Alexandria, VA
Remodeling for Alexandria's layered housing history.
Old Town federal rowhouses, Rosemont colonials, Del Ray bungalows — Dzala draws for the architecture that is actually here.
Alexandria at a glance
- Drive from Tysons office
- 18 minutes
- Zip codes
- 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22314
- Region
- Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia is one of the most architecturally varied cities in the DMV. Old Town Alexandria has federal and Greek Revival rowhouses dating to the 1790s — among the oldest residential structures Dzala works in. Moving west into Rosemont and Beverley Hills, the housing stock shifts to 1920s and 1930s colonials and Tudor revivals on slightly larger lots. Del Ray and Arlandria, the neighborhoods east of Route 1, are dominated by 1940s and 1950s bungalows and Cape Cods, many of which have never had significant renovation work. Each zone requires a different approach: Old Town kitchens work around chimneys and load walls in spaces that predate plumbing; Del Ray projects often encounter knob-and-tube wiring and galvanized pipes that need replacement during remodeling. Dzala accounts for the electrical and plumbing conditions of older Alexandria housing stock before quoting any gut remodel.
Alexandria architecture
What we have learned building in Alexandria.
Typical home style
Federal and Greek Revival rowhouses in Old Town (pre-1860), colonials and Tudor revivals in Rosemont and Beverley Hills (1920–1945), Cape Cods and bungalows in Del Ray and Arlandria (1940–1960).
Common challenges we design around
Old Town historic district restrictions for any exterior work — interior remodeling is unrestricted but any facade change requires ARB approval. Del Ray bungalows frequently have knob-and-tube wiring and galvanized plumbing that must be addressed during remodeling. Older foundation conditions in pre-1920 Old Town homes. Narrow alley lots in Old Town that complicate rear additions.
Permitting & HOA notes
Old Town Alexandria is partly within the Old and Historic Alexandria District. Exterior modifications require approval from the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review. Interior renovations are not subject to ARB review.
Most-asked-for in Alexandria
Services we are most often booked for in this neighborhood.
Kitchen
Full kitchen remodels in the DMV — custom cabinetry, stone countertops, name-brand fixtures, and layout design.
Bathroom
Full bathroom remodels — tub-to-shower conversions, name-brand fixtures, porcelain tile, ADA-compliant layouts.
Bathroom Addition
Adding a bathroom where there was not one — full plumbing rough-in, structural framing, and finish.
Asbestos & Lead
Licensed asbestos and lead-paint abatement in the DMV — testing, abatement, certified disposal, and air clearance.
Alexandria FAQ
Questions specific to Alexandria.
Do you work in Old Town Alexandria historic district homes?
Yes. Interior remodeling in Old Town homes is unrestricted — the ARB only reviews exterior modifications. Dzala has completed kitchen and bathroom remodels in Old Town rowhouses dating to the 1820s.
My Del Ray bungalow has old wiring. Do I have to rewire during a kitchen remodel?
If you have knob-and-tube wiring, modern code requires that it be replaced in any area being opened up during renovation. For kitchen remodels, this typically means rewiring the kitchen circuit. Dzala coordinates the electrical work as part of the remodel scope.
Can you add a second bathroom to a Del Ray bungalow?
Yes — adding a bathroom to a Del Ray bungalow is a common Dzala project. The plumbing route assessment is the first step: we map the route to the existing stack at the estimate visit so the quote reflects the real scope.
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