The process of getting the bricks on the exterior of my home repointed with Brick Bro Joe was so…read moreefficient! I was quoted a very reasonable price and I was kept abreast of when my work would be completed. The work was completed earlier than expected...even after snowfall that week. The detail was so sharp that I decided not to repaint the bricks for uniformity. Not only was the work beautiful, it produced the impact I needed. My first floor is now warm for the first time! This is going to save me so much money and discomfort in the coming years!!! Thank you!!!

Joe and his team are everything you want in someone working in your home. Professional, kind, fair,…read moreand great craftsmanship. They cleaned up and re-pointed newly exposed brick in our house and were able to match the mortar exactly to other areas. Despite warning us about the amount of dust this would produce, they were able to mask off the area and clean up in a way that left very little for us to do afterwards. Everything was done in the timeline and budget promised, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out - see before and after photos. Joe solved a problem for me and made it easy. Thanks Joe!

DO NOT USE HIM FOR ANY RENOVATION JOBS!!!! BEWARE!!!!!!!…read more I know an elderly couple that paid him the $700 deposit to renovate a bathroom he had them write a check for $350 and pay $350 in cash. He hasn't returned to do the job and it's been months and he will not answer any of their phone calls or messages. so he took the money and they were SCAMMED. I would not recommend.

Had the extreme pleasure of working with Keith on a replacement composite deck for our home early…read morethis Spring and are very pleased with the results! Keith's work is very professional and he was very easy to work with. He consulted with me on details and offered perfect solutions for lighting issues. Not only was the workmanship stellar but his pricing was very competitive. I've had many complements already about the beautiful new deck and large pergola (all handmade by Keith and his team). I highly recommend Keith for your new deck!

Our kitchen renovation was a dream come true. My husband and I put off this project for many…read moreyears, partly due to finances, time and fear. The stars were finally aligned when we met Dan, owner of American Kitchen Concepts, Inc. He was highly recommended by a neighbor, and he lived up to the stellar recommendation. We met Dan in his office wherein we made design plans and chose from the varied, quality cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, and hardware on hand. Dan gave us wonderful ideas, that we never would have thought possible, had we designed the project on our own. Then came the hard part, the actual demolition and reconstruction. Dan's right hand man for this project was the highly skilled Cameron, a brillant carpenter and electrician. The scope of this project included removing two soffits and elongating one; electrical upgrading; removal of old and installation of new appliances, countertops, cabinetry, sink, faucet, disposal, and lighting; backsplash install; drywall install, repair and painting. Cameron was meticulous, professional, kept the worksite clean with daily sweepup and vacuuming. Cameron's attention to detail was highly appreciated. He treated our home as if it was his own. Dan and Cameron communicated effectively together and with us along this journey. In six weeks time, our kitchen was transformed from a 1980's look to one that is better than cool and modern. We love waking up everyday to our new kitchen and spending time in this room. If you are thinking about a kitchen remodel, don't hesitate to consider American Kitchen Concepts, Inc. Dan and his team were fantastic and we would trust them with any future, large scale project.

My family and I used American Kitchen Concepts and could not have been happier with their services!…read more We recommend Dan and his team without hesitation. Our project initially started as an involved kitchen remodel (demo down to the studs and moving two doors) in a c. 1900 house, however, it ultimately involved far more than the kitchen. Over the course of our remodel we developed a strong trust in the crew and their assessments- at multiple points there were things (not related to their work) that they could have covered up, been paid and moved on to their next paying job leaving us with a nasty surprise years down the line (eg failing joists/support beams). Instead, Dan and his crew slowed down their project to take the time to walk my wife and me through the potential implications of findings, the solutions (which may or may not have involved them) and then allowed us to properly address each issue before continuing the kitchen project. Even beyond the trust, which is so important in an involved project, American Kitchen Concepts craftsmanship and attention to details was exemplary leaving us with a beautiful, transformed first floor of our house! We cannot wait to show it off. Finally, in regard to one previous review, I clearly cannot speak to their experience but I can assure you that Dan and Cameron (the lead at our house and, independently, fantastic) clearly knew each other very well, trusted each other's professional judgement and worked as one seamless team.

Sean and Cameron (and Michael the electrician) were all professional, courteous, straightforward…read moreand honest. No corners cut except the physical ones that had to come down. Appreciated Sean taking on coordination between structural engineer and permit office. Patient with owner (my) changes to original scope and modifying proposal costs. Clean work, no dust left after each day of work. Great guys, honest service. Pics show widening of arch between dining room and kitchen. More good work was done by SMG than is shown.

Sean is awesome to work with. We had recently moved into a house in Pigtown, when we noticed that…read moreour microwave was hanging too close to stove to fit any large pots on it (poorly designed). Also we had an old fan that wasn't too effective in eliminating smells and smoke from the kitchen. We asked Sean to take a look at it, and he gave us a fair free estimate quickly. While he was working on installing our vent, he ran into a HUGE hole in our wall (probably the reason why the previous owners chose to use a microwave to cover it up). He patched it up in no time, without much trouble and didn't charge us a huge fee for it. He is honest and fair and meticulous about what he does. His expertise is apparent - he had to drill a hole through our roof to get our vent to exhaust out. I would definitely use him for services in the future. And it helps that he lives closeby!

CBJ was contacted to request for some deck/porch concrete work-replace sagging porch and reinforce…read morerailings along with building a new roof over the porch. Gutters were added to this roof; additional concrete work was needed in front/back walkways. Doug with his crew David , Noah and Juan were professional workers. they completed all aspects of the contract in a very timely manner-all told in a week's time. we are very satisfied with the work and will hire them again. Price quoted was accepted reasonable compared to what we were given by another contracto.

CBJ did a tremendous job on my brick patio. I needed major brick paver repair and leveling. From…read moreDoug who accessed the situation to David and his crew Gerlin and Juan, everything came out perfect.

Our basement went from dark and musty to our favorite room in the house. Ashley and her team turned…read moreit into a stunning game room where we can display LEGO sets, play games, and hang out with friends. She even made my custom TARDIS door idea come to life. Ashley is that rare contractor who listens, researches, and gets it right. She never fakes confidence or brushes off questions. If something needed clarification, she took the time to find the right answer and came back prepared. The project included a full teardown and rebuild; new floors, walls, ceilings with recessed lighting, a rebuilt bathroom, new doors, a hidden electrical panel access, and a framed portal with a small door for crawl space access. In the middle of it all, a tree fell on our garage. Ashley handled everything. She called an inspector, worked with our insurance, and had the roof fixed in under a week. Thanks to her, it was barely a blip in the process. Her crew was professional, efficient, and always friendly. Sara, her right-hand woman, deserves a shout-out for her upbeat attitude and Halloween enthusiasm. It was my first time working with a female general contractor, and it completely changed my expectations. Ashley's care, communication, and eye for detail are unmatched. I've already recommended her to friends who were just as happy. Photos attached

Excellent overall work by the WillowBay Constructon team on repairing-replacing our townhouse roof,…read moreand painting our shutters (unit on left side tan sidng red shutters and door). My wfe & I plan to do several more improvement projects with them in the coming season. WillowBay lead Ashley N communicated clearly and quickly wth us on both projects, including specifying costs and timing. We feel good about the cost-quality value of both projects. The contractors WillowBay used provided good quality workmanship. WllowBay's billing team handled the payment process smoothyl and securely.

We recently remodeled our bathroom with VKB Kitchen and Bath and are very happy with the results…read more Everything came out beautiful, especially the tile and shower. The team was helpful, easy to work with, and kept us updated throughout the project. We would definitely recommend VKB for a bathroom remodel!

I would strongly discourage anyone from using VKB Kitchens & Bath…read more A few years ago, this company was hired through a third party to renovate my fireplace at the request of the previous owner. Last year, that fireplace was determined to be the cause of a devastating house fire that displaced my family. Following a thorough investigation, we were informed that the fire resulted from the fireplace being improperly installed. We also learned that the renovation was completed without the required Howard County permit. Had the proper permit been obtained, county inspections could have identified the installation issues before the project was completed. As a result, our home suffered extensive damage and is expected to take approximately 12 months to rebuild. Beyond the financial impact, this experience has taken an enormous physical and emotional toll on my family. Despite everything we've endured, we have not received any acknowledgment of responsibility from VKB Kitchens & Bath and they were informed last November (2025) that they were responsible for my house fire. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company. If you're considering a home renovation, I encourage you to carefully research your contractor, verify that all required permits will be obtained, and make sure the work will be properly inspected. A renovation should improve your home, not put your family's safety at risk or turn your life upside down for years.

His motto is "you dream it, we build it!" This is an absolute LIE! BEWARE!!! I am only giving…read morethis one star because it's the lowest I can give. I contracted with Jake Joseph to do my patio. His original contract came in reasonably, not the lowest and not the highest. i thought he was an inspiring Christian and wanted to give him a chance. Well that's where all thing went wrong. He lies and sold what he ABSOLUTELY could NOT produce. He doesnt have the skill set to do custom hardscape. If you're looking for a VERY BASIC square or rectangle he MAY be able to produce it. But nothing more. When you start asking question he brings in is uncle or Daddy to help try to save the day. He was to do a large custom patio with a fire pit, built-in grilling area, garden wall and concrete pad for sunroom with new stairs. He told me he would throw in the labor for the stair and I agreed to pay for the material. Another lie. he said the cost for the stairs would be $1200 but the actual cost for the material was 800. I sent pictured of what I wanted for the garden wall through text messages. I showed him exactLt what I wanted. He said the labor was already in the contract so if I purchased the extra materials he would pick it up and make it the way I wanted. So, I purchase the material and he picked it up then he says it will cost $4000 more to do a garden wall with pillars from a kit!!! I had him to return it. He thought he had me over a barrel. The concrete is about the only thing that looks decent. He charged 6000 for the concrete But even that has it own issues (we paid for 2 4'x75' walkways 4" deep. They only produced one at that size and it's no where 4" deep. He DESTROYED my in-ground sprinkler system snd wouldn't repair and he wanted another 6000 for a custom grill that he didn't finish because he didn't know how to make the space for the doors and he didn't finish the grill. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH HIM!! In the end we had to ask him to stop, clean up and leave.

Had such a great experience with Jake and the team at Pavescapes!! They were super responsive each…read morestep of the way from our initial estimate thru installation and completion. They did a great job on our backyard patio and really revitalized our backyard. We would HIGHLY recommend them!