Character Companies: Crafting Excellence in Construction The driving force behind Character Companies dedicated to a reputation for turning construction dreams into reality. At Character Companies we don't just build; we craft. Our unwavering commitment to precision, innovation, and superior craftsmanship has made us the trusted choice for residential and commercial construction projects in Alexandria, VA and beyond. From homes to renovations and expansions, our residential expertise brings your vision to life, ensuring perfection in every detail. Our portfolio includes, kitchens, bathrooms, house renovations, and home additions - delivered on time and within budget. Our projects are tailored to meet your needs ensures that each project reflects your vision and specifications. With 7 years of industry experience, Character Companies brings unparalleled expertise to every project.
"We recently had the unfortunate experience of working with Character Companies Inc., and as government civil servants and veterans, we were deeply disappointed. The price of renovating two bathrooms and installing new LVP flooring at $70K (original quote: $84K) seemed excessive, but we hoped that the quality of service would justify the cost. Sadly, that was not the case, and it has cost us the chance to rent out our home while we are deployed to Iraq. From start to finish, the experience was a nightmare. The project management was abysmal, with multiple delays that extended the timeline one month beyond the agreed schedule. It took over two months to do just two bathrooms and replace flooring when the original timeline was four weeks. This company demonstrated a shocking lack of professionalism and accountability throughout the process. The design work was utterly incompetent, failing to conform to the existing plumbing structure in our bathrooms. The contractor disregarded our repeated attempts to bring attention to design flaws and forced the installation of bathroom vanities by performing a â carpentry fixâ that left us with two top drawers sealed shut, one bottom drawer with a cutout, and one fully functional drawer. One month after installation, one vanity separated from the wall and had to be reattached. Our allegations of Character charging us for high-end fixtures and installing cheaper ones were ignored. The final straw was the damage done to our marble floors. Instead of offering a repair or replacement, the contractor covered it with LVP and then charged us at the end of the project for the extra costs of the LVP that they incurred to cover up the damage! This was deceitful and completely unacceptable. The CEOâ s disregard for customer satisfaction and maintaining basic work standards is unforgivable. The only thing he did well was apologize profusely, not caring about fixing any problems. During a phone call, he admitted that our project was a â dumpster fireâ yet didnâ t offer any concessions. We strongly advise anyone considering Character Companies Inc. to stay far away. Their poor project management, substandard design, shoddy craftsmanship, and unprofessional conduct have left us with a costly mess that will take more time and money to fix. Protect yourself and go with an experienced, reputable company."
CHAD P on August 2024
Character Companies: Crafting Excellence in Construction The driving force behind Character Companies dedicated to a reputation for turning construction dreams into reality. At Character Companies we don't just build; we craft. Our unwavering commitment to precision, innovation, and superior craftsmanship has made us the trusted choice for residential and commercial construction projects in Alexandria, VA and beyond. From homes to renovations and expansions, our residential expertise brings your vision to life, ensuring perfection in every detail. Our portfolio includes, kitchens, bathrooms, house renovations, and home additions - delivered on time and within budget. Our projects are tailored to meet your needs ensures that each project reflects your vision and specifications. With 7 years of industry experience, Character Companies brings unparalleled expertise to every project.
"We recently had the unfortunate experience of working with Character Companies Inc., and as government civil servants and veterans, we were deeply disappointed. The price of renovating two bathrooms and installing new LVP flooring at $70K (original quote: $84K) seemed excessive, but we hoped that the quality of service would justify the cost. Sadly, that was not the case, and it has cost us the chance to rent out our home while we are deployed to Iraq. From start to finish, the experience was a nightmare. The project management was abysmal, with multiple delays that extended the timeline one month beyond the agreed schedule. It took over two months to do just two bathrooms and replace flooring when the original timeline was four weeks. This company demonstrated a shocking lack of professionalism and accountability throughout the process. The design work was utterly incompetent, failing to conform to the existing plumbing structure in our bathrooms. The contractor disregarded our repeated attempts to bring attention to design flaws and forced the installation of bathroom vanities by performing a â carpentry fixâ that left us with two top drawers sealed shut, one bottom drawer with a cutout, and one fully functional drawer. One month after installation, one vanity separated from the wall and had to be reattached. Our allegations of Character charging us for high-end fixtures and installing cheaper ones were ignored. The final straw was the damage done to our marble floors. Instead of offering a repair or replacement, the contractor covered it with LVP and then charged us at the end of the project for the extra costs of the LVP that they incurred to cover up the damage! This was deceitful and completely unacceptable. The CEOâ s disregard for customer satisfaction and maintaining basic work standards is unforgivable. The only thing he did well was apologize profusely, not caring about fixing any problems. During a phone call, he admitted that our project was a â dumpster fireâ yet didnâ t offer any concessions. We strongly advise anyone considering Character Companies Inc. to stay far away. Their poor project management, substandard design, shoddy craftsmanship, and unprofessional conduct have left us with a costly mess that will take more time and money to fix. Protect yourself and go with an experienced, reputable company."
CHAD P on August 2024
3D Design Space was established in 1992 Specializing in Additions, Major Renovations, Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement, Garage Remodels, design, and architectural services in Northern Virginia. Quality customer service and workmanship is a number one priority of 3D Design Space. We are fully insured and licensed.
"An amazing, super nice guy to work with...great communication and design ideas. I've never seen someone (and his crew) work so hard to complete a job! I would hire again in a heartbeat."
Melissa E on July 2015
3D Design Space was established in 1992 Specializing in Additions, Major Renovations, Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement, Garage Remodels, design, and architectural services in Northern Virginia. Quality customer service and workmanship is a number one priority of 3D Design Space. We are fully insured and licensed.
"An amazing, super nice guy to work with...great communication and design ideas. I've never seen someone (and his crew) work so hard to complete a job! I would hire again in a heartbeat."
Melissa E on July 2015
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They replaced my beaten wooden deck with a new composite one. The price was more than fair after shopping around. What I liked from the experience was the cleanliness and speed. Everything we agreed on they did in timely manner."
Charlie H on October 2023
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They replaced my beaten wooden deck with a new composite one. The price was more than fair after shopping around. What I liked from the experience was the cleanliness and speed. Everything we agreed on they did in timely manner."
Charlie H on October 2023
U.S. Builders is led by a German-trained architect who considers high craftsmanship, careful attention to detail and client satisfaction a paramount of his business. With more than 30 years of trade general construction experience, U.S. Builders serves residential and commercial clients in Washington DC and Northern Virginia, focusing on quality, design and value. U.S. Builders handles each phase of your custom home building or remodeling project, coordinating timing and workflow to ensure a timely completion. Services include roof and gutters (replacement and repair), windows,doors, powder rooms, elegant custom baths, in-law suites, master bedrooms, kitchen updates, fireplaces, bars, decks, garages, additions, finishing basements & attics or re-designing any interior or exterior space. Please visit our website and contact us to learn about the variety of options available for your project within your time and budget.
"I would HIGHLY recommend US builders for any home remodeling project. I saw the quality of their work when they did a total kitchen remodel for my neighbor. The quality was top notch so I hired them to repair the outside and inside of my home when a car, traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the front of our home. Workmanship is superb, they arrive on time, have the skills and resources to do the job, and they clean up at the end of every day. They same workers were at the job site start to finish, they could easily problem solve unique issues. They repaired and painted drywall, put on new siding and new windows, replaced ceramic tile in the foyer, and "sistered" support beams around the stairwell. PLUS they worked seamlessly with the insurance company!!!!"
mark d on May 2024
U.S. Builders is led by a German-trained architect who considers high craftsmanship, careful attention to detail and client satisfaction a paramount of his business. With more than 30 years of trade general construction experience, U.S. Builders serves residential and commercial clients in Washington DC and Northern Virginia, focusing on quality, design and value. U.S. Builders handles each phase of your custom home building or remodeling project, coordinating timing and workflow to ensure a timely completion. Services include roof and gutters (replacement and repair), windows,doors, powder rooms, elegant custom baths, in-law suites, master bedrooms, kitchen updates, fireplaces, bars, decks, garages, additions, finishing basements & attics or re-designing any interior or exterior space. Please visit our website and contact us to learn about the variety of options available for your project within your time and budget.
"I would HIGHLY recommend US builders for any home remodeling project. I saw the quality of their work when they did a total kitchen remodel for my neighbor. The quality was top notch so I hired them to repair the outside and inside of my home when a car, traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the front of our home. Workmanship is superb, they arrive on time, have the skills and resources to do the job, and they clean up at the end of every day. They same workers were at the job site start to finish, they could easily problem solve unique issues. They repaired and painted drywall, put on new siding and new windows, replaced ceramic tile in the foyer, and "sistered" support beams around the stairwell. PLUS they worked seamlessly with the insurance company!!!!"
mark d on May 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Here at District Renovations LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"I'm so happy with the work Alex, Kevin and the team did! Alex provided quotes, and high quality work in a very timely manner. The details are really beautiful, and I am especially pleased with the quality of cabinetry, painting, and most of all the beveling on the quartz counters! I had three bathrooms done and the painting jobs were crisp and the cabinetry is elegant. Alex gives very honest opinions on options and details."
Adriana M on March 2025
Here at District Renovations LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"I'm so happy with the work Alex, Kevin and the team did! Alex provided quotes, and high quality work in a very timely manner. The details are really beautiful, and I am especially pleased with the quality of cabinetry, painting, and most of all the beveling on the quartz counters! I had three bathrooms done and the painting jobs were crisp and the cabinetry is elegant. Alex gives very honest opinions on options and details."
Adriana M on March 2025
For many years, we have been providing unique high-performance work in Build new homes, Home additions, Kitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Basement remodeling, Outdoor living spaces, Screened Porches, Custom new garages, Sunrooms and Major Home renovations.
" I had an amazing experience with Nationals Home Design! They helped me expand both my kitchen and living room area, and the results exceeded my expectations. Patrick was especially impressive?he showed up every single day to ensure the project was progressing smoothly and efficiently. His dedication and attention to detail really set the tone for the whole team. I?m already planning to finish my basement soon, and I will absolutely be using Nationals Home Design again. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and hands-on renovation company!"
Ari C on June 2025
For many years, we have been providing unique high-performance work in Build new homes, Home additions, Kitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Basement remodeling, Outdoor living spaces, Screened Porches, Custom new garages, Sunrooms and Major Home renovations.
" I had an amazing experience with Nationals Home Design! They helped me expand both my kitchen and living room area, and the results exceeded my expectations. Patrick was especially impressive?he showed up every single day to ensure the project was progressing smoothly and efficiently. His dedication and attention to detail really set the tone for the whole team. I?m already planning to finish my basement soon, and I will absolutely be using Nationals Home Design again. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and hands-on renovation company!"
Ari C on June 2025
At Installation Services, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"We will recommend Installation Services LLC, to anyone who is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and honest contractor. It is not easy to find a high-quality/ price service company these days. Corrine, Bud, and their team from the start to the end of our project were very professional, committed, and honest. We didn't experience any hard times with Installation Services LLC's team during any phase of our project, which was an unfinished basement. We are so happy with the service done. Moreover, Bud confirmed the two-year warranty, that it's hard to get it with a contractor. Thank you!"
Majda K on October 2023
At Installation Services, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.
"We will recommend Installation Services LLC, to anyone who is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and honest contractor. It is not easy to find a high-quality/ price service company these days. Corrine, Bud, and their team from the start to the end of our project were very professional, committed, and honest. We didn't experience any hard times with Installation Services LLC's team during any phase of our project, which was an unfinished basement. We are so happy with the service done. Moreover, Bud confirmed the two-year warranty, that it's hard to get it with a contractor. Thank you!"
Majda K on October 2023
We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Kozan Construction, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Everything done perfectly as promised. Highly recommended."
Zhong Z on May 2025
We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Kozan Construction, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Everything done perfectly as promised. Highly recommended."
Zhong Z on May 2025
3DF LLC is a locally owned and operated company serving the Reston, VA area and surrounding communities. 3DF, LLC is a full service design & builder of your dream home and living environment. We can help expand your existing structure for you and your family to enjoy for years. Professional craftsmanship, reasonable rates, and friendly customer service. Call us now!
"Could not be happier with Jim's work. Remodeled master bath, kitchen, replaced front door, plus several other smaller tasks. Easy to work with. Has a talented eye for style and design. Kept me informed throughout the process. Has experience with the design board in my town (Reston). Never up-charged. I've recommended him to several neighbors already."
Brian B on August 2024
3DF LLC is a locally owned and operated company serving the Reston, VA area and surrounding communities. 3DF, LLC is a full service design & builder of your dream home and living environment. We can help expand your existing structure for you and your family to enjoy for years. Professional craftsmanship, reasonable rates, and friendly customer service. Call us now!
"Could not be happier with Jim's work. Remodeled master bath, kitchen, replaced front door, plus several other smaller tasks. Easy to work with. Has a talented eye for style and design. Kept me informed throughout the process. Has experience with the design board in my town (Reston). Never up-charged. I've recommended him to several neighbors already."
Brian B on August 2024
Converting an existing space into a laundry room is more affordable than building a new addition. While new additions start at $5,000, renovating an existing space for laundry use can begin at $1,300.
Your specific costs will depend on whether plumbing and electrical connections exist nearby, the quality of finishes you select, and whether any structural modifications are needed. Always budget extra for unexpected issues, particularly in older homes where hidden problems might surface during renovation.
The smallest practical size for a new laundry room addition is 35 square feet, which provides enough space for basic appliances and minimal storage. For renovations utilizing existing space, smaller footprints might work with space-saving solutions like stacked appliances.
A standard-sized laundry room of 60 square feet offers more comfort and functionality, allowing for counter space and storage cabinets. The optimal size depends on your household needs and available space.
Yes, adding a laundry room requires several permits, particularly for new additions. You'll need building permits, plus specific permits for electrical work, plumbing installations, and possibly HVAC modifications.
Requirements vary significantly by municipality, so consulting with your local building department before starting work is essential. Proceeding without proper permits can result in fines, mandatory removal of completed work, and complications when selling your property.
The timeline for completing a laundry room addition varies based on project complexity, contractor availability, and permit processing times. Factors that can extend the schedule include material delivery delays, weather conditions, and unforeseen structural issues discovered during construction.
Renovating an existing space often requires less time than building a completely new addition. Working with an experienced contractor who can coordinate various tradespeople efficiently helps keep your project on schedule.