We hired Abode Construction to build us a new half bathroom and to redo our entryway. They were…read moreextraordinarily slow and disorganized in how they worked; they often went for weeks without communicating with us; and they refused to honor all of the parts of the contract that we all signed. It took them over a year and a half to complete a half bathroom/entryway. We met in person over the summer, but completing the estimate took them 4 months. It took an additional 6 months for them to get a county permit and start working, and then another 9 months to get the project mostly finished. Getting responses to calls, texts, or emails was very difficult. The only time I was sure I'd hear from the company was when it was time for them to collect a payment. Otherwise, it was common to wait for a week before hearing back from the either the lead contractor or the guy who did most of the work. At the end of the project there was still one task to do (swap out two window panes) and the contractor told us that it was not possible. The first window company I called said it was easy. The contractor refused to refund us the money for that task even though it was in the contract. We are owed over a thousand dollars and it appears that we will never see that money. To be fair, the work itself appears to have been done well enough, but Abode's lack of planning, communication and fairness would make us run from ever hiring them again.

Asked for an estimate for several projects and the first thing the owner/CEO Scott Saling asks when…read morehe arrives is if he can use an app called "Note Taker" . I said it was okay as long as it didn't take video only audio. I have a 32 year old nonverbal autistic son that has behavioral issues and may come down with no clothes on. He saw all the remodeling work that our house needed that was above and beyond the 3 rooms that I had requested estimates for and he was determined to get more measurements of the other rooms as well. After I clearly told him it was just the three rooms and pointed to the kitchen, dining room, and one bedroom I then leave him and he immediately goes into my bedroom which was not one of the rooms requested and starts holding his phone up scanning it. I got very angry and asked why he did that. I also explained if my house gets robbed the first thing I'm going to tell the police is that this contractor was very determined to hold his phone up and scan rooms in my house that I did not want scanned.

On 10/18/22 I asked for a rough budget number so I could start planning a big project for next…read morespring/summer. We wanted to cover approx. 12,000 sf gravel lane and driveway with asphalt millings. Mr. George gave me such a great price we ended up getting the job done as soon as we could get approval from our neighbors for the shared access. He answered ALL my MANY questions, explained exactly what we should expect, what maintenance we will need to do (very little). We signed proposal 10/31/22, product was delivered that evening, he completed the job 11/1/22. He and his crew used quality commercial equipment - placed millings with paving machine and rolled them with nice edges. Exceeds expectations. We will use him and recommend in the future. https://www.rgeorgepaving.com/

Richie did a wonderful job on our large driveway. He was accommodating to our schedule, was very…read morecommunicative, showed up on time, and was very professional. We are very pleased with the job and have received compliments from others in the neighborhood. This is the second time we've hired Richie for a driveway repaving, and we have been very pleased each time. I highly recommend him.

Manawood did an excellent job turning an extra space (dining nook) into extra storage and office…read morespace in our home. This allowed us to free up a whole bedroom and got us thinking of all the creative projects we can accomplish with their help. Just need an idea and they will bring it to life.

It was an amazing experience working with Jolibeth and the "Manawood LLC" team, she is very…read moreattentive to the customer's needs and concerns. I consulted with several different cabinetry companies, and faced some challenges along the way. So, it was a true blessing to find Manawood LLC through 'Thumbtack", though many others responded, I really had a good (complete) feeling about this company. Jolibeth was aware of my unfortunate experiences, and told me that she "had my back" and to "just trust the process'. She is a woman of a word, very kind and honest. The team, just as honest and hard-working true professionals, each working their crafts seamlessly. Their work was well planned and cohesively executed, when one part was complete the other started. Janet worked diligently repairing and painted the wall before cabinet installation. Omar confirmed the proper measurements before installing the cabinets; and a couple of hours into the process, Johnathan (electrician) arrived to install electrical outlets and lights in the cabinets. It's just beautiful! I'll just say, if you're looking for a company to build cabinets/closets etc., with honest and skilled employees? Look no further, you've found them here.

Mike designed and installed a custom wall unit in my living room last September. I had been looking…read morearound for a year, including at Theodore's, and could find nothing that was both pretty and fit my needs. Mike was amazing to work with - patient, creative, thorough and a really nice person. I had very specific wants and needs to fit a 65 inch tv and still have lots of room to put "stuff" and look beautiful in a somewhat small space. Mike "hit it out of the ballpark" in every way. He made many changes along the way to fit my changing needs. Every part of the very involved wall unit came out exactly as i needed. The wall unit is absolutely stunning and is practical and useful as well. It came out better than I had anticipated- like a work of art with quality parts. Designing custom furniture is labor-intensive and time consuming and Mike made the process as smooth as anyone could hope for. I would highly recommend Mike for any custom furniture needs. He is a treasure in the field! I would love to post a photo but don't know how

Mike came highly recommended by a designer from Theodore's Furniture in Georgetown. He built 2…read morecustom items for us. The first is a bench in our bay window area, complete with storage. The 2nd item was a very sleek, modern fireplace surround to replace our dated one. He helped coordinate the stone, fireplace replacement and the piece he built for us is really beautiful- all one piece, no seams. He's a very friendly man and he was personally there for both installs to make sure that everything was perfect. My husband and I need to find another project for him. He is on the higher end price wise, but for really quality custom pieces, we felt it was worth it.

I recently suffered some roof shingle damage from the 60 mph winds that passed through the area. I…read morereceived a recommendation for Sam's Home Improvement from a trusted friend and I decided to see if Sam was available. I phoned Sam and explained the problem.... He stated that he was working in the neighborhood and would come by to take a look. Within an hour he was on his ladder, on my roof, and assessing the situation. I had some extra shingles from an earlier roof replacement, and Sam proposed to use a few of them, as well as some adhesive to attach some other shingles that had not properly sealed on their earlier installation. Sam proposed a reasonable price, I accepted, and he stated he would return to do the work. Not eight hours later Sam showed up, with two additional workers, and they scaled my roof, replaced and reattached several shingles.... Job done, and apparently successful. I will increase this rating from 4 to 5 when the next windstorm shows his repair work is still holding fast :) I found Sam to be pleasant, responsive, and fair in his pricing. I have no qualms about trying to obtain his services in the future.

I found my interaction with the owner odd. His listing on Manta gives the impression that they are…read moreopen for lots of jobs. When I called he told me he was busy for 5 weeks and told me to call back in a month. Wasn't even interested in the job. Why would I call back in 4 weeks if he books up so easily. If he's too busy, then say so. If the job I was telling him about is work he doesn't want to do, just say so. Odd.

Prompt service. Came in with a crew of 10, installed 3 sliders and 3 windows in less than 4 hours…read more Polite, instructive on care. Appears to be high quality windows. I can tell the difference in our sunroom, less leakage of air. Highly recommend!

Great product, great service…read more I worked with my building management to replace sliding balcony doors and windows. OneSource came out for an estimate, providing recommendations for a replacement product, worked with me to get the selected option approved by our management board. A neighbor showed me her sliding doors installed by this company 5 years ago, they look great. So far, I am very happy with the end result and would highly recommend this company.

The Richie Madison team is amazing. I started decorating my room myself, but realized I needed help…read moreputting the finishing touches on it...that feeling of knowing what you want, but not really being sure of how to get that amazing look. Well, the team at Richie Madison did just that for me. After a consultation with the lead designer Tiara, we decided on the Personal Shopping package. This package would allow the team to look at my room and the pieces I currently had and shop for all of the finishing touches I needed including paint and wallpaper. And the results are amazing, I never want to leave my room. Oh, did I mention they did all of this without ever stepping foot into my home...yes, you read that correctly, the results are amazing and they never stepped foot in my house. If you are considering this team, do it, you will be so happy, I know I am!

A designer that listens to your inner needs and has an excellent sense of style! She can bring a…read moreroom to life.

Save your money and go to SK Cleaners across the street. I went here to have drapery dry cleaned…read more We were called early that the drapery had been damaged in the process, but was not very noticeable. We spent over $1,000 here, and the best they could offer was $35 off both of the damaged drapery, which cost $140 each. I was not aware of how low the discount was until after speaking with them. We were told that because of the age and sun damage it caused the tearing. The one area where the seam is damaged does not even face the window, so saying that was the issue is not true. Since we signed a waiver that they make every customer sign before, we are fully responsible for the damage. I understand, but to give us that small a discount is a joke for the amount of business we gave them. When we received the drapery and installed it again, the damage is very noticeable. Now I have to find somewhere to repair the drapery since they did not even offer to fix it. For the price, this place is a joke! I have gone across the street many times and never had an issue for a fraction of the price. I will never return here and make sure anyone I know never goes as well. Update: Found a place to repair. It is over $700 to repair, and they noted that the drapery did not look very clean either. We are now paying to clean again and repair because this dry cleaner SUCKS!

I had a very disappointing experience with Parkway Dry Cleaning.I entrusted them with a designer…read moregown worth $1,600, and it was returned to me with two visible holes and stretched fabric. The damage made the dress unwearable and was especially upsetting given its personal and financial value. When I contacted the company, their seamstress confirmed the fabric damage -- specifically referring to "yarn slippage" -- and explained that stitching the holes would only make them more noticeable. She removed some loose fibers, but the holes remain clearly visible and uncorrected. Although the seamstress mentioned in the email that the yarn slippage is not noticeable and removed loose fibers to hide it, the attached photo clearly shows the damage.When wearing the dress, the fabric stretches slightly in that area, making the spot look like an actual hole. This was not present before cleaning. I'm very disappointed with the result and the handling of the situation. In addition to the holes, the fabric was visibly stretched, and the dress no longer fits me. It feels like it has become at least half a size to a full size larger. This change is obvious and was not present when I dropped off the dress. I had inspected it carefully just days before, and I have photos to prove it was in perfect condition. Despite this, Parkway claimed they followed the care label and suggested the damage could have been caused by a weak area in the fabric or something like a purse strap rubbing against it prior to cleaning. This explanation was completely inappropriate -- the holes are located in areas of the dress where neither a purse nor a belt would make contact. In the end, they offered me a store credit for future cleaning services. However, that does not address the loss of an expensive and personally meaningful gown. A credit is not a meaningful solution when I no longer feel comfortable trusting them with any of my garments. I'm sharing this to caution others -- especially those considering sending valuable or delicate pieces. While the company may claim to follow care labels and procedures, in my experience there was no accountability when something went wrong. I've included photos of the damage (photos I did after they repaired), and below you can find a summary of our communication for full transparency.