Kitchen renovation firms in Northern VA

14 years ago

Hi, I'm new here and contemplating a total refresh of our 1988 house, including the kitchen and bathrooms and some other sprucing up. However, I want to do it on a budget becuase this is not my forever house and there is a limit as to what I am going to be able to recoup. That said, I suffer from high-end taste, so I have to get something mid range at least.

Does anyone have any advice on which firms to look at here in Northern VA- fairfax county- near Dulles Airport? I'd like someone who can help with the other projects too- bathrooms, putting in arches, stone fireplaces, etc.

Thank you!

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susie1010
14 years ago
Hi and welcome,

We are in MD, but we used Stuart Kitchens for our 70s kitchen reno. They have a showrooms in Northern Virginia, Bethesda, Severna Park, and Baltimore. They were great to work with and have options at every price range. Their employees and subcontractors were excellent. No pressure and no "nickel and diming" and everything was done on schedule. I know they do bathrooms, and their carpenter did a lot, but not sure about the rest.
adh673
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14 years ago
Susie, thanks SO MUCH for posting. I just am lost. In fact, we went out house hunting before the blizzard to see if that would be easier than renovating! :-) I will look into Stuart.
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jama123
14 years ago
Each year Washingtonian magazine puts out a list of some of the best kitchen design firms in the area - you might want to look at some of these firms.

Here is a link that might be useful: Washingtonian
capesunseting
14 years ago
We've used CarrMichael Construction, Mike Carr 703-926-2558. He works with a lot of high end clients and I met him through my interior designer. Fortunately for you, this economy is making guys like this competitive with the mid-range guys. I got four bids from different contractors and they all came in around the same price and I felt his level of work and experience dealing with picky, high end clients-- (I'm picky, but not high end; which makes some mid-range contractors roll their eyes at me and I didn't want to deal with that.)--was going to be the best fit for me. He's got a great personality and I haven't seen his feathers ruffled, even once, even with all my questions and minute attention to detail. Feel free to contact me privately if you want more info.
kippee
14 years ago
I used Charles R Wood Builders in Manassas. They were reasonably priced, did high quality work, were always dependable and responsive and were nice people as well. 703.368.5260
adh673
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for the info to all who responded. Did you also use a KD or did they do the design as well? I seem to have found all the places that charge 1500 for the design which is specific to their cabinets.
hazmatt
14 years ago
Hi adh -- We're using Southern Kitchens in Alexandria now, and they've been a pleasure to work with. However, they just do kitchen design (I suppose their cabinet lines could work in baths and closets too, but they wouldn't be able to help with fireplaces, etc.). Also, we're in the middle of new construction rather than renovation; and we're only partway in, so I don't have the post-finish-line reaction (which I think is the most telling).

Friends of mine have used Case -- their reaction was, really expensive to use but really good work and guaranteed no illegal subs (which was important to them; they're both lawyers). And another friend of mine is really, really happy with the work Bowers has done for her. She's used them at least three times in major additions/renovation projects to her house. Just the fact that she keeps going back to them is impressive, IMO. Many years ago we did some small renovation projects with a company called Sage and I was less than thrilled with the process and the outcome. I would certainly not have gone back to them for any further work (though it certainly may be that it was as much my fault as theirs -- it was the first renovation I'd done).

hope that helps...
archnista
14 years ago
Hi there,

You should try Pin Oak Group, a construction firm located in Chantilly, VA. They specialize in kitchen and bathroom renovations in the Northern VA area....they also have in-house design consultants that help you pick out all the product and come up with a design of the space (including floorplans, elevations). Whats great about them is that they arent a huge company, so customer service is a priority and becuase the designer and contractor are both in house, they work well together.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pin Oak Group
dancingcook
14 years ago
Hi, I used Chesapeake Kitchen Design in DC. They were really friendly, low-key, no pressure. And, they came to my house, drew drawings and gave ideas and prices all without a retainer! When I couldn't make up my mind, they said I should tack up the drawings and live with them for a while. Three years later, I went back to them. They pulled out their drawings, we modified them a bit, and now I have a lovely new kitchen! They do everything except paint. Good luck.

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