I recently completed a full renovation of my row house with Fairmont Developers, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. "Quality, schedule, and price: pick two," is the classic saying. Instead our project was completed ahead of schedule, just under budget, and the quality of the work was excellent. And that includes an expanded project scope that came up when we discovered large issues with a neighboring property. Fairmont was incredibly flexible and easy to work with. They were always willing to listen to our ideas and make changes as needed. They were also very responsive to my questions and concerns. Fairmont's foreman or a partner subcontractor was on-site on average more than five days a week for the entire many-month project. This allowed them to keep a close eye on the work and make sure that everything was done to the highest standards, and if not the first time, they made sure it was redone. Unlike several neighboring projects, we had no stop work orders, no neighbor complaints (complements actually), and all our inspections were successful. I would highly recommend Fairmont to anyone looking for a home builder or doing a major urban renovation. They are professional, reliable, and they do great work.

It is just about a year since Fairmont completed my whole house renovation. This home, with the…read moreexception of new appliance now and then, was in original 1911 condition when I called Fairmont. This could make a project easier - assume everything has to go. However, I am an old house lover (now a three-time renovator) and keeping or reinventing old house detail was important. Carlos manages construction, the tradesmen, the sub-contractors, and the overall quality of the workmanship on the job. He is an experienced builder, taking pride in bringing ideas to life but careful to offer full disclosure on the pros, cons and risks of each option. Jose manages the business side of the project - budgeting and billing, tracking and documenting changes, purchase of materials, recommending vendors for kitchen design, tiles, stone, flooring etc. Most important was his management of communications between Fairmont and me, the homeowner. Jose took time to ask questions and listen carefully to answers. I know and appreciate how rare it is to have good communication. I also have lived the consequences of mediocre communication. Mistakes are costly. Jose follows a protocol of asking, clarifying, and following up with an email restating our discussion and inviting me to comment, add, or correct. The answers don't matter as much as the asking and listening. This worked so well there were no horror stories. To summarize: Strong management of the permitting process, of sub-contractors, deliveries, security of the property and use of appropriate safety measures. I think its important to say also that the project was managed ethically, honestly and respectfully. Everyone on the job was pleasant and upbeat. Weekly walk-thru meetings insuring the work was proceeding according to agreement. Efficient cascade of information, decisions and/or changes, from homeowner and Fairmont to the tradesmen and subcontractors. A solid team of workers - excellent workmanship, site management and daily clean-up. Also, no profanity or loudness, no littering, no complaints from neighbors, and very happily, no accidents. Lastly, Fairmont checks in with you periodically during the year following move-in. Together we created a list of little adjustments and changes that you can't anticipate until you move in. All done! The house is lovely - beautiful carpentry, millwork and all the details that make it livable for me. I feel very fortunate to have done this work with Fairmont and I would recommend them without reservation!

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.)

Outstanding service and great quality work. We used this company on two projects, one for redoing a…read moredeck and the second project was a full rehab. We were very happy with the work and the fact that Rachid who is the project manager, was able to deliver based on the timelines and the budget that we agreed upon. I plan on using the company for future work. Thank you Rachid and Capitol Surfaces for your great work and professionalism.

We hired Capitol Surfaces to redo the aging and dilapidated deck in our parent's backyard. Rachid…read moreshowed up several times to discuss our plan and provided various material and design options. He was extremely friendly, courteous, and responsive each time we reached out to him and his prices were reasonable compared to other contractors we met with. They were able to schedule the work within days and complete the job in record time. Rachid's expert carpenters paid close attention to small details just as much as the larger scale elements and it shows. The outcome was a magazine cover outdoor area that looks amazing and more beautiful than we could have imagined. We strongly recommend Capitol Surfaces and can't wait to have Rachid's company return to do work at our own homes in the future.

I had the pleasure to work with Inner Innovations for my basement remodel. After shopping around…read morefor multiple other contractors, I rated them the best: good value for the price, over 15 years' experience, and great references. They successfully installed a wet bar in record time with excellent craftsmanship. Javier and his crew are true professionals, hard workers, and experts in their fields of electricity, plumbing, and carpentry. They took the time to review many critical steps in the remodel to validate that they were accomplishing every step as close as possible to my requirements. They initially proposed to me an 8 day tear out and installation timeline and finished the job in only 6. I am pleased with their work and look forward in doing more business with them in the near future... Thank you for creating such a beautiful and functional wet bar!!!

We used this company last week for a few projects around the house (power washing, painting, fixing…read morerotten wood, and a few more). We were very happy with the service, quality of work and the whole experience! Will definitely use them again! Highly recommend it!

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.

We have repeatedly contracted Oikos for all variety of projects from minor furniture repairs, to…read moreelectrical, to crafting a new fireplace mantel. There is a slight premium on the cost, but it's well worth the peace of mind that comes with quality work and professionalism. If they don't think a project item can be done to the quality they promise they don't bid on it. As a bonus, the painter they subcontract bigger paint projects to is better than dedicated painting companies we've hired in the past.

They came to grout and caulk in three of our bathrooms. The grout had cracked and fallen out in…read morebetween tiles and there were small holes as well that needed filling in. Dimitrios filled in all the holes and was very accommodating with making sure to go back and address a few that were initially missed. He redid all the dirty caulk as well. Efficient, respectful and super nice. I will definitely use them again for things in my home as they are very reasonably priced and great to work with.

Wayne and his team provide outstanding service. They are responsive and communicative about their…read moreservices. I am the president of my condo association and we have engaged them to repair various items throughout the building, including drywall, painting, door repair, ceiling repair and more. They provide quality services at a very reasonable price point. I'm very happy my condo building found A Cut Above!

Wyane Agnew work each day motivated to do a great job because he are happy to be there. ... that…read morelets each person knowhow they fit into the larger plan, every time I call he's on target he fixed my sink, closet, even help the stove lights, and plus help my husband which is bedridden to help fix his ramp so he can get back and forth, what I blessings, Thank you Wyane Agnew. I tell you he's show know his job very well. Keep the great work Wyane Agnew.

Remberto Buendia and his team did a excellent job in remodeling, repairing, and repainting our…read moremaster bathroom in a house. We purchased Kohler rain shower plus hand-held and tub mechanism with all necessary valves from Fergussons. We kept our reclining Kohler tub with side st.steele handles. We needed to tear out and replace all prior tiles due to leak, and wet uninsulated walls around tub. Mr. Buendia and his team planned out the job, gave us a reasonable estimate, told us from when to when the job was going to be done, emailed us job proposal, we agreed and signed contract, and the the job started. They covered floors and stairs to prevent any damage, while we made sure they had access to an empty bathroom. In the middle of job we discovered that we needed to reinstall 'all walls, which we did not know when we started. Mr. Buendia and I went to the Tile store on Eisenhower Ave., and we chose together a tile that would fit and look great, and align with remaining ceramic floor. The team worked in coordinated way, and the end result is truly terrific! We are very satisfied and very much recommend Mr. Buendia's team to others. Prior to this job we had also hired Mr. Buendia for other jobs, redoing siding and trim on a townhouse, replacing basement foor with tile, replacing ceiling tiles with a true ceiling, painting, installing storm doors. Each time, we always received work proposal, reasonable cost estimate, and the work has always been excellent. RB Contractors, or Mr. Buendia and his team have always delivered an excellent, professional job. We absolutely recommend them!

We have used Remberto on two different jobs over the last several years and we have been more than…read morepleased each time. He is a perfectionist. And his team is always so careful when working in our home. We will definitely use them for future needs.