Custom home builder · Cabin John, MD

Cabin John Builders

A Cabin John builder working across the Washington area, with past teardown-and-rebuild work and a land and home acquisition service.

Ask about your lot 4.4 · 7 Google reviews
Based inCabin John, MD
TypeCustom home builder
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Founded25+ years of experience
Google rating4.4 from 7 reviews

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Permits and license

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.

Registered as a new home builder in Montgomery County as CABIN JOHN BUILDERS, LLC (BC4032, valid through December 2026), 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 Cabin John Builders

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Services

  • Custom homes
  • Teardown and rebuild
  • Renovations and additions
  • Land and home acquisitions

Where it builds

Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Arlington.

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.
  • Help with land: Lists land and home acquisitions as a service.

Reviews and recognition

  • Google: 4.4 from 7 reviews (checked October 17, 2026).

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Questions worth asking Cabin John Builders

  1. Will you build on a lot I already own, and have you done a teardown on a lot like mine?
  2. Is your contract fixed price, cost-plus, or a guaranteed maximum, and why do you prefer it?
  3. What did your last three homes of a similar size cost, including site work?
  4. Who will run my job day to day, and how often will I hear from them?
  5. 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 17, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Ask for a correction.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cabin John Builders build on your own lot?

Cabin John Builders 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 Cabin John Builders charge?

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

Where does Cabin John Builders build?

Towns named on its website include Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Arlington.

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