HEMAX Construction Services & Landscaping LLC

My experience with HEMAX was excellent from start to finish; Henry Cruz and his brother Max, their office staff and crew all did an excellent job and were prompt and timely in all their communications. Henry came to my house to review the work that I needed to have done, came up with an excellent idea for exactly what my back yard needed to keep the woodland feel, while making it low maintenance, practical and beautiful as well as resolving grading issues. He provided an estimate the same day of our meeting (which was highly competitive and considerably less than the estimate provided by another company). Henry provided excellent suggestions including extending the deck and checking the grading under the deck since I was having deck work done by another contractor at that time. He suggested installation of a french drain next to the exterior wall under the deck to resolve moisture issues with that wall and was flexible in scheduling his crew to install this drain while the deck boards were removed. His crew arrived promptly every day and worked hard to complete all the landscaping in just 6 days. My back yard has been transformed from a mosquito and weed infested yard with junk to a zen woodland landscape that is practical and beautiful and will last for many years. I highly recommend HEMAX and will certainly hire them again if I need any additional landscaping or yard maintenance work done.

We could not be happier with the service provided by HEMAX. They were very responsive and professional throughout. I gave there landscape designer my vision for the overall project and the design that resulted was outstanding. It was an awesome design that met our requirements and that was within our budget. HEMAX then did a superb job of installing a new Travertine front walk and Patio with landscaping. In addition they installed a large paver patio and landscaping in the back of our house. Landscape lighting was also added gto the front and back. All the work was done perfectly and we are very happy with the result. I would highly recommend them.

They were great. They kept me informed through the whole project. There were supervisors on site the entire time. I thought they were super to work with and I would highly recommend them. They finished on time and there were no issues whatsoever. They were very personable and I was very impressed with them. They also gave a full estimate up front and it did not go over that price.

The Hemax estimator was Henry Cruz. He is very knowledgeable and made some great suggestions to make the project better. Price was competitive, but not the lowest. I thought their reputation and Mr. Cruz's professionalism were worth the premium. They showed up on time with all materials ready to go and finished in about 4 days. Problems were handled very professionally and the patio looks great. Site restoration was well done and clean up was excellent.

We were referred to HeMax by a previous customer. HeMax had excavated their existing front porch and resealed the foundation to protect from future water damage. Following this initial work, HeMax laid a new porch and walkway with stone veneer for this customer. We were very impressed with their work and contacted HeMax when we decided to re-do our own patio. Henry was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the work. He provided helpful design recommendations that demonstrated his level of experience. The price quote was comparable to other companies but was half the price of Merrifield. After seeing the quality of their work, we decided to have HeMax build three stone garden walls, redo our existing front walkway with stone veneer and lay a pad for a future shed. Their quality of their craftsmanship is top notch and they have a high level of quality control. The HeMax crew did an excellent job fitting each stone piece, taking the time to cut pieces as small as a half dollar, when needed (other companies would have probably left that as mortar). Henry oversaw the crew's work and if there was anything that didn't meet his standards, he addressed it directly and it was fixed immediately. He never put me in the position as a customer to question their work or say we didn't like anything. We additionally had them lay a 8 by 12 foot gravel base for our shed surrounded by 6 by 6 timber. It came out looking great and when our shed was delivered it was perfectly level. All in all it was a wonderful experience working with Henry and Max. We look forward to using them again in the future.

I called to get an estimate for backyard landscaping. The receptionist was pleasant and polite and booked an appointment for the following Friday at 3:30. My husband left work early for the appointment and no one showed up or called to re-book. (There was no option below for "work not done" so I checked "went to service provider")

Contracted for installation of a 290 SF paver patio on rocks. The estimator/project manager, Henry Cruz, was very thorough and made great suggestions for improving the project. Henry set my wife and I up to visit a local stone yard to select our product. Scheduling was completed in two weeks and the job took about 4 days from start to finish. Project issues were handled professionally. The patio looks great and I expect it will last for many years.

HEMAX came and made a reasonable proposal, which we signed. We failed to notice that the proposal did not include re-sodding the entire front lawn. So we called HEMAX and they had this resolved within a week. And they did excellent work. We have a small yard, yet they made us feel like an important client!

Was contacted quickly after my initial inquiry. A home visit was arranged within 2 days and was given an estimate on the spot after working with me to explain all my options. The work was completed in 1 day and I was provided clear instructions on care and feeding of the new sod. Customer service contacted me afterwards as well to make sure I was completely happy. Was very happy with the work and would have no problem using Hemax again.

The finished product is beautiful. The retaining wall was built approximately five feet from the pool. That gave us four feet of useable grassy real estate on that side of the pool along with a foot wide flower bed the length of the wall. The wall was well-built with suitable drainage, that does not impact our neighbors or us. We would use Hemax again - They were very professional and responsive for the most part. The entire project was completed within the timeframe allotted even though we had a lot of rain during that period. We did have one small problem with Hemax and another with Fairfax Country: 1. In reviewing the contract, my son found that the wall was only to be three feet tall. He went out and measured and sure enough that height would still leave an soil erosion problem. We brought this up with Hemax. Hemax felt that three feet was sufficient - but if not, would make the wall higher. Three feet was not sufficient. Hemax raised the wall another foot and that was perfect. Except that it cost an additional $1,650. 2. Fairfax County indicates that a retaining wall of our height requires a fence or a 'fence of shrubs'. We decided to go with shrubs and looked to the Fairfax County website for guidance. There was information regarding the mature height that the shrubs needed to be - but that was about it. So, instead of selecting what we liked, spending the money to have the plantings put in, and then finding out they were insufficient, we contacted Fairfax County. Fairfax County indicated that NOTHING was required because our retaining wall was not beside a walk way. So, we went with nothing and the completed wall passed inspection.

They did a great job. I like their quality work, they're extremely good at communication, their office people were wonderful, kept us informed the whole way. We couldn't be happier. We decided to use them because they are on Angie's List and that they're local.

Went fantastic, they were challenged with getting the job in during all the rain we were having, but first good day, they were in and completed most of the work. Had to come back to finish up running the extension for the gutter, but that went well too. Overall, the price was very Fair, work was excellent and will definitely hire them back when needed. Their team are some of the most professional and friendly groupI've dealt with.

Very professional job from start to finish. Henry arrived for an estimate and walked the property with me listening to my concerns and proposing solution choices. When we agreed on the best course of action, Henry was able to measure the distance that the drainage tubing would need to run and within a few minutes provide me with a very good ball park estimate of the total cost. Later that day, he mailed me the official proposal that included the Angie's List discount and was a bit lower than his earlier figure. The work took the crew two full days and drove home to me how glad I was that I had not tried to do any of this myself. They ran into rocks, boulders, and tree roots as much as five inches in diameter. It was tough digging but they kept at it and made it look routine. It rained off and on a couple of times heavy enough as to where I would not have complained if they had called it a day. They stuck it out and either worked thru the rain or waited in the truck for the downpour to subside. The crew did a great job cleaning up and removing all debris, replacing the displaced sod, and remulching any land scraping disturbed by the digging. We got a heavy thundetstorm soon after the work was done and the French drain works like a champ with absolutely no puddling on my front walk. After work started on the first day I asked if they could move three irrigation sprinkler heads in a little bit as I think they were a little too close if not on my neighbors property. HEMAX modified the contract to include the additional work at a very nominal cost and completed the work on schedule with the rest of the project. Highly satisfied with HEMAX and would highly recommend their services.

The process was great! Henry put together a great proposal and was very flexible. The team was on time, did a great job and everything was nice and clean. We're still very happy with the job they did.

Right from the start, meeting with Henry for an initial consult and estimate was a really pleasant experience. He was a straight shooter, didn't try to upsell or go above and beyond what we were looking to spend. He was honest about the state of our lawn and what would be required to get it looking healthy again. Same for the paver patio, we described what we were looking for and he gave me a nice catalog with lots of styles/shapes and colors to choose from (that I could keep!) He also provided a nice sketch of the patio, which was great, considering other companies refused to provide any drawings or catalogs until they had a signed proposal. He was friendly and knowledgeable and clearly had a lot of experience. He also gave us the best estimate out of the 4 other companies I met with prior. There's a reason why the reviews for Hemax are so high, and I couldn't agree more. The entire staff was friendly, from scheduling appointments with the office staff, to the hardworking and punctual workers who arrived at 8:00 am every morning, and worked until 8:00 pm every evening - ensuring the two projects stayed on track. The sodding and patio took a total of 3.5 days to complete and we couldn't be happier. We receive tons of compliments from our neighbors and friends and we're happy to refer them to Hemax. If you are looking for excellent, quality , friendly service, I highly recommend Hemax! We will definitely use them again.

I found HEMAX at the end of the street repairing the brick sidewalk that another company had installed. Once I spoke with Henry (one of the owners) I knew I had to go with them. They are honest, and hard working, and the quality of work can not be matched by any other company in the area. I am so very pleased that HEMAX took care of all our landscaping needs. Living in Occoquan and on a side of a hill was what I thought was a challenge, but after HEMAX did what they do best, my yard looks like a picture out of a magizine and the best thing is that it still looks that way three years later!!!!!!

I contacted HEMAX through their website to provide an estimate for laying sod for my townhouse front yard. It only took two business days for the company to come out, survey, and provide a written estimate. The estimate was substantially lower than the other two proposals I received. Tatiana, the assistant manager, was my primary point of contact from the estimate through job completion. I cannot say enough about her customer service and project management skills. The crew came out and did a fantastic job removing the existing soil, grading, and laying the sod. Of particular note was the cleanup. When they left, you would never had known they were there. Within two weeks of laying the sod, the weather went from 60 to the low 90s, and we received torrential rain. I was concerned about the health of the new sod and asked if someone could take a look at it. As promised, a representative came out and examined the sod. Additionally, I received an email from the company during the heat wave with additional instructions for maintaining the lawn during the heat - nice touch. The sod has been in place for about 6 weeks and it looks incredible. I cannot be more impressed with the sod; and especially, the way Tatiana managed the project from start to finish.

Extremely pleased with workmanship! They followed the contracts precisely. Removed and disposed of existing concrete step for rectangular landing. Excavated and prepared area for new concrete walkway and rectangular landing, installing and compacting a new 3" deep #57 gravel sub base prior to pouring concrete and installed a pre-welded 6"x6" steel wire mesh to provide tension reinforcement for the new concrete walkway and landing. They framed and installed a new 4" thick concrete walkway and landing. The walkway and landing were poured at 3,500 psi mix with optimal strength rating achieved in 28 days. The new flagstone walkway, landing and porch received an acid wash and power wash 4-5 days after flagstone work was finished. A #4 rebar was installed into existing porch concrete slab to prevent new step from separating from porch slab. The 2 new steps installed measure 5" high. They notified Miss Utility. The work was supervised and completed in a timely and professional manner. Job site was cleaned up daily and all debris and excess materials were removed on job completion. No heavy vehicles or equipment were stationed on driveway as per my request. Their price and quality of the workmanship exceeded my expectations as well as the coloration of the flagstone installed. Was pleased with the workmen who not only were friendly but very accomplished with the scope of the work and answered all my questions. Neighbors all commented on the "beautiful" look created with rich tones. Mr. Henry Cruz was a pleasure to work with and gave thoughtful suggestions during the whole process.

We have used Hemax for large projects in the past and chose to use them again based on the outstanding service, quality of product, and reasonable price. From our initial contact with Henry he came to meet us at our residence at a time that was convenient for us. We discussed details of the project and went over what was important to us and how we envisioned the project when completed. Henry promptly came back a couple days later with a proposal and drawing of the walkway and landing. We indicated that we were eager to start - and Hemax was able to get us schedule only a week later. The Hemax crew worked very hard from sunrise to sunset - even through several rain storms! At the end of the project, Hemax came out and returned the worksite to its previous condition. We are once again very happy with the work performed and the quality of craftsmanship. We will definitely use Hemax again for future projects!

I called Henry for an appointment to discuss my project needs and get his suggestions. He was very responsive and showed up exactly on time for our (early morning) appointment. He listened carefully as I explained my request for a patio of brick-colored pavers, and the explanation about my water drainage issues. We talked about my price limit for the work. Henry took measurements. He drew a sketch of how my patio and new landscaping around the patio would look, and gave me a general estimate. He included all the elements I requested and provided photos of similar jobs done by Hemax. Henry followed up quickly with a detailed written estimate and drawing (by email). A few weeks went by as I talked with my husband about the timing and cost of the project. We made a few small adjustments to the contract, signed it, and mailed it to Henry. We scheduled the work for after Mother's Day. Henry had Miss Utility come out and mark our lot, checked to see id there were HOA restrictions related to this job, and confirmed with me the start date. He estimated the project would take four to five days full time to complete. His few arrives on that Monday morning as promised. The first day included excavation work, laying a trench to divert water from the two downspouts, and the beginning of preparation of layers of sand and gravel as foundation to the pavers. The workers all seemed to be very skilled. They worked tirelessly and for long hours each day. They totally cleaned up the work site and our driveway at the end of each day. The one problem I encountered was quickly dealt with by a crew chief. The job was fully completed, to our satisfaction, five days. My husband and I are quite pleased with our new patio and the landscaping work done by Hemax. We will use them in the future for landscaping/construction work and strongly recommend them to others.

The coordinator is very friendly and responsive, easy to set up appointment through emails with them. Mr. Henry Cruz came on time on a rainy day and took a look at our yard and gave us some opinion. He is very professional and later submitted a detailed estimate which comes in several options. We consider to hire them once our grass are fully grown. So far, highly recommend this company.

HEMAX (Henry and Max) Constructions Services and Landscaping LLC was a pleasure to work with. My initial contact with the company was by email and I provided a general description of what I was looking to do. I received a reply the next day with a note that Henry would be in the area in the next day or so and would take a look at the property and let me know what they could do. The next day I was surprised to find an email with a very detailed description of what they could do and what the price would be. I was very impressed with the level of detail when we hadn't even spoke in person. Because of this initial, very professional, very thorough presentation of services, I arranged to meet with Henry to go over the desired effort in more detail. Henry was very courteous and professional and offered several ideas that I had not considered previously. Due to our conversation and his professional advice, I decided to add a significant amount of stone work to the effort. Once I agreed to do the work, his office made all the arrangements with Ms Utility and scheduled the work. The crew arrived on time and was very professional throughout the effort. The crew did not rush, but took the time needed to do the job right. I was super impressed by the stonework of Hector. The stone garden walls are exquisite and exceeded my expectations. After each day's work the crew cleaned everything up so my property retained a very neat appearance while the work was being done. As the effort progressed, I was so impressed that I actually decided to do additional work. Each time, a change order was created that described exactly what would be done and we jointly agreed before proceeding. I would definitely recommend HEMAX for any of your landscaping requirements and I will use them again for future projects we have been discussing.

We have a townhouse backyard, which is small, and fenced in. Half the yard was brickwork and the other half was a mix of soil/grass area with various plants and weeds and a large area completely filled in with small pebbled. My husband and I wanted to have the pebbles picked up, carried away and the area prepped for us to plant and design ourselves. HEMAX answered my husband's phone call very quickly and gave a decent estimate. My husband was a former landscaper/gardener, so he knew what was a fair price. They were able to schedule the work very quickly and it was done in less than half a day. They did exactly what we asked them to do. We plan to use them again when it's time to rennovate the front area of our townhome. We have to receive HOA approval for that portion, so we need to wait. I want to say how excellent their customer service is. We have a neighbor who is quite a pill and happens to be on the end unit and does not have a fence. This is one of the joys of being in a townhouse community. HEMAX needed to go around her yard to take out the large collection of pebbles and bring in soil. They made a best guess estimate of where her property line ended and where the community/open grassy area began. In my opinion they did a fine job. The neighbor saw wheelbarrow marks around her property and accused us of tresspassing on her property and destroying her grass. The grass was not 'destroyed' but flattened and barely at that. We told her the company we used did it and honestly didn't see a problem with it. Long story short, I called the HOA and found out it is completely acceptable to cross a neighbors yard in order to get work done and the HOA said she needs to show proof it was in fact her property line. If she cannot prove that, there is no case. I also called HEMAX, apologized profusely for my neighbor and told them the entire story. They asked for the HOA contact number and also the name of the neighbor. I didn't have a phone number. They agreed to stop by the house and offer to mow the lawn to help the look of the grass. I appreciate HEMAX trying to do what they can to smooth over our pill of a neighbor for crossing what really isn't her property to begin with and working with our HOA.

I called on two different occasions to get an estimate for landscaping and a paver project. I left two voicemails with my contact information but never heard back. It's been a week.

Started the process the late fall hoping to get a deal on late in the season, called scheduled appt, by second appt. agreed on a final design. Took the design to my HOA for approval mid winter .. HOA agreed to design in Feb. Sent an email to the sales person for a quote ... nothing. called the office left a message for the sales person to call .... nothing Called a competitor, two visits, received a quote in three days. The competitor is getting my $7k for landscaping my house. .. they start in two days.