
Serving Lothian, 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"





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Serving Lothian, 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 Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Tim and Dan were easy to work with and provided tremendous value for the money. We were preparing to see our house and needed the entire yard sodded and mulched. They worked with us on timing, gave us a great price, and the work was fantastic. We highly recommend."





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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"SBC did a fantastic job on my project. They far exceeded my expectations in all aspects. They communicated well, preformed the work in a timely manor and had great attention to detail. I will continue to use them for any an all outdoor projects and enthusiastically recommend them to my friends."





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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They covered our entire 1/2 acre property which a few years back was the runner-up in the Baltimore Sun's best gardens review. Edged and cleared out all of our beds, spread 10 yards of mulch, and rebuilt a 70 yard long french drain. Our neighbors commented "It's looks like something you see in a magazine." We agree! Amazing team -- so polite, attention to detail, and hard working. Love these guys!"





+46

Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"7th state builders redid my kitchen floor and cabinets. The work was done beautifully."





+156

Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The craftsmanship and pace were without equal. The crew showed up on time and worked with vigor and professionalism. They didn't stop until I was satisfied. Our patio and our decks were well built and on budget and in a clean and timely manner. I highly recommend them for all you outdoor needs."





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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Oscar and his team were fantastic to work with. They provided a timely estimate and worked with in our budget. We were highly impressed with their work, their professionalism, and their punctuality. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build a patio."





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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"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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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
"Mark and his crew did an amazing job. Some highlights: 1) Mark's proposal was the most reasonable of the three we received. 2) Mark provided some design options and suggested we go to the local stone store to be sure we got what we wanted. We appreciated his suggestions as well as his respect for our choices. 3) Mark's crew was always courteous and thorough. They also cleaned up each day and happily hosed down our neighbor's driveway per his request. 4) A few times throughout the process we had new ideas to which Mark provided his advice and updated cost estimates. For an additional $850 we were able to add more value to the final product. All told, Mark and his team built four retaining walls, installed a patio under our deck, installed a landing pad outside our pool (with the extra pavers from the deck project), installed a paver walkway between our under-deck patio and the pool, regraded the yard, seeded and strawed the yard, and replanted some perennials that were displaced in the regrading. 5) Mark always kept us updated on progress - particularly important in this rainy spring."





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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The team comes in on time and performs a through job of washing floors, vacuuming and dusting. I am very happy with their services. Friendly and personable. The yard work involved weeding several beds and mulching. Also great job, yard looked really good. Getting leaf removal soon and boy does the yard need it. We have close to 3 acres and lots of trees! Thanks!"





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