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
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in quality for all of your flooring installation needs, and Painting Jobs. We specialize in a variety of residential flooring, and Painting and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"They were team players, each one knew how to do all of the jobs. They were honest (I had hidden some money that I had forgotten about they found it and gave it to me) they are also well mannered and very polite. They did an excellent job installing carpet in 4 units. They had to move a lot of furniture in the units and nothing was broken. I would recommend them to anyone and would hire them again."
Savannah E on October 2020
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in quality for all of your flooring installation needs, and Painting Jobs. We specialize in a variety of residential flooring, and Painting and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"They were team players, each one knew how to do all of the jobs. They were honest (I had hidden some money that I had forgotten about they found it and gave it to me) they are also well mannered and very polite. They did an excellent job installing carpet in 4 units. They had to move a lot of furniture in the units and nothing was broken. I would recommend them to anyone and would hire them again."
Savannah E on October 2020
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
At Five Star Contractors, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team.
"I called 5 Stars when I needed a new marble vanity top installed on an existing cabinet. They were able to get to me the very next day and did a great job. Even when some plumbing issues came up that required troubleshooting, they took care of it and got the job done efficiently. Very polite and professional as well. I would hire them again anytime and I would recommend that others hire them too."
Catherine F on December 2022
At Five Star Contractors, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team.
"I called 5 Stars when I needed a new marble vanity top installed on an existing cabinet. They were able to get to me the very next day and did a great job. Even when some plumbing issues came up that required troubleshooting, they took care of it and got the job done efficiently. Very polite and professional as well. I would hire them again anytime and I would recommend that others hire them too."
Catherine F on December 2022
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
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
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James M on January 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
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James M on January 2025
We are a team of professionals in the area with very high quality focused on solving their needs in an efficient way Whatever the service required in the remodeling of your bathroom, kitchen, remodeling in general or carpentry and painting. Our priority is that all our clients feel satisfied with our services from the beginning to the end, helping them during the process of remodeling or repair requested and helping you to take the best options in any doubt regarding your project. The sense of responsibility and compliance that characterizes us allow you to feel confident of the results in any of the categories requested. A work guaranteed by experience and honesty that ensures your investment. We are licensed and insured .
"Excellent service. Quick to respond to the Angi notification and quick to be out to our house for an estimate. It was a relatively small job reseating two sinks, but Ferney took the time to explain everything and make sure it was all done to the highest standard"
Jeremy E on March 2025
We are a team of professionals in the area with very high quality focused on solving their needs in an efficient way Whatever the service required in the remodeling of your bathroom, kitchen, remodeling in general or carpentry and painting. Our priority is that all our clients feel satisfied with our services from the beginning to the end, helping them during the process of remodeling or repair requested and helping you to take the best options in any doubt regarding your project. The sense of responsibility and compliance that characterizes us allow you to feel confident of the results in any of the categories requested. A work guaranteed by experience and honesty that ensures your investment. We are licensed and insured .
"Excellent service. Quick to respond to the Angi notification and quick to be out to our house for an estimate. It was a relatively small job reseating two sinks, but Ferney took the time to explain everything and make sure it was all done to the highest standard"
Jeremy E on March 2025
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"Jerry was friendly, efficient, straight-talking, and didn't try to upsell us. We didn't need (or want) a lot of design input and had a strong sense for the types of tile and fixtures we wanted. Many of the other contractors who came to give quotes pushed design services or strongly encouraged us to purchase low-quality tile/fixtures through their suppliers, but this wasn't the case with S & J. Elias was fantastic--he helped confirm our tiles and fixtures were appropriate before we finalized our purchases, and we appreciated his attention to detail throughout the process."
Katie M on June 2025
You’ll get both in S&J. As a family owned and operated business located in Howard County, MD we have been helping homeowners in all of Howard County MD, parts of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Northern Anne Arundel County Maryland and surrounding areas with their home improvement needs for over 20 years.
"Jerry was friendly, efficient, straight-talking, and didn't try to upsell us. We didn't need (or want) a lot of design input and had a strong sense for the types of tile and fixtures we wanted. Many of the other contractors who came to give quotes pushed design services or strongly encouraged us to purchase low-quality tile/fixtures through their suppliers, but this wasn't the case with S & J. Elias was fantastic--he helped confirm our tiles and fixtures were appropriate before we finalized our purchases, and we appreciated his attention to detail throughout the process."
Katie M on June 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.
"This is my 4th time using Manor Works, and they continue to all around excellent. Projects include interior and exterior painting, pressure washing, fence and deck staining. From estimating, to follow-through, to workmanship, to cleanup, everything is consistently performed at the highest levels."
Michael G on April 2023
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.
"This is my 4th time using Manor Works, and they continue to all around excellent. Projects include interior and exterior painting, pressure washing, fence and deck staining. From estimating, to follow-through, to workmanship, to cleanup, everything is consistently performed at the highest levels."
Michael G on April 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
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
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.