Free estimate. Fixed price. In writing.
Tell us about your project and we will schedule an on-site visit within one business day. You get an itemized written proposal — not a ballpark, not a pressure pitch.
- No obligation and no deposit to get a quote
- Itemized materials, quantities and labor
- Permit filing and HOA packet included in the price
- Financing options presented alongside the total
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202-695-6131Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sunday: Closed (emergency service available)
17+
Years building in Maryland
4.9★
87 verified reviews
10-yr
Written workmanship warranty
100%
Permits & HOA filed by us
What happens after you hit submit
- 1
Free on-site estimate
We walk the property with you, check grade and property lines, and talk through materials honestly — including the options that cost us less.
Scheduled within one business day
- 2
Written proposal and design
You get an itemized proposal with materials, quantities and a fixed price. No line item reads "miscellaneous."
Delivered within 48 hours
- 3
Permits and HOA approval
We prepare the drawings, file the county permit and assemble your HOA architectural packet. You sign; we handle the rest.
Typically 2–6 weeks
- 4
Build
Miss Utility marks the site, our own crew builds it — no subcontracted labor — and the site is cleaned every single day.
1–10 days on site
- 5
Walkthrough and warranty
We inspect together, correct anything you flag, and hand over your written 10-year workmanship warranty and material registrations.
Before final payment
Homeowners who started right here
"A-1 replaced 180 feet of failing chain-link with cedar board-on-board. Cesar walked the property line with our neighbor before starting, which prevented a dispute we were dreading. Permits were handled and the crew finished in two days."
Jennifer M.
Silver Spring, MD
Cedar privacy fence · $8,400
"We got four quotes for a composite deck. A-1 was the only one that showed up with drawings and explained the footing inspection. Three years in, not a single popped fastener."
David R.
Bethesda, MD
Trex deck, 420 sq ft · $36,000
"Our Columbia village board rejected two previous submissions from another contractor. A-1 knew exactly what the committee wanted and got approval on the first try."
Priya S.
Columbia, MD
Aluminum fence + gates · $11,200