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District Home Design

5.00(
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District Home Design

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Transform your home with confidence—serving the DC and Maryland areas, we are a full-service remodeling company with over 20 years of expert craftsmanship. Whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, basement, or any single or multi-room project, we bring your vision to life with precision and care. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, our mission is to make your remodeling experience smooth, stress-free, and truly exceptional. Trusted by countless clients and built on referrals, we pride ourselves on delivering results that exceed expectations every time. Ready to elevate your home? Let’s create something amazing together.

"Cristian and Jessica were wonderful to work with. They worked with me on solutions when our original plan wasn't possible and the result is excellent."

Michelle M on March 2024

Transform your home with confidence—serving the DC and Maryland areas, we are a full-service remodeling company with over 20 years of expert craftsmanship. Whether it’s your kitchen, bathroom, basement, or any single or multi-room project, we bring your vision to life with precision and care. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, our mission is to make your remodeling experience smooth, stress-free, and truly exceptional. Trusted by countless clients and built on referrals, we pride ourselves on delivering results that exceed expectations every time. Ready to elevate your home? Let’s create something amazing together.

"Cristian and Jessica were wonderful to work with. They worked with me on solutions when our original plan wasn't possible and the result is excellent."

Michelle M on March 2024


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D. Fuentes Painting

4.71(
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D. Fuentes Painting

4.71(
108
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
18 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

D. Fuentes painting 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.

"10/10! From start to finish, I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend D. Fuentes Painting for all types of home projects. They are knowledgeable, professional, punctual, polite, speedy, fairly priced, trustworthy, and very kind. I’m so glad I found them and will definitely be using their services for all of my future home projects! Thank you so much! "

Kate S on January 2025

D. Fuentes painting 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.

"10/10! From start to finish, I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend D. Fuentes Painting for all types of home projects. They are knowledgeable, professional, punctual, polite, speedy, fairly priced, trustworthy, and very kind. I’m so glad I found them and will definitely be using their services for all of my future home projects! Thank you so much! "

Kate S on January 2025


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Home Breakthrough LLC

4.77(
160
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Home Breakthrough LLC

4.77(
160
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

Home Breakthrough is a local, family owned home remodeling business. Francisco and Honika Victoriano, combine old-word craftsmanship with contemporary building techniques to create extraordinary new living spaces. They take great pride in the home renovation work they do. The remodeling contractors at Home Breakthrough have a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction and home renovation projects, working with diligence and honesty. The Victorianos have built their remodeling business & reputation over the years by providing excellent work at highly competitive prices. 14-15 workers. Cost is determined by the job. Free design consultations. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email. Award winning .

"I have been using the team at home breakthrough for years. At this point they fully remodeled my basement including adding a new bathroom/wet bar. As well as a huge overhaul of my main floor bath and laundry room. The quality of their work is outstanding. I also love their quote structure. They start with a labor number and give you an idea of what materials will cost but it’s essentially a chose your own adventure on how high end you want to go on features etc and they are very helpful to guide you on the way as well as have great experts to point you to on cabinets, fixtures, tile, countertops etc to help you achieve your vision. Look forward to having them back for my next project!"

Scott A on March 2025

Home Breakthrough is a local, family owned home remodeling business. Francisco and Honika Victoriano, combine old-word craftsmanship with contemporary building techniques to create extraordinary new living spaces. They take great pride in the home renovation work they do. The remodeling contractors at Home Breakthrough have a strong reputation for delivering high quality construction and home renovation projects, working with diligence and honesty. The Victorianos have built their remodeling business & reputation over the years by providing excellent work at highly competitive prices. 14-15 workers. Cost is determined by the job. Free design consultations. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email. Award winning .

"I have been using the team at home breakthrough for years. At this point they fully remodeled my basement including adding a new bathroom/wet bar. As well as a huge overhaul of my main floor bath and laundry room. The quality of their work is outstanding. I also love their quote structure. They start with a labor number and give you an idea of what materials will cost but it’s essentially a chose your own adventure on how high end you want to go on features etc and they are very helpful to guide you on the way as well as have great experts to point you to on cabinets, fixtures, tile, countertops etc to help you achieve your vision. Look forward to having them back for my next project!"

Scott A on March 2025


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Elite Home Remodeling Group

5.00(
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Elite Home Remodeling Group

5.00(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
32 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

At Elite Home Remodeling Group, LLC, we specialize in Kitchen and Bath Remodeling--is your premier remodeling company for all your home improvement needs. With over 14 years in the industry, we are dedicated to success and looking forward to doing business with you.

"Elite remodeling did an amazing job on my mother's DC home. They performed a complete interior and exterior remodel - all bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living and dining room, hardwood floors, front and back porch remodel. In addition, they installed all the appliances - kitchen and laundry appliances. They worked efficiently, professionally, and resolved any issues that were unknown to me. I would highly recommend them for any job- in particular in the DMV area. They are One stop shop - capable of resolving Plumbing, electrical, and carpentry and construction issues. They are professional and trustworthy. Once again, I highly, highly recommend them. Diane M. Benjamin (DC Home Owner)"

Diane B on November 2025

At Elite Home Remodeling Group, LLC, we specialize in Kitchen and Bath Remodeling--is your premier remodeling company for all your home improvement needs. With over 14 years in the industry, we are dedicated to success and looking forward to doing business with you.

"Elite remodeling did an amazing job on my mother's DC home. They performed a complete interior and exterior remodel - all bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living and dining room, hardwood floors, front and back porch remodel. In addition, they installed all the appliances - kitchen and laundry appliances. They worked efficiently, professionally, and resolved any issues that were unknown to me. I would highly recommend them for any job- in particular in the DMV area. They are One stop shop - capable of resolving Plumbing, electrical, and carpentry and construction issues. They are professional and trustworthy. Once again, I highly, highly recommend them. Diane M. Benjamin (DC Home Owner)"

Diane B on November 2025


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Ossa Contracting Group

5.00(
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Ossa Contracting Group

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
79 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality interior and exterior carpentry, deckbuilding, home addition and structural services. We can also help with home repairs including painting, drywall and other smaller projects around the home. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project with which we are involved. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"great service"

Marcia S on November 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality interior and exterior carpentry, deckbuilding, home addition and structural services. We can also help with home repairs including painting, drywall and other smaller projects around the home. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project with which we are involved. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"great service"

Marcia S on November 2025


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BST Design and Build

4.84(
19
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BST Design and Build

4.84(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

BST Design and Build specializes in unique, high-quality kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as well as other home improvements such as basement finishing, home additions, and comprehensive renovation projects. We are not an only an experienced general contractor but also cabinet, countertop and flooring store and we provide complete remodeling&renovation service to our customers from initial planning to final installation. As BST Design and Build, we provide quality cabinets, cutting-edge designs, unrivaled prices, outstanding customer service, and a stress-free construction process to our customers. With a combination of a charming showroom atmosphere and our expertise in construction, our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional service & performance by every member of the design and construction team.

"We had a great experience with BST Design & Build. The project was scoped out, started on time and took about 5 weeks which was in the estimated 4-6 week schedule. During the project, questions were answered and the onsite team was very responsive to our wishes, even being creative to ensure our needs were addressed. We couldn’t have been happier with the onsite project lead, Abi. The site was keep clean each day and the end result looks great!"

Callie E on March 2024

BST Design and Build specializes in unique, high-quality kitchen and bathroom remodeling, as well as other home improvements such as basement finishing, home additions, and comprehensive renovation projects. We are not an only an experienced general contractor but also cabinet, countertop and flooring store and we provide complete remodeling&renovation service to our customers from initial planning to final installation. As BST Design and Build, we provide quality cabinets, cutting-edge designs, unrivaled prices, outstanding customer service, and a stress-free construction process to our customers. With a combination of a charming showroom atmosphere and our expertise in construction, our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional service & performance by every member of the design and construction team.

"We had a great experience with BST Design & Build. The project was scoped out, started on time and took about 5 weeks which was in the estimated 4-6 week schedule. During the project, questions were answered and the onsite team was very responsive to our wishes, even being creative to ensure our needs were addressed. We couldn’t have been happier with the onsite project lead, Abi. The site was keep clean each day and the end result looks great!"

Callie E on March 2024


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D & H Demolition, LLC

5.00(
11
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D & H Demolition, LLC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
448 local quotes requested

Leading the industry by providing a comprehensive service to residential & commercial clients in need of selective & structural demolition , hazardous material abatement and disposal , as well as mold remediation services. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent job excellent people"

Denise W on June 2025

Leading the industry by providing a comprehensive service to residential & commercial clients in need of selective & structural demolition , hazardous material abatement and disposal , as well as mold remediation services. Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent job excellent people"

Denise W on June 2025


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Kozan Construction, LLC

4.75(
28
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Kozan Construction, LLC

4.75(
28
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
12 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

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!

"OK, so Mr. Frank was very professional. All his team was very professional, very polite. They were on time and they went far and beyond of what they were supposed to do and did not charge me more than what they said, so I am very very very satisfied with the work that Frank did, and I wanted to thank him team for being so wonderful and such a great People, we don’t get that anymore in America, but he definitely gave me that. And I’m so happy that I hired him. I had five different people that I got proposals from, and I called all of them multiple times to check on things. And definitely Frank. He definitely made this right. So if anybody needs a Plumber, that’s the guy needs to be hired once again. Thank you very much for all your services. And I recommend Frank to anyone that needs plumbing work done Thank You,"

eddie j on December 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!

"OK, so Mr. Frank was very professional. All his team was very professional, very polite. They were on time and they went far and beyond of what they were supposed to do and did not charge me more than what they said, so I am very very very satisfied with the work that Frank did, and I wanted to thank him team for being so wonderful and such a great People, we don’t get that anymore in America, but he definitely gave me that. And I’m so happy that I hired him. I had five different people that I got proposals from, and I called all of them multiple times to check on things. And definitely Frank. He definitely made this right. So if anybody needs a Plumber, that’s the guy needs to be hired once again. Thank you very much for all your services. And I recommend Frank to anyone that needs plumbing work done Thank You,"

eddie j on December 2025


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D. Fuentes Painting

4.79(
98
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D. Fuentes Painting

4.79(
98
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
55 local quotes requested

D. Fuentes painting 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.

"Very professional and very high quality."

Teryal T on May 2025

D. Fuentes painting 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.

"Very professional and very high quality."

Teryal T on May 2025

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Washington DC, DC

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.

The Washington DC, DC homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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