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"We have been customers for over 10+ years. Kuhlman's workers are professional, proactive and do a fantastic job. They are reliable, pay attention to the details of our needs, and go beyond our expectations. We have neighbors stop and tell us how great our lawn looks all the time. 110% I would recommend Kuhlman Lawn Service."

"We spent dozens and dozens of hours researching contractors. Save yourself a lot of time, meet with Cleber and CJ, and hire XtraCare. We have done a few renovations - interior and exterior - and this was by far our easiest, most hands-off project with the most stunning results. We worked with a landscape designer to design our backyard. She recommended XtraCare because the work, which required leveling a very steep and large backyard, was complex and because she had experience working with them in the past. I met with three contractors; the proposal from Cleber/XtraCare and my other top tier contractor were nearly the same which said to me that the proposal was the market rate. (My third proposal came from what I called my “cowboy” who was a one-man shop, working out of his truck and often hard to track down. His proposal was lower but I would have to manage everything if I went with him.). Based on my conversations with Cleber, I realized XtraCare would take care of everything, with little oversight and a priority on communication. This is exactly what we got. The excellent service started even before we signed the contract. The proposal was itemized and easy to follow and Cleber made himself available to speak about the proposal and my questions on a number of occasions. He also came to my home three times to ensure he got everything right in the proposal because again, this was a complicated projects with multiple retaining walls, over 50+ tons (yes, tons) of boulder, multiple walkways, and lots and lots of block and soil. Looking back, everything that Cleber anticipated was right. For example, he anticipated that our deck posts would need replacing so he was able to quote us that replacement on the proposal, with no charge until we know exactly what we were working with. Likewise, if he gets the poundage of boulders wrong, your account will be created which eased my mind (I thought 50 tons of boulders was crazy; I was wrong. We used 52). That sort of experience with drafting proposals is mutually beneficial as there were no surprises and I could anticipate how much this would cost at the end. After we signed, Mari was such a pleasure to work with. She handled our DC RiverSmart permeable paver application and refund, in addition to finalizing colors of the patio and walkways. When I was on the fence about colors, she worked with Angela to create a three color design between patio, borders and walls that added texture and interest to the landscape. Our project started in August 2020 which was easily one of the rainiest months I can remember. Like these things go, surprises always happen but we were prepared. Upon excavation under the deck, we uncovered 9 rotting deck posts (installed incorrectly by a previous owner and national deck building company!) but Cleber already anticipated this. The rain slowed the project down but the guys worked as much as they could with the weather, and even when they couldn’t work “on” the project, they were thinking about how to move it forward by bringing material on rainy days. Overall, XtraCare built about 7 retaining walls of different sizes including a beautiful curved one that requires DCRA inspection, five different walkways, two patio areas, five stair cases connecting various areas, and a permeable paver driveway. They laid out 52 tons of boulders to create two organic-looking retaining walls, laid out five pallets of sod, and cut and mulched a number of flower beds in this space. Our foreman Markus was really great, experienced, attentive to detail, and unafraid to ask me questions. CJ the project manager texted, called or stopped by nearly every day to manage the project and my expectations. Everyday, the crew left the place neat and tidy and every day, they worked their tails off and made progress on the project. Lastly, I didn’t feel nickeled and dimes the entire time like I have with previous renovations. XtraCare is focused on getting things right and making things look good, instead of opportunities for constant change orders like other contractors seem to do. In the end, the project took nearly three full months and was well worth the wait. It is stunning! We would recommend XtraCare in a heartbeat to anyone."

"I was very happy and satisfied with the contractor, crew and completed job. The permeable walkway installed looks beautiful. I highly recommend this company."

"I contacted Cutting Edge about cleaning my flagstone patio - it needed to be washed and have polymeric sand installed in the joints. The company that had previously done it for me was no longer doing residential work. Kevin was very honest with me: he said they'd be happy to do the work but that I could probably find someone to do it for less cost. He suggested I check around with other companies. But in the meantime, he immediately emailed me an estimate. I called several other landscaping companies but they all told me they did not do this type of maintenance work. So I contacted Kevin to arrange for the work. Despite all of the bad weather we'd had, they got the job done within about 2 weeks. My patio looks brand new! Overall, the company was very responsive to me, they did a fantastic job - and I appreciate their honesty about the cost. I'm very pleased with them and will definitely contact them again in the future for other landscaping work."

"Thank you, Ricky Landscaping, for making the patio of our dreams a reality! Ricky, the owner, was patient and provided design ideas aligned with our vision while staying within our budget. The crew was phenomenal. We are impressed with each member's experience and skill, resulting in the beautiful patio, bench, and Trex stairs we have today. Ricky and the crew checked in with us throughout the project's lifecycle to ensure we were satisfied with the project results. All in all, we had a wonderful experience with Ricky Landscaping from competitive pricing, quality of work, and beautiful design!"

"I was extremely satisfied with Avalos services. They replaced old pavers and grassy area with new pavers of my choice. They rerouted the downspout so that it would not be exposed. I really liked that their references were willing to showcase their work either in person or via photos. I have and will continue to recommend them."

"We want to share with you how pleased we are with the work James and his crew from Apex Masonry did on our new permeable driveway which looks beautiful. We’ve gotten many compliments from neighbors. It is often frustrating for homeowners to find a reliable contractor but James is highly professional and personable and his crew is friendly and hard working. He gave us a comprehensive scope of work and a price and delivered exactly what he said he would do on the schedule he provided. James clearly explained all facets of the work and how his crew would accomplish each task. We wholeheartedly recommend Apex Masonry and James and am sure you will be as satisfied as we are."

"Capitol Hardscapes did a fantastic job. Chris and John were very professional and easy to work with. The quality of the work even exceeded our expectations. If you are looking to do any hardscaping work I would higly recommend working with Capitol Hardscapes. They really go out of their way to ensure the job is done right."

"I was very impressed all around with the professionalism and skill of this organization. To begin with, the owner made time to meet with me to prepare an estimate after normal business hours on the same day that I called him in order to accommodate my schedule. I was very apprehensive about this project given the proximity of these large trees to my house and also because the trunks were only a few feet away from a new fence. The owner understood my concerns and personally supervised the work. The crew arrived promptly and they worked carefully and neatly, completing the work in only 2 days, when other companies quoted 3-4 to complete it. The crew was very skilled with climbing, saws, ropes, etc. and no collateral damage was done to my own property or that of my neighbors. Overall, I couldn't have been happier with the quality and customer service I received and for a very good price. <br />"