Distinctive Remodeling Solutions

What Distinctive Remodeling Solutions does

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions, Inc. is a privately-held, founder-owned residential design/build remodeling firm founded in 2001 and headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, serving homeowners across the Metro Atlanta area including Fulton, Cobb, and DeKalb counties. The company delivers whole-house renovations, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and basement finishing through an integrated Design/Build methodology organized as a proprietary 10-step process across four phases (Discovery, Design & Planning, Construction, Final/Warranty). Its core technology is the integrated design/build workflow itself, supported by structured client documentation (Job Book, Scope of Work, Homeowner's Expectation Guide), 3-year workmanship and 7-year structural warranties, and fixed-price contracts with guaranteed completion dates.

The firm operates a project-based revenue model with one-time contracts typically ranging from $20,000 to over $500,000, supplemented by a $250 pre-purchase Real Estate Evaluation service and financing facilitation through partner institutions. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by referrals, GuildQuality-validated reviews (96%+ client satisfaction, 11 Guildmaster Awards between 2006 and 2018), Houzz portfolio presence, and community involvement including 7+ years on the Junior League Tour of Kitchens. Headcount is reported at 1-10, with a small named management team including founder/President Mark D. Buelow (CGR and CR certified, held by less than 1% of U.S. remodelers) and VP/Controller Leigh Ann Buelow.

Distinctive has sustained Top 25 (Atlanta Business Chronicle), Top 500 (Qualified Remodeler), and Top 550 (Remodeling Magazine) rankings for 10+ years, with notable historical milestones including Inc. 500 recognitions in 2008 and 2013 and a Remodeling Magazine Big 50 award in 2010. The company is bootstrapped, has no disclosed external funding, and operates within a single metropolitan market with no stated geographic expansion plans beyond Metro Atlanta.

Name

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions

Legal name

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://distinctiveremodeling.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions is a founder-owned residential design/build firm founded in 2001 in Roswell, Georgia, delivering whole-house renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, and basements to homeowners across Metro Atlanta via a proprietary 10-step process with fixed-price contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Remodeling Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Residential remodeling services
• Design build contractor
• Home renovation services
• Kitchen and bath remodeling
• Whole house renovations

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Remodeling Projects: One-time project-based revenue from whole-house renovations, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, basement finishing, and additions. Projects range from small-scale renovations to comprehensive whole-home transformations with fixed-price contracts.
2. Real Estate Evaluation Service: Pre-construction evaluation service for prospective home buyers, priced at $250 per evaluation, with fee credited toward construction contract if project proceeds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions is a full-service residential design/build contractor serving homeowners in the Metro Atlanta area. The company delivers whole-house renovations, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and basement finishing through an integrated design/build methodology that combines designers, contractors, architects, and engineers under one team. Projects are executed under fixed-price contracts with guaranteed completion dates and are backed by a 3-year workmanship and 7-year structural warranty.

Product overview

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions is a full-service residential remodeling company offering a unified design/build approach. The core portfolio consists of whole house renovations, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and basement finishing services. These services are delivered through the company's integrated Design/Build Approach methodology and systematic 10-Step Process, which coordinates designers, architects, engineers, and tradesmen from initial discovery through final warranty. Add-on services include Real Estate Evaluation (pre-purchase assessments) and Financing Options consultation to support clients throughout their remodeling journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole House Renovations Complete whole-house renovation services transforming entire homes for homeowners in Metro Atlanta, including structural changes, additions, and comprehensive remodeling projects delivered through the integrated design/build approach.
• Kitchen Remodeling Kitchen remodeling services including cabinetry, countertops, flooring, backsplashes, appliances, and complete kitchen renovations with a design/build approach for Metro Atlanta homeowners.
• Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom remodeling services including master baths, guest bathrooms, powder rooms, and custom bathroom designs with spa-like features for Metro Atlanta homeowners.
• Basement Finishing and Remodeling Basement remodeling and finishing services to transform underutilized basement spaces into functional living areas for homeowners in Metro Atlanta.
• Real Estate Evaluation Service Pre-purchase evaluation service providing critical information about budget requirements, timelines, and realistic possibilities for homes requiring significant repairs, priced at $250 per evaluation with the fee credited toward the construction contract if the project proceeds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96%+ client satisfaction rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuildQualitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuildQuality is an independent, objective third-party that measures benchmarks and customer satisfaction for builders and remodelers. Distinctive has been awarded Guildmaster status (2006, 2009-2014, 2015, 2017, 2018) for maintaining customer recommendation rates exceeding 90%. GuildQuality surveys help members understand customer service performance and areas for improvement.
• GuildQualitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer satisfaction surveying and third-party validation partner. Guildmaster Award recognition serves as a key marketing credential and trust indicator for prospective clients.
• Rotary Club of AlpharettaminorOthersMark Buelow has been an active Rotarian since 2003, is a 2x Paul Harris Fellow, and has served as Speaker Chairperson (2008-2010) and Rotary Treasurer (2012-2014). The company supports Rotary International's charitable initiatives.
• Junior League of AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured builder in the annual Tour of Kitchens for 7+ years. The Junior League is a women's organization dedicated to promoting voluntarism and improving the community. The tour has raised over $1MM for causes benefiting women and children.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)coreOthersNARI is dedicated to the remodeling industry with ethics standards and certification programs. Mark Buelow has served as Atlanta Chapter Past Chairperson of the Board (2011-2012), Past President (2009-2010), and Ethics Committee Chairperson. The company participates in NARI's Tour of Remodeled Homes.
• National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)minorOthersNon-profit trade association promoting kitchen and bath industry professionalism with certification programs emphasizing continuing education and career development.
• Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA)minorOthersNot-for-profit professional trade association with over 1,000 members including builders, developers, contractors, and remodelers. Sponsors the OBIE Awards program recognizing excellence in building.
• Institute of Classical Architecture & ArtminorOthersNon-profit organization dedicated to advancing classical tradition in architecture and design through education, publication, and advocacy.
• Atlanta Business ChronicleminorOthersFeatured in the Book of Lists as one of Atlanta's Top 25 Residential Remodeling Contractors for 10+ years.
• Qualified Remodeler MagazineminorOthersFeatured in Top 500 Remodelers ranking for 10+ years, establishing industry credibility and brand recognition.
• Remodeling MagazineminorOthersListed in Top 550 Largest Remodeling Companies in the U.S. and recognized as Big 50 Award winner, identifying company among the top 0.5% of remodeling firms nationally.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (ALS Division)minorOthersFeatured in NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes events benefiting ALS research and patient services. Supports families affected by ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
• Make-A-Wish Foundation (Georgia and Alabama Chapter)minorOthersFeatured in inaugural NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes with proceeds benefiting the Georgia and Alabama chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
• Roswell Woman's ClubminorOthersAll-volunteer, not-for-profit service organization supporting educational scholarships, human services, cultural arts, historical preservation, and urban improvement in the Roswell community.
• Financial Institutions (for Financing)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner financial institutions provide second mortgages, home equity lines of credit, refinancing options, and unsecured loans to help homeowners finance remodeling projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bath Fitter: Established national brand specializing in acrylic bath and shower replacement systems; overlaps with Distinctive's bathroom remodeling line but with a narrower, more standardized product offering.
• Leaf Home (formerly LeafFilter): Direct-to-consumer home solutions company with national marketing muscle in the home improvement category. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but competes for the same Atlanta homeowner remodeling budget.
• Power Home Remodeling: Large national exterior and remodeling company with significant marketing scale. Overlaps with Distinctive in the broader residential remodeling category but focuses more on exterior replacement (roofing, windows, siding) than interior design/build.
• Authority Brands (parent of Neighborly home services portfolio): Multi-brand franchisor of home services including Mr. Handyman, Mr. Electric, and Benchmark Builders. Not a direct remodeler but a capital-backed aggregator that competes for the same homeowner mindshare and could acquire or roll up firms like Distinctive.

Others

• GuildQuality: Third-party customer satisfaction surveying platform that audits remodelers and builders. Distinctive is a member and award recipient; not a competitor but a credibility infrastructure provider that functions as a marketing partner across the residential remodeling category.

Direct peers

• CaseDesign Remodeling: National design-build residential remodeling firm offering integrated design and construction services for kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home renovations — the same core offering and business model as Distinctive Remodeling Solutions, but operating across multiple U.S. markets.
• Kitchen Tune-Up: National kitchen-focused remodeling franchise offering kitchen updates, cabinet refacing, and full remodels. Directly comparable to Distinctive's kitchen remodeling service line and similarly targets mid-market homeowners.
• DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen: National design-build franchise specializing in kitchen and bath remodels with an integrated design-and-construction approach mirroring Distinctive's design/build methodology.
• Re-Bath: Franchise bathroom remodeling brand focused on full bath renovations, a core service line for Distinctive. Comparable in offering scope but operates a national franchise model versus Distinctive's single-market direct model.

Regional players

• North Georgia Remodeling: Regional residential remodeling firm serving the greater Atlanta and North Georgia market. Direct local competitor to Distinctive within the same metro, with comparable kitchen/bath/whole-house design-build offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DistinctRemodGA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/distinctive-remodeling-solutions-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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