- 703-838-9788
- 205 S. Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314
Luxury homes, designed and built under one roof.
A design-build firm serving Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, with in-house trades and full interior design on every project.
2001
Founded
In-House
Trades
Every Project
Interior Design
NoVA & DC
Served
A different kind of contractor for a discerning homeowner.
Marks-Woods Construction Services was founded in 2001 by Greg Marks and Byron Woods, who met while working for a top national construction company. The firm settled into one niche it does exceptionally well: design-build for homeowners across the region’s most established neighborhoods. Two things set the work apart.
Many trades, kept in-house
Where most contractors subcontract nearly everything, Marks-Woods performs many trades with its own people. That control is what protects quality from the framing through the final coat of paint, and it is the reason the firm’s homes hold up to a closer look years later.
Interior design on every project
Every Marks-Woods project includes full interior design from an in-house team, something a traditional contractor does not offer. Selections, finishes, and the finished look are guided by accredited designers, so the result feels considered rather than assembled from separate decisions.
Renovations and additions, considered to the last detail.
Whole-Home & Historic
Full renovations, including sensitive work within Old Town’s historic guidelines.
Before you hire, the honest answers.
What is a design-build firm, and how is it different from hiring a contractor and architect separately?
A design-build firm handles both the design and the construction of a project under one contract. Instead of coordinating a separate architect, designer, and builder, you work with one accountable team from the first sketch through the final walk-through. At Marks-Woods, that team includes in-house trades and an in-house interior design group on every project.
Why does in-house interior design matter?
It means the look of your home is guided by accredited designers from day one, not left to chance during construction. Selections, finishes, and details are resolved by the same firm doing the building, so the finished result feels cohesive and considered rather than assembled from separate, disconnected decisions.
What is value engineering?
Value engineering is the practice of shaping a project’s materials, methods, and scope to deliver the most quality for a given budget. Rather than offering one fixed package, Marks-Woods tailors each project to the client’s priorities, so spending lands where it matters most to you.
Do you work within Old Town Alexandria's historic district rules?
Yes. Marks-Woods is based in Historic Old Town Alexandria and regularly renovates homes that fall under historic district guidelines. We plan permits and approvals as part of the Pre-Construction phase, so the requirements are handled and documented before any construction begins.
How the design-build process works.
Marks-Woods follows a three-phase approach that keeps one accountable team with you from the first conversation through the final walk-through.
1. Procurement
We begin with a consultation, then move to a clear proposal and contract.
2. Pre-Construction
Our design team guides material selections while we handle permits and planning.
3. Construction
Our in-house trades carry the work through pre-planning to project close-out.
Let's talk about your home.
Tell us what you are imagining. A consultation with Marks-Woods is the first step, and there is no obligation.
205 S. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314