We wanted to put an upstairs laundry in our rowhouse, and after struggling to find the right…read morecontractors, we tried Something Different. We loved what they'd done with a number of houses on our block, and they did a wonderful job on our house as well, handling plumbing (better and cheaper than a plumber we had brought out), plaster teardown, electrical & lighting, framing, and some roof work. Dave and his team, led by Cesar, were very quick to get things moving, worked with us throughout the buildout to ensure we were satisfied, and also kept us aware of any changes / improvements we could make along the way. Very reliable, great communication via email, text, phone calls, and ability to drop by and discuss the work. Top notch work quality, and as a result we added on several other projects. Would definitely plan on using SDC again in the future.

I hired Dave at Something Different to install a 2nd floor AC unit along with duct work. While the…read moreflipper who did my house put in "central air," upstairs averages over 10 degrees hotter in the summer. I negotiated a price that was average based on quotes I had received from two other contractors. Work started on time and the project was done in less than a week. Dave's team was professional and clean and there were no problems or drama. That's what I ultimately want in a contractor--insert money here, get what you asked for on time there. Would recommend.

When we got pregnant, we knew we had to redesign our bathrooms or move to a home that would work…read morebetter for our growing family. Colleen and the Redbird team quickly helped us create a new floor plan to maximize space in our primary bathroom, plus pull and replace designs for two more bathrooms. They got to know our personal style, created design concepts that we loved, connected us with a contractor, and helped us navigate supply chain issues. The result: bathrooms that are beautiful, functional, easy to clean, and within budget.

I've worked with Colleen from RedBird for three projects now (kitchen color consult, multiple rooms…read morein a first floor redesign, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms in a second floor redesign) and I'm so glad that I found her for elevating and transforming my living spaces! She has a great eye for design and color and is easy to talk to and personable-- this was especially important to me since I wanted to work with someone that I can "click" with. There are tons of design options out there and I can easily spend multiple days just trying to pick out a single piece of furniture, let alone trying to make it look good and work with an entire room, so Colleen's services are invaluable. I just let her and her team do the hard work of putting together color palettes, layouts and mood boards and I tweak little details to my liking if I want. My entire house now looks instagrammable (can't help but notice how good rooms look in the background when I take pictures of the kids around the house) and I'm enjoying its looks as well as function every single day thanks to Colleen and RedBird!

H&C construction has been my go to contractor for my last two large renovation projects. The most…read morerecent was a full bathroom teardown and renovation and we are thrilled with the results. The work the team did was beautiful and a great value for the price. We went a little over 10% over budget, which is just about what I expected for a project like this, and I was pleasantly surprised that we actually finished a few days early. The work comes with a 3-year warranty too (which we needed in the past and have had no trouble using), which gives extra peace of mind. Each person on the project - Elena the project manager, Juan the site supervisor, Alexa the designer, John the estimator, and especially the lead technician Cornelio was a pleasure to work with. As with any renovation, there are always surprises and hiccups along the way, but the team handled everything professionally, even when I was stressed and occasionally cranky. One thing of particular note was how much the team was willing to work with me when the inevitable surprises came up. There are things that nobody can foresee, which usually results in a change order and extra cost, but then there are those little things where everyone leaves a conversation with a different impression. In those latter instances, I always really appreciated how willing everyone was to meet me halfway and to make sure I felt good about how things were going and confident that we were doing right by each other. All in all, I highly recommend them and they will be my first call next time I have a project!

Masterful Craftsmanship…read more I am giving a full 5 stars to the crew that finished our basement. These guys are true professionals and absolute masters of their craft. Their work ethic was matched only by their incredible attention to detail, the quality of the finishing throughout the entire space is top-notch. They were consistently respectful of our home and clearly took immense pride in everything they built. If you are looking for elite skill and a flawless physical result, this team is as good as it gets.

Ozzy, Ali, and Pedro at Dupont Design Center were great to work with. From the initial showroom…read morevisit, Ozzy made sure we were taken care of throughout our bathroom remodel. Project Manager Ali was very responsive throughout the build out and main contractor Pedro did a a great job on our full bathroom remodel. The quote was very competitive and they finished the job in 10 days as opposed to 14 as originally quoted. Very pleased with the finished product.

From the owner: Dupont Design Center offers quality renovation service in Washington DC. Our expertise in kitchen &…read moreBathroom remodeling has a dedicated design team who helps you to understand how your chosen kitchen design or bathroom design will look with 3D designing apps. We have a long list of satisfied customers and become one of the most popular choices for kitchen and bathroom essentials. We also offer customization for your kitchen cabinets and kitchen countertops, our team of professionals at Dupont Design Center renovates the whole kitchen with superior quality of cabinet, countertop, granite, quartz, and tile. Contact us today and get your free consultation now!

Pepco contracted this Anchor Construction. They've been working in DC for months. They do not…read morefollow DC guidelines...they destroy the aesthetics of tree-lined streets with their equipment and trash. Once neighbors complained, they finally brought out smaller equipment and continued their work. They could have easily avoided smashing into and breaking large limbs/branches before the complaints, by using the proper equipment from the beginning. They leave blocks and blocks of DC residential neighborhoods looking like trash. Expired parking permits, excavated dirt and debris, old caution tape, and their personal trash, cigarette butts, and tree limbs now line many DC streets they've been "worked" on. And if you see this crew ahead, be sure to drive, bike, or walk with extra caution as there have been many documented examples of them not using people to direct (stop/slow) traffic when the road is pinched down to one lane and they leave trip hazards along the sidewalk, e.g., tree limbs, fencing, their tools and debris, etc. Just another example of greedy corporations like Pepco contracting greedy LLC's like Anchor to do crap work so they all can cash in at our expense.

They did work on the block where my office resides. The vibrations from the jackhammers and…read moreunderground drilling cracked my office window. I talked to the supervisor about it and he was very rude. It has been over a month and they still have not replaced my window. They broke the storefront window next to mine and the shop owner had to get someone from the mayor's office to get them to replace theirs. They have no regard for the residents and community where they do work.

We worked with Justin for six months on three big projects in our house. I cannot say enough about…read morehis work. He's very talented and takes great pride in what he does. He was easy to work with and help turn our ideas into reality. He always showed up when he says he was going to, and always return a phone call or a text when there was question. We have been so happy with our new additions. We have recommend him to our friends as well! Thank you, Justin!

I used Justin to construct a custom media center for my TV. He did an excellent job. I haven't ever…read moreseen a contractor as meticulous as Justin is with his work. At the moment Justin is a one-man operation, and as a result he will require more time to complete his job than the big boys (e.g. California Closets when it comes to custom built-ins). The big boys, though, use particle board (whereas Justin uses birch plywood) and farm out the manufacturing operation to a factory to get things cut quick and have a install design (whereas Justin cuts everything himself in his own home, transports it himself and has to do all the alignments himself). I thought I had a civil engineer in my house measuring the curvature of my walls, that is how detailed he is. I asked Justin about what other kinds or work he does. He does all kinds of remodeling, including bathrooms among other things (although he will contracts out the plumbing for example). The big guys generally have a lead time of like 2-3 months. Justin's lead time is probably 1 month or so. He is extremely flexible. Very punctual too. I highly recommend him.

Steve does exceptional work. Of all the work I had done in my last home renovation project, Steve's…read morecabinets were the best part, top quality, and they all look and work just as great as they did the day they were installed over two years ago.

I moved recently, and the movers lost two shelves from my bookcase, rendering it useless. Steve did…read morea completely custom fabrication of two shelves for me, saving my furniture piece. They look good and work perfectly, and he did it real cheap. Strongly recommended.

I highly recommend KBT Marble & Granite. We are rebuilding some of our bookcases and needed a 48…read moreinch piece of granite to match the existing granite. We contacted the KBT, and Ercan Karabulut got back in touch with us almost immediately. He was able to find the exact matching granite, even though our bookcases had been installed over 25 years ago. He came out within 24 hours and installed the granite like a true craftsman. Ercan has great pride in his work and is very knowledgeable about all types of stone. His installation was perfect. I very highly recommend Ercan and his company.

The service provided is above and beyond. The best one can expect. The service man not only did the…read morejob at the highest quality, but performed with extraordinary precision. He also cleaned up the room afterwards. Unbelievable!!!

Highly recommend As It Should Be for your custom carpentry project! We worked with Shlomo and his…read moreson Coby to build a custom bookshelf/ entertainment center along an empty wall in our house. Shlomo was patient and offered his input as we figured out what design and materials we wanted. His team was able to move an outlet, build and install the shelving and cabinets, and mount the TV. We are very happy with how it turned out! Just a note that they specialize in custom work and keep a busy calendar so it may take some months from start to finish. Our project took even longer due to holidays and other work being done at our house. The price was higher than other companies we got quotes from due to the custom work but we felt it was well worth the quality!

You should pick "As It Should Be" for your next cabinetry project. Friends whose taste and…read morejudgment we trust recommended Shlomo and the team at "As It Should Be" to us. From the moment we reached out, Shlomo was prompt, responsive, and understanding of first-time homeowners on their first project. Shlomo came to our house and walked through with me the two concepts I had in mind. He asked key questions that helped better shape the ideas, took the necessary measurements, then followed up in short order with a clear proposal and quote. The pricing was competitive and within our budget. Once we decided to move forward, the team delivered on the carpentry faster than we expected. Max and the team who did the carpentry were friendly and understanding of two tired parents who had to work in the house through the day. The work they performed was impeccable. The final product? 1) Built-in bookshelves with a table-height counter and drawers below: a showstopper and the new centerpiece of our living room; and 2) a ceiling-high pantry cabinet in our kitchen, attached to a new counter with a built-in garbage/recycling drawer. We are thrilled with the quality of these pieces, which have truly made our new home our own. If you are looking for cabinetry work in the DC-area, we unequivocally recommend you go with "As It Should Be." They will do great work for you.