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"Very professional! The two people that did the concrete raising were very helpful. Big shout out to Brian and Austin out of the Bristow location. Pricy, but foundation work is sometimes unavoidable."

"Great service. Eddie Cox come out on a Monday and told me what the worker would do. The worker came out on Wednesday on time both days and did and amazing job. The worker clean up all concrete you would never know they were there.I live in LaPlata had to get permission to widen the end of my driveway. You would never know that that they touch my driveway it look beautiful. I call several concrete companies in Charles county and these company were rude and took week to call me back. One companies I call still waiting for a call back. But thank to 7th State Builders, LLC I got the job done and excellent job. Due to a stroke I had the driveway widen to give me more freedom. So if you need concrete work big or small job call 7th State Builders to get it done right. I am a woman writing this review very happy with this company. Very professional staff to deal with. Have a great day."

"Chimney cleaning went well with no dirt and grime left indoors.
Inspected our chimney and determined we needed some additional work done to the concrete crown.
Provided us with an estimate for future repairs.
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"I am a senior with a background in construction.  After reviewing many contractors and speaking with some of them, I immediately knew I hit the jackpot when I spoke to Danny.
 
1.  He knew exactly what I needed and wanted done when I first spoke to him.  This entailed the replacement, repair, and installation of the items listed above with attention to quality in materials, prevention of future problems, a fair price, and a commitment to starting and showing up once the job was initiated.  Danny exceeded every expectation in these regards!
2.  I silently knew in advance manufacturers, quality and cost of exterior doors (including the french door), storm doors, door locks and deadbolts, leak-proof door sills for 6 inch exterior walls and a leak-proof barrier on the bottom of the door frames.  Without knowing of my preferences, Danny suggested the identical manufacturers and materials I had in mind.  At this juncture, we met and I hired Danny to perform the work.
3.  I am beyond pleased with the outcome of Danny's effort on this project.  As an example of his integrity, he asked me to trust him in the design and installation of an exterior octagonal window in a bathroom.  My wife and I were literally blown away with a handcrafted symmetrical waterproof tunnel and inside wall frame he created - more akin to an artistic piece than a window.
4. Inside work was always minimally invasive using tarps and soft shoes rather than work boots.  Outside and inside cleanup at the end of each work day was respectfully performed leaving no mess.
I would recommend Danny to anyone requiring any kind of interior or exterior installation, modification, or repair as I have seen firsthand examples of his experience, skills, and personal and business ethics.  In fact, Danny is presently working on costs to replace our roof."

"I didn't know a catastrophe could be a blessing. Calling my adjuster, he gave several names of local contractors that have good reputations and two that have excellent reputations. The first was ok but cold and impersonal. Stallings was the second call I made and instantly felt like we were more than just another "job". The first question we were asked was if we were all ok. From that moment to meeting both the lead estimator and the owner at our home, and meeting the ladies in the office, everyone was not only extremely professional, but compassionate and so knowledgeable. Every question we had they answered clearly and eased every concern. Our repairs were done so well it looked like a complete remodel instead of just a repair. We have already scheduled for them to do other work for us not insurance related! Couldn't ask for a better bunch of guys. Love that their local, too!"

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It was pretty good, not an A experience -- but a B.  The price was very good and the work was acceptable.  They were not super professional -- some late projects.  Something was backordered, a subcontractor didn't show, the assistant wasn't working out -- so the projects took longer than initially planned.  And in terms of quality they were pretty good.  The dormers that were wrapped in aluminum look great.  The concrete work was excellent.   The plumbing and electrical work were great.  The interior paint was pretty good - it was also a great price so no complaints.  A shutter they secured fell off.  And the gutter detached -- but they repaired it. The shingles they replaced when they put the new rake board on fell off -- on both sides of the house.  They didn't think it was related, but the shingles were fine for 15+ years before they removed them and tacked them back down.  So we disagree on this point.  I should have brought it their attention earlier.  Overall, they did a lot of very good work at an excellent price.  

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"I called for an emergency roof repair and spoke to Melissa. She scheduled me for the same day, during the rain. I also asked if she could look in my attic for any damage and mold from my repair last year. Dale came out, within the hour, and fixed the oddly loosened shingles. He also took the time to look around my entire attic, not just the area where the leak had been. Thankfully, i had no leaks, stains or mold. He was professional, polite and punctual. He did mention my roof was old and would need replacing soon, and asked if I would like a free estimate. I received excellent and prompt service at a good price, and couldn't be more pleased with Melissa and Dale. Keep up the good work and appreciate you coming out during the rain!
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"Two employees showed up at my home on time to do an estimate on the few things we needed repaired to complete the sale of our home. The work performed is provided in detail. I was totally shocked at the cost for the repairs on the estimate but we went a head and agreed to having the work performed since we're close to our settlement date. I must say the work performed on everything except the electrical panel was top notch. I say this because the labeling of the electrical panel was completed by writing in Black magic marker what rooms were on each breaker. I was expecting at least to see printed labels used for what we were charged. I/we were expecting to pay $300 - $500 for these few things to be fixed but boy was I am thankful for the work performed but I wouldn't hire this company again only because their prices are outrageous.
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"Went very well! The project manager, Jose, was there throughout the entire process. They brought seven guys whom all worked well together in forming, pouring, and finishing the concrete.  The entire process was done effectively and with diligence.  My experience with Blue World was great and plan on using them in the future."

"If you're selecting a contractor to do thousands of dollars of work, you'll probably do a lot of research. I tend to over think things, and I had a lot of contractors come to my house to give an estimate. I wasn't just looking for the lowest bid (after the first three, I pretty much knew what the price range was) but I did not want to pay a ton of money and then find the work was inadequate/insufficient and I'd have to pay even more to have it done right.
My issue started with a leaking sunroom. After rain or snowmelt in my newly-purchased house, I discovered that water leaked under the concrete into the floor and soaked my carpet. Several contractors came and tried to figure out the problem. Most of them initially focused on the roof, but the water wasn't leaking from the roof. So evidently it was coming through the foundation, but was it a leak in the joint between the sunroom and the house, or a crack in the concrete? They all told me this sort of problem is tricky to diagnose; in some cases you'd need to dig out the entire foundation to be sure. But basically, all the waterproofers I spoke to agreed that I needed one of two things: (1) A French drain and sump pump installed inside the sun room along the leaking wall, or (2) a French drain + speed drain on the outside (more expensive). The most expensive option yet was to dig out the foundation and waterproof the outside of it with tar sealant, particularly a problem since I had a concrete pad on the exterior of the leaking section.
So, with the general consensus being that what I needed was a French drain and sump pump on the inside (this seemed the most logical, and also most economical solution), I got a range of estimates and pitches from waterproofers who do this kind of work. My top picks were the ones with good Angie's List ratings. The price range for the basic job I have described ranged from about $2300 at the low end to $3600 at the upper end.
Now, I was leery of a large franchise operation like Ameri-Dry. They have a very slick website, of course, and their sales reps are very polished and can describe in great detail why they are the best company for the job, what makes their methods superior to others, etc. I found that nearly every contractor was happy to contrast themselves with everyone else, swearing they stand by their work but "you can't trust those other guys" (in so many words). I can't blame them, and I hate to be cynical, I'm sure most of them are sincere. But my natural inclination was to go with a smaller firm with good reviews on Angie's List. Still, there are some advantages to going with a large, established company, and Ameri-Dry has very good ratings, so I had them come give an estimate as well.
Not one, but two men came to my house to look at the problem and give their pitch. The senior rep who I dealt with for the rest of the job was named Carlos. I'm not sure if sending two men for an estimate is standard practice, but they seemed to have practiced their presentation, which made me a bit wary (I hate being "pitched" to or feeling like I am being subjected to a sales routine). Also, they tried to do that thing where they'll offer a discount if you sign a contract that day, which I said I hated -- I like to think over big financial decisions at length. They did back off once I made it clear that I was not going to decide that day.
However, the things they said made sense and conformed to what other contractors had said. Moreover, Carlos was the first one to ask to see my basement, even though the problem I called about was in my sunroom. So I showed them my basement (where I had a sump pump already) and he pointed out that the floor drainage was very shoddy work and that I had mold and efflorescence indicating water leaking through the porous cinder blocks, probably from external pressure.
Now, of course this made me a little wary as well -- "Oh, naturally they're trying to get me to have even more work done!" -- but in fact I had noticed this myself and knew I'd have to do something about my basement sooner or later. At this time, all I wanted to do was get water out of my sunroom, spending as little as possible. But I gave them credit for looking over the entire house. And when they gave me an estimate, the cost of putting in a French drain and sump pump in the sunroom AND at the same time putting a weeping tile drainage system and a larger, improved sump pump pit in my basement, was pretty reasonable.
I still had a couple more contractors give me estimates, this time for both the sunroom and the basement. Ameri-Dry's estimate was in the upper range, though not the highest bid, but certainly not the lowest. I vacillated. There were one or two other guys that seemed pretty solid, and a little cheaper. Was it wise or foolish to go with a big company? Ameri-Dry's Angie's List ratings were very positive, which spoke well of them (and was what ultimately weighed against another company that otherwise I probably would have chosen, since they had no Angie's List track record), and the "life of the structure" warranty Ameri-Dry offers was also very attractive (though a couple of other contractors also offered a "one-time transferable" warranty, meaning it would last as long as I own the house and could be transferred to the next buyer). But the Ameri-Dry warranty is supposed to transfer to anyone who buys this house, ever.
So, when Carlos made his follow-up call, I was still vacillating. Well, it turned out there was a little room for negotiation on the price, and I ended up pushing him a little harder. We settled on a modest discount off their original estimate, and he came by the next day with a contract.
They were able to schedule a crew to come out the following week, at a day convenient to me. These guys were a very organized team that had obviously done a lot of these jobs, and they were quite polite and professional. Now, one thing to be aware of: they were subcontractors. They told me they do essentially all of Ameri-Dry's jobs in this area. Several of the other contractors who gave me bids touted the fact that they don't use subcontractors. I guess this can be significant for insurance and licensing purposes, though if the subcontractors are also properly insured and licensed (which these guys were-at least the paperwork I looked at seemed legit) then it probably doesn't really matter if the crew doing the job works directly for the company you hire or was subcontracted out. It's the quality of the work that matters. So I wasn't really upset by this.
The basement job was done quickly and without a hitch. The guy in charge even asked me if I wanted the sump pump moved to a more convenient corner location, and I said yes. So they put in the drainage system and filled the old pit and dug a new one. I feel better about the basement now; I am hoping this will extend the life of my basement and the foundation by many years and forestall further seepage problems.
Now for the complication: remember they were supposed to dig a French drain and sump pump in the sunroom up above? Well, after pulling back the carpet inside the sunroom, it turned out that my sunroom sits on a single concrete pad without a footing. So, they COULDN'T dig into it without undermining the structural integrity of the sunroom! The foreman was rather annoyed at Carlos (who had said what I needed was a French drain) and they called him out to my house to discuss the matter.
So, what I actually needed was that exterior water-proofing job and a drain along the outside, with a speed drain in front of the door. And to do that, they had to get a concrete saw, saw a chunk out of the external concrete pad, then dig down and properly waterproof the outside wall of my sunroom, then fill it back in again with concrete and install the drain.
This was, of course, more expensive than the job originally planned, and Ameri-Dry wanted me to pay more. I was pretty upset by this, since once the foreman pointed out the issue with the concrete foundation,"