If you are looking for a contractor to take care of EVERYTHING, and I mean everything - Jose (Free…read moreState Framing LLC) is your guy/company. We had looked around a bit to find "the perfect contractor" but when it came down to it, we wanted to hire someone that our family and/or friends have/had hired. That is the best way to go in my book, since you know first hand, what the work will be like and how they work (fast, slow, etc.). We hired Jose and could not be ANY happier! He was a dream to work with and that is no fluff. As my aunt (an interior designer) said, "Just be mindful, the beginning stages of contracting work is typically a honeymoon phase, then it can get down and dirty." He was great through it all! None of that honeymoon phase stuff occurred for us. Of course, there are many decisions and some stressful periods but he was amazing and guided us though it all. He was also extremely reasonable. Which is HUGE in this area. Best prices you probably will find! Jose is hands-down, such a good person and extremely hard worker. And not only that but we trusted him with everything he did and we knew, he knew what he was doing. Those things are HUGE for me and any other honest human being out there, I hope does as well. Jose has 2 guys that have been with him for quite some time and both are equally wonderful and hard working just as he is. Another bonus which I like, Jose is a family man and I love that. Just a true delight to work with and trust in all around. The work done on the home went from 1980's to TODAY in about 4 weeks. We painted the entire house (high ceilings throughout), new kitchen, new floors (OH MY gosh, the floors!). We get more compliments on these floors, every time someone comes over! We switched out the railings and wow, what an amazing change! He suggested lots of little things to help improve the home and not a big price tags. Honestly, you need to hire him, like YESTERDAY! He even drove about an hour (or more) in traffic each day to do our project. We will be back, Jose! Thank you again for making our house a HOME! Hire him! PS Jose's marketing is all through word-of-mouth so no website or social media (that I am aware of), but don't let that fool you, just because someone has a fancy website doesn't necessary mean the work is great. This guys' work IS! Hire Jose!

I hired Jim's company to replace all of the front windows on my 1886 row house in DC (see…read morebefore/after photos). This was a somewhat complicated project because the previous windows were the wrong size for the openings in the brick, which meant that in addition to replacing the windows all of the openings had to be resized (requiring demolishing and reconstructing the drywall and trim on the interior). Jim carefully planned the project, first doing some exploratory work before providing a complete estimate for the work. He secured the needed permits, which was pretty quick since he has a good relationship with the historic preservation office in DC. Jim's crews did an excellent job with every component of the project, from the window installation to the trim work on the interior to the drywall and painting work. They also created historically appropriate lunettes to install above the windows. The project involved a good amount of interior work, and the workers were always respectful of our home (covering everything and putting down material to protect the wood floors) and cleaned up at the end of each day. It made living through a construction project tolerable. Jim was responsive throughout the planning and execution of the project. I highly recommend working with him and he will definitely be my first call for future projects.

From the owner: J.F. Meyer, Inc. delivers its products in a timely, transparent and professional manner. Our…read moreconstruction services include complete home renovation to reconstruction and repair of all architectural and mechanical elements of your home. We have been in business since 1974, serving customers in the Washington, Annapolis and Baltimore area. Services Include: Construction Carpentry Renovation Historic Restoration Construction Management General Contracting Building Repair Design/ Analysis Millwork Windows and Doors Shutters Cabinets Mouldings Flooring Tile Roofing and Guttering Siding Brick Re-Pointing Chimney Re-Lining Property Management

Earlier this year we had Jim and Brown's Custom Contracting renovate our kitchen and could not be…read morehappier with the results. From start to finish Jim was very communicative, professional and easy to work with. He kept us informed throughout the entire process. Our new kitchen looks fantastic and we highly recommend Jim and his team. We'll be contacting Jim for our future renovation needs!

Quick Summary: Jim runs an exceptionally professional business, and I would gladly hire him again…read morefor any job to improve my household. He is an excellent communicator, and his workers were not only courteous but very skilled at their respective jobs. He was able to finish my basement in a timely manner with high-quality materials. I could not be happier with the work Brown's Custom Contracting did within my home. Detailed Summary of My Experience: I contacted Jim initially just to get an estimate for finishing my basement, which was in a state that needed major work because the walls were made of cinderblock and the floors were complete concrete; it was a space that was probably best used for storage and I would not call it "comfortably livable." Jim arrived quickly for an estimate and helped me explore the possibilities of the space, even going so far as to note what would be difficult or expensive to pull off. Within days he provided an estimate for the job, which I found out during the process was a major ordeal involving many phases and individuals, so I'm impressed he was able to produce a price so quickly (and in the end it was an accurate price). I signed Jim up for the job because of his straightforward and pleasant attitude. In the weeks and months that followed (this was a major job, I want to note), Jim gave me frequent updates about what workers I could expect to come by and when/how-long they would be there. Every person who came onto the property was skilled and good about communicating what they would be working on, especially when they had questions about the possibilities of the space. Jim also handled all of the work involving the permits and he worked with the county to ensure everything was up to code. He also alerted me any time there was a change in plans or if there was a possibility of delay. Given how involved this basement-finish job was, there were plenty of opportunities for major hurdles, but the project was still completed in a timely manner, and it was always clear to me what was going on, what would happen next, etc. The final product is everything I could've wanted. Jim made efficient use of the space to make as much of it "comfortably livable" as possible. Even the water heater and HVAC unit were relocated with no diminishment in functionality just for the sake of making the basement as good as it could possibly be. I'm very pleased with the additional space my family has been given, and there isn't a single rough edge in the room. Jim's guys are the best and I highly recommend his service to anyone looking to improve their homes. I have included pictures of the job before and after just so you can see the quality of work.