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"The entire process was so wonderful! Ryan, owner, came to the house to understand the project and scope. He had a proposal back to us in no time. He was comparable to another contractor we picked him because he did a great job installed our awning. Remi, who did almost all of the work was AMAZING! He showed up put down covers to protect carpet and floor. His tile work was outstanding. So much attention to detail. I would hire them again to do any project around my house. They worked/partner with great subcontractors who upheld their timeline. I couldn't be happier with the end result"

"The master bathroom renovation process we experienced was frustrating and plagued with many unnecessary delays and quality control breakdowns. Having gone through numerous home improvement projects, we carefully researched companies and selected VKB Kitchen and Bath in large part because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews we read on numerous websites, including Angie’s List. Unfortunately, the company we worked with bore little resemblance to the glowing reviews we read. While we are ultimately happy with the finished product, we do not feel anyone should experience the frustrating ordeal we went through to have a bathroom renovated. Consequently, we cannot recommend VKB Kitchen and Bath. We signed a contract with VKB on March 17, 2016, to perform a complete renovation of our master bath. The project was to follow the VKB designer’s specifications, and was to be substantially completed in 2 weeks—their estimate, not ours—with minor items to be addressed in a final third week. The actual renovation began on April 19th, a week later than originally planned. From the beginning, we experienced problems. VKB gave us access to an automated project management tool to check on the job’s status, see what work was scheduled each day, see any change orders for modifications made during the renovation, and communicate any questions or concerns through its message board. VKB was to use the tool to communicate progress, work schedules, and responses to our questions. If actually used and kept current, it would have been a helpful resource to monitor the job’s status and any slippages. However, VKB rarely used it, and when it was used, it presented grossly inaccurate information (ex., noting tasks as “completed” when they had not been started or were well behind). Toward the end of the job, after numerous delays and a turnover in the subcontractor VKB hired to perform the work and the reassignment of the project manager, the lead designer—Joe—used the messaging feature more frequently to timely respond to our questions or concerns and to better inform us as to the new sub-contractor’s work schedule. Demolition of the old master bathroom took several days, primarily because most of the work was done by one worker. This pattern continued during construction of the new bathroom. Each day, several workers would show up to unload equipment, but then typically most would go to another job site, leaving just one person to handle much of the work. We were told that the crew would begin work between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and would work full days as long as there was work to be done, yet for the vast majority of the time the initial subcontractor was involved, the crew would not show up until 10 a.m. or later, and would usually leave between 3 and 4 p.m. There were days when no one showed up and we were not notified that no one would be coming that day, despite there being ample work. The lack of sufficient workers and erratic work hours were major factors in the job quickly falling behind schedule. When we raised concerns about job slippages to VKB’s project manager, he dismissed our concerns. Serious communication issues existed between the subcontractor and VKB’s project manager which led to mistakes and delays. For example, one key design decision prior to commencement of the renovation was the removal of a ceiling and wall bulkhead to allow for more open space. The bulkhead wall contained a ventilation register which had to be removed and rerouted through a toe-kick in one of the new vanities. Due to miscommunications, the subcontractor tiled over the ventilation opening on the floor. The crew had to subsequently pull up newly-installed tile to create a ventilation path and install a new vent. However, because of the manner in which this ventilation path was constructed, the floor register did not fit properly flush with the tile floor. It still does not fit properly to this day. To be fair, issues arose which contributed to delays in the job that were not originally anticipated. For example, when the subcontractor finished the demolition, he noted that the floor was not completely level. To his credit, he took steps to fully level the floor, which took a day to complete. Additionally, in designing the new bathroom, the designer envisioned shifting the position of the toilet. As the job progressed, the subcontractor and project manager realized this would not work without extending a wall. We agreed with this change, which added another day to the project. Finally, we were scheduled to be out of town beginning in mid-May, which resulted in the crew not being able to work on the job for 10 days. Yet, had the job met the original contracted timeframes, it should have been completed nearly 2 weeks prior to our trip. When little additional progress had been made 2 weeks after our return, VKB reassigned the project manager and Joe, our lead designer, fired the subcontractor and brought in a new subcontractor to complete the bathroom renovation. However, this subcontractor had to work us into his existing jobs, putting a strain on his crew. To further complicate the new subcontractor’s job, there were numerous instances in which materials delivered were either defective or incomplete. For example, a large wood linen cabinet was unfinished on one side, resulting in VKB having to order a piece to finish the side. Additionally, the cabinet, and two vanities that were to be installed were supposed to have two side-by-side doors. When we inspected the delivered cabinet and vanities, we found that they had single doors. After noting this to VKB, we were told that the manufacturer did not make vanities that had two side-by-side doors, though they were in VKB’s design and the contract specified them. When we noted this would be problematic with respect to the linen cabinet given its placement in the bathroom, VKB said the cabinet could have side-by-side doors but it would require re-ordering them. We later found out that any re-ordering of items would require 2-to-3 weeks from the time of ordering until the items would arrive. While a 2-to-3 week delay was bad enough given the significant slippages already incurred, it turned out that VKB also misjudged other wood materials needed from this same manufacturer to complete the cabinet and vanity installation–such as trim and crown molding we had requested prior to commencement of the renovation–which resulted in another several weeks of delays. The end result of these missteps was that the new subcontractor had to pull out on two occasions for a period of 2 weeks each to allow time for new and/or replacement parts to arrive. Additionally, VKB twice sent out a separate crew to install the shower door and glass, and each time, the crew had to leave without performing the installation because work on the shower was not sufficiently complete for them to install the glass. When they were finally able to attempt the installation, they discovered an error in the manufacturing of one side of the glass. They had to reorder the side, resulting in yet another delay. Perhaps most disturbing is that the door and glass had been ready for weeks, yet no one checked them to ensure the manufacturer had completed them to specification. Other examples of this abound, including delivery of bathroom sinks and countertops which were not properly made and hardware for the cabinet and vanities, which were missing handles. Many of these problems could have been prevented or at least detected and addressed earlier had VKB had an effective process in place to ensure all materials ordered from vendors were inspected for both quantity and quality as soon as they were received. As a result of these problems, our master bathroom renovation—which was to have taken at most 3 weeks—took nearly 4 months to complete. Final work was completed on August 8th. Even at that, we ultimately settled for certain things simply to end the ordeal and move on. For example, the floor register that had been improperly installed by the initial subcontractor was never properly resolved by VKB—its solution was to cut the register bottom"

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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen? of Greater Fredericksburg provided excellent service and support throughout the entire remodeling process.  Steve Everett, the General Manager, planned and negotiated all aspects of the project from start to finish.  We were new to the process, so Steve explained all options and the implications of the various choices.  He made recommendations based upon the quality and durability of the options.  He regularly visited the work site to ensure excellent service.  At the final stages of the project Steve personally performed detail work, to address and resolve our concerns. 

All of his subcontractors were excellent.  They arrived on time, protected the interior of my home from any and all debris throughout the process, and were courteous and professional.  Initially the subcontractors laid down a plastic cover for dust protection.  They put floor runners in place between the work area and exit door.  These stayed in place throughout the project.  The subcontractors cleaned up and removed all debris.

 The contractor who handled installation of the shower valve, shower outlet, and handle bars checked with me regularly to ensure proper placement  of these items,  The tile people went a step above the contract requirements and put a corner seat in the shower for me!  The glass contractors explained out to properly care for the shower enclosure.

My husband and I very pleased with the work and service provided by DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen? of Greater Fredericksburg DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen? of Greater Fredericksburg.  We will happily recommend them.

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Cody Malone Services is a full service electrical contractor to meet all of your electrical needs. From changing an outlet, to installing a light or ceiling fan, to troubleshooting electrical problems, to installing recessed lighting, to providing and installing a whole home backup generator, Cody Malone Services provides excellence in customer service while satisfying your requirements. Formed by Steve and his wife Julie in 2011, Julie's son Jeremy joined the team in 2017. Julie is no longer part of our team, she passed unexpectedly in 2023. However, her smile and warmth live on in Jeremy. Steve is a licensed master electrician and Jeremy is a licensed Journeyman electrician. Regardless of how small or how large your job is, a licensed electrician will perform the work. Our normal business hours are Monday-Friday 8 am thru 5 pm. However, we understand that life gets busy. If the weekend is your only availability, we can schedule with sufficient advance notice.

"It was ok, although when I contacted Two By Four Construction to schedule the work, I was told to contact the subcontractor directly to work out the best time for the work to be done. The subcontractor who did the work was fine, although the night before the work was to be done, he notified me that he wouldn't be able to start the next day because of work he needed to do for other customers. We rescheduled it for several days later. When I called the day before to confirm that he would arrive the next day (a Friday) he said that he was unable to arrive on Friday (a rush job for a builder) and might not be able to start the following day because getting workers to help on Saturday would be very difficult (it's a three-day job). That was unacceptable so I pressed him and he was ultimately able to get some workers here on Saturday. He finished the job himself on Sunday and Monday and the refinished wood looks ok. He did not charge me for staining and installing the floor molding (which I had purchased) because of the scheduling problems, so all in all it worked out ok, but I would have much preferred to have had the job done when originally scheduled."

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small \nReferences upon Request.\nContact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. \nThank you. \n **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **\n

"I had Beacon install a 20 KW Generac whole-house gas generator in my home. It took several months from the time I signed a contract with Beacon to when the generator was delivered.  This was due to the high demand of generators after Hurricane Sandy, and Beacon told me to expect the delay.  When Beacon started the prep work for the installation there were two unexpected expenses. The electrical panel was deemed to be inadequate and had to be replaced. Beacon only charged me for the panel, and did not charge me for labor.  Also, the gas meter had to be upgraded, which the gas company did.  Beacon’s technicians were very professional and did a high quality job.  They arrived on time, and cleaned up after themselves when the installation was completed. The work included installing the gas generator, the electrical panel, and a transfer switch and the connecting the generator to the gas meter. Beacon also took care of obtaining the permit and scheduling the inspection. The inspector from Fairfax County commented on the high quality of Beacon’s work.  This was an expensive investment and I wanted to make sure that everything was done correctly from both a functional and a safety perspective.  I could have had a subcontractor from Home Depot do the installation for less money but I wanted the assurance of a highly rated electrical company to do the installation.  I was very satisfied with Beacon’s work and I would recommend them to anyone considering purchasing a whole-house generator. I also signed up for an annual maintenance contract with Beacon but I can’t comment on how well they perform maintenance since I have not yet had a maintenance visit.
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"Overall, McCrea did an outstanding job and I would be more than happy to give a recommendation, in person.  I cannot figure out how to upload a picture on this site, but if anyone would like to see the results of their work/ installation, my cell is 703-380-7313, Oliver Voss, 3122 N. 1st Street, Arlington VA.

Not only did McCrea exceed my expectations with the work they performed, they beat their competitors prices by a huge margin.  I received 4 quotes for this Carrier HVAC system, and a local small business quoted $13,500; Sears quoted $12,700, and Michael and Sons wanted approx $12,200.  McCrea saved me over $2,500 on a $10K job!  From my observations and research, the reason McCrea is so competitive with their pricing is because the small businesses can't beat a large company's price due to bulk sales; Sears uses multiple subcontractors for everything and is just a middle-man to other businesses who do all the work; and Michael & Sons advertises soooo often on TV that you probably pay a $2K premium just to cover their advertising costs.  Michael & Sons literally advertise non-stop on the Today show with Matt Lauer, and the Nightly News, so I imagine that amount of commercials will cost a pretty penny that has to be recouped somehow.      

With McCrea, I dealt only with McCrea employees. Kris Kimmell was my go-to guy with all questions, pricing, options, etc., and he didn't try to sell me more than I needed (unlike Michael and Sons), he promptly returned my calls, and he gave me the details I sought.  The installation team, Robert and Jonni, showed me all of the nuances of the system, were very professional, and actually worked for McCrea, unlike the other quotes I received who had a variety of subcontractors and partners, that can cause confusion and drive up costs as every layer wants a profit for their efforts.

Overall, I give McCrea two thumbs up for this HVAC job!!  Feel free to contact me if you would like any more info...703-380-7313. Oliver Voss"