Absolutely the most timely, professional, and creative painting and floor repair company I have…read morehired in 20 years here in the DMV. Would definitely recommend and hire in the future.

The web browser version of Yelp won't let me delete this review I left on accident (review meant…read morefor a Minnesota Soto Repair and Painting not VA)

We hired Soto's Painting and Repairs to repair drywall, repaint, and expand a doorway in our…read morebasement. Cesar, Yuri, and the entire crew were an absolute pleasure to work with from the very beginning. Their pricing was very reasonable and the quality of work, service and communication was excellent through the entire project! They were on time, courteous, and careful every step of the way. Yuri responded immediately to every email, and Cesar made an effort to explain every step of the work each morning. They arrived exactly as expected each day and were very flexible in working around other contractors we had coming in and out of the course of a couple of weeks. The final outcome was better than we had hoped - great attention to detail and went above and beyond with finishing touches. We've worked with several local contractors, and were hugely impressed by Soto's. We will 100% hire them for our next project!

2nd review. 3 years…read moreago I left a glowing review about Colonial. Chas Kubrick is AMAZING!! They were professional, the construction team did a fabulous job and I think I only found 3 nails. I purchased the upgraded roof and upgrade to beautiful Hardie siding. Fast forward and I'm leaving a 1 star review. Why? Because they only warranty their work product for 2 years a little but important fact that must have been in the contract and I missed. It certainly wasn't spoken. I recall reviewing the Hardie as well as the CertainTeed Roof warranties but nothing about a 2 year warranty from Colonial. Given that information would I have chosen a different company? Of course! I have 2 major problems, a leak inside of my sunroom as well as a problem with the siding which has destroyed a window and French door. A technician came out for the door and explained the when the siding was installed on the deck, they failed to do the flashing. And well, you can see in results in the pictures. When contractors come to provide estimates without missing a beat, each says I shouldn't be having these problems after 4 years and that Colonial should repair. I explain the 2 year clause and they laugh. So, here we are, either file a claim with the roof and siding manufacturers, pay out of pocket OR file a claim with my insurance company. Each option sucks because I went with a company which doesn't provide an actual warranty for their work product. Don't be me, be better.

Really great company to deal with! We were hit by the hail storm a couple years ago and contractors…read morewere everywhere trying to get business. Colonial was professional and responsive. Sent out their teams and got right down to repairs. Dealt with the insurance company and everything.

If you are looking for a very professional and very reliable contractor for your project, small or…read morelarge, then look no further. We did a full reno on the mid level of our home. Tore out walls, windows, doors, floors, lighting, stairs, tile, brickwork, and installed a totally new kitchen. Converted a garage to living space. This reno went about as well as anyone could ever hope...I think we are now spoiled to work with anyone else! We will be calling John again once we are ready to tackle the rest of our home. I have recommended Lakewood to our neighbors and friends.

We hired Lakewood Home Builders to build a 2-story addition following an architects' plans. The…read morework was completed in 2019. Since then, we have struggled to get them to correct problems. The mini-split systems their HVAC subcontractor installed have never worked properly. They run for a little while (long enough to pass inspection apparently) and then shut off and have to be reset. Their HVAC sub said they were getting new units for us, and now that I have asked again they say they are out of warranty so they don't have to. The new concrete driveway is deteriorating already. The deterioration seems to be only on the main portion so presumably a problem with that concrete pour. When I asked about the first signs of deterioration my concerns were brushed off. The driveway was also initially made narrower than the civil engineer's specifications so a strip had to be added to make it the correct width, which looks unsightly. They also cut corners with the architect's specifications. The back stairs were supposed to be low-rise - about 6.5" - to match our front stairs for accessibility. Instead they used higher risers so those stairs have a rise about 8" and are hard for me to use. The attic pull-down stairs that were specified to be insulated are not. I worry that there are more things that we just haven't noticed that were not done to specifications. We like the space, but the rec room is unusable in winter without a working heating system. Another warning - their HVAC subcontractor installed HVAC air vents in the floor of a bathroom including next to the toilet. Imagine what happens when the toilet overflows? Code allowed that (and may still, be careful) but it's certainly a bad idea (code does not allow HVAC vents in bathroom floors in commercial buildings) and I would hesitate to trust a contractor who built like that. I really wish we had chosen a different contractor.

You have been warned, never let these men paint your home! They might be excellent power washers or…read moreroofers, but these are not painters. If you ever have them perform work for you demand that they demonstrate insurance and licensing!!!! Do not make my mistake. This was the worst professional service I have ever received. I had to have the painters come back and remove paint from nearly every section of trim in my basement after the painters grossly went over edges. After they came back and removed paint that was improperly applied, they flat out painted sections of the wall the wrong color. What could be the explanation? I pointed out one section and they still left an area painted the wrong color. At first I thought Gio was simply inexperienced. This goes beyond inexperience, I genuinely feel they are attempting to rip people off. I cannot give them any benefit of doubt. Let the photos speak for themselves.

I had the absolute best experience with DMV! Gio responded very quickly and provided a fair quote…read morefor pressure washing our siding. He was flexible in scheduling and also when we ran into a problem with the water supply, he was willing to run the line from our neighbors. His communication was excellent and timely. I would definitely recommend DMV for future projects and use them again!

Winkler Painting is a bonafide business based in Alexandria. The owner is very kind and…read moreprofessional. I was very pleased with the workmanship. My cabinets look amazing as you can see!! The 3 star rating is because I'm concerned how they conduct business. I received the quote and it was consistent with other businesses in the area. A bit under $2800 for 27 cabinets including paint. I agreed to the quote-- But the job went over 50 percent above estimate without communication until I received the final invoice. No notice. No phone call. I was shocked because I would have never hired a painter if the job was $4000 for kitchen cabinets. Way too high for the job compared to other painters. So if you hire Winkler, be sure to get a firm quote or add that the job will not exceed 15 percent over estimate. I honestly felt this was a bait and switch and I did communicate my concerns with Winkler in writing - so this review should not be a surprise.

My house in Old Town exterior needed painting. I got 3 estimates, one from RWP because they were…read moredoing a renovation across the street. Their proposal was almost exactly what the other lower estimate was (each about $2000 below the high one). I chose RWP after reading some negative reviews on "the other guy" including two that said an argument broke out between the owner and the client, and after my initial consul, I could see how that happened. In contrast, Mr Winkler is as mellow and accommodating as he could be. Gave me confidence. It took a couple of months to get scheduled but once they showed up they scraped and painted and were done in 3-4 days, which included effecting a color change. Did not have a single punch item to deal with. A few bits of rotten wood were replaced and all gutters and downspouts reattached. Maybe if I had looked harder I could have got a lower price elsewhere, but I was not that motivated.

Merrill Contracting should be your first stop when looking for excellent advice and quality…read moreworkmanship. I have used Dave Merrill and his company for 20 years on a large, complicated addition that required significant engineering work and several smaller projects too. He, his project leaders, and crew have always exceeded expectations for quality of work, meeting deadlines, dealing with surprises effectively, and minimizing impact on the home and residents. He is not always the low bid, but you can always b confident that things will be done correctly, on-time, within budget, and in a clean and safe manner. Talk with him, use his company, and be ready to love the results!

The owner of this company came for an estimate. He was condescending and slow to follow up after…read morevisiting my home. Even if a company has plenty of business, I thought it was poor form to treat my home like small potatoes for a job (I was interested in at least 600sf of remodeling work). Three weeks after his first visit, he emailed with an estimate $15k above what we had discussed, and when I replied asking to negotiate, he chose never to respond.

Abe and his crew do a top-notch job across a variety of projects, both commercial and residential…read more He has helped transform our commercial warehouse into a beautiful and functional space. His attention to detail, professionalism, and quality of work are second to none. Highly recommend for any project you have in mind!

When I found out this company was doing the painting of balconies in our building , I was skeptical…read morethat it would get done. Was Pleasantly Surprised by the associates that did the work, On time, Great communication, Excellent work and they went that Extra Mile to get the job done right!A few years ago I had a Very Bad Experience with the owner in getting my kitchen completely remodeled and all appliances upgraded with his recommendations and trusted him Completely with the decisions .Was told that he would do it and was excited about the project etc and then nothing . No answer to calls messages just complete ghosting me. Would have preferred a no or don't want to do it or something,not just ignoring the request. Not a way to do business in my opinion. Thanks Again for a Great balcony make over!!! Very Pleased