How It Works

Our Process

Building should feel exciting — not overwhelming. Here's exactly how we work from first contact to final handover.

Step by Step

A Clear Path from
Start to Finish

Submit Your Scope

Share your drawings, architectural plans, or project description through our quote request form. No project is too large or too early-stage — we work with clients from concept through completion.

Upload drawings or plans
Describe your vision and timeline
Tell us your target budget range

Fixed-Price Bid

We review your scope and deliver a clear, itemized bid — typically within 48 hours. No vague estimates, no hidden line items. You'll know exactly what you're paying before a single nail is driven.

Itemized cost breakdown
Material and labor separated
Milestone payment schedule

Permits & Planning

Once you approve the bid, we handle all permitting, scheduling, and pre-construction logistics. You don't have to chase the county — we do it for you.

Permit applications & submissions
Subcontractor coordination
Material procurement & scheduling

Build Phase

Construction begins with regular milestone updates sent directly to you. Our project manager is your single point of contact — available by phone Mon–Sat, 8am–5pm.

Weekly progress updates
Milestone photos & reports
On-site supervision throughout

Final Walkthrough

Before we consider a project closed, you walk the entire space with our project manager. Any item you flag gets addressed before sign-off. We don't close until it's right.

Full site walkthrough with PM
Punch list resolution
Final inspection & sign-off

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

How long does a quote take? +

For most residential scopes, we turn around a fixed-price bid within 48 hours of receiving complete plans or a detailed project description.

Do you handle permits? +

Yes — we manage the full permitting process including applications, submissions, and inspections. You don't need to deal with the county.

What areas do you serve? +

We serve the full DMV — Maryland (all counties), Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. We also take select projects in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Are you licensed and insured? +

Yes. JDS Contractors Inc. holds MHIC License #113205 and carries full general liability and workers' compensation insurance.

What's included in a fixed-price bid? +

Our bids include a complete itemized breakdown of labor, materials, and subcontractor costs with a milestone-based payment schedule. Scope changes require a written change order with updated pricing.

Ready to Get Started?

Submit your scope today and we'll have a bid back to you within 48 hours.

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