Design and Build Companies in Chevy Chase Heights, PA

“Loved working with Charles Stern one the most talented & professional designers in the business! Definitely would recommend him for any project!”

“We recently completed a vacation home in Grand Lake with RJ Design Homes (Ryan Johnson) as our General Contractor. The home is ~4000 sf and the cost to build was >$1M. The design is what we are calling rustic elegance with exposed timbers, moss rock, rough sawn hardwood floors, etc. but with a balance of upper end travertine, slate, and alder. The quality of construction is exceptional and Ryan's attention to detail is really what sets him apart from other builders we interviewed. Beyond the build quality, Ryan was always doing research on design elements that we wanted to incorporate but were exceptionally expensive and either finding alternative options or building what we needed himself. One of the focal points of the house is a +30 ft moss rock fireplace that Ryan hand picked the stone for and is amazing. Many of the design touches were ones that he came up witwh along the way that really add to the house (live edge counter tops in the kitchen and bar area that tie into the timber beams and granite counters). There are three large timber trusses in the great room that he designed and built that are outstanding and a really a conversation piece and then the lower level has a custom stained/acid washed concrete that is beautiful. There were a number of challenges along the way between the architects design and the engineering that didn't always work correctly but Ryan was able to find a way to resolve the issues without compromising our vision for the house. As you can tell, we are extremely pleased with Ryan and how well our project turned out.”

“My wife and I lack the 'vision' needed to see the potential of an open space. A Google search led us to Pittsburgh Design and Remodeling, and we reached out to inquire about their basement design services. The design agreement consisted of an initial phone consultation, several 3D renderings (which were updated based on our feedback), and ultimately a neatly packaged pdf file with all of the information. Jeff (the owner) asked all the right questions to get the conversation started and paid close attention to our responses. He presented some interesting ideas that we otherwise would not have come up with. He is friendly, professional, and did exactly what we contracted him to do. We would highly recommend his design services. I should add that our agreement was for design services only. No actual work was performed on the basement so I cannot comment on that part of the business.”

“Marvista remodeled my 40 year old kitchen, replaced cabinets, counters, sinks, appliances, backsplash, and refinished the floor. Although the layout remained mostly the same, a few simple changes, designed by Marvista, created a cleaner line, more efficient use of space, and best of all, a designer look. I tend to get overwhelmed choosing designs and colors from the myriad options available. Marvista made all of that easy with their excellent guidance and good taste. The job took six weeks, the crew was professional, friendly, and pleasant to have in my home. I love my kitchen!”

“The Healey Company are excellent contractors. They are dedicated to quality, completely transparent in their billing/process and are delightful to work with. Everyone from Michael Healey himself, through our project manager Christine and Jim, the foreman on the job were communicative, willing to answer questions and happy to listen to our ideas and concerns. I'm a designer and was very concerned about finding a contractor who would be as concerned about the details as I was and be willing to discuss options--they have absolutely been willing to do this. They've also been very understanding about our need to work within a budget and and more than willing to explore alternatives. And the sub-contractors that they work with have been equally as responsible and communicative. I can't recommend them highly enough and we will engage them for our next remodeling project!!”

“Dena helped us decorate our newly finished bonus room and did an outstanding job. She is helping us with ongoing projects as well. She was recommended to us by friends who also used her and liked her work.”

“Connie answered our call and arrived the following week to meet us, learn of our plans for a kitchen makeover on our 1931 era Cape Cod home. With a rather small area and very little cabinetry, some drastic changes were needed to not only add more storage and nice work area, but also to update and bring the space and functionality up to current code compliance as well as improving the overall appearance. Any questions (and there were many) or changes we discussed, Connie was able to guide us through and provide reasonable and attractive solutions. Concerns with regards to cabinetry, construction or detailing costs were always addressed within 1 day. We had not less than 4 on site meetings before work began and once the demo began, she kept in touch with the contractor and stopped by frequently. This was the first time we have worked with a designer and were very pleased with the accuracy in measurements - the orders for cabinetry, crown molding countertops arrived on time and exactly as needed. Connie worked to find items, such as cabinet hardware, plumbing fixtures and ceramic tile that suited our budget. We would heartily recommend this designer for any home improvement project.”

“Prime1 Designs has completed many projects for my clients over the years. The quality and reliability are superior. Jeffrey Boden Realtor Northwood Realty Serivices”

“We worked closely with Bob Shelton and his team for a renovation of our outdoor space which included restructuring our deck, concrete work, outdoor lighting, and creating a modern privacy fence. He was one of the only contractors that we had met that was on time for every single appointment we had and he was always well prepared. After discussion of our ideas, he completely understood our style and our needs. He sent us a quote by the next day. He always kept us updated with the timeline and was available to us when we had questions and/or concerns. The carpenters on the job were courteous and professional and were able to answer our questions along the way. They also were on time everyday and worked extremely hard to complete. The work was completed on time and on budget for us. We love the way everything turned out and we can't recommend this company enough! We will definitely be working with Shelton in the future.”

“Excellent builder with customer focused professionals at every stage of construction -- they have the ability to make any customer's vision a reality”