When you work with us, you receive comprehensive home design and construction expertise for your lot.
We design beautiful homes and manage the construction by licensed experts. Get a new home built from the ground up in Charlottesville, VA, using eco-friendly materials and premium finishes.
We have been turning dreams into reality for over 15 years through quality craftsmanship and designs tailored to your lifestyle. Our local builders understand Charlottesville’s building codes and architectural requirements and can build a home that fits the area. Experience attention to detail in everything from layout to ceiling design, backed by a 2-10 year structural warranty.
We don’t use preset plans and create a tailored home interior or exterior for comfortable living.
We stand by our word and do our best to complete the design and construction of your home within the quoted timeline.
MCH offers a 1-year builder’s warranty and a 2-10 structural warranty for every custom home building project to provide long-term value.
Our exhaustive pre-construction process pairs you with a dedicated designer to lock in every specification before a single shovel hits the ground — so your dream home gets built exactly the way you envisioned it.
Every McMahon home is built for efficiency and durability — featuring Trane XL17I HVAC units, AeroBarrier air sealing, and ERV ventilation, installed through trusted partners including TK Design & Associates, Foster Plumbing, P&M Electrical, and Cross Timbers Roofing.
We are a luxury home builder in Charlottesville, VA, designing premium homes that deliver a high-end living experience.
Custom homes can sometimes exceed budget expectations, but we focus on maintaining affordability by using durable, cost-effective materials.
Energy efficiency is a priority as we work with you to select the right design features and construction materials.
McMahon Custom Homes proudly serves the entire Charlottesville County area, including the following specific locations:
Whether you’re located in the heart of Charlottesville or one of its beautiful rural areas, our team is ready to assist you with expert home building and remodeling services.
Work with a licensed and insured custom home builder in Charlottesville, VA, to bring your vision to life.
We serve families, landowners, and buyers across Charlottesville who want to avoid competitive bidding wars. We build unique homes on your lot in Belmont, Barracks Road, Fifeville, and throughout Charlottesville with precise craftsmanship.
Building a custom home typically takes about a year, depending on design complexity and permitting timelines. We take around 3-6 months to plan your home layout and another 5-24 months to complete the construction according to the plan.
MCH has partnered with several trusted lenders to arrange financing to help you move into your new home. You can work with any home financing company or bank of your choice and get the necessary funds to build your home.
Yes, you can customize both the interior and exterior of your home, including roofing, siding, decks, and garages. We assist families in creating a fully customized home tailored to their lifestyle preferences.
Custom home costs in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area vary based on lot conditions, design complexity, and finish selections. Most custom builds in Central Virginia fall between $250 and $450 per square foot for construction alone not including land, site prep, or permitting. At McMahon Custom Homes, we use a cost-plus model, which means you see exactly where every dollar goes throughout the build. Our pre-construction process pins down your full budget before a shovel hits the ground, so there are no surprises once construction starts. Ready to get a realistic number for your project? Call Josh for a free consultation.
Permit timelines in Albemarle County typically run longer than neighboring jurisdictions plan for 3-6 months for a standard residential building permit, depending on the complexity of your plans and the county’s current review backlog. Site-specific factors like well and septic approvals, entrance permits from VDOT, and zoning review can add time on top of that. Josh McMahon has navigated the Albemarle County permitting process firsthand and builds realistic permit timelines into every pre-construction plan so your project doesn’t stall waiting on approvals. We factor all of it in before construction begins.
