seeking referrals for general contractors

See this request:

A W ST NW resident would like recommendations for reliable general contractors with whom they can consult on some leak issues:

"We need help diagnosing some leak issues that might include problems with roofing, masonry (tuck pointing), dry wall and/or plumbing. Therefore, we'd like referrals for a reliable, local, general contractor with whom we can consult to obtain a diagnosis of the problems and get recommendations for repair work (possibly even doing the work themselves). Please send any recommendations to drlavoie then gmail dot com."

neighbor seeking small jobs carpenter/contractor

See this message from a U Street NW resident:

Does anyone know a carpenter or contractor in the neighborhood who does small jobs?

I need two custom wooden doors (to replace those that were original in 1909) installed and painted for my basement access.

Also, I need a stationary half screen for one window. Contractors I have contacted will not take a job this small and Home Depot is a do-it-yourself resource and I am not handy.

Recommendations and suggestions appreciated.

contractor referral: Castle Construction

From a Thomas Street NW resident:

I have a contractor to recommend to the neighborhood. He works out of Germantown, MD, and he is now accepting smaller projects (business is slow). He built a home near my parents, so I've seen his work. He can do anything. There is a project gallery on his website: http://castleconstruction.org/index.html . His name is Rob Morris, and you can reach him at 301 674- 5580 or rob@castlecvonstruction.org.

I think he responds most quickly to phone calls.

seeking referrals for a contractor to remove a deck and replace fencing & gate

See this request for referrals for a general contractor:

I'm a Summit Pl NE resident looking for recommendations for a good general contractor. We're hoping to get our back deck taken down, and want to replace the fencing/gate in the front yard. Any ideas?

request for contractor advice & referral

From a LeDroit Park resident on 3rd Street NW.

We are looking for a couple of things. First, recommendation on type of home repair assistance -- we are not sure if we need a contractor, or a plumber, or a jack-of-all-trades, or all of those? And second, we would like some referrals to people who have done good work in the neighborhood. Our issues: first, it seems we have a leaky heating vent, that's caused damage to part of our ceiling. We think we would talk to a plumber/heating/HVAC person, but assume they would not fix the small part of the ceiling that is damaged. And second, we need to get some concrete in the back releveled so rain water goes into the alley not against our and and our neighbor's ouse. Our question: who would I talk to, could we get one person to deal with it all, which would be ideal? We've had some spotty experience with contractors lately, and would appreciate some insight from other householders. Names of contractors and/or specialists in plumbing and concrete would be greatly appreciated! Alison, aaraab [at] gmail [dot] com.

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