We have used Gilday Renovations for three major projects on our Chevy Chase, DC home, dating back…read moreto the 1980s. Because we were happy with the earlier projects, we recently used Gilday to renovate our kitchen and laundry room. Based on this most recent experience, I would not recommend Gilday. What should have been a 5 - 6 month project following demolition of the old kitchen and laundry room turned into a 14-month project, with lengthy delays where nothing got done. So many things went wrong with the project that they are too numerous to cite, but they include (i) multiple mistakes and defects in construction of the cabinets by the manufacturer (Greenfield) that Gilday recommended as the top of the lines it offered, which took months to resolve and some of which required multiple replacement pieces, (ii) lighting issues -- both under-cabinet lighting that created large areas of dark shadow and recessed ceiling lighting where the cans repeatedly went bad -- that Gilday did not know how to fix (we ultimately figured out how to address the issues based on extensive research on our part), (iii) caulking and painting that had to be redone multiple times (and we ultimately gave up trying to fix the different kinds of gloss on the sides of the refrigerator cabinet since it was done wrong twice), and (iv) frequent long delays in Gilday's response to emails and scheduling of work. The best work on the project was done by the two carpenters, both the one who initially worked on the project before leaving the company and the one who replaced him, but they usually worked with no helpers, which contributed to the very slow pace of the project. Notwithstanding all the many problems that plagued the project, we are pleased with how the kitchen and the laundry room look (and hope the workmanship will stand the test of time). But getting to this point was very painful, and we will not use Gilday again.

I needed advice regarding a renovation I was planning and did research online and found Gilday…read moreRenovations. Even though we were outside of their service area, they took the time to ask questions, understand our needs and provided advice about the planning and implementation process of a home renovation. I also found their eBooks very helpful, especially the "Six Things to Ask Yourself Before You Call a Home Remodeler" The knowledge and experience of the team at Gilday is obvious and anyone doing a renovation would be well served by seeking their advice.

Brian is phenomenal, as is his work. He was extremely knowledgeable regarding local residential…read morebuilding regulations, and I was consistently impressed with his quick responses and high quality drawings. I would absolutely recommend!

We used Brian to redesign and lay out the kitchen and dining room of our new home in MD. The stairs…read morewere in a weird spot and we could not figure out what to do- but Brian came in and came up with a genius idea that resulted in a gorgeous kitchen and essentially our dream home. He was responsive, kind, creative, funny, and a top notch person. Brian also helped connect us with our wonderful contractors who put his vision into a reality in only 6-weeks, in our budget! Literally the dream. Cannot recommend Brian highly enough. Call him!!!

Michael S. Febrey, CPA, understands tax law. But Mr. Febrey does not understand his ethical…read moreobligations to his clients. In 2023, I moved from Washington, DC to Bethesda, Maryland. Normally, I self-prepare and self-file my own federal and state/local tax returns but because I moved mid-year from one jurisdiction to another, I thought it prudent to have a tax professional prepare and file my tax returns for tax year 2023 as I was not confident that I could accurately determine how much I owed to the District of Columbia and how much I owed to Maryland. In early 2024, I did some searching on the web and I was impressed with the enthusiastic Yelp.com reviews for Michael S. Febrey, Certified Public Accountant of Gaithersburg, Maryland. There were only three reviews for Mr. Febrey on Yelp.com (all from February 2011), but they were glowing. I hired Mr. Febrey and he prepared and filed the relevant 2023 tax forms for a relatively reasonable fee ($400). The payments I that I owed and my refunds occurred smoothly. In 2024, I was suitably impressed and grateful to Mr. Febrey. Because I forgot to file a new tax withholding form with my employer until mid-2024, I hired Mr. Febrey again in early 2025 to file and prepare my tax forms for tax year 2024. In March of this year, I arrived at Mr. Febrey's office to review the tax filing forms. Mr. Febrey said there was one problem: for some reason, he was unable to complete an electronic filing and payment to the Comptroller of Maryland. Mr. Febrey assured me that he had made no errors and it was some kind of an IT-problem with the Comptroller of Maryland. Because my filing for the previous tax year was handled well by Mr. Febrey, I did not doubt him, and I paper filed and mailed my Maryland tax form and personal check to the Comptroller of Maryland on March 5, 2025. I owed Maryland $1,516. The Comptroller of Maryland deposited the check on March 13, 2025. However, on April 30, 2025, the Comptroller of Maryland deducted another $1,516 dollars from my bank checking account. That same day, I called Mr. Febrey and explained the problem. Instead of Mr. Febrey saying "I'll contact the Comptroller of Maryland and solve this problem for you," Mr. Febrey simply gave me a contact phone number for the Comptroller of Maryland and suggested that I call the Comptroller's office myself saying that he would have to call the same phone number himself to solve the problem and that would require me to pay another $400 fee for his time. I wasn't happy with Mr. Febrey's "solution," but anxious to have this matter resolved quickly I called the phone number that Mr. Febrey gave me to contact the Comptroller of Maryland: it was out-of-service. I eventually found the correct taxpayer hotline phone number and I spoke to a Comptroller of Maryland employee who told me that an electronic payment had been arranged for the $1,516 as well as the deposited check for the same amount. I protested that neither I nor my accountant, Mr. Febrey had filed any electronic forms and I had filed a paper return and paid by personal check. The Comptroller of Maryland employee insisted there was an electronic filing and payment in addition to the paper filing and personal check. The employee said that a check from the Comptroller of Maryland in the amount of $1,516.00 would be sent to my address within four-to-six weeks. I then called Mr. Febrey again. He insisted that he did not file an electronic return or on-line payment to the Comptroller of Maryland and that the employee must have lied to me. I asked Mr. Febrey to contact the Comptroller of Maryland and see if he could straighten out the situation but he refused unless I paid him another $400 fee. I protested that I saw no need to pay him more money to follow up the matter and that he had a professional responsibility to aid his client who had already paid the original fee. The Comptroller of Maryland still has not returned the $1,516 overpayment to me. I have also attempted to contact Mr. Febrey again on June 3rd and June 4th and he has refused to take my calls or return my messages. I suspect this is because Mr. Febrey probably realizes that he succeeded after all in electronically filing and authorizing a payment to the Comptroller of Maryland and at the time he did not realize that he had done so. As a result, the Comptroller of Maryland charged me again for the same amount. Even if Mr. Febrey is not responsible for the overpayment to the Comptroller of Maryland, he has refused to assist me in any meaningful way, which I consider to be a failure to live up to his responsibilities to his clients. If one hires Mr. Febrey to file his or her taxes and there is some kind of problem, do not expect him to come to your aid. At least, not without a second payment of Mr. Febrey's fee. Avoid Michael S. Febrey and find a Certified Public Accountant who won't abandon and ignore his or her clients.

Mike has been my CPA since I started my smallest of small businesses, a self-employed individual,…read more~14 years ago. I can't imagine using another accountant and truly hope I retire before he does! Meeting with Mike at tax time almost makes this annual event something to look forward to. He treats my taxes with as much concern as if I were a much larger business. His rates are extremely reasonable and his turnaround time is very prompt. I cannot recommend him more highly, particular to those with small businesses.

I was very happy with both quality and value. Their team of 3 showed up and thoroughly cleaned my…read moreentire house. I will use them again.

Fantastic deep, move out clean! I engaged Atlantis Cleaning for a deep clean after I moved out of…read moremy friend's house. The homeowners had specific (and changing) requests regarding particular areas. From the initial communication through completion of the service, Elif demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and close attention to detail. She was willing to accommodate the homeowners' desires. She left every surface in impeccable condition. The pricing for this cleaning was reasonable. I recommend Elif and Atlantis Cleaning to anyone seeking a dependable and detail-oriented residential cleaning service.

Consultance Accounting has been a true game-changer. As promised, they streamlined our accounting…read moresystem in a very fast and precise manner. Their responsive team, intuitive software, and attention to detail has been incredible throughout the transition and implementation process. We have constant access to our information and exceptional staff. Streamlining the accounting system has allowed my partners and I to focus on the business while we know the books are in order. I made the right choice hiring Consultance Accounting. I highly recommend them to any business owner who wants to get their time back, and trust that this important element of their business is being handled.

I've known Mr. Worrell for more than several years after the previous PE structural I worked with…read morefor years passed at the age of 89. He is one of the nicest men I know and is always happy to help solve an engineering problem. He is VERY knowledgeable, especially for the entire DC metro area and it's various jurisdictions. His work for me has been very good and he has always worked/delivered in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone . I recently suffered a brain injury from an 18 foot fall and he has been very patient with my recovery. I have been in the building and design business for well over 40 years and know that professionalism is not automatic when you get the degree and license-he is a pro!

I am the Event Coordinator for a local nonprofit. Sasse Agency graciously volunteered their…read moreservices to help us promote our biggest fundraiser of the year. Due to current circumstances, our fundraiser will be virtual for the first time, which brought multiple unique challenges. Sasse Agency supported us from start to finish! Our experience with Sasse Agency was with Julie, Founder and Principal, and Carly, Account Executive. Both professionally and competently helped us promote our needs through social media and mailing channels. They dedicated extensive amounts of their own time to edits, explanations, and design of posts and content. We received such positive feedback on their posts; they were not only creative, but extremely relevant! Julie and Carly were patient and understanding of our needs. Perhaps most importantly, they listened and collaborated. They asked questions and maintained a discussion to ensure that they were meeting all of our needs. We never felt rushed during our calls, and they were lightning fast at answering their emails. They were also available by text or phone for urgent matters or questions. Julie was available for networking purposes as well, and was able to connect us to other people in the industry, which was so helpful. Sasse Agency was an invaluable part of our event planning. We are so grateful to Julie and Carly for the time they put in to making sure our event was a success. We would recommend them without reservation to anyone looking for fresh, innovative ideas to market their event or business. We look forward to continuing to partner with them for years to come!

Our growing brand needed a professional marketing consultant to put together a strategic marketing…read moreplan and prioritize all the moving parts in alignment with our budget and values. Julie is an amazingly resourceful and enthusiastic professional. She worked closely with me in putting together Kaplan and connected with other amazing professionals who could execute parts of the plan that needed to be outsourced. I love working with people who are passionate and love what they are doing and Julie definitely checks all the boxes

We have worked with Chris Tucker on several projects over the last ten years. The most recent…read moreproject was a rear screen porch and patio. After listened to our desires to reclaim our back yard from the mosquitos, Chris designed a slightly modern outdoor entertaining space off the back of our traditional 1920s American Foursquare. The results were the blend of the traditional screen porch (beadboard ceiling, ipe flooring) with modern features (recessed LED lighting, ceiling fans, all-weather speakers) creating a perfect bug-free entertaining space. Completing the project is a small patio containing a couple of chairs and our grill. We could't be happier with the way the project turned out! While the project went slightly longer than expected (don't they all!), the quality of the design and construction were worth the extra few weeks. Chris was very good at keeping us appraised of the progress during all phases of the project (design, permitting, change orders, inspections, etc.), answering our questions and concerns about building process, and incorporating our changes during construction. We will certainly use Mode 4 Architecture and Chris Tucker for any future projects at our house!

Called with a quick architecture related question and was impressed with the professionalism and…read moresupport. I will definitely consider using this firm with my next project.