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Ant Builders

Ant Builders

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars38 Reviews
Renovation Contractors
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About Us

Remodeling firm delivering excellence in award winning spaces.

Services Provided

Asphalt Shingle Roofing, Attic Conversion, Attic Restoration, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Brick Masonry, Brick Siding, Composition Roofing, Concrete Construction, Concrete Flooring, Countertop Installation, Crown Molding Installation, Custom Home Bars, Demolition, Drywall Installation, Drywall Texturing, Energy-Efficient Homes, Exterior Door Installation, Fiber Cement Siding, Floor Leveling, Flooring Installation, General Contracting, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Framing, Insulation Installation, Kitchen Remodeling, Laminate Flooring Installation, Lighting Installation, Linoleum Flooring Installation, Masonry, Metal Roofing, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Project Management, Radiant Floor Heating, Range Hood Installation, Roof Installation, Roof Replacement, Rubber Roofing, Shower Installation, Slate Roofing, Stair Installation, Stone Installation

Areas Served

Bethesda, DC (Washington), North Bethesda, North Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Washington

Awards

Best of Houzz multiple consecutive years

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Business Details

Business Name

Ant Builders

Phone Number

+1 202-330-7525

Website

antbuilders.com

Address

801 Varnum St NW
Washington, DC 20011

Typical Job Cost

USD 50,000 - USD 1,000,000

License Number

97775

Followers

156 Followers

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Credentials

11 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2024
Best of Houzz 2023
Best of Houzz 2022
Best of Houzz 2021
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2018
Best of Houzz 2017
Best of Houzz 2016
Best of Houzz 2015
Best of Houzz 2014
4 Houzz Badges
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38 Reviews for Ant Builders

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|38 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
Jaspreet Saini
Jaspreet Saini
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I can't recommend the entire team at Ant Builders enough! Shy and Arvind became like family to us over the course of almost a year of planning and actual demolition and construction. We removed a load bearing wall in our 1950s galley kitchen, and turned it a true center of our home. The work they completed is impeccable, but what I appreciate more is the guidance and advice Shy and Arvind provided throughout the entire process. Whenever we hit a bump in the road or were overwhelmed with options, they stepped in and helped us sort through our thoughts and make better decisions. I felt like they truly had our best interests in mind, and will definitely be calling on them again for other plans to remodel our house!
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Aweeeee this family I really do miss. So nice for a process that can get stressful they stayed sweet .
NA
natalya_scimeca
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shy, Arvind, and their crew finished our basement this summer. I can't recommend them highly enough. Shy was patient in droves as I agonized over bathroom fixtures (hint - Shy has an excellent design sense) and requested explanations of the most basic construction concepts. They communicate expertly, consulting when decisions needed to be made, and gently informing us if they thought we were making a bad decision (hint - Shy and Arvind are almost always right). I always felt that I had a good grasp of where they were in the process, what to expect next, and what decisions I would need to make in the near future. A few times when we suddenly realized that some aspect of our plan wasn't going to work in reality, Shy and the crew paused to help develop with a creative solution. Her crew seem like genuinely nice people and were very respectful of our home. When we went on a 2-week vacation we had absolutely no hesitation leaving them alone in the house. The end product is exactly what we wanted -- a finished basement with a gorgeous new bathroom at just the right price point. If I do another home project I will 100% hire them again.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Awwww I miss this couple. They were great with all of us. What can I say when the kids gave our crew treats. They went vacation and got us Toblerones. We all really loved working with them. Kind! I love it.
GM
gmodan
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about Shy and Arvind and their team. They are amazing! Meticulous work, on time, excellent problem solvers, organized, patient... they know their stuff and are also really fun to work with. We redid a kitchen and added a bathroom in an old building where nothing was square or level and we wanted some quirky stuff done, and they helped us make it work and always came up with creative ideas when some new crazy thing about our building was revealed (like the toilet pipe being built into the outer wall of the building!) It looks beautiful and we are so happy with it.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
This client we'll miss seeing every day. She is the absolute best person, great wife, spectacular kid and a tremendous dad as well. Totally fun days there.
H8
HU-839033883
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
They redid our kitchen and downstairs bathroom in 2022. Cannot say enough good things. They did an incredible job of giving us what we wanted, while making suggestions to make it even better. Quality of the work is absolutely top notch, as is communication and responsiveness. A++.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
So this family is so gracious and patient beyond belief. The cabinets that were supposed to arrive came in 3 months late because of a factory issue. Not a peep from them. Just understanding and I cannot be more grateful. So good to the crew. ❤❤❤
H3
HU-374928018
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shy, Arvind and their team are fantastic. They are experts in their trade, they make sound and helpful recommendations, they are timely - including always on time and on schedule during the work - and they are neat and tidy even during demo. We have a huge amount of respect for how they go about their work - the team knows how to work well together and is very efficient - and we are very pleased with the results for our now renovated bathroom. What could have been a really dramatic and painful project could not have gone better. They completed the job efficiently and well within the time frame that they originally suggested, with no issues. We'd recommend them to anyone looking to do a renovation; and we cannot wait to work with them again on our next one.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Awwwwww it's only a few days now and I miss you guys. And I finally meet the doggy with cheese. So good to work for nice, kind and funny people. My guys and I really appreciate you both
H7
HU-793848935
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shy and Arvind are superb general contractors, creative problem solvers, top-drawer returners of phone calls, and all-around good eggs. Smart, honest, detail-oriented perfectionists, they operate with dispatch yet take no short cuts. In the course of our project, they made critical interventions beyond the scope of what we hired them to do and proffered wise advice on matters large and small. Generosity of spirit is uncommon in the building trade, but these two have it. Kudos, too, to their excellent crew.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Our kind of people here! Definitely appreciated all the kudos and treats. We were all pampered on this job. We'll be friends long after this!
KG
Kenneth Grossfield
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We used Ant Builders to completely redo a large bathroom. We could not imagine a better experience. They are incredibly professional, meticulous and easy to work with. They also are great about follow-up after the work is completed - responding quickly to our requests and providing advice on other potential projects. We have used contractors for a number of projects and they are by far the best.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Thank you. .
Probably one of the best designed homes I've ever been into and everything in there is absolutely beautiful right down to the furniture. And a super, duper nice couple.
H1
HU-138629726
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ant Builders came highly recommended to us from a work colleague - so highly rated that we decided to wait until they were available, over a year later. And thank goodness we did, Shy and her team were just amazing. Not only is their work impeccable, but they are excellent to work with - responsive, honest, and hardworking. There was not a single day during the project that work wasn't being progressed, and the work was completed well within the timeframe provided. The attention to detail was second-to-none, and nothing was spared to ensure everything was perfect (even when we thought it already was!). Shy has a great eye, is intelligent and generous and has an excellent sense of humor. She has wonderful contractors and contacts, and excellent recommendations for suppliers. Working with Ant Builders was a real pleasure, and we have already put ourselves back on the waiting list for our next project!
H3
HU-311406615
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I waited to have my basement renovation done by Ant Builders and so glad I did! We knew it wasn't going to be a straightforward job since my 1926 row house had lots of underlying issues that would have to be solved, and Shy and Arvind were great at figuring out solutions that would work in a sensible way....they also spotted a serious structural issue in the crawl space that someone else might have overlooked! This is my first time doing a major renovation. Shy and Arvind had a good idea of what I wanted the end result to be and were great at guiding my decisions along the way, and explaining their reasoning when I was confused or unsure. They also had to navigate the supply chain craziness due to the pandemic and just kept taking a deep breath and taking it all in stride. The crew is the best.....they come to work happy and work hard because they're well cared for by Shy and Arvind and Alex. Everyone was on time which meant they got me up early but as all the other reviewers have said, I do miss starting my day with Ant Builders and the guys. Thank you thank you thank you!
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
My kind of person. You treated the crew so well. It's kind and appreciated. I got white eggplants. Arvind got kale. She's a giver...We really miss you and stop working sooooooo hard.
H8
HU-838937073
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shy, Alex, Arvind and the crew were amazing. They renovated our bathrooms and master closet. We could not have asked more. The quality of work exceeded all of our expectations. They were punctual, reliable, clear on pricing, and easy to communicate with. It was nice to work with a contractor who shows up on time every morning. They also had great design ideas, especially since we can be indecisive at times. We (and our two Boston Terriers) miss seeing them them everyday. We love our bathrooms and we look forward to working with them again in the future.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Such a great couple. Just so easy and pleasant everyday. And 2 puppies greeting us everyday. What else could you ask for. We miss seeing you guys too.
H8
HU-80072082
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shy and her team were fantastic to work with! Great communication daily, on-time and on-budget completion - I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our screened-in porch addition exceeded my expectations, and their attention to detail is incredible. We will enjoy the space for many years to come, and I cannot wait to hire the team back for updates in other sections of our house.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Okay this is how nice this client is. We got held up on permits with DC and then when approved we couldn't get to her immediately. She waited so patiently. Love the chilled out attitude. LOVE IT! A spectacular person for sure.
Marla Bobowick
Marla Bobowick
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Shy and her amazing team did it again! They just finished a master bath remodel in our 1920s home and it's fabulous. As always, Shy was great on design input, especially in terms of maximizing the space in a very small bathroom. She and her crew went extra miles for us in terms of tricky tiling installations, built-in shelves (and even a place for our kitty litter box), pocket door and matching trim, and repainting when the color wasn't quite what I wanted. All with creativity, flexibility, and grace, given the challenges of construction during the pandemic. We couldn't be happier, and I will definitely call Ant Builders next time we have a project.
Ant Builders
Comment from Ant Builders:
Fabulous, fantastic, kind, nice and always easy to work for. What else can you ask for in a couple. Might I add a PERFECT COUPLE!
OOOOOH and the baked goods she made for us are heaven sent. So flippin nice!
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