Representative work across D.C. and NoVA

The kinds of projects we run every quarter — historic rowhouse remodels, ground-up custom builds, basement underpinning, BBL turnovers, and energy upgrades. Visuals shown are representative; full job-specific portfolios shared on request.

Historic Capitol Hill rowhouse remodels

Capitol Hill, D.C.Typical: 8–12 months

Why it's tricky: Capitol Hill rowhouses sit inside an HPRB-governed historic district. Anything visible from the public way needs board review; interior structural changes need DOB sign-off. Original brick and lath need delicate handling.

What we deliver: Period exterior preserved to HPRB standard, modern open-plan living inside, mechanicals brought to current code. The kind of project we run twice a year in this neighborhood.

Georgetown lead service line replacements

Georgetown, D.C.Typical: 2–4 days

Why it's tricky: Georgetown's historic brick sidewalks and tight rowhouse setbacks make excavation high-stakes. Coordination with DC Water on the public-side schedule is essential to avoid post-replacement lead-spike risk.

What we deliver: Lead-free copper or HDPE service line installed, historic hardscaping restored, paperwork filed with DC Water's Lead Free DC program. Clean water from the meter to the tap.

Petworth basement underpinning + ADU conversions

Petworth, D.C.Typical: 5–7 months

Why it's tricky: Petworth rowhouses often have 5'10" to 6'4" original cellars too short to occupy. Underpinning requires structural engineering, careful excavation, and full waterproofing before any finish work begins.

What we deliver: A damp, low cellar becomes a legal 8-foot rental unit. Homeowners add $1,500–$2,800/month in rental income on a footprint they already owned.

Custom homes in Fairfax County, VA

Fairfax County, VATypical: 14–18 months

Why it's tricky: Fairfax County permit cycles, soils-and-grading reviews, and HOA architectural reviews compress the buildable window. Coordinating two-dozen trades on a single site requires disciplined scheduling.

What we deliver: A turnkey custom home delivered to design intent, on schedule, with a clean permit trail and a documented warranty package.

Tysons Corner full-home expansions

Tysons Corner, VATypical: 6–9 months

Why it's tricky: Expanding a lived-in home means working around the family. Structural integration between new framing and existing structure has to be invisible. Fairfax County setback and FAR rules govern what's even possible.

What we deliver: The home grows without losing its character. Buyers in Tysons routinely add 80–120% to floor area while keeping the original street presence.

U Street rental BBL turnovers

U Street Corridor, D.C.Typical: 1–3 weeks

Why it's tricky: D.C. won't let a unit be legally rented without a valid BBL. Failed inspections delay rent-roll start by 4–6 weeks. The fixes are individually small but cumulatively easy to miss.

What we deliver: Unit passes BBL inspection on the first try, tenant moves in on schedule, owner avoids the lost-rent gap.

Bethesda heat pump water heater + rebate capture

Bethesda, MDTypical: 1–2 days install + ~6–8 weeks rebate processing

Why it's tricky: Heat pump water heaters are 3–4× more efficient than gas tanks but need 700+ cubic feet of unconditioned space, a 220V circuit, and careful condensate management. Rebate paperwork is its own discipline.

What we deliver: Energy bill drops, the install qualifies for both IRA federal credits and DCSEU local rebates, and homeowners get their full eligible cash back.

HPRB-compliant kitchen remodels in Cleveland Park

Cleveland Park, D.C.Typical: 10–14 weeks

Why it's tricky: Cleveland Park is HPRB-governed. Any change visible from the street, including window changes, needs board approval. Interior layouts can be aggressive; exteriors stay period-correct.

What we deliver: A modern, functional kitchen behind a perfectly preserved historic exterior. Approved by HPRB, built to current code, finished to design intent.