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Design-build firms in Washington, DC

The 9 design-build firms from Google's results for Washington, DC, District of Columbia, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$5,500 – $26,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$53,000 – $159,000designed and built
Addition
$159,000 – $424,000designed and built
Washington, DC vs US
+6%above the US median

Licensing in District of Columbia. DC requires a home improvement contractor license from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP).

Number 1: Insite Remodeling

5.0(34)out of 5, from 34 reviewson GoogleBethesda, MD

Insite Remodeling is a design-build remodeler serving Upper Northwest Washington, DC, from its Bethesda base. Its designers and architects plan home renovations and present them through 3D virtual reality visuals before construction begins.

(301) 918-5441 4701 Sangamore Rd s142, Bethesda, MD 20816

Number 2: Home Remodeling in Washington, DC

4.9(43)out of 5, from 43 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Landis Architects | Builders is a Washington, DC design-build firm whose architects and builders handle custom home renovations, kitchens included. The firm has also extended its design-build work to Annapolis.

(202) 726-3777 7059 Blair Rd NW, Washington, DC 20012

Number 3: Sorg Design Architecture Firm

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Founded by architect Suman Sorg, Sorg is a Washington, DC architecture firm offering full design services. Its team of residential and commercial architects designs homes and commercial buildings with a focus on sustainable design.

(202) 796-7964 918 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Number 4: EL Studio

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

EL Studio is an architecture and design firm in Washington, DC. Its portfolio includes residential, commercial and institutional projects, and the studio also runs research, outreach and advocacy work alongside its design practice.

(202) 365-5798 1319 Naylor Ct NW, Washington, DC 20001

Number 5: Mc 3 Group

5.0(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleMcLean, VA

MC3 Group is a design-build firm based in McLean, Virginia.

(202) 599-7779 1308 Vincent Pl, McLean, VA 22101

Number 6: Case Design

4.7(25)out of 5, from 25 reviewson GoogleWashington, DC

Case Architects & Remodelers is a full-service home remodeling firm combining design and construction for homeowners across the DC region. Its designers and builders collaborate with clients on renovations planned around how each household lives.

(202) 556-2273 1327 14th St NW Ste 200, Washington, DC 20005

Number 7: Modern Luxury

No Google reviews yetWashington, DC

Modern Luxury is connected with design-build work in Washington, DC.

Number 8: Washington, D.C.

No Google reviews yetWashington, DC

Design-build firm with an office serving Washington, DC.

Number 9: We Design Build

No Google reviews yetWashington, DC

We Design Build is a Washington DC design-build company that carries home additions from first concept through construction. Its work centers on adding rooms and space to existing houses for growing families and homeowners who want more room without moving.

What design-build firms charge in Washington, DC

In Washington, DC, a design phase typically costs $5,500 – $26,500. Remodeling labor in Washington, DC runs about 6% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where District of Columbia or Washington, DC licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms washington dc", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Washington, DC: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.