Walker and Clarke Builders Inc

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Donny came and listened to my ideas, provided me with contacts where I needed to shop and make choices. He worked with me along the way to make sure the final result matched my imagined outcome.Donny, his dad, and the crew were always prompt, courteous and personable. They did the work in the time frame agreed upon and communicated effectively. I appreciated knowing that the Walkers have been productive members of this community for decades and that maintaining an honorable reputation is important to them. The final result is structurally bombproof and really beautiful. I will definitely use their services again.Denise Geyer

I have used their services several times in the last few years and for their work on significant projects. Their work has always been A+. I tust them. I know I am going to get a quality job at a reasonable rate. The sealing and insulation of the attic has made a significant difference on lowering our utility bills. We noticed a difference of how much cooler it was in our home within just a couple of days. They were phenomenal. I will contact them anytime we need services again for any kind of remodeling or large project.

They were very careful to put in safeguards to prevent water leakage as well as avoiding the electrical wires. In spite of the electrical connections, they were able to bypass them and install the windows in the center of the walls where I wanted them. They also found that another electrical job I had done had a problem and I was able to get that fixed. I was grateful for that. They also came back to make some adjustments at a later time when I needed them. I thought the price was a little high but they brought 5 men and finished the whole thing in a few hours. I hired them because of their good reviews and the added recommendation of the company that made the windows. I am very satisfied with the job and my living and dining room look like new now with lots of light!

The experience was excellent overall. I would recommend them to anybody! They were very responsive, showed when they said they'd show up, and did exactly what was asked of them to do. Their price was on the upper end, but the quality of the work was well worth the price. The crew was very well-mannered and professional, too!

Overall, the experience was fantastic. They weren’t the cheapest, but the work was done right. I was working full-time, so I couldn’t be at the home while the work; he’d take a picture with his cell phone and email it to me so he could make sure it’s what I wanted. It was very easy to communicate with him. With the stain work, he would stop by to check on it since the work was done on a very hot day to make sure everything was okay. They were very nice to work with and I would definitely use them again if needed.

They were recommended to me and did a good job overall. They were on time and did the job at the price quoted.

Donnie walker headed a talented crew that was notable for being on time organized on budget and productive excellent results. The attention to detail was amazing. Top flight

It went very well. There was never a question as to price or quality.

Great in every aspect!

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Donnie Walker was extremely responsive, provided estimate for all work, and was very accomodating when unexpected issues arose (hidden damage uncovered due to water leak and carpenter ant damage when wall removed). He reevaluated what it would take to fix and offered alternatives to keep the price down. He was also proactive in pointing out items that could be redone to prevent future issues and giving options on handling them. His team was very professional, showed up on time, did quality work, and completed work veyr quickly. They wasted no time in getting the job done. Donnie oversaw all aspects of the work and constantly monitored the progress. Pricing was very fair and completely explained on each item. He was also willing to provide several options on work to meet my budget concerns. Quality of the work was excellent. I would recommend him highly and will certainly use him again for my needs.

Donnie did a professional, good-looking job. I've worked with him before, so I expected that. He went way beyond even my expectations in two ways: he worked hard to find ways to keep costs down, while keeping the bumpout within my HOA specs and meeting County regulations. He also met with inspectors to get the necessary approvals (he had to chase one inspector down, who was not an easy guy to reach--he was not answering my calls--but Donnie got that approval in time for the fireplace firm to install the logset). This job required a lot of coordination, and Donnie stayed in touch by text, email, and phone throughout, helping me to navigate the permit process and to work with the fireplace firm (I would not recommend them--they made the job harder every step of the way, with poor customer service and poor communication, so Donnie's working to get things straight with them was especially important). The problems with the fireplace firm threatened the deadline, and that was when Donnie really saved the day. He came early and stayed late, he made calls, he followed up: and when he left for his Christmas with his family, the job was done. (Check out the pictures!) Finally, he called me from the beach just before the 19th to ask if I needed anything else: "Even if it's not something my guys did, let me know if you need anything," his voicemail said. I called back to wish him a Merry Christmas. Donnie has something you really want in a contractor: he takes great pride in his work. There's no substitute for that as a motive for doing jobs promptly, correctly, completely. See? Done by Christmas! Christmas carols by the fire, because Donnie made the deadline!

Donnie Walker came out and discussed with us at length the goals of the project and then suggested an approach. He subsequently provided us with an estimate (which he never exceeded in spite of some complications discussed below) and we decided to proceed. He did the trenching and grading himself and coordinated with excellent subs to do the electricity and insulation. His guys showed up on time, worked quickly and cleaned up after themselves. We encountered one unanticipated problem - the foundation of the garage was laid with 8" block, on top of which sat a 6" sill plate with the walls comprised of 2x4s. If we would have attached the plywood to the 2x4s as planned it would have resulted in the sill plate sticking out a bit and below that the block foundation protruding another 2" into the workout room. Since the plan was to have judo mats on the floor for part of the room, it would have created dangerous situation where someone could have struck the block foundation with their head or limb during practice. We discussed the issue with Donnie and he quickly came up with a solution - he ripped some 2x4s to extend the sill plate so that it was flush with the block foundation. He then roughed in another 2x4 wall next to the existing wall so that the plywood would be flush with the foundation. In spite of this difficulty, the final cost still remained at the estimated price. We are very happy with the work Walker and Clarke did and in particular with their willingness to work with us in terms of doing this project in stages over a couple of months.

For both projects, he came and measured the project and obtained a material quote from his suppliers as part of his estimate. He was very patient while I dithered over what color to order. Once I agreed to the price, he came and did the work in just a few days. Once he started, he worked until the job was finished. The crew worked very efficiently and took care about details and appearances. While they were here, they ended up doing a couple other small repairs. The deck looks great. I have worked with some other remodeling contractors and it seems like some are steady workers but sloppy about collateral damage, others do good work but are unreliable in attendance. Donnie Walker combines the best of both. He is neat in his work, cares about the results and is professional. He and his crew were all very personable.

We were very pleased with their work and would highly recommend them. The estimates are detailed, Donnie Walker is easy to work with and obviously knows what he’s doing, he and his crew are prompt, courteous, hard-working and very skilled. All of their work and materials are high quality. Much of the work was done by Donnie and his father; they also often worked along with their crew and all work was closely supervised. We were particularly pleased at how well the front stoop turned out, and especially happy with the porch and deck renovation, which also included structural improvements. We highly recommend this company. Barbara and Destry Jarvis Hamilton, VA

I closed on my house in June, moved in in July, and discovered almost at once that, despite the inspections, my house had a dirty secret: termites, and damage to the studs over an area several feet wide, clear from the baseboards to the ceiling joists and attic space. The bugs and the damage they had done had been hidden by wallpaper. I found Walker and Clarke in a Loudoun newspaper, and their ad said they handled storm damage, so I called for an estimate. I knew I needed someone who could repair a load-bearing wall in an occupied house--not an easy job. Donnie was on vacation, but he called me back the day I left a message for him, saying that I had discovered termites and damage in a wall. He came to evaluate the mess, and gave me good advice about solving the problem. His solid knowledge of every aspect of house construction calmed me down when I was very worried about my new house and the serious problems I had discovered. Donnie wanted to find the source of the moisture that attracted the termites, and his exploration found what 2 inspectors and a termite "expert" had missed: there was a cellar beneath the walk-out basement, with an earth floor, severe damp issues, and termites moving freely from the ground to the rear wall of the house. It was a mess, and Donnie found it, so I could address it. No one else even knew it was there. Donnie's confident and knowledgeable approach was very reassuring. He explained what he could do, offered cellar-waterproofing options to help me keep costs under control, and made it his business to examine the house to be sure that the damage was all found and handled effectively. Donnie's professionalism sets the standard for other contractors. When he says he will call, he does. When he says he will show up, he does, and so do his work crews: this morning the last crew to arrive came at 7:58 AM. They were due at 8. Pleasant guys, too, all of them. They showed a lot of respect for my carpets, and cleared up after themselves efficiently! I'll be honest: I'd rather not have had termites and a wet cellar in the house I just bought. But Walker and Clarke brought competence, professionalism, and a pleasant, can-do attitude to my situation, so that I didn't add a contractor nightmare to my worries. I'd hire them again without hesitation.