I normally do not take time to write reviews, but in a world where most are milling around like…read moresheep and customer service is near non-existent, I think it's important to recognize the exceptional. I have been working with Luis@LC Sprinklers & Lighting for several years now. He was not the original installer of my system, but has repaired/improved and maintained my system in that interim. He is organized, prompt and pleasure to work with. He gives expert advice and is reasonable in his craft. If you are in need of a reputable sprinkler/lighting contractor or are contemplating a change to a new one, with which you will be wholly satisfied, reach out to Luis@LC Sprinklers & Lighting. He is exceptional!

After spending our first summer at our new house with fresh new sod, we determined we needed a…read moresprinkler system. We spent that first summer moving an old-fashioned sprinkler head connected to our hose from place to place in trying to save our grass... it just wasn't a long term solution. After researching different sprinkler companies and getting different quotes, we decided to go with LC Sprinklers and Lighting. The owner, Luis, gave us a reasonable quote (comparable to others that we got), but he won us over with his knowledge of irrigation systems and his professionalism. He was responsive and patient with us in answering our questions as we had never owned a sprinkler system before. On installation day, Luis and his team installed the sprinkler system in one day! While we were nervous as to how our yard would look after being opened up for the installation, Luis and team did a great job putting it back together (see picture). After the installation, Luis did a walk through with us to explain the sprinkler system and how to run it with our phones. He was patient with us as we navigated the sprinkler remote app and asked a number of questions. We highly recommend LC Sprinklers and Lighting. Luis runs a great business!

Drainage and Erosion Systems has completed two large home projects for us, in 2018 and 2023. We are…read morevery happy with this company. David Arias and his team offered creative and constructive solutions during both project planning and execution. All involved--David, his field team (especially foremen Arcelio and Guardado) and office staff (especially Jessica) were each a pleasure to work with. Every aspect of our excavation, waterproofing and hardscaping was completed impeccably. The crew arrived right on schedule, communicated effectively and worked fast, clean and neat and did everything as estimated, and more. There were no surprises and we're delighted with the results--will use them again anytime their services are needed.

We have been using DES since 2007 for few mitigation projects in our backyard. They are our address…read morefor anything drainage, errosion, and water. The entire process, from consultation (Robert), through scheduling (Jessica), the end result (their wonderful crews), and the final walkthrough (Robert, again) is seamless. We haighly recommend them.

Dennis did an excellent repair job for us. I highly recommend him. He was knowledgeable and easy to…read morework with,.

Absolutely reckless company with drivers who fail to yield and road rage. Based on the amount of…read morebody damage on their company van, not the first time either their employee fails to yield at a stop sign. Think -- do you really want to do business with a company where they can't even keep their mobile billboards (vans) in tip top condition? Do you want to do business with a company whose reckless actions may one day kill your family? Or whose employees are full of rage?

We were extremely happy with Carlos and Advanced Irrigation and Lighting. Carlos arrived promptly…read moreat our appointment time to start up and make certain our irrigation system was functioning properly. Thankfully due to reliability issues with the previous irrigation company that we'd used we had to find a new company. Carlos showed us how the main irrigation pipe was installed at an angle and basically the irrigation back flow valve was forced into the PVC pipe and the possibility of it cracking under pressure and flooding our basement was extremely high. Carlos did a perfect job of fixing that and solved any other small issues with our irrigation system which is now working perfectly. Everyone from this company has been very professional and responsive. We highly recommend Carlos and Advanced Irrigation and Lighting.

Advanced Irrigations team are professional, knowledgeable and amazing. We are so happy with our…read moresystem .We install a new system last year and we are so happy that we found this company for the job. I would like to thank them for the amazing service, and I will highly recommend to my friends and neighbors.

We first used DD 22 years ago to waterproof our basement. Recently we noticed some mold. We called…read morethem to come out and take a look, as there is a lifetime warranty their work. Antonio found that one of our sump pumps was broken, resulting in some moisture build up, and the associated mold. All that needed to be done was some minor mold remediation and replacement of the pump. Contrast that with two other estimates we had obtained (before we remembered the warranty) that didn't find the faulty sump pump, and wanted to replace drains and do major mold remediation for thousands more dollars, rather than just treating the moldy area. To top that off, I called on a Friday, they were able to come by and assess the situation the same day, and do the work the following Monday! No waiting!

We've used this company three different times for various foundation‑related issues, and every…read moreexperience has been exceptional. Their team is consistently professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Most recently, we needed their help to repair a support post under our outdoor deck that had begun to rot due to poor drainage. They not only fixed the structural issue quickly and thoroughly, but also installed a proper drain to prevent the problem from happening again. Their pricing has always been very reasonable, especially considering the quality of their work and the speed of their response. It's rare to find a company you can trust repeatedly, but they've earned that trust every single time. Highly recommend.

Having an old house means dealing with new issues - such as water coming into our crawlspace…read more Brendan, Chad, and the whole team did a great job of laying out what was happening, answering our questions, and ensuring that we were satisfied with the work. If you're like we were - facing unknown water issues/smells coming from your crawlspace, I would highly recommend contacting Value Dry.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pPnhHNvgP4zQYoVnJO3QH2wNIMW9iCe/view?usp=drivesdk…read more ONE STAR -- HOMEOWNERS SHOULD BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS BEFORE HIRING VALUE DRY Value Dry's response is long on personal attacks and remarkably short on answers to its own written documents. I stand by my review. My experience with Value Dry Waterproofing was deeply disappointing and, in my opinion, professionally and ethically unacceptable. I hired Value Dry for approximately $12,000 of foundation, masonry, sill/bearing, debris-removal, and structural-support work associated with getting my house properly back onto its foundation. I paid approximately $8,000. The agreed work was not completed. The most important facts are not allegations. They come from Value Dry's own written communications. JULY 13, 2026: Value Dry President James Ketterer met with me and prepared a written agreement addressing work that still remained. JULY 14, 2026: Mr. Ketterer put the remaining work in writing, including: * Installation of two Lally columns * Removal of the existing block columns and associated debris * Patching 12 openings with block/cement * Removal of concrete debris He also wrote that Value Dry was "working to bring your project to completion as agreed to in the agreements dated 6/20 and 7/13/2026." Those are Value Dry's words. Mr. Ketterer also acknowledged in writing that Value Dry's employee had not followed the proper change-order procedure. He explained that the unforeseen work and associated costs should have been detailed in writing and presented to me for my signature before proceeding. That admission is important. During the project, demolition and foundation-related work had already occurred when I was subsequently told that another approximately $1,500 would be required to restore openings. I disputed that charge because I had not approved it beforehand and asked Value Dry to explain in writing why that work supposedly fell outside the original agreement. This is exactly why written change orders exist. A homeowner should not be placed in a position where part of the house has already been opened or demolished and only afterward be confronted with an additional charge that was never approved in advance. Value Dry's Vice President of Operations subsequently confirmed that a crew was scheduled to return on July 21 to continue the work. Then something changed. JULY 17, 2026: Before the scheduled return date arrived, Mr. Ketterer canceled Value Dry's return, stated that Value Dry would perform no additional work, and declared that the payments already received represented adequate compensation for "the work completed." Those words matter. He did not say that all agreed work had been completed. In fact, only three days earlier, Value Dry had specifically identified work that still remained and stated that it was working to bring the project to completion. That is the central contradiction Value Dry should explain. Instead, its public response attacks me personally, discusses another contractor, speculates about my motives, and characterizes my communications as "harassment." None of that answers the documents. If Value Dry is going to publicly accuse a customer of threatening its president, then it should state exactly what was allegedly said, when it was allegedly said, who witnessed it, and what contemporaneous documentation supports the accusation. Yes, the July 13 discussion became heated. I have acknowledged that. But what happened afterward is highly significant: Value Dry still memorialized an agreement, identified remaining work in writing, acknowledged a failure in its change-order process, scheduled a crew to return, and continued discussing completion of the project. That documented sequence is difficult to reconcile with the dramatic characterization Value Dry is now presenting publicly. Value Dry also suggests that I demanded work beyond its obligations. Again, its own July 14 written communication says otherwise regarding the columns, openings, demolition, and debris work that Value Dry itself specifically identified as remaining. Value Dry further claims that the amount of money it retained was "fair and reasonable." Then provide the accounting. Show: * The total amount Value Dry retained * The work actually completed * The labor attributable to that completed work * The materials attributable to that completed work * The value assigned to each completed item * The work Value Dry acknowledged remained unfinished * The value assigned to that unfinished work Calling an amount "fair and reasonable" is not the same thing as demonstrating that it was fair and reasonable. Maryland Judiciary Case Search also publicly displays numerous court case entries involving VALUE DRY LLC / Value Dry Waterproofing over a period of years. To be clear, the existence of a court case does not itself establish wrongdoing, and I am not claiming that every case was decided against Value Dry. Anyone inte

Gus and his team were excellent. They renovated our basement and showed up every day on time and…read morecompleted the project in less time than predicted. We could not be more happy with the quality of their work, which was priced very reasonably. Gus has great taste and provides helpful options when picking out light fixtures, finishes, paint colors, etc. He asked us in advance for ideas of our style and all of his suggestions were spot on - we could not be more grateful to have a beautiful, functional space to host guests and relax and recommend them to all our neighbors! We will be calling Flood Masters for future work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Most knowledgeable and well priced service in the industry. I have been around commercial and…read moreresidential construction for the better part of 15 years and this company far surpasses the quality and service of any other company I've seen. They also have a renovation arm of the business that will help rebuild what has been destroyed. This is my only recommendation I make to anyone, for this line of work.

Independence Landscaping was contracted with VDOT for snow removal in the Lorfax neighborhood…read moreduring the January 2026 snowstorm. Snow removal was difficult due to the amount of snow and the icing that followed combined with extreme cold. Lorfax streets provided additional challenges. I had the pleasure of meeting Eswin Yanes Perez who was working as a plow operator. Eswin, despite having worked long days under difficult conditions, committed to clearing Wells Road. Eswin took pride in his craft and cleared the road all the while taking care not to block in driveways! A fantastic job by Eswin, and Independence Landscaping. As a realtor in the area, I have opportunity to recommend companies to clients and often find myself in a position to recommend landscapers and similar professionals. If the entire company is as good as Eswin, Independence is on the top of my list!

Requested estimate and the acreage they quoted was a lot more than we have. Rey expensiveread more