General Contractor Washington, DC

Many Washington, DC remodeling projects require permits. The exact requirements depend on the scope of work.

Projects involving additions, structural alterations, finished basements, new plumbing fixtures, electrical work, HVAC equipment, and many other construction activities may require permits through the DC Department of Buildings or other applicable agencies.

Axenia Construction can help coordinate permitting requirements associated with the construction scope.

For projects where permitting is part of our contracted scope, Axenia Construction can coordinate the construction-related permit process with the owner, design professionals, engineers, subcontractors, and applicable agencies.

Permit and inspection requirements vary by project, so these requirements are reviewed during preconstruction.

Yes. Axenia Construction offers design-build and design-construction coordination for Washington, DC projects.

This approach allows construction considerations such as budget, materials, scheduling, and constructability to be evaluated earlier in the design process.

Yes. Axenia Construction works on renovations involving older and historic-style Washington, DC properties, including row houses.

These projects may require special consideration for masonry construction, party walls, structural modifications, existing building systems, historic features, and site access.

When architectural, engineering, historic, or other professional services are required, we coordinate construction with the appropriate project professionals.

The cost of remodeling a Washington, DC home depends on the size of the property, scope of work, existing conditions, structural modifications, materials, design selections, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements.

A cosmetic renovation will typically require a very different budget than a complete gut renovation involving structural changes and replacement of major building systems.

Axenia Construction prepares project-specific estimates based on the plans, existing conditions, selections, and construction scope rather than relying solely on a generic cost-per-square-foot number.

Yes. Axenia Construction provides home addition construction in Washington, DC.

Projects can include rear additions, kitchen expansions, additional bedrooms, expanded living areas, and other residential additions.

Additions typically require architectural and structural planning as well as permitting before construction begins.

Some projects do. In particular, DC Department of Buildings requirements can trigger neighbor notification when construction involves work on a property line or party wall.

The requirements depend on the project’s scope and property conditions, so they should be evaluated during design and permitting.

Yes. Axenia Construction provides commercial remodeling and tenant build-out services in Washington, DC.

Projects can include offices, retail spaces, restaurants, professional spaces, interior renovations, tenant improvements, and other commercial construction.

Kitchen remodeling costs vary considerably depending on the size of the kitchen, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, finishes, and whether the existing layout will change.

Projects requiring wall removal, structural work, plumbing relocation, electrical upgrades, or extensive custom cabinetry will generally cost more than renovations that maintain the existing configuration.

We recommend establishing the desired scope and finish level before developing a realistic construction budget.