The Best Custom Home Builders in Northern Virginia
Discover the very best Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Arlington, and McLean
CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS
What is a Custom Home Builder?
Among the many skills and specialties involved in building a new home, the role of a Custom Home Builder is integral. Certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a Custom Home Builder typically works in collaboration with a Residential Architect to develop the plans for a new home and an Interior Designer to help execute and construct the built environment. Conversely, a Custom Home Builder may extend the scope of their service to include architecture and interior design within the context of their engagement. In either capacity, a Custom Home Builder takes plans, ideas, hopes, and dreams and makes them a reality.
CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS
Featured Northern Virginia Custom Home Builders
Explore a curated selection of the very best Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Northern Virginia
Ashton Heights Bungalow of Arlington, Virginia. Image courtesy of Stacy Zarin Goldberg.
Westwod of Vienna, Virginia. Image courtesy of Erik Kvalsvig.
Reverie Farm of Round Hill, Virginia. Image courtesy of KM Digital.
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The Homes of Northern Virginia
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Find a Custom Home Builder in Northern Virginia
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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
West Wing Builders
Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA
Evergreene Home
Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia
BRAMBLETON, VIRGINIA
Madison Dale
Custom Home Builder in Brambleton, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
TriCrest Homes
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Sagatov Design + Build
Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia
PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA
Gruver Cooley
Custom Home Builder in Purcellville, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Sekas Homes
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
Oak & Stone
Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
Asta Homes
Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia
ASHBURN, VIRGINIA
Kingston Royce Homes
Custom Home Builder in Ashburn, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
M-R Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA
CaseCo
Custom Home Builder in Purcellville, Virginia
STERLING, VIRGINIA
Denny + Gardner
Custom Home Builder in Sterling, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Merit Homes
Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Commonwealth Home Design
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
Apex Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Leesburg, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Buchanan Price
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Melmore Inc.
Custom Home Builder in Middleburg, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Griffin Moran
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Cherry Hill Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Harry Braswell, Inc.
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Rust Construction
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
CHANTILY, VIRGINIA
CarrHomes
Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
TriVista Design + Build
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Gol Homes
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Pollard Homes
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Veritas Contracting
Custom Home Builder in Middleburg, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
BOWA
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
ALDIE, VIRGINIA
Honey Mill Homes
Custom Home Builder in Aldie, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
WINN Design + Build
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Focal Point Homes
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
OAKTON, VIRGINIA
Oyster Builders
Custom Home Builder in Oakton, Virginia
BURKE, VIRGINIA
Home Perfection Contracting
Custom Home Builder in Burke, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
The Ventura Group
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
L+K Design Build
Design Build Firm in Great Falls, Virginia
ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA
Cottage Street Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Round Hill, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
John Paul Design Build
Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Artisan Builders
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
ALM Builders
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Griffin Head
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
Gladis & Co.
Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
J.D. Eicher Builder
Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA
Houseworks
Custom Home Builder in Berryville, Virginia
PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA
Carrington Homes
Custom Home Builder in Purcellville, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Vine Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Jonathan Caron Construction
Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Reel Homes
Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Cecchi Homes
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
RESTON, VIRGINIA
Evolution Design + Build
Custom Home Builder in Reston, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Atlas Moran Construction
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
ALDIE, VIRGINIA
Novella Homes
Custom Home Builder in Aldie, Virginia
CLIFTON, VIRGINIA
Lawter Homes
Custom Home Builder in Clifton, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
OC Builders
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
The Ransom Co.
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
HUME, VIRGINIA
Castlerock Enterprises
Custom Home Builder in Hume, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
HP Design & Build
Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia
HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA
Faber Custom Builders
Custom Home Builder in Hillsboro, Virginia
STERLING, VIRGINIA
Brookmont Homes
Custom Home Builder in Sterling, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
The Building Group
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
M.T. Puskar Construction
Custom Home Builder in Stafford, Virginia
OAKTON, VIRGINIA
CarrMichael Construction
Custom Home Builder in Oakton, Virginia
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
Creighton Enterprises
Custom Home Builder in Leesburg, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Marks-Woods Construction Services
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
George Sagatov
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Galileo Signature
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Bolt Builders
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Oak Hill Building
Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Blackburn Construction
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Westbrook Homes
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
Versailles Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
A.R Design Group
Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
The Big Builders
Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Reverie Building Co.
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
LUKA Builders
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
ASHBURN, VIRGINIA
Brush Arbor Homes
Custom Home Builder in Ashburn, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Bowers Design Build
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Bateman Custom Construction
Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Great Jones Build
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
Quaker Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Woodbridge, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Atkins Homes
Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA
Moss Building & Design
Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Whitestone Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Monarch Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Premier Homes Group
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
Zimmerman Homes
Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA
Classic Homes
Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Anchor Homes
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
GN Contracting
Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Clear View Homes
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
CRT Builders
Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia
BURKE, VIRGINIA
Kohlmark Group
Custom Home Builder in Burke, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Thorsen Construction
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
GreenSpur
Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia
RESTON, VIRGINIA
Linden Homes
Custom Home Builder in Reston, Virginia
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
Langhorne Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Leesburg, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Schroeder Design Build
Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Fisher Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Bonitt Builders
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Somerville Homes
Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Joy Design + Build
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA
AV Architects + Builders
Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Classic Cottages
Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia
CLIFTON, VIRGINIA
Sun Design
Custom Home Builder in Clifton, Virginia
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
Village Custom Builders
Custom Home Builder in Middleburg, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Morbill Custom Homes
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Green Valley Custom Builders
Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
West Homes
Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
GSS Builders
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
SNL Construction
Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
Winthrop Custom Builders
Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia
ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA
Arise Builds
Custom Home Builder in Round Hill, Virginia
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Field Notes
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The Homestead Preserve of Warm Springs, Virginia. Image courtesy of Darren Setlow.
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The Town of Upperville, Virginia. Image courtesy of Hugh Kenny.
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Mount Sharon of Orange, Virginia. Image courtesy of Bright MLS.
THE ART OF LIVING
The Historic Gardens of the Mid-Atlantic
From Virginia Hunt Country to Maryland’s Eastern Shore, these historic gardens are among the Mid-Atlantic’s most important.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions about working with Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Northern Virginia, including common services, fee structures, and more.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND A GOOD CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA?
The best way to find a good Custom Home Builder in Northern Virginia is to ask friends who have recently purchased new homes for recommendations. Once you have a list of Custom Home Builders, conduct interviews with each candidate and ask to review an example of their completed work. Verify the license status of each candidate and check for any past disciplinary actions — the Board of Contractors recommends consumers deal only with licensed contractors. Finally, educate yourself on the type of contractor you need for the job. Try to get at least three written estimates and request explanations for any questions you may have before entering into a formal agreement.
DO CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS IN VIRGINIA HAVE TO BE LICENSED?
Yes. All Custom Home Builders who build homes in Virginia must be licensed with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Board for Contractors. Custom Home Builders typically operate under contractor licenses, which consist of two parts: the class of license and the classification or specialty of license, which determines what type of work is allowed.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTRACTOR LICENSES CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS IN VIRGINIA ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN?
There are three classes of licenses for contractors in Virginia: Class A, Class B, and Class C. A contractor who undertakes a project where the total value is $120,000 or more is required to have a valid Class A license. Any contractor who undertakes a project where the total value of which is over $10,000 (but less than $120,000) must have a valid Class B license. And any contractor who undertakes a project the total value of which is more than $1,000 (but no more than $10,000) is required to have a valid Class C license.
WHAT BUILD OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN WORKING WITH A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA?
Typically, consumers working with a Custom Home Builder can choose from three different build options: Buy a spec home (a completed new home), build a model home based on a design the Custom Home Builder already has in place with light customization, or build a custom home from scratch, which is usually more expensive and a long build process but offers the most options for customization.
WHAT KIND OF DOWN PAYMENT SHOULD A CONSUMER EXPECT WHEN WORKING A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN VIRGINIA?
The Board for Contractors recommends that the initial down payment for a consumer engaging with a licensed contractor be no more than 10% or $1,000 (whichever is less) — unless the job requires custom made items, where the initial down payment should be no more than 30% of the total value of the contract. Further, if you are dissatisfied with the work performed by the sub-contractors you may hold the general contractor responsible. Finally, in accordance with the Virginia Home Solicitation Sales Act, consumers have a three-day right to cancel a contract which you have negotiated.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER AND A DESIGN BUILD FIRM?
A Design Build Firm is a type of Custom Home Builder where the disparate parts of the project — specifically the upfront design and then the subsequent construction or build — are contextualized under one agreement and one entity. While many Custom Home Builders offer Design Build services, some may only offer construction services, which means a separate entity may be required to satisfy other phases of the project.
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