Constraction reviews in Alexandria, Virginia

Work done: Total renovation of bathroom in apt., including removing and replacing the tub with a shower. This included rebuilding a wall with new blocks, installation of tiles in wall, all new cabinet and fixtures.
Floors Kitchen Bath Direct made us a presentation and they took care of everything! including coordinating with the building/mgmt office.
Very professional, great quality, worked was completed on time and as promised.
You can see the great quality of their work in the details.

Rafael and his team were great to work with! They added the backsplash to our kitchen, redid the shower and floor in our basement bathroom and completely remodeled our master bathroom to have a more open floor plan to keep the bathtub and get rid of the 80s style bathroom :) They were very communicative, always on time and got the job done in a matter of weeks. I highly Recommend them for any remodel/ tile work you need done to your home!

I had a great experience working with the FKB Direct team remodeling my bathroom. The work is high quality and everyone was thoughtful and responsive. Rafi and Susan were easy to work with and made sure I was pleased with not only how the work was progressing but the end result as well. During the entire remodel Juan and his team were respectful of my home and every evening it was left tidy and clean. I am thrilled with the results!

I chose FKBD (Rafi, Susan and Team) to remodel my kitchen. I was pleasantly surprised by the professionalism, efficiency and attention to detail that was taken in completing the project. I love my kitchen and will use FKBD again for future projects. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to get a job well done.

Denise B.

We had an exceptional experience with Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct. Rafi and Susan were both extremely responsive, professional and generous with their time and advice. Not only did FKBD completely remodel one of our bathrooms (with a beautiful new walk-in shower), they patiently worked with us to partially remodel a second bathroom and then refurbished our deck, fixed some dripping A/C ducts over our kitchen ceiling and then even patched up some drywall where some rodents had been entering. We were very happy with how things turned out. With Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct, you get a reasonably priced, "one-stop shop" without sacrificing for quality on the structural and finish work. We would definitely use them again!

If you are new to the world of major home renovation, this review is for you. Spoiler alert: by the end of the project, we were thrilled with the work and performance of FKB Direct. Here are the take-aways up front for your convenience:

-- Budget performance was EXCELLENT (within 5% of original bid)
-- Schedule was EXCELLENT (issues occurred beyond FKB's control)
-- Execution and Quality were EXCELLENT

We conducted a large internet search of local home contractors in the Northern Virginia area, and FKB Direct was among the short list resulting from our down-selection. Rafi and Susan personally came out to the house for an interview/evaluation of sorts, and based on that interaction we selected them for a major renovation of our kitchen and primary bathroom.

This process began in late February 2022, and we did not get to the punch-out phase until October. The design process was iterative, and the communication from Rafi was very good. He and Susan provided multiple 2D renderings of our spaces until we locked down a final design. They would constantly say "YOU DREAM IT, WE BUILD IT," though we found that the more we dreamt in detail and provided feedback, the closer we got to a design that met/exceeded our expectations. The design process took about a month, and then we entered the Waiting Game of the Arlington County permit process. Going through the permit process easily added ~4 months to our timeline, as the county office was going through major IT changes at the time. The delay actually bought us time to overcome major supply chain issues and long lead times with our fixtures and appliances, so that was a painful plus.

Fast forward to August, and we finally broke ground on the work. We took Rafi's offer to do the kitchen and bathroom simultaneously, and we also chose to live through the construction. THINK TWICE before you make this decision if you have another option; we spent the next two months living in the guest room and using a tiny microwave as our kitchen. If you haven't lived through a renovation before, you need to brace yourself and trust the process. Not only is it loud, dirty, and distracting, but you will also notice issues mid-construction that will scare the wits out of you. We aired many grievances throughout the construction, and Rafi must've said 100 times: "Trust me guys. When it's done, you're gonna love it. I promise!"

I'm glad to say Rafi was right. The original construction schedule was around one month, and the actual schedule was closer to 2 months -- I consider that a big win. When we had issues, we raised them. Rafi addressed them. Once we got to the punch-out phase in October, we had a laundry list of items for correction (common with any construction project). FKB was flawlessly patient and corrected every single item without hesitation. Maybe most importantly, they never tried to nickel and dime us for changes or corrections. We did make some upgrades along the way, and even with those changes, the final cost came within 5% of the original budget despite huge 2022 challenges with labor, supply chains, and inflation. Nearly the entire 5% was due to changes we directed for upgraded items.

The final products are AMAZING! This was an expensive undertaking, and we feel we got every penny of value (and then some) out of it. Our friends and family rave about our new spaces, and we have passed on FKB's contact info to several folks since then. We wholeheartedly endorse them, their work, and their professionalism. We would hire them again for future projects of small and large complexity without hesitation.

In conclusion, take this first-time renovator's word for it: hire FKB and trust their process. It will be overwhelming at times, and you will reach a point -- probably several times -- where you are not sure how you are going to get there from here. Rafi will not quit until you get what you want. :)

We had Rafi, Susan, and the FKBD team fully renovate our Kitchen, our Master Bath, our first floor Flooring, paint 3 different levels of our home, and install several chandeliers. I can't recommend Rafi and Susan enough. Rafi and Susan are professional, responsive, and go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with everything.

Not only does their team provide the highest quality work, they are always welcome to feedback and will do whatever it takes to make sure you are happy with the finish product all the way down to the finishes. From all the contractors we interviewed, Rafi and Susan provided the best value and the best customer service.

Our gas range was delivered with a large dent. I talked with the delivery man, and he refused to take it back and told me to call the vendor and left. When I told Susan and Rafi, they called that delivery company and were on the phone for hours escalating to the highest management until they agreed to take back the gas range that day. Low and behold, a couple hours later, that same delivery man came and picked up the gas range. And I was able to immediately order a new one.

Also, they gave me a 5-week timeline for the renovation and everything was done in 5 weeks. My wife and I worked from home and we were amazed with progress we saw everyday. And after 1-year later, everything still looks like new. It's amazing the quality of finishes they use and everything has held up to the highest quality. And yes, my wife, 2 kids, and I lived through the renovation. The team cleaned up everyday and made sure to minimize the dust as much as possible. So when the team left every night, we were unaffected by the dust and debris.

Again, I can't recommend the team enough and you will not be disappointed.

We are totally happy with our bathroom upgrade by FK&B. It was completed on time and at a reasonable price ( we had other higher quotes). Raphael’s crew were very professional and the quality of their work is evident by the product. We highly recommend them.

With 100% certainty I recommend Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct. Not only were they eager to answer any questions I had at the beginning of our project, but their quickness, kindness, and overall excellent work was absolutely top notch. I can’t thank the company enough for their work with us and I would definitely work with them again if the need came up.

The project itself lasted five days and included demoing the original shower floor and wall tiles. Once that part was done they installed the shower floor and wall tiles we selected and would ask us questions about anything they were curious about (whether we wanted the wall tiles to be vertical/horizontal, did we want them staggered, what color grout, etc). The fellas that performed the demo and install showed up early each day and were as respectful as can possibly me. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

10/10 would recommend FKBD - on time, on budget, and exceeded expectations! We needed a contractor to convert our basement into an in-law suite, so we partnered with FKBD to:
-replace carpet with wood
-install a kitchenette (incl. plumbing and electrical)
-repaint
-install recessed lighting
-add safety bars in bathroom

The process: Rafi and Susan were very helpful - they worked with us to go over 11 different versions of the kitchen layout. Because they're direct to manufacturer, they put us in contact with each contractor (stone yard, flooring, etc...) and we were able to pick everything out ourselves and give them the SKU number.

The result: They completed all the work in 2 weeks and we couldn't be happier!!

This was our first remodeling project using a contractor, and Rafi and his team (Susan, Juan and Ishmael) were terrific to work with! We couldn't be more pleased with the entire process and absolutely love the completed bathroom - we feel like we're at a first-class resort!
From day one, Rafi and Susan were very professional, answered our questions promptly, and the timeline/workflow was spot-on. When we mentioned that we planned to replace the carpet after the bathroom was finished, Rafi recommended a "carpet guy" - so we also got beautiful new carpeting installed within the original timeline, and for a great price!
Juan and Ishmael did the hands-on work. They arrived promptly every morning and did a superb job - tearing out the old bathroom, installing the new tub/shower/tile floor/vanity, etc - and best of all, they cleaned up after themselves - every day!
Thank you, Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct for making our master bathroom remodel project a pleasure and a success!

Floors Kitchen and Bath Direct completed a bathroom remodel for me and I am extremely happy with the results. The original bathroom had a shower that was extremely small and the walls of the bathroom were covered in outdated and mismatched title. FKBD provided expert consultation and construction that resulted in a more modern look within budget. Thanks FKBD! Your team is the best and I will contact you for my next home remodel project!

We are so thankful to FKBD for fabulous job as you can see in pictures , Rafi the owner and his team are amazing , hardworking and respectful people, they were always there for us, whenever we emailed or called them, they completely changed our kitchen ,we love our new kitchen so much , whatever we asked they did it for us. We will definitely recommend them to anyone.
P.s our kitchen Project was done before time.

Great communication which has been a problem for us in the past with other contractors. The workers were extremely respectful and kind. Everything went extremely smoothly and would easily use them them for future projects.

Sharing photos of before and after of a 23 yr old Bathroom transformed to a new modern bathroom. Love the work Rafi's team did and props to Susan for providing great customer service. Everything I picked out from their helpful catalog, and a few things had special made and had it installed where and how I asked. I found this company through a referral and when I saw the work they had done for a friend I knew they would be a good fit for my project. Team is very professional and keeps their work area very organized and clean. Looking forward to having them transform my Master Bathroom Next! Thank you!

Rafi and his team did a great job, they worked quickly and made sure the job was done right. We had them replace our kitchen floors and backsplash and they paid great attention to detail. They also provided the best price from all of our quotes.

I recently had my front entryway and kitchen floors replaced by Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct and could not be happier. This is the second project they have completed for me, first it was my en suite bathroom and now these floors.

The entire process the quote through the finished product is smooth and professional. Susan is always helpful in coordinating all the pieces and Rafi does an amazing job at managing the work.

I highly recommend this company I will be using them for my future projects!

We recently hired Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct to update three bathrooms and a kitchen. And we couldn't be more pleased. We are happy with the results, the people who did the work, the way the project unfolded and our dealings with Rafi and Susan. We didn't have much experience with major home renovations and very much appreciated their guidance as we made the myriad decisions that go into a renovation of any size. They were patient, provided many thoughtful options, and really worked to make sure that details both large and small were executed, and within budget. Throughout the process things were uncovered that needed adjustment and they listened to our concerns and rectified each issue to our satisfaction. If you're looking for quality home renovation work that you'll be happy with that doesn't break the bank, my wife and I would highly recommend FKBD!

My husband and I contracted with Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct to renovate our kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Rafi Vázquez and his team were responsible for these projects from start to finish. Their professional attention to detail made the process smooth and easy. Our goal was to refresh our aging kitchen and bathrooms beautifully and economically, and his company delivered. We especially liked 1 point of contact for the total project! His crew does beautiful tile work and quality product installation. We highly recommend Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct if you are seeking a beautiful and affordable home rejuvenation. Patrice and Emerson Hevia

This was our first time doing a major renovation but we were in really good hands with Rafi and his team! Floors Kitchen & Bath Direct did a beautiful job renovating our kitchen and bathroom. They understood and paid attention to what we wanted and even added some thoughtful touches that were not in the original vision. There is real pride in their work. We would definitely hire them again!

I hired Floors Kitchen and Bath Direct to redo my kitchen. The price was reasonable and the work was excellent. They got rid of the ugly bulkhead, separated the range from the wall, and installed 42” cabinets and quartz countertops.

They also did some work for me in the bathroom repairing the tile that another contractor had messed up. It came out perfect.

They completed the work on time and on budget and left my apartment clean. I would definitely hire them again.