I posted a review last year 04/27/25 with five stars and returned May 1st 2026. It was just before…read moreclosing and I got lost again. I did not see the technical staff from last year nor the office staff. I am please to say my comment from last year is still true today. The staff was all welcoming and made me feel at ease and relaxed. The tagging was quick and inexpensive. I will be back again next year. C. Weeden Washington, D.C.

Got tuned into the need to check my fire extinguishers after lately seeing so many deaths and…read moredestruction by house fires in the news. Without an education about inspection or servicing my extinguishers, I just assumed the units would work when needed and I would know instinctively how to use them. So, 'attending to my home's extinguishers' never made it to my to-do list. After getting a brief education on youTube, I learned how critical fire extinguishers are to home safety. Since Fire Departments are so enthusiastic about smoke, carbon dioxide, and radon detectors, I was disappointed to learn that not only do they not execute recharging and inspections but the service rep had no referrals. Recommendations to homeowners regarding fire extinguisher protocols, inspection, and usage should rate the same attention as their smoke detector promotions. Workshops on when and how to use fire extinguishers should be standard in our schools, hospitals, airports, businesses, home owner insurer inspections, etc as well as part of our Fire Departments' community education programming, locally and nationwide. Think about the potential exposures to fire during and after impacts on structures by extreme weather events. Moreover, so many vehicles have recalls with warnings of spontaneous combustion while driving and/or when garaged. Even airplanes, electric vehicles, and electronic devices have increased instances of battery fires and explosions. Domestic airlines just established a mandate that all battery packs and battery-driven devices be displayed and NOT packed in cargo OR in overhead cabin luggage due to recent fires. Nonetheless, my online search turned up F&M FIRE PROTECTION with a five star rating for inspection and recharging fire extinguishers, among other services. This company should be on the Fire Department's resource list for local fire extinguisher services. Though I figured my units were too old to recharge, rather than default to an online purchase, my choice to visit in person was the right move. This location is a great value if you are in the market for fire extinguishers, inspection, and/or recharging. After shopping by browser, I found per unit rates to be same as online with the added value of receiving a full understanding of related data points you may not have considered. Though the building is tucked away in an industrial park, GPS can get you there without a hitch. Worth the side trip to be struck by the high-spirited, personable attention you get, delivered by a light-hearted team with a gallery of antiques on display.

UPDATE: 1/21/21 -- Earlier this week FedEx left an oblong carton on my stoop. Gloriosity! It was…read morethe Kidde replacement extinguisher from the recall! If Mr. Sutton at Scotty's hadn't informed me of the co.'s recall, I'd have been out $40 out-of-pocket to replace it. And it was a better unit, too. I received the Pro5 TCM-8 rated 3-A:40-B:C with a metal head for future recharges. Mr. Sutton, tell your boss you rate a bonus, raise and promotion! For you yelpers looking to replace, check if your extinguisher qualifies first: https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/support/product-alerts/recall-kidde-fire-extinguisher/. Hats off to vendor Kidde for continuing its recall (don't know if it's statutory, though).

I have been a customer for years and recommend them wholeheartedly They even have parking which is…read morevery nice as they are in Olde Towne Alexandria.

Our fire sprinkler was leaking. We called MFP on Monday morning and later that morning MFP arrived…read moreto repair the leaking pipe. Many thanks to Shawn for explaining problem and corrective action needed to fix the problem. Outstanding customer service and same day service warrants a 5-Star rating!

It may be a bit premature for this review but I will go back and edit once the job is completed if…read moreanything changes. We purchased a 14 year old 10,000 square foot home back in September. We personally know of three families that lost homes to fire and I personally lost my childhood home in Florida to a fire. With two little ones under the ages of 2.5 we knew we wanted to have a fire sprinkler system installed. We hired Metropolitan to retrofit the house. Of course this process is tedious and not fun for anyone but Victor and his team made the process much more palatable and stress free. They were very responsive (victor always answered texts any day or time of the week), courteous of our home, and extremely efficient. We got plans and permitting within 2 weeks of signing the contract (would've been sooner but we had some issues with architecture and I wanted to meet with a county inspector first). It took his team exactly two weeks to finish the first stage of the retrofit. We literally have over 100 holes in our drywall and his team only hit one wire which they were profusely sorry about (but we had expected more snafus and thankfully that was the only one). Inspection was passed Friday. Now we have to repair all the drywall, paint, and his team will return to put the concealed heads on all and for final inspection. We aren't quite at the finish line yet but am hopeful they will finish this process as well as they began. Update as of April 2017 - we had a few issues at time of inspection because the tech in charge was on vacation (mind you inspection was in between Christmas and New Years) so this was frustrating and we dialed the first inspection but passed the second. Inspector was frustrated they were having me manage and a tech wasn't there for first one. Knocking one star off for this part of the experience...need to follow a project through from start to finish. Also had one minor issue in the basement where a head was leaking but they were very prompt in fixing it. Overall I would definitely recommend this company!

I had a broken pipe line and a clogged tank with no water pressure. Sprinkler Solution came to the…read morerescue within 30 minutes from me contacting them. I was really impressed with the technician, he was professional, and well versed with troubleshooting the problem and figuring out an efficient solution. Mr. Martinez has a great company with exceptional customer solutions and service. I highly recommend Sprinkler Solutions and would go on the say that they are best Fire Sprinkler Protection in the DMV area. Brian K

They were very fast, very reasonable & did an excellent job! (sprinkler head pipe burst)read more

Five consecutive no shows!!!! I am an officer of my HOA in Del Ray, Virginia. We have been a…read morecustomer of Guardian for years. This morning was the FIFTH time in as many weeks they failed to show up for our scheduled sprinkler inspection. Didn't call to tell us they were not coming. Didn't apologize for wasting everyone's time while we waited for the technician. We will never work with them again. Unbelievably unprofessional.

We hired Guardian to perform a sprinkler inspection on our property in NE DC - a 26 unit, two…read morebuilding condominium. As a result of the findings of that inspection, we had them back again to perform some maintenance on the system. They were easy to deal with, honest, and performed high quality work. Getting sprinklers serviced is never something that is fun or exciting (unfortunately, it turned out that we needed to replace a number of sprinkler heads due to a recall), but the Guardian employees who came out on site helped me understand our sprinkler system, why certain services were needed, and what we need to consider for maintenance in the future.

Steve came out to install a residential retrofit sprinkler system in our house. They won the…read morecontract because they responded quickly and had the best price. He and the rest of the Kennedy crew made the process easy, they worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. A crew member accidentally hit an electric wire and they made right w/o a hassle, an electrician came the next day. I would hire Kennedy again.

Victor did an awesome job repairing the sprinkler system for a condo I'm selling....wouldn't…read morehesitate to use him again!

We had a sprinkler head malfunction at 3:00 AM on a Saturday morning. After calling multiple…read morecompanies Victor with Prime Fire Protection was the only company to answer the phone. He literally came to us in the early hours and replaced the head and saved us an awful lot of misery. Thanks, Victor for being prompt and courteous. We'll be telling all our friends about you!

Family owned and operated for over three decades. They are always super nice and efficient. The…read moreowners are great and they always do an amazing job.

From the owner: Maryland Fire Equipment Corporation was founded 60 years ago with a unique idea, to become a…read morecomplete fire safety company, a single source for all firefighting and life safety needs. Where “Service is the Burning Issue,” we offer only the finest in fire, rescue and safety products. You are welcome to explore our website to find the latest in fire safety. Please let us know how we can be of service to you.

We had an amazing experience with this local, truly family-owned security company- N&D Security. So…read morewhen you call the company, owners Son-Mom duo (Perry & Sally) are going to pick up the phone. From the very first call, they were friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable choosing them. There was no upselling, in-fact Perry convinced me to drop some unnecessary equipment (which would have otherwise added to the invoice price). The installation went smoothly, and the team (David, Nathan and John) took their time to explain everything clearly and answer all of our questions. What really sets them apart is the support after the installation. Anytime we've had a question or needed help, they've been quick to respond and genuinely happy to assist. The owner, Perry, dropped by a couple of days after installation to help us out on an issue. It's rare to find a company that truly cares about their customers the way they do. It feels great supporting a local family business, and we feel much safer in our home because of them. We did thorough due diligence for a couple of months and are happy to work with N&D Security. Please don't consume your time in unnecessary google searches, look no further and select N&D Security for all your security needs. We highly recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable, honest, and top-quality security service. Thank you N&D Security family from Chaudri family.

The N & D Security team (Sally, Perry, Darren, John, and David) is incredible. From my first phone…read morecall with Sally and Perry to the installation with Darren, John, and David, the experience could not have been more seamless. Initial Communication: Before settling on N & D for my home security system, I did tons of research, including research into all the big home security companies. Unlike other companies, N & D Security does not lock you into a long-term contract, nor did they try to upsell me on products and services that were beyond the scope of my needs. Rather, Perry readily identified what would likely make sense for my home, asked incisive and poignant questions about my home security needs, and carefully listened to and thoughtfully answered all my questions. He then diligently followed up with a recommended package for my home. Perry's attention to detail, follow-up communications, and responsiveness was impeccable. And I was all the more impressed given the fact that N & D is a small team that essentially operates as a family-owned business. Installation: The installation could not have been more seamless. John, Darren, and David arrived promptly. They installed the security system and had me up and running in little to no time. I was thoroughly impressed by the service--the N & D team went above and beyond anything I could have expected. For example, in addition to setting up my home security system, Darren helped set up our doorbell camera and even attempted to help install smart locks throughout my home. Upon the immediate completion of the installation, John carefully explained how the system operates, patiently answered all my questions, and even gave me his personal number in the event I had any additional questions. After Installation: After completing the installation, Perry checked in again to ensure that all our needs were handled and that our system was up and running. In addition, the N & D team was incredibly diligent in completing additional follow up work I had requested. In sum, if you are looking for a top-notch home security system, N & D is a no brainer. They are a pleasure to work with and I can genuinely say that choosing them for our home security needs was one of the easiest decisions I've made.