CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS

The Best Custom Home Builders in Northern Virginia

Discover the very best Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, Virginia, Arlington, Virginia, and McLean, Virginia

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.

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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.

MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

WINN Design + Build

WINN Design + Build is a Design-Build Firm in McLean, Virginia

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Westwod of Vienna, Virginia. Image courtesy of Erik Kvalsvig.

GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

Gladis & Co.

Gladis & Co. is a Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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Reverie Farm of Round Hill, Virginia. Image courtesy of KM Digital.

PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA

CaseCo

CaseCo is a Custom Home Builder in Purcellville, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

West Wing Builders

Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia

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 CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

Evergreene Home

Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia

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BRAMBLETON, VIRGINIA

Madison Dale

Custom Home Builder in Brambleton, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

TriCrest Homes

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Sagatov Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia

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PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA

Gruver Cooley

Custom Home Builder in Purcellville, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Sekas Homes

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

Oak & Stone

Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

Asta Homes

Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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ASHBURN, VIRGINIA

Kingston Royce Homes

Custom Home Builder in Ashburn, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

M-R Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA

CaseCo

Custom Home Builder in Purcellville, Virginia

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STERLING, VIRGINIA

Denny + Gardner

Custom Home Builder in Sterling, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Merit Homes

Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Commonwealth Home Design

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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LEESBURG, VIRGINIA

Apex Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Leesburg, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Buchanan Price

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

Melmore Inc.

Custom Home Builder in Middleburg, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Griffin Moran

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Harry Braswell, Inc.

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Rust Construction

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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CHANTILY, VIRGINIA

CarrHomes

Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

TriVista Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Gol Homes

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Pollard Homes

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

Veritas Contracting

Custom Home Builder in Middleburg, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

BOWA

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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ALDIE, VIRGINIA

Honey Mill Homes

Custom Home Builder in Aldie, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

WINN Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Focal Point Homes

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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OAKTON, VIRGINIA

Oyster Builders

Custom Home Builder in Oakton, Virginia

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BURKE, VIRGINIA

Home Perfection Contracting

Custom Home Builder in Burke, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

The Ventura Group

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

L+K Design Build

Design Build Firm in Great Falls, Virginia

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ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA

Cottage Street Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Round Hill, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

John Paul Design Build

Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Artisan Builders

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

ALM Builders

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Griffin Head

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

Gladis & Co.

Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

J.D. Eicher Builder

Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia

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BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA

Houseworks

Custom Home Builder in Berryville, Virginia

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PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA

Carrington Homes

Custom Home Builder in Purcellville, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Vine Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

Jonathan Caron Construction

Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

Reel Homes

Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Cecchi Homes

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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RESTON, VIRGINIA

Evolution Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in Reston, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Atlas Moran Construction

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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ALDIE, VIRGINIA

Novella Homes

Custom Home Builder in Aldie, Virginia

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CLIFTON, VIRGINIA

Lawter Homes

Custom Home Builder in Clifton, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

OC Builders

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

The Ransom Co.

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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 HUME, VIRGINIA

Castlerock Enterprises

Custom Home Builder in Hume, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

HP Design & Build

Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia

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HILLSBORO, VIRGINIA

Faber Custom Builders

Custom Home Builder in Hillsboro, Virginia

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STERLING, VIRGINIA

Brookmont Homes

Custom Home Builder in Sterling, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

The Building Group

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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STAFFORD, VIRGINIA

M.T. Puskar Construction

Custom Home Builder in Stafford, Virginia

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OAKTON, VIRGINIA

CarrMichael Construction

Custom Home Builder in Oakton, Virginia

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LEESBURG, VIRGINIA

Creighton Enterprises

Custom Home Builder in Leesburg, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Marks-Woods Construction Services

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

George Sagatov

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Galileo Signature

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Bolt Builders

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

Oak Hill Building

Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Blackburn Construction

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Westbrook Homes

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

Versailles Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

A.R Design Group

Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

The Big Builders

Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Reverie Building Co.

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

LUKA Builders

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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STERLING, VIRGINIA

L’avenir Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Sterling, Virginia

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ASHBURN, VIRGINIA

Brush Arbor Homes

Custom Home Builder in Ashburn, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Bowers Design Build

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

Bateman Custom Construction

Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Great Jones Build

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA

Quaker Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Woodbridge, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

Atkins Homes

Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia

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CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

Moss Building & Design

Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Whitestone Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Monarch Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Premier Homes Group

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

Zimmerman Homes

Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia

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CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

Classic Homes

Custom Home Builder in Chantilly, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Anchor Homes

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

GN Contracting

Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Clear View Homes

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

CRT Builders

Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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BURKE, VIRGINIA

Kohlmark Group

Custom Home Builder in Burke, Virginia

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 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Thorsen Construction

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA

GreenSpur

Custom Home Builder in Falls Church, Virginia

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RESTON, VIRGINIA

Linden Homes

Custom Home Builder in Reston, Virginia

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LEESBURG, VIRGINIA

Langhorne Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Leesburg, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

Schroeder Design Build

Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Fisher Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Bonitt Builders

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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VIENNA, VIRGINIA

Somerville Homes

Custom Home Builder in Vienna, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Joy Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA

AV Architects + Builders

Custom Home Builder in Great Falls, Virginia

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 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Classic Cottages

Custom Home Builder in Alexandria, Virginia

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CLIFTON, VIRGINIA

Sun Design

Custom Home Builder in Clifton, Virginia

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MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA

Village Custom Builders

Custom Home Builder in Middleburg, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Morbill Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA

Green Valley Custom Builders

Custom Home Builder in Fairfax, Virginia

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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

West Homes

Custom Home Builder in Arlington, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

GSS Builders

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

SNL Construction

Custom Home Builder in Warrenton, Virginia

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MCLEAN, VIRGINIA

Winthrop Custom Builders

Custom Home Builder in McLean, Virginia

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ROUND HILL, VIRGINIA

Arise Builds

Custom Home Builder in Round Hill, Virginia

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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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