Already Own Land? We’ll Help You Turn It Into Your Dream Home.
VETERAN-OWNED • FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS • 5-STAR RATED
Home / Build on Your Lot
Finding the right piece of land is only the beginning. The next step is making sure it’s the right place to build and having an experienced builder guide you through every decision that follows.
At McMahon Custom Homes, we specialize in building custom homes on privately owned land throughout Goochland and Central Virginia. Whether you’ve owned your property for years or you’re just starting your search, we’ll help you evaluate the land, design a home that fits it, and guide you from Land to Keys with one experienced team.
OUR PROCESS
Building a custom home shouldn’t feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a simple process that keeps you informed from the first conversation through move-in day.
Our Land-to-Keys process includes:
One builder. One process. One point of contact.
SITE EVALUATION
Every piece of land is different.
A property may look perfect until you discover drainage issues, poor soils, easements, or septic limitations. Finding those issues after construction begins can add unnecessary cost and delays, which is why every project starts with a thorough site evaluation.
Our goal is simple: identify opportunities and challenges before you invest in design, engineering, or construction.
STILL LOOKING FOR LAND?
Many of our clients come to us before purchasing property.
If you’re considering multiple lots, we’ll help you evaluate them before you buy so you understand:
That initial consultation is complimentary and can save you from making an expensive mistake.
Because we regularly work throughout Central Virginia, we’re familiar with each locality’s permitting process, zoning requirements, and site development challenges. That experience helps reduce surprises and keeps projects moving forward.
We learn about your goals, budget, timeline, and property.
We visit your land to spot opportunities and challenges before design begins.
We finalize design, engineering, permitting, and budgeting, then deliver your fixed-price proposal.
Your home gets built with regular updates, and we stay involved from groundbreaking to completion.
Before closing, we walk through your new home together and explain every major system.
You get your keys and move in, backed by our one-year workmanship warranty.
Building on your own land requires experience.
Every property presents different challenges, and the decisions made before construction often determine whether a project stays on budget and on schedule.
Our goal is to help you make confident decisions every step of the way, from your first site visit to the day you get your keys.
Fixed-price contracts that reduce financial uncertainty
Personal site evaluations before design begins
Clear communication throughout construction
Weekly project updates
Guidance from one experienced builder from start to finish
20+ years of residential construction experience
No. Many of our clients contact us while they're still searching. We're happy to evaluate potential properties before you purchase them.
A failed perc test doesn't always mean you can't build. Depending on the property, alternatives may include engineered septic systems, relocating the drain field, or connecting to public sewer if available. We'll help you understand your options before construction begins.
Some homes connect to public water and sewer, while others require a private well and septic system. If natural gas isn't available, propane is often an excellent alternative. We'll explain your options based on your property's location.
Pre-Construction Planning typically takes three to four months. Construction timelines vary based on the home's size, complexity, weather, and site conditions, but we'll establish realistic expectations before work begins.
Talk to a builder before you buy, if you can. I walk potential lots with buyers to catch drainage, access, and clearing costs that aren't obvious on paper. This has saved Goochland, VA families from lots that looked great but would have added months and unplanned costs to the build.
Yes. After completing Pre-Construction Planning and finalizing your home's design and specifications, we provide a fixed-price proposal so you know exactly what you're investing in before construction starts.
Whether you already own land or you’re still searching, we’ll walk the property with you and build a plan you feel good about. Schedule your no-obligation consultation and take the first step from Land to Keys.
