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Home Equity Contractors

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Home Equity Contractors

4.33(
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Customers say: Quality work
140 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025


RCI CORP.

5.00(
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RCI CORP.

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

RCI Corporation was Established in 1979. Richard Christ and Phil Vand take in pride their work in exterior design, interior flow and blending of the old to the new for an exceptional finished home. Class-A Contractor, Builder, & Architect

"We wanted to create a master suite with a walk in closet and knock down a wall in the kitchen to make the room more open. The project took about 1.5 weeks and we even decided to add on refinishing the floors once that project was completed. They did such an amazing job and it’s super easy to get ahold of them. The estimate they provide is also very competitive to others. We are so satisfied that we have already started planning our next project with them!"

Alex S on April 2025

RCI Corporation was Established in 1979. Richard Christ and Phil Vand take in pride their work in exterior design, interior flow and blending of the old to the new for an exceptional finished home. Class-A Contractor, Builder, & Architect

"We wanted to create a master suite with a walk in closet and knock down a wall in the kitchen to make the room more open. The project took about 1.5 weeks and we even decided to add on refinishing the floors once that project was completed. They did such an amazing job and it’s super easy to get ahold of them. The estimate they provide is also very competitive to others. We are so satisfied that we have already started planning our next project with them!"

Alex S on April 2025


"Excellent communication. Fast response. Good work. Very satisfied."

Richard G on October 2021

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!

"Excellent communication. Fast response. Good work. Very satisfied."

Richard G on October 2021


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MANEX GENERAL CONTRACTING & REMODELING, LLC

5.00(
21
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MANEX GENERAL CONTRACTING & REMODELING, LLC

5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and professionally communicate with every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.

"Manex Remodeling was a great company to work with. From start to finish, it was a very good experience. They responded immediately to my inquiry, and Ed came to my home the next day to discuss options for my master bathroom remodel. He had great ideas and presented a very competitive quote. They started the work within weeks and were dedicated to my project for the duration. The quality and craftsmanship is outstanding. The team was polite, hardworking, and talented. They worked with me through questions and options and had all the expertise needed. They made sure that every detail was complete and that I was 100% satisfied. I will absolutely work with them again when I have another remodel project. "

Susan H on April 2025

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and professionally communicate with every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.

"Manex Remodeling was a great company to work with. From start to finish, it was a very good experience. They responded immediately to my inquiry, and Ed came to my home the next day to discuss options for my master bathroom remodel. He had great ideas and presented a very competitive quote. They started the work within weeks and were dedicated to my project for the duration. The quality and craftsmanship is outstanding. The team was polite, hardworking, and talented. They worked with me through questions and options and had all the expertise needed. They made sure that every detail was complete and that I was 100% satisfied. I will absolutely work with them again when I have another remodel project. "

Susan H on April 2025


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3D Design Space

5.00(
16
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3D Design Space

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

3D Design Space was established in 1992 Specializing in Additions, Major Renovations, Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement, Garage Remodels, design, and architectural services in Northern Virginia. Quality customer service and workmanship is a number one priority of 3D Design Space. We are fully insured and licensed.

"An amazing, super nice guy to work with...great communication and design ideas. I've never seen someone (and his crew) work so hard to complete a job! I would hire again in a heartbeat."

Melissa E on July 2015

3D Design Space was established in 1992 Specializing in Additions, Major Renovations, Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement, Garage Remodels, design, and architectural services in Northern Virginia. Quality customer service and workmanship is a number one priority of 3D Design Space. We are fully insured and licensed.

"An amazing, super nice guy to work with...great communication and design ideas. I've never seen someone (and his crew) work so hard to complete a job! I would hire again in a heartbeat."

Melissa E on July 2015


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Kozan Construction, LLC

4.74(
27
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Kozan Construction, LLC

4.74(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
10 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Kozan Construction, LLC, 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!

"The original project I hired them for was to replace leaky faucets in both the kitchen and bathroom. Frank, the owner, was responsive and professional. They scheduled the work promptly and showed up on time. Unexpected issues were discovered that required a second trip and additional work. They communicated everything clearly and the additional costs were handled separately and transparently. They also cleaned up after the work was done. I would hire them again."

Ruxandra B on June 2025

We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Kozan Construction, LLC, 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!

"The original project I hired them for was to replace leaky faucets in both the kitchen and bathroom. Frank, the owner, was responsive and professional. They scheduled the work promptly and showed up on time. Unexpected issues were discovered that required a second trip and additional work. They communicated everything clearly and the additional costs were handled separately and transparently. They also cleaned up after the work was done. I would hire them again."

Ruxandra B on June 2025


Kenny's Painting Co, Inc. dba Williams Painting and Remodeling

4.67(
18
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Kenny's Painting Co, Inc. dba Williams Painting and Remodeling

4.67(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Kenny's Painting Co, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business that services Manassas, and its surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in painting, additions, and remodeling for your home or business. We will provide you with the same great quality work that has kept us in business for years because we feel that our customers come first. While this is not a new concept, it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Excellent work. Tub to shower conversion and bathroom remodel. Vanity, toilet, tile work was excellent. Also painted after completion. Work was done in a timely manner and it was a pleasure working with William and his team. Would highly recommend for painting and remodeling."

Champ M on January 2025

Kenny's Painting Co, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business that services Manassas, and its surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in painting, additions, and remodeling for your home or business. We will provide you with the same great quality work that has kept us in business for years because we feel that our customers come first. While this is not a new concept, it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Excellent work. Tub to shower conversion and bathroom remodel. Vanity, toilet, tile work was excellent. Also painted after completion. Work was done in a timely manner and it was a pleasure working with William and his team. Would highly recommend for painting and remodeling."

Champ M on January 2025


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That 1 Painter Fairfax

5.00(
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That 1 Painter Fairfax

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
332 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Welcome to That 1 Painter! We are Northern Virginia's premier interior and exterior painting experts. We are family and woman-owned and offer a 3-year warranty on our work. Most of our work comes through word-of-mouth and top producing realtors. Our painters work for us full-time. We specialize in a full range of residential and commercial painting services, delivering the highest quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Our team is highly skilled in interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, brick painting and limewash, and wood rot and trim repair. Whether it’s transforming your home’s interior with fresh, vibrant colors, or enhancing curb appeal with an immaculate exterior finish, we have you covered. We also specialize in installing custom trim, creating stunning shadow boxes, and adding intricate molding to walls, elevating the design and character of any room with precision and craftsmanship. We also offer drywall repair, trim and molding painting, and fence and deck staining to ensure every detail of your space is perfected. Our wood rot repair service restores the integrity of your home, tackling damaged areas in doors, windows, and other wooden structures to maintain both beauty and safety. No matter the job, large or small, we ensure professional quality, reliable service, and attention to detail every step of the way. We are licensed, insured, and bonded. Our motto is that we will be your best houseguest ever.

"The crew from That 1 Painter did an excellent job on our house. Gabe, William, and the team were punctual, thorough, and really went the extra mile for us, and the advice from Mitch and their color consultant was invaluable. Their great work will ensure our home looks great for many years to come!"

Justin M on August 2025

Welcome to That 1 Painter! We are Northern Virginia's premier interior and exterior painting experts. We are family and woman-owned and offer a 3-year warranty on our work. Most of our work comes through word-of-mouth and top producing realtors. Our painters work for us full-time. We specialize in a full range of residential and commercial painting services, delivering the highest quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Our team is highly skilled in interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, brick painting and limewash, and wood rot and trim repair. Whether it’s transforming your home’s interior with fresh, vibrant colors, or enhancing curb appeal with an immaculate exterior finish, we have you covered. We also specialize in installing custom trim, creating stunning shadow boxes, and adding intricate molding to walls, elevating the design and character of any room with precision and craftsmanship. We also offer drywall repair, trim and molding painting, and fence and deck staining to ensure every detail of your space is perfected. Our wood rot repair service restores the integrity of your home, tackling damaged areas in doors, windows, and other wooden structures to maintain both beauty and safety. No matter the job, large or small, we ensure professional quality, reliable service, and attention to detail every step of the way. We are licensed, insured, and bonded. Our motto is that we will be your best houseguest ever.

"The crew from That 1 Painter did an excellent job on our house. Gabe, William, and the team were punctual, thorough, and really went the extra mile for us, and the advice from Mitch and their color consultant was invaluable. Their great work will ensure our home looks great for many years to come!"

Justin M on August 2025


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Loayes Painting

4.87(
363
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Loayes Painting

4.87(
363
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Loayes Contractor LLC, is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company which has been operating in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1,999 We are specializing in interior and exterior painting and general contractor. Our 25 years of reliable and competent service had empowered us to be in fully control of your project from beginning to end. We have the experience of talented and trusted crew workers and contractors highly trained and skilled craftsmen, who are full time dedicated employees. Please take a time to review our reviews through the Angie and Google.

"Excellent! On time, very neat, very pleasant, Reasonable cost. Highly recommend Edward and his crew."

Judith M on December 2024

Loayes Contractor LLC, is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company which has been operating in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1,999 We are specializing in interior and exterior painting and general contractor. Our 25 years of reliable and competent service had empowered us to be in fully control of your project from beginning to end. We have the experience of talented and trusted crew workers and contractors highly trained and skilled craftsmen, who are full time dedicated employees. Please take a time to review our reviews through the Angie and Google.

"Excellent! On time, very neat, very pleasant, Reasonable cost. Highly recommend Edward and his crew."

Judith M on December 2024


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Prime Custom Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

4.43(
7
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Prime Custom Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

4.43(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Prime Custom Kitchen and Bath has been transforming Northern Virginia homes with exceptional remodeling services, offering complimentary in-house design and architectural expertise. From stunning kitchen and bathroom renovations to comprehensive basement remodeling and home additions, we handle every aspect of home improvement with meticulous attention to detail. Our dedicated team works closely with each homeowner, providing personalized design consultations and transparent communication throughout the entire renovation process. With our skilled craftsmen, certified designers, and experienced project managers, we deliver sophisticated, high-quality renovations that enhance both the beauty and value of your home.

"We just had the original kitchen in our 1968 house gutted and renewed by Vienna Prime Custom Kitchen & Bath (Prime Custom). BLUF: We highly recommend you consider them in your due diligence efforts to find a reliable & quality K&B contractor. Good internet reviews were a significant factor in selecting potential bidders for the refurbishment of our kitchen and two full bathrooms; that’s why we are submitting this robust positive feedback. In fact we are putting our money where our mouth is by awarding the refurbishment of our two main bathrooms to Prime Custom. These two combined projects are more costly than the kitchen was. Our procurement strategy was to hold back the bathrooms until they proved themselves with the kitchen. They came through in spades. Our kitchen journey from planning, contracting, detailed design, execution and final delivery was by no means a cakewalk but Prime Custom was an outstanding partner and delivered a quality product. We trust them! Believe me, we were a bigger “PitA” than any customer under the sun but Prime Custom Prime was collectively patient, understanding, informative and most importantly tolerant of their sometimes-antsy interior design challenged clueless customer. Their team, including an involved owner, consisted of Filiz the designer (PC Vienna), Nick the PM (PC Arlington), and several company employed skilled tradesmen in all disciplines, including the après project cleaning crew that were “the Best”. Even with a professional and organized contractor team doing quality work, the vagaries of ripping out and replacing a kitchen is a taxing psychological rollercoaster. Despite a detailed Statement of Work (SoW), there were lots of moving parts with so many big and small decisions throughout the project. Prime Custom did a masterful job “herding cats”. The project was 95% complete in three weeks and we were able to reclaim our new beautifulyl retooled kitchen by the middle of the fourth week. We did our homework. We developed three pages of bulletized line items, one for each room in our SoW. After interviewing a dozen K&B contractors including onsite visits and receiving half a dozen bids on our very comprehensive SoW, we culled the list down to three potential providers. Prime Custom matched the low bid for the kitchen with one contractor and the two bathrooms of another. We decided to go with Prime Custom with the hope of their doing all three rooms after they proved their worth on the kitchen. Our strategy has worked so far. We will update our review after Prime Custom completes the two bathrooms. It pays to be anal in working on home improvement project contracting, no matter how painful."

Roy R on July 2025

Prime Custom Kitchen and Bath has been transforming Northern Virginia homes with exceptional remodeling services, offering complimentary in-house design and architectural expertise. From stunning kitchen and bathroom renovations to comprehensive basement remodeling and home additions, we handle every aspect of home improvement with meticulous attention to detail. Our dedicated team works closely with each homeowner, providing personalized design consultations and transparent communication throughout the entire renovation process. With our skilled craftsmen, certified designers, and experienced project managers, we deliver sophisticated, high-quality renovations that enhance both the beauty and value of your home.

"We just had the original kitchen in our 1968 house gutted and renewed by Vienna Prime Custom Kitchen & Bath (Prime Custom). BLUF: We highly recommend you consider them in your due diligence efforts to find a reliable & quality K&B contractor. Good internet reviews were a significant factor in selecting potential bidders for the refurbishment of our kitchen and two full bathrooms; that’s why we are submitting this robust positive feedback. In fact we are putting our money where our mouth is by awarding the refurbishment of our two main bathrooms to Prime Custom. These two combined projects are more costly than the kitchen was. Our procurement strategy was to hold back the bathrooms until they proved themselves with the kitchen. They came through in spades. Our kitchen journey from planning, contracting, detailed design, execution and final delivery was by no means a cakewalk but Prime Custom was an outstanding partner and delivered a quality product. We trust them! Believe me, we were a bigger “PitA” than any customer under the sun but Prime Custom Prime was collectively patient, understanding, informative and most importantly tolerant of their sometimes-antsy interior design challenged clueless customer. Their team, including an involved owner, consisted of Filiz the designer (PC Vienna), Nick the PM (PC Arlington), and several company employed skilled tradesmen in all disciplines, including the après project cleaning crew that were “the Best”. Even with a professional and organized contractor team doing quality work, the vagaries of ripping out and replacing a kitchen is a taxing psychological rollercoaster. Despite a detailed Statement of Work (SoW), there were lots of moving parts with so many big and small decisions throughout the project. Prime Custom did a masterful job “herding cats”. The project was 95% complete in three weeks and we were able to reclaim our new beautifulyl retooled kitchen by the middle of the fourth week. We did our homework. We developed three pages of bulletized line items, one for each room in our SoW. After interviewing a dozen K&B contractors including onsite visits and receiving half a dozen bids on our very comprehensive SoW, we culled the list down to three potential providers. Prime Custom matched the low bid for the kitchen with one contractor and the two bathrooms of another. We decided to go with Prime Custom with the hope of their doing all three rooms after they proved their worth on the kitchen. Our strategy has worked so far. We will update our review after Prime Custom completes the two bathrooms. It pays to be anal in working on home improvement project contracting, no matter how painful."

Roy R on July 2025

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Wood Stripping Companies questions, answered by experts

Most homeowners insurance policies won’t pay for the removal of dead, rotting trees. That’s because insurance is intended to protect you from sudden, unexpected accidents. So if a tree is sick, dying, neglected, or rotten but is still standing and hasn’t caused any property damage, it’s unlikely your insurance will cover the cost to have it removed. 

The signs of rot depend on the type. Dry rot looks like cube-shaped cracks with a fluffy white, cotton-like texture. Wood with dry rot may also have a strong, musty smell. 

Signs of other types of rot include wood that looks mushy or has black spots. The wood may crumble or give way when touched.

Algae doesn't directly contribute to wood rot, like mold, but it does create conditions that can lead to mold over time. Algae retain moisture, which favors fungal growth, potentially leading to wood rot over time. In some cases, significant algae growth can lead to the weakening of wood fibers, ultimately causing rot. Try to keep things as dry as possible. 

Costs depend on damage extent, the material type, accessibility, and the labor required for repairs.

Clogging, sagging, leaks, rust, and detachment from the roofline are common problems that need attention.

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