Our Process
SEMI-CUSTOM BUILT HOMES

Our Semi-Custom Division offers a more streamlined way to build your dream home – without compromising on quality or style.  Choose from a curated selection of our most popular, permit-ready floor plans, each paired with high-end standard features and finishes at a clear, upfront base price. With transparent pricing, simplified selections, and a predictable timeline, the only variable is land preparation – giving you confidence, clarity, and control from day one.  Backed by the same trusted team and craftsmanship we’re known for, this is a faster, simpler path to a home that’s uniquely yours. 

A rendering of The Rappahannock plan from ICF Homes of Virginia's River Series of semi-custom homes. A main level home with garage.

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Select Your Floor Plan

  • Choose the ICF Homes Semi-Custom plan that best aligns with your lifestyle and budget. We offer multiple ready-to-build designs, so you don’t have to worry about complex customization or architectural fees.
View our Floor Plans

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Arrange Financing & Set Your Budget

  • Now would be a great time to reach out to our preferred lender to begin the pre-qualification process. Connecting early allows you to better understand your budget, explore financing options, and get a head start on any necessary documentation. This step can help streamline your project timeline.
A woman at a desk running numbers on a calculator
A lot in the process of being cleared with a tackhoe.

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Locate & Secure Your Lot

  • Have your own lot? Great! Need a lot? We will be happy to help you locate and secure a lot of your choosing. No need to purchase ahead of time. We can roll it all into one simple transaction.
  • Explore our available To-Be-Built Listings and discover the perfect location for your new home!

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Finalize Features & Upgrades

  • Work with your ICF Homes of Virginia Sales Representative to select your standard finishes and any upgrades you’re interested in from our selections in each category. Our Semi-Custom system addresses each aspect of finishes of your home.
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A sample board of wood chips and fabric to signify the choices of interior finishes for your ICF Home
Men shaking hands at a desk over blueprints.

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Construction Agreement

  • Our ICF Homes Semi-Custom plans are 100% permit-ready, which means no delays in design or additional architectural hurdles.
  • With our fixed-cost agreements, you’ll know the total cost of your new home upfront.

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Permitting

  • We ensure that all building permit requirements for the local building department are completed and submitted.
  • The timeline for receiving a building permit can vary depending on the local building department. In some cases, it may take anywhere from three weeks to three months for the permit to be issued before construction can begin.
A family laughing and cuddling on a couch

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Onboarding

  • Once permits are obtained, the onboarding process begins. ICF clients are guided through each step of the process, with clear timeline expectations provided along the way.
  • Access to project management software is confirmed for real-time project updates.
  • Clients are introduced to the ICF team, ensuring they know who to reach out to for different aspects of the project.

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Construction Begins

  • Now the exciting part begins!
  • Weekly updates, including pictures and/or videos, are shared with clients through our project management software, keeping them informed throughout the construction process.
An ICF Homes of Virginia construction site on the shores of Lake Anna, Virginia
A multi generational family is surrounding an excited baby.

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Handover Day

  • A final walkthrough is scheduled to confirm all details and ensure satisfaction.
  • The official ICF handover day, when the home is officially handed over to the client.