Northwest DC’s older housing stock — from Forest Hills and Chevy Chase DC to Cleveland Park and Tenleytown — rewards a contractor who understands the neighborhood: mature construction, tight lots, and a design sensibility that fits the block. Sonny’s Renovations is a veteran-owned design-build firm doing home renovation throughout Northwest DC, with design, permits, and construction under one contract.
Renovation work we do in Northwest DC
- Whole-home remodeling — full interior renovations that respect the original architecture while updating systems and layout.
- Bathroom remodeling — including the tight, older-home bathrooms common in this part of the District.
- Kitchen remodeling — opening up galley kitchens and updating finishes without losing the home’s character.
- Home additions — rear additions and pop-ups sized to fit Northwest DC’s lot and zoning patterns.
- Design build remodeling — concept through construction with one accountable team, no separate architect-then-bid process.
Why design-build fits Northwest DC
Older Northwest DC homes often hide surprises once walls open — knob-and-tube wiring, undersized drains, settled framing. When the same team designs and builds, those surprises get priced honestly into the budget up front instead of triggering change orders mid-project. Our five-step process — Discover, Design, Budget, Permit, Build — is built around exactly that.
Neighborhoods we serve
Forest Hills, Chevy Chase DC, Cleveland Park, Tenleytown, Van Ness, and the surrounding Northwest DC neighborhoods, plus the rest of Washington, DC and Maryland.
Northwest DC remodeling FAQs
Do older Northwest DC homes need extra planning?
Often, yes. Homes from the 1920s–1950s common in this area may have outdated wiring, plumbing, or framing quirks. We evaluate condition during the free Discover visit and design around what we find, rather than assuming a blank slate.
Can you match additions to the existing architecture?
Yes — matching rooflines, trim, and materials so an addition reads as original to the house is part of our design process, not an afterthought.
Start your Northwest DC renovation
Free consultation for homeowners throughout Northwest DC. Call (301) 648-3181 or start your project online.
