James B Remodeling did an excellent job on 2 different jobs on my rental property. They did a…read morethorough job replacing a dishwasher and getting rid of a clog in a shower drain. They came strongly recommended, from several local friends in Silver Spring who told me the type of work they do. It was so clear that they gave me honest advice & pricing. It's comforting to know I have local professionals I can really trust.

Very happy with James B Remodeling. Amir and his crew were great throughout the process. During…read morethe initial visit, he walked me through the work and was great to distinguish between the "must haves" and "nice to haves". The work was completed ahead of schedule with no surprises at all and everything looks great. Will definitely look to this group in the future for any home repairs.

Avoid! John Strajevschi and his team came in and performed a large remodel of my home. To their…read morecredit they were speedy, did an acceptable job, and adapted to minor changes. But their painting oversprayed onto a lot of our personal belongings and there were quality issues. The painted cabinets were very poorly done and an incorrectly installed toilet led to a leak and significant water damage to multiple levels of our home. I reached out to John to resolve this on our own but he has been unresponsive. Pay the extra money and hire REAL contractors!

Five star work. High quality at a reasonable price. This team completed our unfinished basement and…read moreadded a full bath. Job was completed on time and communication was great throughout the process. John was great to work with and used professional staff to complete the project. Everything was cleaned up and perfect. Highly recommend!!

Ceasar and his team arrived on time every day and got right to work. They were very detailed in…read moretheir painting of the baseboards, doors and walls. They covered the entire house and made sure to clean up afterward. They were very polite and were totally self sufficient. When the job was finished, I placed blue tape for any touch ups and they took care of the corrections promptly. While on a ladder, one of the workers accidentally broke one of the lights on my chandelier. They found the correct part, promptly ordered and installed the new light within 4 days or so. I was very satisfied and would recommend them to my friends and family. I also asked for an estimate for re-staining my deck and the price was reasonable. If you want quality, I would go with Portelo Contractors.

New bathroom renovations and we love it. We have a very nice modern looking bathroom thanks to…read morePortelo Contractors for all their hard work

Sibrialf did a remodeling job in our master bathroom -- turning our old tub/shower into a modern,…read moreattractive walk-in shower -- and the results are terrific. The work is very high quality, they communicated well throughout the process and were extremely professional. I would definitely recommend them for home remodeling/renovation work.

I was very happy with how the Build Pro Tech team came over to provide me an estimate for work to…read morebe done. Dmitry followed up by providing a written estimate outlining the cost and description of the work. The team did a great job. My deck is refurbished and once again safe for me to use.

Amazing contractor, easy to get a hold of, and excellent service! I would highly recommend them for…read moreanyone who wants a contractor who knows what they are doing!

Special thanks to James Dykott for extraordinary management of recently completed project included…read moreroof work, extensive chimney and fireplace renovation, replacement of 50 year large skylight and custom shade in my Old Town Alexandria 1840 historic house. James has the experience, expertise, vision and patience to bring together the Hopkins & Porter outstanding service for results exceeding expectations in every way. As always I look forward to working with James and Hopkins & Porter team on many future projects.

We had a leak in our front door and noticed Hopkins & Porter was a local DMV handyman business with…read moregood online reviews. They turned out to be a huge ripoff. Over the phone with them, we mentioned the leak, shared our ideas on some quick fixes such as sealing the bottom area around the door to see if that resolves the issue, and provided some photos that clearly showed the potential gaps to be sealed. We were communicated that Hopkins & Porter has a policy where they charge an upfront $150 fee that includes an inspection and where the balance is applied to subsequent time and materials work. We were led to believe that a technician would come, inspect the front door leak and some other home interior issues we had, and initiate some fixes. However, when the technician arrived, he only inspected the front door leak for 8 minutes, dismissed taking a look at our other issues, dismissed doing any quick fixes we had mentioned over the phone, but rather asked for the $150 check, and left. He did offer his thoughts on needing to replace the allegedly custom design door weatherstrip ($$$) and sealing a side of the door as well. That's fine but we didn't understand why he wasn't equipped to seal the door area as we discussed over the phone to see whether that would resolve our leak. After some email exchanges following the 8-minute inspection where we indicated this wasn't the job we signed on for, and Hopkins & Porter claiming they would only do things "the right way" (funny how that never came up in the initial phone call), trying to guilt-trip us for expecting an affordable solution, but at least offering to void our $150 check. We wouldn't have even engaged with this company if we knew they would just ignore everything we requested, take our upfront fee, and come up with a large estimate. After 2 days waiting for an estimate of the costs, we were fed up and asked that they go ahead with voiding our check, ending this debacle. Several weeks later, I took a look at my bank statement and was shocked that rather than voiding the check, they deposited my $150 check a few days after our last correspondence. It's disturbing that Hopkins & Porter resorts to taking advantage of potential customers by: - Charging $150 for an 8-minute "inspection" on an issue that was clearly shown in our photos, without fixing anything as we were led to believe - Parroting back potential fixes that we already mentioned when we shared the issue, without actually fixing anything - Claiming to tear up our check but not doing so, instead waiting several days later to cash it in To be honest, I've never seen such dishonesty in a local DMV handyman business.

I used them to put on a door and gutter guards & dry wall. These guys are better than good. I…read morewould recommend them to anyone. Their prices are good too.

We used DDL last year for some renovations in our house and about a month ago we realized we had a…read moreleak. It was on the weekend and we had a guest, so we wanted to get the situation resolved quickly. We were fortunate though because even with the pictures we sent David, he still wanted to come out to see in person what was going on with the leak. The same day we called, he came out. They didn't charge us like it was an emergency like companies like roto-rooter would. They ended up replacing a copper sewer pipe (our house is from the 60s) running from the upstairs bathroom down to the kitchen pantry. It only took them two days for the repairs and others have stated the estimates and final cost were very reasonable. We hope to use DDL again in the future.

One morning not long ago, during breakfast, we heard a crash from upstairs. This time it wasn't the…read morecat getting into mischief--it was a large shelf in our closet giving way after thirty-one years of faithful service. To its credit, the old wire system had lasted decades. But what followed was not just a replacement--it was a complete transformation. We're now standing in a custom-built white oak closet designed and executed by JJ Palmer, and it's one of the finest examples of residential craftsmanship we've ever encountered. Every detail has been carried out with extraordinary care and quiet precision. The workmanship doesn't shout--but it absolutely sings. You see it in every cut and corner. Trim lines are crisp and flush, hand-scribed to imperfect walls so precisely that they seem to have grown there rather than been added. Shelf edges are finished so carefully that all end grain is hidden, and the face grain flows seamlessly across components. Even the angled shoe shelves--normally utilitarian--are grain-matched and gracefully proportioned, elevating function to quiet elegance. The layout itself reveals a deep understanding of proportion and geometry: verticals and horizontals are aligned across bays with rhythmic consistency; trim widths are uniform; spacing feels intentional and calming. Every inch of the system--from the sloped shoe racks to the deeper bay for long dresses and luggage--feels purposeful, balanced, and beautifully made. Nothing is extraneous. It's the kind of design that honors both material and use. JJ selected the materials with a discerning eye: knot-free white oak with straight, harmonious grain, installed in ways that bring out its natural beauty rather than compete with it. Even before stain was applied, the woodwork had presence and refinement. Once finished in a light weathered gray, the result was timeless, tactile, and visually integrated with the rest of the space--including our flooring and natural light conditions. What truly sets JJ apart, though, is not just his technical ability: it's his ethos. We've worked with him before, on projects ranging from a bathroom remodel to a full basement build-out, and each time, he brings the same consistency of quality, professionalism, and quiet pride in his work. He listens well, offers thoughtful solutions, and always delivers what he promises without shortcuts, excuses, or ego. In a world where true craftsmanship often feels like a relic, JJ Palmer is the real thing. We recommend Maryland Home Improvement Company without hesitation, and with deep appreciation

I highly recommend this company. John was incredibly responsive. He called within minutes of my…read morerequest and was able to come out same day for the repairs. He swapped out a leaky sink faucet with a new one, which he ran out and bought himself, saving me a trip to the store. He also replaced our old, degrading water lines. He also fixed our leaky toilet by changing out the flushing mechanism. He completed both projects same day, and was very reasonably priced. I would call him again.