The kitchen looks great at our church in Alexandria! What a wonderful job ServiceMaster of…read moreAlexandria, Ft. Washington and Washington, DC and Greg Gandee and his team of UMM did for our church in cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen at Aldersgate Church. Thanks gentlemen! Service Master of Alexandria is a long time family owned business of some of the finest people in our community - very involved in church and in helping others. Other small businesses should take note.

I would not recommend this business…read more I had an active leak in my condo on a Saturday afternoon, with water coming through the ceiling and into a hardwired smoke detector. The alarm was going off, my property manager's emergency line was not answering, and the condo association's published emergency number was invalid. I eventually called the non-emergency fire station because I was concerned about water in the smoke detector and whether it could affect the building's alarm/sprinkler system. Hours later, around 10:30 PM, I received a call from someone who described himself as calling from an "emergency line." In that moment, I assumed he was connected to the property manager, condo association, or emergency response, and I started explaining the situation because I thought help had finally arrived. Instead, after a gut feeling something was "off", I discovered that he had gotten my name from fire department dispatch information and was contacting me to solicit business. Even after I told him I did not appreciate being called at 10:30 at night with him claiming to respond to my emergency call, he demanded the names of the property manager and property owner. That is wildly inappropriate. An active leak involving water damage and a smoke detector is not a marketing opportunity. Using emergency-response information and vague "emergency line" language to get someone on the phone during an active crisis is misleading and predatory. I would never hire or recommend someone who conducts business this way. I didn't trust this guy after just a few minutes on the phone with him, I definitely wouldn't let him in my house.

My insurance company selected them for me when I needed roof replacement 5 years ago. The roof is…read morefalling apart now - that's what happens when they roof in January (after having the claim started in July).- REALLY - and it has only been 5 YEARS!!!. They are extremely rude, and seem to have no time for the homeowner and the needs of the repair also falsifying work that was not done - I was home to witness it. I would never recommend them and now ONLY 5 years later I am having to deal with the JUNK job that they did to get my roof fixed properly!!!!! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

My Insurance company uses this group and the Bravado group is hot garbage. I am not so sure my…read moreinsurance company is hot garbage too. The adjuster from the Bravado Group came out to the house after we had a tornado, the clown said he was the best when in talked to him on the phone. ....... Well that was a load of crap. He must be blind, the woman (definitely not a lady) Valentina was such a rude pain in the butt and treated me like a twelve year old. Look at this, she told me that the insurance company would only replace two shutters when I lost most of them. She said that how does the bravado group know If my house had more than two shutters? I lost my mind, I said I found them and put them in a pile , you can see the holes inside in the brick, and I have a picture of the house with the shutters in it. She wanted to argue with me. I asked for a copy of inspection report, she said that she would get back to me...... I called back and she wanted to give me more grief. I said your fired and called the insurance company and had them remove these clowns from my account. They are hot garbage, stay away from their circus. They are not worth the hassle. Not worth the bang for the buck.

Dan worked over and above to get the plumbing issues resolved in our church. He stayed and made…read moresure we had working toilets for upcoming meetings the next day. He took care of all of the issues! I could not be more pleased! Good Work! I am keeping their number handy. :)

You be the judge. $789 for about a $100 part and 15 minute repair and at least one lie, and the…read moreother either a lie or perhaps not correct diagnosis. a)told pipe would be cut to change a valve, then when asked why pipe was not cut was told "exact valve " was found, not need to cut pipe. I consider that an insult to my intelligence, but due to circumstances as below, I allowed it. b)rust on top of hot water heater was from a previous valve leak. perhaps, but evidence points to the anode. Do not know if my age, bad hearing, gout flare up , making it difficult to work, prompted the above. DETAILS:Estimate/appointment scheduled on a Friday for 8-11 am next Monday for gas hot water heater issue, and perhaps replacement , upon cost /benefit analysis. Inasmuch as I scheduled 2 more appointments , after that, I texted, I same day as well as over the weekend, requesting a shorter window. No response, then "office closed on weekends".CO,. WANTS ME TO SPEND ALL DAY FOR 3 ESTIMATES EG, IF THE 2 OTHER COS ALSO HAD 3 HR WINDOW, MY WHOLE DAY WOULD BE SPENT AT A RENTAL PROPERTY WHILE THESE GUYS THINK THEY CAN CHARGE $800 FOR 15 MINS. UPON, receiving est. I said ok, since I was convinced diagnosis was correct, and he gave me age of tank, 10 yrs, not 20 as feared. Stated I would cancel the other estimates- not my style to waste people's time, and for reasons below. Plumber seemed puzzled that I had scheduled 2 other appointments. Next day, part installation date, I asked how long it would take , since I was concerned about their parking without a permit. Advised no more than one hour. I joked $800? Plumber threw arms in air, like "you approved it". NEXT TIME ANY SUCH CONTRACTOR, WHO MAY BE ESTIMATING BASED ON PERCEPTION OF CUSTOMER AND THINK SHORT TERM PROFITS, WILL BE WASTING THEIR TIME EG I WILL GET 3-4 EST. IF BY CHANCE THEY ARE ALL WITHIN SAME RANGE, I WILL FLIP COIN, AND ON MY OWN VOLITION WILL SEND $150 TO THE LOSING BIDDERS. Job took about 15-20 minutes. $789. judge for yourselves. and being a stock market trader, and holder of options that were diving , I knew I was being hosed about $200-300 but I did cost benefit analysis, better to be hosed , 300, and not being able to unload stock options when diving. If not for the "cutting Pipe" , and "rust from leak" , stories, and had the at least cleaned the rust and applied some oil to slow rusting, and showing some good faith, it may have been ok. I will be replacing the anode in near future, as well as all condo valves/ faucets. Have had rental properties in past, still have a couple, including residence. I do not believe I will be using short term thinking plumbing company. (had plumber/hvac man, unfortunately he passed last year) Hopefully , this is constructive criticism, since I am not one to deprive one of earning a living. their prerogative- $18k loss stock mkt loss in 2 days, 800 is drop in bucket, not that I don't value money. Worked for $30/week, 60 hrs,. at age 20, managing, cleaning, cooking at restaurant. No choice, was loyal to family biz, until I got wise and year later, managed another restaurant at $160 week, for 40 hrs, and benefits/previous restaurant closed same year. Being an economist, "the market brings everything to an equlibrium" and the bad ones do not survive. However, some do not care. "take it or leave it" or give estimates based on whether they can get away with such. There is a reason some plumber are booked 2 weeks out and these fellows were available the next day. And reiterate, 3 hr window, and closed on weekends- too much to say more. in message. In retrospect and clearly BUCK STOPS WITH ME. As alluded to above , at the end of the day as they say, the loser will not be me. Other 2 companies I had appointments with state upfront their work guarantee. This company, verbally guaranteed the work but nothing in writing, but invoice does remind one of "mechanics lien I not paid". Perhaps I should have put more weight on the 1 star reviews on yelp, with no response to the more serious allegations. The fish starts smelling from the head.

I have been a customer of D&B for about 20 years and I always have a good experience, mostly…read morebecause I will only work with Bart, the owner. Bart is an awesome guy who knows the area like the back of his hand and knows everybody in the construction industry. He will tell you exactly what tool you need for the job you are doing. When I first met Bart, I walked in to rent an auger, because I was digging footer holes and building a deck. Bart asked where I live, and when I said Ashburn he laughed and said: "Forget the auger, you're going to need that" and pointed to a jack hammer. I laughed at him and asked if he was serious. Well, 12 hours of jack hammering (basically carving holes into rocks) I knew Bart was the man. I've found other members of the staff to be pretty good and knowledgeable, and they seem to be much more on their toes when Bart is in the store. Great, family owned operation that I prefer to give my business to over the big companies out there.

They are super helpful!…read more I have been there several times to have my propane cylinders filled. They have great prices and super great people. They always pickup and return the cylinders from my car and even put them back in, if I ask. I would go back there anytime I needed to rent some equipment or get my tanks filled again!

At Culligan, I'm writing out of frustration according to your unprofessional customer service. I…read morehave to wait whole month of October for your repairman to come by to check the system. You took our money without hesitation and now you lack good service.. shameful.

Recently went with Culligan for water filtration and whole house softening system. Smart He…read moreMunicipal System and Reverse Osmosis under the kitchen sink to be somewhat exact. Mike Lausten was our Sales Rep. and he was professional, explained everything. Even came out a second time after installation to explain the systems. Ran into a minor issue and had called him in which I left him a message. He called me from your Europe while I think he was on vacation the next day. Lol, if that isn't dedication, I don't know what is. He handled the call for a minor repair and was resolved within a week! No Biggie! For the Systems my Wife and I are impressed including price point and would totally recommend!

Just had all my supply and return ducts and dryer vent cleaned by C & C Home services for $475, a…read morevery good value! I found them in the Best Picks book from Fairfax County. They got my single car garage townhouse done in 2 hours and did a great job! The ducts apparently had never been cleaned. They use the best technology and explain what they are doing if you ask. Highly recommend this company! https://www.coradohomeservices.com/

C&C was contracted to visit our home through our rental company, Chambers Theory. I had Giovanni to…read moremy home to repair a broken dryer duct and vent that had been having issues for quite some time. There were many vendors who came before him who weren't quite sure what the issue was, so we were at a frustrating point. Giovanni came in (called to ask if he could come early - so nice!), took a thorough look at the issue, did a few tests and got to work immediately fixing the problem. He even took the time at the end to explain why it happened and what he did to fix it. I would absolutely recommend C&C!

Great local rental tool shop. price is reasonable and staff is great! I have rented sod cutters,…read moresanders, hammer drills, carpet dry cleaning machine.

I just contacted this company because I remember them doing great work on our power washer. We…read morewere having an issue with our honda lawn mower and when I called he said they were backed up but asked what the issue was. He gave me a few tips and the mower started up immediately. So grateful!!!!

I had an outstanding experience with Mike from Syd's Plumbing & Repairs, and I want to highlight…read morethe level of professionalism and care he brought to a tricky situation at my home. Mike responded quickly to a service call on February 4th after we discovered a frozen and broken pipe on the house side. He took the time to thoroughly inspect the issue and clearly explained what was happening and why the repair needed to wait until the pipe thawed to avoid further damage. That level of caution and honesty is something you don't always get with home services. Once the pipe thawed, Mike got right to work. He replaced the shut‑off valves inside the bathroom with new straight stops, installed flexible supply lines into the wall, and isolated the cold section of the bathroom from the rest of the plumbing system to prevent future issues. Everything was done cleanly, efficiently, and with obvious expertise. He also left the wall opening accessible so I could handle the final patch and finishing on my own timeline. The total cost was exactly what was quoted on the invoice, and the quality of the work absolutely matched the value. It's clear Mike takes pride in doing the job right, not just fast. If you're in McLean or the surrounding area and need a plumber you can trust--especially for urgent or complex issues--I highly recommend Mike and Syd's Plumbing & Repairs. Reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely customer‑focused.

After consulting four different plumbers and a leak detection specialist about a problem that we…read morecouldn't quite pinpoint in our basement, Syd's plumbing was able to come in and solve our issue. We had catastrophic failure with a terrible smell and drain flies and a little bit of water on the floor but no one could help us. Finally, Syd's plumbing brought a camera and put it down the line and were able to let us know of a major busted pipe (they ended up having to replace the whole pipe due to roots and other issues) below the slab of our house. After figuring out what the problem was, Syd's plumbing was able to perform the work and fix the major problem. They showed up on time and ready to work. His team was friendly and knowledgeable. Syd himself oversaw the work on-site. Syd is social and amusing, providing clear explanations and advice on trying to deal with home insurance. Most of all, Syd is honest and generous. Despite the scope of the project increasing substantially from his original estimate, he stuck by his original quote. If I had any plumbing need in the future, I would trust Syd's plumbing. The work was comprehensive, quick, and well done. Syd's plumbing is a business that is "good people" - there were fair and competent and helped us when no one else could find or solve the problem. -Andrew and Deb M.