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    Damaged Ceiling

    I had water damage due to faulty installation of a washer. I was on the phone with many contractors. Long story short - there are many shady vendors and only a few trusted. I am glad I went with Smart House Remodeling. See the damage that was. They completely fixed the rooms as if they were new. In addition, they selected a great floor for the laundry room. They have an excellent contract, payment terms and most importantly, a warranty. I will be using SHR for future work. Alejandro is excellent to work with!!

    Bathroom Remodel! Arlington VA
    Amy M.

    Alejandro & Franik have been wonderful to work with - friendly, responsive, accommodating, easy to work with, and priced fairly! I had requested assistance with converting the bathroom tub into a walk in shower and re-tiling the bathroom floor. SHR team were accommodating to my tight timeline and never ending questions. They provided a list of all the materials I'd need / the quantity and picked up all the material for me! When the project started, I had walked Alejandro through my vision. Other then that, not much else was needed from me. Id stop in every day to check on the progress, if I had questions or wanted a modification I'd reach out to Franik and they'd have an answer or a fix! I'm extremely happy with the results. I couldn't have asked for a friendlier team to work with! They went above and beyond and helped with items not part of the original quote for no additional charge. I'd recommend this team to anyone!

    We hired SMR to replace the flooring of our 2nd floor balcony and they did an excellent job. They are a hard working family run business, professional, friendly and easy to work with. I'm glad that we chose them and will certainly use them again in the future.

    Before - the unfinished basement room
    Antonia N.

    We hired Yosif & Smart House Remodeling to build a home theater in our basement. Overall, the home theater turned out great and we're really happy with the final result! My husband did most of the designing of the room and Yosif helped us to realize his vision. Smart House framed the basement, put up installation and drywall, did the electrical, built a platform, installed a new door, painted and finally carpeted the room. Pretty great to have a one stop shop for all of these items. However, it took some effort to get to this point. We had to ask for several things to be re-done due to work that didn't meet our standards. Some of this included - uneven boxes around columns/beams, uneven painting, new door hung incorrectly, carpet cut too much, etc. Luckily, they fixed everything to our satisfaction. Yosif is a really nice guy and he works hard - maybe too hard! At times we felt he was stretched pretty thin. But, like I said before, everything got done to our satisfaction. We would work with Smart House Remodeling again.

    New floor
    Jim R.

    We contacted Alejandro at Smart House to help replace part of a our wood floor in our kitchen after our dishwasher leaked. He was responsive, worked with us on different options to address our issue and did an outstanding job matching and then installing our new section. They were even able to customize a piece for a small gap the new flooring created. The price was very reasonable and Alejandro and his team were always in contact with us about scheduling in-person work and appointments.

    Tony T.

    This company redid the hardwood floors in our half bathroom in one day. They did a great job! They even went above and beyond to find hardwood that was an exact match. Highly recommended this company.

    a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub

    Alejandro and his team were amazing, and I can't recommend them enough. We got a quote around August 2022 for a bathroom remodel, and got things wrapped up today (Feb 2023). Alejandro and Aurelia were very patient and kept contact with me while I sorted through getting all of the fixtures in ahead of time. Once everything came in (Mid January), we were able to start work right away. The crew was professional, and were very vocal about the steps and materials needed and asked for my input regularly. There were very minimal issues that got fixed at the appropriate steps. The best example was repairing all of the damage that came from the demolition phase. Damage from a full renovation is expected, but they had it sorted out so that you'd never know the difference. The entire process was not too disruptive; I'm WFH and was still able to take meetings during the entire process, and the job only took two weeks! Best advice I have is to get a list of all the materials you need and get them ahead of time for the project. The walkthrough of the fixtures before we started helped a ton, and this made sure we had everything without causing delays. It was a great experience and well worth it.

    Laundry room - before

    Alejandro and his team remodel my master bathroom and laundry room. They did a great job helping me determine what design I wanted and then building it. They took my ideas as well as their experience to create 2 create rooms that will definitely add value to my house. I really like my new laundry and bathroom. They changed an old laundry room into a nice space. Even more impressive, they remodeled my bathroom, changing dingy brown bathroom with a tub from original 70's build to a bright clean shower and floor. The budget was fair and they finished quicker than planned. I would certainly recommend their work to others and will consider them for future projects.

    Shower

    Alejandro and Team did a great job repairing our shower. They communicated clearly, promptly responded to us, and worked efficiently to get the repairs done ahead of schedule. We would definitely work with them on any future projects as well as recommend them to others.

    Grout when the job was "complete"

    My experience with this company was very different from the other reviews so I've put off writing anything but in the end if I were looking for contractors, I would want to know the good and the bad. I contacted Yosif about a quote in 2017 for a full and semi bathroom remodel. He came in higher than other bids but he was an independent and seemed to be a good guy and emphasized his precise work. I had to delay the project but in early 2018, he reached out again and said that he would offer a discount if I could start the work right away. That's when the trouble started. After a lot of back and forth, we finally agreed on scope and price. Unbelievably, Yosif contacted me the next day and said that he had made a mistake on the price and gave me a new number. Say what? Something that became clear early on was that Yosif was constantly wearing multiple hats. I actually support this type of small business but with Yosif, it meant that there were a lot of forgotten details, delays, and rushed work. Some examples: - Yosif said that he'd complete the work in 2 weeks. The project took three months. Probably all I need to say. There were times when Yosif just disappeared. - The contract cstated what materials were covered and not, but what Yosif expected me to buy was kind of ridiculous (baseboard, grout, drains, tile edging). There were also times when he bought something and asked for reimbursement. Most times he somehow lost the receipt but in the few instances when he did have it, I noticed things like mortar, a bucket, etc. that were supposed to be covered by the contract. - Yosif overlooked a lot of details and often told me I needed to do something or buy something the day he needed it. This was stressful - he's done plenty of bathroom renos! He just seemed disorganized and I was constantly asking if he could send me a list of steps or things to do, etc. - Yosif also miscalculated the scope of work and it felt throughout the project like he was trying to recoup those lost hours. At one point he told me I needed to pay to move some plumbing but then he never bothered to mention it again because he had moved on to the next add-on. He was also frequently quoting me a price but never writing it down so later he would quote a different number but when I corrected him, he couldn't remember the original conversation. For the most part he honored my memory but not always. - I felt like I was crew supervisor because I was constantly contacting Yosif about issues or unfinished work. The hole in the wall, the sloppy grout and caulk work, the door and baseboard that were never painted, the door handle they never reattached, etc. See below for the status of the work after 2.5 years. - The crew covered the floors and furniture pretty carefully at the beginning but got lax. I found a leftover lunch in the middle of my bedroom (hello?), they used a trash can for grouting, rather than vacuum the carpet, they swept it with a broom so the dust flew everywhere each night, there were footprints from the tile cutting all over my hardwood floors that I had to scrape to get clean. The list goes on. Yosif was always very apologetic and talked to his crew about each issue. Two and a half years later, I can speak to the long-term quality of his work. I've had a faucet I never use come loose, a leak, cracked grout on the floor and on the walls, and a leaking toilet. The toilet is the latest development and when I pulled up the toilet to replace the wax seal, I found a total mess of a flange that the crew had obviously never replaced. That was the last straw. Again, I feel like Yosif tries hard and doesn't have the easiest of jobs. I also appreciate how he was a sort of jack of all trades and didn't need to bring in other contractors. I wish (believe me - I really wish!) that my overall experience had been better.

    Sandy F.

    I cannot possibly say enough positive things about Alejandro and Franik and their crew. They built a gorgeous full bathroom in our basement in a difficult spot (under the stairs one one side, i-beams and metal poles in the way on the other). There was no plumbing or venting and they made it work. They had to jackhammer concrete to install the ejector pump and all plumbing, access pipes by opening up walls, and run crazy long venting. But they repaired, patched, and repainted so perfectly. They were professional, patient and true experts, assisting with layout, design, and detailing ideas the whole way through. If/when I have other projects - basement, kitchen, another bathroom, they are definitely my go-to team. And I intend to recommend them to neighbors, friends, and coworkers so grab them while you can. ;)

    Custom floor tile and new vanity.   I enjoy the look every day.  The drawers on the vanity actually work too!
    Andrew C.

    Yosif and his team renovated two bathrooms for me. They did a fantastic job. I strongly recommend them. My realtor told me that good contractors are hard to find, and I was lucky to find Yosif. Two things that stood out are Yosif flexibility and reliability. I was looking to save money here and there by reusing the bathtub and some other fixtures, and he was happy to accommodate. I was also impressed with how they got things done on a short schedule. And I can't leave out that I'm very impressed with the quality of the work too.

    Island counter with drawers

    Yosif and his team were amazing! I am very picky and am extremely pleased with the work they did. That says a lot! Yosif is a great guy and good to work with, and his crew was careful and professional. My new kitchen is fantastic. I highly recommend them to anyone. As with any small company there were a few miscommunications and mistakes, but Yosif made sure everything was addressed immediately. I am so pleased with my new kitchen and can't find anything to complain about at all! Thanks Yosif!

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    The Reico team helped me to create my dream kitchen...it was cheaper than the big box stores and…read moreyou get a more personal experience...very high quality products...Highly recommend

    Recently remodeled my kitchen and shopped the big box stores and a few other local and online…read morebusinesses. Visited the Reico showroom in Woodbridge. Shania greeted us and did a great job listening to what we were looking for and shared information about Green Forest Cabinetmakers. I was pleased to learn they are a supplier in Virginia and the cabinets are well made. We selected the shaker style in white. Dave came out to confirm my measurements and gave great recommendations for pullouts and other design features to enhance the kitchen. Delivery was excellent- friendly, timely, done with care. I did my own installation. Dave and Manny were very helpful when I had questions. Counters were properly installed by the subcontractors from Granite Visions. I had a few needs re: damaged items and installation instructions and they were very responsive. I was satisfied with the price, materials, delivery, and customer service. My only suggestion for improvement is to provide DIY installers with access to some installation resources, tech/spec sheets, etc. that may be more of need in the part of the manufacturer but as a retailer, I would lean on the supplier to provide more customer facing support. Just the same- I recommend Reico for your kitchen cabinet needs. You will be pleased.

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    My husband and I used Reico for our kitchen remodel and we are happy we did! I am a bit of a…read more perfectionist so I loved it that the staff was committed to meeting my high standards. Overall this company was great to work with and I have recommended them to many people! I have to be honest as this is what YELP is used for and I for one rely on feedback of others. I inadvertently posted on the wrong REICO - my apologies ! I was so happy with the REICO in Richmond on Tomlynn Street that I would bet Charlottesville is just as reputable and easy to work with.

    We recently remodeled our kitchen and master bathroom, on a tight schedule as I was pregnant. Our…read morecontractor recommended Reico for the materials. They have a lovely showroom, and the gentleman who helped us pick out our selections was great. However, after that our experience was disappointing. First of all, they gave us the wrong lead-times several times - they kept getting longer until eventually we were told that almost none (!) of our selections actually existed to be ordered. I can understand perhaps being surprised by one supplier - but to tell us that multiple items on their showroom floor, from multiple suppliers, were discontinued without their knowledge indicates a pretty big lack of attention on their part. We were working with Kara on our order; this was a very negative experience. She was irresponsible and inaccessible, failing to get us estimates anywhere near her promised timelines (i.e. weeks later) and failing to return multiple calls. She later explained that she was either traveling and/or working on bigger projects than ours that were consuming her time; when we asked who covered her for our questions, she seemed surprised and said "nobody." She seemed exasperated with us for wanting attention, and expected us to understand that we were low-priority compared to her other clients. We canceled our order and went elsewhere. Edited to add: Despite the posting date, this occurred in fall 2014. Once I finally posted my review - I had forgotten to post - the owner reached out to me immediately. He seemed very responsive and proactive.

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    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - Do not spend your precious time or hard-earned money here! Reico in…read moreSpringfield failed us from start to finish, and you'll regret it if you even consider visiting them with even your smallest renovation or upgrade project! 1. Our cabinetry order was placed late. Our Reico representative went on vacation without first completing our order, so that set up a massive delay from the start, considering that COVID-related delays were already a significant factor. 2. Pam is a very poor communicator. She would share one estimated delivery date, but then tell us what COULD happen, due to COVID delays. She continually gave mixed messages. Not only that, but she gave us status updates ONLY via e-mail. Some of her updates required actions from us by a certain time, but since we both have careers and obligations to our employers, we missed some of her messages until we accessed our personal e-mails during the evenings. She never just picked up the phone to tell us what we needed to do. She also treated our contractor horribly. 3. We ordered high-end very solid cabinets, but one drawer was damaged. It didn't close properly. Don't get me started on what it took to try to get THAT fixed or replaced! It STILL hasn't been remedied, and it's been MONTHS! I just don't get it! My husband submitted a scathing review of Reico from a survey he received via e-mail, and a Reico company official contacted him directly. He assured my husband that Reico would address our issues, but that has just not happened. No major renovation project goes perfectly smoothly. Stuff happens, but this experience with Reico was just ludicrous!

    David Calhoun the designer showed up on time this morning and spent a good deal of time measuring…read morethe master bathroom and the kitchen and offering various scenarios. I was impressed with his knowledge and ideas. Looking forward to what we can do together.

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    FINALLY, we received the last piece of the kitchen remodel puzzle! 4.5 month project that I was…read moretold would take approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Lol. At first we thought this company was awesome, than once we received the order we found that the corner cabinet wasn't put together properly and the trim for over the cabinets were missing. Called Reico and was told we would have to wait for another 6 to 8 weeks for them to be able to get another one out to us, along with the trim (they forgot to put on the initial order) First thought, if they know it takes that long, someone should be doing some sort of inspection before they send out to a customer. Where is the quality control? Mind you, we can't use water in our kitchen till the back splash is installed, which can't be installed till the corner cabinet is installed. 6.5 weeks go by and yeah, corner cabinet is received BUT no trim! Asked the Driver about the missing piece and was told there was no order for a piece of trim on his paperwork. So another phone call and low and behold, someone broke it before it left the warehouse. So guess what, another 6 weeks before we could receive that piece. 6 weeks come and go and finally we got a phone call that it would be delivered by Friday, no surprise we got a Text on Saturday apologizing for the delay, apparently it was delivered to the wrong address!!! Bottom line, I love my new kitchen, my husband did an awesome job, but I could never recommend Reico to anyone in the future. Any company that doesn't take the time to assure the best quality before it leaves the building does not deserve to be in business. And their idea of customer service is to tell you to basically suck it up. The other major issue I have with this company is that they want you to pay in full BEFORE you receive and have the opportunity to inspect. I guess they figure with their track record of quality control they would always be waiting for a final payment. The good news is, while waiting all this time for the cabinets, I got my house painted, wahoo!!

    My wife and I used Reico for our kitchen remodel. The designer did a great job and so did the rest…read moreof the staff. That being said we had so many issues with the cabinets that were delivered. About 30% of what we ordered was messed up. Dings, scratches and gashes in a large amount of them. We even had some issues with the replacement pieces we were sent being scratched or wrong item entirely. We are happy with our end result and the staff have been easy to work with, but I can not recommend them if you are trying to keep to any kind of schedule. Over all the price was good. Quality of cabinets were split. Green Forest Cabinets were good and we are pleased with them, but the more expensive Merillatt cabinets are really bad (do not get these!)

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