A full service remodeling firm taking pride in what we do.
DARKHORSE
Dezign Build
kitchens
&
baths
landscaping, sheds, & fences
mudrooms
&
basements
wet bars,
wine bars,
beer bars...any
bars
sunrooms
& screened
in porches
detached
garages with in law suite
pop tops
&
additions
porticos
&
porches
roof
replacements
concrete
tops
animal
friendly
design
If you can
dream it
we can build it
solar
wind
geothermal
accessible
design
home
security
digital locks, hidden caches, secert rooms
We will stay small on purpose.
Large firms operate like a big yellow school bus - you can't miss them, they turn slowly, they need a lot of room to brake, and their blind spots are enormous.
Big companies are a better fit for new home construction and
neighborhood development. They shine in these arenas.
Small companies are a better fit for remodeling and renovations.
The construction industry changes constantly and it is important to keep up, innovate, and adjust; sometimes quickly, like when COVID first landed.
By keeping our volume small, we can:
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pass along our overhead savings to you
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personalize the design process
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adjust the normal to meet your needs
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offer great quality & install it right
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safeguard the jobsite schedule
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tailor the jobsite for you & your family
Darkhorse Dezign LLC is licensed, bonded, and insured. We are a Class A Contractor working in the state of Virginia.
Christie and James are a powerful remodeling team who started working together in 2010. We have built partnerships and processes that have stood the test of time for over a decade. Creating Darkhorse Dezign has been a dream come true and it provides us the freedom to really break the mold.
Christie Doebel, the owner & senior designer, manages the business
& design side of Darkhorse.
With 20+ years of design experience,
plus a BA in Interior Design from VA Tech, Christie has a great eye for creativity and style. She works well with vision, price,
materials, & space. The result is a smooth design process that is well thought out.
James Denney, the pro & master carpenter, manages the sales &
production side of Darkhorse.
With 37+ years of construction experience,
James knows a lot about a lot &
has a great eye for quality plus a knack for scheduling. He works well with tradesmen, subs, & county inspectors resulting in a smooth production process that is done right.
As mentioned above, we see a lot of inherent dangers with large firms doing remodeling. Big companies don't value your experience and the final outcome; they see value in money. They love making a profit and they love sharing their values with you by talking about their huge discounts. They brag about huge material discounts and being able to pass those savings along to you; which is some ways is true but it is the not full story. A big company's material savings is offset by their high overhead and big payroll. In reality, big and small remodeling companies are highly competitive and similar in price. It's the talent, it's the services, it's the experience, and it's the final product which really sets each company apart.