Matos Construction

Matos Construction LLC specializes in high-end residential renovations and custom finish carpentry across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (DMV) market. Core services include whole-home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, custom built-ins and millwork, basement finishing, and bespoke trim and cabinetry work. The firm focuses on fewer, larger projects — typically full-room or whole-home scopes — where Leo Matos's craftsmanship and precision finish work add the most value for clients in affluent DMV communities including McLean, Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, and Arlington.

Yes. Matos Construction carries general liability insurance. You can ask for a copy of the certificate of insurance before any work starts.

Cost depends on the size of the house, the scope, and the level of finish, and those vary enough between projects that a number quoted sight unseen is not worth much. Leo walks the property, measures, and puts together a detailed line-item proposal so you can see exactly what you are paying for before any work begins. There is no charge for the estimate.

Matos Construction designs and builds custom finish carpentry — including built-in bookshelves, entertainment centers, coffered ceilings, wainscoting, crown molding, and custom cabinetry — treating each project as a permanent architectural feature of the home rather than a furniture installation. All millwork is designed for the specific room's proportions and the client's material preferences. Matos Construction does not subcontract carpentry work; Leo runs every project and signs off on the finished work, which is why the firm's finish quality is consistent across projects.

Matos Construction LLC serves the Washington DC metro area, including Fairfax County (McLean, Great Falls, Vienna), Montgomery County (Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Rockville), Arlington County, Alexandria, and select neighborhoods in Washington DC proper. The firm's primary service area is the inner DMV suburbs where high-end residential renovation demand is strongest. Clients outside this area are considered on a project-by-project basis for larger renovation scopes.

Before hiring any contractor in Northern Virginia, homeowners should verify: (1) an active DPOR Class A or Class B contractor's license, (2) general liability insurance with a minimum $1 million per-occurrence limit, (3) a written contract specifying scope, materials, and payment schedule, and (4) verifiable references from comparable residential projects in the past two years. Ask for the license number and look it up on the DPOR website, and ask for a copy of the certificate of insurance.

Matos Construction works as a design-build contractor for finish and millwork scopes, meaning Leo Matos can develop the design concept and material specification for carpentry, built-ins, and trim directly with the homeowner. For full architectural renovations requiring structural drawings, Matos Construction coordinates with the homeowner's architect or designer rather than replacing them. This hybrid model works well for clients who have a clear architectural vision but need a craftsman who can translate it into built reality.

A kitchen renovation typically takes 6 to 12 weeks from demolition to final punch list, depending on the scope of custom cabinetry and millwork involved. Bathroom renovations run 3 to 6 weeks for a full gut remodel. Custom millwork projects — built-ins, libraries, home office installations — are typically 4 to 8 weeks depending on material lead times. Matos Construction provides a detailed project schedule at the proposal stage so clients can plan around the work.