We hired Danpri to remove our large deck and replace it with a tile patio, most of it screened in…read more We could not be any happier with the end result! All of our friends are amazed at how well it turned out, and at the superior workmanship, It is now our favorite room in the house! Dan was easy to work with, responsive, and accommodating to our wishes. The project was fairly priced, and was completed in a timely manner. Every member of their team was friendly and nice, and it was a pleasure to have them. We would not hesitate to recommend them for any project!

Couldn't be happier with their work. Very professional. They were able to guide us through the…read morewhole project and also make suggestions, taking our budget into consideration. Not pushy at all. And their crew is very polite, extremely fast working. We will definitely them again in the future.

This review is overdue, but Greg and his guys did an AMAZING job on our new home. We are first-time…read morehome buyers and bought our house on the condition that we'd be able to remove a wall that blocked off the kitchen from another wide open floor plan, and install lights. After our previous contractor left us without communication and without starting the job, we were referred to Greg, who immediately jumped in to get the job done before our move-in date: from start to finish, they were able to take down the wall, add lighting, and paint the room in one week! They offered super helpful advice and solutions to problems we didn't anticipate, like adding tasteful cedar planks to cover unfinished walls left by the previous owners. Not only were they quick and professional, but Greg patiently emailed back and forth with me while at work (since I couldn't have my phone on me) to go over my ideas and keep me updating on what was going on. We are so thankful to have been able to work with NOVA Contractors!!

Had Greg come to our house for an initial consult. He was knowledgeable and personable; we…read moreappreciated his recommendations and he shared a similar vision of what we wanted. Subsequently, we decided to move forward with his recommendation for an engineer to ensure the wall we wanted to open wasn't a load bearing wall. The engineer came and at the end of his assessment told us his visit and write up would be $900. We were a bit caught off guard but was willing to pay because we wanted to move forward with the project. And then, crickets. No word from Greg or the engineer. After a few ignored emails he finally responded to my husband; he thought it was a different client who he had recently met. When my husband reminded Greg that he already knew him and had come to our house, again, nothing. The last attempt to reach out to Greg was very disheartening. We were honest, saying we had reached out to other contractors, but that we like him and wanted a quote. He told us to move forward with them as he is pretty busy. Period. The end. What a waist of time!!! Unless your the more profitable project, move on!

I recently completed a full renovation of my row house with Fairmont Developers, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. "Quality, schedule, and price: pick two," is the classic saying. Instead our project was completed ahead of schedule, just under budget, and the quality of the work was excellent. And that includes an expanded project scope that came up when we discovered large issues with a neighboring property. Fairmont was incredibly flexible and easy to work with. They were always willing to listen to our ideas and make changes as needed. They were also very responsive to my questions and concerns. Fairmont's foreman or a partner subcontractor was on-site on average more than five days a week for the entire many-month project. This allowed them to keep a close eye on the work and make sure that everything was done to the highest standards, and if not the first time, they made sure it was redone. Unlike several neighboring projects, we had no stop work orders, no neighbor complaints (complements actually), and all our inspections were successful. I would highly recommend Fairmont to anyone looking for a home builder or doing a major urban renovation. They are professional, reliable, and they do great work.

It is just about a year since Fairmont completed my whole house renovation. This home, with the…read moreexception of new appliance now and then, was in original 1911 condition when I called Fairmont. This could make a project easier - assume everything has to go. However, I am an old house lover (now a three-time renovator) and keeping or reinventing old house detail was important. Carlos manages construction, the tradesmen, the sub-contractors, and the overall quality of the workmanship on the job. He is an experienced builder, taking pride in bringing ideas to life but careful to offer full disclosure on the pros, cons and risks of each option. Jose manages the business side of the project - budgeting and billing, tracking and documenting changes, purchase of materials, recommending vendors for kitchen design, tiles, stone, flooring etc. Most important was his management of communications between Fairmont and me, the homeowner. Jose took time to ask questions and listen carefully to answers. I know and appreciate how rare it is to have good communication. I also have lived the consequences of mediocre communication. Mistakes are costly. Jose follows a protocol of asking, clarifying, and following up with an email restating our discussion and inviting me to comment, add, or correct. The answers don't matter as much as the asking and listening. This worked so well there were no horror stories. To summarize: Strong management of the permitting process, of sub-contractors, deliveries, security of the property and use of appropriate safety measures. I think its important to say also that the project was managed ethically, honestly and respectfully. Everyone on the job was pleasant and upbeat. Weekly walk-thru meetings insuring the work was proceeding according to agreement. Efficient cascade of information, decisions and/or changes, from homeowner and Fairmont to the tradesmen and subcontractors. A solid team of workers - excellent workmanship, site management and daily clean-up. Also, no profanity or loudness, no littering, no complaints from neighbors, and very happily, no accidents. Lastly, Fairmont checks in with you periodically during the year following move-in. Together we created a list of little adjustments and changes that you can't anticipate until you move in. All done! The house is lovely - beautiful carpentry, millwork and all the details that make it livable for me. I feel very fortunate to have done this work with Fairmont and I would recommend them without reservation!

We sought out Cornerstone based on a neighbor's recommendation, and we were not disappointed! What…read morebegan as a kitchen remodel quickly turned into a full first-floor remodel and refresh--and we couldn't be happier with the result. From start to finish, the planning, communication, and workmanship were truly top tier. We worked with a team of dedicated professionals who consistently listened to our requests, ideas, and concerns throughout the entire process. The transparency was especially appreciated, with access to an online portfolio that kept us informed every step of the way. We are absolutely thrilled with the finished product--so much so that we're already moving on to our next project with Molly! If you're considering a renovation, look no further. This team is knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with--the perfect combination for your next home project.

We hired Cornerstone remodeling for a master bath, kitchen remodel that included new flooring for…read morethe entire first floor. The end result is absolutely beautiful. We truly appreciated the patience and ease of the initial design phase. The bathroom layout was challenging due to the space available. Kyle and Hannah offered multiple designs, met our questions and requests with a positive attitude and provided excellent suggestions. They worked with us until we got it just right. After the designs were set, the fun part of selecting materials began. What felt overwhelming was made easy and fun with the designer assigned to our project. Hannah was an absolute pleasure to work with. She has an excellent eye for color and space. The end result is a cohesive design that is pulled together with the design elements we chose. One word of advice for both Cornerstone and future customers, know your appliance selections before ordering cabinets. We weren't aware of the level of importance of this step. You would think that refrigerators have standard sizes but they don't. It's more general. Understanding what a 36" range looks like compared to a 48" range will make a big difference knowing what is then available for counter space and cabinet options. Design changes after cabinets are ordered are nearly impossible. For us, all appliances were available for delivery in about 3 weeks with the exception of the range, which wasn't available for 3 months. The kitchen was finished almost a month before the range arrived. Understanding when to place the order is helpful. Cornerstone recommends a local appliance company that is reputable and easy to work with. It took a couple of weeks to work through all of the options and make our choices. We started a little too late and experienced some frustration because of that. What impressed us most was the quality workmanship, professionalism and respect for our home shown by every Cornerstone employee and also every sub contractor provided for the project. We've had other smaller projects in our home and can't say the same. It's obvious that Cornerstone has high standards and expectations for anyone they send to their customer's homes. The end result for the bathroom, first floor flooring and kitchen is absolutely spectacular. Look at their instagram and you will see. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to family and friends and already have.

We have had experiences with several contractors in the DC area while we have worked on renovations…read moreto our home in NE DC. Our experience with Sid and his team surpassed all of those with their professionalism, timeliness and communication. We would definitely recommend his team to anyone looking for dependable work in the area.

Love the flooring they installed in my condo! Great service and care, extremely efficient too! Will…read moreuse them again for sure. Siddhi was very patient with me in picking out my floors and scheduling the work. Thank you Jennifer

Matt and his team at JP Builders are a 6-Star choice. They're great communicators, extremely…read moreskilled, resourceful, collaborative, and they also have a great eye for design. JP Builders have worked on a series of projects on our early 1900s condo in Shaw/MVT over the past 5 years and we're extremely happy with all of them. From beautiful hardscaping and the build of a custom fence, to a drop-in grill enclosure, to our powder room... Matt and his team can do it all. I'd highly recommend hiring JP Builders for your next project. They're not the cheapest, but you get every penny of value in every other way imaginable.

My husband and I would give JP Builders six stars, if only Yelp went that high. We've used Matt for…read morethree projects in the past five years -- a garage frame repair, basement bedroom reconstruction and complete rebuild of a double deck off the back of our townhouse. Each job has been completed very professionally (including on time), with no surprises. Matt is smart, thorough and credible; his crew is skilled, efficient and polite. Highly recommend!

Our home was an almost complete gut job in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, with a full range of…read morechallenges both inside and outside of the property, and I have to say that JEMCO made the process easy on us. Upon scheduling our first meeting with the owner John O'Sick he was able to give us a rough estimate of how much all of the work would be. He worked with our budget and was very honest about prioritizing the projects and we appreciated that. Speaking of budget, we also appreciated that John would always have a full range of options available for us to decide upon, not only in product selection but also with unanticipated repairs needed (our home is over 100 years old). John was in constant contact with all of the utility companies, as well as DCRA, ensuring that we had all of the permits and any other paperwork required. It was very reassuring to know that a contractor takes the time and initiative and really wants the best for you and your project. John is extremely easy to be in communication with, his staff is honest, hardworking and skilled - all things that I think are important to anyone taking on a project, big or small. Walking into our home on Day 1 versus now, you wouldn't believe it was the same property. The transformation was not only beautiful but also functional.

These guys did a full kitchen and bathroom remodel on my home. It was stunning and within our…read morebudget. Everyone was professional and easy to deal with. I would use them again in a second.

Cosgrove and Sons recently completed a complete renovation of our master bathroom. We had been…read moreplanning this renovation for a few years and had gotten bids and plans from two other contractors, but were never able to come up with a plan which reflected what we really wanted done. After working with Stephen Cosgrove, we designed an Asian influenced bathroom which was just what we had envisioned and hired Cosgrove and Sons for the renovation. Cosgrove and Sons gutted our old bathroom, installed a new subfloor, tiled a wall, the floor and shower enclosure, moved a floor vent, installed recessed lighting, did electrical and plumbing work, installed a new tub, vanity, vanity lights and mirrors, faucets, towel heater, ceiling fan, toilet with washlet seat, hung up shelves and robe hooks, built a custom shower, built recessed wall niches for the shower and tub and painted the ceiling and walls. No subcontractors were used; the work was primarily done by two Cosgrove employees, Felipe and Miguel. They did a fantastic job. Felipe was careful to explain how things were being done and always consulted with me about any issues. Both workers were very polite and professional, cleaned up after themselves, and as a bonus, were nice to my dogs! The only real issue during the renovation was a delay in completing the shower enclosure. One of the pieces of glass was cut incorrectly twice, which delayed the project finish by two months, and when it was finally cut correctly and installed, we discovered that the piece of glass on the side was too tall, so there was another two week delay for a replacement. To make up for this delay, Lisa Cosgrove gave us free labor to replace all of our bedroom and front entry closet doors, which have been broken for several years, so I was happy! My husband and I love our new bathroom and are very satisfied with the work done by this contractor. I would not hesitate to hire them again.

We hired Cosgrove & Sons to handle a major renovation for us in the fall of 2015. They did a…read moreFANTASTIC job. We were very pleased with the quality of their work, which involved gutting the first floor of our old colonial, opening up walls and adding beams for structural support, building a brand new kitchen, adding a new powder room, and installing new windows, doors and wood flooring. We were also thrilled that they completed the project on time, in 10 weeks from start to finish. Phillip Cosgrove was our project manager, and he was excellent. He was on-site every day and did the bulk of the work himself with the assistance of one, sometimes two other employees, who were also great. He managed the various subcontractors and vendors who were needed for plumbing work, electrical, appliances, etc. He interpreted the architect's plans and didn't balk when we asked for a few changes mid-way through the project. When we encountered unexpected issues in the house (rotted wood, vents in odd places), Phillip and Stephen Cosgrove helped us come up with solutions and kept the project moving. We didn't live in the house during the renovation, but we stopped by almost every day and were impressed with how they contained the mess associated with a gut job and minimized disruption to our neighbors. We encountered a few bumps along the way (some miscommunications, some extra costs), but ultimately everything was handled professionally and to our satisfaction. It's been almost four months since we moved back into the house, and we couldn't be more delighted with the new space that Cosgrove created. We are very glad we hired Cosgrove for our renovation and would not hesitate to hire them again for future projects.