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Avatar for MidHandyman (Husband for Hire)

MidHandyman (Husband for Hire)

526 Grant Pl
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

MidHandyman (Husband for Hire)

526 Grant Pl
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have 40 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Everything you want in a handyman. Reasonable, reliable, and very knowledgeable. We have used Michael for several different projects, and have been very happy with the finished products. He does not disappoint, and we will certainly plan to continue to use him for future projects."

Tim B on January 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have 40 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Everything you want in a handyman. Reasonable, reliable, and very knowledgeable. We have used Michael for several different projects, and have been very happy with the finished products. He does not disappoint, and we will certainly plan to continue to use him for future projects."

Tim B on January 2022


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Fixpoint Appliance and Plumbing LLC

11041 Villaridge Ct Unit B
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro

Fixpoint Appliance and Plumbing LLC

11041 Villaridge Ct Unit B
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
136 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

At Fixpoint Appliance and Plumbing, we provide expert residential appliance repair, installation, and maintenance, along with trusted plumbing services for homeowners. Our licensed and insured technicians are committed to delivering fast, reliable, and professional service—every time. Whether it's a broken washer, a new appliance installation, or a leaking pipe, we handle it all with care and precision. We offer honest pricing, same-day service when available, and always treat your home with respect. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. Contact us today through Angi—we’re ready to be your go-to home service experts for appliance and plumbing needs!

"The assessment was quick, and transparency about the part to be replaced and total cost was great. Definitely a good company to hire when any appliances broke. Recommended."

Robert G on September 2025

At Fixpoint Appliance and Plumbing, we provide expert residential appliance repair, installation, and maintenance, along with trusted plumbing services for homeowners. Our licensed and insured technicians are committed to delivering fast, reliable, and professional service—every time. Whether it's a broken washer, a new appliance installation, or a leaking pipe, we handle it all with care and precision. We offer honest pricing, same-day service when available, and always treat your home with respect. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. Contact us today through Angi—we’re ready to be your go-to home service experts for appliance and plumbing needs!

"The assessment was quick, and transparency about the part to be replaced and total cost was great. Definitely a good company to hire when any appliances broke. Recommended."

Robert G on September 2025


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One Stop

1215 East West Highway Apt 1115
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro

One Stop

1215 East West Highway Apt 1115
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
39 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

One Stop Home Improvement is owned and operated by Michael Baker out of Silver Spring MD. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Michael provides reliable home improvement services for both residential and commercial projects. He can handle any and all types of work from small repairs to large projects. His services cover appliances, drywall, painting, tile, window coverings, doors, and general handyman work. Michael is a highly motivated professional who takes pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and dependable solutions for homeowners and business owners. Contact Information Phone 240-863-1667 Email michaelbaker609@gmail.com

"Mike Baker is an awesome handy man with a diverse number of skills. Mike has always reported for any job I hire him for on time or early. Mike takes pride in all his work and always does a top-notch job. Mike always has me look over each job to make sure I am happy with the completed job he has done for me. Recommend you hire him for all your handy man needs."

Dale B on August 2025

One Stop Home Improvement is owned and operated by Michael Baker out of Silver Spring MD. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Michael provides reliable home improvement services for both residential and commercial projects. He can handle any and all types of work from small repairs to large projects. His services cover appliances, drywall, painting, tile, window coverings, doors, and general handyman work. Michael is a highly motivated professional who takes pride in delivering quality craftsmanship and dependable solutions for homeowners and business owners. Contact Information Phone 240-863-1667 Email michaelbaker609@gmail.com

"Mike Baker is an awesome handy man with a diverse number of skills. Mike has always reported for any job I hire him for on time or early. Mike takes pride in all his work and always does a top-notch job. Mike always has me look over each job to make sure I am happy with the completed job he has done for me. Recommend you hire him for all your handy man needs."

Dale B on August 2025


F.H. Furr Finksburg

1584 Deer Park Rd
4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

F.H. Furr Finksburg

1584 Deer Park Rd
4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1194 local quotes requested

F.H. Furr provides residential products and services in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical business. They put their customers first and provide them with quality products from trained technicians. F.H. Furr has committed to the highest degree of professional development and training in the industry, to work diligently in exceeding every expectation of the client in need. Based out of Manassas, Va., the company has expanded throughout Northern Va., Rockville, Md., Fredericksburg, and Richmond, Va. Whether you need plumbing, heating, cooling, or electrical repairs or replacements, call on F.H. Furr for "Absolutely The Best" service!

"The project task was completed"

Ike O on June 2025

F.H. Furr provides residential products and services in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical business. They put their customers first and provide them with quality products from trained technicians. F.H. Furr has committed to the highest degree of professional development and training in the industry, to work diligently in exceeding every expectation of the client in need. Based out of Manassas, Va., the company has expanded throughout Northern Va., Rockville, Md., Fredericksburg, and Richmond, Va. Whether you need plumbing, heating, cooling, or electrical repairs or replacements, call on F.H. Furr for "Absolutely The Best" service!

"The project task was completed"

Ike O on June 2025


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Comprehensive Renovation LLC

7820 Wormans Mill Rd
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro

Comprehensive Renovation LLC

7820 Wormans Mill Rd
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
442 local quotes requested

I have started a full service renovation company specializing in Bathroom Remodeling. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, on-site organization and quality work every time. With the current situation regarding COVID19 we are fully prepared to take special measures to ensure your safety as well as ours. Why Choose Us? We are a family oriented company that focuses on being professional, punctual, polite and immediate. With a fully certified staff and a combined 20 years in the industry we can assure that you will get top notch service with the family feel.

"Andy and his team had excellent people skills and communicated with directness and interest in our kitchen remodel project. All the materials arrived in a timely manner. The work was completed a day early."

peter c on May 2025

I have started a full service renovation company specializing in Bathroom Remodeling. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, on-site organization and quality work every time. With the current situation regarding COVID19 we are fully prepared to take special measures to ensure your safety as well as ours. Why Choose Us? We are a family oriented company that focuses on being professional, punctual, polite and immediate. With a fully certified staff and a combined 20 years in the industry we can assure that you will get top notch service with the family feel.

"Andy and his team had excellent people skills and communicated with directness and interest in our kitchen remodel project. All the materials arrived in a timely manner. The work was completed a day early."

peter c on May 2025


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TriState Home Services

82A Wormans Mill Ct
4.64(
195
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Approved Pro

TriState Home Services

82A Wormans Mill Ct
4.64(
195
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
582 local quotes requested
76 years of experience

If you are looking for a HVAC Contractor, a Plumbing Contractor, or an Electrical Contractor to provide you with great service, you've come to the right place. We provide heating services, air conditioning services, plumbing services, and electrical services to our customers in Frederick and the surrounding Counties, the Pan Handle of West Virginia, and Northern Virginia, from our offices located in Frederick MD. With 3 generations of experience in providing heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services, we are dedicated to providing the best possible products and services for you, and your family.

"Great service very prompt and easy to work with."

Randy W on May 2025

If you are looking for a HVAC Contractor, a Plumbing Contractor, or an Electrical Contractor to provide you with great service, you've come to the right place. We provide heating services, air conditioning services, plumbing services, and electrical services to our customers in Frederick and the surrounding Counties, the Pan Handle of West Virginia, and Northern Virginia, from our offices located in Frederick MD. With 3 generations of experience in providing heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services, we are dedicated to providing the best possible products and services for you, and your family.

"Great service very prompt and easy to work with."

Randy W on May 2025


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Long Home Products

8530 Corridor Rd
3.52(
378
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Approved Pro

Long Home Products

8530 Corridor Rd
3.52(
378
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4299 local quotes requested
80 years of experience

With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely disappointed with this company. They do not stand by their guarantees. Did install shower in one day. Was not provided with the shower head I ordered. Calking and trim work was very sloppy. Went through the shower wall into my bedroom, did sparkle wall and left it. Shower doors have leaked and was finally told six months later that there is nothing they can do to correct the issue. Originally quoted $24,000.00 for the walk on shower, eventually agreed to $11,500.00. Completely dissatisfied with my shower. Once they get their payment, they are done."

Kathy B on June 2025

With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely disappointed with this company. They do not stand by their guarantees. Did install shower in one day. Was not provided with the shower head I ordered. Calking and trim work was very sloppy. Went through the shower wall into my bedroom, did sparkle wall and left it. Shower doors have leaked and was finally told six months later that there is nothing they can do to correct the issue. Originally quoted $24,000.00 for the walk on shower, eventually agreed to $11,500.00. Completely dissatisfied with my shower. Once they get their payment, they are done."

Kathy B on June 2025


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KL Remodeling LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

KL Remodeling LLC

5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
863 local quotes requested

Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The work was done professionally to the highest degree. We were extremely pleased and totally satisfied. Without question they were my first choice for the next home project"

Neal C on April 2024

Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"The work was done professionally to the highest degree. We were extremely pleased and totally satisfied. Without question they were my first choice for the next home project"

Neal C on April 2024


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JSH Remodeling, Inc.

1100 Evergreen Avenue
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

JSH Remodeling, Inc.

1100 Evergreen Avenue
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
147 local quotes requested

We are a small family owned business and we are all dedicated to give our customers the best work possible not only just for our pay but its our personal name also which gives us a lot of pride. As the owner I am personally hands on working on your project not just sending workers.

"Jeff and his crews delivered on time and on budget. I was advised each day of the activities that were going to take place the following day. All workers were pleasant and responsive to any needs. Each day prior to leaving the job site everything was cleaned up, equipment and materials stored neatly, and any trash removed. The quality and craftsmanship were excellent."

Ed N on April 2025

We are a small family owned business and we are all dedicated to give our customers the best work possible not only just for our pay but its our personal name also which gives us a lot of pride. As the owner I am personally hands on working on your project not just sending workers.

"Jeff and his crews delivered on time and on budget. I was advised each day of the activities that were going to take place the following day. All workers were pleasant and responsive to any needs. Each day prior to leaving the job site everything was cleaned up, equipment and materials stored neatly, and any trash removed. The quality and craftsmanship were excellent."

Ed N on April 2025


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AES Builder & Home Improvements

6915 Golden Ring Rd
4.37(
293
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Approved Pro

AES Builder & Home Improvements

6915 Golden Ring Rd
4.37(
293
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1137 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Company Motto: WHEN WE'RE DONE, YOU'LL BE HAPPY, IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY, WE'RE NOT DONE. It's more than just a motto, it's our Company-Heartbeat. Family owned and operated, we have been serving Maryland Home owners since 1989. Stephen Longdo is a working owner, available to all his clients on a daily basis. We refuse to bid to subcontractors and give a FIVE YEAR FREE LABOR WARRANTY ON ALL OUR WORK. Member of BBB and the Maryland Improvement Contractors Association. MHIC License 37105. Angie's list members are entitled to 25% off, (up to $2,500.00 per household per year).

"I would like to start by saying I researched this company thoroughly on different websites and met with a member of the company and I thought they were really going to turn out to be a great choice for my project. It ended up not being the case for me. I feel like I was treated as if my business was not wanted or needed and I am disappointed. I am still just sitting here“shaking my head” at the whole interaction. I went to a home remodeling show at the Baltimore Convention Center on Friday, February 16, 2018. I met a representative for the company that was working the booth at the show and explained that I was looking to add a porch to the front of my house. We spoke at length with someone that ended up being a designer for the company and showed him some “inspiration photos” of ideas we had in mind for the project. We showed him two pictures on a phone with crude Photoshop renderings of our house with some images of different porches we admired added to the front of our house just for a reference point. The designer gave us his card and told us to call the company to set up an appointment for him to come out and measure and discuss the project further. On February 27th 2018 we contacted the AES Customer Care department and made an appointment for the designer to come out for measurements and other information needed for an estimate. When we mentioned the “inspiration pics” we had we were asked to email them to the company in care of the Customer Care person that set up the estimate appointment. At that time an appointment was made for March 14, 2018. On March 14, 2018 at 3pm the same designer we met at the remodeling show arrived and took measurements of the front of the house. He was just as nice as he had been when we first met him. He stated that he didn’t feel one of the ideas we showed him would work because the pitch of the existing roof was too low to add dormers. He stated the second “inspiration pic” idea would work he thought. He drew some quick sketches on his IPad to explain to us why he didn’t think the dormers would work and we agreed. He also showed us a picture he had on his IPad of a porch project he designed for another customer. It was similar to what we were looking for and the house in the picture was similar to ours in the style. We really liked it. He explained at length how he would build the foundation of the porch without having to pour a lot of concrete and the different finishes we could use. He was probably at the house for about 2 hours answering our questions and explaining things. He told us he could produce a computer image for us of roughly how the porch in his picture on the IPad would look on our house--He stated he would need to do a computer drawing anyway in order to generate the estimate and he would share the drawing with us so we could get a general idea of how it would look. He told us it would take “about two weeks” to get the drawing and the estimate to us. If and when we signed a contract, work would begin approximately 90 days later because they were so busy he said. He left stating he knew “exactly what we wanted” (his words). Two weeks came and went and we heard nothing. I emailed the Customer Care Department on Friday 4/20/18 @ 12:52pm to ask how the estimate was coming along since it had been a little over a month. The same Customer Care Dept. person we set the appointment up with initially responded @ 1:05pm to say they would ask the designer to contact us as to when we could expect the estimate. I emailed Customer Service again on Friday, 5/4/18 @ 11:50am to say we still hadn’t heard from the designer. The Customer Care Dept. (same person) responded @ 11:52am to say he will let the designer know we are expecting communication from him. (No apology for the delay or anything else, just that one sentence). On Thursday 5/31/18 @ 12:32 I again emailed the Customer Care Dept. to say “I am reaching out one last time in an attempt to get an estimate. I am hoping this bad initial experience is not reflective of the company as a whole. Is there someone that can email me an estimate? At 12:42 the Customer Care department (same person I’ve been communicating with) responded saying “I will contact the designer and request him to contact you to let you know when to expect those mock–ups” (again, no apology or anything other than that one sentence). FINALLY on 5/31/18 @ 4:52pm I received the email below from the designer. He cc’d the Customer Care Dept. person I had been communicating with as well as the owner of the company. “I apologize as to any confusion with emails as I had sent you a couple emails a few weeks ago and then before that as well so I am replying to this thread. We had sat down and looked at your existing roof line and determined that because the original pitch on your roof was to low to add any kind of meaningful dormers and to connect a front porch based on that look. We felt it better to have an engineer look at what you want to accomplish and then do some structural drawings to get a proper spread and from those drawings (if it were possible) we could do a build cost and take off. The existing roof line was to low to present any kind of structural and finished look for what you wanted. Let us know if you would like the name and number of an engineer” I responded to all on 5/31/18 @ 8:06 pm. In a nutshell I said I would be interested in seeing proof of those sent emails because I never received anything from him at all after he left my house on March 14th. I reiterated the things he had done and said when he came to the house that I talked about above and said there was never a discussion regarding an engineer or anything remotely similar. I also said how disappointed I was. I never received any further communication from the designer, Customer Service Dept. person I communicated with that was cc’d on the email, or the owner that was cc’d on the email which is what has prompted me to leave the bad review. I am assuming the Customer Service Dept staff member and owner were cc’d when the designer finally responded to me because he was told to so they would know he did finally respond so I would stop “bothering them”. I can’t put into words how disappointed I am in the way I was treated by AES. I truly don’t think this behavior is typical from them based on the glowing reviews the company gets. It also appears they do beautiful work which is another reason I am disappointed. I still have no idea what the issue was but I had a horrible experience with them for whatever reason."

Kathy R on July 2018

Company Motto: WHEN WE'RE DONE, YOU'LL BE HAPPY, IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY, WE'RE NOT DONE. It's more than just a motto, it's our Company-Heartbeat. Family owned and operated, we have been serving Maryland Home owners since 1989. Stephen Longdo is a working owner, available to all his clients on a daily basis. We refuse to bid to subcontractors and give a FIVE YEAR FREE LABOR WARRANTY ON ALL OUR WORK. Member of BBB and the Maryland Improvement Contractors Association. MHIC License 37105. Angie's list members are entitled to 25% off, (up to $2,500.00 per household per year).

"I would like to start by saying I researched this company thoroughly on different websites and met with a member of the company and I thought they were really going to turn out to be a great choice for my project. It ended up not being the case for me. I feel like I was treated as if my business was not wanted or needed and I am disappointed. I am still just sitting here“shaking my head” at the whole interaction. I went to a home remodeling show at the Baltimore Convention Center on Friday, February 16, 2018. I met a representative for the company that was working the booth at the show and explained that I was looking to add a porch to the front of my house. We spoke at length with someone that ended up being a designer for the company and showed him some “inspiration photos” of ideas we had in mind for the project. We showed him two pictures on a phone with crude Photoshop renderings of our house with some images of different porches we admired added to the front of our house just for a reference point. The designer gave us his card and told us to call the company to set up an appointment for him to come out and measure and discuss the project further. On February 27th 2018 we contacted the AES Customer Care department and made an appointment for the designer to come out for measurements and other information needed for an estimate. When we mentioned the “inspiration pics” we had we were asked to email them to the company in care of the Customer Care person that set up the estimate appointment. At that time an appointment was made for March 14, 2018. On March 14, 2018 at 3pm the same designer we met at the remodeling show arrived and took measurements of the front of the house. He was just as nice as he had been when we first met him. He stated that he didn’t feel one of the ideas we showed him would work because the pitch of the existing roof was too low to add dormers. He stated the second “inspiration pic” idea would work he thought. He drew some quick sketches on his IPad to explain to us why he didn’t think the dormers would work and we agreed. He also showed us a picture he had on his IPad of a porch project he designed for another customer. It was similar to what we were looking for and the house in the picture was similar to ours in the style. We really liked it. He explained at length how he would build the foundation of the porch without having to pour a lot of concrete and the different finishes we could use. He was probably at the house for about 2 hours answering our questions and explaining things. He told us he could produce a computer image for us of roughly how the porch in his picture on the IPad would look on our house--He stated he would need to do a computer drawing anyway in order to generate the estimate and he would share the drawing with us so we could get a general idea of how it would look. He told us it would take “about two weeks” to get the drawing and the estimate to us. If and when we signed a contract, work would begin approximately 90 days later because they were so busy he said. He left stating he knew “exactly what we wanted” (his words). Two weeks came and went and we heard nothing. I emailed the Customer Care Department on Friday 4/20/18 @ 12:52pm to ask how the estimate was coming along since it had been a little over a month. The same Customer Care Dept. person we set the appointment up with initially responded @ 1:05pm to say they would ask the designer to contact us as to when we could expect the estimate. I emailed Customer Service again on Friday, 5/4/18 @ 11:50am to say we still hadn’t heard from the designer. The Customer Care Dept. (same person) responded @ 11:52am to say he will let the designer know we are expecting communication from him. (No apology for the delay or anything else, just that one sentence). On Thursday 5/31/18 @ 12:32 I again emailed the Customer Care Dept. to say “I am reaching out one last time in an attempt to get an estimate. I am hoping this bad initial experience is not reflective of the company as a whole. Is there someone that can email me an estimate? At 12:42 the Customer Care department (same person I’ve been communicating with) responded saying “I will contact the designer and request him to contact you to let you know when to expect those mock–ups” (again, no apology or anything other than that one sentence). FINALLY on 5/31/18 @ 4:52pm I received the email below from the designer. He cc’d the Customer Care Dept. person I had been communicating with as well as the owner of the company. “I apologize as to any confusion with emails as I had sent you a couple emails a few weeks ago and then before that as well so I am replying to this thread. We had sat down and looked at your existing roof line and determined that because the original pitch on your roof was to low to add any kind of meaningful dormers and to connect a front porch based on that look. We felt it better to have an engineer look at what you want to accomplish and then do some structural drawings to get a proper spread and from those drawings (if it were possible) we could do a build cost and take off. The existing roof line was to low to present any kind of structural and finished look for what you wanted. Let us know if you would like the name and number of an engineer” I responded to all on 5/31/18 @ 8:06 pm. In a nutshell I said I would be interested in seeing proof of those sent emails because I never received anything from him at all after he left my house on March 14th. I reiterated the things he had done and said when he came to the house that I talked about above and said there was never a discussion regarding an engineer or anything remotely similar. I also said how disappointed I was. I never received any further communication from the designer, Customer Service Dept. person I communicated with that was cc’d on the email, or the owner that was cc’d on the email which is what has prompted me to leave the bad review. I am assuming the Customer Service Dept staff member and owner were cc’d when the designer finally responded to me because he was told to so they would know he did finally respond so I would stop “bothering them”. I can’t put into words how disappointed I am in the way I was treated by AES. I truly don’t think this behavior is typical from them based on the glowing reviews the company gets. It also appears they do beautiful work which is another reason I am disappointed. I still have no idea what the issue was but I had a horrible experience with them for whatever reason."

Kathy R on July 2018

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