Custom home builder · McLean

Anchor Homes

A 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 referrals.

Builds on your lot 4.8 · 18 Google reviews
Based inMcLean
TypeCustom home builder
Builds on your lotYes
Google rating4.8 from 18 reviews

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Permits and license

2new homes applied for in Arlington County in the last 24 months
0of those finished (final inspection passed)
26 wkstypical time from application to permit

From Arlington County permit records, where the builder is named as the contractor or permit holder. Checked November 7, 2026. Arlington County Data API was used for this purpose, but it is not endorsed or certified by Arlington County.

Registered as a new home builder in Montgomery County as Anchor Homes, LLC (BC223588, valid through February 2027), from the county Office of Consumer Protection’s list.

Check the license yourself: Virginia DPOR license lookup (a new house needs a Class A contractor) · Montgomery County new home builders · Maryland home builder registration. Search the exact company name and check the license is active and not disciplined.

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Homes by Anchor Homes

2 homes we know of: 2 from county permit records. We show the town and year, never the address.

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Services

  • Semi-custom floor plans
  • Custom design-build
  • Available homes
  • Buys land

Where it builds

McLean.

How it works with clients

  • Published pricing: none on its website. Ask for the cost of recent homes similar to yours.
  • Building on your lot: Yes, says it builds on your lot.
  • Help with land: Says it buys land and builds semi-custom plans on the buyer’s lot.

Reviews and recognition

  • Google: 4.8 from 18 reviews (checked October 16, 2026).
  • Recognition: NVBIA member.

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Questions worth asking Anchor Homes

  1. Is your contract fixed price, cost-plus, or a guaranteed maximum, and why do you prefer it?
  2. What did your last three homes of a similar size cost, including site work?
  3. Who will run my job day to day, and how often will I hear from them?
  4. What warranty do you give on structure, systems and finishes?

Also confirm its Virginia contractor license class on the DPOR lookup. A new house needs a Class A license.

Sources

Last checked October 16, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Ask for a correction.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anchor Homes build on your own lot?

Yes. Anchor Homes says it builds on lots clients already own.

How much does Anchor Homes charge?

Anchor Homes doesn’t publish prices. Ask for the cost of recent homes similar in size to yours, including site work and permits.

Where does Anchor Homes build?

Towns named on its website include McLean.

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