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Willis Builders Inc

Acoustic Ceiling Tiles - Install, Major Home Repair (General Contractor), Basement - Remodel,

About us

General contractor servicing Montgomery County and parts of Washington DC. Willis Builders is a family owned and operated company, that specializes in additions, kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling. Our team is skilled in all aspects of residential construction. Willis Builders has built a business on honesty, dedication and hard work. Our goal is to make your renovation dream come true! Contact us today to schedule a free estimate.

Business highlights

21 years of experience

Services we offer

Remodeling & home renovation. Bath & kitchen remodeling. Additions. Damage repair. Handyman. Flooring. Termite control. Doors & windows. Decks & porches. Painting. Trim. Basements.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.6321 Reviews
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Showing 276-300 of 321 reviews
Charlotte C.
Jun 2012
2.0
It took longer than necessary to do the work because they sent someone out that was not qualified.

Ruth H.
Jun 2012
5.0
$90
I was very happy with their work.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Thank you kindly for taking your valuable time to give us a great report. We look forward to serving you again Blessings Matthew"

Buffy W.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Exceptionally well!!! Workers were very professional. Grout came out discolored (unknown reason), and they promptly came back out to fix the problem. I also have a very curved transition in the tile, making the cuts very difficult, and the floor looks beautiful. Very happy.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"This is the perfect client. Very kind and thankful. She had an issue with the grout that was purchased and installed. She was great and conntacting us to express herself and what she wanted done. Of course its not a lot of time for us to come back and correct it . Normally we charge because the grout was installed correctly and the manufacturer simply made a bad batch. Because of her attitute and kindness she did not and will not receive a charge for our return trip to correct the problem. It is a pleasure doing buisiness with such great people like this customer! Blessings"

Phyllis F.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

I used an Angie's List coupon for this service.  At first my request was delayed for several reasons. Watch out for the address on the web...it may be an old one.   Finally, they received my signed contract.  They did not schedule my work, although they should have once they got the signed contract.  After 2 calls, Omar put me in touch with the correct person who would do my work, and things went smoothly from then on.  Their call was scheduled, they were prompt and polite.  There were two men and I was told that the coupon really meant two men for one hour, not one man for two hours.  I had not understood that, but it seemed to work reasonablywell. The quality of the work was excellent; they worked quickly and efficiently, so I decided they were worthwhile. They were able to fix a screen door problem that had puzzled several other amateur handymen.  
I will have them again.  I was told that the response to the coupon was overwhelming and they had some difficulty keeping up with the demand.  I did believe the company truly wants to satisfy its customers and the technicians I had were really good at what they did.  Willis Builders does more major construction, so this is not the main focus of their their business. 
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"This member is a great client and we are greatful for your report. Regarding the C in reponsivness: Im sorry it was difficult for you to get your contract and list to us. Our system is very simple for those who use fax and email. We first receive the confirmation of purchase and within 24 hours get a contract to be signed to the client via email. most clients respond with the list and contract via email or fax within 36 Hours of the purchase. We tracked 67% within 36 hours. Then if we dont receive the contract back within 5 days we have a reminder email sent out followed by a phone call. We get about 20% of the raming to get their contract and list in within the week by doing this follow up. Amazingly still it isnt 100% . then we start receiving a few cals here and there saying they want to be scheduled so we respond within 24 hours resending the contract via snail mail or email or their{ freinds} fax machine. This is how we get the remaining people to get their contracts and lists in to be scheduled. then we have a few people call in afetr the expiration of the coupon , usually within the first week or two we honer it because they have had 3 months to schedule. She got hers in within the date of expiration and even if she didnt id still honer her coupon because she was so nice to talk to and she communicated and followed up and im sorry about the address being incorrect on the website. it is to minimize the junk mail . My contracts and proposals have the correct address. I actually have since changed the address to our new office location because of theis experiance , so the brougham address is correect now. Blessings"

Maxine S.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$555
I was very happy. They were very good, and they just saved me money. I have only used them one time. They came when they said they would. They did what I asked them to. They found ways to save money. They saved me from having to buy a second fan. They were just generally nice, and they did a good job. I had got coupons for $310 for six and a half hours, and I found a number of additional things that needed to be done, and I paid another $245 at the time.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Thank you, You also where very kind and we enjoyed working for you and look forward to your next list so we can help you. Thanks sooo Much for the good report , I read this at our meeting and the men who worked at your home where being teased and having fun. Great because the other guys are doing their best to get the good reports on angies list! Blessings"

Miriam M.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Amazing guys- Came and worked non-stop. From fixing furniture, hiding wire in wall putting up outdoor security light and so much more. Clean fast and really hard working quite excellent.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Member , thanks for taking your time to appretiate the guys who worked on your home. its an honer to serve you! Glad you enjoyed the workers and experianced the hard work the guys performed. Look forward to serving you next time! Blessings"

Joseph H.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
I went a little overboard on the estimates, I got about 5 before deciding to go with Willis Builders, and I had him come out twice just to be sure.  This is the biggest project I've ever taken on for a home I've owned so I wanted to get it right.  Matthew was the absolute right choice.  He has a down to earth, matter of fact, way about him that put me at ease with the process.  He offered to meet me at a builders auction taking place the following weekend so that I could pick out some things and save money - this was great.  Before the project started, Matthew brought his crew over that would be working on my basement.  We walked through the project and then just a few days later work began.  William, Tiago, Aloisio, Valdemir, and Wellington (and probably a few other Willis Builders employees that I did not have the chance to meet personally) were at my house daily and hard at work.  They always wore logo'd employee shirts or hats which looked professional, were respectful of my home (putting up dust barriers, etc.), and were all non-smoking.  
The crew worked over the weekends and well into most evenings to reach certain points of progress and set the next guys work up for success.  I checked in with them frequently and they made sure to ask me before certain things were done (checking wall placement, ensuring tile patterns looked good, double checking minor details).  This excellent communication (in person, by e-mail, and text message) made sure that I knew what was going on and things were being done the way I wanted.  They removed trash once or twice a week to ensure a clean job site (it is a construction zone, so lots of tools, materials, debris accumulate - but they kept it orderly as best they good and still be functional).  
Matthew at the beginning and his crew along the way provided helpful suggestions and modifications to the plan that greatly improved the finished project - I am grateful for their input.  
We really can't say enough about how great these guys were from start to finish.  They did more than we expected in a quick and timely manner with the very best of results.  You really can't ask for more.  I highly recommend Willis Builders.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Simple Response to this member! His generosity in his praise says it all about this man! What a super guy . Anyone who takes this much energy and detail to appretiate another human being or team of men is Absolutly amazing and of the utmost quality of character. Im Honered to have had the oppurtunity to serve you. Bless you and your family!"

Patrick H.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
He did a tear down on my garage roof.  He even had to tear down the rafters, he did complete reconstruction of all the wood components of a brick free standing garage.  He replaced the roof.  He removed an old window, entry door and garage door and replaced those as well.  He was a little high on price but he was worth it.  I had quality people working on my home doing quality work.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"This client is the kind of guy we love to work for because hes got such a huge heart we bacame freinds. Thank you for your report and blessing us with your work. Im glad to have met you and look forward to working for you in the future! Blessings Matthew"

William W.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
They did a really good job. When there was a situation where they could go one way or another in terms of installing they were very good about asking the way that I wanted it done and we went with the best way. Some guys would maybe just do it and not ask the way you want it installed so I was appreciate of that and that is was something I could decide and not make a mistake, it was a collaborative effort.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Thank you for your excellect report detailing the high level of communication the teams have. Also shows the guys actually care to make you happy and give you what you want not just get their 8 hours and go home . This is huge because this is our goal to be experts in communication and service. We look forward to serving you again and again and thank you! Blessings Matthew"

Meghan M.
Apr 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$348
On 4/7 I purchased my deal for 6.5 hrs of handyman services. It took about three weeks for them to get me on the schedule. I was initially pleased with the responsiveness I received from Matthew. I promptly completed their paperwork and faxed my list of repairs. I was told it might take two weeks to be contacted since they don't schedule out to far ahead. After two weeks I spoke to Omar in the office and was told that I would be contacted. I subsequently contacted Matthew for assistance in getting my job made a priority since another week had passed without being contacted. I was provided Leo's number and told he would contact me. When no call was received by 2pm ET the following Monday, I contacted him and he indicated he would need to look at his schedule and call me back. I was finally scheduled for 5/7 (1 month from the purchase).
Anderson arrived promptly and completed several items for us. He was so efficient that he finished about an hour before our time was up. Repairs included:
Installation of replacement outdoor flood
Re-plaster of several holes
Replacement and painting of several stair railings
Repair to garage door to adjust pulley and re-lubricate the tracks
Applied clear silicone caulk to cracks in stone veneer siding
Repaired/glued broken coffee table
Installed coat hooks

Although initially frustrated by the scheduling experience I am ultimately very happy with the work completed.

Royan M.
Apr 2012
3.0
If they are coming by have everything that you need so that they can do work.  I thought the price was pretty reasonable.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Not sure why we got a negative report. this was a 2 hour coupon. Very confused."

Jean G.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We had him complete three things. He addressed a plank that needed replacing on our deck. There was a front door that he adjusted so it wouldn’t stick. Lastly, he replaced the bulbs of some very tricky lighting. He was punctual, clean, and polite.

Janet C.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
From day one, the dedicated and professional staff of Willis Builders was a pleasure to work with.  Our initial interactions were with Matthew Willis, the owner, who talked with us about what we wanted to do, provided suggestions on how to do things less expensively, and handled the financial end of things.   At Matthew's suggestion, we chose to do a "design-as-you-go" approach.  We had a general idea of what we wanted to do and then bought our cherry cabinets at auction as a set.  The kitchen was then designed and  rebuilt around the cabinets we purchased.  Doing it this way saved us thousands of dollars on custom cabinets, but is not for the faint of heart because you have to be flexible in what you want and you have to be willing to make major design decisions almost every night of the first few weeks of the project.  This also requires excellent communication between you and the men doing the work.  

Once work began, it was Marcelo, our project lead, who handled everything, although Matthew was available at a moments notice if we needed him, which we never did.  I can not say enough good things about Marcelo.  First of all, his workmanship is impeccable (and we are picky).  He is professional, reliable, hard working, communicative, patient (especially when we changed our mind about things in he middle of the project), and an overall nice guy.  Much of the work was done by Marcelo and Luis, a wonderful team who work well together and also worked well with us.   At times, other members of the Willis crew were at the house lending their expertise to the project.  Everyone was wonderful.  

Marcelo and Luis worked six days a week on the project (arriving a bit later on Saturdays so we could sleep in.)  If working on Saturday had not been convenient for us, they wouldn't have done it, but we wanted to get the project to completion as fast as possible.  They always worked their schedules around our schedules and tried to be as un-intrusive as possible. Every night at the end of a long day they spent time cleaning up so that the dust was at a minimum.  They did this even when I encouraged them to leave the mess and go and get some rest.  It was amazing how little dust there was even when walls were brought down.

We chose our own granite supplier and fabricator.  Marcelo orchestrated the installation, however, and was here with me when that occurred (at 6pm on a Friday night).  This was good because when there was a problem with the granite, he was able to help assess the situation and help resolve it with the installers on the spot.  Aside from the granite, the Willis employees did everything except installing new and refinishing our old hardwood floors.   This was subcontracted out, but Marcelo made all of the arrangements with the subcontractor.

Overall we are thrilled with the results and the experience of our renovation.  Of course any major renovation is stressful, but ours went about as smoothly as humanly possible.  This is predominately due to the professionalism of the men that Matthew Willis has assembled into a wonderful team.  We are looking forward to our next project with them.

Louis W.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Best $300 I ever spent.

Laurie G.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$365
The day after I purchased the coupon I received an email from Willis Brothers!  After I scheduled a date I heard from Rodrigo, I received both a phone call and an email reviewing the work to be done.  Rodrigo was very professional when he arrived.  We reviewed the work that was to be done.  I thought I had all the necessary parts to install the sink as I had received help from the store where I purchased the items.  Rodrigo told me that I needed different parts.  He was very specific and helpful!  He told me exactly what I needed to purchase.  He started on other jobs while I ran up to the store!  I knew exactly what to buy, thanks to Rodrigo!  He did a great job with all items!  Very efficient and friendly!    I will definitely used Willis Builders again!

Michele F.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
They were just wonderful. They sent out two men and spent 12 hours working. They were polite and cleaned up everything. They were a dream to work with.

Michelle F.
Mar 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
See above.

Ilisa H.
Mar 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
We purchased a Big Deal coupon for Handyman for a day and then paid for a few extra hours of service - well worth it.  From our first interaction with Willis Builders it was clear it is a well-organized, professional business.  All our communications with them were clear and went smoothly.  They sent Elijah to assist us and he was terrific - punctual, neat/clean, accurate, and easy to have in the house.  I definitely will use Willis again for both handyman projects and other work around our house.

SUZANNE H.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
I bought a Big Deal Coupon from Angie's List for $90 and was very pleased with the service. Scheduling was a bit complicated, but once I was in touch with William, who actually did the work, it was fine.  William demolished the inside of 2 closets and replastered where rods and shelves were removed.  He worked very quickly and finished in little over an hour, and brought all of the materials he needed (spackle and drywall patch).  He was neat and cleaned up, even removing boards with dangerous nails protruding, though that was not in the contract.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Thank you for hiring us and giving us the opportunity to serve! I read this report to William and he was so happy and inspired to hear his name used and appreciated. Your kind words of blessing will sew you your fruit of gratefulness and kindness and appreciation. You WILL REAP WHAT YOU SEW ! Thank you for sewing Kindness, Appreciation and contribution to others! You have put food on the table for us and we are grateful. Bless you Matthew"

Samuel S.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I found him on Angie's List and the proprietor is Mark Willis.  He was prompt, pleasant, efficient, did a first class job,  took a minimal amount of time for the job requirement, and is reasonable. I haven't gotten the final bill.  The serviceman didn't have the book to give me a bill and he said they will send me one.  I know it can't be absorbent as they were charging me $50 an hour and it was well worth it.  I had to pay $150 up front for 3 hours of work as that is their policy.  The job looks fabulous.  I give them high ratings and will use them in the future if needed.

Kristina M.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
UPDATE:  This is a follow-up to a post from last year (Feb 2012), as I wrote then, the handyman work that Willis Builders did was great and the guys who worked on our house were professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.  In my first review, I noted that we hired Willis Builders to do some larger renovation projects (incl. kitchen, bath) and at that time felt a little more mixed.  In hindsight, that was largely just due to the usual inconveniences of more significant home remodeling and the unforeseen things that come up when working on an older house. Although overdue, I wanted to follow-up and say that we were very happy with Matthew and his team -- they did a very nice job and we've been enjoying the redone spaces.  We highly recommend them and would use them again
ourselves.

ORIGINAL: We bought an Angie's List Big Deal coupon for handyman service with Willis Builders and were very happy.  Fabio and Anderson were fantastic!  They worked hard, were efficient, and did a great job on everything.  We have an old house, and they did a great job problem-solving when solutions weren't straightforward.  We hired them for extra hours beyond what the Big Deal coupon covered, and definitely plan to call and request them for handyman services in the future.  Based on this great experience, we also hired Willis Builders for two larger remodeling projects that are currently underway.  So far our experiences have been a bit more mixed, but we'll post an update and a more complete review once the jobs are done.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"This is what you call the perfect client who has her home torn apart by us for the last few weeks working on her second project and not one negative word! I'm amazed at her patience and appreciation for the guys. These clients are a blessing to work for. They have been so understanding and fair when we find things that we have to correct at additional costs. The bathroom floor was completely cut through the supports and they where happy to pay for us to repair this unforeseen condition. They are very diligent in keeping track of the additional and when things aren't perfect they are a clearing for communication. I'm amazed they don't complain even though the situation could make most cry! We are very thankful to be working for them and wrapping up the second project in the next couple days, so they can continue life without us destroying and rebuilding in their home."

Amanda B.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Elijah contacted me before arriving to find out exactly what I needed him to do and whether I had the materials needed; he picked up some silicone caulk for the bathtub job, and also supplied the new outlets. He showed up well within the 3-hour window for the appointment, worked quickly and efficiently--so quickly, in fact, that even though I had planned to keep him around for an extra hour, after 2 hours I had nothing more for him to do! The whole thing was well worth the $90. The only downside was that I did have some trouble contacting the company to make an appointment, and when they did get in touch with me, they had somebody else's information (at first, they thought I had purchased 6 hours of service). But we got it straightened out, so it wasn't a big deal. I would still strongly recommend this company.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Thank you for your kind response and Im very Happy Elijah Did a great job getting your job done faster then expectations. We look forward to serving you again in the future!. Thank you for tking your time to bless our company with your kind words of approval. it means Alot to us to have served you well Especially with the 140 2 hour coupons we had sold in only 3 days. Looks like those with patiance and resonable expectations where served to best of our standard. We are very lucky and blessed to have such amazing guys on our team!"

Brenda M.
Feb 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$319
We took advantage of a Big Deal "Handyman for the Day" special for $319, because we had a list of about six items we needed done.  We were getting ready to have company over, so we told Mr. Willis that we needed to schedule the services within the week.  Someone from the office called and issued the contract immediately, and another person called to schedule the appointment/service day.  Within a week, we had two "handymen" at our doorstep who worked so efficiently and effectively that we we were able to add other services such as caulking a toilet, touch-up painting, etc.  We asked whether they did other types of services (taking wallpaper off; installing wainscotting), and we will defnitely use Willis Builders again! 

I have to add that my husband is very particular, and we have booted many service people from the house for not knowing what they were doing, acting unprofessionally, etc.  He was very skeptical of any handyman service, having had such bad experiences, including with one of the more popular and expensive handyman service.  He was shocked as each task he gave the Willis "handymen" was performed well.  This is indeed high praise!
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"WOW! I feel so good after reading your letter. Im so happy we could reedem contractors ! Im very sorry you had other bad experiances but it is one of my intentions to prove that contractors can be great! The funny thing is we can only be as good as our weekest link and Im so grateful God has blessed our buisiness with amazing hard working individuals who make our buisiness what it is. On the sother hand we are so thankful to have attracted the great customers like you guys who really appreciate the details of what we are doing. We love it when we make our customers begin to have faith again in our industry. Their are some really great people out here who love what they do and do it well. If you know one of those people I hope they call us and can get through my strict screening process for employment. We need more great workers who want to provide great service for our super clients! Thank you for your time to thank us and it means alot and truly warms my heart!"

Ruth G.
Feb 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Overall, I was please with the handyman,  efficenency, professionalisml and the work he performed.  I would use the services again.  They were prompt and on time.  They also cleaned up any residue left after working.
Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Thank you. It looks like you gave us all Bs . Thank you for the great words to express your gratitude. We look forward to serving you again and we hope we can get all A's next time! Blessings Matthew"

David N.
Feb 2012
3.0
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Response from Willis Builders Inc
"Wow , This almost made me cry a few sundays ago when I read this report. Literally have been avoiding looking at the reveiws since. I love my clients and have been so lucky with great people who are thank full for our hardworking men who provide for their families by working as much as possible to get their bills paid. Every once in a great while we get a difficult client who has impossible expectations. This was one of my best Handymen named Roberto who worked 20 hours replacing exterior wood that had been neglected to rot. Roberto had upon my order brought a helper for half a day to secure his ladder and support him from the ground cutting and passing up the peices to replace the rotten wood. The Main problem with this job is that Mr David Nelson expected this work to be done in a 6.5 hour time frame with only one person. Well Expectations!! where not met. I had roberto come meet David Nelson on a monday to show him the work that was done because David Had been working and had no idea what was actually done and the time it had taken. Roberto spent another few hours describing and meeting with David Nelson without charge to clarify and exchange information. Roberto notified me that David was satisfied and would be calling to give a payment. I explained to david its not right to have one man working alone on a roof or from a ladder and the helper deserves to be paid also. Davids excuse was still after the meeting { I could have done this myself in one day} and refused to pay any more then 8 hours total for both men. He then sent me an emailing justifiying this action . { Roberto shoud have told me it was taking more then 6.5 hours time so im only paying for 8 hours total. He said in an email Im paying you only $50 for materials of the $150 we purchased and he was paying us 1.5 hours above the 5.6 hours because he felt because he was out of town and wasnt contacted that he isnt responsible for paying the hours worked at his home. He said he would have held the ladder for Roberto{ while he was out of town}. OK. Then he stated " If you agree to this by 8 pm on thursday January 26th , I will send you a check to you at your gaithersburg address for this amount and not file a complaintwith Angies List. If not I will Pursue a resolution to this matter solely through my Angies List Representative. Thank You Member. LOL my response was that same day it was a bit frusterating and i knew I was being riped off and leveraged with Angies List. I Sent a response very simple. I accept your offer accept dont send my ANY money, I dont want your money and if you send it to me , I will Donate it to Marthas Table. He sent me a check for what he offered and it was $172.50. I then paid my carpenter a day to go install cabinets for Marthas Table in Washington DC and I paid him $250 to make sure I was cleansed of Member's Money. I pray he learns to bless those around him in life because this is the only way we cn complete ourselfs and love humanity. I fully Forgive him and send him love. We learned to be more in communication about peoples Expectations and filter those with unreasonable or impossible expecations. Im thankful for every learning experiance I get from gods children. I was surprised when I saw his F ranking for price when he paid a grand Total of $491.50 For 24 hours work and $150 in Materials. Also he clearly stated if I Agreed to his Threat he wouldn't give us a bad report. Go Figure"
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Willis Builders Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Willis Builders Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Willis Builders Inc offers free project estimates.

No, Willis Builders Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Willis Builders Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, Willis Builders Inc does not offer emergency services.

Yes, Willis Builders Inc offers warranties.