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"Everything went well. Mike did a fantastic job communicating every step of the way. Easy to work with and showed up on time as promised."

"The general contractor, Patrick, was called. He came to the job site. I told him what I wanted, an apartment above my garage that my grandson could live in year-round, so it had to have heat and air conditioning. I told him I was getting quotes from several resources, and I would choose who to go with. He said you will find my prices are fair. I gave him a layout of my expectations of the project. A few days later he gave me a quote which was on the lower end that others had given me, so I was excited. He promised it would be done in two weeks three max. I agreed to the price. He said that his foreman would be there Monday and he did not come. He showed up the next day. the workers consisted of the foreman, his son (under 18) sometimes a helper, and an electrician/plumber. The helper and electrician/plumber only spoke Spanish. I went through the job explaining where i wanted plugs and we discussed where mini split would be located. a little background. My husband died June 19 I became very ill and could not go u the stairs to check on work. My grandson would try his best to keep me updated, my grandson is mental impaired, so he is not mature. I then became so ill was in the hospital for two weeks and had to have surgery. When I came home, I still could not go upstairs. The job continued and I asked my grandson how it was going he was excited and said all good. After the kitchen was installed, my grandson sent a picture, laminate counter that was supposed to be solid surface, the one cabinet is light grey where it was to be white like all the others, there was to be a linen closet in bathroom which was never put and the mini split was not installed outside as discussed with electrician, through phone translator, it needed to have same type base under unit as my house air conditioner. The flooring at entrance floor does not go all the way to wall. Some of the outlets I requested were not put in, some of the drywall was not good, they used my ladder and got paint all over it after 3 months it was replaced but not to the caliber of mine. I told Patrick I would buy some things and that became an issue when final bill was presented. At this point I had had it. It took way too long, I am dealing with my husband's death, and he tells me I owe him for the mini split he forgot to put it in quote. I just paid him the amount I owed him because I just wanted it to be done. Grandson and I had tried for weeks to get up with them and inform them that when he switched from air to heat the heat doesn't work. Electrician came out and couldn't figure out what went wrong. Said he would be back after he researched it. He never showed up again. Patrick was informed and said he would get someone out there. The cold weather came I had to buy a room heater. Two weeks ago, I notice a water spot on my newly painted ceiling. I called Patrick and he said it cant be from what we did. I explained there was no pipes over there that can be leaking. He said he could send someone but if they don't feel it's from the system he would charge me $500. I said I'll get someone to check it out. Another contractor came in showed me pictures and it is leaking from the duct work that goes outside from the mini split. There is not enough tape around the joints. I called Patrick and he no longer returns my calls. I have just no started to feel I can cope with my husband's death and would have let all the poor workmanship because I couldn't double check their work. However, when the mini split and the leak came, I said this is not right. The last time I talked to Patrick he said he would have to find a find another electrician because his electrician was in jail."

"Totally professional from start to finish. We could not be more satisfied than we are now. We will be using Up & Up Services for our next project."

"They were wonderful to work with. Our bathroom remodel was done in the exact amount of time they said it would take. The price we were quoted is exactly what we paid. And the work was done beautifully."

"I called looking for a way to renovate my existing space as currently my pantry is useless. Susan answers the phone courteously, respectfully, and empathized with my situation, truthfully the whole team did. They understood its difficult to live in an unfunctional space and helped me make it functional."

"I canâ t say enough of how pleased we are with the end result. We had water damage and mold from a roof leak on the ceiling of one of our bedrooms. Jim (owner) was very professional and flexible to work around our schedule to complete the repair. We had 3 other estimates and Top Notch was the easy choice. Top Notch is the perfect company name as it represents their top notch service and work! I would not hesitate to recommend Too Notch to anyone. I know we have more projects and we will be using Top Notch again."

"All work done in a clean professional manner"

"David is one of the best installers I’ve ever had come to my house to do a job; he was very straightforward no hidden fees of any sort. He was swift and very knowledgeable. He made sure he got the job done perfectly; there was no spillage of any water. When you think about a person's professionalism, I now think of David P."

"Staff was professional, knowledgeable, and did not push upgrades. We’ve used them multiple times since replacing our roof. "

"We just finished a spectacular custom home project in McLean, VA and we are so very grateful to Seth Ballard and his team! If you are considering hiring his firm, look no further. There can be no better architect in the DC/VA/MD area – and his pricing is more than fair. We first picked Seth because we loved his architectural style and heard that he had a reputation for ensuring that his plans are executed with impeccable precision and attention to quality. Also, his references were stellar….without exception, his former clients offered glowing praise for his talent, diligence, and follow-through. And now that we are former clients, we understand why. We always knew we were going to have a gem of a home with Seth at the helm. What we did not fully appreciate at the beginning was his proven ability to help us STAY ON BUDGET and his deep bench of connections with first-rate contractors and subcontractors who were prepared to bend over backward to meet Seth’s exacting standards. Here are just a few highlights from our experience: CONCEPT PHASE: During the initial meetings at our home, Seth went the extra mile to learn all about our lifestyle, future needs, architectural likes/dislikes, and budget. During this stage of the process, he would effortlessly make freehand drawings to help us visualize potential styles and layouts. We ultimately elected to go with a craftsman design, with lots of wood features inside and out. PICKING THE RIGHT PROPERTY: Seth joined us for car rides through the local neighborhoods, helping us to scout out the property that was best suited for our construction plans – free of any potential HOA or permitting snafus. DESIGN: With Seth’s guidance, we iterated on different design options. The design phase was high-tech and highly visual. Lots of 2D and 3D elevations, plus 360-degree videos. At each step, Seth clearly identified the estimated construction cost, and we would make decisions about what to dial-up and what to dial-down. For example, we elected to go with a cheaper asphalt roof (rather than slate), but with a more premium window. There were literally dozens of choices like that, and Seth did a superb job of helping us to make the right trade-offs and to “value engineer” the house. PICKING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR AND SUBS: One of the things that distinguishes Seth from the competition is that he works closely with a handful of contractors and subcontractors who have already been “pre-screened” for excellence. Seth connected us with a general contractor who was not only honest and diligent, but whose carpentry was truly “artisan grade.” Seth also drew upon a stable of outstanding subcontractors – in areas such as HVAC/plumbing, electrical/lighting, structural engineering, cabinetry, tile, drywall/paint, countertops, hardwood flooring, landscaping, etc. It was perfectly clear that these subs were striving to deliver the highest quality and exemplary service. Why? Because Seth was an important source of repeat business for them. This made them extremely responsive. BUDGETING: Seth developed detailed spreadsheets estimating costs for every aspect of the project, as well as options for “enhancements.” Once we made our choices, he was instrumental in securing a FLAT FEE CONTRACT with the builder (inclusive of subs) for everything we wanted. To provide even more control over the cost, the agreement specified that certain items would be “owner provided, contractor installed.” This meant that, regardless of whether we bought pricey appliances or tile or flooring, it would have no impact of the builder’s fees. To his credit, Seth’s estimates were quite accurate, and the project stayed on budget. ARCHITECT FEES: We negotiated a flat fee for Seth’s architectural services, and got way more than we bargained for. We had no idea Seth would stay so engaged throughout the project -- micromanaging every detail, and even offering interior design suggestions (e.g., stains and paints, cabinet and window designs, furniture layouts, etc.). It became clear that, regardless of how much we had agreed to pay in fees, Seth was “all in,” and was committed to ensuring that the end result was perfection. To be sure, in any large construction project, there will be some hiccups. But this was yet another area where Seth shined. Rather than being indifferent, or pointing the finger at those who were actually at fault, he would step up to “own the problem” and take charge until the issue was resolved. In one such case, he developed a design tweak that saved us money and produced a more beautiful result in the process. We never had to stress too much, because we knew Seth was 100% engaged and we could trust that the final work product would be a treasure of a home. One final thought. While Seth’s tremendous talent is obviously perfect for large custom projects, we have no doubt that he can deliver outstanding value for smaller home renovations too. When we did kitchen/bath renovations in our prior home, we naively thought that a “design-and-build” firm would deliver the best solution. With the benefit of hindsight, we could have done so much better hiring Seth as the independent architect and separately hiring a builder who would be accountable to the architect. The result would have been better quality construction, a better value, and far less stress. So whether you are about to embark on a modest remodel or getting ready to “dream big” with a new custom home, look no further than Ballard Mensua Architecture."