Not every remodeler is built for every project. We specialize in complex, design-forward remodels for Northern Virginia homeowners who want a beautiful result and a process they can trust. If that’s you, we’d love to talk. If it’s not, we’ll help point you in the right direction.
Our Promise: Fixed-Cost Pricing, Every Time
We’d rather tell you we’re not the right fit than take on a project we can’t do justice. If you’re looking for a quick cosmetic refresh, a single-trade repair, or a labor-only job, we’re probably not the best option, but we’re happy to point you toward someone who is. Reach out and we’ll give you an honest answer.
We built WISA around a simple idea: remodeling should be honest. Honest about what things cost, honest about what’s possible, and honest about whether we’re the right team for the job. That philosophy shapes every conversation we have, every design we create, and every project we build.
Our in-house crew of 25 to 30 installers, most of whom have been with us for over a decade, means there’s no hand-off to strangers. Your project manager is on-site daily. Our designer is with you from the first inspiration call to the final finish selection. And when we give you a number, it’s fixed. What we quote is what you pay.
The most important work on your project happens before construction starts. Here’s how we get it right.
We create detailed 3D renderings of your actual space, presented on a big screen at our design center, so you can see exactly what you're getting before anything is finalized.
We return to your home to cut soffits, verify conditions, and confirm final measurements before a contract is ever put in front of you. No surprises after the fact.
Waris, our designer Maisa, and our architect attend your in-home meeting together. You get every key decision-maker in one visit, not a parade of separate consultations.
The best builds are managed as carefully as they’re built. It’s about daily oversight, clear communication, and a team that treats your home like it’s their own.
| Category | Standard Approach | The WISA Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ✕Generic designs created after the sale, often outsourced | ✓Custom 3D renderings of your actual home before contract |
| Proposals | ✕Ballpark numbers with fine print and change orders later | ✓Fixed-cost agreements based on verified conditions |
| Project Management | ✕Subcontractors coordinated loosely by a GC | ✓In-house crew managed daily by Waris's father on-site |
| Communication | ✕You call them. Maybe they call back. | ✓Proactive updates, milestone check-ins, and fast response — every time |
Most remodeling stress comes from surprises — a price that changes, a crew you’ve never met, a timeline that slips without explanation. We’ve built our entire process to eliminate those surprises before they have a chance to happen.
“We do the hard work upfront so there are no surprises later. When we give you a number, it’s the number.”
— Waris, Founder, WISA Design Build Remodel
We believe informed homeowners make better decisions. Here’s an honest look at what our projects typically cost, and what drives pricing up or down.
Full basement remodels with WISA typically start at $100,000 and up. Most projects in our target range run $100,000–$300,000+ depending on scope, finishes, and specialty spaces.
Kitchen remodels with WISA typically start at $75,000 and up, with full reconfiguration projects commonly ranging $100,000–$175,000+.
Hall bath remodels start at $30,000 and up. Primary bathroom remodels start at $65,000 and up, with our target projects running $75,000+.
Home additions costs vary depending on the scope of your project.
Whole-home remodels vary widely based on scope. Most projects start at $300,000 and up, with comprehensive renovations regularly exceeding this price.
ADU projects with WISA typically start at $275,000+ and up depending on size, site conditions, and finish level. This includes the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, family room, and laundry.
We’re selective about the work we do because being selective is how we protect the quality of every project we build.
We serve Northern Virginia’s most sought-after communities within a focused service area, so your project always gets the attention it deserves.
We keep our work local by design. A tighter service area means our crews spend less time on the road and more time on your project your project manager can be on-site every single day.
A $515K top-to-bottom reinvention of a family home. A relocated, chef-worthy kitchen anchored by a stone island and a wide-open main floor made possible by flush-mounted iron pocket beams. Six months, every level, zero compromises.
A $355K transformation of a century-old home’s overlooked basement, complete with a moody speakeasy theater room, a fully equipped home gym, a full bathroom, and custom California brick matched to the home’s existing masonry. Every decision was made virtually to fit two busy, frequently traveling homeowners.
A $1M+ gut renovation that took a 1970s time capsule down to the studs and rebuilt it into a 3,600 sq ft custom home — with a chef’s kitchen anchored by a 25-foot pocket beam, a dedicated kids’ floor, a master suite, and a finished basement with a private sauna.
Yes — and we prefer it. Knowing your budget from the start helps us design a project that's actually buildable, not just beautiful on paper. We'll tell you honestly if your budget and your goals are aligned, and if they're not, we'll help you prioritize.
That's exactly what the discovery process is for. You don't need a finished plan to reach out, just a general idea of what's frustrating you about your current space or what you've been imagining. We'll help you get from there to a design you love.
Before your in-home meeting, we'll send you examples of comparable completed projects with real pricing so you have a realistic picture going in. We'd rather have that conversation early than waste your time or ours.
Because doing fewer things exceptionally well is better than doing everything adequately. We've built our team, our process, and our design center around complex, design-forward remodels. That's where we do our best work — and it's the only kind of work we take on.
Yes. We offer a 1-year labor warranty on all completed projects.
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Browse our portfolio of completed projects across Northern Virginia to get a sense of the level of work we do and find inspiration for your own home.
Tell us what you’re imagining and we’ll be upfront about whether we’re the right fit.
Tell us what you’re imagining and we’ll be upfront about whether we’re the right fit.
Tell us what you’re imagining and we’ll be upfront about whether we’re the right fit.