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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC

4.82(
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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC

4.82(
203
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1995 years of experience

We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!

"Great job. Knowledgeable and professional"

Keith M on September 2025

We understand how important it is to have confidence in the people who design your landscape. We have a friendly staff of highly creative and capable people, and we pride ourselves in our excellent service recognized around DC area, Maryland and Virginia. That’s how we’ve built our business throughout more than 18 years and mostly through referrals. For more than a decade, Xtra Care Landscaping & Design, Inc, has provided professional lawn and yard maintenance as well as comprehensive landscaping design-build services to residential and commercial clients throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area.Whether you choose mowing and edging, artificial turf or mulching our competitive pricing and professional service is among the best in the area, and be sure to ask about our complete landscape design-build services guaranteed to blend your home or office seamlessly into it’s natural surroundings. Call us for any of the listed services: Yard & Maintenance, Hardscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Lighting, Artificial Turf, Decks, Landscape Design, Going Green, Concrete Art, Or Commercial Maintenance!

"Great job. Knowledgeable and professional"

Keith M on September 2025


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Moore Designs & Outdoor Living

5.00(
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Moore Designs & Outdoor Living

5.00(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2017 years of experience

With over 15 years of experience in residential building in Northern Virginia, we provide a full service from design, free estimates, HOA submission, plans and permit, to build through completion. We help create outdoor living places customized for each customer based on your entertainment needs and overall wish list. We accept all major credit cards and offer a military discount.

"Moore Designs did our stamped concrete patio this spring. We told them our ideas and they took it up a notch to beyond what we could have imagined with lighted bench seating. It came out wonderful and brought life to a dead space in the yard. It was a wonderful experience."

Anna M on July 2024

With over 15 years of experience in residential building in Northern Virginia, we provide a full service from design, free estimates, HOA submission, plans and permit, to build through completion. We help create outdoor living places customized for each customer based on your entertainment needs and overall wish list. We accept all major credit cards and offer a military discount.

"Moore Designs did our stamped concrete patio this spring. We told them our ideas and they took it up a notch to beyond what we could have imagined with lighted bench seating. It came out wonderful and brought life to a dead space in the yard. It was a wonderful experience."

Anna M on July 2024


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E T General Contractor INC

4.49(
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E T General Contractor INC

4.49(
445
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Customers say: Super punctual
1998 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Call or text us at (703) 906-9735 or +1 (571) 662-9675 ** ET General Contractor INC was formed to provide general contracting services in the commercial and residential industry. ET General Contractor INC is insured in the state of Virginia. We have a Class A Contracting License. Our employees are direct employees and we don’t subcontract any work. Our employees are trained individuals who are responsible and produce quality workmanship. In our 25 years of experience we've completed our jobs in a timely and professional manner. Here at ET General Contractor INC I, Julio, conduct weekly meetings to cover issues relating to job and personal safety. We practice open communication and team work with management and field personnel allowing growth and success. I would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to work with you on any of your projects. We do tree-work, patios, driveways, interior/exterior renovations, grading, roofing, deck building, window installation, retaining walls, drainage systems, we do it all.

"I had a very pleasant and positive experience working with Julio. He was professional, polite, knowledgeable, and very responsive. He and his team did a great job, on time as promised. I would gladly use them again."

Adam S on November 2025

Call or text us at (703) 906-9735 or +1 (571) 662-9675 ** ET General Contractor INC was formed to provide general contracting services in the commercial and residential industry. ET General Contractor INC is insured in the state of Virginia. We have a Class A Contracting License. Our employees are direct employees and we don’t subcontract any work. Our employees are trained individuals who are responsible and produce quality workmanship. In our 25 years of experience we've completed our jobs in a timely and professional manner. Here at ET General Contractor INC I, Julio, conduct weekly meetings to cover issues relating to job and personal safety. We practice open communication and team work with management and field personnel allowing growth and success. I would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to work with you on any of your projects. We do tree-work, patios, driveways, interior/exterior renovations, grading, roofing, deck building, window installation, retaining walls, drainage systems, we do it all.

"I had a very pleasant and positive experience working with Julio. He was professional, polite, knowledgeable, and very responsive. He and his team did a great job, on time as promised. I would gladly use them again."

Adam S on November 2025


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East Coast Landscape Design

4.80(
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East Coast Landscape Design

4.80(
123
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
1979 years of experience

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: [email protected]

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: [email protected]

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025


"Jose and his team did an amazing job, easy to communicate and always on time. Highly recommend JP Landscaping."

Vips P on March 2024

At JP Landscaping Inc, We take care to provide our customers high quality services personalized for their unique needs. We are available to take your order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our staff members are professional, courteous and efficient.

"Jose and his team did an amazing job, easy to communicate and always on time. Highly recommend JP Landscaping."

Vips P on March 2024


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C&C Building & Remodeling

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C&C Building & Remodeling

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"It has now been 7 months since we hired C&C. It took them 5 months to create a plan and diagrams. We then proceeded, based on their direction, to get HOA and county approvals. We did not receive the approvals, they have started NO WORK, but refuse to return our $76K deposit that was my elderly parents only savings. We are now in legal suit with the builder. I would not recommend this builder as they make promises they can?t keep and are never responsive by email, phone or text. "

abby g on October 2025

We take great pride in our 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"It has now been 7 months since we hired C&C. It took them 5 months to create a plan and diagrams. We then proceeded, based on their direction, to get HOA and county approvals. We did not receive the approvals, they have started NO WORK, but refuse to return our $76K deposit that was my elderly parents only savings. We are now in legal suit with the builder. I would not recommend this builder as they make promises they can?t keep and are never responsive by email, phone or text. "

abby g on October 2025


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Baltic Construction

5.00(
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Baltic Construction

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1985 years of experience

Baltic Construction, was founded in South Orange County, California, in 1989 by Boris Hoffman, who was born and raised in Lithuania. He earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology from the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) in Vilnius, Lithuania. He immigrated to California in 1986 and started working in the construction industry there that year. Initially, he worked as a construction manager for a Los Angeles based development company, remodeling restaurants, hotels, and single family homes, and building new custom homes. Shortly, he founded his own design/build construction company in 1989, which specializes in residential home improvements, room additions, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, deck and porch construction, and new custom home construction. Since 2012, Baltic Construction relocated to Northern Virginia and carries General Contractor's licenses in Washington D.C. , Virginia, and Maryland.

"Boris is a consummate professional and craftsman. His dedication towards delivering high quality work at a fair price was much appreciated- weâ ve worked with several other home repair companies over the course of our 13 years in our home, and have never received such high quality workmanship and customer service as we did while working with Boris."

Rachel M on June 2023

Baltic Construction, was founded in South Orange County, California, in 1989 by Boris Hoffman, who was born and raised in Lithuania. He earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Technology from the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) in Vilnius, Lithuania. He immigrated to California in 1986 and started working in the construction industry there that year. Initially, he worked as a construction manager for a Los Angeles based development company, remodeling restaurants, hotels, and single family homes, and building new custom homes. Shortly, he founded his own design/build construction company in 1989, which specializes in residential home improvements, room additions, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, deck and porch construction, and new custom home construction. Since 2012, Baltic Construction relocated to Northern Virginia and carries General Contractor's licenses in Washington D.C. , Virginia, and Maryland.

"Boris is a consummate professional and craftsman. His dedication towards delivering high quality work at a fair price was much appreciated- weâ ve worked with several other home repair companies over the course of our 13 years in our home, and have never received such high quality workmanship and customer service as we did while working with Boris."

Rachel M on June 2023


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Salzano Custom Concrete

4.95(
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Salzano Custom Concrete

4.95(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Salzano Concrete is a family owned and operated, local concrete company with over 30 years of experience in concrete and construction. We offer a wide variety of concrete services including both Stamped Concrete and Decorative Concrete Resurfacing. Services include Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Sitting Walls, and Stairs We will spend time with you, one on one, to create an attractive, modern, and artistic design to complement the feel and setting of your property. Select from our many stamp patterns, colors, accent borders, and stair designs for your project. We typically have a backlog during the season so call early to schedule. Also, we do have a $4,500 minimum charge. Contact us today to schedule our free design and estimate service.

"We had a large stamped concrete patio built and the end result is quite good for the price. They didn't take long to finish and seemed to know what they were doing from start to finish. The stamped design looks close to real. I would recommend them and use them again. We are happy with the product and quality at the price we paid."

Mark S on December 2023

Salzano Concrete is a family owned and operated, local concrete company with over 30 years of experience in concrete and construction. We offer a wide variety of concrete services including both Stamped Concrete and Decorative Concrete Resurfacing. Services include Driveways, Pool Decks, Patios, Walkways, Sitting Walls, and Stairs We will spend time with you, one on one, to create an attractive, modern, and artistic design to complement the feel and setting of your property. Select from our many stamp patterns, colors, accent borders, and stair designs for your project. We typically have a backlog during the season so call early to schedule. Also, we do have a $4,500 minimum charge. Contact us today to schedule our free design and estimate service.

"We had a large stamped concrete patio built and the end result is quite good for the price. They didn't take long to finish and seemed to know what they were doing from start to finish. The stamped design looks close to real. I would recommend them and use them again. We are happy with the product and quality at the price we paid."

Mark S on December 2023


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Certified Electrical Technologies

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Certified Electrical Technologies

4.86(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1979, CET has been committed to providing the latest technology, highest quality products and superior customer service. Our goal is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction. CET offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent service by highly-trained technicians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the Electrical Service industry. As your electrician, we are especially proud of our outstanding staff, comprised of highly trained electricians and engineers. Our staff has been personally recruited for their particular expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence. These qualities make them CET’s most valuable asset and ensure our clients of total satisfaction. Additional service area: portions of Prince William, Loudoun, Charles, & Arlington counties. Additional phone numbers: Gaithersburg (301) 948-5252, Silver Spring (301) 589-4255, Bowie (301) 858-5252, Alexandria (703) 519-5252, Fairfax (703) 273-4200, Reston (703) 757-6500, Leesburg (703) 777-5651. Super Service Award Wining

"We worked with CET several years ago to install recessed lights in our basement; Rob did a really great install so we knew we’d somehow work with them eventually. Fast-forward to last month: we wanted to install more recessed lights along with a ceiling fan in our living room. Lucky for us, we were able to work with Rob again. The shape of our room is awkward and asymmetrical, but Rob provided some great options and suggestions, and pointed out some details we wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. He was professional and completed the task ahead of schedule. It really changed our space for the better -- we’d highly recommend this company to our family and friends. Thanks CET!"

Munir F on July 2021

Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1979, CET has been committed to providing the latest technology, highest quality products and superior customer service. Our goal is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction. CET offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent service by highly-trained technicians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the Electrical Service industry. As your electrician, we are especially proud of our outstanding staff, comprised of highly trained electricians and engineers. Our staff has been personally recruited for their particular expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence. These qualities make them CET’s most valuable asset and ensure our clients of total satisfaction. Additional service area: portions of Prince William, Loudoun, Charles, & Arlington counties. Additional phone numbers: Gaithersburg (301) 948-5252, Silver Spring (301) 589-4255, Bowie (301) 858-5252, Alexandria (703) 519-5252, Fairfax (703) 273-4200, Reston (703) 757-6500, Leesburg (703) 777-5651. Super Service Award Wining

"We worked with CET several years ago to install recessed lights in our basement; Rob did a really great install so we knew we’d somehow work with them eventually. Fast-forward to last month: we wanted to install more recessed lights along with a ceiling fan in our living room. Lucky for us, we were able to work with Rob again. The shape of our room is awkward and asymmetrical, but Rob provided some great options and suggestions, and pointed out some details we wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. He was professional and completed the task ahead of schedule. It really changed our space for the better -- we’d highly recommend this company to our family and friends. Thanks CET!"

Munir F on July 2021


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Classic Stonescaping & Gardens LLC

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Classic Stonescaping & Gardens LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

............................AWARDS................................ Lots of contractors can install your outdoor project, but can they design a solution while controlling the process? For the third year in a row, Classic Stonescaping & Gardens LLC has been awarded Angie's List prestigious Super Service Award. In addition, we were also awarded Angie's List Magazine's "Best Contractor" award for two years in a row. Click the links below to the articles: ................................................................................... 1st year - "Best Contractor" award - http://magazine.angieslist.com/best-worst/2010/best-washington-d-c-contractors-of-2010.aspx .................................................................................. 2nd year - "Best Contractor" award - http://magazine.angieslist.com/best-worst/2011/best-washington-d-c-contractors-of-2011.aspx ................................................................................... ................................OVERVIEW............................ Jeffrey Jones, owner of Classic Stonescaping & Gardens, will arrive at your home to conduct the estimate, design your outdoor project, and create a detailed proposal. Please understand that we do not have additional designers, estimators, or office staff - Jeff conducts every estimate. In addition, Jeff is dedicated to working on each job with his crew to assure the best possible quality and communication. This may result in some wait to schedule the initial consultation but assures the type of product Angie's List customers deserve ................................................................................. ..........COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT................. In November 2010, Jeff Jones founded and launched Decorate A Vet ( www.facebook.com/Decorate.A.Vet ). Decorate A Vet is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 dedicated to assisting our nation's veterans to make repairs, beautify the outside of their homes and yards, and decorate for holidays. CLASSIC & DECORATE A VET -Dec.2012 - Once again, we renovated and decorated our military veterans homes for Christmas. DOUBLE CLICK the links below to see some of the coverage: .......................................................................... http://bit.ly/QSIsnc ............................................... http://bit.ly/11y5BNI ........................ http://bit.ly/UhYN2C ....................... http://on.fb.me/VhSkt1 ..................................... (See below for more video) ............ .................................................................................. In the December 2011 issue of Angie's List Magazine, Jeff and Decorate A Vet was featured as a partner with Angie's List Wishmakers Program. This relationship between Jeff's contracting business and Angie's List has been very productive in helping Decorate A Vet renovate it's Veterans homes ( http://magazine.angieslist.com/contractors/articles/wishmakers-connects-contractors-homeowners-in-need.aspx ). In April 2012 Jeff was the recipient of the James S. Elkin Award for Humanitarianism, presented by the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce for his work in establishing Decorate A Vet. In October 2012, Jeff was honored by the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council as our community's "Veteran's Best Friend - 2012".

"We asked Jeff to re-trench and rebuild weight bearing retaining walls that were 20+ years old and had tumbled. We had other vendors that we contacted that were interested in re-landscaping our entire yard, which was not really necessary for this project. Jeff came out and evaluated the situation, making recommendations from an engineering perspective on what we needed to do to rebuild the walls with better structural integrity, which would prevent them from tumbling again. We agreed that in a mature garden with transplanting requirements, this was a great winter project. His crew arrived on time, completed the job in an efficient and expedient manner, and the quality of the work was outstanding. They were respectful of the property, and cleaned up each day. They tore down and rebuilt the walls (using the same stone which saved us on the materials) to be much sturdier. They trenched with gravel and added heavy capstone to the top of the wall, to ensure the structural integrity. They completed the job in 2.5 days. The quality of the work was excellent, as was the price. I would recommend Classic Stonescaping for any outdoor projects."

Michele R on January 2021

............................AWARDS................................ Lots of contractors can install your outdoor project, but can they design a solution while controlling the process? For the third year in a row, Classic Stonescaping & Gardens LLC has been awarded Angie's List prestigious Super Service Award. In addition, we were also awarded Angie's List Magazine's "Best Contractor" award for two years in a row. Click the links below to the articles: ................................................................................... 1st year - "Best Contractor" award - http://magazine.angieslist.com/best-worst/2010/best-washington-d-c-contractors-of-2010.aspx .................................................................................. 2nd year - "Best Contractor" award - http://magazine.angieslist.com/best-worst/2011/best-washington-d-c-contractors-of-2011.aspx ................................................................................... ................................OVERVIEW............................ Jeffrey Jones, owner of Classic Stonescaping & Gardens, will arrive at your home to conduct the estimate, design your outdoor project, and create a detailed proposal. Please understand that we do not have additional designers, estimators, or office staff - Jeff conducts every estimate. In addition, Jeff is dedicated to working on each job with his crew to assure the best possible quality and communication. This may result in some wait to schedule the initial consultation but assures the type of product Angie's List customers deserve ................................................................................. ..........COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT................. In November 2010, Jeff Jones founded and launched Decorate A Vet ( www.facebook.com/Decorate.A.Vet ). Decorate A Vet is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 dedicated to assisting our nation's veterans to make repairs, beautify the outside of their homes and yards, and decorate for holidays. CLASSIC & DECORATE A VET -Dec.2012 - Once again, we renovated and decorated our military veterans homes for Christmas. DOUBLE CLICK the links below to see some of the coverage: .......................................................................... http://bit.ly/QSIsnc ............................................... http://bit.ly/11y5BNI ........................ http://bit.ly/UhYN2C ....................... http://on.fb.me/VhSkt1 ..................................... (See below for more video) ............ .................................................................................. In the December 2011 issue of Angie's List Magazine, Jeff and Decorate A Vet was featured as a partner with Angie's List Wishmakers Program. This relationship between Jeff's contracting business and Angie's List has been very productive in helping Decorate A Vet renovate it's Veterans homes ( http://magazine.angieslist.com/contractors/articles/wishmakers-connects-contractors-homeowners-in-need.aspx ). In April 2012 Jeff was the recipient of the James S. Elkin Award for Humanitarianism, presented by the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce for his work in establishing Decorate A Vet. In October 2012, Jeff was honored by the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council as our community's "Veteran's Best Friend - 2012".

"We asked Jeff to re-trench and rebuild weight bearing retaining walls that were 20+ years old and had tumbled. We had other vendors that we contacted that were interested in re-landscaping our entire yard, which was not really necessary for this project. Jeff came out and evaluated the situation, making recommendations from an engineering perspective on what we needed to do to rebuild the walls with better structural integrity, which would prevent them from tumbling again. We agreed that in a mature garden with transplanting requirements, this was a great winter project. His crew arrived on time, completed the job in an efficient and expedient manner, and the quality of the work was outstanding. They were respectful of the property, and cleaned up each day. They tore down and rebuilt the walls (using the same stone which saved us on the materials) to be much sturdier. They trenched with gravel and added heavy capstone to the top of the wall, to ensure the structural integrity. They completed the job in 2.5 days. The quality of the work was excellent, as was the price. I would recommend Classic Stonescaping for any outdoor projects."

Michele R on January 2021

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Outdoor Kitchens questions, answered by experts

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

Deciding whether to buy a prebuilt fireplace kit or build one from scratch comes down to aesthetics, available space, and budget. Many homeowners like the convenience and lower cost of prebuilt options—around $1,500—versus the involved planning and construction of a larger fireplace. Another bonus: you can usually move prebuilt units. Custom projects are more common when homeowners have access to a larger budget and more area in the yard to place the fireplace.

You can call a second kitchen many different names—butler’s pantry, scullery, prep kitchen, working kitchen, dirty kitchen, or even just second kitchen. In modern times, however, second kitchens are almost always called prep kitchens or small kitchens. However, the purpose of a second kitchen remains the same—prepare food and clean items “behind closed doors.”

The average cost of an outdoor kitchen is around $15,500. However, since outdoor kitchens are highly customizable, you could spend anywhere from $5,000 to over $50,000 for your setup. Some important factors that can affect your pricing include the size of the kitchen, the materials you use—specifically for the countertop—the type of grill you want, and any add-on products you want coupled with your installation.

Costs depend on materials, labor, appliances, and whether electrical or plumbing modifications are required.

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