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"I interviewed several contractors for my main bathroom remodel and chose VKB for their professionalism, design, and overall approach to the process. My objective was to have a large shower with a seat since the existing shower was the size of a phone booth and the bathroom configuration presented challenges. From the very first meeting with the design consultant, BURJU, I was impressed with her ideas and suggestions and her willingness to work within my established budget. She didn't recommend or suggest unnecessary or unwanted over the top items that would have blown my budget. Project manager, JASON, was on top of everything, stayed in touch with me almost daily, made sure I had all the correct cabinets and fixtures, provided me with his cell number, and asked each time if I had any questions. Last and certainly not least, MARVIN, the wonderful person who actually did all the nitty gritty hard work, worked nonstop to give me the bathroom of my dreams. I've never seen anyone work so hard and with the precision and perfectionism as he did. I absolutely love my new bathroom and would not hesitate to hire this team again. If you want beautiful, quality work, VKB is the place to go."

"I'm a Realtor and have been looking for a reliable contractor for some time...I'm so happy I found Home Equity Contractors! Fast, reliable, great communication, clean and wonderful work!"

"Best contractor I ever worked with is Marvel Homes, (301) 785-2171, a small firm owned and run by Devin Nasvaderani, truly one of the nicest, most knowledgeable, most organized and honest people I have ever worked with. I have done three projects with him, and been thrilled beyond expectation each time. Devin's is the firm I chose to rebuild the damaged portions of my house after a big fire there. Because we had been through so many problems with other contractors leading up to the rebuilding - despite checking them out and watching them closely - we were REALLY careful before selecting the contractor who would do the rebuilding. We read EVERY single detailed review on Angie's List, we interviewed the top "contenders," and chose Marvel Homes. Even with all of this high expectation, I was blown away by the experience of working with someone who is honest down to his bones, cares about the quality of his work down to the smallest details, is a phenomenally good carpenter with a small crew of stellar, hard-working people he trained himself, was spot-on with every time estimate and cost estimate - and for all of this is relaxed and warm at the same time. They say at the end of a long project with even a good contractor you are "sick of each other" by the end - on the contrary, I was actually sad when the work was done, that's how positive the experience was. In fact, when we needed to replace old windows at my family's house, and I wanted to winterize my screened porch, I chose Marvel Homes for each of those projects and the experience was every bit as positive. I will give details that may help give you a fuller picture of our positive experiences with this business. 1). Many contractors we spoke to came with glossy brochures and polished salesmen. Devin came himself, no glitz or fake conversation, looked at the job with what was clearly a trained eye, and answered all of my questions honestly and to whatever detail I needed. After all we had been through, I had gotten so sick of the "schmoozy" soft-sell/hard sell routine of the bigger companies who talked a lot without saying anything, this was like a breath of fresh air on a stuffy day. 2). His low-key demeanor may fool you. Devin is the most skillful and experienced carpenter/craftsmen and most organized contractor I ever met. He looks with a trained eye at every aspect of the job, and is clear and up front down to the smallest details. He wakes up at 5 each morning and before he leaves for his first job or meeting, he has a print-out of each and every thing he needs to do or discuss on each job, site, or client he will meet with that day. Unlike many good contractors who are not so good with paperwork, Devin's paperwork was so helpful all throughout the project, for planning, knowing when we needed to make choices of materials, knowing when to expect which aspect of the job, knowing breakdown of costs - everything. 3). He does it right. Even if it costs him, he absorbs the cost to get it right. In contrast to the companies that would spend hours talking to me without providing any detail or accurate estimates at all, Devin spent 40 hours of work on his own time without getting paid for it, in order to get accurate estimates and details on each aspect, so I knew exactly what to expect time-wise, and cost-wise, so the insurance estimate would be spot-on, etc. 4). When the refrigerator came, I had chosen a bigger one than we had planned for. The island was already in, but Devin was concerned that with the few extra inches of the refrigerator, the smaller aisle space might be annoying when we would be using it, moving about the kitchen, etc. He arranged to meet me at the house to see what I thought, and then suggested we move the island a few inches back. Despite the fact that I was the one who had chosen that particular refrigerator, he did not charge me for the cost of moving the island, even though I suggested that that was only fair. He said something like, "the job isn't done into you are happy, and we get it right." Who does that? 5). His small crew is terrific. He has trained all of them, and treats them well, so they form a really cohesive team. They arrived on the dot when they said they would, and they left the work area and house cleaner than when they arrived. The respect they showed for me and my things was remarkable, which blew me away after having worked with companies that treated my house like their own work space, without regard for the people or things in it. 6). We had to work with insurance on the big job. Devin's estimate was so "on point" that there was no dispute over any of it, the insurance issued the check without delay. His time estimates of when a part of the job would be done were true and exact, making it possible for us to plan around when certain parts of the job would be done. And his cost estimate was exact also. He is licensed and bonded. He does things by the book, and in fact, the only "negative" comment we ever found for him on Angie's List is "he refuses to use cheap materials." Thank goodness he doesn't. There were so many things I noticed after I moved back home that I never would have noticed while the job was underway, so many corners a less honest or less skilled contractor could have cut that would have slipped by me until long after they were paid and gone. I can't tell you how many times I felt so grateful that we had found Devin. The fire was a nightmare in so many ways, but I have often said that finding Devin and Marvel Homes more than made up for it. His reputation for excellent, by the book, safe work was clearly known to county inspectors, and every inspection went smoothly, without surprises or problems. After you have had a fire, you especially appreciate a contractor that does it safely, and right. He charges a fair price for high quality work. Before Devin I used to try to get things done at cheaper prices. The work was cheap and I would have to supervise every inch and every minute of it to be sure, and even then, I got burned. Devin told me once that a large portion of his jobs are coming in and doing it right after someone cheaper botched it up. Having now worked with a company where I didn't need to supervise ANYTHING to get a proper, careful, skilled result and promised result, I will never go back to the other way."

"These guys are exceptionally willing to bend over backwards to accommodate a customers. very flexible. While they were on the job, we came to agreement with them to perform another job that was outside of the scope of the original job. They did the extra job for a very reasonable price negotiated on the spot, and they did an excellent job on that one, too. I'll consider this company to be a valuable resource."

"I would highly recommend this family run company. I had the pleasure of working with the daughter and she ensured the proper contract was in place and answered any of my questions prior to the project beginning. She managed the process seamlessly and ensured she kept proper documentation throughout the process. Then her father and his team begin the work efficiently following through on all aspects of the contract. They even tweaked a few things along the way as I asked. Customer service was delivered on a high level along with quality work. The price point was also fair with warranty on the work prepared. The job was completed on time and mom came in to do a final cleaning of all of the spaces effected by the renovation. I will certainly be doing business with this company again. It is hard to find honest and reliable contractor so I am happy to have found one."

Home contractors

"Ben ran late for our appointment but called immediately to tell me and to see if the later time would still work.  I have no problem understanding when a contractor gets tied up on another job. I just want to be informed of the change, which he did.  He was very knowledgeable and efficient.  My home was built in 1830 so electric work is not as straight forward as on a newer home.  He was able to give me a rough quote on the additional work we would like to have done and I will use Doyle Contracting to have it done.
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"American Home Contractors replaced my home's roof and gutters. I had an excellent experience from start to finish. John, the Project Coordinator, was professional, attentive to my needs throughout the project, flexible with the scheduling, and willing to work with me on the price. The project was completed in a timely manner and the workmanship was great. I would highly recommend American Home Contractors!"

"Bob is probably the best service provider weâ ve worked with, in any field, and by far the best contractor! Heâ s punctual, highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, flexible, works with great passion and above all else, heâ s honest and trustworthy. Weâ re fortunate to have found Bob and would recommend him to anyone looking to tackle a home improvement project, large or small."

"I originally called Chris to look at the basement bathroom. He came promptly and I showed him the bathroom. He got out his tape, squared paper, and pencil and started puttering about, measuring and sketching. He went all over the basement and seemed quite unperturbed by its apparent uselessness, it's dirt, and chaos. Then he asked me: "Why do you want to do up the bathroom?" "Um, well, er" was how I began my answer. I had no idea what I really wanted, or any idea of how much things cost, or what was doable at all. And I had no idea that I had no idea. So it began.
Chris came back time after time - to get to know me and my needs, I now realize. He thought I shouldn't just do up the bathroom with no thought to what the whole space might be used for; that it would be a complete waste of money. I realized instantly he was right. He came up with designs which he discussed at length with me. He helped me make a budget, was utterly candid about prices, including what would be included in his estimate and what I would be paying for out of pocket. He made sketches and walked me through different scenarios. He didn't hesitate to tell me what was not worth the price, what might be worth the price if I decided to go that way. I never felt my project was too small, too cheap, too boring. I never felt pushed into spending more money. I felt valued and understood.
By this time I thought he was so exceptional that I started murmuring about problems in my ancient kitchen upstairs, and Chris told me that Elmer and Armando could do anything and that we could arrange it for them to work for me by the hour. And now I have a kitchen where everything works, including some things that never worked properly when the kitchen was put in decades ago.
Of course I had dreaded the cleaning out of the basement, but by the time a day was fixed to start I was feeling so positive that I did not feel nearly as overwhelmed as I thought I would. And the carpenters and other builders were so polite and kind that they moved tons of stuff for me before I even started. And what an impressive team: skilled, focused, good at problem solving - like a well oiled machine but with a brain. And Chris was always there it seemed - to explain unexpected changes, the odd problem, why no-one was coming on a particular day.  Sometimes, depending on what was going on, there would be only one person there, and I could hear the steady noises, nothing rushed, and the cheerful music (never too loud) as one of the team just worked and worked. 
Were there problems? A few. Unexpected expenses? Yes. Dust? Of course. It was a renovation - these things invariably happen. But always to know why and how, to understand  the problem  as, or even before it happens, to have it fixed... well that's what a good contractor is all about. And Chris and his team are as good as it gets.
Not convinced yet? One evening my phone rang and it was Chris. He said he was at IKEA and that the counter top I had chosen was out of stock. I was so surprised that I could only say: "What on earth are you doing at IKEA?". Chris had actually gone to IKEA for me to buy all the kitchen cabinets and counter top and all. I had naturally assumed that I would be doing that - it had not occurred to me it that Chris might think it was his job. But that's Chris.
Do you know what a nightmare IKEA is? 


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