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Carlise's Home Improvement

Drywall, Interior Painting, Doors,

About us

True Craftsmanship and customer service has never been so affordable. Carlisle's Home Improvements has been providing customers with true craftsmanship while keeping projects at a price that wont break the bank. Gary Carlisle has 30 years experience in the construction industry for over thirty years. Starting at 16 working as a carpenters helper thru high school. After High School he joined Carpenters Local 132 in Washington Dc and went thru a extensive four year Carpenter;s Apprentiship program where he was awarded his Journeymans Card. He later became one of the Dc, Md, and Virginas leading Construction Superintendents receiving letters of recognition from well known companys such as Lockhead Martin, SAIC, Fairfax County Goverment, The Ford Motor Company and more. He decided to follow his dream of starting his own bussiness creating the Carlisle;s Home Improvement Company in the early 90's where he has been passing his 30 years of experience on to his customers. Carlisle's Home Improvement is dedicated to providing top quality work and total customer service while keeping our prices affordable.

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Finished basements. Decks. Rotten wood replacements. Vinyl rails & decks. Kitchen & bath remodling. Interior & exterior painting. Handyman services.

Services we don't offer

Landscaping.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.625 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
72%
4
4%
3
8%
2
0%
1
16%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

Dana S.
04/2015
5.0
drywall, interior painters, woodworking
  + 1 more
We are very pleased with the work product. Gary was personable and gave us a very fair and reasonable price. We are thrilled with the end result and asked him to put tile down in our dining room. I have yet to schedule a time for him to return to measure the area, but I am sure he will do quality work. We will definitely call him again! Great job.
Description of Work: We had a basement flood due to a pipe that burst. Mr. Carlisle worked around my schedule to stretch and secure the area of carpet that sustained minimal water damage, painted baseboards, re-grouted the basement bathroom floor and replaced installation. As a separate job, I asked him to paint my foyer which has very high ceilings.

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
$700

Shandelin F.
04/2015
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The contractor said he would contact me that evening with an estimate and never did. I called him two days later and he said he texted me the information. After talking longer he realized he had his customers mixed up. He then said the price was 550, which I thought was reasonable and said he could do the work on Monday, we talked on Thursday. I said I would call back to confirm. I called him back on Saturday and he said he would like to come out one last time to verify the work needed and I was okay with that. We had an agreed upon time of Wednesday at 6pm. He said to text him on Tuesday to confirm. I did that Tuesday morning and he did not show. It is now Thursday at 9am and no call. He was very professional when he came out and sold me on what he could do for us. But I feel he is unreliable.
Description of Work: I contacted the provider to come out and provide an estimate to cut a whole in a drywall wall, and run power to the area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$550

Wenonalani E.
03/2015
5.0
doors, drywall
  + 0 more
They did an awesome job you can't tell that there was horrible water damage to a section at all. They also had it blended in just right when they applied the texture. They paid close attention to detail and always cleaned up promptly especially in the demo stage. He was friendly reliable and you could tell he was very knowledgeable about his trade. I like the fact that he never tried to up charge or add more things on. In fact he actually helped fix our attic door at no additional cost. He was very thorough and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services. His work is top quality and you don't have to pay top price. His pricing is fair and doesn't leave you with a bad taste in your mouth like so many other contractors do! If we have any more jobs in the future we would use Gary and his crew again, in fact they'd be the first call we'd make.
Description of Work: He and his crew fixed a part of our ceiling that had been damaged by a faulty installation of an AC unit in our attic. It was a large portion and we had 2 previous contractors turn us down because our ceiling was textured. For Gary and his crew this was not a problem. He came and gave us an estimate immediately with our first call. Service would have been completed quicker if my availability wasn't so limited and those crazy snow days added to the mix to no fault of Gary ofcourse.

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
$940

Robin D.
02/2015
3.0
doors, drywall, contractors, woodworking
  + 2 more
The owner is very good at carpentry. His work at replacing the wood around a specific lower portion of the door frame was done very well and that was the most important part of the job in my opinion. There was a small portion of wood also replaced underneath a corner portion of our gutter. The price I was quoted assumed that much more wood would have to be replaced under the gutters. Most of the wood was found to be in good condition, however, and so some primer (which I provided) was simply splashed over the exposed wood. The price of the job did not change. My main concern was the constant lack of timeliness. He would say that he was going to come over, but simply wouldn't show. This happened many times. In all honesty, there were a few days when the weather was very cold, but I still should have received a call. I never knew when he was going to come to do the work. I also was very upset when he announced that he was done and wanted the final payment for his work. He had not finished the job as he promised and was going to simply take his money and leave. He came late and in a rush. We had discussed at the signing and several times afterward, that part of the job was to leave the door in a condition which would be paint ready. He hadn't done that. When I showed him all of the problems, he rushed to quickly fix them so he could leave. I was dissatisfied with the condition in which he left my door. I had to fix the door myself after he left before I painted it. He is a good carpenter. But I wasn't happy with his reliability or quality of other work.
Description of Work: He replaced an area of rotted wood at bottom of door frame and under one corner portion of the gutters.

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

$750

charles G.
02/2015
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
It was a ragged eight inch hole and mr. Carlisle had it closed up and smoothed in a few minutes.
Description of Work: Quickly came out to repair our drywall damaged by a falling piece of furniture. I can't tell where the damage was.

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

Willis E.
12/2014
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Mr. Carlisle did an outstanding job with repairing water damage to our ceiling in an upstairs bathroom. He cut out the damaged drywall, replaced the damaged section and painted it. The bathroom ceiling looks brand new, and you can't tell where the seams are between old and new drywall. He also fixed some foam board in our attic which had been damaged by a wasp nest. Very awesome service, we will definitely use him again!
Description of Work: Repaired water damaged bathroom ceiling and painted ceiling. Repaired wasp nest damage to foam board in attic.

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
$400

Thomas V.
11/2014
5.0
contractors, drywall
  + 0 more
They began work immediately, it went well. 4 week process. The crew was curious and attentive. They performed more services beyond what was originally asked. The rooms are beyond expectation.
Description of Work: Major joist and floor replacement for full bath and half bath.

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
$7,000

Robert A.
11/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Great job! Arrived on time and put in the extra effort to meet my deadline. I would definitely use again!
Description of Work: Patched drywall cracks in the vaulted ceiling and patched several holes in the cedar wood siding.

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
$800

maria G.
11/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Due to the weather my gate outside got thrown open breaking some of the hinges. I have a dog, so I needed to fix it right away. I called Gary explain my situation and even though he was busy, he was able to squeezed me into his schedule. He came by gave me an estimate and was here the following day just like he said and fix my gate. He did a great job! Gary is very courteous and professional. In the future if I ever need any repairs done in my house he'll be the guy I'll call for his great service and professionalism. Thank you Gary.
Description of Work: Fix my outside gate.

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
$120

Yvonne C.
10/2014
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Great to work with would recommend him to anybody that needs handyman services.
Description of Work: Vendor painted, rebuilt portions of my walk around deck and provided minor drywall repair. In addion he sealed my walk around deck and sourounding structures.

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
$3,000

rekisha W.
08/2014
5.0
drywall, woodworking, house painters, interior painters
  + 2 more
Gary was great, we'd receive an appraisal and there were a few things that needed to be fixed before we could close. Gary came out the same day provided an estimate and also noticed some other minor things, we contacted two other handymen but Gary's estimate was the lowest. He came out on Thursday started the work and completed it on Friday. The appraiser came out on Monday and passed us with flying colors. Gary not only provided the service that we asked for but he made sure that the surface was sanded smooth and that everything matched. He suggested that we use a different material and explained that with the wood we would have to replace again in few years because of the exposure to the elements. He noticed a chip in another window that the appraiser hadn't noticed and he fixed that as well without hiking up the price. He called when the work was done to make sure that it was up to our standards he also ensured us that if for any reason we did not pass inspection he would be standing by to repair any problem areas. We will defiantly be calling Gary by the end of this month for a few other repairs.
Description of Work: Window frames, scrap and paint, replaced rotting wood.

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
$550

Donna R.
07/2014
3.0
contractors, drywall, handyman service, remodeling, house painters, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 5 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did ok, but my son who is a perfectionist, found that the edges of the walls were not as good as they could have been, and he made the corrections or not enough mud was applied at the beginning and they had to come back and redo a place in the ceiling. Other than that, they were prompt and curtious and did a good job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,200

Ivette S.
07/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The repairs were completed to our satisfaction and in the timeframe we originally discussed during the original site survey. Although there were some unknown items discovered during the repair, the repair team was able to identify the problem and develop a solution to correct the issues to our satisfaction. Once completed, we have since been able to have the door installed with no further issues.
Description of Work: I required worked to repair around our front door and sub-floor following the damage discovery during a door replacement by another company. Repairs were completed on the sub-floor, wood floor and drywall near the door enclosure.

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
$575

Daria K.
06/2014
4.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They were very good. I will recommend them because them did good things for me. They provided a good, and professional estimate. They are good.
Description of Work: Drywall Services.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$430

William S.
05/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Gary was extremely responsive and ensured that he communicated clearly throughout the process. He and his crew were polite and professional. Gary was more than willing to answer questions without sounding condescending, and he ensured the work met my satisfaction before calling the job complete. The price was very fair, and the work was timely and complete. I wholeheartedly recommend Gary and his team.
Description of Work: Exterior trim repair and painting.

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
$1,900

Jessie S.
05/2014
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I contacted the provider and never received any kind of response.
Description of Work: Nothing. I never heard anything from them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Mark G.
05/2014
5.0
drywall, remodeling, interior painters
  + 1 more
We were extremely happy with the work performed. Gary was very responsive and professional from the first phone call all the way to the end to make sure we were satisfied with the final work product. The work was scheduled and performed in a short manner but with clear agreement on the time frame and no major delays. Calls were made both mornings prior to arrival. The crew was kind and respectful. We will definitely use Gary in the future.
Description of Work: Provided drywall repair on the kitchen ceiling and repainting of the ceiling

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
$800

tena R.
04/2014
5.0
contractors, drywall, woodworking, doors
  + 2 more
Job completed on time and good quality. Very affordable estimate, lower than other offer received.
Description of Work: Repair water damage, replace studs and drywall so that new sliding glass door could be installed. Repair trim on exterior door.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Kathryn M. K.
04/2014
5.0
drywall, doors
  + 0 more
Gary answered the phone promplty on Sunday evening when I called the given number. He stated that he could come by the very next day to give a free estimate. Gary showed up on time and looked over the work to be done. Gary provided an estimate, after pricing out the cost of materials, and provided this estimate the very same day. This was important to me because I am in a hurry to complete the work so I may list my house. I found the estimate to be reasonable based on the cost of materials, $80 and the time alotted to complete the work, about 6 hours. Gary was able to start and finsih the job by Wednesday- only three days after I first contacted him! I returned home from work to find the job complete, neat and all debris removed. I will certainly use Gary's services again and have already recommended him to another individual.!
Description of Work: Remove exterior trim (brick molding) on three exterior doors Replace with vinyl brick molding the trim on three exterior doors and caulking

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
$405

Billy H.
01/2014
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Horribly. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY. Gary came to my home and took away all of the plywood, 4x6s and 2x6s and completed NONE of the work he had promised. It has now been three weeks and he will not return any calls or texts. Essentially, the owner of this company is a thief. DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF HIRING HIM.
Description of Work: The provider and I had an agreement that he would complete work for me in return for all of the plywood and building materials that I had left over in my home from previous projects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


mercedes B.
11/2013
5.0
drywall, picture framing, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, doors
  + 4 more
Gary did a great job repairs the several issues we found due to a leak below my upstairs door (second level). Gary and his team arrived on time and were very professional. He showed me the things he found that were wrong kept me informed on how the project was going. He did several small jobs other than my floor/Door and didn't charge me for the extra work. Dry wall patching was awesome, better than the original work. With his 30 years of experience, he offered good professional advice and also gave me options for a way ahead with the project. HIs pricing was very competitive and he a provided great quality work. Excellent customer service Flexible to get job done Readily available worked with my schedule, I am throughly impressed with the work performed. The door and floor look great, he went above and beyond! I will have Gary back around to do more owrk in the future and I also recommend Gary's work.
Description of Work: Investigated, located and sealed leak Removed and replaced rotted ground level door header Removed and replaced rotted upstairs door sill Removed and replaced rotted upstairs Sub floor Removed and replaced ground lever drywall Dry Wall Patching

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
$675

Kate M.
11/2013
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
I contacted Gary on a Friday and asked for an estimate to repair our ceiling in our finished basement. It had sustained water damage from a leak in the powder room on the floor above. He called me back right away and came out the same day to give me an estimate. He fairly negotiated a price with my husband and we agreed on a deal. He let us know that he would be out to do the repairs either Monday or Tuesday and promised to let us know. We got a call on Monday morning and he said he'd be out on Tuesday morning to fix the ceiling. He arrived Tuesday morning around 10 after first calling to say he was on his way and about 10 minutes out. Once here he and Kevin were polite and respectful of my home. They covered the floor with tarps to keep the area clean and worked quickly to fix the area. It was finished within 2 1/2 hours and done well! I payed him for half the job and promised to complete the payment when he returned the next day to paint. He called on Wednesday morning to let me know he was on his way and arrived and again quickly got to the job of painting the ceiling and crown moulding. The job was completed and I am very happy with the results. I even had him give my an estimate to replace my master bathroom flooring with tile. So obviously I am happy with his work and would gladly hire him again to complete projects around my home.
Description of Work: Replaced drywall in an area of ceiling that had sustained water damage. He also returned the following day and painted the area once it had dried.

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
$225

Tim B.
09/2013
5.0
contractors, drywall, picture framing, handyman service, remodeling, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 5 more
Gary did a great job on our basement. He offered good professional advice, competitive pricing and quality work. He comes with 30 years of experience in construction work. I was very happy, in particular, with the work he did himself. The basement looks great and we are really happy with it. I recommend Gary's work.
Description of Work: Finished framing, fire proofing, hanging drywall, mudding and painting a 1200 sqft basement.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,600

Bill O.
03/2012
1.0
contractors
  + -1 more
Lacked civility to call me and state would be late or a no show. Blamed it on other work, but if that is case, tell me up front that you do not have time to do the job.
Description of Work: Had two appointments for an estimate. Made appointments, failed to keep any of them. I had to call him to discover his whereabouts. Cancelled request. Looking elsewhere.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Grady L.
01/2008
5.0
concrete repair, handyman service, woodworking, house painters, doors
  + 3 more
He was great! He was the only person who actually had us sign a contract. He didn't up the price in the middle.
Description of Work: He replaced all the rotted wood on the front of our house, built a new patio, put a low bearing floor in my attic and put a trap door and stairs to the attic. He painted the exterior of the house as well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

    Contact information

    11507 Woodland View, Fredericksburg, VA 22407


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Drywall,
    Interior Painting,
    Doors,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Handyman Services,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Exterior Painting,
    General Remodeling,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Framing,
    Concrete Pouring and Repair,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures

    FAQ

    Carlise's Home Improvement is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

    Carlise's Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Carlise's Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
    No, Carlise's Home Improvement does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Carlise's Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Carlise's Home Improvement offers emergency services.
    Yes, Carlise's Home Improvement offers warranties.
    Carlise's Home Improvement offers the following services: Finished basements. Decks. Rotten wood replacements. Vinyl rails & decks. Kitchen & bath remodling. Interior & exterior painting. Handyman services.
    Landscaping.

    Contact information

    11507 Woodland View, Fredericksburg, VA 22407


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 AM