McLean, Virginia

Custom home builders in McLean, VA

28 custom home builders say they work in McLean, VA, and 17 say they build on a lot you already own. Permit steps for a teardown or new house, published prices, and who to call.

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17build on your lot

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McLean is the busiest custom home market in Northern Virginia. Older ramblers and split-levels on large lots get replaced with new homes, and most of the builders we track work here.

Builders who work in McLean

We found 28 builders that name McLean (or all of Fairfax County) as a place they build. 17 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.

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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Fisher Custom Homes Vienna Builds on your lotSince 2010A small Vienna infill builder whose owner chairs the NVBIA Custom Builders Council and brings a large-builder background in customer satisfaction. 4.8 (6 Google)5 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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Green Building Group McLean Builds on your lotSince 2005A LEED-focused design-build firm whose president is also a licensed real estate broker, with three home series and help finding a homesite. 5.0 (16 Google)3 towns Custom homes from $1M+

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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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Sekas Homes Vienna Builds on your lotA family-owned Fairfax County builder that builds to ENERGY STAR as standard and writes contracts without price escalation clauses. 4.5 (43 Google)7 towns Typical job $600K-$2M (as listed on Houzz)

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ASTA Homes Great FallsAsk about your lotA small family-owned Great Falls builder known in its reviews for personal service and careful, engineering-minded work. 5.0 (15 Google)5 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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Botero Homes RestonAsk about your lotSince 1998A long-running luxury builder that keeps land search, design, budgeting and finish selections in house. 4.1 (15 Google)12 towns

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BOWA McLean and MiddleburgAsk about your lotMostly remodelsSince 1988A large luxury design-build remodeler serving the Washington area and Virginia’s horse country, which also builds custom homes. 5.0 (9 Google)2 towns Projects from about $200K (as listed on Houzz)

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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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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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JEFFCO Development RockvilleAsk about your lotMostly remodelsA family-run firm founded by Jeff and Rena Robins with three arms: custom homebuilding, remodeling and home service management. 5.0 (5 Google)4 towns Typical job $200K-$10M (as listed on Houzz)

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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 11 do, and they give you a starting point before your first meeting:

Builder	What it publishes
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
BOWA	Projects from about $200K (as listed on Houzz)
Green Building Group	Custom homes from $1M+
Horizon Building	Custom homes about $1.2M-$5M+; whole-home remodels about $400K-$2M
JEFFCO Development	Typical job $200K-$10M (as listed on Houzz)
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
Sekas Homes	Typical job $600K-$2M (as listed on Houzz)
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 McLean

Who issues permits: Fairfax County.

McLean is unincorporated Fairfax County, so permits go through Fairfax County Land Development Services.

Many McLean lots are big enough that a new house disturbs more than 2,500 sq ft of land, which usually means an infill lot grading plan.

A new house in Fairfax County needs a Residential New Building permit, plus a house location plat or grading plan depending on how much land you disturb (Fairfax County, residential new building permit). More than 2,500 sq ft of disturbance with stormwater work means an infill lot grading plan certified by a Virginia-licensed engineer, surveyor, architect or landscape architect (Fairfax County, infill lot grading plans).

Tearing down an existing house first needs a separate demolition permit. Fairfax County wants the sewer capped under a plumbing permit, any asbestos dealt with, disconnect letters for gas, electric and water, and a demolition bond (Fairfax County, residential demolition permit).

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 McLean, 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 McLean.

New homes and teardowns in McLean

103new homes issued in the last 12 months

From Fairfax County permit records, by mailing town, checked November 7, 2026. See them on the map.

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Frequently asked questions

How many custom home builders work in McLean?

We found 28 builders that name McLean or its county as a service area, as of October 17, 2026. 17 of them say they build on a lot the client already owns.

Who issues building permits in McLean?

Fairfax County. McLean is unincorporated Fairfax County, so permits go through Fairfax County Land Development Services.

Can I tear down my house in McLean 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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