DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.)
About us
DHC is a Montgomery County based general contractor celebrating our 44nd anniversary this year. We specialize in leak diagnosis and structural repairs as well as performing routine home repairs and maintenance. We also offer Design/Build services. DHC is a preferred installer for SIMONTON windows and patio doors. Many of our customers tell us they could not find anyone to solve their structural problems except for DHC. We warranty our work, carry full insurance and screen our employees. All of our employees are cross-trained in many skills including carpentry, drywall repairs, roofing and siding repairs, door and window installation and much more. Our helpful and courteous office staff is available from 7AM-4PM to speak with you about your home improvement and repair needs. Our goal is customer satisfaction. We always hope that once you've tried DHC you'll never hire anyone else for your home repair/home improvement needs. No job is too small.
Business highlights
54 years of experience
Services we offer
BRICK AND FLAGSTONE REPAIRS, CARPENTRY, CONCRETE WORK, DOORS, DRYWALL, FENCES, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS, HOME INSPECTION, KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELING, PAINTING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, ROOFING, SIDING; WOOD, VINYL AND ALUMINUM, WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION, WINDOWS- preferred installer of SIMONTON windows and patio doors., WOOD DECKS AND SEALING
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.933 Reviews
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Chris M.
Aug 2018
DHC is on the pricey side charging $200 an hour for two people. I doubt each employee was even getting half that plus $75 for a service plus $200 for materials. Besides the pricing the employees were professional and courteous. They let me know what the issue was and where the leak was coming from which was a tear between the room and chimmeney. In the end, the work seemed of high caliber and everything was found fixed from the year, to the moldy wood, to the leak stain on the ceiling, and they cleaned up very well. We’ll see how well there work is when the next storm hits.
Response from DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.)
"Thank you for the positive review. We appreciate it when our customers take time to share their experience. We would like to clear up a few things that were mentioned in Mr. [Member Name Removed]'[Member Information Removed] review: 1) DHC is a general contractor with our own staff. We are fully licensed and insured. We have a one year workmanship warranty and have been in business for over 45 years. You get what you pay for! 2) We are prepared TIME WISE to repair a problem when we have an appointment. For a leak diagnosis (which this visit was) we cannot possibly know what'[Member Information Removed] wrong until we have investigated and in some cases hose tested. We cannot bring the required materials for a repair when we don't yet know what that repair is for! 3) This job was billed at time and materials. Our paperwork (offered to customers prior to confirming an appointment) clearly states that time to get materials is billable. We go to a supplier nearby for materials once we know what is required. If we discover a need for additional materials as we get deeper into a repair, then an additional trip to a supplier can be necessary. 4) This review shows a VA address. We do not service VA."
CM C.
Aug 2016
DHC arrived on time and after a cursory review, climbed into my attic and onto my roof. They located 2 leaks which they reported to me with pictures. They also reported that the other 'leaks' could be animal-related as the spots were oily. Gave them the go-ahead to repair the leaks and they left after 4 hours work - with everything cleaned up behind them.
Karen M.
Jun 2016
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Gordon F.
Feb 2016
DHC was responsive to my initial inquiry when other companies were not interested in a small job. The workers showed up as scheduled, were courteous, and did good quality work. The price was a bit higher than I hoped to pay. But again, other companies were not interested in this small job. I would use DHC again.
Keith M.
Feb 2016
Went very well
Jason D.
Jan 2016
Very well. The 2 repairmen were on time & very good. Company communicated well.
Rebecca G.
Nov 2015
Arrived early. Worked steadily and finished all within 4 1/2 hours.
Camille B.
Jul 2015
Mr Himmelfarb or one of his employees is always timely, accommodating and friendly. He has performed services for my mother, Nina Claicle for several years.
Philip G.
Feb 2015
Very well.
Mark C.
Feb 2015
unknown
Fred P.
Jan 2015
A crew of two technicians performed the repairs and gutter installation over a three (3) day period. Each day the crew arrived at 8am (+- 15 minutes) and told me what was going to be done that day. At the end of each work day: all scrap was collected into plastic bags, all tools were returned to company van and I received an invoice along with an itemized list of that day?s repairs. The foreman inspected the roof and used his smart phone to photograph several loose shingles so that I could see what needed to be repaired.
Jeff M.
Aug 2014
Great service- Called around 2 PM, they arrived by 5, done by 6:30. +
Roger F.
Apr 2014
They did a super job. They know their business. They took care of a problem I had fro years. Other contractors did not fix previously.
ALTHEA N.
Jan 2014
DHC was on time. They picked up the materials and went to work right away. Wilson patient and explained to me what they were doing and why. Later, they cleaned up well.
Philip G.
Jan 2014
Fine
Edward K.
Nov 2013
It wasn't an easy leak to find since it took a lot of water at a particular angle.
James H.
Sep 2013
28 year old Town house roof. I told DHC prior to the visit there was a leak. DHC reported the roof vent needed to be replaced and estimated $1100 (parts and labor, which included me paying them $190/hour to go to a roofing store to buy the material). I talked to the owner and let him know I thought I could get the whole roof replaced for $4K and asked him if it made sense to pay $1,100 for a single repair on an old roof. He was doubtful I could get the roof replaced for $4K, so I told him I would get a second opinion.
I just had it replaced for $3.2K by another reputable roofing company in Gaithersburg. I would not recommend these inspection services if you have any known issues with your roof. The inspection price does not go toward the actual issue, so if you have a leak, get someone that can give all the options (repair vs replace). As far as the inspection, I think DHC did a good job in inspecting the roof and applying calk in areas where it was needed, I just do not think they were prepared or interested in offering the most cost effective way to address the leak, and I think a single repair that was 25%-33% of the cost of a new roof was not good advice since the roof was so old and near end of life.
I just had it replaced for $3.2K by another reputable roofing company in Gaithersburg. I would not recommend these inspection services if you have any known issues with your roof. The inspection price does not go toward the actual issue, so if you have a leak, get someone that can give all the options (repair vs replace). As far as the inspection, I think DHC did a good job in inspecting the roof and applying calk in areas where it was needed, I just do not think they were prepared or interested in offering the most cost effective way to address the leak, and I think a single repair that was 25%-33% of the cost of a new roof was not good advice since the roof was so old and near end of life.
Response from DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.)
"This customer purchased an Angie's list "Roof Maintenance Big Deal" at the fixed cost of $149.00. Our "Deal" was to inspect the roof and perform a specific and limited list of services (listed in the ad) that did not include leak repairs. This offer covered maintenance only. Our customer knew, before we went to his home, that any additional work would be extra (charged at our standard time and materials rates) to the $149. When asked what the cost for the repair would be we quoted a ballpark cost at our standard time and materials rates. This rate would be for two fully insured techs to be harnessed up and work on the roof. It is also the cost for their time to obtain a shingle sample and go to a supplier for the correct materials to make the repair. Mr. (member name removed) had no materials for the repair so our crew needed to obtain them and we charge for our time - this is part of the job. If the roof was in need of replacement, our crew would have informed the customer of its condition. We offer this service and certainly recommend replacement when warranted. If the customer had requested a whole roof tear-off and replacement we would have sent our estimator to his home and offered a proposal for that job. We did not discuss replacing the roof with the customer. Since we do not know what materials the roofing contractor installed at this home nor do we know if that contractor is licensed, or insured, or if they warranty their work, we cannot comment on the cost of the roofing job. Other customers who purchased our Angie's list "Roof Maintenance Big Deal" had no issues with the "Deal" or the cost for other repair work."
Concepcion H.
Aug 2013
The workmen were very professional, punctual and clean up everything They did the repair on the outside and repaired the ceiling which was damaged by the rain. I recommend them highly and had used them before on another problem and will use again if ever we need them.
George T.
Jul 2013
They came on time and were very thorough in their work. I was pleased with their attention to detail.
Julie G.
Jun 2013
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Response from DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.)
"First, the Big Deal specified how steep a roof we would service without additional charges.. Anything over a 5/12 pitch required an additional charge and this roof was about a 10/12 pitch. A roofer would be required to use roof jacks and other equipment to work on this roof. This Big Deal was for maintenance requiring ladders to reach the roof. Second, unless a roof is flat or a hip-type they are all gabled. Third, this customer did mention the solar panels, but not how incredibly steep the roof is. We are able to service most homes with this offer. This was an extraordinarily steep roof. We appreciate the customer's willingness to accept our attempt to fulfill this offer to the best of our ability without putting our techs in danger and violating any safety codes."
GEORGE W.
May 2013
It all went very well. They arrived promptly every morning and worked hard, and efficiently, all day. I was impressed at the thoroughness of their prep work. They kept me informed as to their progress and were pleasant to deal with. I thought the pricing was reasonable, and they finished within three hours of their one-week estimate, despite finding additional damage as the work progressed. I recommend them and will use them again.
Sue M.
Apr 2013
Workers arrived on time, gave me an estimate and I approved. One worker went to get supplies while second worker started on job. They completed work as requested and haven’t had any problems so far.
ALTHEA N.
Mar 2013
I was extremely pleased with the results and will use them again in the future! They could have really ramped up the charges since I could not stick my own head into the hole in the ceiling below to see if there was damage, but they did not do this, for which I am very grateful.
Nancy S.
Feb 2013
Outstanding service - smart &nice guys.
Jim K.
Feb 2013
Dan Himmelfarb was very pleasant to work with. We spent roughly $1,300 to remove wet material and treat the wet basement for mold. The job was neat, the crew was courteous and cleaned the site well. It all went well.
DHC provided an estimate for an interior french drain system with a sump pump, two replacement windows and some related work preparatory to refinishing part of the basement. Primarily for cost reasons, we broke the job in several parts and proceeded with another contractor for the french drain system and a different one for the replacement windows.
DHC provided an estimate for an interior french drain system with a sump pump, two replacement windows and some related work preparatory to refinishing part of the basement. Primarily for cost reasons, we broke the job in several parts and proceeded with another contractor for the french drain system and a different one for the replacement windows.
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FAQ
DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.) is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.) accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.) does not offer free project estimates.
No, DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.) does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.) does not offer a senior discount.
No, DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.) does not offer emergency services.
No, DHC Repairs and Remodeling (Dan Himmelfarb Co.) does not offer warranties.