"Jerome and his team were amazing and got our job done in the time estimated. They had to repair a concrete floor in a difficult location that required removing the broken concrete (reinforced with brick!) by hand and up a steep flight of stairs. They also had to repair a brick staircase and hand-ground out each mortar joint. Their work was thoughtfully done and impeccable. I canâ t recommend them highly enough."
"I am a first time home-buyer and very new to the entire experience of renovating and remodeling. Chris and his team were exceptionally honest and patient in their explanation of projects and proposals. Their pricing was better than the other two estimates that we obtained, and his attentiveness to our designs was flawless. Chris and his team have done an exceptional job with our kitchen. It literally looks like a completely different house. The granite counter tops were installed flawlessly, and are such great quality for the price we paid. What really stands out is his team's willingness to fill in the gaps and help with parts of the kitchen that I didn't even know needed to be done: like when we had them install the double wall oven. I didn't know that there would be a huge gap to fill, and they filled it in with the same type of wood exactly. They don't cut corners at all and they make sure that the entire project is flawless. Although the project took a little longer than anticipated (because we caught them right at busy season) the work was well worth the wait. They installed our beautiful new sink and plumbing with no problems, and the granite is just exquisite. The centerpiece of our kitchen, the new island, is breathtaking. They installed a cook top and electrical outlet and completely customized it to our liking. We will definitely be consulting them for future jobs, and have already referred them to friends looking for work done too."
Universal Windows Direct was founded in April of 2002 by William Barr and Michael Strmac. It was their mission to create a home improvement company that offers high quality home improvement goods at the best possible value. What began as two guys in a 350 square foot office quickly grew to become one of the nation's leading remodeling companies. Today, Universal Windows Direct represents thousands of customers and has a rapidly growing network of locations nationwide, all of which are actively involved in the communities they serve.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Merit Management & Associates is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 12 years of experience serving Thurmont, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"I contracted Romero’s to apply stucco to the exterior of my cinder block foundation and to reconstruct a retaining wall. Expert job and I highly recommend their work."
"It went great. Jason Goode responded within 10 min of my initial request for a bid. He came out and appraised the job and emailed me a proposal within a few days. I accepted, and the job was scheduled. The painters arrived early on the scheduled day and went to work. They cleaned up when they were finished. They did a very good job and I would call on them again in the future."
"We hired S. DiFatta Mason Contractor & Sons in April 2016 to repair our chimney. We were so impressed that in July 2016, we asked him to him to repair the cracks and other issues that we were concerned about on the stucco exterior of our home. Sal has a sharp eye, is very knowledgeable and can patiently explain how he will do the job and why certain repairs are needed. Then most importantly, his company does the work in a very professional manner. They are a family of craftsmen who take great pride their work. In addition, they are enthusiastic, prompt, and leave the worksite clean at the end of each day. This company is everything you could hope for when having work done on your home. We highly recommend them."
Good group of guys showed up to perform the work. However, the work performed was just fair. I ended up with paint drippings on approx. 70% of my roman shades throughout the house and more on the floor in a number of places. I was supposed to get 2 coats throughout the home. To me, two coats means two coats.... one coat applied, let dry, second coat applied. To them, it means using a roller wither a deeper pile. So, get up close to my walls and you can see the color beneath where the coverage wasn't enough. Luckily my new color was really similar to my old, so it's not a glaring issue.
My mudroom was painted an incorrect color. It appears that they had run out of the color needed and just moved forward with what they had instead of driving 1 mile to Sherwin Williams and picking up a gallon. Again, the color wasn't a drastic change from the other, so maybe they thought it would go unnoticed??
I'm a business owner myself and understand the importance of speed of work to maximize your profit, but NEVER at the expense of quality and professionalism. Slow down, take a bit less profit, do incredible work and watch your business explode!
The best way to assess that your stucco needs repair is to inspect it, both visually and physically. If you notice cracks, chips, or staining, that’s a good indication that your stucco could use some TLC by a professional. Additionally, if you touch an area that feels soft and has a little “give,” you should consider repairing it as soon as possible to avoid further damage, both to additional stucco spots and to your home’s structure.
To maintain stucco, inspect it annually for cracks and clean the surface with a mild detergent. Seal any cracks promptly to prevent water infiltration, and reseal or repaint as needed to preserve its appearance.
The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.
One of the most significant downsides to stucco is the installation cost, which is higher than that of many other siding options because getting it to look clean and professional is a labor-intensive process. Stucco can also absorb water, making it an unsuitable option for siding in areas that see excessive rainfall. Finally, stucco can crack and chip, especially in extreme weather, and repairs are not only challenging and require help from a professional who does stucco, but can get expensive.
Hiring a professional for stucco repair ensures accurate diagnosis and application of appropriate techniques to prevent further damage. They deliver seamless results that maintain aesthetic appeal and prolong the exterior’s life.
The Lochearn, MD homeowners’ guide to stucco services
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