We completed a large scale renovation and addition with Sarah at Moser Architects and cannot speak…read morehighly enough about her. From our first meeting, Sarah truly got what we were looking for and helped us create a home that is absolutely perfect for our family. We had a vision in our mind but could never truly articulate it, Sarah took all our comments, thoughts and feelings and created a house that is more than we imagined possible. Sarah's commitment to her clients and her work is remarkable. Sarah was with us every step of the way, from design to move in and beyond. Sarah's creative use of space allowed us to build a home that exceeds the needs of our busy family while still reflecting the old world charm we desired. We are repeatedly told that our house looks like it has always been there and fits the lot beautifully, this is all thanks to Sarah. We truly cannot recommend Sarah more highly.

Seth and his associates have been great to work. Seth helped my wife and I really understand the…read morerenovation process and connected us with his trusted group of builders and subs.

I requested a quote via Yelp. Seth immediately emailed back providing a phone number to continue…read moreour conversation. I called him and he immediately went to work with my request for building a conex box residence in DC. Seth took his time with me and spoke with me like I was his only client. He asked all the right questions and went out of his way to explain the process in detail. He even researched the property while we were talking. All in all, It looks like I won't be needing his services. However, if he treats his clients the same way he treated me (a complete stranger on the phone), you are in good hands.

Building a bridal boutique requires a specific touch, and agc architects delivered exactly what we…read moreneeded. Aliss and her team created a space that is both functional for our staff and magical for our brides. The design is elegant, timeless, and perfectly reflects our brand. Thank you for making our dream boutique come to life

We worked with ACG on a substantial renovation of a historic commercial building (b. 1910) in…read moreFrederick County, Maryland, in the City of Brunswick's historic downtown. Our plans for the building involved significant reorganization of the interior spaces, and because those plans involved a change of use for the building, we needed to do substantial work to bring the building up to current code for both ADA and life safety criteria. From the start, we knew we were going to need a professional firm's help on the design, code compliance, and permitting side of things, and ACG proved to be a skilled, reliable, and dedicated partner across our process. We worked closely with one of their Principal architects, Addison Nottingham, and he was both super accessible and professional to work with, and helped us problem-solve several key challenges we faced in bringing such an old building up to compliance with current standards. We would gladly work with ACG Architects again.

"I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!" "I recently had a second floor added to my home in Arlington by DC Home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The contractor was professional and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. They worked efficiently and delivered high-quality craftsmanship. The new space has transformed our home, and it's exactly what we envisioned. I highly recommend DC Home for any home improvement projects!"

Excellent quality overall. Mustafa was transparent from the beginning and made the entire process…read moreeasy to navigate. Thank you so much DC Home Remodeling!!!

Charlie Moore and the architects at Moore Architects were a pleasure to work with. After a couple…read moreof visits with us at their office and our house, they came up with great plans for our project that incorporated our needs and as many things on our wish list as we could afford. They were also invaluable keeping the contractor on schedule and honest. They saw things during their weekly site visits that only an experienced eye would pick out. Thanks to Moore Architects, we had a great experience expanding our house. Thanks, Charlie, Chris and everyone at Moore Architects.

Bitarchitects was so easy to work with! Responded to my Request a Quote for a structural…read moreengineering assessment in a matter of a hour and got things scheduled quickly afterwards. They completed a full scan and photographing of the property to provide the best quality report. The engineer was super knowledgeable and happy to explain any issues he noticed while working through the assessment. I then met with staff to discuss the report and answer any remaining questions. And all in 1 1/2 weeks from start to finish! Highly recommend them for any future projects!

Editing to add actual dates to the events described…read more I will update this rating if we ever get our final report, but the bottom line is we've been waiting close to eight weeks now to get a diagnosis and recommendation on how to resolve the front room of our house, which is apparently breaking off the rest of the house. Longer story: I was excited to work with Bitarchitects - they have great reviews, I appreciate that they are woman-owned, and in our initial conversations, they were so responsive and confident that they had all the necessary in-house expertise to figure out what was happening in the house we just bought. The structural engineer seemed great during the inspection on 9 July - spent lots of time at the house, took all the measurements, answered all my questions. We chatted about the fact that there is this crawl space under the front room that doesn't have an access panel, so you can't get underneath to inspect the stem walls. He told me he would have the report to me in a week. Six weeks later (18 August), we got the report. And the report said. . .we can't diagnose the problem without access to the crawl space under the front room. So question the first - WHY would that conclusion take six weeks? When it was known at the time of their visit? (It was actually known before that - the home inspector had included it in his report, which we had sent Bitarchitects in advance of their visit.) But okay, they said they could send someone out to create an access door to the crawl space, take some pictures, and then we would get a completed report. So that happened a week ago (28 August), and we've heard nothing. Almost eight weeks now since the inspection, meanwhile there are new cracks appearing in the floors and walls. Communication overall has been extremely frustrating. While assuring us that the (first) report was imminent, I was told several times "don't worry, your house is not falling down, you're not in danger." Which is great of course, but doesn't remotely address our concerns. I get answers to maybe 50% of the questions I ask (fairly reasonable questions, like "will cutting a door in our foundation create structural instability down the road?"), if fact, the only time they respond quickly is when they are asking for payment. I am so so disappointed and frustrated at this point, I don't even know what to do.

Sun Design delivers exactly what they promise…read more We live in a wonderful neighborhood, but our family room was only 11 feet wide. It felt claustrophobic and left little room for family activities or entertaining. A few of our neighbors had hired two other builders to remodel their homes. We interviewed the companies and listened to what the neighbors revealed in their post remodeling conversations. Knowing well that construction was going to be disruptive to our daily lives, we weren't sold on hiring the other companies. I had seen Sun Design ads for years, but they had never remodeled in our neighborhood. When I researched them,I found very few complaints and very satisfied homeowners. Our addition went relatively smooth considering the 2020 lockdowns and related supply chain issues. All of Sun Design's employees and subcontractors were very professional and delivered a quality product. Our entire family is thrilled with our addition, and two years later we have no regrets.

Called this company for a garage project. Very responsive. Had a Zoom call then an in person visit…read more Went very well. Follow up email two weeks later with a question. Then, nothing. I haven't heard back from them; it's been three weeks since the last email. I no longer chase contractors. I won't be calling them and I'm assuming they don't want my job either.

Working with Jason of Emotive Architecture, renewed my faith in housing professionals. I had been…read moreburned by housing professionals over the years and was very cautious about who I worked with this time around. Luckily, Jason came into the picture early on. He immediately took ownership of the project and was truly invested in making my project a huge success. He was so meticulous and thorough with the permit drawings, that I was able to get a building permit through DCRA in one week, which is unheard of. While the care he took with the drawings was outstanding, I think the most important aspect of working with Jason was that he made me feel extremely comfortable with the process and gave me no doubt that I was in good hands. I am a single woman handling this project on my own. Jason went out of his way to vet the contractors and review their bids. He even visited one contractor's work site. He also provided input on the million and one Houzz photos I sent him. I inherently trust Jason's opinion, work ethic, and professionalism. He's not only a great architect, but he's a great person who is fun to work with. With the transparent design contract, submitting deliverables ahead of time and being extremely responsive and accessible, I highly recommend Jason for anyone's remodeling project.

I hope there isn't a character limit here, because I don't think I will ever be able to fully sing…read moreJason's praise. In December 2012, I purchased my first home - a row house that was in need of a complete gut renovation. Jason was recommended to me by a friend, and I am eternally grateful for her sage recommendation! Skill and Workmanship: When the professionals at DCRA (including former architects) are asking for your architect's card because of how spot on his work is, you know you're working with a top-notch architect. When a zoning reviewer's call is overturned based on your architect's interpretation of a code section, you know you're working with an architectural genius. Jason = architectural genius. That is all. Customer Service: As you may imagine, being a first-time homeowner is stressful in and of itself. Buying your first home and stripping it down to the studs (think Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) is pretty insane. Thankfully, I had Jason to guide me through the entire process. From summer 2012, when I hired him, through present day, Jason has treated this project as if it were his own. There was not one renovation decision that I made without consulting Jason (and with a gut renovation that spanned a year and 3 months from design to completion, there were LOADS of decisions made). He was ALWAYS available and made me feel like I was his only client, even though I knew I wasn't. Jason is more than my architect; he has truly become a family member (the kind you don' t mind when they stop by unannounced). If you're looking for just a "good" architect, Jason is out of your league. I recommend him for homeowners who, like me, wanted near perfection. I certainly found that and more in Jason, and he was worth every single penny I paid for his services. Any and every renovation I do will always begin with Jason.

My wife and I are incredibly happy with our new porch, designed by the talented and professional…read moreKurt West. It was a modest project as far as home remodeling projects go, but Kurt still gave us his full and undivided attention, which meant a lot to us. He patiently answered and provided a quick response to our (many!) questions about the design and construction process, personally visited with us on multiple occasions to go over draft designs and flooring/roofing/coloring samples, and was extremely helpful in working with our structural engineer and construction contractor (since we had some foundation and drainage issues that were also being repaired). His design advice, based on his many years of experience, was superb, and he actually ended up saving us tens of thousands of dollars based on his input on our concurrent foundation/drainage project. Kurt is a true artist, and a really nice guy as well. He did an amazing job for us, and we can't wait to work with him again on our next remodeling project. Thank you, Kurt!

From the owner: West Workshop Architects is an award-winning contemporary architecture and design studio focusing…read moreon residential, commercial and public art projects. Kurt West, a registered Architect, founded the firm in 2017 and provides leadership in project design and firm operations. The firm's collaborative design process translates clients' desires into unique, practical and enduring solutions that exceed customer expectations. The firm operates offices in Alexandria, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina.

We had Wilder Works (small renovation division of Anthony Wilder) do a bathroom make over and WOW,…read morewe couldn't be happier. On time, on budget, excellent craftsman, clean, neat, I can't say enough good things. Our bathroom literally looks brand new. I think Anthony Wilder's team performed magic and we couldn't be more pleased. Thanks Team!

Both Anthony Wilder Design/Build and their Wilder Works smaller projects general contractor spent…read morehours with us trying to define the right scope of work for our house in Cleveland Park. We ended up selling the house before we could start the work, but I strongly recommend their design capabilities, attentiveness, and depth of knowledge of construction. If you are a busy person, and don't have time to oversee the construction yourself, this is the group for you!