When we decided to make a 2 story addition to our house, we knew that it was critical to find the right contractor for the job. We wanted to avoid the stressful and negative experience we had when we remodeled our kitchen a few years back with another contractor. We considered a number of builders, interviewed 4 of them and ultimately chose Ark Contracting. When we met Noah Blumberg from Ark,we liked him immediately. After our meeting, he came in with a very detailed and competitive bid on a timely basis. His clients were all very happy with the work that he had done for them. We hired Ark and we are now extremely satisfied customers.
Bathroom Remodeling
Flooring
We specialize in creating spaces for family living - and that includes creating spaces for expanding families in the Washington, DC area. We can help design and build beautiful new nurseries, play areas for the toddlers, or can help treat you to a larger master suite haven - for your nightly escape. In all of our spaces, we focus on teaching you about the options for healthier home remodeling and additions, including safe paints, toxin-free flooring, and counters and woods that don't emit gases, keeping your home healthy and safe for your family, and healthier and safer for the earth.
Door Installation/Replacement
Basement Remodeling
Tile Installation
Ceiling Fans
Ceiling Fan Blades: The blades on paddle ceiling fans tend to get dusty over time and keep churning that dust around in your room. To clean ceiling fan blades, secure a clothes dryer sheet to a paint roller with rubber bands, and use it to roll those dust-bunnies away!
Fireplaces
The law in Montgomery County requires all single, two-unit and townhouse residences that have fuel-burning appliances, a fireplace or an attached garage to install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms.
Two of the biggest problems Washington, DC, Bethesda and Chevy Chase homeowners face when designing a home addition are trying to squeeze too much into a space and not having a clear enough idea of why they need the addition in the first place.
New Construction
Browse through our images to see how we transform homes into healthier, more enjoyable spaces. Take special note of our high-caliber craftsmanship and carpentry skills that distinguish our home remodels from the competition. Custom built-ins and hand-crafted details are signature features of Ark's interior design and construction services. They are the mark of a company that takes the time to take care of you.
Inside - On a breezy day, walk around inside holding a lit incense stick to the most common drafty areas: recessed lighting, window and door frames, electrical outlets. Then, "apply tacky rope caulk to those drafty spots or just buy a simple draft stopper ", saysNoah.
Gutters
1. Clean those Gutters - Remove all the old leaves and other debris from your home's gutters so that winter's rain and melting snow can drain. Clogged drains can form ice dams, in which water backs up, freezes and causes water to seep into the house.
Residential Roof Repair
The market is filled with roofing contractors who’ll provide you with less expensive services and warranty cover. But there are high chances that you will get deceived if you haven't selected a certified contractor.
Residential Roof Replacement/Installation
Roofing is always a matter of concern; setting your budget, choosing your contractor, timetable and selecting the material. But today we are going to start with your CONTRACT.
Commercial Roof Repair
Before hiring the best commercial roofing company that you like, you will have to keep an eye on the warranty that is offered. What follows are points to consider before entering into the contract.
Commercial Roof Replacement/Installation
Roofing is always a matter of concern; setting your budget, choosing your contractor, timetable and selecting the material. But today we are going to start with your CONTRACT. Before hiring the best commercial roofing company that you like, you will have to keep an eye on the warranty that is offered. What follows are points to consider before entering into the contract. 1. A... Read more >
2. A burst pipe caused by a winter freeze is a nightmare. Before freezing nights hit, make certain that the water to your hose bibs is shut off inside your house (via a turnoff valve) and that the lines are drained. Find other pipes that aren't insulated, or that pass through unheated spaces -- pipes that run through crawlspaces, basements or garages. Wrap them with pre-molded foam rubber sleeves or fiberglass insulation, available at hardware stores. If you're really worried about a pipe freezing, you can first wrap it with heating tape, which is basically an electrical cord that emits heat.
Masonry
Outside - seal leaks with weather-resistant caulk. For brick areas, use masonry sealer, which will better stand up to freezing and thawing. "Even if it's a small crack, it's still worth sealing up," Blumberg says. "It also discourages any insects from entering your home come springtime."