Case Study
Del Ray Whole-Home Transformation & Remediation
Project Scope
Interior Redesign: Complete kitchen remodel, 2 full bathroom gut/rebuilds, new custom mudroom & pantry, basement flooring, and continuous hardwood refinishing across 3 levels.
Garage conversion: Conversion of an obsolete detached garage into conditioned living space; transformation of an awkward 2nd-story greenhouse into a primary walk-in closet.
Exterior & Structural: Whole-home siding, exterior trim replacement, front porch structural stabilization, and code remediation.
Systems & Efficiency: HVAC ductwork re-routing, building envelope insulation upgrades, and full back-permitting.
Timeline
- 5 months to substantial completion phase 1
- 3 months to substantial completion phase 2
I cannot say enough about the great experience we had with Moore Construction Group; we actually used them twice.
Our project was large enough that we split it into two, with about a six month gap in between. We absolutely would use them again. We have a 98-year-old home that has seen its share of poorly completed repairs and renovations over the decades. Nate, Rachel, and Marco worked hard to help us complete back-permitting, multiple repairs/remediation, as well as a nearly-whole-home renovation. The end result is even better than we could have imagined.
There are three main reasons to use Moore Construction Group. First, everything will be permitted and inspected, giving homeowners peace of mind. They are well known to the city of Alexandria and will do everything up to code, with inspections passed quickly. Second, Rachel and Marco listen, are really responsive, and will give homeowners advice that allows the project to become even more than what the homeowners were expecting. Rachel’s layout sense and Marco’s collaboration with homeowners allows the project to move forward while also improving safety, flow and sense of space. Especially when working with old homes, this is priceless. The collaboration extends to working with small businesses preferred by the homeowner, allowing the space to be more personalized. The third reason to use them is they will not only manage budget (and help homeowners stick to it), but also their pricing is much more affordable than multiple other contractors in the area. Therefore homeowners get a fantastic collaboration, high quality work, and a good price.
Things they were able to recommend along the way that made the project such a success: recognizing that if the duct work was re-routed, we could increase the ceiling height in the kitchen by nearly a foot; feathering out a wall to allow the HVAC ducts to run in a location that improved flow and layout in one of the bathrooms; built-in layout; structural repair recommendations allowing the porches to be more stable; insulation recommendations and installation additions which have made a world of difference in this old house.
Project Overview:
The Challenge Historic homes present unique architectural hurdles, compounded in this case by previous non-compliant work. The homeowners needed a contractor who could safely remediate unpermitted structural and mechanical issues with the City of Alexandria, while optimizing spatial flow within a nearly century-old footprint.
The Strategy & Execution Moore Construction Group structured the project into two distinct, manageable phases with a six-month hiatus, allowing the homeowners budget flexibility and minimal lifestyle disruption.
Structural & Mechanical Optimization: To maximize vertical space, the team re-engineered and re-routed existing HVAC ductwork, raising the kitchen ceiling height by nearly a foot. In the bathroom, subtle wall feathering allowed critical duct runs without compromising layout or square footage.
Repurposing Awkward Footprints: Rather than fighting odd historical additions, the team redesigned an awkward sunroom into a high-utility pantry and mudroom, while reclaiming an underutilized upper-level greenhouse space for a spacious walk-in closet.
Permitting & Code Remediation: The team worked directly with city inspectors to back-permit and correct prior work, ensuring every structural repair—including front porch stabilization—met modern safety codes.
