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Avatar for Sino-American General Contracting
Sino-American General Contracting
4.8(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mason and his staff at Sino-American GC were a pleasure to work with. They renovated the bathroom, installed multiple doors throughout the DC condo, and installed a tile backsplash in the kitchen. The bathroom work was a complete remodel, the team installed all new finishes and fixtures in a timely manner, on budget and schedule, and with great care. I’m glad we had professional staff that could walk us through different scenarios for installation as the project work went along as dealing with uncertain existing conditions can be a challenge.. The tile work throughout the condo is flawless and by far our favorite. Not only was the team knowledgeable during construction, but gave us tips for maintenance as well after the project was completed."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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First Lady Home Trash Removal
4.3(
396
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very easy to communicate with, professional and responsive. Slight miscommunication when she arrived and saw construction debris, she initially said the listing did not include construction debris because of the weight (it costs more at the dump). We checked the deal listing and it specifically says it does include construction debris, but looking at reviews it seems like this has come up occasionally, and it may be a listing error that needs to be fixed. Ultimately she took what we had as it was a smaller amount. Quickly loaded all items, secured them well and left a clean workspace.
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Jiffy Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by Jiffy. They had to pull a new water line under my townhouse slab foundation to replace the leaking poly water line. Pete Kristiansen, who is very knowledgeable and experienced, knew exactly what needed to be done. Plus it was a fair price. Highly recommend them."
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+8

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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MJ Home Services LLC
4.0(
361
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went extremely well! They were punctual, hardworking and professional. It was necessary to dig up my neighbor's landscaping, so they were very careful to disturb only what was necessary and to restore everything to its original condition. They even replaced her broken underground downspout extension (which was draining into my basement!) without comment or additional charge. When my neighbor accused them of causing a problem, MJ was quick to respond and the team on-site made a point of apologizing to her in person. I don't think MJ caused the problem, so I was very impressed that they "went high" to investigate the matter and, as I said, apologize for the inconvenience she felt she suffered. The work they did inside to remove mold and seal the wall was thorough and neat. The gentleman doing the work cleaned up everything and took all of his equipment and trash with him. his is especially important since he was working with strong chemicals. My contact in the office was prompt to address anything I threw her way. It was easy to make payments online. Best of all - no sign of water in the basement since they were here!!"
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Tillerman Gardens LLC
4.2(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jesse and his team at Tillerman built a beautiful wood retaining wall along the back of my property, a fence around two-thirds of the yard, and two gates. Jesse was very responsive, punctual, and professional. The workmanship is great - prior to getting the wall, we were losing a quarter inch of yard every time it rained, but the retaining wall has stopped the erosion. The fence was raised a few weeks after the wall was installed, and the team completed the work in a day. After the fence was raised, we ran into some problems caused by the erosion that occurred prior to the retaining wall being installed, but Jesse promptly returned to deal with it. The fence looks beautiful. We would highly recommend Tillerman."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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General Remodeling Group
4.3(
83
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"We were very happy with General Remodeling Group's quality of work, pricing, and communication. From the start, Vidas (the general contractor who led our basement remodel and stairs replacement) was communicative and very transparent about what would work best, look best, and the timeline for the project. We have a child too, and he was willing to work around our schedule so that it never felt like we were going through a huge remodel (even though we were). All the guys on his team were great and very professional. They cleaned the work site every day, and kept everything tidy. They were conscious to keep drywall dust out of the rest of the house, and keep the work-site safe and accessible too. We were able to see the progress everyday! Vidas and his team really were a "one-stop shop". They completed all the plans for the remodel, took out all the necessary permits, and scheduled follow up on all the inspections/permit close outs. They gave us a schedule as to when things would be completed, and a pay schedule accompanied that. They were also very transparent with that pay schedule, saying what was included, and what was not. There were times when we opted for an improvement or item that was not in our contract, and we, of course, paid extra for it. But there were also times when their team did not spend the full allowance on a certain item or improvement, and they gave us credit back (this was refreshing, as I imagine not many other contractors would be so clear about their pricing)! Not only was the pricing and communication great, the final result was too. They had VERY SKILLED professionals for each job - carpentry, framing, drywall, plumbing, electrical, hardwood flooring - each task had an expert. They shared their thoughts, and often gave us options we didn't know we had in our remodel. They always shared what they would do, before they did it, especially if it wasn't in the original plans. The quality of work was excellent. We are very satisfied with our new basement and stairs, highly recommend General Remodeling Group, and will certainly use them again!"
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Sam & Sons Services
4.0(
144
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used/tried to use Sam and Sons a few times and their service went from excellent down hill each time. We had a great electrician do a number of install/repairs in the Spring of 2009. It was a bit pricey but professional and well done. Around Thanksgiving 2009, we requested a plumber who did good work and was scheduled and arrived promplty but was quite expensive. We also requested a estimate for additional carpentry/door repairs but never got the quote. We even called twice to follow up on the request and were promised a call back first within a few days then in few hours but never heard from them."
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Ace Lawn & Landscaping
4.4(
60
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted them via phone and left a message describing the job I wanted done . They phoned me a couple of days later and asked about the size of the tree and the location so they would know
what tools were needed. They said that sometimes they need to use the truck to pull the roots up. I gave them a description of the tree and its location and they quoted me a price of $210 over the phone. I sent them a picture via my iphone of the tree and the road in front of my house. They reviewed the picture and said they could do the job. I really appreciated discussing the job with them on the phone as another company I called did not.They said they could do it the next day in the late morning and I told them to come on out! They arrived at my house around 10 am and they were able to make quick work of the job. They  first cut the tree down with a chain saw and then dug the roots out with a pick axe and did not have to use the truck.They didn't damage any of the surrounding plants in my flower  bed. They also dumped some topsoil I had bought into the hole left by the roots. They took all debris with them and cleaned up my sidewalk afterward. They were very friendly and efficient. They did a great job!
 
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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