| Contractor Name: | C. H. Clark & Associates | ||
| Category: | Home improvement; carpentry; house painting; locksmith | ||
| Address / Phone: | 4109 Sampson Rd., Silver Spring, MD, 20906 - (301) 946-1822 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Charles H. "Chuck" Clark | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Chuck was the lead worker on our kitchen renovation a few years ago after a house fire. His work was far superior to any of the other workers. Since then he has formed his own company and does a variety of work. He is reliable, competent, and personable. My husband and I recommend him highly. | ||
| Submitted By: | Gayle Batty - - (301) 593-1976 gaylebatty@aol.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | General home improvement, including carpentry, locksmith, painting. No job too small. Licensed by MHIC (Md Home Improvement Commission) #69986. Fax number is (301)946-0265. | ||
| Contractor Name: | Optima Design, Inc. | ||
| Category: | House painting; flooring; carpentry | ||
| Address / Phone: | 11140 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, 20852 - (301) 984-2322 | ||
| Contractor Email: | gar5298362@aol.com | Web Site: | |
| Contact Person: | Gordon Franks, Owner | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | They do interior and exterior painting and wallboard work. They did our house last year, both inside and outside, and we are very pleased with the work and we intend to have them do more work for us. We would be happy to provide any further personal references. | ||
| Submitted By: | Sandi and Michael Schwed - 11507 Gilsan St. - (301) 681-9135 coralreef14107ms@aol.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | Interior and exterior house painting; plaster repair; carpentry; hardwood floor refinishing. Licensed in MD, DC, and VA. Fax number is (301) 231-7978. | ||
| Contractor Name: | Radon Abatement Services | ||
| Category: | Environmental concerns; house maintenance; home improvement; house painting | ||
| Address / Phone: | P. O. Box 15251, Chevy Chase, MD, 20825 - (301) 718-6200 | ||
| Contractor Email: | john.radon@erols.com | Web Site: | www.radonrepair.com |
| Contact Person: | John Swett, Owner | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Did excellent work. Made sure work was legal and aesthetically pleasant, even though this was more difficult. See his profile at the National Environmental Health Association National Radon Proficiency Program Profile Web Site (www.radongas.org). This site also gives a lot of information on what to look for in a radon abatement contractor as well as a list of certified contractors searchable by geographic location. Reference available from Howard County Public Schools. | ||
| Submitted By: | Ron Kavanagh - 11737 Lovejoy Street - (301) 681-3971 shirak@mindspring.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | EPA trained and tested. Licensed and insured: EPA #18781-1 NEHA #101103 MHIC #52013 VA #2705-059056. Cell phone: (202) 213-6200. | ||
| Contractor Name: | Dave's Lawn Service | ||
| Category: | Lawn care; tree trimming; moving and hauling; gutter cleaning | ||
| Address / Phone: | 10503 Hayes Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 - (301) 649-9610 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Dave Kull | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Very reliable and professional. Tracks need for lawn care and gutter cleaning without need of homeowner request. Does not do more than necessary. Tree trimming done very cleanly and reasonable. | ||
| Submitted By: | Joel Cohen - - joeland helenss@aol.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | Licensed and insured. Estimates are free. Besides the work described above, we also do fertilizing, snow removal, hauling to the dump, mulching, hedge trimming, aeration, and seeding. Also do tree work of all kinds as "D-n-A Tree Service", Tree Expert License #688. | ||
| Contractor Name: | Stang and Son Plumbing | ||
| Category: | Plumbing | ||
| Address / Phone: | 24500 Kings Valley Road, Damascus, MD, 20872 - (301) 926-1462 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Shary Moxley | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | After some bad luck with local plumbers, we found this GREAT plumber in Consumer Reports. We've had several pinhole leaks and he's been very reliable and well-priced. | ||
| Submitted By: | Andrea Chamblee - - achamblee@yahoo.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | New construction; remodeling; repair; well pumps; water treatment; water heaters. "We are here for ALL your plumbing needs." Fax number is (301) 972-0658. | ||
| Contractor Name: | Bonifant Tree Service, Inc. | ||
| Category: | Tree trimming | ||
| Address / Phone: | 16300 Oak Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20905 - (301) 942-7890 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Thomas Bonifant | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | I used this company based on a friend's recommendation. Dan Roper, the representative who came out to provide an estimate, arrived promptly, reviewed our needs carefully, explained his recommendations and provided an accurate timeframe of when Bonifant could do the work. The crew that took down our tree also showed up promptly (for us, a refreshing change!), did the job safely and efficiently, and cleaned up every last leaf and twig! I am very pleased to recommend them. | ||
| Submitted By: | Cynthia Brandt Campagna - - cynbrandt@hotmail.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | We provide complete tree care. | ||
| Contractor Name: | N & D Security | ||
| Category: | Home security systems | ||
| Address / Phone: | 4625 Old Dominion Drive, Arlington, VA, 22207 - (703) 243-0499 | ||
| Contractor Email: | N-Dsecurity@erols.com | Web Site: | |
| Contact Person: | Gary DeBarr, Owner | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | We interviewed the best companies in older Washington Checkbook and hired N&D because they seemed to be very knowledgeable, high quality components and price. Their installation, follow-up and timeliness was excellent and I highly recommend them. P.S. Unlike previous service, I ACTUALLY own this home security system, vs lease it; and since the parts are generic, if I chose to, I could easily change my monitoring and service provider. | ||
| Submitted By: | Louis Paley - - (301) 593-0919 belle1111@juno.com | ||
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| Contractor Name: | Maurice Wade | ||
| Category: | Electrical work | ||
| Address / Phone: | 3603 Collier Road, Beltsville, MD, 20705 - (301) 806-8018 | ||
| Contractor Email: | wademaur@aol.com | Web Site: | |
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| Submitter's Comments: | Solo electrician. No office or overhead expenses. He has done many improvements for me over many years. Very honest, reasonable, and bright. If you have a problem he is both a good designer and implementer. The most complicated problem is usually a no brainer for him. Very polite. Have to wait sometimes since he is much in demand. Best way to reach him is by cell phone above. | ||
| Submitted By: | Jack Zeller - 11603 Gilsan Street - (301) 681-5679 jdzeller@earthlink.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | Available to work evenings and weekends. New installations; heavy-up; troubleshooting; code violation correction; appliance repair: range, dryer, et al. | ||
| Contractor Name: | HomeOwner's HandyMan Service | ||
| Category: | Handyman / Odd jobs; House maintenance; Roofing; Carpentry; Home improvement; General contracting. | ||
| Address / Phone: | P.O. Box 6126, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 - (301) 871-9563 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Mike Eidlin | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | We found this local contractor through local ads and checked the Better Business Bureau, where he participates but has had no complaints as of 12/2001. He's repaired drywall, lighting, and installed handicapped bars and accessories. He's been very reliable and well-priced. | ||
| Submitted By: | Andrea Chamblee - - achamblee@yahoo.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | Licensed. Bonded. Insured. MHIC #65167. | ||
| Contractor Name: | Daniel Construction Co. | ||
| Category: | Windows; Siding; Trim; Roofing; Gutters | ||
| Address / Phone: | 9450 Ellsworth Court, Fulton, MD, 20759 - (301) 220-2027 | ||
| Contractor Email: | daniel.construction@erols.com | Web Site: | www.danielconstructionco.com |
| Contact Person: | Jack Daniel | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | We had 24 windows replaced by Simonton Windows (http://www.simonton.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1). [editor's note: Simonton is the manufacturer of the windows; Daniel Construction did the replacement work.] We thought that their price was reasonable. Although they came (very) late each time, they completed all work that could be done the same day. (They had to come twice because one of the replacement windows broke en route.) They cleaned all debris and were inconspicuous. | ||
| Submitted By: | Ronny Schaul - - (301) 649-7854 ronny.schaul@starpower.net | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | We specialize in exterior remodeling, siding, trim, roofing, gutters, and replacement windows. Toll-free number is: 1-888-498-3224 | ||
| Contractor Name: | Alpha Floors Service | ||
| Category: | Flooring | ||
| Address / Phone: | 19336 St. Johnsbury Drive, Germantown, MD, 20876 - (240) 876-7941 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Manuel Rodriguez | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Very reliable. Did a very good job on refinishing an old floor and installing a new floor. The costs were very reasonable. | ||
| Submitted By: | Maryanna Smith - - (301) 649-3148 campttl@aol.com | ||
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| Contractor Name: | Fichtner Services Central, Inc. | ||
| Category: | Roofing | ||
| Address / Phone: | 8278 Urban Street, PO Box 115, Odenton, MD, 21113 - (410) 519-1900 | ||
| Contractor Email: | pjlvd@yahoo.com | Web Site: | |
| Contact Person: | Paulo Vieiradias | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Company replaced roof shingles, on time, within 1-1/2 days, in very cold weather. Cleaning of debris was virtually perfect--I only found about 6 nails around the house. Shingles installed were of better quality than those of other bids and contract cost was at least $1,500 less than the other bids. References were excellent. | ||
| Submitted By: | Ronny Schaul - 716 Kersey Road - (301) 649-7854 ronny.schaul@starpower.net | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | Roofing, siding, and gutters. MHIC License No. 50157. | ||
| Contractor Name: | MMK Contractors | ||
| Category: | Flooring; General contracting; Gutters; Home Improvement; Roofing | ||
| Address / Phone: | 412 Southview Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20905 - (301) 346-9306 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | www.onemmk.com | |
| Contact Person: | Mo Kheiry | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | MMK just remodeled my decrepit, 1960s era bathroom and I could not be happier with it. I contacted 3 other contractors and went with Mo because his price was the best and his references sang his praises. Now I'm one who can do it, too. His men were considerate, reliable, hard-working and skilled, and they completed the work on time. He also has a roofing and gutter crew, which I have not used, but if they're anything like his remodeling crew, I'm sure they're good. | ||
| Submitted By: | Mame Templeton - - mame711@aol.com | ||
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| Contractor Name: | JES Construction | ||
| Category: | Bricklaying and Masonry; Home improvement; Gutter cleaning; House cleaning | ||
| Address / Phone: | , Rockville, MD, - (301) 573-2506 | ||
| Contractor Email: | grgfriedman@aol.com | Web Site: | |
| Contact Person: | George Friedman | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Mr. Friedman has been to our house three times to help us with our damp basement and water problems. Each time he found it was not a foundation problem and advised us generously with his diagnosis and recommendations, which always was a cheaper alternative. This including referring us to a plumber or roofer and included how to do it ourselves. He is knowledgeable, patient, and reliable. | ||
| Submitted By: | Andrea Chamblee - 727 Hillsboro Drive - achamblee@yahoo.com | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | We are an engineering company that specializes in foundation repairs (walls, slab and footings) and waterproofing. | ||
| Contractor Name: | Stang and Son Plumbing | ||
| Category: | Plumbing | ||
| Address / Phone: | 24500 Kings Valley Road, Damascus, MD, - | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
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| Submitter's Comments: | A plumber showed up 4 1/2 hours late, increased a faucet drip from 1 drop every 10 seconds to 2 drops per second, and charged $183 for this service. I got parts from Plumbing Plus for $10 and repaired the drip. Company finally agreed to ask for only $75 | ||
| Submitted By: | Ronny Schaul - 716 Kersey Road - (301) 649-7854 ronny.schaul@verizon.net | ||
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| Contractor Name: | Jose Elias Alvarez | ||
| Category: | House painting | ||
| Address / Phone: | 9723 52nd Ave, College Park, MD, 20740 - (301) 982-0526 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Jose Elias Alvarez | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Thoughtful, clean, honet and reasonably price. Eager to please customers. Very hard working. He does not "take off" and leave inexperienced painters to do the work. He delivers from beginning to the end. | ||
| Submitted By: | Jack Zeller - 11603 Gilsan Street - (301) 681-5679 jdzeller@umich.edu | ||
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| Contractor Name: | Chris Ecker | ||
| Category: | Electrical Work | ||
| Address / Phone: | 16007 Willow Lane, Rockville, MD, 20853 - (202) 359-1930 | ||
| Contractor Email: | cekcer@mac.com | Web Site: | |
| Contact Person: | Chris Ecker | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Chris and his team did a great job installing lights and a celing fan. His team was polite and cleaned up after complteting the job. | ||
| Submitted By: | Adam Santo - 11211 Monticello Ave - (301) 942-2325 nysanto@hotmail.com | ||
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| Contractor Name: | Landscapes Plus | ||
| Category: | Landscaping | ||
| Address / Phone: | PO Box 10565, Silver Spring, MD, 20914 - 301-593-0577 | ||
| Contractor Email: | landscapesplus@hotmail.com | Web Site: | www.landscapesplus.com |
| Contact Person: | Avi Chertock | ||
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| Submitted By: | Avi Chertock - - | ||
| Contractor's Remarks: | Quality Landscape Installation Work in the Kemp Mill Area | ||
| Contractor Name: | MMK Contractors | ||
| Category: | General contracting; Home improvement | ||
| Address / Phone: | 412 Southview Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20905 - (301) 346-9306 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | onemmk.com | |
| Contact Person: | Mohammed Kheiry | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | Excellent job on demolition and conversion of bathroom c/ tub to walkin shower. Start to finish--2 wks,no corners cut, easy to work with,cleaned up every evening, removed all trash, consulted c/ owner on all changes, excellent craftmanship. No need for follow up. Contract was for labor only with some construction materials added. Owner selected and purchased cabinetry, countertops,faucets, shower fixtures, lights, toilet, etc. Strongly recommend for quality and price. | ||
| Submitted By: | Jim Priestly - 609 Lamberton Drive - (301) 681-9495 priestj@comcast.net | ||
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| Contractor Name: | Hitts Tree Service | ||
| Category: | Tree trimming | ||
| Address / Phone: | , Culpepper, VA, - (540) 399-1397 | ||
| Contractor Email: | Web Site: | ||
| Contact Person: | Richard E. Hitt | ||
| Submitter's Comments: | I had two trees trimmed and another removed. Price was reasonable and service was tremendous. They arrived on time, were courteous and a pleasure to do business with. They did a careful and efficient job and cleaned up well. | ||
| Submitted By: | Joel Nathan - 11203 Bybee St - 301-649-4688 nathan.joel@gmail.com | ||
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