Basement Remodeling in Washington DC

"We had a great experience with Zen Renovations. They remodeled our bathroom and handled some unexpected challenges due to our older home. The bathroom is gorgeous and the quality of the work is evident. I would recommend them without reservation."

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S.G.

Washington, DC

"I can’t praise his teams of professionals highly enough. Each of the 22 individuals who had a hand in the project was polite, professional, efficient, and a master of their trade or craft. The design folks were patient with my indecisions, the project managers were considerate of my space, and the craftsmanship is superb. Construction problem resolutions revealed a team with deep experience and know-how. And get this: it came in under budget – I got a refund. There are mornings now when I just can’t absorb how much I love the new spaces. I highly recommend Zen Renovations. Don’t wait, do it now!"

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P.C.

Capitol Hill, DC

"The project turned out beautifully, beyond our expectations. Besides doing excellent work, the people who work at Zen are very nice and trustworthy. The tone of the business is set from the top by the owner Kevin Harris. Our designer Romi was willing to work with us until we had a beautiful design. Thank you, Romi. Also, the head of the building crew, Marcio ensured that the work was done correctly. He could not leave the job until things were done right. Our project manager Peter kept the work schedule on time and was always willing to accommodate us when we asked for an adjustment or something extra to be added to the job. We highly recommend Zen Renovations and are thankful that they made our dream come true. We call it our Zenovation."

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J.R.

Washington, DC

"The Zen Renovations team did a full ground floor remodel of our house, which included expanding the kitchen to an open model concept and entirely replacing the existing cabinetry, appliances, and tile; replacing hardwood floors; replacing windows; replacing doors; and putting in new lighting. They worked with us throughout the design process, provided realistic inputs and talked us out of some limiting decisions. They built, and were forthright about, a timeline that accounted for significant supply chain issues beyond their control, and were communicative throughout the entire project. Their team, from project managers to craftsmen, were professional and attentive and met the standards they set for themselves from the start. We’re extremely satisfied with the results, and look forward to working with them again in the future."

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A.M.

Silver Spring, MD

"The Zen team renovated a bathroom that had very old plumbing and a few hidden conditions (a rotted joist) that are common in older DC homes. The communication about design choices, project schedule and required change orders was clear and timely. I work from home and have a toddler so they kept the house very clean throughout demo and construction. Most importantly, the quality of work is impressive and it is evident that each team member takes pride in their work and enjoys what they do. As an example, we wanted to maintain the historical charm of the bathroom - so rather than swap out the old non-functional bathroom door for a new modern one they found the same style of door at a salvage shop and restored it with a fresh coat of paint and functional doorknob and lock. This was above and beyond my expectations. We already hired Zen again for our next project."

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S.M.B.

Takoma, DC

"The Zen Renovations team did a fantastic job remodeling our kitchen! Zen was very patient and responsive during the design process, and the project was completed on time and on budget. We lived in the house throughout the renovation, and the team was extremely respectful of our needs, made every effort to ensure our living space remained clean and dust free and followed all Covid protocols."

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N.S.

Silver Spring, MD

"Worked with Zen to transform a condo from top to bottom, from a tired 80s rundown to a sparkling modern sleek beauty. The work involved taking out walls, floors, custom kitchen, custom baths, and a whole host of changes throughout. I am attaching some before and after pictures to provide a sense of scope. This was done during the pandemic and in a high rise, making it a complicated project. The Zen team was highly professional, resourceful and responsive, especially lead designer/manager Kristy and lead carpenter Christian."

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D.S.

Bethesda, MD

"Professional and great quality work. Go Zen!"

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W.J.

Takoma Park, MD

"Zen Renovations did a wonderful job for us. We wanted to be able to have a view of our backyard from the kitchen. In order to accomplish this Zen Renovations redesigned our kitchen, removed part of the wall between the kitchen and the family room and put in a new kitchen island. As part of our home renewal they also installed a new LVP floor throughout the first floor of our house. We can’t say enough about the craftsmanship and professionalism of their crew. They did very complicated work of cutting and reinstalling our granite counter top and matching existing cabinets. Also they did the work within their timeframe of 3 weeks! We are very happy and highly recommend them."

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K.R.

Washington, DC

"Planning a home improvement is both exciting and exhausting. It can also be overwhelming if you don’t have the right partner. I am happy I decided to work with Zen Renovations for my kitchen remodeling. As one cannot perfectly plan for any project, Zen Renovations staff are there to fill in the gaps. The crew are very quick to inform the me of any issues or changes that may be required based on new challenges. The staff made suggestions and worked with me to implement changes to keep the kitchen suitable to my needs and stay consistent with the original vision of the design. I enjoyed working with Zen Renovations. They are very professional and thorough. The quality of work is excellent and their commitment to customer service is outstanding. Even after the project is completed!"

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L.D.

Silver Spring, MD

"Zen Renovations helped us plan and then carried out in 2021 a full kitchen-dining room remodel in our 1930s Cape Cod. The entire team, from the owner, project manager/designer, to the various trades and workers they managed, were professional, diligent, and considerate. We had a challenging problem with two load-bearing walls, one of which we wanted removed. Zen did the engineering analysis and replaced it with an LVL beam, resulting in a delightfully open and much larger space. They planned and executed in a timely manner even with supply-chain issues caused by the pandemic. We highly recommend Zen Renovations."

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D.G.

Washington, DC

"We had a great experience working with Kevin and his team at Zen Renovations to renovate the second floor of our house, including a bathroom. He understood our budget and helped us find options to keep to it. When the flooring I had selected wasn't in stock, he helped us come up with an even better solution. The work of everyone on the team was to a very high standard and incredibly thorough. Everything turned out better than we had hoped for."

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K.L.

Silver Spring, MD

"I highly recommend Zen Renovations!! Before I found them, I tried other firms - I had a modest job and most others wouldn't take mine on - what a slap in the face! Then I found Zen and they really came through. It was such a good experience, I keep bringing more and more projects to them and I'm telling all my friends to use them. Zen does pro work at bargain rates."

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B.D.

Takoma Park, MD

"I could not be more thrilled with Zen Renovations - they redid my entire exterior and rebuilt the dilapidated front porch - it is gorgeous! Zen is great to work with - accommodated my many preferences and requests, top notch team and craftsmanship! Thank you 🙏"

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M.B.M.

Takoma, DC

"Kevin and the team at Zen truly delivered. They were careful listeners and consummate professionals. All craftsmanship was of the highest quality. They understood, preserved, and enhanced the historic charm of our craftsman Sears kit bungalow in Takoma Park, MD."

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K.M.

Takoma Park, MD

"Great quality work and customer service during a. bathroom remodel. Communication was excellent - no surprises. They delivered everything on time and in budget. The work area was spotless at the end of each day. We worked from home during the bath remodel without any inconvenience or interruption. I recommend Keven and all the people at Zen highly."

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T.C.

Takoma Park, MD

"We worked with Kevin and the team at Zen on a major renovation to our 1920s house, which added a second story with three bedrooms and a bath as well as a new roof, HVAC, siding, and structural work to the main part of the house. Throughout the project, the Zen team was professional, did amazing work, and was a pleasure to work with. Like any major project to an old house, there were some surprises along the way, but Kevin and the team did a good job of laying out various options and communicating the pros and cons of each path. Of all the new rooms in the house, everyone’s favorite seems to be the upstairs bathroom for the kids. The team did flawless work on the tiling, was solid with the plumbing, and framed out all of the nooks and towel bars to ensure strong backing. They added a skylight for good measure and separate spaces for the shower and a water closet. I would definitely recommend Zen for both smallish projects and large ones."

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M.M.

Brightwood, NW DC

"We used Zen for a complete reno of our kitchen in a 1910 townhouse in Eastern Market neighborhood of Capitol Hill. Their staff was fantastic during the design phase, and the work got done very quickly. Fantastic attention to detail, and their ability to make adjustments in the face of supply chain problems outside their control (appliances), and the nuances of a 100+ year old house, was incredibly helpful. We even threw a curve ball at them mid-project, adding some work on an adjacent powder room... they rolled with the additional work, and the entire project was fantastic. The two most important things that made this project successful was the quality of the work and their service, start to finish. Highly recommend Zen for your remodeling needs!"

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L.V.

Capitol Hill, DC

"Zen Renovations did a major renovation of our house, including the kitchen and several bathrooms. The result was amazing, the craftsmanship was top notch and the crew from the design staff to the construction workers were great to work with. We are thrilled with the results!"

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P.M.

Tenleytown, NW DC

"The Zen Renovations team did a wonderful job with our first floor renovation from start to finish. Romi helped us turn our contradictory needs and wants into a design that we absolutely love. The construction team did excellent work quickly, with great communication throughout. We're extremely pleased with the result. Highly recommend."

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J.R.

Silver Spring, MD

"The team at Zen Construction are wonderful professionals from the first consultation to the final walk through. They are creative, considerate, and available to answer any question, no matter how small. When they ran into unexpected issues (old house!) they came to me right away and worked with me to find solutions and alternatives within my budget. The crews were always on time, and worked through terrible weather to stay on schedule. I lived in the house during renovations and they were consistently considerate and left the worksite immaculate every evening. No detail was too small for their attention: the crew moved a heavy piece of furniture for me and then even “shimmed” it to be level in my (old house) sloping floor. Cannot recommend Zen enough!"

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C.G.

Silver Spring, MD

"Zen remodeled our kitchen and we have received a stream of compliments about the design and quality of work. Very pleased with their work, their staff, and the results."

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B.V.

Takoma Park, MD

"Kevin Harris and his Zen Renovations team created new master and guest bathrooms for my old Capitol Hill townhouse that have immensely improved the look and feel of my home. I can’t praise his teams of professionals highly enough. Each of the 22 individuals who had a hand in the project was polite, professional, efficient, and a master of their trade or craft. The design folks were patient with my indecisions, the project managers were considerate of my space, and the craftsmanship is superb. Construction problem resolutions revealed a team with deep experience and know-how. And get this: it came in under budget – I got a refund. There are mornings now when I just can’t absorb how much I love the new spaces. I highly recommend Zen Renovations. Don’t wait, do it now!"

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A.H.

Bethesda, MD

"Kevin and his team have done an amazing job in expanding our master bathroom - a very challenging task considering it's a 90+ year old home, with possibly 90 yo plumbing. More recently, Zen worked to renovate our dining and kitchen, which looks and feels like a whole new place. I would whole heartedly recommend Zen to help from vision to completion - they took care of all the details, were very neat and clean each night and asked for your thoughts on minute details that you personally didn't know to ask."

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A.M.

Shepherd Park, NW DC

"Is it possible for nothing to go wrong during a renovation process? If you had asked me that before working with Zen Renovations, I would have said no, but here we are at the end of our renovation and even things that went "wrong" were dealt with in a way that didn't slow the process or create any more unrest. We are thrilled with the support, process, and quality of our kitchen renovation. It's transformed our house and our living space in a way that improves our lives. Working with the team at Zen was a wonderful experience and we recommend them highly to anyone considering a renovation project."

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A.F.B.

Brightwood, NW DC

"Wonderful experience with Zen - they delivered a beautiful kitchen/primary bath renovation exactly on the timeline estimated. We really enjoyed working with the whole team."

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L.C.

Takoma Park, MD

"We just completed a project with Zen and couldn’t be happier. The team went above and beyond to help us design and execute a vision for our space. Throughout the project the team was quick to respond to questions. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and hope to use Zen again for our next project."

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C.O.

Takoma, DC

"We couldn't be happier or more satisfied with our new kitchen. Zen was amazing: they set out with a realistic appraisal, helped us develop a concept, drew up designs, connected us with vendors, planned and executed on time and with real progress reports and accommodations for our needs. Their teams were friendly and casual but very efficient (measure twice cut once). The planning was impeccable and the finish was amazing. The result is what we had hoped for and more. With just this small bit of remodeling, the entire ground floor of the house has opened up, and the kitchen is fun, for cooking or just being. Thank you Zen!"

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W.P.

Washington, DC

"Zen did a great job from design to permitting to construction that left us with a perfect new space (and the nicest bathroom in the house by far). On budget and ahead of schedule. The team were respectful and talented. Would do again in a heartbeat."

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S.J.

Takoma Park, MD

"Zen lived up to its name when renovating three bathrooms in our house. We found the entire team — designer, project manager, and the hands-on tradespeople — to be thoughtful, detail oriented, and a pleasure to work with. When construction started they were consistently focused until it was complete. The final rooms are beautiful. No detail was too small for their attention. Highly recommend."

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J.D.

Shepherd Park, NW DC

"We had an amazing experience with Zen Renovations for our recent kitchen remodel. From start to finish, they were responsive, organized, and incredibly professional. The project stayed on schedule and on budget — something we told ourselves not to expect — and every crew member who came into our home was friendly, respectful, and clearly an expert at their craft. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail and care throughout the process really showed in the final result. We especially loved working with our designer, Romi. She listened carefully to what we wanted, brought thoughtful ideas to the table, and made the entire design process feel collaborative and exciting. We couldn’t be happier with how our kitchen turned out and would highly recommend this team to anyone considering a remodel!"

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J.K.

Silver Spring, MD

"Zen Renovations did a lovely job transforming our primary bed/bath into a wonderful retreat. The design team came up with a plan beyond our imagination. The builders kept the noise/dust largely contained to the work zone, so we were able to stay in the house fairly comfortably. I was happily surprised how smooth construction went. Will only be hiring Zen for any future work."

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J.N.

Colonial Village, NW DC

"I was looking for a soothing “zen” feeling main bathroom renovation and happily found Zen Renovations. The designer Heidi was great to work with and helped me make the right choices. All the workers were dedicated and skilled, really wanted everything to be just right. The end result is a unique space that suits me. I would work with them again."

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V.H.

Silver Spring, MD

"Used Zen Renovations for a recent kitchen and half bath remodel. We have had a lot of remodelers in and out of our house over the years. From a master bathroom build, to a living room remodel. Zen Renovations have by far been the best and easiest to work with. The quality of their craftsmanship is amazing, and from design to project management to construction everyone was wonderful to work with. Even when things didn't go exactly as planned, they were accommodating and quick to fix without even having to ask. I would recommend Zen to anyone who was looking for a design build firm!"

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C.L.

Takoma Park, MD

Zen provided a very detailed bid, which gave us a lot of confidence moving forward. We were very pleased with the process and I would recommend Zen very highly.

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B.R.

Garrett Park, MD

We lived here with a one-year-old and a four-year-old during the renovation, and they loved saying hi to the crews every day. The design process was easy—they took a lot of the research and time out of the decision-making process, and the price was very reasonable for the services provided.

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A.S.

Shepherd Park, NW DC

The real test for me was their attention to detail. They had specialists for every stage—tile, woodwork, painting—and everything was done right, even things I wouldn’t have thought about.

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J.C.

Brightwood, NW DC

Communication was huge for me, and I always felt completely up to date throughout the project. It honestly wasn’t a stressful experience at all—I have nothing to complain about.

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B.C.

Brightwood, NW DC

Everyone has a nightmare contractor story, and the fact that we don’t have one is something we love to share. Compared to renovations we’d seen with family, our project was seamless and stayed on budget.

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A. & J.F.

Brightwood, NW DC

We didn’t even have to move out—they did the work while we were living and working from home. The team was incredibly conscientious, and they actually took our ideas and made them even better.

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K. & B.S.

Takoma Park, MD

Every person affiliated with Zen was wonderful to work with. The entire process went more smoothly and effortlessly than I could have imagined—it was really as pain-free as a renovation could be.

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A.S.

Bethesda, MD

Other companies felt very transactional, but when Kevin came for the consultation it felt more like chatting with a friend. That approach really carries through the whole team—everyone was courteous, professional, and incredibly clean.

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G. & C.R.

Takoma Park, MD

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