What We Do

BuilderFish™ specializes in Universal Design (UD) to help everyone, particularly older Americans and people with disabilities, enjoy independence, comfort, ease and longevity in their homes. Class A general contractor Jonathan Fishbeck is designated Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist by the AARP® and NAHB.

We define "recycle your house" as going beyond "green" building to include preparing the house to accommodate multiple life stages and unforeseen circumstances so the home is convenient and safe for people of all ages and abilities. Energy conservation is an important component of Universal Design because features which conserve energy, prevent waste and save money contribute to core principles of UD promoting efficiency and safety.

Among our ideal projects incorporating UD:

• custom new construction
• whole house modernization/automation
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Additions
• post foreclosure/short sale make-over (i.e. ugly duck into swan)
• rental/flip refurbishment
• wish-list projects (e.g. exterior walls, garage, playroom, office, basement, entertainment room)

Also, we are a VA registered builder in Virginia and the District of Columbia for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program

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