Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
What types of projects do you specialize in?
We focus on high-end kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels, custom homes, and multi-room, multi-level renovations. Many projects involve structural changes, additions, and luxury finishes.
We focus on high-end kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels, custom homes, and multi-room, multi-level renovations. Many projects involve structural changes, additions, and luxury finishes.
Do you handle land development or complex construction?
Yes. We regularly manage structural, grading, civil engineering, septic, stormwater, and permitting—alongside the architecture and build.
Yes. We regularly manage structural, grading, civil engineering, septic, stormwater, and permitting—alongside the architecture and build.
How does your process work?
We consult, explore feasibility, then design and build. You’ll experience creative design, craftsmanship, clear pricing, and proactive communication—all under one contract.
We consult, explore feasibility, then design and build. You’ll experience creative design, craftsmanship, clear pricing, and proactive communication—all under one contract.
What’s it like to work with MAC?
Smoother. Clients appreciate our coordination, transparency, and single point of contact. We eliminate friction between designer, architect, and builder.
Smoother. Clients appreciate our coordination, transparency, and single point of contact. We eliminate friction between designer, architect, and builder.
How do I get started?
Start with our online prescreening form. If your project is a fit, we’ll schedule a design consultation and begin a tailored feasibility study.
Start with our online prescreening form. If your project is a fit, we’ll schedule a design consultation and begin a tailored feasibility study.
COST, TIMELINE & PROCESS
Can you take on smaller projects too?
We’re best suited for complex, multi-room or higher-end scopes. Simpler projects may move faster, but our systems are optimized for larger transformations.
We’re best suited for complex, multi-room or higher-end scopes. Simpler projects may move faster, but our systems are optimized for larger transformations.
How long will my project take?
Kitchens typically take 4–8 weeks. Larger renovations or custom homes can take 4–8+ months, depending on size, complexity, and finish level.
Kitchens typically take 4–8 weeks. Larger renovations or custom homes can take 4–8+ months, depending on size, complexity, and finish level.
Can you work within my budget?
Yes. We help set a realistic budget early, then guide design and selections to keep your investment aligned with your goals.
Yes. We help set a realistic budget early, then guide design and selections to keep your investment aligned with your goals.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Absolutely. We manage all permitting, coordinate with the county, post permits on site, and attend every required inspection.
Absolutely. We manage all permitting, coordinate with the county, post permits on site, and attend every required inspection.
Do you offer financing?
While we don’t finance in-house, we can connect you with several trusted lenders who specialize in renovation and new construction loans.
While we don’t finance in-house, we can connect you with several trusted lenders who specialize in renovation and new construction loans.
LICENSING, WARRANTY & QUALITY
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. MAC holds a Virginia Class A Contractor License and full general liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
Yes. MAC holds a Virginia Class A Contractor License and full general liability and workers’ compensation coverage.
Do you provide a warranty?
Yes. We include a 1-year workmanship warranty, and pass along all applicable product warranties.
Yes. We include a 1-year workmanship warranty, and pass along all applicable product warranties.
Do you offer extended warranties?
Yes. We offer extended structural and systems coverage through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty for qualifying projects.
Yes. We offer extended structural and systems coverage through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty for qualifying projects.
Who do you use for subcontractors?
We work with a vetted group of long-term partners—licensed, insured, and experienced trades who meet our standards for finish quality and professionalism.
We work with a vetted group of long-term partners—licensed, insured, and experienced trades who meet our standards for finish quality and professionalism.
How do you ensure quality during construction?
Your project manager performs regular jobsite walkthroughs and quality checks using structured MAC inspection checklists.
Your project manager performs regular jobsite walkthroughs and quality checks using structured MAC inspection checklists.
LAND DEVELOPMENT & CUSTOM HOMES
Can you help evaluate raw land or teardown lots?
Yes. We provide feasibility reviews to assess setbacks, slope, zoning, well/septic potential, grading, and permit viability before you buy.
Yes. We provide feasibility reviews to assess setbacks, slope, zoning, well/septic potential, grading, and permit viability before you buy.
Do you take on teardown + rebuild projects?
Yes. We help clients maximize their lot, especially in older neighborhoods where zoning and footprint strategies matter.
Yes. We help clients maximize their lot, especially in older neighborhoods where zoning and footprint strategies matter.
Can you coordinate well, septic, and civil plans?
Yes. We manage the engineers and consultants needed for site plans, well locations, soil studies, stormwater, and health department approvals.
Yes. We manage the engineers and consultants needed for site plans, well locations, soil studies, stormwater, and health department approvals.
Do you handle all permitting for custom homes?
Yes. We manage the full permit package, including architectural, grading, VDOT entrance, zoning, and utility coordination.
Yes. We manage the full permit package, including architectural, grading, VDOT entrance, zoning, and utility coordination.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Have you won any awards?
Yes. We’ve been recognized as:
Yes. We’ve been recognized as:
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Best of Loudoun (multiple years)
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Best of Ashburn
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Northern Virginia Magazine – Best Home Experts
