Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Alexandria, VA
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA requires a builder fluent in historic homes. Galaxy Construction has worked Alexandria since 1999 — period-sensitive renovations in Old Town, bungalow updates in Del Ray, and modern remodels in Carlyle, Eisenhower Valley, and Kingstowne — blending up-to-date function with the character these homes are known for, all under one design-build contract.
Kitchen Remodeling in Alexandria
Custom kitchens, cabinets, and in-house-fabricated stone for Alexandria homes.
Bathroom Remodeling in Alexandria
Walk-in showers, custom vanities, and spa-like retreats for Alexandria residents.
Custom Homes in Alexandria
Design-build new construction and whole-home renovations on your Alexandria lot.
Period-Sensitive Remodeling in Old Town and Del Ray
Alexandria has some of the oldest housing stock in the region. Old Town is full of Federal-era and 19th-century rowhouses with original trim, narrow footprints, and a historic district that takes its character seriously. Del Ray is beloved for its early-20th-century bungalows and cottages. Renovating these homes is a balancing act: bring the kitchen and baths fully up to modern function without erasing the period detail that gives the home its value and charm.
We approach historic Alexandria work with restraint and respect — preserving original features worth keeping, matching trim and millwork where new work meets old, and concealing modern systems so they do not fight the architecture. The result is a renovation that feels like it belongs in the house, not bolted onto it.
Working Within Historic Constraints and Small Footprints
Old Town rowhouses present specific challenges — tight, vertical floor plans, party walls shared with neighbors, and out-of-plumb realities that come with a century or more of settling. Squeezing a functional modern kitchen or a comfortable bath out of these footprints takes experience, and more than two decades working across Northern Virginia's older homes has taught us exactly how to do it.
In Alexandria's historic districts, exterior changes can trigger review through the Board of Architectural Review, and we plan accordingly. We handle the City of Alexandria permitting, coordinate inspections, and keep historic-district requirements in view so a renovation in Old Town moves forward cleanly rather than stalling on a missed approval.
Modern Function With In-House Stone Detail
Period-appropriate does not mean dated. We pair classic profiles — inset cabinetry, subway tile, furniture-style vanities — with the modern function homeowners actually want. Because we fabricate stone in our own Ashburn shop, we can cut counters and vanity tops to the irregular dimensions of an old Alexandria home and match traditional edge profiles that suit the architecture.
Newer Alexandria neighborhoods like Carlyle, Eisenhower Valley, and Kingstowne offer a cleaner slate, and there we lean into contemporary layouts and finishes. As a licensed Virginia Class A Contractor (#2705147735), every project — historic or modern — runs under one accountable contract with a fixed price agreed in writing before work begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve
Alexandria Remodeling FAQs
Can you remodel a historic Old Town Alexandria home without losing its character?
Yes. We preserve original trim and features worth keeping, match millwork where new meets old, and conceal modern systems so they do not fight the architecture. The renovation reads as part of the house, not an obvious add-on.
Do Old Town renovations require historic-district review?
Exterior changes in Alexandria's historic districts can trigger Board of Architectural Review approval. We plan for that, handle the City of Alexandria permitting, and keep historic-district requirements in view so the project does not stall.
How do you fit a modern kitchen into a narrow Old Town rowhouse?
It takes experience with tight, vertical footprints and the out-of-plumb realities of century-old homes. We design around the actual space and fabricate counters in-house to the irregular dimensions these houses present.
Do you also do contemporary remodels in newer Alexandria neighborhoods?
Yes. In Carlyle, Eisenhower Valley, and Kingstowne we lean into contemporary layouts and finishes. Whether the home is historic or modern, every project runs under one design-build contract with transparent fixed pricing.
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