I typically do not submit reviews online for anything. However, I must report my extreme…read moredisappointment with a recommended contractor from the 2025 Best Pick Report for Howard County Maryland. The company at issue is Clarksville Construction Services, Inc., 7380 Coca Cola Dr, Hanover, Maryland. It is listed under Handyman Services. The company business model is oriented toward profit while conveying a perception of quality. They claim that estimates are free and that a minimum of $500 per job is required. In reality, a salesman does a site visit to gather details and a proposal is provided. An open-ended contract is developed where the initial visit is done at substantial cost ($800 in my case) and change orders are then generated to do the real work required (at substantial additional cost). The salesman did not demonstrate any real knowledge of the construction industry and even used incorrect terminology. A two man crew was on site for 1 hour 15 minutes (at $800, that equates to a labor rate of $320 per hour). They needed a re-explanation of the issue and they did minimal, poor quality work and left the site with the intent to issue a change order for additional work. I have done many home improvement and construction projects and am knowledgable. The primary issue is a gap on outside exterior corners of the chimney which extends 16 feet above the roof and requires caulking. The proposed work included inspection of the chimney, chimney cap and caulking of flashing. A minor visual inspection of the chimney was conducted. The chimney cap was NOT inspected. Caulk was applied very poorly (see photo) on flashing at the base of the chimney only and NOT in the vertical gaps or at the cap where needed. The crew arrived with completely inadequate gallon jugs of water to perform a leak test. I convinced them to use my garden hose. No leak was detected. Instead of fixing the problem I requested, they did minimal peripheral work and tried to sell me a new roof which is not the issue and is not yet needed. I contacted the company in a non-threatening manner and requested a discount. They refused to offer even a minimal discount. The $800 cost is above the advertised $500 minimum cost and is substantial. However, I am not interested in engaging in arbitration and additional legal fees. I also have a neighbor who has had a similar experience.

Clarksville Construction is the WORST contractor I have ever worked with. From day one, the project…read morewas a complete mess. The quality of the work was terrible, filled with mistake after mistake. The job involved installing a new door and replacing wood with PVC panels around the bay windows and the chimney box -- a relatively simple project, one would think. However, it was anything but simple for Clarksville Construction. Find a better contractor and save yourself all these problems. If you know of any, please add them in the comments. Here is a list of some of the problems encountered. 1. On the first day, the crew did not bring a generator, which caused the circuit breaker to trip repeatedly. 2. On the second day, a drill was left on top of the chimney, which was very dangerous. My neighbors noticed it. They also commented that the crew's performance led them to decide not to use Clarksville Construction for their future projects. 3.I observed that a section of cracked 2x10 wood was used, despite my instructions to the crew not to use such materials. 4. Poorly hung plastic around the door allowed a significant amount of dust to enter the house. 5. Communication with the crew was very difficult. I can't imagine how anyone who doesn't speak any Spanish would manage. 6. The new door did not fit, necessitating the cutting of a section of the wall. 7. They failed to order a screen door and realized this 4 days into the job. 8. The crew worked on the door until almost 7 PM one evening, at which point I had to send them home. 9. There were dark marks on the entire chimney siding. 10. Scratches were noticed on the floor in the entryway. 11. There were marks on the interior wall next to the door. 12. A stain was found on the rug. 13. There was a 1.5-inch gap at the bottom of the chimney box. 14. The wrong screen door was ordered, delaying delivery by 2 more weeks. 15. Insulation was not properly installed under the window boxes, resulting in my furnace running continuously. The crew returned on February 6th, 2026, to address these issues. 16. OVER four and a half months have passed since this project was to be completed. Unbelievably poor and completely unacceptable! Zero stars.

Luis did an outstanding job resurfacing my deck with new Trex boards and replacing the steps. He…read morealso suggested important ways to improve the structural integrity of my 35 year old deck. He was professional, reliable, and paid great attention to detail throughout the project. The finished result looks fantastic, and the workmanship is top-notch. He communicated clearly and completed the work efficiently without cutting corners. It's not always easy to find someone who combines quality work with fair pricing, but Luis absolutely delivered. I would highly recommend him for any deck or general handyman work and would not hesitate to hire him again.

Incredible job helping with our deck. He cleaned up, replaced some boards, and painted our patio…read moreexactly as we needed. Luis was super responsive, fair priced, and got the job done quickly. Will absolutely hire him and his team again.

Repaired 2 areas 3x4 inch holes in wall and plaster at the corner of a window tgst broke off. They…read morefilled, patched, sanded, got the matched paint color at the store and painted areas. Did a good job and were fast. My room is small with a king size bed so not a lot of room to work in with a room filled with furniture. They cleaned up after the sanding and smoothing the wall. After they left, I discovered some paint in 3 areas, but I was able to clean it off. Of course it would have been best if I had covered the floor and furniture prior to the job. I wasn't ready. Overall, great job!

I met with Mario yesterday (mother's day). He was professional in all respects while doing a…read morethorough of the work to be done on my desk. He carefully measured and inspected the deck from top did to the bottom side before we discussed the project. I am now awaiting his response and proposal. I have high hopes for Mario, but I will post a complete review following any work that he completes.

I had a few repairs and upgrades that I needed done before putting my house up for sale. After…read morereaching out to several contractors, I decided to go with D&W. Weder and his team went above my expectations and completed all the work, including some last minute additions, in a timely manner. They were also extremely reasonable in price. I would reach out to D&W again should I need any extra work done

I couldn't be happier with the outside house work that was done! The attention to detail, quality…read moreof craftsmanship, and professionalism really stood out. Everything from the cleanup to the final touches was handled perfectly. My home looks fresh, clean, and well cared for it's like a complete transformation. The job was finished on time and the results exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their curb appeal or get outdoor projects done the right way!

IT was fast and furious- they came in like gangbusters. I…read moreliked their style of communication, which is extremely important with so many details. They went above and beyond to make my place amazing.

When I was looking for a company to do some much needed work to the exterior of my house, I knew I…read morewanted it to be a local one but beyond that, I had no idea what other sort of credentials I should pay attention to. But then I spoke to Valerie and she is just so warm and friendly that I immediately got the best vibes. Wes and his partner then came out to do a free consultation to evaluate a few projects I needed done and were nice enough to give me different quotes for each. As someone who has to do proposals for their job, I can appreciate how tedious this step is and so I really appreciate that small gesture! The quotes were fair and reasonable and as soon as I signed off, the work was scheduled instantly. One thing that really stuck out to me, aside from the frequent updates from my girl, Valerie was when Wes called me to ask about HOA regulations for the railing I had replaced, as he noticed that all of the houses in my neighborhood (because he drove around to look on his own accord!) hafnd a different railing that I ordered. He wanted to bring it to my attention so I did not end up paying a ton of money for work that my HOA could potentially make me redo. I just think that is a the kind of service that builds trust. The work they did was fantastic. Any concern I had was quickly addressed and taken care of. I honestly could not have asked for anything more and they will definitely be my very first call for any and all future home projects!

I worked with C&J Home Renovation for a living room remodel and roof replacement. C&J did excellent…read morework and I would recommend working with them. Cesar did a great job in accessing the project and making suggestions on how to implement the designs. Jose did excellent work in remodeling the ceiling and roof. Excellent workmanship and very professional.

Had a few requests, they did exactly what I wanted at a decent price and in good time. Would use…read moreagain.

Timely communication. Fixed the shutter that was loose and also checked to make sure the others…read morewere in good shape.

Sam was great. He gave me the estimate the day after I messaged him on yelp. The price was fair,…read moreand he did the work very quickly. He fixed a gutter downspout that had come off, and he reattached a stair railing the was improperly installed. I am definitely going back to him if I need anything done.

Siddiq and his crew are very thorough and did a great job at redoing the basement dry wall from…read morewater leak work.

Had the best experience with Siddiq! We really think his worked helped us to sell my former home…read morefor over asking. Siddiq's pricing was competitive, c​ommunication was really great. ​He was great at helping us prioritize what to do (& not do) to prep for selling the house. And when we had unfortunate issues with a subcontractor, Siddiq stepped in to connect us to somebody else (over a weekend!) that we ended up really really liking. One of the big parts was updating the electrical system, & it passed city inspection the first go around. His team did an excellent job with minor repairs & painting to make the inside & outside ready for sale. We have already recommended him to 2 friends who also had great experiences with him. We would absolutely bring him in for future work.

So after looking at the impressive web-site I decided to give them a call. Ater a short discussion…read morewas told that they don't do any crown molding /base board or doors, and only do paint and walls. shame , not really a "Total remodeling company" this is from their website: The Rule4 Lite Carpentry Team can handle the following services and upgrades to your home: *Crown Molding Installation *Wood Rot Repair & Replacement *Window & Door Replacement *Remodeling Projects (Bookcases, Cabinets, Walls, etc) *Tile & Flooring Work The same Rule4 work ethic can be applied to all these projects - It's not Done 'til it's Done - guaranteed. -- well you have to take a job first and then be done with it! sorry, either poor advertising or poor receptionist!!

We found Rule 4 in the Super Pages and walked into the location "cold" - no appointment and had no…read moreidea what we were walking into - we just intended to collect information. We were immediately ushered into a conference room where gentlemen from the building arm and the architectural arm sat down with us to find out what we needed. After a thorough discussion, they told us Don Moran was the "small jobs" (our jobs didn't seem small to us, but in the larger scheme of things, we understood why it did to them) supervisor and would be in touch. We were impressed with their time but didn't really believe we'd hear anything. Within a couple of hours, Don called, and our lives changed irrevocably and for the better. He arrived when he said he would, listened carefully and looked at our major renovations through the eyes of an expert and found things we hadn't noticed. He measured, estimated and within a week, we had accepted the estimates and had a contract and a schedule that met OUR needs and OUR timeframe. Once the work began, it was done with what we've come to know as Rule 4's typical behavior - on-time, on budget and on schedule with excellent results. Phase I took 6 days and Phase II took 4 days. We got 2 weeks in between to unpack the downstairs and pack up the upstairs - our request. In ten working days, we had our roof and siding repaired, deck and deck furniture stained, the outside power-washed, every wall painted, every ceiling re-blown, every floor recovered, new kitchen countertops installed including a new sink and disposal, new plumbing for all three toilets, two tub/showers re-grouted and re-sealed, all windows cleaned of dirt and mold, windows re-caulked and painted on the outside and inside, all outdoor trim and the front door painted, the porch pole replaced, new coach lights by door and garage, and innumerable small repairs made (leaky faucets leak no more, a light over the soaking tub that has been off for years is back on, a new sill for a window that leaked and leaks no more, new door stops, new front door hardware and the door fits again, a new lighted doorbell, etc.). We told Don our budget and he made everything fit. He provided sound advice on our selections for paint and flooring, always making sure we were happy with the choices. His integrity, honesty, sense of humor and knowledge of all aspects of the work were invaluable. We knew nothing and had to place total trust in him. We were not disappointed. The workers were friendly, considerate, helped with jobs beyond their scope (helped us move some furniture upstairs to downstairs that we couldn't move ourselves) and were absolutely skilled and trustworthy. And in every place I look, I see extras that Don noticed and provided - the sink 2 inches deeper than the one it replaced, the doorstops purchased to match the new front door hardware - on and on. His eye for detail and his commitment to our satisfaction exceeded all expectations. I have an insufficient vocabulary to adequately describe our experience or Rule 4's (Don's) performance - stellar, outstanding, painless, thorough, economical.... It barely begins to describe the experience. I was terrified to start down this road and now, barely 3 months after starting to think about it, I'm sitting in what amounts to a completely new home, no longer worrying about leaks whenever it rains, admiring and enjoying my beautiful deck, and proud to have people come to my home after years of avoiding company. And it took Rule 4 only ten working days to accomplish it all - who are these people anyway??? My super heroes for sure! Thank you, Rule 4 - and many MANY kudos and thanks to Don Moran who, for us, IS Rule 4!!!

My living room ceiling was leaking and I assumed it came from the window in the bedroom above. I…read morehad a couple of contractors come out, Mr. Everything was the only company that actually tried to pinpoint why the leak was happening. Since he was fixing the window, the crack, and painting the ceiling, I asked for a quote to paint 2 of the rooms downstairs and install baseboards in my kitchen. I thought the estimate was reasonable (painting ceilings is not easy). The work was done in 3 days by one person. He took his time, cleaned up behind himself, and did a wonderful job. Honestly, the baseboards he installed in the kitchen were done neater than the ones in the living room installed by a flooring company. I would definitely reach out to this company when I need something done in my home.

we found Mr Everything via local add and have used them for several projects since in 2025 one…read moreafter the other. starting with a new company is very difficult but their honest work ethics, fair pricing, great communication earned our trust in no time. Anderson has a team who handled kitchen back splash, new sink mount, cabinet painting, wood floors refinishing , large shed assembly w floor, fence installation, bathroom plumbing issues and furniture assembly for us. we highly recommend this company and will use them for all our projects big or small. Thank you.