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Ascend Design Build

About us

If you are looking for the most reliable, trustworthy, and reputable general contractor servicing Potomac, Bethesda & Chevy Chase, MD, you have found the right contracting company. Ascend specializes in additions, large scale remodeling projects and design/build projects including custom built homes. We also do kitchen and bathroom remodeling, sunroom, garage, screened porch and deck projects. Call today to consult with our residential expert!

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
12 years of experience

Services we offer

Additions, Bathroom, Kitchens, Basements, Detached and Attached Garages, Remodels, Sunrooms, Screened Porches & Decks

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.818 Reviews
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Wayne C.
Jul 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ascend Design Build did a great job. They were professional and honest.

Jay J.
Jul 2021
5.0
$210,000
This project involved opening up the kitchen, living, and dining rooms into a larger open plan space, and a full remodel of two bathrooms, including expanding the master bathroom. Since the house is from the 1950s, there were inevitably some other maintenance items added during the course of the project, including a chimney repair. Majid was quick to perform a walkthrough of the existing house, provide design recommendations to help accomplish the project goal, and provide an estimate for the work. The permitting process went by without any hassles and the project was able to start on schedule. Majid was great to work with throughout the project, and was quick to address any unforeseen conditions or material procurement issues so that we could maintain control of the project costs and schedule. In the end, my family was incredibly pleased with the results and loves running around in our new space.

Jessica L.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150,000
Majid and his team did a superior job on our sunroom addition. From start to finish, Majid delivered on our vision. His team showed up promptly every morning and worked very hard throughout the day. Majid personally checked on their progress at least once and sometimes twice a day. He always answered our emails and texts promptly. When problems arose, as they do with any renovation, he worked with us to rectify the problem. In the end we couldnà ¢à  à  t be any happier with the finished product; we just love it. We wholeheartedly recommend Ascend!

Milo M.
Mar 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
Majid quickly responded to my job request for a screened porch and was very professional from our first meeting. He provided quotes for two different project scopes we were considering to help us decide. He quickly mobilized a team and began work after we signed the paperwork. Majid provided us with daily updates as his team worked on the project. The team worked through inclement weather at times and did a fantastic job on our porch. The entire project was completed within the time frame originally quoted without any surprises or cost overruns. We would highly recommend Ascend.

Chris A.
Feb 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a nice job on our hardy plank siding. Good communication. Kept things pretty clean. Would recommend to a neighbor.

Wiley H.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150,000
Ascend are consulate pros. Majid did an excellent job of setting expectations, and of communicating with us throughout the process. We live across the continent from where the project was happening, but I never felt like I wondered where the project stood. We got regular (usually daily) updates with photos and video, and clear progress reports on each milestone. They were on top of everything that they could control to get our project done well and quickly.

Elliott A.
Dec 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ascend construction is the pinnacle of professionalism. I had a total home remodel that needed to be completed while I was unable to be in the state. The owner was an excellent communicator with pictures and emails at the end of every day. When ever we hit a road block the owner presented the problem, then presented me with fixes for every problem. He is very knowledgeable in his craft when it comes to code and craftsmanship, his subs are highly skilled and clean. I highly recommend Ascend, they will shoot you straight, not sugar coat it, get the job done, and done correctly. I only had a few minor call backs, to which they quickly handled. I also had very little change orders for a project this size due to the attention to detail before the job began. I was alerted to where I would have issues and how I could remedy said issues. I love my new home and my family will enjoy it for years to come! 10/10 would recommend Ascend Construction to anyone else!

Joshua P.
Dec 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Majid kept me in the loop, indulged my nitpicky changes, and kept the project on time. Excellent experience.

Joseph H.
Feb 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
.Very professional, honest, great communication skills. Highly recommended

Lenore C.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$78,000
Ascend is by far the best construction company that I have used over more than 50 years of home building and reconstruction. When my roof, deck and several rooms were severely damaged by a falling tree. Majid was flexible and creative in working with us to design the renovation projects and wonderful on follow through in managing his excellent construction crews. Their work was meticulous and our home is now better than it was before. I was most impressed that Majid responded creatively to our new ideas for modifications as the project proceeded and still managed to finish everything on time and on cost. I give his Ascend Construction Company my highest recommendations. He and his crews are the best that I have ever encountered.l

Tori F.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Susan E.
Nov 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
This project of replacing a 43 year old pre-treated wood deck had its ups and downs, but Ascend worked with me through the sequence of challenges, beyond our control. First, after removing the decking, we discovered that the substructure of pilings, and support beams were rotting. Secondly, once the deck support was removed, we discovered old termite damage that needed trench termite treatment. Third, then we discovered a raccoon entrance to my crawlspace. And the fourth problem was the relocation of a dry vent that ran under the old decking, which was in violation of county code. So, fortunately for Termite insurance, we had the whole north side of house treated. And then a trapper was hired to trap, remove the raccoons, and then seal their entrance. Ascend worked patiently with all this interim scheduling of termite treatment and trapping and dry vent removal. However, one more major disruption was when Ascend discovered that the county could not find a land/house survey that was updated since the house was built in the 1960's. So, I had to hire a survey company to resurvey my house and property lines. After all this disruption to the deck schedule, Ascend was finally able to build a gorgeous trapezoidal pebble grey Trex deck, with all new ground-contact treated support beams, new pilings, and metal horizontal rail, painted to match the pebble grey of the decking. They also permanently sealed the raccoon entrance to the crawl space, and refloored my outdoor deck closet. Ascend was very responsive to text messages. The deck looks great. I am pleased.

Tiago S.
Sep 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80,000
Our experience with Ascend was all smooth sailing from the process of hammering out a scope of work to getting the estimate finalized, to designing what we were looking for. The build out of our three new bathrooms, walk-in closet, redesign of the kitchen, garden landscaping and new drainage, and various other simultaneous projects went without a hitch. Majid always kept us in the loop about what they had done, what they were doing and what they were going to do at very point of the process. The new portico Ascend designed and built at the front entrance looks so great it feels like it has always been there. We recommend Ascend without any hesitation. The final product was so fantastic that our house sold in less than 48 hours after being on the market recently.

Marcy M.
Sep 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145,000
Majid is an excellent project manager. Ascend has an excellent crews, they finished the job on schedule and I love my new garage. They communicated every step of the way about the schedule, the material choices and any budget changes. They are so good, I am planning on hiring them to finish my basement. These are guys are really the best.

Mauro M.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very good experience. As an architect, I deal with many contractors. This is the best ! Mauro Mujica-Parodi, AIA

Jon B.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul D.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
They did quality work. Majid was always available and communicative. Really cared about the product.

Robert R.
May 2017
1.5
Quality work. Great communication and they always showed up on time___Follow-up:I originally gave this company a 5 star rating based on their work and timeliness. Unfortunately when there was an issue they have ignored my phone calls and made promises that they have not lived up to. The project was originally done in April and now it is the end of July. I am baffled that the owner hounded me for a review when they initially finished but now has decided to ignore my request for a fix that even the owner of this business had noticed was a problem. My patience is running thin. I find it hard to believe that they will not have the courtesy to return phone calls, text messages or emails.
Response from Ascend Design Build
"My apologies to Robert if we did not meet his expectations and satisfaction. We tried to speak with him and meet him at his property but there seemed to be some kind of miscommunication about the timing of the our meeting. There is indeed a problem with one of the gables which is not our doing. My job site foreman had informed Robert of the fact that framing and sheathing was in consistent in this area with the norms and IRC code. My foreman was told by the owner to go ahead and install the siding anyhow. I was not aware of this until recently. I am more than willing to remedy the situation as to the best of our abilities considering the existing field conditions. Please note that these field conditions were not visible at the moment of estimating and should've been addressed once discovered after removal of the previous siding. But before we can remedy the field conditions, the homeowner would have needed to give a verbal agreement to job foreman or written agreement to Ascend. Again, my sincere apologies to Robert and I am always available to discuss how we can remedy this situation."

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FAQ

Ascend Design Build is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

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Ascend Design Build accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Ascend Design Build does not offer free project estimates.

No, Ascend Design Build does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Ascend Design Build does not offer emergency services.

No, Ascend Design Build does not offer warranties.