Budget & Pricing Guide
Build A Custom Home in Virginia
What Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home in Virginia?
This is the question most buyers have before they are ready to have a conversation. We address the custom home cost here so you can evaluate whether we are within your range before investing time in a call
We build custom homes in Virginia ranging from $500,000 to well over $4,000,000. The cost of your specific home depends on a few variables such as gross area square footage, finish selections chosen, the location it is built on, and complexity of the home design.
Budget Ranges by Tier
$500,000 – $750,000:
1,800 to 3,000 gross square feet. ICF construction with standard finish allowances. Single-level or two-story. Suitable for River Series semi-custom plans
$750,000 – $1,500,000:
3,000 to 5,000 gross square feet. Custom floor plan, expanded finish allowances. Most builds in this range include custom cabinetry, premium flooring, and expanded outdoor living.
$1,500,000 and above:
5,000+ gross square feet. Fully custom design, premium finish package. This is typically designed as a forever home.
What Affects the Cost of Your Build
Square footage is the starting point, not the only factor. The variables that move your number are: number of corners to the home, complexity of the roof, finish selections above standard allowances, and ceiling height.
We discuss all of these at your Initial Design Meeting so there are no surprises later.
How Allowances Work
Every construction agreement includes defined allowances for owner-selected finishes: cabinetry, countertops, flooring, trim, paint, plumbing & electrical fixtures, appliances, and tile.
These are set amounts, agreed to before construction begins.
If you select finishes within your allowance, your cost stays fixed. If you choose finishes above the allowance, the difference including our overhead is added to your agreement in writing before any order is placed. You are never surprised by a line item you did not approve.
This is how we protect your budget.
What a Fixed-Cost Agreement Means for You
A fixed-cost agreement means the total cost of your home is established before a single shovel goes in the ground. Unlike cost-plus arrangements where the final number is unknown until the last invoice arrives, our agreement locks in your number at the Construction Agreement stage.
You know what you are spending before you are committed to spending it.
That is not the industry standard. It is ours.
Ready to See What Your Home Would Cost?
The next step is a conversation about your vision, your site, and your timeline. From that conversation we can give you a realistic range specific to your build – not a generic estimate.