Braswell Design+Build

Braswell Design and Build is top notch. We built a custom home and wanted ONE company with both design and build capability. Braswell more than delivered. From start to finish Braswell built with quality and detail. Our architect, project manager, and specialists were 100% professional and focused on a beautiful end result. I would highly recommend Braswell and their team of design and build specialists "In A New York Minute".

We have worked with BDB twice now – first on an exterior facelift and then more recently on a bath remodel for our 1950s rambler. The great experience we had on the exterior project left no question in our minds about hiring them again when we were ready to tackle our bathrooms. Jimmy Finn and Sarah Glenn clued into our design aesthetic immediately, provided useful insight in developing a reasonable budget, and gave us more than we imagined was possible in converting 1 ½ into 2 full baths in a fairly small space. We couldn’t have asked for a better crew onsite than our main guys, Brian (project manager), Justin (carpenter), and Cann (tile mason and true artist). These guys are solid professionals and it shows in the quality of their work. While BDB will be one of the higher bids you might receive, the cost is well worth it for the attention they will give to your project and the peace of mind you will have all the way through that things will be done right. We highly recommend this firm. Thank you, BDB!

We selected Harry Braswell, Inc. for the remodel of our kitchen, breakfast room, family room, laundry/mud room, and powder room after seeing their beautiful pictures on Houzz. The project manager, Gretchen, kitchen designer, Hannah, and lead carpenter, Bruce were all a delight to work with. Their attention to detail and quality of work were outstanding. Bruce was at our home every day from the beginning of the project in November 2014 to its completion in March 2015. The workmanship he and his crew provided, from taking the kitchen down to studs and insulation to the final results were excellent and all so well coordinated. Gretchen and Bruce captured our ideas exactly as we envisioned and turned our 20 year old home into a lovely new space!

Gretchen Brown was the project manager on my recent kitchen remodel. I could not have had a better experience. From the first day to the last, Gretchen was available, responsive, patient, and professional. She listened to me, followed up every question and concern I had, and kept the project rolling so there was no downtime and no surprise costs. Gretchen is a great coordinator and always prompt. I fully intend to use Harry Braswell again for future renovations and will certainly request Gretchen. Joan McGrane, Falls Church, VA.

Our experience with Braswell Design and Build was very positive from start to finish. Gretchen’s recommendations were spot on – from windows, to paint color, to lighting, doors, etc. She understood that we did not want too many choices, and with her guidance the decision-making process was painless throughout the renovation. She has a wonderful sense of design and color, and we are grateful for her recommendations and counsel. Jarret was also a pleasure to work with – his quality craftsmanship, knowledge, and attention to detail were clear from the start, and he helped guide us through some unforeseen challenges that arise in an older house. The various contractors working on our project were hardworking, cordial and pleasant. In short, we whole-heartedly recommend Braswell Design and Build.

Braswell Design and Build has an excellent reputation in Alexandria where I lived previously. Nevertheless, my husband and I received bids from 2 additional firms before choosing Braswell so we felt very comfortable with the fact that we had gotten enough information to make the right decision. From the start, Jimmy Finn, our architect, understood the direction we wanted to go with the renovation of our new home in Arlington. The very first plan he provided for the new upstairs layout was right on and it was full steam ahead from there. Included in our renovations was the addition of one brand new bathroom, the gut and enlargement of a second, and a 90% gut of a third. We were provided with excellent guidance when choosing our tile and other fixtures and had everything ordered and in process in the first week. Once the construction crew arrived, we continued to be pleased with outstanding service. Every single person in our home treated it- and us- with care and respect as well as worked efficiently and with a sense of urgency that was very appreciated given our impending move-in date. Our finish date did exceed the original plan; however, this was primarily due to backordered items. Still, the team followed up regularly with regard to the missing pieces, worked to find alternative solutions when necessary, and got us up and running as quickly as possible. We look forward to working with Jimmy and the rest of the team at Braswell for "phase 2" of our home.

Our experience with Jimmy Finn, of Harry Braswell Inc., was outstanding. Mr. Finn was extremely helpful, patient, and hard-working throughout our kitchen renovation. His experience and talent provided us with exceptional work and a smooth and hassle-free process. The entire crew demonstrated the utmost in professionalism. We were impressed with how clean and organized the site was maintained throughout the project. Mr. Finn provided us with an outstanding renovation experience and a beautiful kitchen. -Jennifer and Andrew Csontos