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Our Process

When you bought your home, you imagined building a life there—raising kids, hosting friends, and enjoying daily life. But as your needs have evolved, a renovation now feels both necessary and daunting.

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We’ve been there and understand the stress firsthand. That’s why we prioritize creating a calm, empathetic experience from start to finish. With expertise in preserving the charm of older homes while solving challenges like uneven floors, plaster walls, and complex demo work, we ensure your renovation maintains its character while meeting the needs of you and your family.

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Wondering what that might look like? Here’s a high-level overview of our process:

Step 1: Connect + Discover 

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Pull up a chair and tell us your story. We'll listen to how you live in your space now, what's working, what isn't, and where you see the possibilities. Think of this as a friendly conversation about turning your house into an even better home. We'll prepare initial sketches to help us explore different directions together. No rushing into decisions here—we believe the best designs come from truly understanding your vision. 

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Step 2: Plan + Prepare

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We'll further develop the preliminary concepts. We like using visuals like renderings to make sure we all are aligned on the vision. We'll outline costs and timelines that make sense for your project, then formalize our partnership for the design phase. We invest in you before asking you to invest in us.

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Step 3: Design + Refine

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Whether working with just the two of us or bringing in specialized professionals, like an architect or interior designer, we'll fine-tune every detail of your project while keeping a close eye on the budget. This is where your vision really starts coming to life. We get ahead of what can be overwhelming number of design decisions while we process and obtain building permits.

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Step 4: Build!

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With permits in hand and plans approved, we'll get to work transforming your space. Regular check-ins keep you in the loop as your project takes shape, with no surprises along the way.

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Step 5: Style + Settle

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Ready to make your new space feel like home? If you'd like, we can help select and arrange furnishings that complement your renovation. Because a great space isn't just about the walls—it's about creating rooms you'll love living in.

Whether you're ready for a complete transformation or prefer to renovate in stages, we're here to advocate for your vision, protect your investment, and help you fall in love with your home all over again.

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Hilde Homes is a residential construction and design company specializing in home renovations and additions in the Falls Church, Arlington, and McLean areas of Virginia. We are a licensed general contractor—VA Class A Contractor License #2705191994
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