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Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services

Excavating, Unfinished Carpentry, General Remodeling,

About us

Home Improvement Services. We have been serving Washington DC for the past 38 years and we know all the codes / DC regulation, And we do have all the experience, all the equipment, references and Best Quality in the area. BASEMENT EXCAVATION UNDERPINNING (DC /VA) Specializing in EXCAVATION UNDERPINNING in the capital hill area Wash,. DC ADD AN APARTMENT TO YOUR OWN HOUSE. ADD UP TO 10 ft. HEIGHT TO YOUR BASEMENT, Best Quality & References in the Area. We have been serving Washington DC for the past 35 years and we know all the codes and DC regulation, And we do have all the experience, all the equipment and references in the area. Reasonable Payments Plan. Licensed, Insured and bonded So Please Call Al 202-369-5111 (we do solve any Mold treatment, Water flooding and leaks problem as well) Reasonable Payments Plan. Licensed, Insured and bonded

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

BASEMENT EXCAVATION UNDERPINNING (DC /VA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specializing in EXCAVATION UNDERPINNING in the capital hill area Wash,. DC ADD AN APARTMENT TO YOUR OWN HOUSE. ADD UP TO 30" IN HEIGHT TO YOUR BASEMENT, Best Quality & References in the Area. We have been serving

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

20%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.813 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Gabriel L.
10/2024
5.0
countertops
  + -1 more
Elkot renovated my entire condo and made it the perfect first home for me! He was also able to help fix a leak and quoted me under any other contractor! He did an amazing job fixing the leak and damage caused by the leak
Description of Work: Condo renovation, plumbing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Marietta R.
09/2023
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Mr. Elkot renovated my kitchen and bathroom. In the kitchen he cut a wall in half, and created a bar. He placed a granite slab on it, and added recess lighting, in the ceiling. By doing that, he created an Open Concept Apartment. In the bathroom, he paneled the wall with tile, and also changed the floor tiles. He added a vintage pedestal sink, matching the vintage metal bathtub, therefore keeping the look in line with the vintage era. He showed a lot of creativity and resourcefulness. I am satisfied with his work and would recommend him to anyone
Description of Work: Remodeling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Joshua D.
07/2023
5.0
marble & granite
  + -1 more
Very satisfied with the work done. He went above and beyond to make sure all the work is done to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: I wanted to take half a wall down in my condo and create a bar type table which included a marble slab, wood materials, recess lighting, additional light fixtures in the kitchen, and paint finish. There were some electrical in the wall that needed to be relocated which included wires and breaker panel. After all of that was moved, Al was able to modify the cabinets and marble slab on top to create the bar vibe I was looking for. He also included the recess lighting in the ceiling which he also added a dimmer. Finally he was able to paint and clean up any imperfections. As a bonus, he recommended I get a couple of light fixtures which added to the beauty of the work he's already done. 100% worth the money!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

George D.
04/2019
3.0
concrete repair, drywall, masonry, basement waterproofing
  + 2 more
Elkot was nice, however the completed job was mediocre. They did the bare minimum. The workers were messy and did not cover my floors when painting so I had paint stains everywhere. Even after scrubbing some are still there. They reused the insulation, drywall screws, and existing drywall. They reused my years old paint instead of getting fresh paint. They even used my containers to mix the drywall mud. The waffle board was attached to the wall with metallic insulation tape??? Again messy and poor workmanship. Not a happy customer. Very unsure how long this repair job will last.
Description of Work: Waterproofing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,200

Alan S.
02/2018
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service, hauling services, drain pipe
  + 2 more
Al Elkot and team noticed that someone had stolen (yes stolen) the copper gutters right off the front of our home while we were traveling. He immediately gave us a price for the gutters and replaced both gutter and down spouts. They did a first class job.
Description of Work: Gutters installed and connected to the drains in the front of my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alan S.
02/2018
5.0
concrete repair, electrician, excavators, hauling services, masonry, plumbing, remodeling, basement waterproofing
  + 6 more
WOW! All I can say is that Al is a super guy to work with. We live in Florida and had to rely solely on Mr. Elkot's superior skills from afar. He went to task, drew up the plans, submitted them for approval and completed the job to my satisfaction. He kept us informed all the way through the process and completed the job with zeal and enthusiasm. I too am a contractor and have made my living in the area flipping houses. My standards are extremely high (having 40 plus years in the business) and Al Elkot exceeded my expectations on every level. Not only did he complete this job for us, but noticed a few other issues that partially contributed to the situation and offered to correct them at a reasonable price. We give Elkot's General Services an overall "A" rating and highly recommend this firm to anyone who desires to be treated fairly. The most important item in any job outside of doing it correcty is completing it 100% which he did. He left no stone unturned and it looks great. In addition, he has givin us a warranty which I doubt we will ever need to exercise since the job was done correctly the first time. WELL DONE AL!
Description of Work: We own a home in SE DC that had an underground spring in the rear yard. The spring ran through the walls of our basement exterior stairwell and into the drain causing all kinds of water damage. From time to time, the drain would back up and water would pour into the basement. There was only one way to repair the job - with plans and permits and finding a contractor who knew how to repair it was no easy task. When we interviewed contractors, we found that Al Elkot, of Elkot's General Services to be well informed, intelligent and willing to take on this endeavor. The job entailed creating a set of plans, removing the slab, installing the required waterproofing materials, drain pipe, getting the inspections and repouring the slab and passing the final inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services
It was a challenge to complete this job despite of the fact that obstacle we have to face. but with the Determination of reaching out to our goal to get it Done correctly without doubt we got the job done with A+ Thank you Steve for trusting us.

Dean S.
01/2018
5.0
contractors, electrician, excavators, lighting, remodeling
  + 3 more
Job well done! Came recommended from work colleague and did amazing work!!
Description of Work: Major basement work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sam M.
01/2018
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, excavators, lighting
  + 3 more
Great! The owner came out himself to oversee the work. Completed project within agreed upon timeframe and budget. Very impressive! Thank you!
Description of Work: Thank you so much for excellent work! It was not an easy job, but you did amazing work!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sam M.
01/2018
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, excavators, lighting
  + 3 more
All went well, as planned and agreed. Even followed up after completing project. Thank you for great service!
Description of Work: A rare find in today's world! Great customer service! Excellent work! Timely completion. Good rates.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maria C.
10/2017
5.0
contractors, concrete repair, concrete driveways, excavators, handyman service, interior designers, remodeling
  + 5 more
Outstanding work. Mr. Elkot came over on a Sunday and gave me various options on how to fix my driveway, which was in pretty bad conditions, a lot of cracks and holes. Also, he scheduled the work for the next day, and arrived on schedule. He was very professional and provided quality work. He came over various times during that week to ensure that the cracks were all gone and the job was performed to my satisfaction. He also removed my old mailbox post and installed the new post with new mailbox. Great job on that too. He paid attention to details, and was fair with the price. It was obvious he had a lot of experience because he knew what to do right away. Overall, I am very happy with the job he performed.
Description of Work: Driveway Paving and mailbox with post replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services
It was my pleasure

Pam J.
08/2017
5.0
contractors, concrete repair, drywall, electrician, excavators, handyman service, lighting, masonry, plumbing, roofing, water heater repair, basement waterproofing
  + 10 more
Very professional and he often performs the work himself or oversees the work crew by visiting the job site usually more than once a day. I often was not at home when the work was performed, and I felt comfortable with him and his work crew.
Description of Work: Mr. Elkot worked on my 1870 and 1890 period homes. He maintained the 1870 house for a number of years and completed jobs ranging from reinforcing/replacing, structural wood post and beams in an attic; addressing foundation water leaks requiring water barrier installation and mold remediation; replacing frozen water pipes; installing new electrical wiring; rebuilding concrete stairway; to painting interior and exteriors requiring attention to detail as homes have architectural adornments in many colors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services
It was a pleasure working with a such perfectionist person for almost 18 years with a Victorian house in the Capital area in [Member Information Removed] DC

Robert D.
08/2017
5.0
contractors, concrete repair, plumbing, remodeling, basement waterproofing
  + 3 more
It was a very technologically challenging project and the team did a great job!
Description of Work: Elkot lowered my basement floor 2 ft and rerouted the building support and plumbing. Pour a new floor including sump pump system and drywall repair and paint to complete the project

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000

Response from Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services
Yes it was a challenge. but i would say we did Thank you for your trust in us.

Geoffrey B.
08/2017
5.0
contractors, closet systems, concrete repair, drywall, electrician, excavators, handyman service, hauling services, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting, masonry, plumbing, remodeling, roofing, water heater repair, basement waterproofing, drain pipe, drain cleaning
  + 16 more
All of the work was timely completed as specified and as requested.
Description of Work: Elkot General Services assisted me with several historical renovation and maintenance projects for a commercial building in Georgetown. He did a very good job on all the work that was performed and I would recommend him for his services. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with while responding to various building maintenance issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services
It was a pleasure and honor to do business with you

    Contact information

    1509 s. george mason dr, Arlington, VA 22204


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Excavating,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    General Remodeling,
    Electrical,
    Concrete Pouring and Repair,
    Basement Waterproofing,
    Lighting,
    Drywall,
    Plumbing,
    Masonry,
    Handyman Services,
    Hauling

    FAQ

    Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,PayPal
    No, Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services offers emergency services.
    Yes, Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services offers warranties.
    Excavation/Underpinning Elkot's General Services offers the following services: BASEMENT EXCAVATION UNDERPINNING (DC /VA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specializing in EXCAVATION UNDERPINNING in the capital hill area Wash,. DC ADD AN APARTMENT TO YOUR OWN HOUSE. ADD UP TO 30" IN HEIGHT TO YOUR BASEMENT, Best Quality & References in the Area. We have been serving

    Contact information

    1509 s. george mason dr, Arlington, VA 22204


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 PM