Proudly serving Northern Virginia for over a decade, Ricky Can Build It employs the Design + Build philosophy for client projects. The result? A collaborative, transparent approach that puts our clients first. Rather than hiring a designer and shopping that design to numerous contractors for estimates, we bring it all together for you.
When you choose Ricky Can Build It, you get one point of contact from design to delivery. Looking for a fresh start for you and your family? From the ground up, we'll design a unique floor plan keeping in mind your budget, time frame, and likes/dislikes. This isn't an opportunity to upsell you, it's an opportunity to build something you'll love to call home for years to come.
When you choose Ricky Can Build It, you get one point of contact from design to delivery. Looking for a fresh start for you and your family? From the ground up, we'll design a unique floor plan keeping in mind your budget, time frame, and likes/dislikes. This isn't an opportunity to upsell you, it's an opportunity to build something you'll love to call home for years to come.
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Regardless of if you're building your home from scratch or looking to remodel, our team learns your goals and guides you through the Design + Build process. We have an in-house team of tradesmen (not subcontractors) which allows us to hold high standards for quality and execution, while keeping consistency in the faces you'll see on the job.
Ricky Serrano began his career two decades ago as a brick mason. From the beginning, his attention to detail and committment to excellence has led to signature experiences for countless clients. Ricky Can Build It was founded on the mission of providing exceptional work through a transparent, collaborative process.
We bring the design team, project managers, and tradespeople all under one roof. Instead of subcontracting out the work, we uniquely provide all trades in-house, allowing us to control quality, keep costs down, and meet project deadlines. One point of contact means a streamlined process with infinite design possibilities.
Ricky Can Build It has built a reputation for quality and professionalism throughout Northern Virginia with our Design + Build Process. From Alexandria to Ashburn, homeowners looking to overhaul their current home, and those looking to build their dream home, have chosen us to make their dreams a reality.
Ricky Can Build It has been a reliable and professional presence in the community for over a decade. In that time, Ricky and his team have been proudly serving Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and the surrounding areas in all their home improvement needs. Now, Ricky Can Build It continues to bring that same quality of service to custom home design + build in some of Northern Virginia's best communities.
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David R.
Jan 21, 2020
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Ricky-Can-Build-It recently did a complete renovation of our master bathroom and powder room. To say that we are pleased with their work is an understatement. From the initial meeting with the company owner to the final clean up once the project was completed, everything was accomplished in an outstanding manner...exceeding our expectations. Ricky is an amazing company owner, a great communicator and highly adept at problem solving. Additionally, his willingness to accompany us and provide his expertise during the selection of the major items, i.e. floor & wall tile, countertop, tub and
Tim Haynes
Jan 16, 2020
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Bottom line: Ricky Can Build It is a high quality, dependable contractor. Ricky hires great people to produce a great project on time and on budget.
In 2017-2018, we worked with Ricky on an extensive remodel and addition of our 1940s townhome, including a new kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms. It was six-figure, five-month project that encountered many challenges along the way--mostly relating to issues endemic in any old home. At every point, Ricky and his team were calm, professional and adept in handling the issues and finding solutions.
I interviewed ~15 different contractors before choosing Ricky
In 2017-2018, we worked with Ricky on an extensive remodel and addition of our 1940s townhome, including a new kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms. It was six-figure, five-month project that encountered many challenges along the way--mostly relating to issues endemic in any old home. At every point, Ricky and his team were calm, professional and adept in handling the issues and finding solutions.
I interviewed ~15 different contractors before choosing Ricky
George Rothenbuescher
Sep 06, 2019
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After meeting with several contractors and design-build companies we chose to partner with Ricky for our three-story addition to our rowhouse in Old Town. I’m happy to say we are more than pleased with the results.
Initial Consultations. While other contractors would come in and immediately talk about expanding our vision (and increasing our bottom line), Ricky focused on our budget and what we could do within those parameters. Nearly every other contractor we met with (more than 6) would only provide a very generic estimate and would not move any further with us in terms of providing even a
Initial Consultations. While other contractors would come in and immediately talk about expanding our vision (and increasing our bottom line), Ricky focused on our budget and what we could do within those parameters. Nearly every other contractor we met with (more than 6) would only provide a very generic estimate and would not move any further with us in terms of providing even a
Rebecca M.
Aug 13, 2019
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We are incredibly pleased with our kitchen and master bath remodel from Ricky Can Build It. It's always a gamble when picking a contractor, but we felt supported and cared for throughout the journey. We appreciated the respect they had for our time as well as the polite workers from Ricky to Dave, the foreman, to the individual tradespeople. We didn't feel nickel-and-dimed, rather all charges were meticulously discussed and documented, making it easy to understand the costs and where money was going. We also really appreciated the clean up at the end. So often, I've had contractors
Martin Smith
Jul 15, 2019
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We had a very positive experience with Ricky Can Build It and we are very satisfied with the remodeling of our bathrooms. The job was well planned, met our timetable and well within our budget. The workmanship was excellent and the staff were always courteous and careful. We highly recommend Ricky Can Build It for construction and remodeling.
Gerald R.
Jun 30, 2019
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Ricky and his team are true professionals. They were respectful of our home during the renovation project. We had an additional added above the garage that included a master suite and an additional bathroom. Ricky provided all of the details up front and remained within budget. I'd highly recommend him for your next home rehab.
John P.
Jul 27, 2018
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Description of work: 1950's rambler complete kitchen remodel, remove load bearing walls and add beam, remodel bathroom, new exterior patio door, new roof, floating dormer, added front porch with gable roof addition, new Hardie siding.
Ricky Can Build It (RCBI) does great work. Prompt, professional, accurate, knowledgeable is how I would describe RCBI overall. We actually started communicating with the owner, aptly named Ricky, while I was overseas and he was still willing to discuss our project. Ricky met or came in under all of his quotes. I also feel he is almost a construction savant
Ricky Can Build It (RCBI) does great work. Prompt, professional, accurate, knowledgeable is how I would describe RCBI overall. We actually started communicating with the owner, aptly named Ricky, while I was overseas and he was still willing to discuss our project. Ricky met or came in under all of his quotes. I also feel he is almost a construction savant
Erica L.
Jul 22, 2018
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Ricky Can Build It remodeled our hall bathroom and did a phenomenal job all in eight work days and on budget! After having worked with another company in the past on a different bathroom remodel, this experience was night and day. First, Francisco and his crew (Jose, William, Miguel, Andreas, Dave) were ALL skilled and did not cut corners, completing the work according to industry standards. For example, we didn't have to worry about whether they would waterproof the entire tub surround--they did it without question or complaint. The crew was also incredibly courteous, diligent in their work, and
Patrick M.
Jul 10, 2018
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Vihao P.
Apr 19, 2018
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I've had Ricky's crew work on two different properties now and they've always done great work. Most recently I had a water heater go bad, flooding my family room. Ricky's team replaced the carpet with tile that looks like wood. It looks amazing now, much better than before, and most people don't even realize they're walking on tile.
Amanda Geary
Jan 03, 2018
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We used Ricky Can Build It for a garage renovation. Ricky and his crew were awesome. Ricky was super responsive to questions and attentive to the finer details of the job. His crew showed up on time, did a great job and were super nice and polite. We ended up on budget even with several changes. We will definitely hire Ricky for any future jobs we have!
William G.
Nov 26, 2017
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A tremendous job on a complete kitchen remodel from start to finish.
After mulling over contractors for weeks through reviews and recommendations and five interviews with various companies, I chose Ricky because I was impressed with the plan that he presented and confidence that he could make our vision, not just happen, but could make it even better. That and the fact that his estimate was the most reasonable, and he promised to do his best to keep on budget.
Work began even earlier than was first planned, and completed in the time that Ricky promised. He has a superior, professional
After mulling over contractors for weeks through reviews and recommendations and five interviews with various companies, I chose Ricky because I was impressed with the plan that he presented and confidence that he could make our vision, not just happen, but could make it even better. That and the fact that his estimate was the most reasonable, and he promised to do his best to keep on budget.
Work began even earlier than was first planned, and completed in the time that Ricky promised. He has a superior, professional
Carson Pettit
Sep 14, 2017
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We could not have been happier with the work that Ricky and his crew did on our master bathroom renovation. Ricky was on top of every detail and was a great resource for all of the materials we needed. He was instrumental in helping us to pick out the tile, cabinets, bath tub, etc. Everyone on Ricky's team was neat, punctual and courteous. Ricky went over and beyond normal prep to accommodate a family member with allergy issues. We love the final product and would definitely recommend Ricky Can Build It!
Ford H.
Jun 27, 2017
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Ricky Can Built It was the general contractor for our kitchen remodel. Ricky and his crew did an excellent job and we are very pleased with the final product. Among their most positive qualities are the pride in their work and attention to detail – they work hard to get the little things right that make a difference between excellent work and just a good job. In addition, the cost was very reasonable, Ricky can provide good design ideas and help procuring material at a reasonable cost, and if his workers run into a problem, they will present alternative solutions and let you decide which way
Jorge J.
Feb 25, 2017
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I had Ricky and his team do a full kitchen remodel for us on a town home we bought in October of last year. We also included hardwood floors throughout the main level and remodeled a powder room as well. After reviewing he scope of the project, I asked Ricky to sit down with me and put together an estimated project plan, cost estimates and payment schedule. This is the first time I have ever had a contractor give me a full breakdown of all costs and provided transparency into labor and materials cost for each major part of the project. He was flexible in letting us determine what items we wanted
Sanjay C.
Jan 09, 2017
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We hired Ricky to build our new kitchen, bringing it from the 80s into the the current era. We interviewed half a dozen contractors, and Ricky stood out for several reasons. He was extremely professional and personable. He was polite and ready to share lots of information about possibilities. He gave us solutions where none had seemed to exist. His price was reasonable. And finally, he genuinely wanted our business. And that last one did it for me.
When work started, his crew was again extremely professional and considerate of our home and our family. His crew showed up on the dot every
When work started, his crew was again extremely professional and considerate of our home and our family. His crew showed up on the dot every
Rob D.
Nov 21, 2016
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Aug 14, 2016
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Vihao P.
Jul 20, 2016
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I had these guys renovate the master bathroom of my condo. They came in at a great price, finished the job on time and on budget, and I couldn't be happier with the end result. During the job they kept me informed of their progress and any issues that required my attention. They worked with me to finalize the bathroom design and made suggestions that I didn't think was possible within my budget, but they pulled it off beautifully. A couple of small issues came up at the end of the project and Ricky's team was flexible enough to get them fixed quickly without additional cost. I&apos
Kelly L.
May 24, 2016
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We just completed an extensive main floor renovation thanks to Ricky. The consultation and quoting process prior to the project insured successful delivery of an outstanding product. Work was completed in a timely and highly professional manner. The safety of my children was taken into account at all times. Ricky delivered an on time on budget product. I happily refer him to any and all.
Andrew F.
Apr 18, 2016
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I used Ricky Can Build It for a complete kitchen remodel, four bathroom remodels, house painting, and other miscellaneous tasks I needed around the house. Overall I am very impressed with his performance. He was never late, always on site when needed, and he demanded the highest quality of work from his employees. His attitude and professionalism is above and beyond what I expected from a contractor. I extremely recommend using Ricky for any home renovation as he truly cares about his quality of work. He did not nickel and dime me plus he worked with me when things came up without over charging
