Remodeled my kitchen, job was quoted fairly and done faster than the estimated time…read more Would recommend them for home contracting.

The contractor (owner) Thomas Goddard (goes by Ben), recently finished our basement (bedroom,…read morebathroom, living room w/ bar) . Ben also put in a sprinkler system for us as well as did trim work on a rental. The first impression = not good. He didn't show up to give me the quote on a rental unit. I called him after an hour and had to wait about another hour for him to arrive. Then we decided to get a quote for the basement. He came and met with my husband and I and as we would describe himself as the little man vs. big contractors. The next meeting the first warning sign was raised. He provided a CAD design that he barely knew how to use. He also proved a cost estimate and time estimate of 8 weeks. Imagine our shock when he told us he had already pulled county building permits to start work on our basement. He thought we had already committed to him. We hadn't even finished talking to other contractors for estimates, seen his cost estimates, or sign a contract. Regardless we hired him. He was going to do an irrigation system and was cheaper than the other contractors. Plus, he was the fiancé of a co-worker. It is amazing how many warnings we ignored. He usually had one guy working for him and at one point a second guy who he believed was doing drugs in his car or my bathroom as he would disappear then come back acting weird. He fired him....but drugs in my house? No thanks! Communication, planing and organization was poor (not always calling when he would be out, showing up on a days I didn't expect him without calling). Most other contractors we talked to had a process that usually included a full design completed and schedule before they began work. There was no real design with Ben. Beyond the 8 week estimate on the contract, there was no real schedule. Not that it would have mattered because he never met any date he gave. One time he had called for an electrician and with no notice told me I had to wait for him. Yes, I am a stay-at-home mom, but I have a life too. We had to create a list in the end to make sure all was done because he kept coming by to see what he needed to do and would have the same conversation with me numerous times about what needed to be done and never show up to do it. When we started the basement refinish ( 9months prior) we were not in a huge rush. We even told Ben this as he had a wedding coming up and honeymoon later. Still, 9 months for an estimated 2 month job? There were several week long breaks (waiting on cabinets, or no real reason). He could have started irrigation then, but hey that would have required planning. Nickel and diming was common for Ben. Things like closet rods weren't included in a bedroom closet. Why wouldn't you add one to make it a functional closet? Didn't know we would have to specify that up front. He came back and asked for money to paint the stairway walls. Finished basement? You are painting all the walls but the stairs leading to finished basement. I don't get it... The irrigation was a complete disaster. It was clear Ben had not done his homework before providing his estimate. 1 month into the build he finds out the county requires a $700 to $1000 RPZ value. He claims we agreed to pay for it, I recall wanting to know what exactly was needed and how much. 7 months later, he still didn't know what was needed, let alone how much. After his moaning about it for 2-3 days I finally went to a neighbor and took a picture of her valve and sent it to him. He expected us to buy it and when we pushed back, things got ugly quickly. He also mentioned that when he used the manufacturer's website to design our yard, they recommended 2x the number of sprinkler heads then he originally estimated. It took Ben almost 3 weeks to complete the sprinkler system. Most neighbors took 1-2 days. Grass was out so long it died and Ben left a path of bare ground where he installed the valve. Then when he collected the final payment he asked for $680.00 extra?!? He said it was to cover the cost of the wood for the pony wall as well as the handles for the cabinets on the bar. I wouldn't have had an issue with this had he 1. given me a quote to do this. 2. REPEATEDLY told me he wasn't going to charge me for those items as he has felt so bad that the project took so long. Don't come back and ask for more when you said there was no more. We have an issue with a cabinet door that he said he would look into said he said he and stay in contact weekly which he doesn't I have to text him every couple of weeks. He also flat out told he does not stand behind his products and we could have filed the warranty claim ourselves. I called the cabinet store and found out he never filed one. I cannot recommend him. If you have the time and desire to manage someone he may beright for you. I wish we would have paid more for someone who was professional, organized and more timely. Know a great contractor?

We recently had an entire floor (3 rooms) of old wall-to-wall carpeting removed, hardwood floors…read moreinstalled (along with some baseboards and quarter round) & a few large area rugs made from the removed carpeting. The wood flooring's price was so affordable that we also had some vinyl flooring installed in a small, adjacent furnace room (also very affordable). Michael's initial visit to discuss options was very helpful and he answered my questions during the process quickly. Allstate's crew of two very hard-working installers came on time each morning and did the entire job without any problems. (They had to climb 3 floors repeatedly but never complained.) Even moved and replace the furniture without any damage! They did a nice job of cleaning up after all work was done. The quality of the product and installation appear to be excellent! We would definitely recommend them.

I have a business in the area and used them to install the hardwood floors. After a few months I…read morenoticed they were coming up. I tried contacting the owner, for over 4 months he kept saying he would get back to me to have them repaired. It has now been over a year. I would never use this company very poor results and O customer service. David M

I previously posted a bad comment about this company; however, the contractor came out and took…read morecare of everything as promised. I am satisfied in the final product and recommend Anthony Henderson's company to others. The previous issue involved emergencies out of his control.

Beware of Asher Painting and Decorating owned and operated by Anthony Henderson. This contractor…read moreis guilty of not coming back after you pay him. In my particular case, I did the inspection, but unfortunately, the floors he installed started sliding and detaching from the baseboards later. The overall finished product of his work is questionable, this has been a lesson learned for me. He kept promising to come back and has given every possible excuse you can think of and now he is screening his calls and avoiding me. His rental property is located in Cheverly, MD, but he lives in the Upper Marlboro area. If you decide to use him, be careful because he is very friendly, but a gamer.

To any stores, wholesalers, retailers, verdors... DO NOT give Carlos any type of billing terms! He…read morehas owed my company for an order he placed on Net 30 day terms on 7/3/24 and has not paid, does NOT return calls, texts, emails. Horrible business man he is!

Tino Arias and his crew painted an entire townhouse for me. They also installed crown molding in 4…read morebedrooms and prepped my closets so I could install closet organizers. Their work was excellent, they were tidy, covered the floors and cabinets, and they did a great job of cleaning up at the end of the job. Would definitely use them again.

Felix and his team are AMAZING. We have an old historic home and wanted to keep the original…read morefloors as part of our kitchen full renovation - F&C did an AMAZING job resurfacing our old hardwood, adding a new tone that is more in line with the new kitchen, and did the work in 1 day (we had to keep off the floor the following day as well to let the sealant soak in and dry). The floors look BRAND NEW. AMAZING and Professional! Highly recommend.

I recently renovated my condo and contracted with F & C flooring to replace carpet and to lay LVT…read more(luxury vinyl) over existing pergo and kitchen/bath tiles. It looks amazing. I cannot squeeze a finger nail between the boards and they completed both in ONE day. Felix and his team were exceptional and reasonably priced for the quality they delivered. I would recommend them to anyone.

Working with LVM was the easiest part of our kitchen remodel. Would use them again without a…read morethought. We initially purchase countertops through a box store, had terrible service, and eventually severed the contract. LVM was cheaper and the work was great. So pleased we ditched the box store for a local company. Our countertops are Quartz.

RUDE..... Unprofessional, pathetic, ignorant and.............. RUDE…read more So I was purchasing my quartz countertops from here............ About to close the deal when.... The receptionist cost them a customer. I was using VOICE DICTATION when I sent her a text and in doing so, there was a typographical error. The GENIUS that she is responded to ME instead of her coworker/ supervisor talking about HOW DUMB I AM.... b/c of a misspelled word..... I was amazed at her pettiness and lack of intelligence to consider perhaps I was using voice recognition. I then sent her the link to my uber-remarkable and super-impressive vitae, which is on my company's website, with the intention of chopping down her arrogance a bit. Hopefully she sees how absolutely stupid SHE was, not only for making an misinformed comment, but also for sending ME the text intended for her colleague. Yes, I ended up waiting even longer b/c I had to find a new company to get my QUARTZ from, but I rather do that than support the likes of LVM and their petty, unprofessional staff. If this receptionist has a similar background as me wherein she attended one of the top 40 high schools in the nation, received her MPA from the program ranked 12th in the nation, completed a Bachelors with honors in 2 years, and has been self-employed w/ businesses in 2 states, then perhaps we can chat............ Maybe. Until then, continue to answer phones all day Lil Ms. Receptionist..... Who's the idiot now? #DropsMic&SashaysAway

We were on a strict budget to get our 3 bd/2 bath condominium painted in Columbia,MD. After…read moregathering several quotes ranging from outrageous to questionable, Rob Loukota was one among the few who was close to our budget. What sealed the deal was his understanding nature and his willingness to work within the confines of budget and yet go beyond what we had asked for. In the end we ended up getting the whole condo painted from ceiling to walls to closets. Rob had to work hard as the walls previously had wallpaper on them. After a full day spend on spackling, he and his partner did a fantastic job to make our 20 year old house look beautiful again. I'd highly recommend Rob Loukota for anyone looking to get their house/business painted at a reasonable cost.

Mark Torralba is a powerhouse of an employee. He recently helped me with removing my pellet stove…read moreand this week he helped me stack my washer and dryer (which was NO easy task) and repair the vinyl siding on my house. He takes the time to do the job correctly the 1st time and ensures that you receive quality work. He is always polite, professional and courteous. I learned a lot from Mark and truly appreciate doing business with someone that has good work ethics. I've attached my before and after photos of the projects he has worked on. Ask for Mark, you won't be disappointed! Thanks again Mark!

We have used Mark and his crew on two separate projects involving chimney repair. They are…read moreprofessional, responsive and detail oriented. The first project invoked reclining a furnace chimney and repointing/repairing some brick work. The second was the same with the addition of replacing failed brick lintels, repairing bricks and replacing the vents at ends of an attic space. Each job was done very well.