We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"The paint job was excellent and done quickly. The crew was friendly and very professional."
Sherry S on October 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"The paint job was excellent and done quickly. The crew was friendly and very professional."
Sherry S on October 2022
Step It Up Construction, LLC, based in Pasadena, Maryland, is your trusted partner for high-quality residential and commercial improvements. We specialize in roofing, gutters, siding, windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, porches, decks, and home additions to enhance your living space. For businesses, we offer expert commercial renovations, tenant build-outs, retail space upgrades, office remodeling, and exterior improvements to create functional and modern work environments. In addition, we handle insurance work, assisting homeowners and business owners with storm damage repairs, insurance claims, and restoration projects to ensure properties are restored to their best condition. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're improving your home, upgrading your business, or recovering from damage, Step It Up Construction, LLC has you covered. Schedule your FREE estimate today!
"Quick & efficient "
Barbara M on June 2025
Step It Up Construction, LLC, based in Pasadena, Maryland, is your trusted partner for high-quality residential and commercial improvements. We specialize in roofing, gutters, siding, windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, porches, decks, and home additions to enhance your living space. For businesses, we offer expert commercial renovations, tenant build-outs, retail space upgrades, office remodeling, and exterior improvements to create functional and modern work environments. In addition, we handle insurance work, assisting homeowners and business owners with storm damage repairs, insurance claims, and restoration projects to ensure properties are restored to their best condition. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're improving your home, upgrading your business, or recovering from damage, Step It Up Construction, LLC has you covered. Schedule your FREE estimate today!
"Quick & efficient "
Barbara M on June 2025
D. Fuentes painting is 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.
"Very professional and very high quality."
Teryal T on May 2025
D. Fuentes painting is 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.
"Very professional and very high quality."
Teryal T on May 2025
Apex Remodeling is dedicated to providing the finest in building & home improvements from Custom Turn Key Additions from Design to Completion, Major Interior & Exterior Renovations, Designer Remodels to Beautiful Custom Flooring, Custom Interior & Exterior Painting, Custom Designed Stone & Tile for gorgeous Bathrooms, Kitchens, Fireplace Surrounds, Entry Ways & Room Accents to all Exterior Home Improvements including Siding: Vinyl, Wood, & Stucco in the color & style to perfectly match your home & budget, Energy Efficient Replacement Windows & Doors, Custom Deck Systems designed for you & more! We have an experienced crew of contractors & master craftsmen detailing your home to perfection with personalized professional service from start to finish!
"Our fence looks incredible! They came swiftly to do the work, and we still get compliments about how great our fence looks. We liked working with Henry. The first issue arose when the fence exceeded the quote and contract that we signed. We weren’t told this until the very end of the work, which was not great to say the least by an additional 20%. We knew there was some flexibility in the price, but it would’ve been nice to say, by the way, we’ve exceeded the estimated price and expect the final price to be in this range. Lastly, we also had issues with our gate hinges and called them back 3x until it was finally fixed. It was difficult to get them to come back out even though we were under warranty, and we encountered issues with their customer service and communication. We would probably still use them again for another fence but would only communicate with Henry."
Alex D on May 2025
Apex Remodeling is dedicated to providing the finest in building & home improvements from Custom Turn Key Additions from Design to Completion, Major Interior & Exterior Renovations, Designer Remodels to Beautiful Custom Flooring, Custom Interior & Exterior Painting, Custom Designed Stone & Tile for gorgeous Bathrooms, Kitchens, Fireplace Surrounds, Entry Ways & Room Accents to all Exterior Home Improvements including Siding: Vinyl, Wood, & Stucco in the color & style to perfectly match your home & budget, Energy Efficient Replacement Windows & Doors, Custom Deck Systems designed for you & more! We have an experienced crew of contractors & master craftsmen detailing your home to perfection with personalized professional service from start to finish!
"Our fence looks incredible! They came swiftly to do the work, and we still get compliments about how great our fence looks. We liked working with Henry. The first issue arose when the fence exceeded the quote and contract that we signed. We weren’t told this until the very end of the work, which was not great to say the least by an additional 20%. We knew there was some flexibility in the price, but it would’ve been nice to say, by the way, we’ve exceeded the estimated price and expect the final price to be in this range. Lastly, we also had issues with our gate hinges and called them back 3x until it was finally fixed. It was difficult to get them to come back out even though we were under warranty, and we encountered issues with their customer service and communication. We would probably still use them again for another fence but would only communicate with Henry."
Alex D on May 2025
As North America's most trusted handyman company, Mr. Handyman is the largest employer of home repair contractors in U.S. and Canada. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable employees whose skills are further refined through technical and customer service training. All of our handyman service technicians are licensed and insured for your safety and theirs. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work from safe, reliable, professional handymen. Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in nationally-recognized uniforms and branded vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task whether major or minor home repair is prioritized according to your needs. For all your major and minor home repair needs, call Mr. Handyman today!
"I needed to have a window balance replaced. When he completed the initial estimate, I needed to have two window balances replaced because he broke a second one. I was charged to the parts and labor to replace both. Costs are not disclosed. For example, I was charged $198.89 for MH.MRE.605.0100 and $115.90 for MH.MTA.000.0004. Eventually I found out that the $115.90 was to locate and pick up the parts. There was also a Service Charge. When I asked what that was for, I was told "a fee for lack of a better term." My original estimate was for $300.13 but I ended up paying $412.78. There are better and more transparent options than Mr. Handyman."
Vernon A on February 2025
As North America's most trusted handyman company, Mr. Handyman is the largest employer of home repair contractors in U.S. and Canada. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable employees whose skills are further refined through technical and customer service training. All of our handyman service technicians are licensed and insured for your safety and theirs. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work from safe, reliable, professional handymen. Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in nationally-recognized uniforms and branded vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task whether major or minor home repair is prioritized according to your needs. For all your major and minor home repair needs, call Mr. Handyman today!
"I needed to have a window balance replaced. When he completed the initial estimate, I needed to have two window balances replaced because he broke a second one. I was charged to the parts and labor to replace both. Costs are not disclosed. For example, I was charged $198.89 for MH.MRE.605.0100 and $115.90 for MH.MTA.000.0004. Eventually I found out that the $115.90 was to locate and pick up the parts. There was also a Service Charge. When I asked what that was for, I was told "a fee for lack of a better term." My original estimate was for $300.13 but I ended up paying $412.78. There are better and more transparent options than Mr. Handyman."
Vernon A on February 2025
Chevy Chase Exteriors is a locally owned business offering high-quality Exterior Services including Carpentry, Mild Construction, All Painting, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, handyman work and Deck Restoration. No matter the size of a project, we handle all of the stages with a great attention to detail. Our technicians are highly experienced, and we're skilled at pressure washing many types of surfaces. We understand which methods to use to ensure that the job is completed without causing any damage to your property.
"CCE did a fantastic job in building our deck.We’re extremely happy with the outcome."
MAURICE W on May 2023
Chevy Chase Exteriors is a locally owned business offering high-quality Exterior Services including Carpentry, Mild Construction, All Painting, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, handyman work and Deck Restoration. No matter the size of a project, we handle all of the stages with a great attention to detail. Our technicians are highly experienced, and we're skilled at pressure washing many types of surfaces. We understand which methods to use to ensure that the job is completed without causing any damage to your property.
"CCE did a fantastic job in building our deck.We’re extremely happy with the outcome."
MAURICE W on May 2023
Loayes Contractor LLC, is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company which has been operating in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1,999 We are specializing in interior and exterior painting and general contractor. Our 25 years of reliable and competent service had empowered us to be in fully control of your project from beginning to end. We have the experience of talented and trusted crew workers and contractors highly trained and skilled craftsmen, who are full time dedicated employees. Please take a time to review our reviews through the Angie and Google.
"Excellent! On time, very neat, very pleasant, Reasonable cost. Highly recommend Edward and his crew."
Judith M on December 2024
Loayes Contractor LLC, is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company which has been operating in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1,999 We are specializing in interior and exterior painting and general contractor. Our 25 years of reliable and competent service had empowered us to be in fully control of your project from beginning to end. We have the experience of talented and trusted crew workers and contractors highly trained and skilled craftsmen, who are full time dedicated employees. Please take a time to review our reviews through the Angie and Google.
"Excellent! On time, very neat, very pleasant, Reasonable cost. Highly recommend Edward and his crew."
Judith M on December 2024
Founded in 1998, Manor Works specializes in serving the needs of residential homeowners. Having completed over 10,000 painting projects since our inception, we have built systems and processes to ensure our projects are of consistently high quality, and just as importantly, they run smoothly. Part of this is by not employing day laborers or subcontractors. All of our painters and carpenters are full-time, year round employees. Our stable and highly trained workforce allows us to control quality. This approach, coupled with our unwavering commitment to quality control, enables us to uphold our high standards. Additionally, we offer the longest available warranties, detailed project proposals, and convenient online scheduling systems to further enhance our customer experience. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through various awards. For inquiries, please contact us at (703) 339-6800 or via email at SusanneT@manorworks.com.
"They did a great job painting 4 rooms for me exactly as planned and at a lower cost than the other providers I spoke with."
Christopher C on May 2025
Founded in 1998, Manor Works specializes in serving the needs of residential homeowners. Having completed over 10,000 painting projects since our inception, we have built systems and processes to ensure our projects are of consistently high quality, and just as importantly, they run smoothly. Part of this is by not employing day laborers or subcontractors. All of our painters and carpenters are full-time, year round employees. Our stable and highly trained workforce allows us to control quality. This approach, coupled with our unwavering commitment to quality control, enables us to uphold our high standards. Additionally, we offer the longest available warranties, detailed project proposals, and convenient online scheduling systems to further enhance our customer experience. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through various awards. For inquiries, please contact us at (703) 339-6800 or via email at SusanneT@manorworks.com.
"They did a great job painting 4 rooms for me exactly as planned and at a lower cost than the other providers I spoke with."
Christopher C on May 2025
is a locally owned and operated business which has helped keep Loudoun County and surround areas colorful and beautiful for many years. We are painting contractors for both residential and commercial customers. We consistently deliver the highest quality services at very competitive prices, working with honesty, integrity, and always with a smile. We ensure expert craftsmanship at affordable pricing, and this is something that differentiates us from our competitors. We value our customers and ensure optimum satisfaction for them: Using only high quality painting materials blended with our most innovative techniques and styles. Kris' Painting Service Inc. can give your home or business a fresh, new, innovative, fashionable and sophisticated look. We use the finest products and materials to insure that we maintain your real estate investment to highest degree possible. Experience a new level of quality and customer service with Kris' Painting Service Inc.
"Kris is so kind and professional, and his crew did an incredible job. Our house looks great after all the work they did, and we will proudly recommend them to anyone who needs work done on their home!"
Brian J on April 2025
is a locally owned and operated business which has helped keep Loudoun County and surround areas colorful and beautiful for many years. We are painting contractors for both residential and commercial customers. We consistently deliver the highest quality services at very competitive prices, working with honesty, integrity, and always with a smile. We ensure expert craftsmanship at affordable pricing, and this is something that differentiates us from our competitors. We value our customers and ensure optimum satisfaction for them: Using only high quality painting materials blended with our most innovative techniques and styles. Kris' Painting Service Inc. can give your home or business a fresh, new, innovative, fashionable and sophisticated look. We use the finest products and materials to insure that we maintain your real estate investment to highest degree possible. Experience a new level of quality and customer service with Kris' Painting Service Inc.
"Kris is so kind and professional, and his crew did an incredible job. Our house looks great after all the work they did, and we will proudly recommend them to anyone who needs work done on their home!"
Brian J 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
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
It's best to stain your new fence after the wood has fully dried, which usually takes about six to eight weeks after installation. Waiting ensures the stain adheres properly, giving your fence lasting protection. Staining a fence usually takes three to five days. You'll start by cleaning the wood and letting it dry for at least 24 hours. After applying the stain, you'll need to wait 12 to 24 hours for each coat to dry.
Paint lasts longer than stain—about five to 10 years compared to stain's one to eight years. Painting requires more prep work and multiple coats, but offers a durable, long-lasting finish. Staining is less labor-intensive and allows the wood's natural beauty to show, but may need more frequent reapplication. Consider your maintenance preferences and desired look when choosing between the two.
Yes, you should stain both sides of your fence. Staining both sides provides complete protection from weather, moisture, and pests, extending your fence's lifespan and keeping it looking good. If your fence borders a neighbor’s property, communicate with them about splitting the cost of staining both sides of the fence or work out an agreement that satisfies both parties.