Best residential design pros near Mclean, VA

"In short, things went GREAT, and I can whole-heartedly recommend Thomas Custom Builders (TCB), which is a "design-build" firm. Here's how things went: Firstly, expect that they have a backlog, and it may take a while to get to your project - probably because their reputation proceeds them. It took nearly 9 months between when we started with them on scoping our our project to when we broke ground, however we ended up with a design that worked. Through that phase, we worked with TCB on what goals we wanted to achieve, and what our budget was, and they designed to achieve as much of our goals within our budget. During construction, TCB promised to have a foreman who spoke fluent English on-site every day, and they delivered on that. This stood in pretty stark contrast with some of my previous contracting experiences, where the project could languish without seeing anyone come to the site. With TCB, the project always moved forward - sometimes it moved rapidly, with multiple trades on-site - sometimes it moved moderately, with the foreman and a couple helpers - and sometimes it was just the foreman handling things himself - but it always moved. TCB also is the kind of company that won't nickle and dime you. If something small is missed in the project scope that is needed to really complete the project, they'll do it. Don't expect them to shell out thousands of dollars in that respect - that would be a change order (which I had one) - but at the end of the day, I very much got the impression that they really took pride in their work and wanted me to be happy with the end result, which I am. TCB estimated the job would take between 3 to 4.5 months, and they completed in 4 months. I had one change order to connect my concrete/flagstone walkway to my stairs, which we had missed in the scope and was too big of a cost for TCB to absorb ($2.5k), however that was the only overage, so all in all we stayed on-budget. Things that we got done in the project: - Bumped out front to add walk-in closet and much bigger master bath to master bedroom. - Reconfigured entryway with a foyer/mudroom and semi-open staircase to attic. - insulated attic. It's still unfinished, but much better for storage. - new roof w/ 30 year shingles - widened dining - family room entry to be open concept. - re-did fireplace wall with built-ins, stone tile, gas insert - new paint for most of first floor - refinished all hardwood. One thing that we did to help out is that we completely moved out of the first floor as well as most of the attic stuff into a POD. TCB will readily tell you that they aren't professional movers, so go ahead and hire a professional moving firm to do that for you to clear the way for TCB to do their work. We used 2 men and a truck and were very happy with them."

"We spent months researching and planning our bath renovation, followed by meetings and quotes from several companies. Five Star was the clear winner. From our first contact, with Adriane, it was simple and easy. Harlan spent time making sure all of our options were explained in full. Erik made several visits to measure and plan. Finally, Noah and Erik worked tirelessly to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. It exceeded my expectations every step of the way. The bathroom is beautiful, designed to accomodate our plans to age in place, and the process was well planned and well executed. I highly recommend Five Star Bath Solutionsto anyone interested in quality work, craftsmanship, and fair pricing."

"I’m very happy with my kitchen remodel. My PM, Peter, was great to work with and was so patient with me, especially when I kept changing my mind about things! He was always helpful and easy to work with, and I really appreciated that. The kitchen turned out beautiful, and I’m very pleased with the finished job. I would definitely recommend Alex, Peter and the District team to anyone looking to have work done in their home."

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"I have worked with Nathan on several projects ranging from our deck, roof, kitchen, and recently our bathroom. He has always been professional, informative, and easy to work with. What has always stood out to me is his integrity and commitment to providing excellent service and responsiveness. We have used other contractors prior to using Nathan and he stands out above the others as he has always gone the extra distance where the others didn’t. I have referred him to friends and they have always shared positive feedback which is why I am always happy to refer him to people I know. I would highly recommend Nathan and his company Trident Contracting whether it’s a bathroom or any other remodel or construction project. It’s rare today to find a contractor that stands behind their work and follows through on their commitment which is why I highly recommend Nathan and Trident Contracting."

"Will was a joy to work with. From the beginning he appreciated my vision for the project and budget, and how to best execute. He's a great communicator and made me feel like we were a team on making each and every decision together. He was at the site every day, flexible, and worked with a tight timeline and around my and my kids schedules. He was always professional and as was his team. It was my first large renovation and I will not hesitate to have Will do my next project...big or small. I strongly recommend Will and his team."

"We were very happy with the kitchen renovation completed by RC Home Improvement and Design. They stayed within our budget and were really helpful with design ideas and applications. They were quite efficient and professional. They completed the project in record time! I would definitely call on them for other home projects we have in mind for the future. I highly recommend them."

"Very professional and the end product is beautiful"

"Shaid Aslam and Ky Chau are the best designers. The house had a very small and old fashioned kicthen and bathroom. now I have the kitchen and bathroom of my dreams"

"This is our fourth project working with B Design. Working with them is collaborative and fun. The designer and all the workers are top notch. We are excited by each project and canâ t wait till this one is finished. We highly recommend B Design."