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Last update on May 05, 2025

Reviewed in July 2016
The biggest issue was the communication related to subcontractors. It was not stipulated well in the contract.
Kitchen Saver
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Reviewed in March 2017
First appointment they didn't show. Second appointment they sent a representative woman who was not going to do the work but evaluated the extent of services needed and was supposed to get back to me with a site visit but never called.
CGI Home Solution LLC
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Reviewed in December 2015
All went well very professional and helpful. The person that was sent was a subcontractor a take it but Juan was very good and did a great job.
Murphy Family Electric
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Reviewed in October 2010
Most of the interaction was with the subcontractor. Kand B Factory staff was very easy to work with and very professional.
KITCHEN & BATH FACTORY INC
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Reviewed in May 2018
The initial appointment went well; however, the contractor ended up being dishonest and extremely aggressive and rude. AHS is a home warranty program that charges an initial service fee for a contractor to come to the house to fix common maintenance problems. The issue was a leaky pipe...
Livegreen Plumbing Services, Llc
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Reviewed in April 2014
Good folks, skilled and friendly, but need a lot of reminding. Subcontractors who took down and replaced ceiling also good.
Bethesda Systems
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Reviewed in July 2014
Some of the work was initially installed incorrectly. When the supervisor came out, I could tell that he was mortified and immediately swung in to action to get things rectified. In a day when many refuse to be accountable for their work, I was incredibly impressed with the humility and honesty...
TriState Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2017
No complaints, prompt, polite and left the area clean. Definitely would recommend them. No subcontractors, they did the job themselves (I appreciate that a lot!).
Marines Service Co.
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Reviewed in May 2014
We just completed a kitchen renovation through Home Depot in Falls Church. We worked with the HD designer, Mary Beth, who helped us choose the cabinets and designed the floor plan. The installation was done by Counter Intelligence with the assistance of DJ Floors. It involved...
Dj Floors LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
He is a person who is a builder. He built his own home. He does anything and everything. He has subcontractors that will work for him. He is on the high end and is excellent.
Valencia Home Improvement
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