Option 1 Construction was built on a simple yet powerful philosophy: The Client Comes First. We provide the highest quality product with superior client-focused service. We are well known as one of the area's most trusted and experienced home improvement contracting firms. Our expertise and leadership will make your vision a reality - safely, within budget and on-schedule as pledged. Choosing Option 1 Construction guarantees that your project will turn out the way it was envisioned. We consistently deliver every project within an optimum timeframe, at an economical cost with high-quality and reliable service. Our full range of services include: > ROOFING, SIDING, EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS > Finished Basements > Remodeled Kitchens & Bathrooms > Custom Decks > Drywall Repairs and Custom Paint > HVAC Installation We have excelled in the industry and our experienced team is equipped to handle the complexity of your project. Let us bring our expertise to you!
"Would hire Robert and crew again and am actively recommending them based on my experience."
Eva W on May 2017
Option 1 Construction was built on a simple yet powerful philosophy: The Client Comes First. We provide the highest quality product with superior client-focused service. We are well known as one of the area's most trusted and experienced home improvement contracting firms. Our expertise and leadership will make your vision a reality - safely, within budget and on-schedule as pledged. Choosing Option 1 Construction guarantees that your project will turn out the way it was envisioned. We consistently deliver every project within an optimum timeframe, at an economical cost with high-quality and reliable service. Our full range of services include: > ROOFING, SIDING, EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS > Finished Basements > Remodeled Kitchens & Bathrooms > Custom Decks > Drywall Repairs and Custom Paint > HVAC Installation We have excelled in the industry and our experienced team is equipped to handle the complexity of your project. Let us bring our expertise to you!
"Would hire Robert and crew again and am actively recommending them based on my experience."
Eva W on May 2017
Cordova Painting is a family owned business founded by Levi Cordova in 2013. Levi has over 17 years of experience in the painting and remodeling industry. We are your one stop shop for all your home painting needs. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for our customers. We take great pride in our work with focus on detail. No project is too big or too small. Give us a call today for your next project!
Cordova Painting is a family owned business founded by Levi Cordova in 2013. Levi has over 17 years of experience in the painting and remodeling industry. We are your one stop shop for all your home painting needs. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for our customers. We take great pride in our work with focus on detail. No project is too big or too small. Give us a call today for your next project!
Troy is 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 are very professional and am very happy with their work."
Eileen P on May 2025
Troy is 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 are very professional and am very happy with their work."
Eileen P on May 2025
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.
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
United Capital Construction is an experienced, locally owned and operated Home Improvement provider serving Virginia homeowners. We offer a wide range of these services for residential and commercial properties. At United Capital Construction, we pride ourselves on being able to consistently give our clients unparalleled quality results at affordable prices without compromising quality of service and we strive to provide you with a higher quality by eliminating the need for you to perform detailed and time consuming tasks. Your time should be spent enjoying your family, friends, and participating in activities you enjoy not looking for a contractor to perform these services! We strive to gain customer trust and respect and create the project of your dreams. We believe referral is one major key of success so we hope you will send your friends to a screened and approved contractor like United Capital Construction.
"They did a beautiful job. They worked with us, they cleaned up after completing the job, very professional work and they conducted themselves very professionally. Would recommend them and used them again."
Michelle J on May 2025
United Capital Construction is an experienced, locally owned and operated Home Improvement provider serving Virginia homeowners. We offer a wide range of these services for residential and commercial properties. At United Capital Construction, we pride ourselves on being able to consistently give our clients unparalleled quality results at affordable prices without compromising quality of service and we strive to provide you with a higher quality by eliminating the need for you to perform detailed and time consuming tasks. Your time should be spent enjoying your family, friends, and participating in activities you enjoy not looking for a contractor to perform these services! We strive to gain customer trust and respect and create the project of your dreams. We believe referral is one major key of success so we hope you will send your friends to a screened and approved contractor like United Capital Construction.
"They did a beautiful job. They worked with us, they cleaned up after completing the job, very professional work and they conducted themselves very professionally. Would recommend them and used them again."
Michelle J on May 2025
You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!
"We recently had our kitchen remodeled by Upgrade Remodeling, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience. From start to finish, the process was smooth, efficient, and professional. The crews that came out were incredibly hardworking, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, respectful—both toward us and our home. What really impressed us was how organized and efficient the team was. They completed the entire kitchen remodel in just 5 days, which is remarkable considering the amount of work to be done. Every step of the way, they kept the space tidy and treated our home with care, which we truly appreciated. Our new kitchen looks fantastic, and we’re so glad we chose Upgrade Remodeling. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and courteous remodeling team. "
Walter B on June 2025
You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!
"We recently had our kitchen remodeled by Upgrade Remodeling, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience. From start to finish, the process was smooth, efficient, and professional. The crews that came out were incredibly hardworking, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, respectful—both toward us and our home. What really impressed us was how organized and efficient the team was. They completed the entire kitchen remodel in just 5 days, which is remarkable considering the amount of work to be done. Every step of the way, they kept the space tidy and treated our home with care, which we truly appreciated. Our new kitchen looks fantastic, and we’re so glad we chose Upgrade Remodeling. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and courteous remodeling team. "
Walter B on June 2025
A leading construction company in Northern VA focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our 20+ years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries collections of photos from previous construction projects can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide.
"Eco Power Works did a great job on my kitchen and bathroom renovation ! Daryl and John were very patient listening to my ideas. They brought in an architect who was reasonably priced and made suggestions to overall designs which I am so glad they did ! The project from Start to finish was on schedule which O was pleasantly surprised - these guys kept their words and their workers were always on time respectful of my property and time. I like that they always checked with me when they took major steps to double check that everyone was on the same page - they communicated every step of the way and were very careful to to do the job right. I really love the beautiful cabinets and marble countertops which were my dreams. I am so glad I hired these guys - they really did a great job overall - will definitely recommend them to my friends and neighbors !"
Jane _ on April 2025
A leading construction company in Northern VA focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our 20+ years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries collections of photos from previous construction projects can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide.
"Eco Power Works did a great job on my kitchen and bathroom renovation ! Daryl and John were very patient listening to my ideas. They brought in an architect who was reasonably priced and made suggestions to overall designs which I am so glad they did ! The project from Start to finish was on schedule which O was pleasantly surprised - these guys kept their words and their workers were always on time respectful of my property and time. I like that they always checked with me when they took major steps to double check that everyone was on the same page - they communicated every step of the way and were very careful to to do the job right. I really love the beautiful cabinets and marble countertops which were my dreams. I am so glad I hired these guys - they really did a great job overall - will definitely recommend them to my friends and neighbors !"
Jane _ on April 2025
Total Renovating LLC LLC, has been in business for years and growing strong. Please call Total Renovating LLC, for all your remodeling needs. We are the experts and for more than 5 years we have been the go-to remodeling company for your residential needs.
"I would like to recommend Total Renovating for your basement remodeling needs. They were extremely responsive on estimates and getting the work quickly started. All inspections were arranged and handled in a timely manner. The crew did excellent quality work and the basement looks great. Total Renovating exceeded my expectations. "
Brian W on February 2025
Total Renovating LLC LLC, has been in business for years and growing strong. Please call Total Renovating LLC, for all your remodeling needs. We are the experts and for more than 5 years we have been the go-to remodeling company for your residential needs.
"I would like to recommend Total Renovating for your basement remodeling needs. They were extremely responsive on estimates and getting the work quickly started. All inspections were arranged and handled in a timely manner. The crew did excellent quality work and the basement looks great. Total Renovating exceeded my expectations. "
Brian W on February 2025
Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.
In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle.
If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.
Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items.
Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.
Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating.
Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.
Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.