About us
Founded in 2009 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, AC Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm delivering fully integrated, high-investment remodels across Montgomery County and Northwest Washington, DC.
Every project is planned, priced and built by one team, from the first sketch through construction, under a single contract. The same designers and builders stay involved throughout, so nothing gets lost between the drawing and the build.
The firm’s boutique size allows for owner-led, daily on-site oversight on every project. Alex Reyes manages construction quality in person, while Carolina Reyes and Melissa Rojas lead the design. That direct involvement keeps every kitchen, spa bathroom or finished basement held to the same standard of craftsmanship.
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Our story
Alex Reyes and his wife Carolina founded AC Remodeling in 2009 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. They built a boutique design-build model to prioritize craftsmanship and close client communication over high project volume. Based in Gaithersburg, MD, the firm remains rooted in the local community.
Alex and Carolina divide responsibilities to maintain quality control across every project phase:
Our company management keeps projects on schedule and makes sure your vision is executed as planned. Major home remodels raise real questions: will quality be consistent? Will decisions stay clear? Our founder-led model addresses each concern by removing middle management, where details often get lost.
Our core team
AC Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm founded in Gaithersburg in 2009. No middle management — the owners run your project.
President & CEO
Licensed contractor and unabashed perfectionist. Alex is on site daily, holding construction quality, materials and detailing to his own standard.
“I pride myself on high-quality work, never cutting corners, and paying the utmost attention to details.”
Managing Director
Carolina leads design direction, joins every client meeting and translates your wish list into a plan our build team can deliver on budget.
“We are here for you. Our top priority is making your life easier through the whole project.”
Design Assistant
Melissa guides you through selections and showroom visits, balancing beauty and function down to the last tile, fixture and finish.
“I am my happiest when creating a space that brings you joy.”
Recognition
Best of Houzz honors for both Design and Service, awarded by homeowners and the Houzz community across more than a decade of kitchen, bath and basement remodels in Montgomery County and Northwest Washington, DC.
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Our design-build scope
We manage every detail from the initial 3D architectural rendering to the final structural inspection. AC Remodeling does not take on minor repairs, handyman tasks or partial updates — our work is built for homeowners who want a single point of accountability.
Complete culinary spaces, finished basements and private sanctuaries built for daily wellness — hand-selected stone, custom cabinetry, refined tilework, precision lighting and premium fixtures.
Finished basements with custom wet bars, home theaters, family rooms, baths, offices or bedrooms and smart-home automation — adapted to Montgomery County's colonial, mid-century and 1960s–80s housing stock.
We manage all municipal approvals ourselves. Regular coordination with county and city permitting departments means compliant plans and approval timelines that keep your project moving.
One roof
Independent design firms often select materials without consulting the construction team, which is where unexpected cost increases begin. We bridge that gap by designing alongside the crews who build. Every phase is handled in-house:
Premium material selection
Permit management
Ordering materials
Structural construction
Final detailing and handoff
Recognition
A successful high-investment remodel depends on verifiable performance, not promotional claims. Independent construction and design platforms confirm our quality through objective evaluation of our local operating history.
Codes & structure
Planning and permitting rules shape both your construction timeline and your design decisions. Our design-build process integrates regulatory compliance from day one to protect high-investment projects from delays.
Every neighborhood presents distinct structural realities. Reconfiguring mid-century layouts in Silver Spring or updating post-war ranches in Kensington takes a different approach than modifying grand colonials in Potomac or Chevy Chase. In Gaithersburg and Germantown, maximizing layout efficiency is key. We design for your specific housing stock so structural integrity and flow are both preserved.
FAQ
Yes. AC Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife team Alejandro (Alex) and Carolina Reyes. Based in Gaithersburg, our boutique company specializes in high-end remodeling with active personal involvement from both owners. Alex leads on-site construction daily; Carolina guides design and material selections for a consistent client experience.
We operate as a fully integrated design-build firm rather than a standard general contractor. Architectural planning and construction function together under a single contract. By managing both disciplines in-house, we eliminate communication gaps, keep timelines predictable, and make sure your design is practical for actual construction.
Yes. Our primary service footprint covers all of Montgomery County, Maryland, and Northwest Washington, DC. We regularly manage complex home remodeling in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac and Chevy Chase, and we are experienced in the specific permit regulations across these distinct municipal jurisdictions.
We keep your project budget on track through structured communication during the early planning stages. Carolina or Melissa guides you through local vendor showrooms to pick fixtures, finishes and tile that fit your aesthetic, so you can evaluate real-world material costs before physical construction begins.
Our services are built for complete, high-investment residential transformations: custom kitchens, primary suite sanctuaries, finished basements with custom bars. Because of our comprehensive design-build setup, we do not accept partial remodels, handyman tasks or small repair jobs.
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Every project starts with a short conversation about your space, your timing and your investment range.
