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Top 10 home builders in Washington, DC

Homeowners agree: these Washington home builders are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Kalyx Green Design & Build

Kalyx Green Design & Build

5.0(3)
2 hires on HomeGuide
29+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Lauren P. says, "John Ahrar gives personal attention. He is thorough, thoughtful, reliable, and honest. He delivers an excellent and timely work product. He's renovated two houses (gut jobs), made basic home improvements to my current home, and built a garage for us." Read more
McFesa Design & Build LLC

McFesa Design & Build LLC

New on HomeGuide
10+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Thi is a Builder license contractor Firm, with high experience (30 Years) in residential and commercial projects: Interior renovations, additions, extensions managing all construction steps from foundation to roofing and complete finishes. through my Firm, I have been in charge in a complete development projects, from schematic design to the construction, managing as a project manager all steps of each project, such as: design development, construction documents and lead the production of specifications, coordinate information with related engineering disciplines, cost estimating, oversee the preliminary selection of materials and high finis
Nichols Design Associates

Nichols Design Associates

New on HomeGuide
Offers online services
31+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
For information on my professional services, please see a link: www.robertnicholsdesign.com
TECH LEGENDS LLC

TECH LEGENDS LLC

New on HomeGuide
5 hires on HomeGuide
14+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
TECH LEGENDS’ motto is “Built with Strength, Pride & Dedication”... This mantra is Our mandatory state-of-being practiced by each of our skilled tradesmen and services technicians and is afforded to all of our individual clients. TECH LEGENDS LLC possesses over 25 years of experience in the residential, commercial and government contracting construction marketplace. TECH LEGENDS is licensed and insured in State of VA Class A BLD License and DC Class A License. TECH LEGENDS is also VA SWAM certified as a minority, woman-owned business. Our projects range from $5,000 to $1,000,000 per contract budget. At TECH LEGENDS, we take pride
MoTECHS, LLC

MoTECHS, LLC

5.0Exceptional(7)
Offers online services
20+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Nina W. says, "Family oriented environment. " Read more
REMODELING&PAINTING JIREH

REMODELING&PAINTING JIREH

4.8(4)
15 hires on HomeGuide
14+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Abebe A. says, "Very positive experience with Lisset. They did a fantastic job repairing and refinishing my deck. I will hire Lisset and company again." Read more
RL Martin

RL Martin

4.8Excellent(12)
23 hires on HomeGuide
25+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Lester E. says, "Craftsmanship and commitment to produce quality results " Read more
Burch Masonry Llc

Burch Masonry Llc

3.7(3)
20 hires on HomeGuide
9+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Philomena D. says, "Very punctual. Everything was done quickly and neatly. Extra blocks were replaced in order to make the finished wall look good. I had also forgotten to mention a small job I needed done. Both were done at no extra charge. I did have all the materials for the extra small job. I highly recommend Burch Masonry and if I need this type of work to be done again I will not hesitate to call them. And did I mention he was the lowest bid by a lot? Thank you Burch Masonry for a job well done." Read more
JOSEPH REMODELING & FAMILY GENERAL CONTRACTOR

JOSEPH REMODELING & FAMILY GENERAL CONTRACTOR

5.0(4)
5 hires on HomeGuide
20+ years in business
Serves Washington, DC
Aaron Robert G. says, "Always punctual and excellent work" Read more

Your New Home Construction questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much do house builders near me cost?

The average cost to build a house is $155,000 to $416,000, not including the land or lot. Building a custom home costs $100 to $155 per square foot, depending on the location, size, finishes, and customizations. Prefab or modular homes cost $80 to $160 per square foot to build using a pre-designed floor plan.

How long does it take to build a house?

Building a home takes 6 to 12 months on average, including obtaining the permits, drawing the architectural plans, and construction. Bad weather conditions, changing finishes, or a shortage of laborers and subcontractors can increase the overall building time.

What do new home building contractors do?

Custom home builders and general contractors manage the entire house building process, and adhere to zoning regulations and building codes. The best home developers do the following:

  1. Consults with the customer to plan their new home.
  2. Estimates the total cost of materials and labor.
  3. Hires and manages dozens of subcontractors such as architects, carpenters, plumbers, and roofers.
  4. Schedules and coordinates the subcontractors' work.
  5. Oversees the construction process from start to finish.

Do you need a realtor when building a home?

Real estate agents are not required when building a new home, but they can help with contracts and negotiations on upgrades. Plus, realtors can provide information about a neighborhood or city and connect you with lenders and home inspectors to make the process seamless.

Where to start when building a house?

Here are the steps and what you need to know when building a house:

  1. Figure out the house style wanted and start looking for land.
  2. Create a budget and get feedback and estimates from home builders near you.
  3. Purchase the plot of land.
  4. Hire a new home builder or general contractor to build and manage the project.
  5. Develop the architectural plans.
  6. Get the required permits and inspections.
  7. Consider purchasing insurance to cover the project.
  8. Start the construction.
  9. Schedule the final inspection before moving in.
  10. Finish by landscaping the lawn.

Who do I hire to build a house in my area?

Custom home builders and general contractors build houses. Custom home builders have an in-house team of contractors from start to finish, while general contractors hire and manage dozens of subcontractors. Both choices are common and have similar fees of 10% to 20% of the project cost.

To find the best home builders in your area:

  • Get at least three estimates from home developers to compare.
  • Ask for references and to see a portfolio of their past work.
  • Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
  • Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Ask for a full itemized contract in writing in case of a dispute.
  • Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

What questions should I ask local home builders?

Ask the following questions before hiring home building contractors.

  • How long have you been in the home building business?
  • What types of homes do you build?
  • Will you work with me to create a floor plan?
  • How many similar homes like mine have you built?
  • Can you provide me with a list of references?
  • Can I see your portfolio, or can you give me the addresses of houses you've built?
  • Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
  • How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
  • Who's the project manager, and will you use subcontractors?
  • What qualities do you look for in subcontractors?
  • What hours do you and your crew work?
  • How long will the project take?
  • Is landscaping included?
  • What permits do I need, and will you obtain them?
  • What does your warranty policy include?
  • Can you provide me a written estimate or contract with a breakdown of all costs?
  • What’s your payment schedule?
  • Do you offer in-house financing?
  • What do I need to provide to get started?

Reviews for Washington home builders

Recent success stories from people in the Washington area.
Paul J.
An excellent experience on excavation and concrete pour and finish of a foundation and slab for a carport / garage. They followed my plans and worked with me on recommendations and solutions to grading conditions. John and his crew were a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with them again!
Kalyx Green Design & Build
Ebai P.
Very reliable, Quality of work is great; Provides competitive pricing... MoTechs knows the inside out of Commercial Real Estate. Will recommend them to anyone who needs help.
MoTECHS, LLC
John P.
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Lisset is an absolute professional who takes 100% pride in her work. She stand by her work and is very courteous, easy to work with, and I would highly recommend her for any job. She is that great of a professional.
REMODELING&PAINTING JIREH
Bernard S B.
Promptly and reasonably
RL Martin
TONY H.
Dion has been great. Rain has held up the project, but looks good to be finished soon. Thanks
Burch Masonry Llc
Cat G.
Jose did an amazing job installing our frameless glass shower door. I had another contractor tell me it would be too difficult and I should return it, but Jose managed it in an afternoon and it looks perfect! He is very professional and punctual too.
JOSEPH REMODELING & FAMILY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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