tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post3039806241805215639..comments2024-03-27T14:57:27.470-04:00Comments on bloomingdale: request for contractor advice & referralScott Roberts of Bloomingdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729317215189785132noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-47953022567464383342010-03-13T09:46:00.528-05:002010-03-13T09:46:00.528-05:00I'm the person who originally asked about this...I'm the person who originally asked about this -- here are the responses I got:<br /><br />Plumbers:<br />- Mike Reid, plumber (202) 577-1114; we went with him because he was able to come immediately, in the evening, we found we had another problem that needed immediate fixing. He was great, very helpful, and he charged less to fix what we had our previous contractor pretend to fix. [rec by 2nd & W resident]<br /><br />Contractors: [we have yet to contact any, holding off just now]<br />- Chris Dietz, Dietz Development, 202-213-3131, whom I contacted of my own accord after finding him listed on one of these listservs. He wrote "Please feel free to contact me anytime. I am actually at a job site now, 306 Rhode Island Ave NE, which I am completing a full rehab of the 2 flat(unit) row house. I can show you the house as well as several other projects we have done over the years."<br /><br />- Corey Thompson, of K and C Builders, Inc. From the recommender: "We just finished a two-month renovation of a home that included a jack-of-all-trades contractors who finished pretty much on budget and pretty much on time, which are major pluses. I would recommend him, while also giving you some cautions so you don't repeat some small mistakes that we did. He did not do everything perfectly and did not to everything right the first time but he did get everything done in a very short-time frame. Our work involved concrete, a new kitchen, replacing a roof, gutters and skylights, some plumbing (new hot water heater), some electrical work (adding switches and getting to the bottom of a problem left by the previous owner) and also getting two gas fireplaces running. He came recommended from Coldwell Banker, Inc., and we picked him from three people who offered proposals. His number is 202-320-2287 and his E-mail is ct_kcbuilders@yahoo.com<br /><br />- milos 15712015284 of midas construction <br /><br />- Ulisses, contractor - (571) 238-7305 [rec by 2nd & W resident]<br /><br />- DRF Contractors,Roy Frank. "my contractor (also a jack-of-all-trades) is fabulous - I recommend him highly. he's worked for me for more than ten years and his work has always been excellent. 301 831 3155 (you have to dial a 1 if you're on a landline - he's out near Damascus, i think)"<br /><br />- Antonio Decampos "He is fast, great prices, and does top notch work. He did a bunch of things for us in December and we are definitely having him come back this spring for more work. If you are not satisfied, he fixes it until you are. GREAT! You can call him directly at 202-207-5178. Let me know if you have any questions" <br /><br />- John C. Moody III | THOMAS ARCHER LLC "I have been with this contractor for about 3 years or more. He has performed small and big jobs for us. Feel free to look at the garage he built us in the back. Hopefully I can schedule him again this summer. You will like his work………………..Believe me, I have had my share of “so called” contractors." phone (202)723-1455 Mobile (202) 422-4408 fax (202) 330-5250 john.moody@ThomasArcher.com [rec by Flagler Place resident]Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501628444880314961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-65797477669731306372010-03-11T03:51:55.509-05:002010-03-11T03:51:55.509-05:00Can anyone recommend someone who can install crown...Can anyone recommend someone who can install crown moulding? There is nothing worse than a botched crown moulding job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-56117588645213455352010-03-11T03:50:27.167-05:002010-03-11T03:50:27.167-05:00Can anyone recommend a good tile person? I have s...Can anyone recommend a good tile person? I have some thin brick that I would like to have installed to create an "exposed brick" wall. Per the manufacturer, this can be installed by anyone who can lay tile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-55453037420334126432010-03-10T15:52:06.602-05:002010-03-10T15:52:06.602-05:00Our contractor of choice is John Garces, who owns ...Our contractor of choice is John Garces, who owns Hopeday Improvements (http://www.hopedayimprovements.com/). He is a great guy who does all kinds of jobs big and small.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-22929026096191372822010-03-09T21:38:35.605-05:002010-03-09T21:38:35.605-05:00Tyrone Lee contact info: 202 213 5370Tyrone Lee contact info: 202 213 5370Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-28256530346531021032010-03-09T21:35:14.150-05:002010-03-09T21:35:14.150-05:00Tyrone Lee is a great painter, for work inside or ...Tyrone Lee is a great painter, for work inside or out. He's reasonable, does good work, and is very responsible. To keep in mind after the more immediate emergencies are under control.Masonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-63284207018941396312010-03-09T16:38:28.533-05:002010-03-09T16:38:28.533-05:00Anyone know a landscape designer who likes small y...Anyone know a landscape designer who likes small yard design?Tee Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800870886450012083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-82758342182143998612010-03-09T09:28:18.846-05:002010-03-09T09:28:18.846-05:00Like the first comment, I would HIGHLY recommend M...Like the first comment, I would HIGHLY recommend Magnolia Plumbing as well. They were very professional and offered me good rates when I had my Furnace replaced. I know if I needed help on any additional HVAC or plumbing related work, I would call them first. They are very trustworthy and don't putz around at all. Plus they offer you a writen proposal/contract before they leave. <br /><br />As far as concrete work, I don't have any recommendations. I typically have done work related to concrete myself. Magnolia might have some references though. Plus they might do some light repairs in regards to drywall...<br /><br />Flagler Pl NW Resident.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-37906916185537405062010-03-09T05:35:58.831-05:002010-03-09T05:35:58.831-05:00Thanks Scott, I encourage people to post their rec...Thanks Scott, I encourage people to post their recs over at the BACA blog too.Carynhttp://dcbaca.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-38353542668930921912010-03-09T02:25:23.197-05:002010-03-09T02:25:23.197-05:00If you want a one-man-band general contractor, I h...If you want a one-man-band general contractor, I highly recommend Paul. His particular area is fitting kitchens, bathrooms and carpentry but he can turn his hand to most things (he fitted windows, HVAC and did welding work for me as well as bathroom, kitchen and ceilings). He subcontracts electrics and plumbing but will supervise and coordinate the work. He's reliable and honest and will deliver the project on-time. <br /><br />His phone number is 703 402 6177 or you can contact him by email at orsicsiba@aol.com. <br /><br />Mark (U Street resident)Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-15596723493684437552010-03-08T22:28:43.870-05:002010-03-08T22:28:43.870-05:00I would highly recommend FOUR BROTHERS. They did ...I would highly recommend FOUR BROTHERS. They did some great built-in book shelves for us.<br /><br />http://fourbrotherscarpentry.com/Homepage.aspx<br />2617 Myrtle Ave NE<br />Washington DC 20018<br />Telephone: (202) 423-8703<br />info@fourbrotherscarpentry.comMerry Alderman Ritschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-18119322825701548672010-03-08T12:11:06.494-05:002010-03-08T12:11:06.494-05:00Definitely do not hire Hybilt Contracting (Jared Y...Definitely do not hire Hybilt Contracting (Jared Young) he is a scam artist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-31081155074729018452010-03-08T09:35:46.836-05:002010-03-08T09:35:46.836-05:00I highly recommend Magnolia Plumbing at 202-829-85...I highly recommend Magnolia Plumbing at 202-829-8510. I recommend Phil at 301-906-1886 for small jobs.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291020348794543771noreply@blogger.com