Capitol Hill row homes are sitting on serious untapped value. Those classic three-story brownstones and Victorian townhouses along Pennsylvania Avenue SE, around Eastern Market, and throughout the historic district? They've all got basements that could be pulling their weight and most aren't.
We've been finishing Capitol Hill basements for over 20 years and have completed dozens of projects in this neighborhood alone. The math here is simple: you're not finding more space on the Hill without spending an extra $300K+ or leaving a neighborhood where you can walk to the Capitol, grab dinner at Barracks Row, and actually know your neighbors. But that basement? That's hundreds of thousands in value doing absolutely nothing right now.
Capitol Hill basements come with their own personality. English basements with separate entrances on the alley side. Low ceilings from when these homes were built in the 1890s. Historic district rules that make some contractors run scared. We handle all of it, we know the Historic Preservation Review Board process, we do basement lowering to get you legal ceiling height, and we build rental units that actually get approved.
Federal workers, Hill staffers, lobbyists everyone on Capitol Hill is looking at the same problem: insane property values and zero inventory. That's why the smart move is going down, not out. Turn that basement into a rental unit bringing in $2,500–3,500 a month, a separate condo unit you can sell off, or a home office that doesn't feel like you're working in a cave.
We're not some crew that shows up from across the Beltway. We're local, we're licensed in DC, and we've done this in your specific neighborhood more times than we can count. Most Capitol Hill projects take 8–12 weeks from permits through final inspection. No ghosting, no excuses, just finished basements that actually add value.
We were honored to be featured live on Fox Business and Bloomberg TV on February 22, 2025, in a segment of Trending Today—an award-winning series showcasing innovative businesses and industry leaders. In this episode our team shared our passion for basements, insights into our creative process, and what makes us the go-to experts in basement transformations.
BasementRemodeling.com is an award-winning basement remodeling and finishing company and one of the top remodeling companies in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia (NOVA).
We service areas all across Washington DC, including Capitol Hill. Our reliable team will guide you through the process from start to finish, through design, construction, and final touches. We take pride in our reliability and love to bring new life to homes across Washington DC.
If you reside in the above areas, our nearest store to you is at 5300 Kilmer pl, Hyattsville, MD, 2078. That ensures quick turnaround and efficient execution of all your orders.
Ready to get started? Schedule your free in-home consultation today to get your basement remodel underway!
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Basement ADUs - Capitol Hill's classic row homes are perfect for legal rental apartments. We add separate entrances, kitchens, and bathrooms that meet DC's ADU requirements.
Basement Condo Conversions - Convert your Capitol Hill basement into a separately deeded condo unit you can sell independently. In this market, you're essentially creating a new property worth $400K+.
Crawl Space Conversions - Some older Capitol Hill homes have partial basements or crawl spaces. We excavate and convert them into full-height, finished living space.
Basement Lowering - Many Capitol Hill row homes were built with 6-foot ceilings that don't meet code for living space. We do slab-lowering and underpinning to get you the 7+ feet you need for a legal, livable basement.
Historic District Work – Capitol Hill is one of DC's largest historic districts. We know how to work with the Historic Preservation Review Board and get basement projects approved without the headaches.
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