We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The owner is very professional , the gave me a great price and the quality of work is amazing"
Eli G on February 2024
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The owner is very professional , the gave me a great price and the quality of work is amazing"
Eli G on February 2024
Full service remodeler and builder with in house carpentry crews. No carpentry subcontractors. Hands on direct supervision by ownership on every project. Replacement of windows and doors along with siding and flooring. Projects ranging from $700 step replacement to "magazine ready" home remodeling at $400,000.
"1) Photo taken Dec 15, 2019 about five weeks after the job was supposedly "complete". This shows three lights missing. 2) Photo taken about 16 weeks after the job was "complete". This shows now there 9 lights missing and the front looks very shoddy. I'm ashamed for anyone, even neighbors to see it looking so bad. It will cost me over $300 just to get the correct lights. If they can be replaced at all; that's likely to be another $500-$800. This guy's work is just plain bad! Poor design and workmanship. Scheduled 6 weeks ahead work completed less than 36 hours before need date when a wedding was scheduled. Design did not conform to specifications, workman left site littered with debris and muddy patches. Improperly selected led riser lights were installed improperly and in the wrong place. 5 months after completion, two lights have fallen out behind the steps, where they can not be reinstalled. This is the third time leds have fallen out. The first time occurred within weeks of installation. The second time was a month later. The third time was a few weeks after he fixed them for the second time. The second time, it took him weeks to come around and fix them. The whole time we waited, the front of the hose, with two lights missing looked very shoddy. It was plain ugly both night when the lights were on, and during the day when the empty holes looked out onto the street. Now we're back there again, with an ugly front for weeks. We'll probably have to install new lights at our expense! Don't use these guys! If you must, reserve at least a third for the final. Don't make the final payment for at least six weeks after they are done so you have time to get all that goes wrong fixed; and he has some reason to fix it."
Will P on July 2020
Full service remodeler and builder with in house carpentry crews. No carpentry subcontractors. Hands on direct supervision by ownership on every project. Replacement of windows and doors along with siding and flooring. Projects ranging from $700 step replacement to "magazine ready" home remodeling at $400,000.
"1) Photo taken Dec 15, 2019 about five weeks after the job was supposedly "complete". This shows three lights missing. 2) Photo taken about 16 weeks after the job was "complete". This shows now there 9 lights missing and the front looks very shoddy. I'm ashamed for anyone, even neighbors to see it looking so bad. It will cost me over $300 just to get the correct lights. If they can be replaced at all; that's likely to be another $500-$800. This guy's work is just plain bad! Poor design and workmanship. Scheduled 6 weeks ahead work completed less than 36 hours before need date when a wedding was scheduled. Design did not conform to specifications, workman left site littered with debris and muddy patches. Improperly selected led riser lights were installed improperly and in the wrong place. 5 months after completion, two lights have fallen out behind the steps, where they can not be reinstalled. This is the third time leds have fallen out. The first time occurred within weeks of installation. The second time was a month later. The third time was a few weeks after he fixed them for the second time. The second time, it took him weeks to come around and fix them. The whole time we waited, the front of the hose, with two lights missing looked very shoddy. It was plain ugly both night when the lights were on, and during the day when the empty holes looked out onto the street. Now we're back there again, with an ugly front for weeks. We'll probably have to install new lights at our expense! Don't use these guys! If you must, reserve at least a third for the final. Don't make the final payment for at least six weeks after they are done so you have time to get all that goes wrong fixed; and he has some reason to fix it."
Will P on July 2020
Freedom Fence and Deck specializes in affordable top quality maintenance free decks and fences. We are an owner operated company with zero complaints. We also have earned a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We offer a limited Lifetime Warranty on all our work. Angie's List has awarded us the Super Service Award three years in a row.
"Team was very professional and did excellent work. The fence looks great."
Dee F on July 2025
Freedom Fence and Deck specializes in affordable top quality maintenance free decks and fences. We are an owner operated company with zero complaints. We also have earned a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We offer a limited Lifetime Warranty on all our work. Angie's List has awarded us the Super Service Award three years in a row.
"Team was very professional and did excellent work. The fence looks great."
Dee F on July 2025
I started Straka Contracting over a decade ago in Howard County after having gained considerable experience in all areas of home improvement. Much of that know-how came from working with my father who has been in the trade since the 1960s. Today we serve the central Maryland area with a full array of services including remodeling, additions, decks, fencing, roofing, skylights, siding, windows, doors, gutters and gutter guards. Straka Contracting is dedicated to quality work and we offer a guarantee to back it up on every job. What’s more, when I take on work I am personally involved from beginning to end, making sure things are done properly. Karel Straka, Owner Straka Contracting
"Karel Straka has helped me on and off with construction items on my townhouse for almost twenty years, making major changes to my deck and patio among other things. I find him easy to work with, very thorough, trusty-worthy, reliable and affordable. Sometimes I submit my own design, and he always does it better."
Ken M on January 2025
I started Straka Contracting over a decade ago in Howard County after having gained considerable experience in all areas of home improvement. Much of that know-how came from working with my father who has been in the trade since the 1960s. Today we serve the central Maryland area with a full array of services including remodeling, additions, decks, fencing, roofing, skylights, siding, windows, doors, gutters and gutter guards. Straka Contracting is dedicated to quality work and we offer a guarantee to back it up on every job. What’s more, when I take on work I am personally involved from beginning to end, making sure things are done properly. Karel Straka, Owner Straka Contracting
"Karel Straka has helped me on and off with construction items on my townhouse for almost twenty years, making major changes to my deck and patio among other things. I find him easy to work with, very thorough, trusty-worthy, reliable and affordable. Sometimes I submit my own design, and he always does it better."
Ken M on January 2025
ARC Construction and Renovation, located in Essex, MD, offers professional remodeling services for residential and commercial properties. They specialize in transforming spaces with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, bringing clients' visions to life. With their commitment to innovation and sustainability, ARC Construction and Renovation creates extraordinary spaces that exceed expectations. They prioritize customer satisfaction and ensure each project reflects their clients' unique requirements.
"Estimate visit went really well. Jose was on time and very professional. Would recommend to another without hesitation 💯💯😁😁"
miles j on December 2024
ARC Construction and Renovation, located in Essex, MD, offers professional remodeling services for residential and commercial properties. They specialize in transforming spaces with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, bringing clients' visions to life. With their commitment to innovation and sustainability, ARC Construction and Renovation creates extraordinary spaces that exceed expectations. They prioritize customer satisfaction and ensure each project reflects their clients' unique requirements.
"Estimate visit went really well. Jose was on time and very professional. Would recommend to another without hesitation 💯💯😁😁"
miles j on December 2024
We are a veteran owned, family owned, full-service interior and exterior remodeling company that prides ourselves on excellent craftsmanship as well as being on time, in uniform and keeping a clean work environment. Communication is key! We are very familiar with 203k and other construction loan programs.
"The work was done efficiently and quickly in the time frame given at time of the estimate. All subcontractors were skilled in their crafts which led to an outstanding finished product."
Jerry K on August 2024
We are a veteran owned, family owned, full-service interior and exterior remodeling company that prides ourselves on excellent craftsmanship as well as being on time, in uniform and keeping a clean work environment. Communication is key! We are very familiar with 203k and other construction loan programs.
"The work was done efficiently and quickly in the time frame given at time of the estimate. All subcontractors were skilled in their crafts which led to an outstanding finished product."
Jerry K on August 2024
We have been in business since March 2013! we work any masonry and carpentry work we like to have clear communication with clients and make sure they are left satisfied with the work done!
"Great communication with Katherine and Aben, The team did an awesome work and efficiently. I will hire them again definitely."
stella w on April 2025
We have been in business since March 2013! we work any masonry and carpentry work we like to have clear communication with clients and make sure they are left satisfied with the work done!
"Great communication with Katherine and Aben, The team did an awesome work and efficiently. I will hire them again definitely."
stella w on April 2025
We are a family owned business with over 12 years of experience in interior painting, exterior painting, deck builds and repairs, drywall repairs and installs, framing, bathroom and kitchen remodels, demolitions, hauling and trash removal, roofing installs and repairs, laminate and ceramic flooring installs and repairs, pressure washing, tree service, and windows and door installs. Please contact us for a quote. We look forward to working with you!
"On time. Great work. Easy to work with, even with a few additions to the project. Super reliable; finished the exterior painting in three days (he planed for three or four) and got to work immediately on the rebuild of the back porch. I am VERY VERY happy with the work and the price!"
Richard H on August 2024
We are a family owned business with over 12 years of experience in interior painting, exterior painting, deck builds and repairs, drywall repairs and installs, framing, bathroom and kitchen remodels, demolitions, hauling and trash removal, roofing installs and repairs, laminate and ceramic flooring installs and repairs, pressure washing, tree service, and windows and door installs. Please contact us for a quote. We look forward to working with you!
"On time. Great work. Easy to work with, even with a few additions to the project. Super reliable; finished the exterior painting in three days (he planed for three or four) and got to work immediately on the rebuild of the back porch. I am VERY VERY happy with the work and the price!"
Richard H on August 2024
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Very hardworking, great and trustworthy! Such good communication and loved having them"
Kayla C on April 2025
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Very hardworking, great and trustworthy! Such good communication and loved having them"
Kayla C on April 2025