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Avatar for HIVEX Basement Finishing Co.
HIVEX Basement Finishing Co.
6324 Old Plank Rd
4.88(
220
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Approved Pro
HIVEX Basement Finishing Co.
6324 Old Plank Rd
4.88(
220
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

HIVEX Basement Finishing Co. specializes in complete basement finishing for single family homeowners. Finishing your basement is an excellent way to dramatically expand your living space as well as increase the value of your home. HIVEX specializes in transforming your home into its full potential and at a great value. In recognition of our quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we have received numerous prestigious awards and honors. Our team of professionals is dedicated to uphold our reputation of professional workmanship, honesty, and integrity. Our basement finishing specialists take pride in transforming homeowners needs and dreams into reality!

"Excellent experience! Overall project looks wonderful and was done timely! Couldn’t have asked for better!"

angela a on May 2025

HIVEX Basement Finishing Co. specializes in complete basement finishing for single family homeowners. Finishing your basement is an excellent way to dramatically expand your living space as well as increase the value of your home. HIVEX specializes in transforming your home into its full potential and at a great value. In recognition of our quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, we have received numerous prestigious awards and honors. Our team of professionals is dedicated to uphold our reputation of professional workmanship, honesty, and integrity. Our basement finishing specialists take pride in transforming homeowners needs and dreams into reality!

"Excellent experience! Overall project looks wonderful and was done timely! Couldn’t have asked for better!"

angela a on May 2025


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Thomas Custom Builders Inc
9058 Euclid Ave
4.76(
89
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Approved Pro
Thomas Custom Builders Inc
9058 Euclid Ave
4.76(
89
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
155 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Whether you want to remodel your existing home or build a brand new one, Thomas Custom Builders can help. Our 70+ years of combined experience as Northern Virginia general contractors and our commitment to quality ensures your custom construction or design-build project will be a success. Be it a master suite, custom kitchen or home addition, we dig deep to learn what’s making you spend your time and resources on this particular project. We honestly discuss the costs associated with your goals, then we deliver what we do best: excellence in custom remodeling. The only thing that counts is finishing your job exactly the way you want it. No compromise.

"From initial design meeting to project completion Thomas Custom Builders kept promises, delivered outstanding work on time and on budget and exceeded our expectations in every way. Their on site team did everything they could to keep the work place clean and tidy so as disrupt our home life as little as possible. Team leadership kept us informed and made sure our questions were answered promptly. They are excellent tradesmen with exceptional skills. I’d give them 10 stars if I could."

Calvin S on March 2025

Whether you want to remodel your existing home or build a brand new one, Thomas Custom Builders can help. Our 70+ years of combined experience as Northern Virginia general contractors and our commitment to quality ensures your custom construction or design-build project will be a success. Be it a master suite, custom kitchen or home addition, we dig deep to learn what’s making you spend your time and resources on this particular project. We honestly discuss the costs associated with your goals, then we deliver what we do best: excellence in custom remodeling. The only thing that counts is finishing your job exactly the way you want it. No compromise.

"From initial design meeting to project completion Thomas Custom Builders kept promises, delivered outstanding work on time and on budget and exceeded our expectations in every way. Their on site team did everything they could to keep the work place clean and tidy so as disrupt our home life as little as possible. Team leadership kept us informed and made sure our questions were answered promptly. They are excellent tradesmen with exceptional skills. I’d give them 10 stars if I could."

Calvin S on March 2025


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Best Homes LLC.
233 Morrisons Road
4.19(
21
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Best Homes LLC.
233 Morrisons Road
4.19(
21
)
Approved Pro
275 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Here at Best Homes, our company is based on the belief that our customers' satisfaction is of the utmost importance. Our team is driven to meet your needs with professionalism, creativity, and efficiency. Established 2005. Owner: Jonathan Perez Office Manager: Paige Marie Campbell Project Manager: Jefry Perez

"Basement Project We absolutely love our new basement! I was very nervous when selecting the contractor for this job. I interviewed three contractors for the job, all seem very decent, but what set Best Home apart was Jeff Segovia. He designed the whole layout of our basement (we love it) and oversaw the entire project from beginning to end. The construction crews were very polite and friendly. Best Home did an excellent job and very flexible with many changes I had and they completed the job on time (took 3 months and exactly 1 week)which was amazing. I am actually hiring them again for additional projects. I highly recommend Best Homes!"

Jesita B on August 2024

Here at Best Homes, our company is based on the belief that our customers' satisfaction is of the utmost importance. Our team is driven to meet your needs with professionalism, creativity, and efficiency. Established 2005. Owner: Jonathan Perez Office Manager: Paige Marie Campbell Project Manager: Jefry Perez

"Basement Project We absolutely love our new basement! I was very nervous when selecting the contractor for this job. I interviewed three contractors for the job, all seem very decent, but what set Best Home apart was Jeff Segovia. He designed the whole layout of our basement (we love it) and oversaw the entire project from beginning to end. The construction crews were very polite and friendly. Best Home did an excellent job and very flexible with many changes I had and they completed the job on time (took 3 months and exactly 1 week)which was amazing. I am actually hiring them again for additional projects. I highly recommend Best Homes!"

Jesita B on August 2024


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Lakewood Home Builders Inc
10008 Pouring Rain Pl
4.77(
274
)
Approved Pro
Lakewood Home Builders Inc
10008 Pouring Rain Pl
4.77(
274
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Here at Lakewood Home Builders, we understand that our Reputation relies upon your lasting satisfaction with our Craftsmanship, Products & our Service. In fact, our one goal above all, is Customer Satisfaction. We specialize in major remodeling, additions, interior remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms, basements, and high end screened porches/three season rooms, etc. We work with our partner architects and engineers, or with yours. We are very happy to say that since being placed on Angie's List in 2012, we have received the Super Service Award every year through 2023. Call on us to see how we can help you with the remodeling project you're considering. Also Contact John Stageberg at: 571-275-0922 email: [email protected] phone

"Everything turned out well. The crew worked efficiently and effectively in all the details of the job. Everyone we interacted with was extremely polite and professional."

Sofia P on October 2023

Here at Lakewood Home Builders, we understand that our Reputation relies upon your lasting satisfaction with our Craftsmanship, Products & our Service. In fact, our one goal above all, is Customer Satisfaction. We specialize in major remodeling, additions, interior remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms, basements, and high end screened porches/three season rooms, etc. We work with our partner architects and engineers, or with yours. We are very happy to say that since being placed on Angie's List in 2012, we have received the Super Service Award every year through 2023. Call on us to see how we can help you with the remodeling project you're considering. Also Contact John Stageberg at: 571-275-0922 email: [email protected] phone

"Everything turned out well. The crew worked efficiently and effectively in all the details of the job. Everyone we interacted with was extremely polite and professional."

Sofia P on October 2023


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Resurrection Builders, Inc.
104 Deacon Rd
4.94(
123
)
Approved Pro
Resurrection Builders, Inc.
104 Deacon Rd
4.94(
123
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Resurrection Builders has been in business since 1996. We are a smaller company of 4 employees. Because of our size, we can still provide that personal service customers are looking for. We have a small list of extremely qualified sub-contractors. We would utilize them in a project such as a home addition that required many different trades. However, we maintain resposibility and accountability with our home-owner throughout the job process. Most jobs are paid for with a deposit and a final payment when work is completed. We are not currently offering financing, however, we except all major credit cards. We will offer a $500 discount for any project of $5,000 or more to anyone who finds us on Angieslist.

"We just got done with a new kitchen install using resurrection builders. These guys are such an efficient and caring team! They handled every aspect of the job and coordinated with outside teams for us (which was amazing). Ryan and Remi especially felt like family! I will 100% be using them for future projects."

Hannah G on May 2025

Resurrection Builders has been in business since 1996. We are a smaller company of 4 employees. Because of our size, we can still provide that personal service customers are looking for. We have a small list of extremely qualified sub-contractors. We would utilize them in a project such as a home addition that required many different trades. However, we maintain resposibility and accountability with our home-owner throughout the job process. Most jobs are paid for with a deposit and a final payment when work is completed. We are not currently offering financing, however, we except all major credit cards. We will offer a $500 discount for any project of $5,000 or more to anyone who finds us on Angieslist.

"We just got done with a new kitchen install using resurrection builders. These guys are such an efficient and caring team! They handled every aspect of the job and coordinated with outside teams for us (which was amazing). Ryan and Remi especially felt like family! I will 100% be using them for future projects."

Hannah G on May 2025


Avatar for LFC Services Home Repair Division
LFC Services Home Repair Division
9710 Rider Court
4.93(
103
)
Approved Pro
LFC Services Home Repair Division
9710 Rider Court
4.93(
103
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

LFC is a family oriented company whose team is actually made up of family and friends who have over 75 combined years of experience in the remodeling and home repair industry. We love working together, we love remodeling and we love helping people. Our goal is to provide quality service at affordable prices for all of our clients. We understand that your house is your home, that is why we make every effort to protect your home during the repair and renovation process. All our of Home Repair Specialists use drop cloths and plastic covering whenever necessary to keep your home safe and dust free. We also do a thorough clean up after every project. The only evidence that we like to leave behind is a job well done and a satisfied client.

"LFC did everything we wanted and more. They did everything right and efficiently. Their customer services is the best we ever received. Jan's design ideas were better than we expected. Ceramic tile, closets, countertops and backsplash, drywall, electrical, flooring installation, interior painting, granite installation"

CM C on May 2025

LFC is a family oriented company whose team is actually made up of family and friends who have over 75 combined years of experience in the remodeling and home repair industry. We love working together, we love remodeling and we love helping people. Our goal is to provide quality service at affordable prices for all of our clients. We understand that your house is your home, that is why we make every effort to protect your home during the repair and renovation process. All our of Home Repair Specialists use drop cloths and plastic covering whenever necessary to keep your home safe and dust free. We also do a thorough clean up after every project. The only evidence that we like to leave behind is a job well done and a satisfied client.

"LFC did everything we wanted and more. They did everything right and efficiently. Their customer services is the best we ever received. Jan's design ideas were better than we expected. Ceramic tile, closets, countertops and backsplash, drywall, electrical, flooring installation, interior painting, granite installation"

CM C on May 2025


Avatar for TDI Construction Group Inc
TDI Construction Group Inc
13800 COPPERMINE RD
4.29(
7
)
Approved Pro
TDI Construction Group Inc
13800 COPPERMINE RD
4.29(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
15 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

For over 31 years TDI Construction Group Inc has provided exceptional home remodeling craftsmanship to the Northern Virginia area. We know our customers expect professional quality work backed by a reliable warranty. We provide clear communication, attention to detail and project development on time and on budget. TDI Construction Group Inc is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality building, construction, remodeling and structural repair services. We have years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. Our goal is to simply provide the highest level of service possible every time, on time, on budget, exactly as promised - PERIOD. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

For over 31 years TDI Construction Group Inc has provided exceptional home remodeling craftsmanship to the Northern Virginia area. We know our customers expect professional quality work backed by a reliable warranty. We provide clear communication, attention to detail and project development on time and on budget. TDI Construction Group Inc is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality building, construction, remodeling and structural repair services. We have years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. Our goal is to simply provide the highest level of service possible every time, on time, on budget, exactly as promised - PERIOD. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


Avatar for Micho Construction
Micho Construction
19123 Blackberry Lane
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Micho Construction
19123 Blackberry Lane
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
338 local quotes requested

Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We got a quote very quickly. Asked for 40 petcent down Started the the following week. They were done in 3 days with a 26 x 12 ft deck, 15 feet off the ground. It looks great and we are so happy. We will definitely have them back to do other projects that we need around the house. The crew was very friendly and efficient."

Keith W on May 2025

Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We got a quote very quickly. Asked for 40 petcent down Started the the following week. They were done in 3 days with a 26 x 12 ft deck, 15 feet off the ground. It looks great and we are so happy. We will definitely have them back to do other projects that we need around the house. The crew was very friendly and efficient."

Keith W on May 2025


Avatar for Thomas Martins
Thomas Martins
15045 Clementine Way
4.36(
369
)
Approved Pro
Thomas Martins
15045 Clementine Way
4.36(
369
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
20 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

Thomas Martin’s is a family owned & operated business in Northern Virginia with more than 21 years experience. Specializing in kitchen & bath remodeling, we are considered home renovation specialists however; there is no job too big or small. "Where Quality Comes Standard", this is not just our tag line but rather our mission & commitment of what we truly give to our clients. "Our credibility is our clients' satisfaction". Some other services include but are not limited to: wood flooring, stairs, complete custom design & remodels, steam showers, custom painting, basement finishing, windows, carpentry, custom tiling, wet/dry bars, wine/cigar closets, general interior & exterior home repairs, closet & garage organization & home staging. Thomas Martin's provides the level of impact that you desire whether the range is only subtlle or a more dramatic affluence that you are seeking to achieve. We provide free estimates & spend time with you to ensure we are the right team for your job. We are very professional, clean, & courteous, always cleaning upso you don't have to. We set a very high standard & work ethic. Most of our work comes from word-of-mouth from long-time clients which offers a great source of references for new clients in the surrounding counties. We strive for perfection & our customer service is impeccable. We use green products as much as possible with our ideas & supplies to suit each customer's job. About the Thomas Martin Family: Thomas Martin is a United States Navy veteran, a family man with a wife of 27 years & three children. He volunteers as a board member for his community in Haymarket, where he has served as treasurer for the last fsix years, he understands family needs. He plays softball for Prince William Co. Softball League & is a local church goer. Thomas Adam, a son of Thomas Martin, has worked with his father for six years. He attends the George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering, he is a CAD specialist, he plays softball with his dad on the Prince William Co. Softball League, like his father he attends a local church. He plans to build the family business & take it to the next level! He has big plans & great ideas! Please feel free to contact Thomas Martin's if you have any questions or for further information. "We always look forward to hearing from you & thank you for your interest! Give us a call at 703.231.3733 for your free estimate today.

"They did a fantastic job on our basement bunk bedroom. Tom and Tom were easy to work with, transparent, and demonstrated excellent craftsmanship."

Greg G on June 2024

Thomas Martin’s is a family owned & operated business in Northern Virginia with more than 21 years experience. Specializing in kitchen & bath remodeling, we are considered home renovation specialists however; there is no job too big or small. "Where Quality Comes Standard", this is not just our tag line but rather our mission & commitment of what we truly give to our clients. "Our credibility is our clients' satisfaction". Some other services include but are not limited to: wood flooring, stairs, complete custom design & remodels, steam showers, custom painting, basement finishing, windows, carpentry, custom tiling, wet/dry bars, wine/cigar closets, general interior & exterior home repairs, closet & garage organization & home staging. Thomas Martin's provides the level of impact that you desire whether the range is only subtlle or a more dramatic affluence that you are seeking to achieve. We provide free estimates & spend time with you to ensure we are the right team for your job. We are very professional, clean, & courteous, always cleaning upso you don't have to. We set a very high standard & work ethic. Most of our work comes from word-of-mouth from long-time clients which offers a great source of references for new clients in the surrounding counties. We strive for perfection & our customer service is impeccable. We use green products as much as possible with our ideas & supplies to suit each customer's job. About the Thomas Martin Family: Thomas Martin is a United States Navy veteran, a family man with a wife of 27 years & three children. He volunteers as a board member for his community in Haymarket, where he has served as treasurer for the last fsix years, he understands family needs. He plays softball for Prince William Co. Softball League & is a local church goer. Thomas Adam, a son of Thomas Martin, has worked with his father for six years. He attends the George Mason University Volgenau School of Engineering, he is a CAD specialist, he plays softball with his dad on the Prince William Co. Softball League, like his father he attends a local church. He plans to build the family business & take it to the next level! He has big plans & great ideas! Please feel free to contact Thomas Martin's if you have any questions or for further information. "We always look forward to hearing from you & thank you for your interest! Give us a call at 703.231.3733 for your free estimate today.

"They did a fantastic job on our basement bunk bedroom. Tom and Tom were easy to work with, transparent, and demonstrated excellent craftsmanship."

Greg G on June 2024


Avatar for Before & After Home Improvement Co
Before & After Home Improvement Co
2825 Noble Fir Ct
4.85(
26
)
Approved Pro
Before & After Home Improvement Co
2825 Noble Fir Ct
4.85(
26
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 local quotes requested

Before & After Home Improvement Co. is a residential contracting company serving the Prince William County, VA area. Contact us today for expert advice on your next project. We offer only the best quality services and products. Additional email - [email protected].

"Disgusted Customers Rick Fisher d.b.a. Before and After Home Improvement I am only giving a 1 star because I cannot go any lower. If you want professional and courteous service that also includes communication about delays and crew no shows, do not hire Rick Fisher and Before and After Home Improvement. My wife and I hired Rick Fisher and his company in the latter part of June 2018, to build a stamped concrete patio; a small composite deck; and a pergola with the electrical kit for the ceiling fan. The project finally began on August 7, 2018, and was completed around August 28, 2018. We paid Rick approximately $26,000 in 3 timely installments according to the contract. We exceeded our budget on this project because we were impressed with the pictures of Rick’s previous projects and his reviews. “Don’t believe the hype”. It all started with Rick not being able to obtain the county permit for the pergola due to his drawing which lacked specificity to the dimensions and materials used so the structure would be able to withstand strong winds. Rick advised me the permit office required him to hire an engineer which I would need to pay for him to subcontract to provide that information for his drawing to resubmit to the county permit office. Rick never mentioned this to us before we signed the contract, nor was it stipulated in the contract. Rick’s solution was pay for an engineer or don’t do the pergola. I took initiative to contact the permit office and speak with the manager to arrange a meeting with her and Rick. She was able to assist Rick and get the permit approved without the need for an engineer which would have been at my expense. During the course of this project, my wife and I spent entirely too much time, energy, and efforts addressing issues with Rick relative to his lack of responsiveness and doing the job he said he would. These issues were within his span of control and frankly he failed miserably. The materials are of a decent quality, which is why the pictures look great on the web, however; the customer service, commitment to doing the job right is a serious problem. Rick says he only does one job at a time and he will be on the job site everyday to ensure things are done to standard. This was simply not true. Rick has a lot of projects going on and he rarely came by our home. He was not responsive to my calls or text messages regarding his presence and multiple other issues that required communication. Rick told me the job was going fine because he saw the pictures of what was being done. I demanded that he come by my home to physically inspect the progress. He came by and some adjustments were required. Rick does not give you specific days or times when he will come by even when you are requesting a specific day or time. I had to send multiple text messages and calls to get him to do what he initially said he would do. The project was completed on August 28, 2018. On October 7, 2018, I contacted Rick regarding the rust on the staples holding down the electric cord on top of the pergola. Instead of utilizing galvanized staples or some material that does not rust as a result of inclement weather, his crew used regular staples to hold down the electric cord. Now I have rust running along the top of this expensive pergola that we paid Rick about $8,500 to build. The electrical kit was an additional $1,500 approximately. Rick has not come by my home to take care of this issue as of yet. We have a manufactures warranty on the material but nothing from Rick covering us on the workmanship of the project. On October 18, 2018, he sent someone allegedly from his crew to resolve the issue, however; the worker was not prepared to resolve the issue and was going to replace the staples with more of the same staples. Complete Nonsense! I advised Rick this was unacceptable. The deficiency would not take more than 2 hours to resolve, but Rick refuses to come out and take care of it. It’s such a small job, I cannot get another company to come out to do the repair because it’s not feasible. One reputable contractor said he cannot believe the company who did the work did not have the professional common courtesy to fix the problem. In addition to this, when Rick’s crew excavated the yard to lay the patio, they were supposed to leave a trench sufficient for water to flow into the storm drain. Now we have standing water in the yard when it rains. The yard had a trench before they began excavating and we had no issues with standing water. It’s going to cost me $1,000 to have this problem resolved. Perhaps it’s all in the name: Before and After Home Improvement. Beware, you will need repairs Before and After Home Improvement allegedly completes your project!"

Paul B on December 2018

Before & After Home Improvement Co. is a residential contracting company serving the Prince William County, VA area. Contact us today for expert advice on your next project. We offer only the best quality services and products. Additional email - [email protected].

"Disgusted Customers Rick Fisher d.b.a. Before and After Home Improvement I am only giving a 1 star because I cannot go any lower. If you want professional and courteous service that also includes communication about delays and crew no shows, do not hire Rick Fisher and Before and After Home Improvement. My wife and I hired Rick Fisher and his company in the latter part of June 2018, to build a stamped concrete patio; a small composite deck; and a pergola with the electrical kit for the ceiling fan. The project finally began on August 7, 2018, and was completed around August 28, 2018. We paid Rick approximately $26,000 in 3 timely installments according to the contract. We exceeded our budget on this project because we were impressed with the pictures of Rick’s previous projects and his reviews. “Don’t believe the hype”. It all started with Rick not being able to obtain the county permit for the pergola due to his drawing which lacked specificity to the dimensions and materials used so the structure would be able to withstand strong winds. Rick advised me the permit office required him to hire an engineer which I would need to pay for him to subcontract to provide that information for his drawing to resubmit to the county permit office. Rick never mentioned this to us before we signed the contract, nor was it stipulated in the contract. Rick’s solution was pay for an engineer or don’t do the pergola. I took initiative to contact the permit office and speak with the manager to arrange a meeting with her and Rick. She was able to assist Rick and get the permit approved without the need for an engineer which would have been at my expense. During the course of this project, my wife and I spent entirely too much time, energy, and efforts addressing issues with Rick relative to his lack of responsiveness and doing the job he said he would. These issues were within his span of control and frankly he failed miserably. The materials are of a decent quality, which is why the pictures look great on the web, however; the customer service, commitment to doing the job right is a serious problem. Rick says he only does one job at a time and he will be on the job site everyday to ensure things are done to standard. This was simply not true. Rick has a lot of projects going on and he rarely came by our home. He was not responsive to my calls or text messages regarding his presence and multiple other issues that required communication. Rick told me the job was going fine because he saw the pictures of what was being done. I demanded that he come by my home to physically inspect the progress. He came by and some adjustments were required. Rick does not give you specific days or times when he will come by even when you are requesting a specific day or time. I had to send multiple text messages and calls to get him to do what he initially said he would do. The project was completed on August 28, 2018. On October 7, 2018, I contacted Rick regarding the rust on the staples holding down the electric cord on top of the pergola. Instead of utilizing galvanized staples or some material that does not rust as a result of inclement weather, his crew used regular staples to hold down the electric cord. Now I have rust running along the top of this expensive pergola that we paid Rick about $8,500 to build. The electrical kit was an additional $1,500 approximately. Rick has not come by my home to take care of this issue as of yet. We have a manufactures warranty on the material but nothing from Rick covering us on the workmanship of the project. On October 18, 2018, he sent someone allegedly from his crew to resolve the issue, however; the worker was not prepared to resolve the issue and was going to replace the staples with more of the same staples. Complete Nonsense! I advised Rick this was unacceptable. The deficiency would not take more than 2 hours to resolve, but Rick refuses to come out and take care of it. It’s such a small job, I cannot get another company to come out to do the repair because it’s not feasible. One reputable contractor said he cannot believe the company who did the work did not have the professional common courtesy to fix the problem. In addition to this, when Rick’s crew excavated the yard to lay the patio, they were supposed to leave a trench sufficient for water to flow into the storm drain. Now we have standing water in the yard when it rains. The yard had a trench before they began excavating and we had no issues with standing water. It’s going to cost me $1,000 to have this problem resolved. Perhaps it’s all in the name: Before and After Home Improvement. Beware, you will need repairs Before and After Home Improvement allegedly completes your project!"

Paul B on December 2018

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FAQs for custom home building projects in Dumfries, VA

Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity. 

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

The average price per square foot to build a house is about $150 per square foot. Overall, the cost to build a house ranges anywhere from $100 to $500 per square foot, depending on where you build. The primary cost factors include location, size, and style of house you build.

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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Ready to start remodeling your home but not sure what terms your pro should include in your home renovation contract? Find out here.
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