(240) 968-3999
DC • MARYLAND • VIRGINIA

Custom Homes & Luxury Renovations Built to Last

We are dedicated to providing exceptional construction services across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our experienced team will build your future — on time, with integrity.

Projects typically $150,000 – $4,000,000+

30+
Years of Experience
1000+
Projects Completed
3
Licensed DC MD & VA
1994
Family-Owned Since

What We Build

We offer a full range of services, from pre-construction planning to final finishing, to ensure the successful completion of each project.

Custom Homes

From initial design through final walkthrough. We manage every detail of your custom home build across the DMV.

Kitchen Remodeling

High-end kitchen transformations with premium materials and craftsmanship. Timeless design built to last.

Bathroom Remodeling

Luxury master bathroom renovations and full bathroom remodels. Prompt, professional, honest and experienced.

Home Additions

Expand your living space with seamlessly integrated additions. We handle permits, construction and finishing.

Basement Remodeling

Transform unfinished space into functional living areas. High-quality workmanship and materials throughout.

New Construction

Commercial and residential new construction across the DMV. Time savings through effective project management.

Our Custom Home Process

How a custom home gets built with BHI — from first conversation to final walkthrough.

01

Discovery & Feasibility

Site visit, lot assessment, budget conversation, and jurisdiction-specific permitting review. We tell you up front what's actually buildable.

02

Architectural Coordination

We work with your architect or recommend one, handling structural, MEP, and engineering coordination so the plans build cleanly.

03

Permitting

We file permits with DC DCRA, Montgomery County DPS, Fairfax County LDS, Arlington County, or wherever your project lives. We manage the back-and-forth.

04

Construction

Single-point project management, weekly client updates, and quality control walkthroughs from foundation to finish.

05

Closeout

Punch list, final inspections, certificate of occupancy, and warranty walkthrough. We don't disappear after move-in.

Where We Build in the DMV

BHI Construction works across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia — each jurisdiction with its own permitting nuances and historic considerations.

Washington DC

All eight wards — Capitol Hill, Petworth, Georgetown, Logan Circle, Dupont, Bloomingdale, Brookland, Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant, Shaw, Columbia Heights, Anacostia, and beyond. We handle HPRB historic district reviews, pop-ups, and basement legal C of O units.

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Maryland

Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, North Bethesda, Kensington, Takoma Park, Wheaton, Gaithersburg. We file with Montgomery County DPS and handle HOA architectural review where required.

Northern Virginia

Arlington, McLean, Falls Church, Alexandria, Fairfax, Vienna, Great Falls, Burke, Centreville, Annandale, Springfield. We file with Arlington County, Fairfax County LDS, and the City of Alexandria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about custom homes and major renovations across the DMV.

Do you build custom homes in all three DMV jurisdictions?

Yes — BHI Construction is licensed in DC, Maryland (MHIC), and Virginia (Class A), and we file permits with each jurisdiction's authority directly. One contractor across the entire region.

How long does a custom home take to build in the DMV?

Typically 12–18 months from contract signing to keys, depending on size, complexity, and jurisdiction. Permitting timelines and historic district reviews can extend that. We give a realistic schedule up front.

What does a DMV custom home cost?

Custom homes in the DMV typically start around $400 per square foot for solid mid-tier finishes and run substantially higher for luxury work. Lot conditions, finish level, and jurisdiction all factor in. Our project range is $150K–$4M+.

Do you work with my architect, or do I need to use yours?

Either. We collaborate with architects you're already engaged with, or we can recommend architects we've worked with on similar DMV projects. We're not territorial about that choice — the goal is the right team for your project.

Reviews From Our Clients

Always reaching for maximum customer satisfaction in our projects!

★★★★★

“Exceptional quality of service. We appreciate the fine quality of the work, the high degree of professionalism, and the honesty and integrity of Mr. Townsend and his team. We are very pleased with the results and would gladly recommend Mr. Townsend and BHI to anyone planning a major renovation.”

Lenora R. Fuller-McCall
Home Owner
★★★★★

“World-class professionals! This team is amazing. They are prompt, professional, honest, and experienced. I could not have asked for better support.”

Townley Cozad
Home Owner
★★★★★

“Excellent value, professionalism and communication. Great quality work as well.”

Prince Mobolaji Haroun
Home Owner