Washington, DC
Row house renovations, pop-up additions, custom homes, and basement legal units across all 8 wards of Washington DC.
DC isn't just another DMV jurisdiction. The historic district reviews (HPRB), the row house structural quirks (party walls, shared joists, no side yards), and the DCRA / DOB permitting process make DC its own challenge. Many DC homes have foundation issues, settling problems, or structural conditions that need to be assessed before any renovation begins.
We've worked through all of it. We know which row house typologies were built where, what's typically hiding behind the walls in a 1900-era Federal versus a 1920s rowhouse in Petworth, and how to renovate without surprises. We also handle HPRB review and approval for projects in DC's historic districts.
Licensed DC general contractor with 30+ years of experience and an active DC home improvement contractor license. Call (240) 968-3999 or request an estimate online.
Ground-up custom builds on DC infill lots — full architectural coordination, structural engineering, DCRA / DOB permits, and finish-level construction across all 8 wards.
Kitchen remodels in DC row houses — often opening up the kitchen to a rear addition or extending into the back yard. Wall removals, structural changes, plumbing, and electrical handled.
Primary suite renovations and full bathroom remodels for DC row houses. Adding bathrooms is common in older DC homes that originally had just one. Tile, plumbing, and finish carpentry coordinated in-house.
Pop-up additions and rear additions on DC row houses — third-story additions (with HPRB review when applicable), rear expansions onto back yards, and primary suite additions. Structural engineering and full DC permitting handled.
Historic district renovations in DC — Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Shaw, Logan Circle, Mount Pleasant, and beyond. We coordinate with HPRB on plan submissions and approvals so your project moves through review without unnecessary delays.
Full gut renovations of DC row houses — modernizing every system while preserving historic character. Including basement finishes as legal Certificate of Occupancy rental units when that's part of the scope.
Common questions about Washington DC construction projects with BHI.
Yes — BHI Construction holds an active DC general contractor license, fully insured, and qualified to work across all 8 wards.
Yes — for projects in DC's historic districts, we coordinate with HPRB and manage the review and approval process so your project moves through without unnecessary delays.
Yes. Pop-up additions on DC row houses are part of our regular work, including the structural engineering, party wall coordination, and DC permitting.
Yes — including the Certificate of Occupancy process, separate egress requirements, proper kitchen and bath build-out, and all required DC inspections.
BHI Construction also works throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia.
BHI Construction is taking on new DC projects. Call (240) 968-3999 for a site visit and consultation, or request an estimate online.
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