In a state like Northern Virginia, which home improvement projects are frequent, finding a professional home improvement contractors via referrals is very high. Referrals is the better way to know the best home improvement company in local area. If you can have a referral from a person who recently rebuild their home that would be perfect. Otherwise phone and business directories, Google are best places to find Northern Virginia home improvement contractors. At the initial stage trying to find an expert home improvement company via referrals is recommended but if it may take more time or you may not find any good referrals. So it is recommended to check with directories and Google. But keep trying to get a referral. (Click here to check my recommendation of home remodeling contractor in Northern Virginia.)
Google has been a business place for many business's over the time. As the competition is very high, there are many home renovation companies that called themselves as professionals. To find convenient search results search a phrase that includes your area and home remodeling/contractors. For an example to find remodel contractors in Northern Virginia use a phrases such as Northern Virginia home remodeling, Northern Virginia home remodeling contractors, Northern Virginia home remodeling companies etc. By doing so, your search results would be filtered by the area.
To pick prospective remodeling contractors analyze their portfolio, client testimonials, who were their clients, what are the kinds of projects they have done, is that company specialized in any particular remodeling type such as roofing, flooring, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, painting etc. To go further let's assume you found few prospective home remodeling contractors in your area. Arrange well conducted selection process to find the best contractor from the prospective contractors. Ask for clearly detailed description on how they plan to deliver a successful project on time. If possible contact few clients of each prospective company to have a better idea on them. Do not forget to check the company's license.