Professionals Directory
19 types
| Professional Type | Est. Cost | License | ||
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| Structural Engineer | Staircase opening + window closure + fro... | 2000-6000 | Required | |
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Required For
Staircase opening + window closure + front door widening
When Needed
Week 2-4
How to Find
ASCE DC chapter - referrals from architects
Notes
Critical hire - drives permit timeline
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| Architect or Designer | Permit drawings + kitchen design | 2000-8000 | No | |
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Required For
Permit drawings + kitchen design
When Needed
Week 3-5
How to Find
AIA DC - Houzz - referrals
Notes
May combine with structural engineer for efficiency
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| HVAC Contractor | 3 system replacement + ductwork + mechan... | 45000-80000 | Required | |
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Required For
3 system replacement + ductwork + mechanical room
When Needed
Week 2-4
How to Find
ACCA member search - Angi - referrals
Notes
Get Manual J calculation included in scope
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| Electrician | Panel upgrade + all electrical work | 15000-35000 | Required | |
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Required For
Panel upgrade + all electrical work
When Needed
Week 4-6
How to Find
Referrals - Angi - NextDoor
Notes
Must pull all electrical permits
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| Plumber | All plumbing work | 15000-30000 | Required | |
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Required For
All plumbing work
When Needed
Week 4-6
How to Find
Referrals - Angi - NextDoor
Notes
Must pull all plumbing permits
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| Cabinet Maker/Installer | Baltic birch cabinets | 45000-90000 | No | |
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Required For
Baltic birch cabinets
When Needed
Week 4-8
How to Find
Research custom shops - showroom visits
Notes
Longest lead time - hire early
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| Countertop Fabricator | Quartzite countertops | 12000-25000 | No | |
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Required For
Quartzite countertops
When Needed
Week 10-14
How to Find
Stone yards - cabinet maker referrals
Notes
Template after cabinets installed
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| Flooring Contractor | Hardwood refinishing | 4000-7000 | No | |
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Required For
Hardwood refinishing
When Needed
Week 20-24
How to Find
Referrals - Angi
Notes
Schedule LAST after all other work
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| Painter | Interior whole house + exterior | 25000-47000 | No | |
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Required For
Interior whole house + exterior
When Needed
Week 18-24
How to Find
Referrals - Angi
Notes
Interior after drywall - exterior after repointing
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| Drywall Contractor | All drywall repair and new | 8000-15000 | No | |
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Required For
All drywall repair and new
When Needed
Week 14-18
How to Find
Referrals - part of GC scope typically
Notes
Coordinate with all rough-in trades
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| Mason | Repointing + any structural brick work | 8000-18000 | No | |
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Required For
Repointing + any structural brick work
When Needed
Low priority phase
How to Find
Historic preservation referrals
Notes
Use lime-based mortar for 1905 house
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| Metal Fabricator | Front staircase rebuild | 15000-35000 | No | |
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Required For
Front staircase rebuild
When Needed
Low priority phase
How to Find
Custom metal shops - architect referrals
Notes
May need DDOT coordination
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| Roofer | Future roof replacement | 25000-45000 | No | |
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Required For
Future roof replacement
When Needed
Future phase
How to Find
Referrals - check BBB
Notes
Get inspection now to plan timeline
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| Tile Installer | Master bathroom + other bathrooms | Included in bathroom costs | No | |
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Required For
Master bathroom + other bathrooms
When Needed
Phase 2-3
How to Find
Referrals - showroom recommendations
Notes
Critical for master bath quality
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| Finish Carpenter | Trim millwork built-ins staircase | Varies by scope | No | |
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Required For
Trim millwork built-ins staircase
When Needed
Throughout project
How to Find
Cabinet maker may provide - or separate hire
Notes
May be same as cabinet installer
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| HVAC Engineer | Manual J load calculation | 300-800 | Required | |
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Required For
Manual J load calculation
When Needed
Week 2-3
How to Find
HVAC contractors often provide - or independent
Notes
Can be part of HVAC contractor scope or independent
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| Permit Expediter | Optional - navigate DC permits | 1500-3500 | No | |
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Required For
Optional - navigate DC permits
When Needed
Week 6-8
How to Find
DC permit expediter services
Notes
Optional but can save significant time and frustration
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| Solar Installer | Solar array design and installation | 48000-64000 | Required | |
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Required For
Solar array design and installation
When Needed
Week 16-20
How to Find
EnergySage - Solar United Neighbors
Notes
Critical - get 3 quotes
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| E10/Battery Installer | Anker E10 system installation | 2000-3500 | Required | |
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Required For
Anker E10 system installation
When Needed
Week 8-10
How to Find
Anker network or local electrician
Notes
Anker offers installation service
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