On the advice of several friends that had used Big Dog in Manassas VA. for concrete work in there…read moreyards, I asked for and received a very fair quote to repave a concrete deck in my back yard. My expectations were surpassed by the quality of workmanship and dedication each member of there crew's performance. The attention to detail was amazing. From covering my inground pool with plastic sheet to prevent possible cement falling to the bottom, covering the house with plastic sheet to prevent cement splash from hitting my siding to covering the base of my 6 x6 upper deck support beams with tar based post sleeves. Most importantly, I took down two sections of fence so equipment would be able to access my back yard. I went outside to dig a hole for a new fence post that needed replacing. As I began to dig, one of the workers, on his lunch break, came to me and volunteered to dig the hole for me. These are workers that take pride in there job and are happy to be working for this company. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and his wife and completely understand why this is such a successful company. Please give them a try on your next project.

They did a great job on the patio . The yard could have been cleaned up a little betterread more

Purchased a new home June 2026 had the foundation inspected by John from JES. John was…read moretrustworthy, informative and offered advice on my foundation going forward. At this time, John did not recommend any foundation work. Foundation was in good repair, which is awesome. Will definitely reach out to JES in the future for any foundation considerations. Thank you, John for your professional service.

If I could give 0 stars, I would. It has been a nightmare from the jump. During the sales meeting…read moreand inspection, all things were green light go. Then randomly they stated we needed an upgrade to our panel box. Mind you, this would cost more money when we already had gotten our financials squared away with a loan. When I requested that an actual electrician come out and take a look at the panel box, he stated it was fine and would be adequate to finish the job. Shameless money grab? Who knows. Trust broken. Once they finally landed on a date to start the job, several weeks later, it happened to land on the Friday before Labor Day. The crew was at our house for approximately an hour. They came knocking and said they couldn't finish the job because "they thought they saw a snake"..... One would think, that would be a work requirement considering your job entails you working in spaces that critters creep. But, no. They refused to the finish the job due to "the snake". No texts, calls or rescheduling emails have been sent despite our aggressive efforts to get a hold of anyone. Take your business elsewhere and save yourself the headaches.

In May 2026, Joe Condo rebuilt a chimney on our 116-year old house in Culpeper, VA, dismantling it…read moredown six feet to where it came out of the roof. The chimney was on the way to collapsing, with failing bricks and mortar. Joe found newly made old-style bricks that matched the historic bricks in the other chimney, dismantled the bad chimney to the roof line, and rebuilt it using the new bricks perfectly matching the ornate profile of its original construction. It greatly enhanced the look of our house. His attention to detail is amazing, and his technical mastery of his craft is total. Joe is very busy and scheduling our job took a while but it was absolutely worth it. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

From the owner: Pyramid Masonry & Chimney Lining Company specialties are chimney lining and relining,chimney…read morere-pointing,chimney repairs and restoration,new chimneys and fireplaces,insurance claim repairs,new steps,patios,sidewalks, foundations,brick,block and stone work.The company's owner with forty years of experience is on every job.We will not send you a so called technician with one or two years of experience.

The owner, Bryan, is a true landscape designer. His crew is composed of skilled artisans who…read moreactively teach their craft to the younger crew members. The result was a beautiful transformation of both the front and back yards of my townhouse. After our consultation, Bryan provided beautiful renderings showing the vision for the finished project. I chose flagstone for the backyard, which was the more expensive option, but in my opinion, it was well worth it because of how beautiful it turned out. Bryan and his crew were professional, knowledgeable, and took pride in their work. I'm extremely happy with the finished project and would highly recommend California Concrete.

Vendor Didn't even try to work with budget. Just said find someone else. Could have told us about…read morecheaper options or design

Service was done and over in a day with repairs to bricks and concrete foundation with power wash…read moreafter to include walkway and quote for handrail

so far nice project finished, and mason was able to work around schedule and completed front porch…read morebrick/concrete repairs at the lowest quote hope to see it last since only other option was to demolish porch and start from scratch at over 6000

I'm leaving this review to share a balanced but honest account of my experience. While the end…read moreresult of the project was acceptable, the process was far more complicated and frustrating than it needed to be. The sales interaction set the tone with high‑pressure tactics, including statements like "this price is only available today." We moved forward anyway because we knew we wanted the work done. When I later asked to adjust the scope, the salesperson resisted for nearly ten minutes before agreeing to send a revised contract. The first crew delivered solid work on the drain line and concrete, but the vapor barrier installation was sloppy--uneven trimming, gaps, and inconsistent application. They also removed a board supporting the incoming water line without explanation, leaving it hanging from a wire and damaging the clamp. Their initial attempt to "fix" it involved taping the board to a pipe, which was not a proper or safe solution. The sump pump outlet was also installed in a way that caused the discharge pipe to partially block it, putting pressure on the plug. Communication was another major issue. I was never given a dedicated point of contact. I had to reach out to the salesperson again just to report problems. He forwarded my concerns to the office, and I was eventually contacted by Christal. She was professional and genuinely helpful, but her phone number repeatedly showed as disconnected, and only some text messages went through. I had to call the main line each time and ask to be routed to her. A week later, two crews returned and corrected the vapor barrier, repaired the board, and moved the outlet so it was no longer obstructed. The final work met expectations, but the overall experience involved unnecessary sales pressure, communication challenges, and multiple days off work for corrections and inspections.

My experience with JES Repair was frustrating and ultimately disappointing…read more The project itself was completed on schedule, but the quality and planning of the work left a lot to be desired. The beam repairs appear to have been completed in the easiest way possible, with little consideration for the work that would need to happen afterward. The crew cut the subfloor approximately three inches away from the walls and left it unsupported. As a result, my flooring contractor had to tear out two sections of flooring and replace the entire subfloor in those areas because the necessary repairs were never addressed during the original project. Even more frustrating, JES only opened a limited section of the floor instead of exposing the entire affected area. Once the flooring contractor had everything opened up, additional damaged wood was discovered that now requires even more repairs. Since JES was already working in that area, it is difficult to understand how these issues weren't identified or why the floor wasn't opened far enough to properly inspect the entire section. Addressing everything while the area was already exposed would have saved significant time, cost, and disruption. The inspection process was another major disappointment. The county inspection failed and was rescheduled without anyone from JES informing me ahead of time. I was then told that no one from JES would attend the reinspection and that it was between me and the county. As a homeowner, I'm not a contractor and shouldn't be expected to answer technical questions or represent the company's work to the building inspector. I hired JES expecting professional workmanship, thorough planning, and support through the entire process. Instead, I've been left coordinating additional repairs, paying for work that could have been avoided, and handling inspection issues that should have been managed by the contractor. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend JES Repair. UPDATE (07/08/2026): I connected with the resolution team and are working through the issues in a positive and constructive manner.

First Choice Chimney Service was wonderful to work with! Our house was having chimney/wood stove…read moreair flow problems and we hired Michael to add an outside air intake. This was to improve efficiency and heat output by helping our older wood stove achieve optional combustion temperatures. We also wanted to avoid an issue where soot had blasted through any crevice in the stove twice when oxygen level shifted quickly (at least that is what I think was the issue; I am no expert). This outside air intake would also help oxygen not be depleted in the room. It was an unusual request to make because of the type of wood stove we have but we wanted to make the system more functional and Michael installed the intake. He did good work the first day but I wanted to comment on his helpfulness the second day he came over. After the install of the air intake, the downstairs of our house was very cold because outside air was streaming through those same crevices that soot got through. Michael came back quickly after we called to add special insulation where he could on the stove and around the pipe/tubing leading outside. He made sure everything was sealed extra well and also put in a sort of switch thing to open and close the tubing when needed. This cold air coming in was not Michael's fault; it was because of the kind of non-pedestal older wood stove we have. I don't think any of us realized how many crevices there were that air would seep through. We are grateful that Michael came back to do these extra steps and fix our system at no extra charge. It was obvious he wanted to make sure we were happy with the work overall, and we are. We would hire him again and probably will if we have future issues or want to install a new stove one day!

Absolutely top notch. Great communications, honest pricing and outstanding work. SAFETY first,…read moretook time to assemble safe scaffolding and protections for my roof. Did excellent work and documented before and after work with a plethora of pictures. ME - When I give a 5 STAR review, they earned it. SFC US Army Retired

Used Flagstone and Brickworks to repair front path, to add an extra concrete pad, and add…read morerepair/build a rear pathway to garage. the completed work was excellent. I had several special requests for the way I wanted to work completed and they went above and beyond to accommodate doing more than I expectedit including replanting flowers which I thought would be a causality of the process. I am beyond happy with the work they did for the price I paid, which was a bargain in my opinion. additional work that needs to be done and will be calling them again, and would highly recommend.

Fabio and his crew did a wonderful job installing our new stone patio in our back yard! Regular…read morecommunications, adjustments for on-site conditions and scope changes, on-time and on-budget delivery. The team was also flexible with our schedules. His team is often booked well in advance so make sure to build some lead time into your project.