Northern Virginia + Montgomery County, MD · 43 builders researched

Build the house you want, on the lot you already love.

Find custom home builders who take on lots like yours, see what they actually charge, and know which permits a teardown needs before you call anyone.

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House size 4,500 sq ft Finish level There’s a house to tear down

Planning range for the house

$1.7M-$2.3M

From per-square-foot prices Northern Virginia builders publish. Land not included.

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43custom builders researched in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, MD 19say on their own websites that they build on your lot $250-$800+per sq ft: the range local builders publish for the house 43%of homes built on the owner’s land take 10+ months to build (Census, 2025)

How an introduction works

Three steps from a lot to a builder you trust.

A surveyor setting up on a building lot next to new homes — 1Tell us about your lotTown, lot or teardown, budget and when you want to start. Two minutes, no account.

A new house in the framing stage on a residential street — 2Meet up to three buildersWe suggest builders who work in your town and take on lots like yours. You pick who to meet.

A finished brick home with a long front walk and green lawn — 3Build the house you wantCompare like for like with our quote checker, then sign with the one that fits.

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Free tools for every step

Check a lot, plan the budget and timeline, and compare quotes. Nothing to sign up for.

All tools

Budget plannerHouse, demolition, site work, design, permits, loan interest and a cushion. Build timelineMonth by month to move-in, with what to do while you wait. Quote checkerCompare up to three builder quotes and see what each leaves out. Homeowner toolkitPrintable checklists and worksheets to bring to every builder meeting.

Start with your town

Builders who work there, the permit path and published prices.

All of Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia See the market guide

McLean Fairfax County 28 builders · 17 build on your lot Great Falls Fairfax County 20 builders · 11 build on your lot Vienna Town of Vienna + Fairfax County 22 builders · 12 build on your lot Oakton Fairfax County 15 builders · 8 build on your lot Arlington Arlington County 21 builders · 11 build on your lot Falls Church City of Falls Church or Fairfax County 15 builders · 9 build on your lot Alexandria City of Alexandria or Fairfax County 15 builders · 6 build on your lot Fairfax Fairfax County (City of Fairfax is separate) 18 builders · 10 build on your lot Reston Fairfax County 13 builders · 8 build on your lot Annandale Fairfax County 13 builders · 8 build on your lot Clifton Town of Clifton + Fairfax County 11 builders · 6 build on your lot Ashburn Loudoun County 9 builders · 4 build on your lot Leesburg Town of Leesburg + Loudoun County 9 builders · 4 build on your lot Purcellville Town and Loudoun County 8 builders · 4 build on your lot Middleburg Town and Loudoun County 9 builders · 4 build on your lot

Montgomery County, Maryland See the market guide

Bethesda Montgomery County DPS 16 builders · 3 build on your lot Potomac Montgomery County DPS 17 builders · 5 build on your lot Chevy Chase Montgomery County DPS + your municipality 13 builders · 3 build on your lot

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Real build costsWhat homeowners actually paid per square foot. Share yours anonymously. Lots and teardownsLots listed by owners and agents, with email alerts for your towns. Homeowner storiesWhy families built, how they chose a builder and what surprised them. Compare two buildersTowns, pricing, contracts and reviews side by side.

How building on your lot works

Check the lotStart with the lot checker, then zoning, slopes and trees. Several builders review a lot for free.
Shortlist three buildersPick builders who work in your town and build on lots like yours.
Compare like for likeSame brief, same questions. Ask what each price includes.
Permits, then buildDemolition, grading plan and building permit, then construction that often runs 10 months or more.

Builders that say they build on your lot

Alphabetical. Tap any builder for services, towns, pricing and questions to ask.

All 43 builders

Anchor Homes McLean Builds on your lot 2 homes in portfolioA McLean builder that offers semi-custom plans on the buyer’s lot or on land it owns, with a four-step process that covers permits and lender referra… 4.8 (18 Google)1 town

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Artisan Builders McLean Builds on your lotA luxury McLean builder formed by the families behind Yeonas & Ellis and Associated Custom Builders, with partners on site and design and landscaping… 4.5 (6 Google)2 towns

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August Homes Tysons Builds on your lotA father-and-son builder focused on tested, high-performance homes designed to produce their own energy, with fresh-air filtration built in. 4.4 (15 Google)17 towns

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AZA Builders Chantilly Builds on your lotThe principal runs every job, the firm says it takes about eight custom builds a year, and it publishes per-square-foot price tiers on its website. 4.8 (49 Google)14 towns $275-$350, $375-$500 and $550-$800+ per sq ft (three published tiers)

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Bella Home Construction Fairfax Builds on your lotBuilds its pitch around the client’s own land, explaining how a lot you own can serve as equity for the construction loan, with an in-house architect. 4.3 (21 Google)6 towns

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Bespoke Builder McLean, Potomac and DC Builds on your lotSince 2006A full-service design-build firm working across Virginia, Maryland and DC that will buy a lot for a client or build on one they own. 5.0 (6 Google)2 towns

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Cherry Hill Custom Homes McLean Builds on your lot 11 homes in portfolioA husband-and-wife luxury builder that handles design, lot sourcing and construction in house, with one project manager per home.No Google reviews found1 town

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Classic Homes Chantilly Builds on your lotSince 1983One of the longest-running build-on-your-lot builders in the region, pairing semi-custom floor plans with knockdown-rebuild projects. 4.7 (47 Google)18 towns

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Dunhill Builders Vienna Builds on your lotAn owner-run builder where the president oversees every home, with a library of floor plans buyers can change or start from. 5.0 (16 Google)12 towns

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For custom home builders

Introductions, not leads

Every homeowner we introduce has told us where their lot is, what they want to build, their budget and when they want to start. We send each one to three builders at most, and only the ones they pick.

Sample introduction

Knockdown rebuild in McLean

Lot: Owns it, 0.5 acre, 1950s house to tear down
House: About 5,000 sq ft, architectural custom
Budget: $2.5M-$4M for the house
Start: Within 6 months
Builders: You and two others the owner chose

Phone checked by text Owner chose you

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All guides

What does it cost to build a custom home in Northern Virginia?What it costs to build a custom home in Northern Virginia, from the prices local builders publish: $250 to $8…

Build on your lot in Northern VirginiaHow building on your own lot works in Northern Virginia: the steps, costs, permits and 19 local builders that…

Knockdown rebuild in Northern VirginiaHow to tear down a house and build a new one in Fairfax County, Arlington, Vienna and Alexandria: demolition …

How long does it take to build a custom home?How long it takes to build a custom home: Census data shows 43% of homes built on the owner’s land take 10+ m…

How much does it cost to demolish a house?House demolition costs $6,000-$25,000 for most jobs ($15,800 average). What adds to the price and what Fairfa…

Questions to ask a custom home builder before you signThe questions to ask a custom home builder before you sign, how to check a Virginia contractor license, and h…

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