CUSTOMER REVIEWS
REMODELING BATHROOM
1. Reston, Virginia: ( August 2008 )
Charles Yook: " I want to express my appreciation for Elmer and his team for the great job they did in remodeling my bathroom. The tile work they did was excellent and I really appreciated Elmer's attention to detail. His team was also timely in completing the work and they made sure everything was clean each day after they worked. His pricing was also reasonable and I would have no hesitation to work with him again. Thank you Elmer, look forward to working with you again. "
Charles
2. Alexandria, Virginia: ( May 2009 )
Patricia Kirylo: " If you are looking for an honest, hard-working and highly competent person to do tiling or completely refurbish your bathroom, I highly recommend Elmer Monsalve. The job that Elmer did refurbishing my bathroom has received many many compliments and I am so happy with the job that he did. He is attentive to detail and but works quickly to complete the job. I was never uncomfortable having Elmer and his crew in my house. They worked steadily and completed the job when they said they would. They were neat and always cleaned up after the day so the imposition of having work done while living on a job site was kept to a minimum. I was not left with any surprises at the end of the job - as each issue came up which required something different, Elmer kept me fully informed. He provided a very detailed estimate so there were no surprises. Best of all, Elmer's estimate to refurbish my bathroom was reasonable. If you have any further concerns or questions, feel free to contact me. "
Pat Kirylo
3. Bethesda, Maryland: ( September 2009 )
Amy & Bill Mounce: " My husband and I were extremely pleased with Elmer’s professionalism, design ability and flexibility. Elmer and his crew helped us remodel our master bathroom. They spent time with us to discuss our needs, redesign the floor plan and even met us at the supply place to help us pick out tiles and transport them. I highly recommend Elmer. He did a high quality job at a reasonable rate! We plan on having him help us with future renovations. "
Amy
4. Springfield, Virginia: ( November 2009 )
Christopher & Christine Campbell : " EJM Tile Mechanic, LLC is the absolute best contractor I have ever worked with! They finished two bathrooms for us, on-time and absolutely on budget. Two things you rarely ever see. It is my pleasure to endorse their business and work. Elmer is fantastic; he worked with us and followed our direction, but also made great suggestions when we needed input. I am happy to act as a reference for their business." Thank you,
Christie
5. Arlington, Virginia: ( December 2009, and March 2010 )
Norma & Stuart Shelton : " We were so delighted to find Elmer to redo our small master bathroom. Elmer and his crew were professional, courtesy, flexible and easy to work with. They showed attention to every detail and made sure we were satisfied each step of the way. Our bathroom is beautiful and functional and we plan to enjoy it for many years to come. I hope to ask Elmer and his fine crew to work on another bathroom in the near future. I highly recommend EJM Tile Mechanic, LLC. ".
Norma
6. Fairfax, Virginia: ( April, June, July 2008 and May 2010 )
Jan & Ken Aull : " Over the past two years, Elmer Monsalve and his team have done a fabulous job tiling 7 rooms in our house, including a complete remodel of our Master Bathroom, adding a very large double shower. We hired him four separate times, and we have been totally satisfied four times. His work was impeccable, he is reliable and he is a perfectionist. He was always willing to work with us to come up with the best colors and best design for a reasonable price. No challenge we gave him was too big. Finally, He is an artist, with an amazing sense of color and design. "
Jan & Ken Aull
TILING WORK
1. Sterling, Virginia: ( November 2007 )
Huma & Daniel : " Elmer performed high quality tile work—he created a beautiful design in our dining room. He showed up on time and completed the work when he said he would. We have since moved into a new home and I plan on having him back to do our new kitchen ".
Huma Qureshi
2. Great Falls, Virginia: ( August, September 2008 )
Donald & Mary Wagner : " Elmer does great work at a great price. I had him do three jobs for me, and I am completely satisfied. I got other estimates for the jobs, and Elmer was much cheaper. I highly recommend him. "
Don Wagner
3. Reston / VA Beach, Virginia: ( September 2008 )
Eric M. Nestor : " I have hired Elmer to complete several tile jobs. He has always produced high quality finished projects, and always in the time frame in which he quoted. I highly recommend him for the simplest of projects to the most elaborate tile job you can think of. Price, service, and professional quality work cant be beat!."
Eric Nestor
4. Alexandria, Virginia: ( April 2009 )
Violet Cullors : " My granite countertops came out beautiful! Even though the tile job was a very small job for Elmer and Company, they treated me no different from big spenders. The price was fair and the crew was courteous, quick and did a great job cleaning up too. I definitely would recommend Elmer and Company to friends and potential customers. I'm positive you will not be disappointed. Thanks, "
Violeta
5. Fairfax, Virginia: ( June 2009 )
Edward A. Fuch : " Elmer and his crew installed the floor tiles in my kitchen, and bathrooms, both the wall and the floor. they installed porcelain tiles, glass tiles, ceramic tiles and AMTICO vinyl tiles. They were very hard working and really did a great job. they were able to install the pattern i had designed for the bathroom. He knew about the latest grouts and backings to help the tile last longer and not need so much cleaning. One year later things still look great. I would recommend him."
ED
6. Sterling, Virginia: ( July 2009 )
Jitin Singhal : " Elmer and his crew did two jobs for me. Both were exceptional in quality and finish. Elmer walked me through a detailed estimate before the work, explained the suttle points advised on different designs. The pricing was inline with other estimates I got. As any homeowner would know, there were things that can be improved to death. Elmer's knowledge helped sort some of the things out. During the work, care was taken to keep things tidy. After the work was completed, all the work area was clean and ready for use immediately. I would strongly recommend Elmer and would certainly be hiring him again when the need arises ". Thanks
Jitin
7. Annandale, Virginia: ( August 2009 )
John Morris : " Elmer and crew installed a ceramic tile floor in my kitchen. Outstanding quality of work. Reasonable pricing and completed work on time. Elmer and his crew are highly recommended ".
John Morris
8. Chantilly, Virginia: ( February 2010 )
Jackie & Steven Kekeris : " My husband and I were thinking of putting our house on the market and wanted to do some quick upgrades to our kitchen and bathroom. I asked my neighbor who did her beautiful tile work and she gave me Elmer's contact information. Elmer came out and gave me an estimate on the floors and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that he could install new baseboards and crown molding, as well as painting. He estimated the project would take 5 days to complete and he finished all the work by the deadline. Elmer and his crew were quick, efficient, professional and kept the work areas very clean and picked-up during the project. My husband and I are so happy with the beautiful job that we decided to not put the house on the market this year so we can enjoy our new kitchen and bathroom. Our next big project with be the master bathroom, and I will be calling on Elmer to handle that job for us, as well. It was so refreshing to finally find a contractor that stayed on scheduled, didn't overcharge me, and provided quality work without any hassles. Thank you Elmer and Crew for a wonderful renovation experience. "
Jackie
9. Annandale, Virginia: ( April 2010 )
Lubna El-Suqi : " Professional and detail oriented. Tiled 2 bathrooms undergoing a full remodel and did a great job! "
Lubna
10. Sterling, Virginia: (January 2011 )
Stephen Duncan : " Installed new ceramic tile in entire basement apartment including designing and constructing a lovely shower ".
Our lowest level has been a rental apartment for years. However, it had moisture problems including water coming up through the floor and around the foundation. I managed the work and had the apartment gutted - taking out all of the old moldy carpet, wallboard and framing. I hired a waterproofing company to install a french drain with battery back up sump pump. This solved the water infiltration.Demolition included taking out the kitchen and bath all the way down to the concrete.
I contacted about six companies and I found EJM Tile Mechanic, LLC ad on Craigslist. I sent an email and they responded right away and agreed to come that night to assess the work to be done. The next morning, EJM had sent me a detailed computer assisted design drawing, material lists and detailed cost estimate. They also proposed several options. They are originally from Peru & Honduras but they always kept at least on person on the job who spoke satisfactory English. Communication was always prompt and clear and no problems occurred in our communication. They were available on week later to begin work and they agreed to stay on the job every day once they began. All of the workers were very positive, pleasant and polite.
They went to the store with to help me pick out the best ceramic tile for the job while keeping cost in mind. They are very experienced and that contributed to a significant savings by choosing a certain type of tile that had all the good features we wanted at a much reduced price. They helped me make a material list that I was able to use to select all of the materials needed. They also designed the shower and both floor and wall tile for the entire bathroom.Their design included a number of upgraded features for the shower and they gave me a contact where I was able to get an all glass shower wall and door, making the shower a real showpiece.
The worked every day with Elmer, the principal working on the shower and bath while others worked on the floor. Each day they cleaned up before they left the job for the day.
They had estimated it would take seven working days to complete the tile work but they actually completed it in six.
I chose to seal the grout myself which EJM encouraged as it was easy and saved us money.
I recommend EJM Tile Mechanic, LLC without reservation.
Stephen
11. Alexandria, Virginia: ( April 2010, October 2011, May 2012 )
George Ross : " I have used Elmer over the last several years exclusively for tile work. He has done lots of bathrooms for me over 5 and 2 kitchens.
EXCEPTIONAL!!! I have used Elmer for several years now and every time I am pleased with the outcome of his work.
I can say so many things about Elmer and his crew and none of them would be negative. They are exceptional, one of the best contractors I have ever worked with and I work with a lot of them.
1) He provides a complete and accurate quote that is detailed and spells out everything.
2) He asks questions to make sure he gets it exactly how you want it and if problems occur during the work he communicates and calls you and lets you know.
3) Always on TIME, ALWAYS. If he is running late due to traffic, he CALLS!!!
4) Elmer always take caution when working in your home, they lay down tarp and clean up and pack up after every work day, so there is no signs they have been in your home when you come home, the pick up their tools, the tarps, clean up and sweet--EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!
5) THE THING I THINK THAT STANDS OUT THE MOST ABOUT THEM-- THEY ONLY DO ONE JOB AT A TIME. THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE HE COMPLETES THE JOB ON THE SCHEDULE THAT HE GIVES YOU.
Please don't make him so busy that he doesn't have time to get to me anymore because again he is extremely professional, great work ethic, exceptional end results and I hire them EVERYTIME I have tile work to do. "
George
12. Lorton, Virginia: ( March 2016 & September 2016 )
Anda & Mike Ostergard: Elmer is a master craftsman with tile! His work is absolutely beautiful! Not only did he do a great job on laying our tile, he also meticulously prepared our 30-year-old bathroom by leveling the floors and plumbing the walls before the first tile was installed.
Elmer was recommended by our plumber. He arrived at our house as promised, and gave us a detailed estimate within a few days, He held true to the estimate. Any additional work (which we requested) was detailed in the final bill. Elmer, Nora and the crew arrived when they said they would, and worked non-stop throughout each day. They were prompt and very neat. They were careful to cover everything around the work and they cleaned up every evening, leaving our house in order. Our master bath remodeling project came in on time and on budget We would recommend Elmer and his crew to anyone. Their work is beautiful and they are all wonderful to work with.
Mike
13. Springfielg, Virginia: ( September 2016 )
Susan & Ashby: Elmer is the ultimate professional. He made fantastic recommendations, punctual and clean. His crew arrived at 7am every morning and worked straight through till lunch, picked right back up and finished up & cleaning up every night as they left. We had a considerable amount of work done. Elmer built a barrier free shower in our master bath and then three bathroom floors. We were so impressed we asked if he could fit in our kitchen floor - which he did. We also had a TON of repair work done on our living room floor too. Over the years some of the tile loosened up and cracked. Elmer was able to salvage tile from our kitchen for reuse in the living room. The living room looks brand new now too. We are so happy with his and his teams work. They were all polite, friendly and professional. We felt totally comfortable with all of them. The floors and shower are beautiful.
Susan
14. Sterling, Virginia: ( November 2010, July 2011 and October 2016 )
Mona & Roy Prince: My wife and I have hired Elmer over the past several years for three separate tile jobs in our home (the latest in November, 2016). In each job Elmer came to our home precisely when stated to provide an estimate (which was very reasonable). He is extremely knowledgeable about which type of tile to use, colors, combinations, etc. We relied on him each time to walk us through what would look the best for the particular room. During the jobs, Elmer and his crew arrive punctually, go out of their way to protect your home from dust, etc. associated with the job, and leave the work area in the home spotless each night. Elmer is a master craftsman and I've been very impressed with the time he takes to ensure the job is done correctly - no rushing the situation at all. Elmer and his entire crew were very polite and professional at all times. If you want a beautiful, professionally applied tile job of any kind, I cannot recommend Elmer enough. He is one of the most competent, courteous, and accomplished contractors I've ever hired or dealt with. If you need more info feel free to contact me at rgprince@verizon.net.
Roy
15. Alexandria, Virginia: ( November 2019 )
Amazing work and attention to detail! Highly recommend
Katheryn T.
16. Reston, Virginia: ( March 2021 )
What a pleasant experience from Elmer and his team of professionals. He is one of the best tile mechanics I have ever used and I have remodeled 4 bathrooms in my lifetime. He was prompt and protected my place from the dust and debris that comes from a remodel. I highly recommend his services.
Jim Weaver
