Best Businesses in Washington, DC

I used this guy just two days ago.  He isn't closed, but he likely does not have a store front.  He came pretty much on time.  He did nice work and cleaned up pretty good after himself.  I would give him more stars, but he didn't itemize my bill and didn't state his hourly rate at all.  He came to my house to install a water line to my new refrigerator and a new garbage disposal.  He didn't hook the line up to the exisiting fridge, but it probably looked to him like it did not have a ice maker having sat there for who knows how long without a water line to it.  I will say he was very polite, very friendly and  very quiet.  I was working from home that day and I got plenty of work done in the two hours he was there.

I'll be calling Pablo again!  I'm very happy with the service he provided in getting my dryer up and running again.  Pablo was fast and efficient not only with the repair but with communication and was able to offer same day service.  Thanks Pablo!

Roto Rooter Manager, Mr. Purcelle, contacted me after reading my customer survey. Not only did he apologize profusely, but he also returned my $125 and offered me $75 off any plumbing repairs if I use their service in the future. He also talked to the technician about what he did wrong. Mr. Purcelle's actions tell me that Roto Rooter is interested in providing good, fair service to their customers. I retract my 1-star review and give them 4 stars. They have an opportunity to earn the fifth star at my next service appointment.

We just recently replaced our furnace, Hvac compressor, hot water heater and put on a brand new deck in our back yard.  Everything went amazingly smooth.  Carlos was the upmost professional and very responsive to our questions and requests.  We ended up adding on additional work at the end because he did such a great job with the initial contract.  Without hesitation- I would recommend C&S to anyone looking to do any home improvement.  He does it all and does it all very well!

You will not get a more friendlier and competent staff as you will with Heidler. We've been using them for our home for the last 6 years, the previous owner of our home did as well. They are helpful, honest, and accommodating. Every experience has been easy, quick, and helpful. We intend on being customers for life.

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT! Great Service, Reasonable Prices, Professional, On-time, Honest Advice, Trustworthy...  

What I like best about Problem Solved Services is that they watch my pennies and give me straight advice on what must be fixed immediately, what can wait, and my various options, so that I can make an informed decision. This approach has earned my trust along with the fact that their workmanship is always top-notch.

Tony and Matt have serviced our irrigation system since we installed it in 2004.  They have also repaired leaks, added zones, moved zones, and recently upgraded our control box so that we could schedule our system over the web. Given their great service over the years, we also had them install landscape lighting. I LOVE the way my trees and beddings look at night now!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I cannot recommend Luis and the entire LLugo, LLC team enough for any home renovation--large or small. I don't think you can find anyone in the DMV area or beyond who will devote so much time and attention to every detail of your project and care so deeply about the outcome and his clients' satisfaction.  I will not hesitate to call him again for future renovations.

I was referred to Luis by a friend who had an outstanding experience with LLugo for her master suite renovation, and I have subsequently referred Luis to friends and neighbors for their home renovations. I've heard nightmare stories about general contractors who take your deposit and, once the contract is signed, never show up on site again and are unreachable.  For the duration of our five-month project Luis was ALWAYS reachable for questions or concerns and was on site every week. His communication was incredible, day or night, weekends, holidays--it didn't matter. He wanted us to understand what was going on with the project and make sure we were fully informed and comfortable with the steps his crew was taking. Luis also has an amazing team. Beto was our foreman for the project and he became like family, along with Juan who was on site every day. The whole team is extremely professional, kind and considerate. We have shared walls with our neighbors and LLugo's policies go a long way to helping with the inevitable inconvenience of a renovation next door: no smoking, no music, no shouting. Another surprise during the process of working with LLugo is how clean they leave the work site every day. Every single day the construction site is swept and cleaned-there's no trash or debris left sitting around. They also sealed the renovation site from the rest of the house to provide some sense of privacy and to avoid dust from entering the rest of the house.

Our project was extensive- Luis and his team demoed the entire second floor of our home down to the studs, completely re-framed a new footprint, and built out two new bedrooms and two new bathrooms and added new windows. Luis tackled every aspect of our project-soup to nuts. Before we even decided to hire him for our project Luis met with us in person, walked through the space, created a design proposal and then revised the proposal numerous times based on our feedback. We did not use an architect, or a designer, and we didn't need one with Luis. He also handled all permitting and dealt with the historic preservation office for us. Luis also provided us with a detailed estimate that included every imaginable line item plus allowances for our decisions on finishes. He walked us through the estimate patiently explaining every aspect and answering our questions. There were no pressure tactics to get us to rush to sign. Our home is 125 years old so there were some real surprises underneath the sub floor and behind the walls that required major structural work. Luis handled these unexpected challenges calmly and professionally. He and his team were able to address every issue and walk us through every step.

These guys were great.   I had a pipe burst and blow water all over my floor.  I called a couple places and got various versions of we will get right back with you.   I called these guys and got right through and a plumber was at my house in 15 minutes.  He diagnosed the problem quickly, got what water back on they could and the next day came back out and fixed the problem.  The price was reasonable , the service quick and the plumber tidy and courteous.   I'd use them again.

Great work. Took the extra time and went the extra mile. They fixed a problem that's been an issue for years. Our new go-to guy. Thanks!

I had a mystery leak, which the two very smart, very efficient, and very kind Hayden plumbers figured out briskly within the one-hour minimum. Hayden's is top-notch and was recommended by friends, so I expected them to be expensive, but they found the problem fast, because they're smart and efficient, so they actually cost MUCH less than the Jiffy estimate. I didn't get an estimate from them, but their reputation was so strong, I called them. They have a big enough staff to be available really fast, too. I will absolutely call them first from now on.  This is Paul C. Hayden and Sons I'm writing about.

All these good reviews make me nervous these guys aren't going to be as available going forward, but I can't help but rave about their professionalism, friendliness, and work product.  What a team Steve and Jay are!  I could type nine paragraphs about the work they've already done in our new (but old, like all Cap Hill homes) house which we have owned for less than two weeks. Two weeks and these guys have been in our house on four separate occasions, every time with a smile and a quick solution and plans for larger issues to be fixed down the road, when we haven't just emptied our pockets.  

I will share one little anecdote should tell you all you need to know.  We needed a new dishwasher and Steve recommended a brand but suggested we hit up the center aisle at Lowe's where we can get some out of box models that are discounted (returned for one reason or another but typically working just fine).  We went on a Sunday but there were none there so we just purchased a Bosch (per his recommendation) which was on sale and moved on.  We had them in the house a couple days later when our shower ended up leaking into our dining room (some shoddy contractor work) and they had to go to Lowe's and get some parts and found us THE EXACT SAME DISHWASHER for $550 less than what we had paid sitting in the center aisle.  Steve purchased the dishwasher on his card, put me on the phone with Lowe's customer service to cancel the order on the new dishwasher, carried it all the way to their truck (Lowe's won't deliver the discounted models), brought it to my house and installed it later that week. Simply amazing.

Good work, reasonable prices, and super personable.

When our water heater died the day before we were scheduled to take a week long trip, my husband and I frantically started calling plumbers throughout the DC area. As this was the first time we have ever had to replace a water heater, we had very little knowledge on the process, the pricing, the labor involved etc. After calling about 4 different potential service providers, we were beginning to feel a growing pit of anxiety about who we would be inviting into our home, and the quality of work we would get for a major utility project that we weren't prepared to take on. When we called O'Neill Plumbing, the very friendly Meghan initially recommended that we call the GE warranty phone number on our water heater tank because it was very possible that our water heater was still under warranty based on the serial number we gave her. I was elated to hear this and reassured by the professional and considerate manner with which Meghan handled our concerns. When we discovered that the water heater was no longer under warranty, Meghan quickly provided us with a written estimate on the services involved with replacing our water heater. Shannon (the company owner) also took the time to speak with us on the phone regarding our needs and ultimately gave us a price that worked with our budget. When Shannon and his team arrived to do the work, they were on time, courteous, professional and quick! They placed tarps throughout our home to protect the floors and explained everything that needed doing in a clear and understandable way. Our house is over 100 years old and the previous water heater situation was creative to say the least. Shannon and his team installed a new water heater, updated the copper piping, added an expansion tank, an emergency drip pan and ultimately brought everything up to code. The closet looks a million times better! Additionally they explained to us what we could do to make the water heater last longer and maintain it in top working order. This was an absolutely positive experience, the price was fair, but I have to say, you really can't put a price on an honest contractor who takes care of your home, does a professional job, and takes the time to make sure you understand the process. Shannon is more than a contractor he is a business man who cares about his customers and wants to build a lasting relationship with his clientele. At the end of the day, O'Neill Plumbing did a fantastic job and stuck to the price quoted. There were no surprises and we are now looking for the next opportunity to hire Shannon's company - I'm sure our laundry closet could use some updating!

We were impressed from start to finish with Brian B Quick. Our old water heater finally died so we called one company who came out and gave us a quote to replace it and also replace our aged furnace. Surprised by the cost, we decided to get a second opinion. We called Brian B Quick and they came the same day. Randy fully explained all our options. He didn't pressure us to replace our furnace along with the water heater which was nice. He did explain all the pros and cons of replacing both at the same time, which we asked for. He gave us options for different systems and explained the benefits of them. I really appreciated that he took the time to answer all my questions. Then he gave us a very competitive quote. We talked it over, texted him that night, and his team came the next day to do the work. They got the water heater temporarily hooked up that day and came the next to put in the new furnace and finish up. Super impressed with their work. Also, when the city inspector came for the permit, he wrote down their name and phone number because he was impressed with their work. (It's always nice to hear from an inspector that no corners were cut or shortcuts were taken.) Highly recommend them!

Had a leaky faucet causing water damage under my kitchen sink. Brian came out at 8 am the next day and got it fixed (installed the replacement faucet I had purchased) as well as replaced a leaky outdoor spigot. Years ago, Brian also installed my sump pump. He is super knowledgeable, laid back, and friendly. He's up front with costs (of which are very reasonable) and work quality is excellent. I'll definitely be calling him for future plumbing needs.

I found Nicholson through a neighborhood listserv and called for them to snake an outside drain that had been backing up. I called yesterday afternoon and they came out first thing this morning. My husband said they were clean, polite and professional and did just what we needed. They took the time to explain what they were doing and offer suggestions for the future. The price seemed reasonably to me although I've never had a drain snaked so I have no point of comparison.
We will definitely be calling them again and will likely have them come out to give us a quote on some bathroom remodeling.

The team at DMV Plumbing has helped me several times and always come through. For me, I like to understand the issue, and DJ takes time to explain the problem and how he is planning to solve it. While the initial connection was based on a plumbing issue - problematic piping leading to leaking - they have helped me with electrical issues as well, including installation (ceiling fan, under-cabinet lighting, new GFCI outlet), as well as correcting a wiring issue presented from an earlier contractor.

This review is primarily based on service, not price.  I'm renting the home I'm in, so I didn't pay for the work that Nugent and Sons performed, but I do know that the owner did some comparison shopping, so I'm guessing it was fair.

The service from the phone calls to set up the appointments up to the actual work performed by the technicians it was very professional, prompt, and kind.  The technicians - Joe and two more men (sadly, I don't remember their names) were all very helpful and went to great lengths to keep our place clean and not disturb our normal day.  Even playing with our son, when my wife needed a moment of help during the day.

I will definitely use them for my own condo, if needed, and feel confident referring them to friends in the future.

Had a water main going bad - apparently the previous owner of our house had the water main previously repaired that started going bad - but Donnie and Co were able to dig it up &  fix with a reasonable time and price quote and all worked out well . Thx

O'Connor Plumbing replaced a gas water heater for me. They provided a free in house estimate and gave other ideas of what to fix/replace. Their quote was in the middle of the road and their availability to replace the water heater was pretty fast.
Both plumbers were extremely friendly and seem to have done a good job. They replaced some shutoff valves during their job as well.

This company is very deceptive because they talk such a good game you really feel as though they are going to do a good job, but if a warranty company sends them to you, please know this company is inherently horrible.  My warranty was through 2-10 (another disgusting company--separate review just for them) who sent Elevated Plumbing technicians to install a new hot water heater to address my concerns.  Imagine my horror when my original concern was still an issue months later and the new water heater they incorrectly installed caused major water to slowly drip into my carpeted rug to the point water formed around my foot when pressed against my carpet. I called 2-10 and they said they only cover the same repair if reported within 30 days;  I noticed the water from the drip a little over 3 months later. They said it was Elevated Plumbing's responsibility and that I should be glad I got a new hot water heater.  Elevated Plumbing, once again, seemed so concerned and scheduled a time to come out to check out the mess they made.  The night before they had to reschedule it (remember my water heater is steadily dripping).  Then he said he would come out Sunday.  I texted, called and begged just for a courtesy call so I didn't have to stay home waiting for them and to this day, that call never occurred.  Fortunately, that Sunday, I called Michael and Son and they sent someone out to redo the pipes connecting my hot water heater. Elevated Plumbing is THE WORST COMPANY you could call......for anything.  I only regret there's not a lower rating to select.