We interviewed 6 different contractors to renovate our basement for aging in place, designated as…read morean ALU( Accessory Living Unit) in Fairfax county. We chose the Northwood construction, Inc. Their fee was reasonable, not the lowest nor the highest. We did not have to pay up to 10K for the designer fees as in other contractors' proposal. Tran, the Northwood designer, worked fast and diligently with all the drawings,dimensions,selections of cabinets,counter top,tiles,etc. We texted Tran very late in the evening or weekend with our concerns, questions. She always replied right away. To her, client's satisfaction is very important. Thumb up for her work. Charlie, the Northwood main staff for my basement project, is a conscientious, knowledgeable and hard worker. He meticulously put in all the needed wood blockings during the framing of the bathroom walls so he could install all the grab bars and the wall hung shower seat. So, as we get older and we must use the grab bars, we will feel safe because they were installed correctly to the blockings behind the walls. Our ALU passed all Fairfax county inspections. We truly appreciate Charlie's workmanship. Our basement project started and finished on time as planned. We are very please with the results.

Outstanding service and quality workmanship! From the moment I called Northwood Construction every…read moreperson we dealt with was incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and focused on our kitchen remodel. Bob Benedict, the owner of Northwood, has an extensive background in construction and is thoughtful in his approach. Whitney Simons is an incredible designer and problem solver when it comes to designing around tricky spaces. She is super organized, has a great design eye, and very responsive to any questions/concerns during your project. Dan Clark was our dedicated project manager and contact throughout construction. You would be hard pressed to find a more conscientious, detail-oriented, thoughtful, and experienced project manager/carpenter. Our project was a kitchen remodel and reconstruction of our back kitchen stairs leading to our basement. The remodel involved removing a wall between our old kitchen and dining, replacing the entire kitchen floor and weaving it into existing hardwood, replacement of 90+ year old stairs and reconfiguring our stair landing, installation of a full-house generator, and full replacement of the kitchen cabinets and appliances. Bob and Whitney spent a lot of time at the beginning of process talking and listening to me and my husband about our needs and wants for the new space as well as our expectations for the experience. They were genuinely interested in learning what our priorities were to ensure that their design and budget met our needs. Once we had a working plan for the kitchen and stair designs, Whitney and I met regularly to make product selections and finishes. Following the selections, Bob and Whitney provided us with a final budget and plan. Northwood's over all approach and process make it stand out from other design build firms. Firstly, they do not start work until all of your materials are delivered and in their warehouse. As a result, there are no surprise work stoppages because an item is back ordered or was late in being ordered. Secondly, they have a dedicated project manager for your project during the entire build. From soup to nuts, the same PM will be at your house every day and communicating with you regarding the daily work and upcoming schedule. If a sub-contractor is on-site, your PM will be there facilitating the entire appointment. Thirdly, the quality and professionalism of their sub-contractors is bar none. The electrician is incredible--he is so knowledgeable and really works with the homeowner to troubleshoot potential issues and make sure the final electrical plan really fits the homeowners' needs. The tile installer is an artist. His attention to detail and meticulous cuts really made our backsplash shine. We installed wallpaper on our ceiling and the installers were so gifted. Our house is nearly 90 years old, and the ceilings are not close to being square, but the installers did an amazing job. Finally, the Northwood team are so friendly and genuine you will be sad when the job is finished. It is clear they take a ton of pride in their work and strive to make the remodeling process as smooth as possible. For instance, they provide an induction plate and pots/pans to use during your remodel. We are over the moon in love with the final work product and kitchen. While we are glad to have a new kitchen, we do miss seeing and talking to the Northwood team. Without any hesitation, I highly recommend for any remodeling project you may have.

We have used Gerry Ellsbury and plumb square builders for many projects! I first came to learn of…read moreplumb square builders through my parents in Md. They researched forever- looking for a solid company who could do a major basement dig out and under-pinning! My parents were extremely particular and search out Plumb Square because of their engineering knowledge in this area. After a successfully completed project - we then also used Plumb Square for a kitchen renovation which included tearing down a wall -moving all the appliances around and creating a breakfast bar! It's been a year and it's simply gorgeous! I was given several brilliant ideas regarding small touches by Kevin - the foreman- who really works carefully and cares a lot! I believe he is physically incapable of not doing it perfectly - he is a perfectionist is all I can say! Our house is 100 yrs old and the floor slants and Kevin would not stop til the cabinets lined up perfectly- not easy in our old house. We finished right on schedule as well! And I think under budget! Final result: we are always getting compliments and I personally feel like my kitchen is straight out of a four seasons hotel or something! Plumb square also just installed our new roof... Another job well done! You can't go wrong with PSB, Thank you!

Plumb Square Builders did a terrific job constructing an addition to our 130-year old house, and…read morewas consistently easy and pleasant to deal with. The work was high quality and it was done with great attention to detail as well as remarkable speed; all of our neighbors were stunned at how quickly it was finished. And everyone raves about the new room. Gerry was always easily reachable and worked very hard to make sure that everything we wanted could be done within a budget that was reasonable for us. He was honest from the get-go about potential costs and what our reasonable options were given the budget we had planned. He and the excellent architect that he worked with presented us with a variety of options and talked us through all of the relevant considerations. They had tremendous patience. When unexpected structural problems surfaced with our old house, they found sound ways to address those problems without letting costs skyrocket. Gerry was extremely organized and kept things moving along briskly, but always while listening to what we wanted. He accommodated our schedule, coming early in the mornings and later in the evenings to make it convenient for us. He always took our views and desires seriously, and was never dismissive. To boot, he and the others suggested many helpful things that we would never have thought about - for example, when they installed an HVAC system for the new room, Gerry or Kevin suggested adding an additional unit in our kitchen that would connect to that system. They also added additional insulation underneath our kitchen floor while they had access to this area. As a result, we had a warm downstairs all winter for the first time in the 14 years that we have lived here, and paid lower heating bills than we ever had in the past. Kevin, who supervised the work on a daily basis, was extremely conscientious about minimizing any disturbance to us. He arranged things so that work crews would not be in our way during hours we were home, and he bent over backward to make sure that our convenience was prioritized, even when it didn't matter to us. Kevin also noticed additional details that could be easily fixed if we wished, even though they were not part of our plan - for example, he noticed unmatched window moldings in our kitchen that could be easily replaced in part with moldings from windows that we were removing and in part with matching moldings he could easily secure. The landscaping that Gerry's brother did in the backyard made our yard look better than it ever has before. Every job that was done--construction, design, flooring, painting, roofing, installation of the heating and cooling system, adding insulation, landscaping, drainage, etc.--was extremely high quality. I would definitely use Plumb Square again, and they have my highest recommendation.

Sam at AZA was great at managing our new bathroom installation project front start…read moreto completion. They made our vision become a reality and added real value to our new home!

The contractor missed our appointment due to a scheduling system outage but they went out of their…read moreway to make the appointment up, come over to discuss the job and gather information for a quote. Looking forward to potentially working with them.

If you're searching for the best home remodeling company in the area, I highly recommend Rendon…read moreRemodeling & Design. They recently completed a renovation of my home, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The project came in on budget and was finished ahead of schedule. They truly made my dreams a reality--honestly, they improved my dreams and showed me the potential my house really had. Communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. The team kept me informed every step of the way, answering questions thoroughly and providing clear updates. I never felt left in the dark. Living through a home renovation can feel invasive, but Rendon Remodeling made it easier because their employees are incredible human beings. They were professional, courteous, and genuinely brightened my day whenever I saw them. Choosing a company that hires wonderful people makes all the difference. It isn't something I would have thought about until I was in my robe, starting my day with them most mornings. Rendon Remodeling is a family-owned business, and it shows through their dedication. They handled our pop top home addition with a bathroom remodel, and the results were beyond what we imagined. If you want a remodeling company that combines quality craftsmanship, reliability, and integrity, Rendon Remodeling & Design is the best choice. I couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend them for any home renovation or remodeling project.

Rendon Remodeling just completed a bathroom for our home. The first thing I must say, and what made…read morethis project quite a great experience was the communication provided upfront, during, and after the project. We never had to guess what was scheduled for the day, or where the project stood. Mike and Joey were constantly keeping us informed and actively managing our project. We felt that we were in good hands. The workmanship was outstanding and we were highly satisfied with the products / hardware we selected with their in-house interior designer. I would highly recommend this local family owned business to anyone looking for a home improvement contractor. We plan to use them on future projects.

I'm a bit puzzled by the owner's response as they should be able to see from their own email system…read morethat they had not replied to my last email. Since that email contained critical conditions for repair (see review above), the lack of a reply made it unclear that repairs would be made at all. However, since my review, they reached out directly, gave an explanation for the delay and told me that I had been in the queue for repairs. Unfortunately, since it had already been months since the project finished and I had not received a reply to my last email, I had already begun to handle the warranty issues myself. I appreciated their subsequent offer to reimburse me for my time and effort on warranty repairs and their statement of intention to address the additional claims (which they said that they had not addressed until now as they had hoped to handle them at the same time as the warranty issues). The star rating in this case is for their improved customer service, but the original review for the work on the project remains unchanged. [I also want to address the implication in the owner's response, which is that posting a negative review is only used for dispute resolution. I was not using it for that purpose, as should be evident from the fact that I had moved ahead with repairs, nor do I think that that's a good reason for a review. Sharing experiences is how people learn, and detailed reviews can be useful for homeowners in preparing for home repairs, whether or not they use the reviewed provider. The more information provided, the easier it is to assess a review's value and apply it to one's own situations if useful. ]

We chose All Renovations to do a whole house paint job and wow! The whole crew was terrific. From…read moretaking extra care moving much of our (way too much) stuff, keeping everything clean and neat and leaving it cleaner than they found it to the incredible paint job in a speedier time than I could have imagined and all at a reasonable price! The place looks amazing! Definitely the best choice we could have made and we're very happy and definitely recommend!

Very happy with Lisandro and his team! Lisandro was very responsive and quick to schedule. He and…read morehis team showed up on the agreed time, responded very quickly, and did an incredible job on my project. We changed the stair banisters to dry wall. His team put it up flawlessly, painted great, and took feedback quickly on a note to push in the floor boards to make the wall seamless. His team also added balusters to the upstairs banister to make it more safe. Everything looked great. I'll include some before and after pics. His team also fixed my shower head that was broken off! They can do everything! Price was way better than other quotes too.

I asked Lisandro for an urgent interior painting project. He provided great service with clear…read morecommunication, a flexible schedule, and fair pricing. He also maintained a clean apartment upon completion.

William did a great job installing a Murphy Bed in my daughters' room. Very thorough. And the price…read morewas competitive and affordable compared to other vendors that I got quotes for.

Deck Sealing - The deck is a Hybrid style deck. Trex decking with PT rails w/aluminum balusters…read more(needless to say a lot of cover up and masking off). Mariano helped us choosing materials and color and crew did an outstanding job. Price quote was fair. We'll definitely use 4 Way Construction again! Thanks Mariano!

This contractor was highly recommended by someone I met in the Tile Shop. They did an outstanding…read morejob on two bathroom remodels at a very reasonable price that was well below three other quotes I had received. They perform professional high quality work and I also highly recommend them for your general construction projects.