In-house design and permitting
Architectural drawings and permit applications handled by Dzala before demo starts.
Remodeling & Renovation
Remodeling done with the DMV in mind.
Cape Cods in Falls Church, colonials in McLean, rowhouses in Alexandria — Dzala draws and builds for the homes that are actually here.
At a glance
- Lead time
- 3–5 weeks
- Process
- Designer-led
- Materials
- Specified materials
- Service area
- DC, MD, VA
10+ years experience · across the DMV
Licensed & insured · certificates on request
Free estimates · itemized, in writing
In-house crews · no subcontractors on key trades
Remodeling a home in the DC area is different from remodeling in a sunbelt suburb. The houses are older, the lots are tighter, the HOA rules are stricter, and the cost of doing it twice is high. Dzala General Contractor has spent 10+ years working through exactly those constraints across Falls Church, McLean, Arlington, and the Maryland suburbs.
We handle every phase in-house: architectural design, permits, demolition, framing, MEP coordination, tile and finish work. That means one contract, one schedule, and one team that knows the job from the foundation up. We are a long-established DMV remodeling contractor and
Why Dzala
Why Dzala for your remodel
Most remodeling projects stall because the general contractor is coordinating five subcontractors who have never worked together. Dzala keeps key trades in-house and manages the rest under a single contract — which is how we hold schedules and finish what we start. Free written estimates, licensed and insured.
- Over a decade building in the DMV
- Free estimates, no pressure
- One team from design through final walkthrough
What you get
The details that separate a Dzala project from builder-grade alternatives.
Single-contract model
One contract covers design, demo, construction, and finish — no coordination gap between trades.
Name-brand fixtures and materials
Specified materials per project — no builder-grade substitutions.
ADA-compliant design available
Barrier-free showers, wider doorways, and grab-bar blocking where specified.
Free written estimates
Every estimate is itemized and in writing before any commitment is made.
Licensed and insured
Licensed and insured (certificates available on request).
Explore by program
Specific programs under remodeling & renovation.
Kitchen
Full kitchen remodels in the DMV — custom cabinetry, stone countertops, name-brand fixtures, and layout design.
ExploreBathroom
Full bathroom remodels — tub-to-shower conversions, name-brand fixtures, porcelain tile, ADA-compliant layouts.
ExploreBasement
Basement finishing and remodeling in the DMV — home theaters, in-law suites, recreation rooms, and wet bars.
ExploreBedroom
Bedroom remodels in the DMV — closet build-outs, ensuite additions, hardwood floors, and layout changes.
ExploreGarage
Garage-to-living-space conversions in Northern Virginia and Maryland — home offices, gyms, studios, and ADUs.
ExploreWhole Home
Whole-home renovations in the DMV — gut-and-rebuild or phased multi-room programs across all trades.
ExploreProcess
From first conversation to final install.
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Free consultation and on-site estimate (no commitment required)
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Architectural drawings and material selections
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Permit application and approval coordination
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Demolition and structural work
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MEP rough-in, inspections
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Finish work, fixtures, and punch-out
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Final walkthrough and owner sign-off
Materials
The finish library that lives in our DC showroom.
Sample everything full-size. Door samples, hardware, finish surfaces — not 4-inch swatches.
Visit the showroom- · Name-brand plumbing fixtures
- · Porcelain tile and ceramic sanitaryware
- · Natural stone slabs (including bookmatched cuts when specified)
- · Custom cabinetry with soft-close hardware
- · Porcelain and natural stone flooring
Recent work
Remodeling & Renovation we have shipped.
Reviews
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Every Dzala review is published and updated continuously on our Google Business Profile.
Frequently asked
Questions clients ask before booking.
Cannot find what you are looking for? Send a question.
How long does a typical kitchen or bathroom remodel take?
A kitchen remodel in the DC area typically runs 6 to 10 weeks from permit approval through final punch-out, depending on scope. A full bathroom remodel is usually 3 to 5 weeks. We provide a written schedule at estimate and update you weekly.
Do you pull permits, or is that my responsibility?
Dzala handles permit applications for all structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work. We have established relationships with permit offices in Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, and DC. You do not need to manage this.
Are you licensed to work in both Virginia and Maryland?
Yes. Dzala General Contractor LLC is licensed and insured. We carry general liability and workers compensation insurance, and copies are available on request.
Can you work on a remodel while we stay in the house?
Yes, and we plan for it. For kitchen projects, we establish a temporary kitchen area. For bathroom remodels in multi-bathroom homes, we sequence the work to keep at least one bathroom operational throughout.
Serving DC neighborhoods
Remodeling & Renovation for the way DC houses are actually built.
Related programs
Service
Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen remodels in the DMV — custom cabinetry, stone countertops, name-brand fixtures, and layout design.
Service
Bathroom Remodeling
Full bathroom remodels — tub-to-shower conversions, name-brand fixtures, porcelain tile, ADA-compliant layouts.
Service
Basement Remodeling
Basement finishing and remodeling in the DMV — home theaters, in-law suites, recreation rooms, and wet bars.
Service
Home Additions
Second-story additions, bathroom additions, in-law suites, and kitchen additions across the DMV.
Service
Architectural Design
Residential and commercial architectural design, permit drawings, and interior architecture in the DMV.
Ready when you are
Talk through your remodeling & renovation project with a designer.
90 minutes in our DC showroom. Material samples on the wall, your room on the table, no quote until we draw it.
- · No charge for the consultation
- · No quote sent without drawings
- · Designer-led — not sales
Get a free estimate for your remodeling & renovation project
On-site consultation. Written estimate. No pressure.