Beautiful and most impactful appearance to our new home. Pavel and Joselito with their team did a…read morefantastic job, true craftsmen! Both gentlemen were uber friendly, very knowledgeable and most professional. They provided me additional insight to the final details to maximize our investment. Looking forward to the use of new outdoor space!

Great service, fast estimate and scheduling the job, great value for the service provided…read more Completed job exactly as requested.

Be careful when you are looking for a company that you want to establish a long term relationship…read morewith for your outdoor project. Does not follow up on request t o support what they build. Had to locate another contractor to repair work Unity Design Build did as they stopped corresponding after providing feedback that they would provide an estimate.

From the owner: We are a small company (by choice) who has constructed quality projects in Howard, Frederick,…read moreMontgomery and Prince Georges County for over 30 years. We have designed and built over 3000 quality projects, we help with HOA approval and register our clients' warranties. We strive to exceed expectations and try to build the best possible product at competitive and affordable pricing.

For years we have been very satisfied customers of Makimanta Landscaping for at least ten years…read more Israel Soto is the owner and very talented landscaper. Lee Family.

Be careful. Israel will start off strong, establish a contract with you etc, then he will slowly…read morestart ghosting you. He is not reliable and when you consistently reach out to him about a contract that was signed, he just won't respond and won't do the work, even after 2/3 installments were paid. Not sure how you run a business like that.

Luckily I fired Oscar before he had a chance to do much damage. I paid him for architectural…read moredrawings and permits. BEFORE we had agreed on the architectural drawings, he applied for a permit using the unacceptable drawings. He indicated that "minor" items like moving the position of footings could be taken care of during the work. (REALLY??!) I disagreed and insisted that he revise the drawings; he refused because he had already applied for the permit. My town also requires a permit. According to the contract, he was to obtain all permits necessary to start work. He refused to pay for the town permit, or to return my money so I could obtain the permit. When confronted with his unprofessional "we'll just modify the plans as we build" approach, he became very unfriendly and told me this was all my fault. I'm trying to understand why it is my fault that he did not revise the architectural drawings to my satisfaction BEFORE applying for a permit. Steer clear of this organization--buyer beware!

Oscar and his team just finished installing pavers in our back yard (May 2026). They were highly…read morerecommended by a real estate agent we know. From start to finish they did an amazing job and we are very happy with how it turned out! They listened to what we wanted and throughout the process were ready to modify and adjust to our needs and wants. They were very polite and handled our AC units carefully so that they could lay pacers under them. They were also very detail oriented and as an example, cut the pavers around the edges, fence and fenceposts of our back yard so that it fits perfectly. They were also neat and cleaned our garage before finishing and left everything pretty much spotless. The team was polite and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this team!

I've known Michael and the team at Potomac Outdoor Living for over a year, and they consistently…read moreimpress me with their honesty, professionalism, and genuine care for their clients. Michael is a straight shooter--something that's hard to find in the home improvement industry--and he surrounds himself with a team that shares the same values. Every interaction is straightforward and reassuring, and you always know they have your best interest at heart. The work they deliver is nothing short of stunning. Every project I've seen is built with incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail--the kind of results that make you stop and think, I want that in my backyard. There are no shortcuts, no cheap materials--just solid, well-built spaces that look like they belong in a catalog. When you work with Potomac Outdoor Living, you can breathe easy knowing they'll handle everything and deliver far beyond your expectations. If you're considering adding a sunroom, pergola, or patio enclosure, I can say without hesitation that this is the team you want by your side.

From the owner: At Potomac Outdoor Living, we are dedicated to transforming your outdoor spaces into extraordinary…read moreretreats. We bring unparalleled quality and personalized solutions to every project. Whether you envision a vibrant sunroom, a serene pool area, or a dynamic outdoor kitchen, our team collaborates with you to create spaces that reflect your unique lifestyle. Discover the Potomac difference and elevate your outdoor living experience today.

They worked on our deck and patio, but our deck has already started to bend. We've tried reaching…read moreout, but they haven't responded. Sean is also very unpleasant to deal with. I regret signing the contract. My fault being naive.

Very difficult to work with, we went weeks or more without answers to our emails at points. We ran…read moreinto some zoning issues, which I later learned are typical in DC, and which AMdeck didn't mention before stating a potential completion date. As a result, they suggested we use a "postcard" permit, which is an illegal way of showing a fake in the window, so that our neighbors would be less likely to request a work shutdown. We didn't want to do that, requested the drawings and applications from the owners so that we could do it the legit way. They ignored us until we let them know we wanted to end our contract with them. They then charged us $2K.

When signing a design contract, I was so excited to work with Cedarbrook. Right from the beginning…read moreMike made us feel very comfortable and assured us he could replace our 20 year+ s me deck and patio within our budget. He was flexible with our schedules and answered all our questions. However, once he had our deposit that quickly changed. Mike's quote for a FLAGSTONE patio was originally $12-14k and advised if we switch to pavers it would be significantly less. However, after patiently waiting for him to finalize the numbers, he provided us a revised quote for the same size PAVER patio for $24k. Mike could not provide a clear or consistent answer for why the price doubled. At first he said it is because he omitted $8k of debris removal and haul away costs. (Which was our first red flag - how does a professional contractor with 17 years' experience exclude debris removal when doing a full deck and patio replacement?) Then Mike said the quote was based on a smaller patio. We were clear from the beginning the size of the patio can't decrease. So this answer is either false or he had a glaring error on his end. In fairness to us, we asked to see the drawing of the smaller patio that supported the original quote. We patiently waited; however, Mike was unable or unwilling to provide the requested drawing. Then Mike blamed another contractor saying that he doesn't set the prices. If that were true, how did he confidently quote us $12-14k before we gave the deposit? That question is still unanswered. Mike also was unable to complete the design in a timely manner - taking over 7 weeks to provide a plan and pricing to replace our same footprint. We were told construction could be completed by the first week in December - turns out that was also false. We put in over 2 months of time, effort, and planning into this project and are now waking away incredibly disappointed and frustrated. For a company with such great reviews, this is a true shame. Despite all these red flags, it's is important to note that, until recently, we wanted to find a way to make this work - after all mistakes happen. However, having an owner not be able to take ownership of his mistakes and work with the customer to find a solution is just bad business. I strongly advise anyone thinking of doing business with this company to be very careful. Sneaking in costs and not being able to back them up is simply wrong. We clearly dodged a bullet, so for that I am grateful.

We had to do repairs to our deck. The company was in communication at all times, from scheduling,…read moreplanning, and finishing the job. Great work and excellent customer service.