Gaithersburg, MD ยท Since 2009Since 2009
Husband-and-wife team Alex and Carolina Reyes design, permit and build complete kitchens, baths and basements under one contract. Alex is on site every day.
AC Remodeling is a family-owned firm that has offered design-build remodeling in Gaithersburg, MD since 2009. The same team draws your kitchen, bath or basement, prices it, pulls the permits and builds it under a single contract.
The owners run every job, so the people at your first meeting are the people on your project.
The firm takes complete remodels only, not repairs or handyman work. Clients point to the same details again and again: a 3D rendering and written proposal before demolition, one project manager, a written update each week, and a crew that shows up on time and cleans up every day. That is how the firm earned 5.0 stars across 55 Google reviews.
Custom and semi-custom cabinetry, mostly painted maple, with quartzite or engineered quartz tops and layered lighting on dimmers. Wall removals, beams and new plumbing fall under one permit. Plan on 3 to 5 weeks of design, 3 to 6 weeks for permits and ordering, then 6 to 9 weeks of building.
6 to 9 weeks of building
Primary and hall baths taken back to the studs. Showers get a Schluter or equal waterproofing system and are flood-tested before tile goes up. Low-threshold showers, blocking for grab bars and comfort-height fixtures are offered for living in place. Construction usually runs 4 to 6 weeks.
Usually 4 to 6 weeks to build
Moisture, insulation, electrical and plumbing are handled before the walls close. Then the space is planned around how you will use it: a wet bar, gym, guest suite with proper egress, theater or office, drawn in 3D and built by one crew under one permit.
Design, engineering, permits and construction stay with one accountable team. Designers work beside the crews who build, so your selections are priced against real costs early. The design retainer is credited toward your construction contract when you go ahead with the build.
Alex Reyes is on site every day managing construction quality, and Carolina Reyes joins every client meeting. There is no layer of middle management between you and the owners.
MHIC License #127743 and DCRA License #420220000070 appear on every page of the site. The firm is also an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm and an NKBA member.
AC Remodeling holds 17 Best of Houzz awards for design and service, covering 2014 to 2021 and 2024 to 2026.
Google reviewers say they got all prices upfront with no unexpected costs. During the build you get one project manager, a shared schedule and a written progress report every week.
Alex Reyes and his wife, Carolina, founded AC Remodeling in Gaithersburg in 2009. They kept the firm small on purpose so the owners could stay close to every project instead of chasing volume.
Alex, a licensed contractor and self-described perfectionist, is on site daily and holds materials and detailing to his own standard. Carolina, the managing director, leads design and turns your wish list into a plan the crew can build on budget.
Design assistant Melissa Rojas walks clients through showroom visits and selections, down to the last tile and fixture.
Alex ReyesPresident & CEO, co-founder
“stay close to every project instead of chasing volume”
A no-obligation meeting in your home or by video to cover your goals, lifestyle, timeline and investment range, with an honest look at what your space allows.
After you sign a design agreement and retainer, designers measure your space, draw the layout and show it in 3D renderings until you are confident in it.
Carolina or Melissa goes with you to trusted suppliers to choose cabinets, counters, tile, lighting and fixtures that suit your style and budget.
A dedicated project manager runs the build, protects the rest of your home, keeps the site clean and sends you regular progress updates.
A detailed walkthrough confirms every finish meets the standard, followed by a deep clean, a care guide and your warranty handoff.
We live in a penthouse of a high rise condo. The one part of our unit which was not penthouse quality was the primary bathroom.
We recently finished a complete renovation of our primary bath and closet, and expanded a second closet in our other bathroom with the assistance of AC Remodeling.
We worked with AC Remodeling to renovate our kitchen and living area, taking down the space to the studs, adding an additional door, and relocating major appliances such as the stove and fridge.
No. AC Remodeling does not offer free estimates. Every project starts with a no-obligation consultation, in your home or by video, about your goals, timeline and investment range. Design then begins with a signed design agreement and a retainer, and that retainer is credited toward your construction contract if you build with the firm.
The firm's kitchen timeline has three stages: 3 to 5 weeks for measurements, 3D plans and selections, 3 to 6 weeks for county permits and cabinet ordering, then 6 to 9 weeks of construction. Final detailing, a deep clean and the warranty handoff follow. Bathrooms run shorter, with 4 to 6 weeks of construction.
Yes. Permit administration is handled in-house. The team coordinates with Montgomery County DPS and, for homes inside city limits, the City of Gaithersburg, and it holds MHIC License #127743 in Maryland and DCRA License #420220000070 in Washington, DC. Code and structural questions are worked into the design from day one.
Yes. Recent Google reviews come from a penthouse owner and from a high-rise condo building in North Bethesda, where the team renovated a primary bath and closets. In reply to one review the owners wrote that navigating high-rise condo renovations with minimal disruption is what they strive for across Bethesda.
No. AC Remodeling does not take minor repairs, handyman tasks or partial updates. The firm focuses on complete remodels such as custom kitchens, primary suites and finished basements, where one accountable team can manage design, permits and construction from start to finish under a single contract.
Call (240) 632-1660, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or request a consultation online and the team will reply within one business day.
(240) 632-1660
