck for example, was built at great expense and not even remotely to code) and of hit-or-miss quality (we could not confirm some of their subcontractors' licenses either). They wasted time and resources via sloppy workmanship (e.g., leaky roof, broken tiles, unlevel floors), failing to follow building plans correctly, and misordering supplies etc. etc. Marks-Woods' communication was erratic and inaccurate regarding scheduling, work to be done, work completed, and invoicing. You can verify in other reviews (note the lack of historical ones on Google: Marks-Woods' business profile suspiciously disappeared for a while) and public court records that they allegedly pull financial shenanigans such as failing to pay their creditors and subcontractors. For our project, they unilaterally (and likely illegally) demanded changes in our payment terms in violation of the contract and created false invoices requesting payment multiple times for the same line items while sprinkling payments among various unrelated line items to help their "cash flow". I could continue our litany of documented complaints ad nauseum and appreciate your reading this far. My only goal is to spare other homeowners from the financial and emotional trauma our family suffered at the hands of Marks-Woods; avoid them: they do not deserve your or anyone else's business.

I had CS1 Remodeling come out to replace my roof as part of having solar panels installed on my…read morehome. My roofing quote included the statement-- Replace 38 sheets of plywood at a cost of $80 per sheet (if needed) for $3,040. While the workers replaced less than 15 sheets of plywood, I was charged for all 38 panels. After 2 months of trying to get this resolved, the Area Manager for CS1 was to come out for this and other issues. No one EVER showed up or called. I have texted CS1 numerous times, with zero resolution. They even scraped my brand new picture window and front railing. I had to have another company come out and do mold remediation in my attic as they did not even replace panels that should have been replaced. I also never received an itemized bill or warranty for the new roof. VERY DISAPPOINTING and would NEVER recommend this company for anything.

Due to solar panel installation leaks, my exterior roof and interior ceiling drywall needed…read moresignificant repair. I am 72 years old, cranky and extremely hard to please. In short: the repairs were outstanding. The work ethic of the two CS1 crews, both interior and exterior, was top shelf. The roof is brand new, the ceilings are brand new. I left the below IM, for the CS1 coordinators in Maryland: ----------- Your crew just left after a 12 Hour day. Very hard working and my initial impression: Excellent work. Thank you to the CS1 team for restoring my roof back to the way it was ....before solar panel installation. ------------ 4 members of the CS1 crew worked a full TWELVE hours... I give this company my highest recommendation.

Home Run Builders was our GC for the construction of our new home in Falls Church. Hamid (the…read moreOwner) and his crew did a great job managing the project, coordinating the subcontractors and guiding us with Fairfax County permits. The site was kept clean and organized and the project never experienced an injury because HRB always observed and practiced safety measures. We were worried about being a nuisance for the neighbors but HRB management of the project kept the neighbors happy, I never received a call/complaint. HRB also did a good job managing our budget and kept change orders to a minimum. The best part of HRB is how nice their team is, super polite and knowlegdable. We are moved in finally and are very happy that we hired HRB.

We contracted with Hamid and his team to add a second story addition and new kitchen to our 1950's…read moresplit level ranch in McLean. I found out about Home Run Builder after seeing some work they did on a friend's house in Arlington and we interviewed 4 design/build firms for this project. Hamid was the only person who didn't take the standard cookie cutter approach to the design and was able to completely transform the house, while staying within the original scope and budget. The build was very complicated taking over 7 months to complete, but his vision and team's skill level pulled it all together. The results are spectacular and far exceed our expectations. I would highly recommend hiring Home Run Builder for your next project.

Because of my job we moved away from the DC area and kept our house to rent. The house needed…read moreseveral upgrades, like remodeling the kitchen, installing LVP flooring in the kitchen and basement, resurfacing hardwood floors and upgrading a bathroom. After reading reviews, we selected DMV Home Improvement, LLC. We were very pleased with Jorge's team. They do what they say. They did a good job and the house looks nice. They were efficient and their prices were reasonable. They also were very accommodating when we asked them to do several additional small projects around the house while they were there and they provided recommendations on how to best do the job and minimize cost. If you need a company that you can trust, we highly recommend Jorge and DMV Home Improvement. You won't be disappointed.

I hired DMV Home Improvement for a bathroom refinishing -- tub reglazing, paint, new vanity and…read moreappliances. Jorge not only scheduled the work within a month, but his team finished it in two work days instead of the estimated four. His team were timely, courteous and very skilled. The work quality was great and no complaints. Good choice for your home projedt