Arlington, VA
Arlington remodeling — Cape Cods, colonials, and the homes between them.
From Donaldson Run brick colonials to Clarendon condos, Dzala remodels the full range of Arlington housing.
Arlington at a glance
- Drive from Tysons office
- 15 minutes
- Zip codes
- 22201, 22204, 22205, 22207, 22209
- Region
- Virginia
North Arlington — Lyon Village, Country Club Hills, Donaldson Run, Cherrydale — is defined by 1930s and 1940s brick colonials and Cape Cods on modest lots with mature tree canopy. These are homes that are hitting the 75 to 90-year mark, which means they are exactly at the age where original kitchens, bathrooms, electrical panels, and plumbing are due for comprehensive updates. South Arlington and the Clarendon-Ballston corridor have a more mixed housing stock — mid-century apartments, condominium conversions, and new construction replacing teardowns on corner lots. The Cape Cod on a North Arlington street and the Clarendon condo in a building with a freight elevator restriction are very different remodeling projects, and Dzala approaches them differently. In older Arlington homes, the estimate visit always includes an assessment of panel capacity and plumbing condition — because a kitchen remodel that requires a panel upgrade and galvanized pipe replacement has a materially different budget than one that does not.
Arlington architecture
What we have learned building in Arlington.
Typical home style
Brick colonials and Cape Cods (1930–1950) in North Arlington, mid-century split-levels and ranches (1950–1970) further west, and contemporary high-rise condos in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor.
Common challenges we design around
Original electrical panels (60-amp service) that need upgrade before major remodeling. Galvanized plumbing in pre-1960 homes. Older brick colonials with closed-plan layouts that owners want to open — requiring structural assessment before any wall comes down. Limited lot depth that constrains rear additions.
Permitting & HOA notes
Some Arlington communities (particularly newer developments in Crystal City and Pentagon City) have condo association rules governing renovation hours, freight elevator access, and noise. Older single-family neighborhoods in North Arlington typically have no HOA restrictions on interior remodeling.
Recent work in Arlington
Real projects, photographed where they were installed.
Most-asked-for in Arlington
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.
Second Story
Full second-story additions on Cape Cods, ranches, and colonials across Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Whole Home
Whole-home renovations in the DMV — gut-and-rebuild or phased multi-room programs across all trades.
Arlington FAQ
Questions specific to Arlington.
Can Dzala open up my 1940s Arlington colonial kitchen?
Yes — this is one of the most common Arlington projects. Opening the kitchen into the dining room requires a structural assessment of the wall, beam sizing, and a structural permit. Dzala handles the structural engineering, permit, and build.
My Arlington Cape Cod has a 60-amp electrical panel. Do I need to upgrade it before remodeling?
Yes, if the remodel adds circuits (dishwasher, microwave, hood, or additional kitchen circuits). Most kitchen remodels require a panel upgrade to 150 or 200 amps in older homes. Dzala coordinates the electrical work as part of the remodel.
Can you add a second story to my North Arlington Cape Cod?
In many cases, yes. The typical Arlington Cape Cod has a foundation that can carry a second story with modest reinforcement. Dzala assesses the foundation and framing at the estimate visit before designing any addition.
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