Quick answer
Northern Virginia kitchen and bath remodeling spans Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties plus Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church and Manassas. Each jurisdiction runs its own permit office, many neighborhoods have HOAs, and homes range from 1940s Cape Cods to brand-new townhouses — so local experience matters. ABC Kitchen & Bath has designed and built kitchens and bathrooms here since 2010 from a showroom in Chantilly, near Route 28, Route 50 and I-66.
At a glance
- Counties
- Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington
- Independent cities
- Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas
- Communities we serve
- 29 across Northern Virginia
- Showroom
- 14220 Sullyfield Cir, Unit D, Chantilly, VA 20151
- Awards
- Best of Houzz 2019–2022 · Angi Super Service 2019–2020
- Google rating
- 4.7/5 on Google (78 reviews)
Kitchen and bath remodeling across Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia isn’t one market — it’s a patchwork of counties, independent cities and towns, each with its own permit office, inspection schedule and neighborhood rules. A kitchen remodel in an Arlington bungalow, a Burke split-level and an Ashburn townhouse can involve three different permit processes and three very different sets of hidden conditions.
That’s why most homeowners here look for a kitchen and bath company that already works in their area. From our Chantilly showroom we serve 29 communities — see the full list on our service areas page.
Remodeling permit offices by jurisdiction
Kitchen and bathroom remodels that move plumbing, add circuits, run gas or change walls generally need a permit. Who issues it depends on your address:
| Where you live | Permits through | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County (unincorporated) | Fairfax County Land Development Services | Chantilly, Centreville, Reston, McLean, Burke |
| Towns and cities inside Fairfax County | The city or town for some or all of the process — otherwise Fairfax County | Fairfax City, Falls Church, Herndon, Vienna |
| Loudoun County | Loudoun County Building and Development (Leesburg: town and county, by address) | Ashburn, Sterling, South Riding, Leesburg |
| Prince William County | Prince William County Development Services (City of Manassas has its own) | Gainesville, Bristow, Woodbridge, Manassas |
| Arlington and Alexandria | Arlington County; City of Alexandria Code Administration | Arlington, Alexandria |
We file the applications and schedule inspections with the right office for your address — it’s part of every project.
Northern Virginia housing eras — and what they mean for your remodel
1940s–60s Cape Cods, ramblers and split-levels
Common in Arlington, Falls Church, Annandale, Springfield and Vienna. Small galley kitchens, one full bath and older wiring and plumbing that often need updating.
1970s–80s colonials and townhomes
Burke, Oakton, Reston, Herndon and Sterling. Closed kitchens that are prime candidates for open layouts, and original hall baths.
1990s–2000s planned communities
Ashburn, Centreville, South Riding, Bristow and Chantilly. Oak cabinets, small islands, fiberglass tub-showers and big corner tubs ready for an update.
2000s–2010s newer homes
Brambleton, Aldie and Haymarket. Open but builder-grade kitchens and baths that benefit from better finishes, storage and lighting.
Historic homes
Old Town Alexandria, downtown Leesburg, Clifton and Old Town Manassas. Character to preserve, plus extra care with structure and local review.
The most requested kitchen and bath projects in Northern Virginia
- Open-concept kitchens with the wall to the family room removed
- Larger islands with seating and storage
- Quartz countertops and full-height backsplashes
- Floor-to-ceiling pantry walls
- Tub-to-shower conversions with frameless glass
- Primary bathroom suites with walk-in showers and double vanities
- Aging-in-place bathrooms with curbless showers
- New bathrooms in finished basements
HOAs, condos and work rules
Interior kitchen and bath work rarely needs architectural approval, but many Northern Virginia HOAs and condo associations still have rules that affect a remodel: where a dumpster or storage pod can sit, contractor parking, permitted work hours, elevator reservations and certificates of insurance. We review those rules with you before the project starts and coordinate with your association.
How to choose a Northern Virginia kitchen and bath company
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Check the license
Virginia contractors are licensed by DPOR (the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation). You can look up any company’s license and its class on the DPOR website.
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Ask for proof of insurance
A current certificate of liability insurance protects your home if something goes wrong.
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Read local reviews
Look for recent Google, Houzz and Angi reviews that mention kitchens and baths in your area.
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Confirm who pulls permits
The contractor should pull permits in its own name and schedule inspections.
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Compare complete proposals
An itemized scope, a written schedule and a clear payment plan make bids comparable.
About ABC Kitchen & Bath
ABC Kitchen & Bath was founded in 2010 as a one-stop design-build remodeler: design, permits, demolition, construction and finishing handled in-house and coordinated by one project manager. Our work has earned Best of Houzz awards for design and service and Angi Super Service Awards, and homeowners rate us 4.7/5 on Google (78 reviews). Read our customer reviews, see recent projects or learn more about our team.
