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 room. The kind of acreage where a driveway can wind through the trees before the house even comes into view. The kind of lot where the next neighbor is far enough away that you build what you want, how you […]
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 to build a custom home near Richmond, VA, the first big decision isn’t the floor plan or the finishes. It’s where to build. The Greater Richmond region covers a lot of ground. You’ve got rural counties with 10-acre lots and […]
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 heard wildly different numbers when asking about custom home building costs. One friend says $500,000, another mentions spending over $800,000, and online calculators give you ranges so wide they’re practically useless. Here’s the reality: how much it costs to build […]
Take 5 Steps to Satisfy Customers — A Conversation with Steve Preda
Take 5 Steps to Satisfy Customers — A Conversation with Steve Preda I recently had the pleasure of joining Steve Preda on the Management Blueprint Podcast to share insights from my journey as a builder, coach, and business leader, and to break down a simple yet powerful framework I call the Satisfaction Pyramid. In this […]
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 What Nobody Tells You About Building a Custom Home Wondering how to build a custom home without the typical stress and budget overruns? It starts with understanding what happens before construction even begins. Most people think building a custom home […]
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 significant investments. Choosing the wrong home builder can lead to budget overruns, construction delays, and years of frustration. Richmond, Virginia, homeowners face unique challenges when selecting a custom home builder due to the area’s specific building codes, soil conditions, and […]
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 both opportunities and challenges for new house builders. Rising material costs affect project budgets while declining interest rates create increased demand for newly built homes. These market conditions require strategic planning from experienced house builders to maintain profitability. We at McMahon Custom Homes monitor these market […]
Plumbing and Septic System Considerations for Rural Virginia Lots
Josh McMahon October 14, 2025 Custom Home Builder Building a house with septic systems on rural Virginia lots costs $12,000 to $45,000 additional beyond standard construction expenses. Rural lots require septic systems, well water, and extended utility connections that considerably impact total project costs. House building contractors must factor these rural considerations into project budgets from the […]