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"Went very well. Contractor was timely, efficient and accommodating. His crew were talented and hard workers."

"They were very knowledgeable and easy to work with. They did a beautiful job and cleaned up better than it was before they started."

"It was a complicated job as I was living in the house while work was being done. We had to do it in different phases so I knew there would be some down time between phases while I got the next area cleared out. My concern was that once a phase started it would be completed and Larry delivered. One other nice thing is that Larry and his crew are actually the ones performing the work. If subcontractors are needed Larry has very good ones that he works with. I had my own contracting business and am a little fussy about the quality of work done but Larry is just as fussy. There were a couple of times when things didn't finish out to his liking so he redid the work. He also will suggest ways to save money but not compromise quality. He does not push for the most expensive materials or fixtures unless that is what you want. I would use him again and highly recommend him."

"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."

"The Arnold Schwarznegger of raccoons had mangled the box vent on our roof and had become a very frequent (and very unwelcome) visitor. Anthony came out to have a look the day we contacted him and was able to quickly assess the damage and outline the necessary repairs. Admittedly I was a little surprised at how much this was going to cost me, BUT he also was very honest when I showed him other wet stains on our ceiling that I thought might be due to damage on the roof and told me they were not, and advised how we could deal with them. He could have easily hoodwinked us and padded the needed repairs, but I was impressed by his honesty. We decided to go ahead with the work. He couldn't find the same vent that had been damaged and had to hunt around for an alternative. Even with the difficulty in finding the right vent, and the almost daily thunderstorms, within a week from first contact, the job was complete. I would have never even known they were there except for the fact that the repairs were obvious. Often, when we have had outside repairs done, we find ourselves stuck with the clean up. Not so with Mr. Holden. It is so difficult to find a home improvement contractor who is prompt, competent, and reliable. I'm very happy to have found Mr. Holden, will happily hire him for any future work we need done, and can say that I recommend him without reservation."

"The kitchen was started in January and the first thing that had to be done was completely gutting the kitchen.  Chris then installed new insulation and all of the wiring, and the new walls.  He let me select the cabinets and the tiles for the floor.  He was very helpful with dealing with Lowe's where I purchased my cabinets and my new appliances.   <br /> <br /> Originally the kitchen was the only remodeling I was going to do, but with the quality of his work, I decided to use his service when I needed to replace the windows in my living room.  The original plan was to just replace the windows ( there were three of them) with a bay window, but instead,  I decided to put in the small addition, replace the walls in the living room and dining room and install hardwood floors in them as well. My house is a double-wide modular home that was manufactured in 1975 and the walls are paper thin.  The old stonework on the fireplace had started to deteriorate and Chris replaced that as well.  The addition is great for the grandchildren who like to sit and play my keyboard and have lunch or dinner on their table in there. I also set up my tree and trains at Christmas time in there.  I love the windows, especially the large picture window and the wood sills, which we had made to match the living room floor.   <br /> <br /> Before he left each day, he made sure that everything was cleaned up. He was very attentive to even the smallest of details.  Would I use his service again?  Yes, he would be the first one I would call. <br />   <br /> The photos on his website are from the work he did here.  My kitchen is the nicest kitchen I have ever had and my living-room and dining room turned out much better than I could ever imagine."

"Beautiful Job . I would recommend Star Painting to anyone they did an excellent job."

"We had no idea of the extend of the damage until Joe began removing windows which revealed extreme damage to our home. Complete removal of the front wall of our home was absoutley necessary. We had to order new windows and doors but the floor also needed repair as well. This project revealed short cuts in the orgianal construction of our home. Every time we opened up part of the wall more damage even to one corner of the house needed new support work as well. All new sideing and trim was required to complete the job correctly.Work was a bit longer than expected but he warned us of the fact due to the nature of water damage and what can result. Neat and tidy job site at the end of the day.Could not have found a better person for the job.In fact he is going to put a new deck on our home very shortly once permits are granted.We chose time and materials which we were pleased.I would highly recommend Grime Construction and definitley use them again."

"We purchased a vacation home in Cambridge MD in August 2012. The home was built in 1918 and was in need of additional insulation and repairs to the crawlspace. We contacted Energy Savers, owned by Steve Flippo, in Easton MD, based on favorable reviews we found on Angie's List. We had Steve come out and perform an initial energy efficiency audit, which identified a number of areas that could be improved to increase energy efficiency and lower our energy bills. My wife and I were very pleased with the work that was carried out by Energy Savers and especially appreciated Steve's willingness to carry out the initial energy efficiency audit on the weekend, when we would be present at the property. Energy Savers was very responsive to all our inquiries and got back to us quickly. They even provided us with a dozen new energy efficient CF light bulbs to cut down on energy costs. Energy Savers, and Steve in particular, were very good in scheduling a time to perform the follow on work we agreed upon (insulation of the crawlspace and attic), despite the challenge of Hurricane Sandy. Communication was excellent. The final invoiced cost was close to the estimate originally provided to us. Using a contractor recommended by Steve (West and Callahan), we completed the foundation work (sealing of the now insulated crawlspace) and were very satisfied with the work this other contractor performed (so, kudos to Steve again for recommending a good, reliable contractor). Steve was very knowledgeable about all things related to energy efficiency and was very friendly, courteous, and professional in his dealings with us. I would highly recommend Energy Savers to anyone interested in saving on energy costs. They will also see to it that the client gets any rebate for which they are qualified, which can be a significant savings <br />"

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