Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
Customers say: True professional
"Jeff and his crew were great to work with. The porch looks amazing!! They poured footers, built block walls, filled in around the walls, poured and finished the concrete porch and stairs. I would definitely hire them again!!!"
+34
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Austin Wells handled our sinking concrete pad and cracks near my garage. He explained everything, neat, and very professional. My wife and I appreciated how he wore a uniform and conducted himself in as an expert in his field. I would definitely call JES again, in particular, Austin Wells to handle any other concrete leveling issues."
+12
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I live in a 50 community in Frederick. After getting 3 estimates, I chose Pikazos Landscaping to expand my driveway (100 sq ft.). Rigo was Fantastic to work with (small language difficulty.) He came out to estimate, arrived on time on the chosen day, returned to finish. Payment was simple. Quality of the work, the concrete, the workmen -5 Stars. I’d recommend them."
+4
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"I Highly recommend the H L Design Landscaping. Dave and the workers removed an 85 year old red oak tree and ground the stump. They were very careful, hard working, very polite, neat and tidy."
+62
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Work was completed and my wife loves it . We will have many enjoyable moments on our new patio and the retaing wall looks just wonderful. Pricing was also good. No complaints here. Thanks Green Thumb Landscapes."
+65
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great Falls originally built a stone fireplace in my family room. I was so happy with the results that I had them do interior walls of entire man cave basement with carderock stone. Later they built a three-tiered stone patio with retaining walls. The quality of stone work is the best!"
+24
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
At Fortress Foundation Solutions, we are here to take the industry by storm, offering elite interior basement waterproofing, mold remediation, crawl space repair, and foundation repair services to Central Virginia homeowners in Virginia. As a company, we are committed to improving the home improvement industry and creating a ripple effect that can change businesses, our community's lives and, the world for the better. \n\nOur website has an extensive collection of photo albums of our work, as well as information on the product and services we offer. We are happy to come out and take a look at your home. We offer free, no obligate estimates - and, our System Designers will give you a proposal that same day.\n\nWE BELIEVE MORE IS POSSIBLE!\n\nGive us a call today! (434) 299-9393
+60
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I needed my driveway extended and widened because of a new garage. They showed up on time and was ready to work. Fantastic job and my garage and drive look great!"
+35
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Great company I Definalty recommend. High quality of work. They worked with you in design and any issues there may have been were corrected best contractor I ve ever had best prices in town very affordable"
+3
Serving Rocky Ridge, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"This contractor demoed a hole in my ceiling repaired the whole by replacing drywall and painting. He also painted my living room with two different colors of my choosing. He did a phenomenal job I would be happy to recommend to him to anyone"
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