Ideal Construction & Remodeling

We are so happy that we found Ideal Construction! Of the list of contractors we originally started with, Ideal was actually the only one who didn’t come from a personal reference, but their reviews online were so good and consistent that we added them to our list. In the end, they were the most responsive to our initial questions and request for a bid, that ultimately our decision to use them was easy (we started with a list of 5 contractors). We used them to add an addition to our house, remodel the kitchen and add a mudroom/powder room. A few things really set them apart. First, they were and are so incredibly responsive. Texts, emails, calls were all returned quickly. Zade was our project manager and always found time to stop by, even if it meant coming over the weekend or in the evening to accommodate our work schedules. I felt comfortable sending him a quick text whenever I had a question, and he always got right back to me. Some of the contractors I was given from friends were hardly responsive enough for me to get a consult or a bid. Almost all the other contractors we met with never even followed up with us after providing a bid. That really shocked me considering how much money we were investing in our house. Even now, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Zade if I had a question and our remodel was completed months ago. Secondly, Zade and his crew came up with several creative and cost-cutting ideas to help me achieve the look I wanted, while staying within budget. Reusing a door, building out shelving, and even helping me come up with a way to save my beautiful old oak floors that I didn’t want to replace. The end result is beautiful and we love our new addition and kitchen. Investing in our home and using Ideal was the best decision we could’ve made. Lastly and most importantly, Ideal Constructuction is truly just a kind, decent, hard-working family run company! When you hire a contractor to do work in your home, you are inviting them into your life for an extended period of time. I didn't take it lightly that whoever we hired would be in and out of my house for months, interacting with my kids and creating a space that my family would enjoy for many many years ahead. Zade and his crew couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. He seems to work 24 hrs a day, but always made us feel like we were his only project. Downsides? We experienced a couple of delays, but that was more due to outside companies (the gas company needing to move our meter was a huge frustration and a delay with our cabinet makers). Again, Zade and his crew never left us hanging or were delayed in responding to our questions or concerns.

Highly recommend Ideal Construction, they did a great job on our open concept Kitchen remodel! Zade and his team were great to work with, from first consultation through project completion. Zade really listened to what we wanted, he and his architect came up with plans to open up our main level, in a way other contractors said would not be possible. The project came in at budget. As walls came down issues were uncovered, but Zade always came with a solution that had minimal impact to the budget and layout (I/e re-routing plumbing and duct work to still allow for open concept and fixing the original support of our house). Project finished in the original timeline as well, even with delays caused due to permitting, the team was efficient and worked weekends to make up for the lost time. Zade was flexible and accommodating, meeting us on a weekly basis to review progress, setting out the plans for the coming week, getting our input, and communicating timely and with a solution as issues came up. Overall, we love our kitchen, they did a really great job and just a really great group to work with!

Zade and the Ideal team were great. It was a really big project, and it turned out better than we hoped. Random strangers stop when they are walking down the street to tell us how great everything looks. We interviewed five companies, and we liked Ideal the best. We were happy when their price was in the middle of the pack. They connected us with an architect, took care of all permits, etc., and introduced us to a great designer as well. There were no “surprises” or cost overruns. They allowed us to add a few tasks (including an additional bathroom renovation) to the project after we started. They resolved everything on the punch list and did not leave us hanging. In addition to doing high-quality work, they were very accommodating as well. We were able to stay in the house, even with a quarter of the roof missing. They didn’t mind our two large dogs. They cleaned up every day to help minimize the disruption.

Safe and his company helped me with several projects (ranging from outside work, like re-grouting the tiles or replacing house siding to bathroom tiling and dry wall work). I was very pleased with the quality of the work. Zade was very responsive, attentive and flexible as we worked through my projects and made a few changes to the original scope. His team is also very friendly and professional. Thank you Zade!

We had considered quite a few companies for our projects (mainly roof replacement and deck) and are sure glad we went with Ideal Construction and Remodeling! From start to finish we had a fantastic experience. Everybody on our project was very easy to work with. Our project manager was super responsive, had great suggestions and outstanding attention to detail. The team on-site showed a lot of pride in their work and did a quality job. Our experience with Ideal Construction and Remodeling could have not been better and we highly recommend them.

We had a fantastic experience with Ideal Construction & Remodeling and very highly recommend them. From the first meeting with Zade, we were incredibly impressed. They were professional, responsive, and creative, and they worked closely with us throughout the entire process. They finished the work on time (a near miracle given our tight timeframe!) and within budget, and their finished work well exceeded our expectations. More on our project and experience with IC&R: Our home was built in 1937 and had a semi-finished basement that we wanted to finish into additional living space for our expanding family. The structure itself is solid and good to work with, but there were a few challenges in the basement, like ceiling height, old pipes, old duct work, etc. We wanted to create a space that felt like it was a continuation of the upstairs living space and not just a “finished basement,” and we were adamant that any work fully comply with county regulations. Various contractors were consulted over about a ten-year period, but their plans were not appealing and at least two suggested doing work “under the radar” to get around ceiling height issues, so nothing quite fell into place. At the recommendation of a friend, we asked Zade Jarrar at IC&R to come over the look at the basement. From that first meeting, we were blown away. He spent at least two hours with us and addressed all of our questions and concerns. We explained what we were looking for in expanding the space and why. He really listened to us and understood, and right away he began sharing ideas about things we could do—ideas that were more creative than anything we’d heard before and that would give us the kind of space we really wanted—all while fully complying with county regulations. The planning process went very smoothly. The architect definitely got what we were trying to do and was responsive to our ideas. All of the people who worked on the project were professional, respectful, and happy to answer any questions we had. They carefully followed the plans and were flexible when we made modifications along the way. The office staff were also great to communicate with. And IC&R’s app was really helpful in tracking the work. We cannot say enough about Zade himself. He came on site nearly every day to see how the work was going, and he was great in offering insights and recommendations as we made various selections. He was very responsive, answering endless questions in person and by text. He kept running lists of what we discussed and followed up on open items. And he had great attention to detail on all aspects of the project. Zade got all of the inspections done and made the whole process as seamless for us as it could possibly be. The end results are just amazing. The downstairs (we no longer say “basement”) has two bedrooms with egress windows (one of which is the second largest in the house), a full bathroom, a laundry room with pantry shelves, and a family room. It’s beautiful and welcoming and feels like an extension of the rest of the house. Everyone who has seen it cannot believe what IC&R was able to do with the space, and we all love spending time downstairs. As mentioned above, the project was completed on time against a ridiculously tight timeline. IC&R stayed on budget, and the few overages we had were due changes/selections that we made along the way knowing there would be additional cost. There were no unpleasant surprises at all. In short, the entire IC&R team was a pleasure to work with, and we could not be happier with the work that they did. We would definitely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone.

Last summer, my fiancée Linda and I decided to look ahead to our about-to-grow family and wanted to do extensive renovations on our 1939 Arlington home. We had a pretty set idea of what we envisioned and some experience with remodeling. The key was to find a company that would / could listen, share and be responsive to our ideas; maintain the renovations in a manner that reflected the history of the house - and at a price we could afford. After too many experiences with shiny drawings and lunches in the showroom, Ideal Construction and Remodeling was suggested to us and we reached out. What we found was a family owned company that would focus on us as the customer, and were only interested in finding a solution to our dreams. We met with one of the sons, Zade Jarrar, the Project Manager. Through our conversations we developed a trust, and confidence in their ability to finish the project. We were very pleased with their proposal price, definitely fit our budget and allowed us to be comfortable with the construction and allowed us to add some things we were only hoping to have. Zade was very responsive, always available, frequently on site and “hands on” with all aspects. One of the reasons Ideal Construction can deliver for the proposal price is the excellent group of subcontractors they utilize. Rather then have a large staff needing constant support they have vetted a small number of experienced workmen who come into your home anxious to please. They will discuss what they are doing and work to provide what you tell them you envision, all with Zade’s constant oversight. One thing we noticed was they all enjoyed their projects with Ideal Construction. The only problem encountered, and one we grew to understand, was the occasional delay due to problems the subcontractor may experienced on another job that delayed their starting on ours. Any change in schedule this caused was always minor and, again, allowed us do the project within the proposed budget and completed near the proposed date. We would recommend Ideal Construction to any person who cares about quality, execution, budget and commitment. I have referred Ideal Construction to many friends and have had Zade drop by just to check on the renovations. They will be at your side from concept to completion.

Ideal Construction was easily the best contractor I have worked with in recent years. We remodeled a bathroom in our second home and did not have the time to be onsite. Ideal managed the project, did exceptional work , stayed in contact with us daily and solved problems we didn't even know existed. I don't usually write stellar reviews, but I cannot say enough complimentary about their work and high standards. We have decided to continue remodeling the Washington DC apartment as we now have a contractor we can rely on.

The Ideal Construction team did a fantastic job for us on a tricky renovation project that involved removing interior stairs to create a completely open first floor level, renovating the kitchen, completely finishing an unfinished basement (including excavation and underpinning portions to increase the ceiling height), and building a new light filled stair tower to connect the basement first, and second floor levels. I work on the commercial side of the building industry and I found that our project manager Zade was incredibly accessible, responsive, and attentive. The few times I did notice small issues, Zade typically already had it on his list as something to address. I recommend the ideal team and would use them again if I ever have the need.

Ideal Construction did a major pop-the-top addition to our home and we could not be happier. The work was well done and timely. Everyone who entered our house was professional and polite. The project manager was always available and accommodating. And we love our fabulous new space.

After my father died, I needed to have some renovations done to his Arlington townhouse before I could put it on the market. My Redfin realtor recommended Jason Jarrar of Ideal Construction. She spoke of Jason very highly and said that he was extremely reliable. I had very little money to spend on the improvements up front. I gave Jason a figure which was my upper limit and he said he would not exceed that. Still, I was nervous: I’d heard about contractors exceeding their budgets, asking for further work and more money to complete it. I was delighted when Jason completed the work for EXACTLY the amount he had estimated it would cost – and not a penny more. He is truly a man of his word. And the work he did was beautiful: it was exactly as it had been described. Jason even came back once the work was competed and fixed a few minor odds and ends, without charging me anything! Overall, working with Ideal Construction was a great experience. Reliable, fast, friendly, courteous, prompt to respond to texts/emails, and affordable. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Jason and Zade did a great job for my addition a few years ago, adding about 1400 sq ft, incl. a 2nd fl above my garage. I obtained about 6 estimates. Their pricing was very reasonable (but not the cheapest) and work quality above average. This is not to say there weren't ups and downs. But, what sets them apart is their honesty and dedication. When the tarp covering the exposed garage (no roof yet) caved in from a downpour at night, Jason and Zade came over personally and helped secure the situation (Jason was still wearing his suit from an event he was attending). When the electrical was being done, they realized they did not include the price for over 15 recessed lights. They only charged me for their cost for the materials (no extra labor costs). When something went wrong, they took responsibility and worked it out with me. Even after the project was finished, they stayed committed to their dedication for a happy customer. When there was a leak from the roof, damaging ceilings and drywall, they fixed everything at no cost. When the heat pump's condensate wasn't draining properly and caused ceiling and drywall damage, they fixed everything at no cost. Earlier this year, shingles came down from the roof. They had their roofer come check and repaired whatever needed repairing - again at no cost. There was one floor piece that was completely different than the rest of the floor. It bothered me, but I didn't raise any issue until 3 years later. They had their flooring guy replace it at no cost. Completely trustworthy guys.