Che-Benz Inc

I was disappointed by this long-time contractor. He was supposed to have identified and fixed a bathroom leak last year, work that I paid him for (and he is expensive), but the leak returned and he sent his workers back this year. He charged me a very high amount for 12 hours of work that was supposed to have been done the first time around. When I asked Luis for a breakdown of costs, he responded with a snarky email letting me know that he didn't have receipts for any of the materials he bought and that he "didn't and never would" work with hourly rates. So, I paid his excessive fee and hope that I don't have to get the same problem fixed yet again (obviously, next time by a different contractor).

Luis and his crew did a top notch job for my shop renovation. He was incredibly responsive and very conscientious. I would highly recommend him!

Over all the years & of all the contractors my family and I have worked with, none have been as amazing as Che-Benz. Luis and his team are the absolute best in every way. Eager, early, dependable, professional, knowledgeable, honest, and kind. Luis is very detail-oriented, due to his vast professional training and his nature. He is not happy until the job is completed with perfection. There is also a very personal feel to his business, he cares about his work and his clients. They did floors, drywall, insulation, door replacement & instillation, plumbing, mold remediation, etc. Every time I have worked with them, the project was done on or ahead of schedule. I can't recommend him & his awesome crew highly enough.

Luis was our general contractor for a home renovation in Capitol Hill, Washington DC. He worked closely with us and our architect to convert a two unit house into a single family home. Throughout the 3-4 month project, Luis was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. He managed a large team to efficiently take care of the demo, framing, electrical, tiling, window and door installation, floor installation, etc and minimize the time we spent out of our home. As with any construction project, particularly for older buildings, unexpected issues came up. Luis immediately let us know of the situation, worked to troubleshoot the problem, clearly explained our options, and provided guidance for our decision-making process (e.g. replace a 100+ year old pipe leaking raw sewage along the back of our house). Our neighbors tell us that Luis’ team was always respectful, hard working, and friendly. Following completion of the majority of work, Luis was quick and responsive in handling the remaining small jobs, window adjustments, touch ups, etc. The finished result is beautiful and exceeded our expectations.

We have worked with Che-Benz many times in the past and have always been impressed by their work. We hired them to serve as general contractor for our kitchen renovation. Luis and his team dealt expertly with the demo and preparation of the space before our kitchen cabinets and appliances were installed. When unforeseen issues arose, they troubleshooted immediately and guided us at every turn. And when these issues disrupted our original timeline, they did their best to work efficiently and professionally to ensure we did not get too off schedule or off budget. Che-Benz gets our highest recommendation. They are trustworthy, knowledgeable, and courteous. We intend to work with Luis and his team again for future projects.

My husband and I were very satisfied with the jobs done by Che-Benz in our Alexandria home. Their professionalism, knowledge, high quality work and dedication to their job were exemplary. The crew is not only hard working but respectful, honest and trustworthy. We hired them again for another job later in the year and obtained the same great results. We will hire them again for the next remodeling project we plan to do in the fall. We have recommended them to friends who have asked who did the remodeling projects in our house. You can trust that Che-Benz will prepare a fair budget. In our experience their pricing is very competitive when compared to other contractors.

I want to thank you for the exceptional services I have received from Che-Benz in the past 6 years, first as the head of a condo association of 25 units and then as a homeowner. In the DC condo, the board and the property manager entrusted you with the maintenance of the building and with multiple leak repairs. The board particularly appreciated the high quality of your work, the speed of completion, your flexibility, and your fair prices. All the jobs were finished within the agreed timeline and any unforeseen event was properly communicated and solutions were found. Given the repeated issues faced by the building due to design flaws, your availability and responsiveness were highly valuable. Condo owners praised the fact that you always stick to the agreed budget. All this explains that I chose your company to carry out the renovation of my DC residence. The job consisted in a full renovation, including moving walls and ceilings, changing the plumbing system, redoing the electricity, creating a kitchen and two bathrooms from scratch, and redesigning stairs. The result is an absolute marvel. Your team perfectly realized the modern and complex vision of the architect. During this long and stressful project, your calm, honesty, and high work ethic were particularly welcome. I have recommended you to all my friends and colleagues. I have never heard one person dissatisfied with the quality of your work.

The job involved extensive remodeling of a three-bedroom apartment that consisted of two previously separate one-bedroom apartments. The work included completely gutting two kitchens and a large living/dining room area, as well as repurposing two rooms. Luis and his crew were very professional, deliberate, and thorough. Luis was careful in managing the job, and very skillful – and fair – at dealing with unexpected issues. His crew readily abided by the work rules of our building, despite those rules at times being cumbersome and limiting, which we appreciated, given the importance of establishing good neighborly relationships at the time on move-in. Also, we were on a tight deadline, and Luis was great at managing the schedule so that we moved in with the work fully completed. What we probably appreciate the most is that while Luis was clearly sensitive to our desires and demands, he was also upfront, clear and honest in situations where our ideas or expectations were unrealistic, whether in construction or financial terms. These kinds of conversations were extremely useful for us and made working with Che-Benz both smooth and a pleasure, as we felt from the get-go that we can trust Luis to discuss plans with us in a respectful and trustful way. For all these reasons, we happily recommend Luis and his crew.