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Dr Pro Construction, LLC
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Dr Pro Construction, LLC
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811 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Ms. Hay, principal and founder of International Development and Resources, Inc., has led the company through twenty two years of growth and success. She has postured IDR to acquire major contractual work in the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Ms. Hay brought IDR to participate in the Federal 8(a) Program and consequently diversified the company to enter the governmental and Federal markets with a wide range of capabilities. Under her leadership, IDR has performed contract work in the fields of Web Development and Internet/Intranet/Extranet Design, Implementation and Maintenance, E-Business, Information Engineering, Telecommunications, Logistics Support, Survivability and Lethality Analysis, National Security Studies and Analysis, Management Science, and Configuration Management.

Ms. Hay, principal and founder of International Development and Resources, Inc., has led the company through twenty two years of growth and success. She has postured IDR to acquire major contractual work in the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Ms. Hay brought IDR to participate in the Federal 8(a) Program and consequently diversified the company to enter the governmental and Federal markets with a wide range of capabilities. Under her leadership, IDR has performed contract work in the fields of Web Development and Internet/Intranet/Extranet Design, Implementation and Maintenance, E-Business, Information Engineering, Telecommunications, Logistics Support, Survivability and Lethality Analysis, National Security Studies and Analysis, Management Science, and Configuration Management.


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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
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JW Home Improvement
849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,499
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Customers say: Quality work
6938 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Fine it was fine"

Jonathan S on April 2025


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GS CUSTOM REMODELERS LLC
4.91(
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GS CUSTOM REMODELERS LLC
4.91(
23
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

GS Custom Remodelers LLC Professionals with a Class A General Contracting License and Insurance specializing in all of your Remodeling needs. From Bathrooms, to Kitchen Redesigns, Finishing Basements, and Building Custom Decks, Patios, and Porches we have a wide range of experience and are dedicated to providing quality home improvement at an affordable price. Conveniently located in the Manassas area we serve the entire Northern Virginia. Speak with our pros today for a Free Consultation & Free Estimate.

"Juan and his team were excellent! They did a great job repairing the drywall, and once painted, it was seamless with the existing drywall. Also, there was good communication throughout the process, and the space was kept clean and tidy. I highly recommend and plan to call GS Custom Remodels for my next project."

Katie D on October 2024

GS Custom Remodelers LLC Professionals with a Class A General Contracting License and Insurance specializing in all of your Remodeling needs. From Bathrooms, to Kitchen Redesigns, Finishing Basements, and Building Custom Decks, Patios, and Porches we have a wide range of experience and are dedicated to providing quality home improvement at an affordable price. Conveniently located in the Manassas area we serve the entire Northern Virginia. Speak with our pros today for a Free Consultation & Free Estimate.

"Juan and his team were excellent! They did a great job repairing the drywall, and once painted, it was seamless with the existing drywall. Also, there was good communication throughout the process, and the space was kept clean and tidy. I highly recommend and plan to call GS Custom Remodels for my next project."

Katie D on October 2024


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The Doctor House, LLC
9290 Towerside Dr
4.56(
126
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The Doctor House, LLC
9290 Towerside Dr
4.56(
126
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Customers say: Quality work
847 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.

"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."

Liam T on April 2025

The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.

"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."

Liam T on April 2025


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Ablaze Contracting Services LLC
Located In:
5.00(
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Ablaze Contracting Services LLC
Located In:
5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

I have been in business since 2020 as a handyman. I am an expert in the following fields: drywall repair and hanging, painting, appliance repairs, ceramic tile, wood and LVP flooring, plumbing, back splashes and any and all general maintenance. I pride myself on the quality work I provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Cash/Check/Zelle/Cash App

"Quickly responded to request. Understood urgency (aluminum cladding on trim partly detached and was flapping in the wind). Responded quickly and made repair before further damage could occur"

Robert K on March 2025

I have been in business since 2020 as a handyman. I am an expert in the following fields: drywall repair and hanging, painting, appliance repairs, ceramic tile, wood and LVP flooring, plumbing, back splashes and any and all general maintenance. I pride myself on the quality work I provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! Cash/Check/Zelle/Cash App

"Quickly responded to request. Understood urgency (aluminum cladding on trim partly detached and was flapping in the wind). Responded quickly and made repair before further damage could occur"

Robert K on March 2025


F.H Furr Fredericksburg
11200 Houser Drive
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F.H Furr Fredericksburg
11200 Houser Drive
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296 local quotes requested

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.

Three qualities all of our people have that make us Northern Virginia, D.C. & Maryland’s #1 Home Service Provider. That’s the F.H. Furr Difference. F.H. Furr is D.C., Maryland & Northern Virginia’s premier plumber, HVAC contractor and electrician. F.H. Furr is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and has consistently been voted Best of Prince William County for HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.


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Plumb Built Contractors LLC
4285 Berkley Court
4.14(
51
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Plumb Built Contractors LLC
4285 Berkley Court
4.14(
51
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
231 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.

"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."

Bill J on October 2023

Plumb Built Contractors offers a wide array of residential and commercial services such as appliance installation repair or replacement, painting, drywall, carpentry and flooring services, and much much more. Glenn Williams, our service and construction manager has been servicing residential and commercial properties for over 30 years with a team of professionals with over 50 years combined experience. We offer free estimates and convenient weekend and evening hours. Please check out our website at http://www.plumbuiltcontractors.com for more details.

"Absolutely outstanding. Very responsive to my requests, especially since I had blue tape everywhere."

Bill J on October 2023


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Appleton Campbell
285 Alwington Blvd
4.64(
320
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Appleton Campbell
285 Alwington Blvd
4.64(
320
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1122 local quotes requested

Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction

"Being a MVP customer was time for Heating/Cooling safety inspections. Kevin Stanley was the HVAC Service Tech assigned to the job. He went over a few issues on our older unit he found during his inspection. I never felt pressured to have the work done and so glad he resolved them on the same day. He definitely went out of his way doing a great job. He explained everything to me that he was doing and also answering all the questions I had. The price was reasonable. Will definitely call Appleton Campbell when needing home repairs, this is our 3rd project they’ve taken care of. Thanks again"

cindy s on May 2025

Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction

"Being a MVP customer was time for Heating/Cooling safety inspections. Kevin Stanley was the HVAC Service Tech assigned to the job. He went over a few issues on our older unit he found during his inspection. I never felt pressured to have the work done and so glad he resolved them on the same day. He definitely went out of his way doing a great job. He explained everything to me that he was doing and also answering all the questions I had. The price was reasonable. Will definitely call Appleton Campbell when needing home repairs, this is our 3rd project they’ve taken care of. Thanks again"

cindy s on May 2025


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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of VA
5083 Lee Hwy
4.57(
363
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of VA
5083 Lee Hwy
4.57(
363
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1232 local quotes requested
89 years of experience

McCrea is a family owned business that has served our area since 1936. Financing and rebates are available on Trane systems installed by McCrea. Resistrictions apply and these are limited time offers call for details. "Its hard to stop a Trane"

"McCrea has been servicing my home unit for 9 years and every service appointment has been timely and informative. Scott has been the technician on-site for this period of time and he is outstanding; knowledgeable, personable, interactive and thorough with his inspections."

Tom S on April 2024

McCrea is a family owned business that has served our area since 1936. Financing and rebates are available on Trane systems installed by McCrea. Resistrictions apply and these are limited time offers call for details. "Its hard to stop a Trane"

"McCrea has been servicing my home unit for 9 years and every service appointment has been timely and informative. Scott has been the technician on-site for this period of time and he is outstanding; knowledgeable, personable, interactive and thorough with his inspections."

Tom S on April 2024


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Modern Mechanical
21730 Red Rum Dr
4.33(
43
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Modern Mechanical
21730 Red Rum Dr
4.33(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
849 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Modern Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your heating and A/C needs in Washington D.C. With our Virginia Class A License 2705 134143A, we are committed to providing top-notch service and expertise. Contact us today for all your home comfort needs.

"I have been a customer for a very long time and this scheduled maintenance and dryer vent cleaning was done by Cesar. I have to say he is one very thorough technician and I was very pleased with his inspection and vent cleaning. His service was so different than some of the ones I've had before. I even had one inspector tell me he didn't need to check in my attic which houses one of our two units. Let me tell you about Cesar, he even cleaned up behind my dryer for me. This is something that is rare in customer service. I have my HVAC seasonally maintenanced and never had a inspector be as thorough as him. The pictures he took and explained to me and the one problem he found that no other inspector had found in all this time. I tried to spare him from the attic heat for the repair and have him return on another day in the morning but he didn't mind going back in there to fix the problem for us although it was in the dead heat of the day. I just hope the company sees this review and knows what a good technician they have in Cesar."

Deborah M on August 2023

Modern Mechanical is your trusted partner for all your heating and A/C needs in Washington D.C. With our Virginia Class A License 2705 134143A, we are committed to providing top-notch service and expertise. Contact us today for all your home comfort needs.

"I have been a customer for a very long time and this scheduled maintenance and dryer vent cleaning was done by Cesar. I have to say he is one very thorough technician and I was very pleased with his inspection and vent cleaning. His service was so different than some of the ones I've had before. I even had one inspector tell me he didn't need to check in my attic which houses one of our two units. Let me tell you about Cesar, he even cleaned up behind my dryer for me. This is something that is rare in customer service. I have my HVAC seasonally maintenanced and never had a inspector be as thorough as him. The pictures he took and explained to me and the one problem he found that no other inspector had found in all this time. I tried to spare him from the attic heat for the repair and have him return on another day in the morning but he didn't mind going back in there to fix the problem for us although it was in the dead heat of the day. I just hope the company sees this review and knows what a good technician they have in Cesar."

Deborah M on August 2023

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Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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