We hired DD&P to replace the wooden floorboards on our townhouse roof deck. After getting several…read morebids, theirs was the most competitive. Junior and his crew installed composite, low-maintenance boards and replaced support beams where necessary. The project moved along at a reasonable pace considering the scope, and the team remained professional throughout. Overall, a solid experience. --Geoffrey B., Washington, DC

From the owner: We offer a variety of tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of our clients so that…read morethey can take advantage of the full spectrum of Washington, DC's outside weather. As a leading deck builder in Washington, DC, we believe in providing quality, value, and service. We specialize in creating beautiful outdoor spaces may be created thanks to our in-house construction team and our distinct design vision.

Just had to write a review for this company. My toilet needed fixing - constantly running or making…read morea consistent whining noise when flushed. Not cool. Reached out to several companies - only DC Handyman called me back. And thank goodness they did! First of, their desk is run by Chastity. Whatever they are paying her, they should pay more. Having dealt with several home repair issues this summer, I've called several specialty repair shops, and none of them have someone as professional and customer centric as Chastity. From that first interaction, she gave me confidence in the company. The estimate was more than I was expecting ($425 for 2 hours of work), but Chastity was able to explain costs and expectations so well that I decided to just have faith. You get what you pay for, right? Next, I met Avishay and his crew. They took a look at my toilet and thought that a replacement of the tank hardware would fix the problem. Except when they tried to remove the parts, it turns out this particular toilet is an all-or-nothing type, as in the tank part that was the problem can't be removed. It was looking like my only option was a full replacement of the toilet. Yikes! I was busy researching how much does a new toilet cost, but Avishay continued to work on the part. He figured out how to open the part and tried a variety of fixes (cleaning, tightening, etc) to get it to work. After about 40 minutes of work - it did! He was able to take my very finicky and specialized toilet and work some magic. I would expect the average repairman would have just said it wasn't worth it, and advised me to just get a new one. But Avishay was determined, and I am very grateful. Chastity followed up with me after the work was done to confirm my satisfaction and confirm final cost. At the end of it all, I was charged $250 for an hour of work, and my toilet is fixed! I am delighted, and I will definitely be keeping this company on file for my next repair job.

I went with DC Handyman because I trusted them when they said despite higher than market prices,…read morethe quality would be assured. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The job was quite simple, replace kitchen flooring with material provided. The team at DC Handyman confidently said they could do this then proceeded to butcher my floor. There were large gaps, ripped sharp edges, curved lines. The workers used no straight edge, no measurements, and no wood filler while destroying all the material. They could tell we were appointed with the job and left anyway saying there was not much they could do. I requested someone else complete the work, they said someone would come out but after follow ups, this never happened. I requested a partial refund then sadly they stopped responding. I gave them plenty of time to reach back out to me, instead they moved on and ignored my messages.

I hired Chiko's for four projects which they completed all in one day. Beautiful patch and paint…read morejob of some damaged drywall; caulking of a window frame in a shower, painting of a sad-looking wrought iron patio set, and digging out clay soil along a driveway fence strip that was unsuitable for growing a flower bed. There was great communication all through the process and I felt the pricing was very reasonable. Now that I know they do much larger projects as well, I will be hiring them again.

Chiko and his crew knocked out a bunch of projects we had around the house, including replacing…read morecement stairs, replacing the bathroom faucet, installing new door sweeps, and some routine maintenance like gutter cleaning and dryer vent cleaning. The team was efficient, attentive, and did quality work. Will keep Chiko in mind when we have another projects that needs doing.

Deck Daddy ripped me off for $5800. They started my deck but never came back to fix all the…read moreissues. They sprayed my house and left all kinds of gaps in the work. Very shoddy and shady. He never returned any of my calls or messages. I'd sue if I could get a good address. Anyone that can help please email me at danielw65@aol.com Thanks Bill

WE contracted with Deck Daddy late last fall. They came out , pressure washed my deck, and applied…read morea coating not advertised in their procedure. The coating started to wash off in the next rainstorm and has continued to wash off. They have my money and they do not return my calls, emails, etc., leaving me with a mess. They seem to have completely disappeared. I have turned to the Consumer Protection Agency of the attorney General's Office for help. Do not deal with this company. Tom Endler Linthicum, Md.

Mike did an amazing job repairing our leaky basement window! I reached out via email to show some…read morepictures of the damage. He replied back with an estimate and some times he could come out. He showed up on time, examined the window with me and laid out a plan for the repair. After working on it for a bit he brought me back down for an update: there was a lot more water damage than we expected. We made a new plan to replace more of the frame. There were a couple more surprises that kept expanding the job (more rotten wood, an old rats nest in the wall above the removed window, brick damage caused by the rotten beam bowing and not supporting the bricks above the window properly). The job ended up being a lot bigger and more expensive than expected (2.5 day job rather than 0.5 day; billing is by the hour and very straightforward), but I couldn't be happier with the work and the process. Rather than a quick patch job I ended up with a solid, long-term fix. Here are a few more reflections on working with Mike: -Great communication. Mike gave me frequent updates, walking me through what he found and what the options were. -I never felt like I was being upsold. Mike was very collaborative and empathetic when showing me problems and discussing solutions. -Mike's knowledge and skillset goes deep. If this had been a simple window sealant job with a frame board replacement I'm sure he (and probably lots of other handymen) would handle it great. But as we peeled back the onion and found more complexity it became clear how well he understands houses and how to make them work the way they're supposed to. Mike and Renaissance will definitely be my go-to for future handyman / painting / renovations needs. Thank you Mike!

On May 30th, Mike Jones came to fix the light switch that controls the recessed lights in our…read moreliving room. We provided the replacement switch. We suggested that he turn off the circuit breaker but he said there was no need. He took the light switch off and got shocked. Mike continued and the lights went on. We Venmoed him $140 for time and labor. Twelve hours later, the LR ceiling lights went out along with two lamps that had been working perfectly before Mike's repair. We called him. He told us to buy another replacement switch and said he would return to fix it. He didn't We e-mailed him three times, asking that he refund the money we paid. It's now July 8th. He has never answered. We have hired a licensed electrician to ensure Mike's fix did not make the wiring unsafe, install new wiring if it isn't, to repair the light switch and the blown outlets. We intend to pursue this further and, should we ever receive the refund due us, we will add an update. We cannot recommend Renaissance Handyman & Painting and hope this review saves someone else a bad experience.

Monumental Contractors is a wonderful company. They sent a few masons to rebuild our brick garage…read morethat had been smashed by a massive oak tree. These guys were truly exemplary! They were excellent masons, their work was impeccable, their attitudes, positive, friendly, and very hard working. My rating on your 1-5 scale is a 10!

I love Monumental Contractors. They are VERY PROFESSIONAL, FAIR and HONEST. I had my bathroom…read moreremodeled and had new carpet and paneling installed in the basement. The work was excellent. I was always able to rely on them. In particular, AL RIVERA is a super smart contractor and always wants to do the job right. He found mistakes made by the original builder and repaired them. Al is the BEST!!!

I hired Mulcay Brothers to repaint my exterior trim on my 1930s Colonial house. They did such a…read moregreat job, I am still blown away. The made sure the weather conditions were appropriate for painting, did a thorough job priming the old wood and repairing any areas with rotted wood, caulking the sides to prevent water intrusion and did an awesome job with the painting. Lots of great prep work and strong attention to detail. They were recommended by a neighbor and I would absolutely use them again.

I had never used Mulcahy Brothers Painting before and decided after 3 bids that they seemed priced…read moreright and the most professional. They finished the job within a week to accommodate my travel schedule, showed up on time every day, cleaned up and put away ladders, etc every evening. All of the surfaces were cleaned prior to painting, according to the contract. There is a lot of detail on the 100+ year old cornice, and I was skeptical at first, but it was painted better this time than before. Eduardo and the team were a pleasure to work with too!