"I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!" "I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!"

The biggest lesson I learned: don't fall for those overly flattering online reviews. Hope this…read morehelps.

Our first meeting with Mark Kramer demonstrated that he had already done his homework. He had…read morealready looked at our land records to see what kind of options existed within the framework of current zoning laws. And because Mark is so heavily involved in Montgomery County Zoning issues, this was important and we were confident that we be working within the bounds of what was allowed and acceptable. Engaging with an architect and builder to improve your residence is not for the faint-hearted. Expectations of a Nordstrom service experience would fall into the delusional category, in my humble opinion. The architect is not the project manager. The architect is not the builder. But in our engagement with Mark Kramer, I was surprised at how much the architect DID do. Not only did Mark design a beautiful addition to our 60 year old Bethesda Cape Cod, but he was our representative at the table with the builder. My favorite quote from Mark was, "You don't pay the builder, until I tell you to pay the builder." And because Mark has such a presence in the Bethesda area, the builders Mark works with have to meet his standards, or they won't be included on future bids. Mark gives you leverage in a relationship that can be fraught with stress. This allowed me to sleep easier. There are thousands of details in a home renovation. And thousands of opportunities to make mistakes...by everyone. I really wish we had used the suppliers that Mark and our builder had recommended. Instead, we used our own supplier on a number of items. This sometimes caused problems. It's important to leverage the relationships that the builder and architect have built over the years. Because when those inevitable mistakes occur, a simple phone call can fix it - when those relationships are in place. We love the way our house turned out - both inside and out. One of Mark's specialties is taking an old house and making it "new" without destroying the original character of the house. If I had to do it again, I'd call Mark, and I always direct my friends to call him as well.

I highly recommend avoiding Kramer Architects. We had a horrible experience on a large expensive…read moreaddition project where Mark Kramer did not listen to our requests for the project and then disappeared once work started. In hindsight there were major design flaws. These actions ended up costing us significantly more to get the project to a less than ideal outcome, which still has not achieved our goals. This would be a zero stars if that was an option.

Seth and his associates have been great to work. Seth helped my wife and I really understand the…read morerenovation process and connected us with his trusted group of builders and subs.

I requested a quote via Yelp. Seth immediately emailed back providing a phone number to continue…read moreour conversation. I called him and he immediately went to work with my request for building a conex box residence in DC. Seth took his time with me and spoke with me like I was his only client. He asked all the right questions and went out of his way to explain the process in detail. He even researched the property while we were talking. All in all, It looks like I won't be needing his services. However, if he treats his clients the same way he treated me (a complete stranger on the phone), you are in good hands.

We have used NOA architects for 4 of our homes. They did such an amazing job on the first house…read morethat when we downsized & moved to a condominium we used them again & again for 3 more condos. Nuray has a wonderful sense of style - she is very creative & can do things that everyone else says is impossible. Yavuz is a stickler for detail - his plans are perfect! They are an amazing team! I have recommended them to many people and all have been more than happy with their results!

Love his work amazing! Clean lines & modern designs. I saw his work on HGTV homes her converted a…read moreContainer Into an Art Museum with glass pop out benches which gave the illusion of more space. Lite up beautiful. I love how he utilized the end doors by placing a glass awning over the doors very eccentric. Great ideas I would give anything to have him build a Solo Micro Spa. Someday I can dream.

From the owner: Travis Price Architects eclectic work spans ecologically advanced & culturally renowned…read moreresidential, commercial & institutional projects.

We had a huge addition designed by the architect, close to 2,000 sq. ft. We had 3 problems with the…read morearchitect: over billing; poor supervision; and being too close to the builder at our cost. First, he engaged in excessive charging (over and above contract) without prior notification to the client as to cost of extra service. In addition, he authorized payments to the builder without any supervision (from plumbing,HVAC, electrical, fireplace, etc. - in most phases of the construction) even with the knowledge that sub-contractors had not been paid, leading to huge financial losses to us and massive delays in finishing the construction. To make matters worse, when the first builder (ACT builders, Chris Papadopoulos) abandoned our project, Tom Manion the architect then repeatedly recommended a builder who was unlicensed. Would never recommend this architect to anyone!

Thomas Manion has very fraudulent billing practices and very poor supervision. His involvement in…read moreour project led to huge losses. After we fired the builder for breach of contract which Manion did not detect due to his friendship with the builder he tried to get us to hire another unlicensed builder. His own billing practices are also fraudulent . Be very careful as he appears very smooth and professional.

We had Wilder Works (small renovation division of Anthony Wilder) do a bathroom make over and WOW,…read morewe couldn't be happier. On time, on budget, excellent craftsman, clean, neat, I can't say enough good things. Our bathroom literally looks brand new. I think Anthony Wilder's team performed magic and we couldn't be more pleased. Thanks Team!

Both Anthony Wilder Design/Build and their Wilder Works smaller projects general contractor spent…read morehours with us trying to define the right scope of work for our house in Cleveland Park. We ended up selling the house before we could start the work, but I strongly recommend their design capabilities, attentiveness, and depth of knowledge of construction. If you are a busy person, and don't have time to oversee the construction yourself, this is the group for you!

6 Stars out of 5! I…read morewas on the board at my previous condo for 18 years, I have been on my current condo board for eight years, and Home Perfection Contracting is the best and most professional contractor I have ever worked with. They tore off our old exterior stairs structure and siding, waterproofed the entire wall, and installed new siding and a stairs structure that is far superior to the old one. Their integrity and work quality are off the charts. The owner, Ahmad Khreshi, did thorough research before starting our well-planned project. I was impressed by his knowledge of current construction techniques and dedication to doing the job right. There were several problems that required Ahmad to think outside of the box, one being how to install siding under our existing power lines conduit which was mounted to the exterior wall at six different points. Several times, Ahmad's crew discovered water damage due to poor work by our developer. Ahmad was extremely flexible in adding repair of that damage into his work plan on top of the bid-upon work. Ahmad was kind and fair, listened to our concerns, answered our questions, kept us in the loop, worked with us on timing, and gave us a couple breaks. His crew was extremely professional and respectful, taking off their shoes when they had to come through the building and isolating interior work areas with plastic sheet dividers. When our project was completed, Ahmad send us the following. I've never worked with a contractor who followed up with an offer of help like this: "Remember, you can always reach out with any technical building related questions, in any trades. I'm more than happy to give advice and guidance on code matters or general best practices, even if you are hiring other people."

Where to even begin? It took us a year and a half and eight contractors later to find Ahmad and we…read moreare so glad we waited and didn't give up on our garage addition! From start to finish Ahmad and his crew were fantastic. From the very beginning Ahmad provided the most thorough breakdown of what was to be expected, delivered and completed. There were never any surprises, he is one you can trust with your home and treats it as if it's his. He under promised and over delivered. Ahmad and his crew had a keen sense of attention to detail that made us very happy and left the neighbors extremely impressed. He was here everyday and was quick to respond if/when needed. Ahmad was extremely patient, knowledgeable and answered all of the many questions I had morning and night. The crew left the site clean and organized ready for the next day. They worked tirelessly morning and night and were extremely respectful and kind. He is honest and fair and produces fantastic work, something that is rare to come by these days. I will be using Ahmad for all our future Contracting needs! Thank you, Ahmad and crew!