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"After meeting with numerous contractors in January 2020; we choose to work with Persky Custom Builders and the owner Josh Persky. They did a fantastic job remodeling my parent's dated kitchen on budget and in the timeframe promised. The whole project start to finish went well and my Mom is thrilled with her new kitchen. I am very impressed with the workmanship, attention to detail, and care put into the job by Josh and crew. When minor hiccups came up, Josh was always calm, candid, addressed issues quickly, even going above and beyond what was required. It was such a pleasure; we'll definitely work with Persky Builders on future projects. If you are looking to improve your home, look no further than Persky Custom Builders"

"They did a good job. I am happy with the slab they build for me. Price is a lot more reasonable than the other two quotes I got. Highly recommended."

"Manny was great! Hanged, taped, mudded, and sanded roughly 8.5' X 8' wall that I framed... had 'my studs' not been slightly twisted, bowed and warped the wall would be 100% perfect. Manny's work was excellent and the wall is smooth no divots or gaps. I provided the drywall and corner bead. Will definitely hire Manny again!"

"On time, seem professional and knowledge about roofing."

"Great stuff.  Garage looks completely different.  Very easy to keep organized, and simple to rearrange components as your needs evolve.  Installation was very well done and professional.
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"They were pretty good for a few months but the garage door is off track. They came out fairly quickly. It was really good pricing. I would probably call them back again but I don't know because they've come out once before so that wouldn't be smart. I don't know if it's my garage door that needs to be fixed or is if there was something that they're not doing."

"They called me to schedule quickly but when they came out they informed me that the Angie's Offer did not include building materials, Offer did not clearly state these items as not valid under the offer or excluded."

"We had never done a remodel before, and called three firms chosen from Angie's. We initially were planning on saving up to pay for the work (we guessed a year), and were very up front with all of them about this. Two did a minimal estimate, but Dave and Linda (his cabinet person) came by, took measurements, made drawings, and sat down later with us to choose major items (mostly cabinetry). The initial drawings were detailed and gave us an excellent overview of what to expect. After this, we decided to set up a line of credit with the bank and get it done immediately, since the interest rates are very low.
Dave and his crew did an excellent job remodeling our kitchen, which had not been touched since the '70's. His people were extremely professional, leaving no detail undone. For example, the tilework includes one piece, no more than 1/8" square, in a place that is almost invisible (back corner, under the cabinets, behind a light) that could have been left out without anyone noticing. It was only after I got on my hands and knees that I saw it. Well done. All the other work was of similar quality, whether they were using materials we supplied, or that they supplied.
His workers were also very respectful of our needs; areas outside the kitchen were walled off with plastic sheeting, dust was kept to an absolute minimum, and they always cleaned up thoroughly at the end of each day. Vacuums were in evidence; I was able to walk through the work area barefoot every morning to make coffee.
He asked us to chose most major materials (drop lights, counter top mat'l, cabinets, flooring, etc.), and has a stable of very competent vendors he recommends. All of them were very helpful in choosing the best materials for the project. Dave was also very helpful in his practical suggestions, warning us off of a couple of ideas that would not have worked, and suggesting lower cost alternatives (subway tile from Lowe's, instead of imported tile; both were white, glossy, and square, and in retrospect, virtually indistinguishable).
Dave's business practices are also above reproach. His contract is detailed and straightforward. Where he has a  dollar "allowance" for a specific item, and we chose a less expensive option (e.g. tile), he credited us the difference. The total was several thousand dollars under the contracted price. Any disputes (few and minor) were easily resolved, and he personally came back to finish a couple of very minor items that had been left undone.
The work was initially estimated to take a month, and it was completed in that time, to the day.
The only problem we had was with communication. Deadlines for choosing materials (flooring, tile, etc.) were not always communicated clearly. Occasionally a scheduled work day was missed, or the workers showed up later than anticipated. I work from home, so this was not a real issue, but would have been if I had needed to take off work.
Overall, an excellent experience. I would hire him again without reservation, and recommend him highly to anyone."

"Although we have not moved forward yet to build our screened-in porch, James and his team at DesignBuilders will be the contractor I select when we do.  (Due to an unexpected health concern with a family member, we had to put our plans on hold.)   We want to add a 14? by 16? screened enclosure to our existing deck which is extremely high off of the ground.   While the other two contractors complained about this (one even charged extra for it) James was confident that he could build exactly what I wanted no matter what obstacles our location would present.
I interviewed three contractors for our project.   Their proposals all fell within $2000 of each other.  Yet James was by far the most professional and knowledgeable of the group.  The other two contractors merely pencil-drew their vision of the porch while James and his team provided a computer-aided design (cad cam) of the proposed porch.  When I called to set up the initial appointment, James asked me to first send him a few pictures of my project area, a site survey (plat), and a brief description of what my project entails. 
Jodie, his designer (who is amazing and very personable!) then used this information to set up an online meeting.  For those of you who have never experienced an online meeting, don?t let it intimidate you ? Jodie is so helpful; she will walk you right through it.  Jodie builds a sample design for your project so you can give instant feedback and make necessary design changes right on the spot.  The online meeting is a starting point.  Next is the site visit by James and his team, who, because of the preliminary online meeting, arrive with a good working knowledge of your project.   Unlike your average contractor, James is ahead of the game and can provide you with much more detail about what you can expect when the project is completed. 
Because my roof lines were so complicated, Jodie came to my home to make sure she had all of the information she needed.  Just like James, Jodie is very professional and very easy to talk to.  She immediately put me at ease.  The cad cam designs she prepared gave me a clear picture of the different roof options (gable, shed, flat, etc.).  They also showed how the porch would attach to my house from several points of view.  This gave me a very detailed picture of what the finished project would look like.  All contractors should offer this approach!  It allows you to tweak and modify the design to your exact specifications. 
Next Jodie, James and Edward (another awesome DesignBuilder team member) came to my house and spent more than an hour suggesting a variety of options and some alternative approaches for me to consider - some I would never have thought of. They came up with some excellent solutions to the problems associated with our complicated roofline issue.  We settled on a design that met all of my needs while keeping the project within my budget. 
When James sent me his proposal, I felt very confident that he included pricing for every stage of the project, with no hidden fees or surprises.  James and his team prepared two design options, each with detailed pricing and a cad cam picture of how the finished product would look.  I loved both options, so I have the flexibility to pick the one that best fits my needs when I?m ready to start the project.
James has several videos on YouTube (search ?James Moylan builder?) and at his website http://www.designbuildersmd.com  that show his building process from beginning to end.  These videos will clear up any doubts you might have about the quality of his work or his experience in the field.   His is extremely knowledgeable, his team offers the level of professionalism and comfortable communication that is very hard to find among builders and remodelers, and every person I?ve talked with DesignBuilders has shown a genuine interest in my building project. 
Without a doubt, when we are ready to move forward with our project, DesignBuilders will be the contractor we hire! 
(Note:  This review was written by an actual homeowner in Columbia, MD.  I am not connected financially in any way with DesignBuilders.  In fact, I first became aware of Design Builders by searching Angie's List myself!  I am a homeowner who believes it is important to recognize and document great service by a contractor and share it with the Angie's List community.  In this way, we all benefit.  Good luck with your project!)


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