
Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"did a great job on building my deck. would highly recommend them"





+55


Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"did a great job on building my deck. would highly recommend them"





+55

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Positives: The design work was great. We spoke with several kitchen companies before deciding to go with VKB, and Joe, the designer we worked with, put the most effort into hearing what our goals were and creating a creative plan for us. He was knowledgeable and helpful, and had a good eye to notice things that we hadn’t considered. He also offered helpful suggestions regarding cabinets, countertops, paint colors, etc. We were happy with the finished product. Negatives: The biggest issue we encountered was a lack of communication. We discussed various issues with the designer, but these frequently were not communicated to the actual workers doing the job. For instance, when the workers showed up on the first day, they didn’t actually have the plans for what was being done with the kitchen, and we had to explain the job to them. Joe offered to add lighting inside our closet, and we contacted him and said to go ahead and do it, but that information was not communicated to the workers until it was really too late, so it was never done. Sometimes it was 48 hours before we would hear back from Joe when we contacted him with a question during the process of the remodel. Because a lot can happen in two work days, this was sometimes problematic. The second issue we encountered was that when speaking about the project beforehand, words like “plumber” and “electrician” were used, but no plumbers or electricians were actually employed; general contractors did all the work. As a result, we felt uneasy about the quality of the work that was being done. For instance, the evening after our sink was hooked up, it came disconnected while we were using it, with the result that water was spewing all over our under-sink cabinet until my husband reconnected everything properly. Additionally, the cabinet seal on our dishwasher was installed backwards so that the rubber flap was sticking out. (They fixed this upon request.) Issues like these make us feel uneasy, and we weren’t confident that the work we couldn’t see or notice right away was done right. We wish that an actual plumber had been hired to do the work, as we had expected, or at least that it had been clear up front that this would be the case. Finally, we felt that the workers who were actually doing the job were sometimes careless toward our home. For instance, they piled tools and trash on our back patio, but in the process knocked over a plant and crushed flowers in our flower bed. They got paint smudges on a wooden shelving unit in the kitchen while painting. Similarly, certain details of the job were missed until we pointed them out. The finished product came out well, but we aren’t sure it would have if we had not been carefully supervising. (For instance, they forgot to run an electrical line for the oven until we reminded them, and a different faucet than we had selected was installed. These issues were always corrected once we pointed them out, but we were surprised that mistakes like this were made.)"





+1053

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We were looking into redoing our old deck and got a quote which we thought was reasonable for our large deck. Then for another estimate, we called 7th State Builders. They explained that for the same cost, we could get a paver stone patio (which in the long run is far less maintenance). The owner worked with our budget and the gentlemen who laid our pavers were extremely professional and worked within our wishes. They removed the deck and finished the patio in about a week. Awesome job! After a week or so, it had rain for a period of time and we noticed that a small dip in the patio was collecting a puddle. After a call, they came out and fixed the problem. We would definitely recommend this company for a patio."





+156

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The sales team was knowledgeable, thorough, and they gave us a very good price, but the greatest credit goes to the crew, who did an excellent job with true quality workmanship. We highly recommend FA Outdoor Spaces!"

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Overall, I thought the person that came to my home to give an estimate of the patio we wanted to build was not very professional. She came up with a sketch for the patio which did not incorporate the design ideas that I wanted. She was willing to re-sketch the design 2 times to get it right, but then seemed to get annoyed that I asked questions about the materials that were being used, the options that were available...etc. Granted she may have been having a bad week, but I expected more. Ended up going with a different contractor and glad I did because the quote I got from them was $1000 less and I loved the job they did.
Overall, I would give them a B-.
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+8

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The best contractor I have ever worked with, hands down. Robert was extremely responsive and very helpful with suggestions in the deck design. His no-pressure approach made it very easy to work with him. His price for the complete project was very reasonable, especially given the quality provided. His crew is top notch, polite, and clearly are pros at building decks. The deck was started much sooner than originally estimated, and within 5 days was done. They left the construction area spotless, removing all debris and "fixing" my yard where needed. A ++"





+46

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent service and work. Will hire again to do our kitchen and entry hallway!"





+102

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Travis and Chris were a delightful team, arriving on time, staying with the job, and completing work as promised. Even though I was at work during most of the job, Travis communicated routinely on email regarding status of the job. Also, Travis and Chris were careful not to recoat the deck during two days when rain threatened, and it did rain. I was surprised on how much sanding and prep work was accomplished before they applied the stain, but every home handyman knows 60-80 percent of the time associated with any repair or maintenance is in the preparation. Three coats of stain were applied and work was completed on a Saturday, as Travis wanted to take advantage of good weather before the threat of rain came back into the forecast. In addition deck re-coating, Travis repaired several spots on the underneath patio at minimal cost. The price of the job was extremely fair - 50% paid before the work started and the balance after completion. We would not hesitate to call on Graham Restoration for future work.
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+21

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"One of the most responsive and flexible contractors I've ever dealt with. Promptly returned my phone calls and performed lightning fast turnaround (within 1.5 days of visit/assessment). This could have been even quicker, but I encouraged George to take his time! With very reasonable ($ 85 for an upgrade package), prompt turnaround and the specialization in this field (not many in this field) - would not hesitate to hire again or recommend for similar projects. George also has nearly 15 year's experience in the window/door industry, and is familiar with many of the major brands. You will be pleased!!"





+43

Serving Ironsides, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The quality of work is excellent. Unfortunately, their boss directed his crew to ignore the obvious tilt of this old house, and we had to insist that the top of the closet doors be parallel to the ceiling! He also got surly when my husband and I insisted that we both see the end result before paying him. I hope this guy reverts to the personality we saw a couple of years ago and leaves the current one behind.
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