Custom Home Building Resource Center

Learn Everything You Need to Know Before Building Your Custom Home

Building a custom home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. From choosing the right builder and understanding costs to selecting land and making design decisions, there are hundreds of questions that can impact your investment.

That’s why we created this resource center.

Our goal is simple: to give you clear, honest answers so you can make confident decisions at every stage of your home building journey. Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea of building or you’re ready to break ground, you’ll find practical guidance based on real-world experience, not sales pitches.

Browse our articles to learn about pricing, land selection, design, construction, building science, warranties, and everything in between. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, let us know. If one homeowner has the question, chances are many others do too.

At McMahon Custom Homes, we believe an educated homeowner makes better decisions. We’re here to be your guide from Land-to-Keys™, helping you build with confidence every step of the way.

What Happens When Framing Lumber Gets Wet?
20Jul

What Happens When Framing Lumber Gets Wet?

A guide for homeowners building in Goochland, Richmond, and the surrounding areas Building a custom…

How Sustainable Construction Materials Save Money Long-Term
24Jun

How Sustainable Construction Materials Save Money Long-Term

Most people judge a home by what it costs to build. I’ve learned to pay…

What are the Benefits of Kitchen Remodeling, and How to Know What Yours Actually Needs
24Jun

What are the Benefits of Kitchen Remodeling, and How to Know What Yours Actually Needs

Most articles about kitchen remodeling try to talk you into the biggest project possible. I’m…

How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Increase Home Value? Cost vs. ROI Explained
24Jun

How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Increase Home Value? Cost vs. ROI Explained

If you’re getting ready to sell, you’re probably looking for the upgrade that moves the…

Steps to Building a House: A Complete Guide to the Home Construction Process
11May

Steps to Building a House: A Complete Guide to the Home Construction Process

When it comes to building a house, it is important to understand the complete house…

Building on Your Lot in Hanover County, VA: What to Know Before You Break Ground
11Mar

Building on Your Lot in Hanover County, VA: What to Know Before You Break Ground

Hanover County has something most of the Richmond metro area has already lost: room. Real…

10 Best Places to Build a Home Near Richmond, VA | McMahon Custom Homes
02Mar

10 Best Places to Build a Home Near Richmond, VA | McMahon Custom Homes

The 10 Best Places to Build a Custom Home Near Richmond, VA If you’re planning…

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA?
13Feb

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA?

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA? You’ve probably…

What Creates a Great Custom Home Experience? The Satisfaction Pyramid Explained
04Feb

What Creates a Great Custom Home Experience? The Satisfaction Pyramid Explained

Take 5 Steps to Satisfy Customers — A Conversation with Steve Preda When people think…

Steps to Building a House: The Complete Custom Home Process in Richmond & Central Virginia
29Jan

Steps to Building a House: The Complete Custom Home Process in Richmond & Central Virginia

Steps to Building a House: The Complete Custom Home Process in Richmond & Central Virginia…

2×4 vs. 2×6 Exterior Walls: Which Is Better for Your New Custom Home?
15Oct

2×4 vs. 2×6 Exterior Walls: Which Is Better for Your New Custom Home?

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Custom Home Builder If you’re building a custom home, you’ve…

What Is a Grading Plan? A Homeowner’s Guide to Understanding Your Lot Before You Build
15Oct

What Is a Grading Plan? A Homeowner’s Guide to Understanding Your Lot Before You Build

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Choosing a Custom Home Builder Choosing the perfect floor plan…

What Is the Best Insulation for a New Home? Comparing Fiberglass, ROCKWOOL, BIBS, and Spray Foam
15Oct

What Is the Best Insulation for a New Home? Comparing Fiberglass, ROCKWOOL, BIBS, and Spray Foam

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 New Construction Home Builders One of the most important decisions…

Understanding Drywall Finishes: What to Expect Before Your New Home Is Painted
15Oct

Understanding Drywall Finishes: What to Expect Before Your New Home Is Painted

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Custom Home Builder For many homeowners, the drywall stage is…

What Low-Voltage Wiring Should You Install When Building a Custom Home?
15Oct

What Low-Voltage Wiring Should You Install When Building a Custom Home?

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Choosing a Custom Home Builder When you’re building a custom…

How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home? A Realistic Timeline for Virginia Homeowners
15Oct

How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home? A Realistic Timeline for Virginia Homeowners

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Custom Home Builder One of the first questions every homeowner…

Is an Outdoor Living Space Worth It? How to Design an Outdoor Space You’ll Actually Use
15Oct

Is an Outdoor Living Space Worth It? How to Design an Outdoor Space You’ll Actually Use

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 New Construction Home Builders When homeowners think about designing a…

Building a Custom Home on Your Land: 7 Steps to Prepare Your Property Before Construction Begins
15Oct

Building a Custom Home on Your Land: 7 Steps to Prepare Your Property Before Construction Begins

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Custom Home Builder Owning land is an exciting first step…

A Homeowner’s Guide to Private Wells in Virginia: What You Need to Know Before You Build
15Oct

A Homeowner’s Guide to Private Wells in Virginia: What You Need to Know Before You Build

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Custom Home Builder For many homeowners, one of the biggest…

Gas vs. Wood-Burning Fireplaces: Which Is Best for Your Custom Home?
15Oct

Gas vs. Wood-Burning Fireplaces: Which Is Best for Your Custom Home?

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Choosing a Custom Home Builder Few features make a house…

What Is a Pre-Construction Planning Agreement? Why It’s the Smartest Investment You Can Make Before Building a Custom Home
15Oct

What Is a Pre-Construction Planning Agreement? Why It’s the Smartest Investment You Can Make Before Building a Custom Home

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Choosing a Custom Home Builder One of the first questions…

Fixed-Price vs. Cost-Plus Contracts: Which Is Better When Building a Custom Home?
15Oct

Fixed-Price vs. Cost-Plus Contracts: Which Is Better When Building a Custom Home?

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 New Construction Home Builders One of the most important decisions…

How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder: The Complete Guide for Richmond, Goochland & Central Virginia Homeowners
15Oct

How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder: The Complete Guide for Richmond, Goochland & Central Virginia Homeowners

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Custom Home Builder Choosing a custom home builder is one…

How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder: The Complete Guide for Virginia Homeowners (2026)
15Oct

How to Choose the Right Custom Home Builder: The Complete Guide for Virginia Homeowners (2026)

Josh McMahon October 15, 2025 Custom Home Builder Hiring the right custom homebuilder is one of the…

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA?
14Oct

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA?

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Virginia? A Complete Pricing…

How to Choose a Reliable Custom Home Builder in Richmond, VA
14Oct

How to Choose a Reliable Custom Home Builder in Richmond, VA

Josh McMahon October 14, 2025 Custom Home Builder Building a custom home represents one of life’s most…

The Latest from New Construction Home Builders: Fall 2025 Market
14Oct

The Latest from New Construction Home Builders: Fall 2025 Market

Josh McMahon October 14, 2025 New Construction Home Builders The fall 2025 construction market presents…

Plumbing and Septic System Considerations for Rural Virginia Lots
14Oct

Plumbing and Septic System Considerations for Rural Virginia Lots

Josh McMahon October 14, 2025 Custom Home Builder Building a house with septic systems on…

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