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Luxury Home Remodeling in Washington DC
Home remodeling for Washington DC — rowhouse open-concept conversions, condo renovations and high-end interiors, designed and built by one award-winning team.
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Your Home, Completely Reimagined
The parlor level becomes one continuous space — kitchen, dining and living connected, with light reaching the middle of the house for the first time in a century.
Upstairs, bathrooms and bedrooms come up to the same standard; downstairs, a basement level becomes real living space or a rental-ready suite where zoning allows.
And the systems a century-old house carries — knob-and-tube remnants, galvanized supply, tired drains — are replaced while the walls are open, so the house performs like its new interior looks.
Remodeling Contractors Washington DC
Fifteen Years of Award-Winning Results
We’ve designed and built renovations since 2009 — Best Kitchen Design in the United States in 2016 — and our DC work centers on what the city’s housing does best and suffers most: the rowhouse.
DC rowhouses are narrow, deep and dark in the middle — and the modern renovation that fixes them is open-concept: removing the walls that chop the parlor level into small rooms, so light finally travels front to back. That’s structural work, and structural work is our specialty.
A fact that surprises many owners: interior renovations run on standard DC permits — historic-district review concerns exterior work visible from public space. Your open-concept conversion is far more achievable than the neighborhood’s reputation suggests.
Home Remodeling Process Washington DC
A Clear Path From Vision to Reality
It starts with a free in-home consultation anywhere in the District. In a rowhouse we assess the load path and party walls honestly — what can open, what carries the house, where the beam goes.
Our designers develop the plan in 3D renderings: layout, kitchen, lighting for a deep narrow footprint, and finishes to the standard DC buyers expect.
One project manager runs the build: DC Department of Buildings permits, any preservation coordination a project needs, structure, systems and finish work — with logistics planned for city streets and tight sites.
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Complete Renovations, Start to Finish
Rowhouse open-concept conversions, whole-home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement build-outs, and condo renovations delivered inside building rules — approvals, insurance certificates, elevator scheduling and quiet hours handled.
We work across the District’s rowhouse neighborhoods — Capitol Hill, Hill East and beyond — and in condo buildings citywide. Planning a specific room? See kitchen remodeling in Washington DC and bathroom remodeling in Washington DC.
How much does a luxury home remodel cost in Washington DC?
Every project is different, so we price from your specific home rather than a chart. The biggest cost drivers are scope (a single room versus a whole-home renovation), whether walls move or structure changes, and the materials and finishes you select. After your free in-home consultation in Washington DC you get a detailed, itemized proposal — with the agreed price locked before work begins. No mid-project surprises.
How long does a major home renovation take to complete?
Most luxury renovations take 3-8 months depending on the project scope. A high-end kitchen remodel typically requires 8-12 weeks, while whole house renovations often take 4-6 months. Projects involving structural changes or additions may extend the timeline. The key is proper planning—detailed design work and permit approval before construction begins prevent delays and surprises. You’ll receive a realistic timeline during the planning phase, and we provide regular updates throughout construction to keep you informed of progress.
Can you remove load-bearing walls for an open floor plan?
Yes, removing load-bearing walls is one of our specialties. This requires structural engineering to ensure your home’s integrity while creating the open spaces you want. The process involves installing proper support beams and obtaining necessary permits before any walls come down. Many Washington DC area homes benefit from opening up compartmentalized layouts to create better flow and natural light. We handle all engineering, permits, and construction aspects of structural modifications safely and professionally.
Can you open up our DC rowhouse to an open-concept layout?
Yes — it’s the signature DC renovation, and it’s structural work we do constantly: assessing the load path, sizing the beam, and opening the parlor level so light travels front to back. Hill East and Capitol Hill rowhouses respond beautifully to it. You see the result in 3D renderings before anything is cut, and we handle the DC Department of Buildings permits throughout.
Do you handle permits and inspections for remodeling projects?
Yes, permit acquisition and inspection coordination is included in every project. We handle all paperwork, submittals, and scheduling with Washington DC building departments. This is especially important for luxury renovations involving structural changes, electrical upgrades, or plumbing modifications. Proper permits protect your investment and ensure work meets all building codes. You don’t need to worry about navigating bureaucracy or scheduling inspections—our project management team handles these details so you can focus on design decisions and enjoying the transformation process.
Does historic-district status block interior renovations in DC?
Generally, no — and this surprises many owners. Preservation review concerns exterior changes visible from public space; interior renovations, including open-concept conversions, proceed on standard DC permits unless a property carries a rare interior landmark designation. We confirm your property’s status at the consultation and coordinate any review a project genuinely needs.
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