Leadership named on its website: Bruce and Wilma Bowers (owners), John Coburn (President)
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We found no new-home permits in Arlington County under this company’s name in the last 24 months. It may build under another company name. Fairfax and Montgomery County publish permits without builder names, so ask the builder for the addresses of recent homes and look them up yourself.
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.
Homeowner scorecard
Four questions for people who built with Bowers Design Build: on time, on budget, how they communicated, and would you hire them again. We show the totals once 3 homeowners have answered.
Homes by Bowers Design Build
No homes listed yet. We add homes from county permit records where the builder is named, and builders add their own with photos and details.
Services
- Whole-house renovations
- Additions
- In-house architecture
- New custom homes on request
Where it builds
Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Oakton, Fairfax, Reston, Annandale, Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville, Middleburg, Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Clifton.
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: Builds custom homes; ask about your lot.
Reviews and recognition
- Google: 4.8 from 22 reviews (checked October 16, 2026).
- Recognition: PRO Remodeler of the Year (2024), GuildQuality Guildmaster.
We link to review sites rather than copying reviews. Read the most recent ones, and the low ones, yourself.
Questions worth asking Bowers Design Build
- Will you build on a lot I already own, and have you done a teardown on a lot like mine?
- How many new homes (not renovations) have you finished in the last three years, and can I see two of them?
- Is your contract fixed price, cost-plus, or a guaranteed maximum, and why do you prefer it?
- What did your last three homes of a similar size cost, including site work?
- Who will run my job day to day, and how often will I hear from them?
- 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
- https://www.bowersdesignbuild.com/about-us/
- https://www.guildquality.com/pro/Bowers-Design-Build-Inc
Last checked October 16, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Ask for a correction.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bowers Design Build build on your own lot?
Bowers Design Build builds custom homes but its website doesn’t say clearly whether it builds on a client’s lot. Ask before you meet.
How much does Bowers Design Build charge?
Bowers Design Build doesn’t publish prices. Ask for the cost of recent homes similar in size to yours, including site work and permits.
Where does Bowers Design Build build?
Towns named on its website include Arlington, Alexandria, McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Oakton, Fairfax, Reston, Annandale, Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville, Middleburg, Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Clifton.
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