We have had experiences with several contractors in the DC area while we have worked on renovations…read moreto our home in NE DC. Our experience with Sid and his team surpassed all of those with their professionalism, timeliness and communication. We would definitely recommend his team to anyone looking for dependable work in the area.

Love the flooring they installed in my condo! Great service and care, extremely efficient too! Will…read moreuse them again for sure. Siddhi was very patient with me in picking out my floors and scheduling the work. Thank you Jennifer

This review is overdue, but Greg and his guys did an AMAZING job on our new home. We are first-time…read morehome buyers and bought our house on the condition that we'd be able to remove a wall that blocked off the kitchen from another wide open floor plan, and install lights. After our previous contractor left us without communication and without starting the job, we were referred to Greg, who immediately jumped in to get the job done before our move-in date: from start to finish, they were able to take down the wall, add lighting, and paint the room in one week! They offered super helpful advice and solutions to problems we didn't anticipate, like adding tasteful cedar planks to cover unfinished walls left by the previous owners. Not only were they quick and professional, but Greg patiently emailed back and forth with me while at work (since I couldn't have my phone on me) to go over my ideas and keep me updating on what was going on. We are so thankful to have been able to work with NOVA Contractors!!

Had Greg come to our house for an initial consult. He was knowledgeable and personable; we…read moreappreciated his recommendations and he shared a similar vision of what we wanted. Subsequently, we decided to move forward with his recommendation for an engineer to ensure the wall we wanted to open wasn't a load bearing wall. The engineer came and at the end of his assessment told us his visit and write up would be $900. We were a bit caught off guard but was willing to pay because we wanted to move forward with the project. And then, crickets. No word from Greg or the engineer. After a few ignored emails he finally responded to my husband; he thought it was a different client who he had recently met. When my husband reminded Greg that he already knew him and had come to our house, again, nothing. The last attempt to reach out to Greg was very disheartening. We were honest, saying we had reached out to other contractors, but that we like him and wanted a quote. He told us to move forward with them as he is pretty busy. Period. The end. What a waist of time!!! Unless your the more profitable project, move on!

We hired Kingston to remodel an upstairs bathroom that had developed a leaking problem. The remodel…read morewas total. The room was gutted down to its beams. Plumbing had to be replaced and reconfigured to move it from the right well to the left; we wanted a bathtub to replace the ancient standing shower; it took us forever to pick a vanity; we wound up choosing hardware that required specialised installation & nothing in that bathroom had been updated for about 20 years. Austin, Moira & Carlos at Kingston guided our selections, problem-solved as issues came up, kept up a steady flow of communication & all in all, delivered a gorgeous result for a reasonable price. Moira, the Director of Operations, was especially instrumental in translating our hopes into reality. What we had when this project started was a tired, leaky, non-functional butter yellow & turquoise late 70's/earlyspace with a useless dividing wall that made the room look smaller then it is. After about 7 weeks what we had instead was a beautiful modern bath with sharply contemporary hardware, a soothing grey color scheme with gleaming porcelain tiles, annoying partial wall removed & an elegant, deep bathtub that surprisingly fit into the small amount of space we had to work with, our starkly modern design scheme *and* our budget. The construction team was good about keeping us up to date about schedule changes. They were polite & professional & took good care of our home while they worked here. We're planning our next project.. The kitchen.. & Kingston is top of the list of companies we'd consider for the job. We've recommended them to friends & neighbors & enjoy the results of their hard work every day.

I can not say enough about Kingston! They did a fantastic job on our bathroom remodel. I am a…read morerealtor and have worked with many contractors and Kingston is simply the best. They worked within my schedule and every day when I returned home the workspace was clean. The attention to detail was exceptional and Carlos and his team went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the finished product! Truly a pleasure!!

After I posted my review in April, Scott Dijulio contacted us shortly thereafter, which was…read moreappreciated. However, the conversation wasn't about how to make things right. It was more of "sorry you feel that way" and to vehemently defend himself. Sorry, taking that tone is never a successful strategy and not how to build and sustain lasting business or any kind of lasting relationship. I consider myself a reasonable, understanding and forgiving person and don't like to give out negative reviews. I have even changed ratings from 3 stars to 5 stars because the owners kept their pride in check and stood behind their guarantee of 100% customer satisfaction. Whether or not Scott agrees with what the customer says, perception is each person's reality. I stand firm with my 3 star rating for DiJulio Contracting.

DiJulio Contracting is an incredible company. The owner, Scott, was very patient with me (I made A…read moreLOT of last minute changes). I bought a very old house and he took took my creepy unfinished basement and turned it in to a masterpiece. His team also pulled all of the permits, therefore, everything was done properly and legally. Scott kept me up to date on timelines and was very honest when it came to costs. I loved working with his company so much that plan to ask him to redo my kitchen in the summer. Highly recommend.

I have used WISA for all my home projects since 2013 and have been extremely happy with all their…read morework! They provide quality and beautiful results while being reliable and respectful of my home. From the owners to the designers and every worker! Communication, product selection, timelines, dependability and honesty are some of the great things this company provides consistently. I've had 5 huge projects done to my home: 2013: 2 bathroom renovations 2017: new roof and 3rd bathroom renovation 2024: ENTIRE HOUSE renovation (kitchen, bathroom, new floors, staircase updated, new windows, all interior and exterior doors, interior and exterior painting, fireplace renovation) 2024: replaced and upgraded patio Here's the reasons I return to WISA for every need: 1. Reliable: Waris and Daoud have a wonderful team. They arrive every day (6 days/week) on time and work diligently the entire day. 2. Excellent pricing and product selection: Waris and Daoud give excellent quotes on their work and make great suggestions on the best way to improve your project. They are honest and will let you know of any changes needed or if problems have been uncovered. Their suggestions for solutions are always helpful and reasonable. And the ability to go to their showroom to pick all your products is a huge benefit! 3. Quality workers: the guys all work for WISA. No subcontractors! Demo, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and tiling is all done by WISA workers. And some of the crew are the same guys that worked on my home from 2013! They have a supervisor on site and the manager visits daily plus the owners come by frequently to check on the project. Everyone is friendly, respectful and professional. Communication is excellent! 4. CLEAN! They prepare your home, place plastic and wrap/move furniture to minimize dust and prevent damage. Plus they clean the worksite daily. 5. Dependable and trustworthy: I know this team and have trusted them without any reservations. Had a lockbox on the house and even went on vacation during projects without hesitation. And the work is completed within the timeline! We discussed any additional work (either unforeseen or my request) and pricing and timeline. All done to my complete satisfaction. 6. Excellent results: my house is always better than I imagined. The carpentry and tile work is stunning! Design is beautiful and functional. I'm thrilled with my home 7. Excellent customer service! Waris and Daoud are available immediately to discuss anything! Their design staff also are accessible. My designer, Kate, emailed, called and stopped by throughout the process. They also encourage you to contact them post project for any issues. I am never disappointed with WISA. They are a family owned business that treats me like family. I highly recommend them for excellent results and peace of mind. They make a stressful time much easier to go through and I have a beautiful home as a result.

We have used WISA in the past for bathroom remodeling and some other work and were very pleased…read more We wanted to replace most of the flooring in our home plus refinish the stairs and add new spindles and railings. Everything turned out beautifully. There were multiple specialists in the house from the team that did the luxury vinyl tile, to the hardwood floor installers, to the stair refinishing team, the painter and stainer, electrician, plumber, and helpers. They were all very respectful of our house and cleaned up each day before they left. They covered everything for protection and what I thought was going to be a really messy job turned out to not be bad at all. The job took over three weeks and the Owner Daoud came every day, sometimes twice a day to make sure everything was going well. And, can't forget to mention Maisa in the office who worked with us on the contract and flooring selection and was extremely helpful. We highly recommend them and will definitely use them for our next remodel job.

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!

I had two very positive experiences working with Diana Construction. First, we had Pete and his…read moreteam come in to completely gut and remodel two bathrooms. Later, we had Pete's team prepare our house for a sale finishing a room in our basement, fixing up a deck, and painting / patching throughout the house. In both cases, Pete gave us great advice on design decisions, he gave us options to meet our budget constraints, and was highly responsive throughout the process. His crew was professional, gave us updates on when they'd be at work on the house, and did a fabulous job. After their work, the inside of our 1947 house looked brand new and we were able to sell our house for $40,000 over asking price. We absolutely recommend Diana Construction and look forward to working with them on our next improvement project.

I hired Pete and would not recommend him for anything. He over promises and under delivers. He is a…read morenice guy and very personable but don't be fooled. It took 4 for months to redo 2 small bathrooms that I could of done better with no experience. You have been warned!!

I posted a review a year ago that was not flattering to Remodelmate. The destruction they caused to…read moremy home in the process of "renovating" it was pretty catastrophic. And it was expensive. I see that today, Chad Hall, the owner responded to my review with blatant lies. I was not refunded. I sued and won my case (Fairfax County General District Court case number GV18005396-00). Then my attorneys spent months trying to collect on my judgement. In the meantime, I had to find another contractor to completely demolish what Remodelmate did and start anew. I even had to replace my carpet on the upper floor due to paint spills and the floor on the main level due to a flood caused by the contractor. Less than zero stars would be appropriate. Buyer beware.

My wife and I were very disappointed by our experience attempting to work with Remodelmate. The…read moreonly positive thing I can say is that we didn't have to sign a contract for the whole project up front, and that allowed us to back out after it became clear that they were not being upfront about how much they were going to charge us for the work when all was said and done. We first contacted Remodelmate in March 2022 after realizing that there was significant damage to the sewer drain pipe connecting to the toilet in the bathroom of our fixer-upper. Because we knew this was going to be a big issue, we jumped on a call with Chad early-on to confirm that repairing/replacing this was included in the estimate (list of "Milestones") they provided so that we could fairly compare it against other estimates that also included it. Chad assured us that it was included and noted that they remodel bathrooms in various conditions with all sorts of problems, and this isn't really that big of a deal. We made the mistake of taking his word for it. Relying on the list of Milestones and their corresponding prices, and our conversation with Chad, we decided to work with Remodelmate. We paid them a $250 deposit, an additional $500 for professional design, and purchased thousands of dollars in materials in anticipation of the start date they assigned us. Much to our surprise, when the contractor showed up on our start date they almost immediately informed us that the sewer drain was not included and would add approximately $4,500 to the cost. The contractor also informed us that a number of other charges had been omitted from the List of Milestones, and there would be significant additional charges to complete the job they helped us design. On the day the work was supposed to start, the total cost for the job went from just over $12,000 to more than $21,000. We immediately contacted Remodelmate expecting that they would honor what Chad told us with regard to the sewer drain. This time we were put in touch with Logan, who initially agreed to talk with Chad to determine whether there was a misunderstanding, but he never gave us an explanation despite repeated requests. He matter-of-factly explained that we would have to pay the full additional charge if we wanted to proceed with the work, and we never heard from Chad again. It was infuriating. We did not understand how Remodelmate could provide us with a design, and what we understood was a complete estimate, only to then say they left out almost half of the steps needed to complete the project as designed. To their credit, Remodelmate ultimately acknowledged mistakes were made and offered a couple of small freebies, but nothing that came close to making up for grossly underestimating the cost of the work, which caused us to choose them in the first place. We were fortunate that at the time we realized who we were dealing with we were only out the $750 + materials, and still had the option to walk away. I'm thankful that we were able to find another reputable company to do the work that was honest and up front with us about the true cost of the work. At first, I worried that may be this is just how the remodeling business works, but we didn't have any of these problems with the company who ultimately did the work on our bathroom. If you decide to go with Remodelmate I would suggest recording any phone conversations with them and if you intend to rely on a commitment from them be sure that every word of it is in writing.