Arlington, Virginia

Custom home builders in Arlington, VA

21 custom home builders say they work in Arlington, VA, and 11 say they build on a lot you already own. Permit steps for a teardown or new house, published prices, and who to call.

21builders work here

11build on your lot

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Arlington lots are smaller and tighter than most of Fairfax County, so new homes here are shaped by lot coverage and height rules as much as by budget.

Builders who work in Arlington

We found 21 builders that name Arlington (or all of Arlington County) as a place they build. 11 of them say on their websites that they build on a lot you already own; the rest build custom homes but don’t say either way. Builders that say they build on your lot are listed first, then the rest, each group alphabetical. It is not a ranking.

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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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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Focal Point Homes McLean Builds on your lotSince 2010 3 homes in portfolioA high-volume infill builder that says it has built more homes in McLean than any other builder over the last decade, using fixed-price contracts. 4.9 (105 Google)5 towns

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Horizon Building Annandale Builds on your lotSince 1984A family-owned design-build firm that uses a single contract and gives clients a 24/7 online dashboard for schedule, budget and photos. 5.0 (48 Google)15 towns Custom homes about $1.2M-$5M+; whole-home remodels about $400K-$2M

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Monarch Custom Homes Vienna Builds on your lotKeeps architecture, engineering, permits, selections and construction under one team, and publishes a starting price for its semi-custom line. 4.6 (41 Google)9 towns Elite Collection semi-custom homes from $888,000

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Morbill Custom Homes McLean Builds on your lotA concierge-style builder that takes a limited number of high-end projects a year, with clients working directly with the principals. 5.0 (7 Google)3 towns Typical job $1.6M-$7M (as listed on Houzz)

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New Urban Homes Alexandria Builds on your lotSince 2018A brothers-run builder that shows clients the real costs at every draw and photographs the work behind the walls. 5.0 (21 Google)6 towns From $250-$275 per sq ft, including soft costs, permits and construction

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Paradigm Homes Reston and Arlington Builds on your lotSince 2007A custom builder and remodeler known for its Pop Top second-story additions, with an in-house real estate agent to help find lots. 4.6 (19 Google)2 towns

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Alair Homes Falls Church Falls Church / AlexandriaAsk about your lotA locally owned office of the Alair Homes network that prices projects on an open-book, cost-plus basis and runs them on the brand’s shared systems. 5.0 (13 Google)3 towns Cost-plus, open-book pricing

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Arlington Designer Homes ArlingtonAsk about your lotA second-generation family builder in Arlington that focuses on certified green, energy-efficient custom homes. 5.0 (23 Google)2 towns

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BODE Residential ArlingtonAsk about your lot 7 homes in portfolioAn investor-minded builder that designs layouts with resale in mind and also buys houses directly from owners. 5.0 (6 Google)8 towns Has listed spec homes at $2.75M and $3.5M

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Bowers Design Build McLeanAsk about your lotMostly remodelsSince 1990An established design-build remodeler with architects on staff and national remodeling awards; it builds new homes but most of its work is renovation. 4.8 (22 Google)17 towns

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Cabin John Builders Cabin John, MDAsk about your lotA Cabin John builder working across the Washington area, with past teardown-and-rebuild work and a land and home acquisition service. 4.4 (7 Google)4 towns

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Curtis Ventures Custom Homes ArlingtonAsk about your lotSince 2015A woman-owned builder with the owner on site, which says it typically commits to an occupancy certificate within 180 days of the foundation pour. 5.0 (5 Google)10 towns

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LUKA Design & Build ViennaAsk about your lotSince 2015A younger luxury design-build firm run by a husband-and-wife design and construction team, known for modern work and design press. 4.9 (39 Google)12 towns

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MAC Design + Build AshburnAsk about your lotAn Ashburn design-build firm with a Virginia Class A license, building custom homes and large additions across Loudoun, Fairfax and Arlington. 4.7 (56 Google)13 towns

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TriVistaUSA Design + Build ArlingtonAsk about your lotMostly remodelsSince 2005A family-owned design-build firm with a long local awards record; most of its work is renovation, and it also builds new homes. 5.0 (54 Google)7 towns

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WINN Design + Build McLeanAsk about your lotMostly remodelsSince 1996 1 home in portfolioA heavily awarded McLean design-build firm with architects and interior designers on staff; mostly renovation, with some new custom homes. 4.9 (10 Google)13 towns Typical job $150K-$5M (as listed on Houzz)

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What builders here publish about price

Most custom builders don’t post prices. These 8 do, and they give you a starting point before your first meeting:

Builder	What it publishes
Alair Homes Falls Church	Cost-plus, open-book pricing
AZA Builders	$275-$350, $375-$500 and $550-$800+ per sq ft (three published tiers)
BODE Residential	Has listed spec homes at $2.75M and $3.5M
Horizon Building	Custom homes about $1.2M-$5M+; whole-home remodels about $400K-$2M
Monarch Custom Homes	Elite Collection semi-custom homes from $888,000
Morbill Custom Homes	Typical job $1.6M-$7M (as listed on Houzz)
New Urban Homes	From $250-$275 per sq ft, including soft costs, permits and construction
WINN Design + Build	Typical job $150K-$5M (as listed on Houzz)

None of these figures include the land. Try the estimator, or see what homeowners report in real build costs.

Permits for a new house in Arlington

Who issues permits: Arlington County.

Arlington County handles permits through Permit Arlington. Demolition is a separate process from the building permit.

Arlington requires building height and lot coverage information with the plans, and a development plan once land disturbance passes 2,500 sq ft.

Source: Arlington County, residential building permits.

Rules change, so confirm the current requirements with the permit office before you buy a lot or sign a design contract.

Before you call a builder

Confirm the jurisdiction. Look up your parcel so you know exactly which county, town or city issues your permits.
Gather your lot facts: survey or plat, lot size, and whether it is on public water and sewer.
Set a budget range that includes demolition and site work, not just the house. Our estimator helps.
Shortlist three builders who work in Arlington, check each one’s Virginia Class A contractor license, and ask them all the same questions.

Not sure where to start? Tell us about your lot and we’ll introduce you to builders who work in Arlington.

New homes and teardowns in Arlington

143new homes applied for in the last 12 months

157house demolitions applied for in the last 12 months

$500Ktypical construction value declared on the permit

From Arlington County permit records, by mailing town, checked November 7, 2026. Values are what the applicant declared for the permit and usually run well below the real cost of a custom home. Arlington County Data API was used for this purpose, but it is not endorsed or certified by Arlington County. See them on the map.

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Frequently asked questions

How many custom home builders work in Arlington?

We found 21 builders that name Arlington or its county as a service area, as of October 17, 2026. 11 of them say they build on a lot the client already owns.

Who issues building permits in Arlington?

Arlington County. Arlington County handles permits through Permit Arlington. Demolition is a separate process from the building permit.

Can I tear down my house in Arlington and build a new one?

Usually, yes, as long as the new house meets zoning rules for setbacks, height and lot coverage. You need a demolition permit first and then a new building permit, plus grading or sediment control approval if you disturb enough land.

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