At McMahon Custom Homes, we build homes that reflect your goals and preferences. If you are looking for a custom home builder in Richmond, VA who listens to your needs, designs with purpose, and builds with accuracy, we are ready to work with you.
We serve Richmond homeowners seeking alternatives to standard construction. Our integrated design and build services are aligned with your lifestyle, budget, and property. Whether you already own a lot or are beginning the process, we manage each stage—from architectural planning and permitting to site work and the final walkthrough.
We offer custom homes, construction, move-in ready homes, and financing in Richmond.
We build custom homes in Richmond, tailored to your style and needs, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision.
Transform your bathroom in Richmond into a luxurious retreat with our expert team, handling everything from planning to execution.
Revamp your kitchen in Richmond with modern designs and quality finishes, ensuring both functionality and style.
We offer personalized financing solutions in Richmond to make your dream home a reality, with expert guidance on securing the best options.
Looking for a hassle-free move? Explore our move-in ready homes in Richmond, built with premium materials and detail.
Our design team in Richmond collaborates with you to create a home that reflects your style and needs, from concept to blueprint.
We are a trusted Luxury Custom Home Builder in Richmond, VA, creating exceptional homes tailored to your vision with expert craftsmanship, premium materials, and thoughtful design.
Richmond homeowners expect a smooth process, especially when investing in a custom home. We’ve refined our design-build system to reduce friction and increase confidence:
We get to know your family, your lifestyle, and how you plan to use each space. From desired square footage to future-proofing for aging-in-place or growing kids, we cover it all.
Richmond’s topography and zoning rules vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. We assess setbacks, utilities, tree ordinances, and grading to determine the best layout for your home.
We create concepts that blend your vision with smart design principles. Whether your style leans modern farmhouse, craftsman, or transitional, we’ll tailor every square foot.
We coordinate with the City of Richmond’s Department of Planning & Development Review, expediting permits and staying ahead of regulatory hurdles.
Daily supervision, strict quality control, vetted subcontractors, every detail is managed to protect your investment.
You stay in the loop with photo updates, job site meetings, and open communication channels.
Your dream home shouldn’t be a compromise. Whether you’re planning a downsized retreat in West End or a multi-generational residence near Glen Allen, McMahon Custom Homes delivers homes designed for your life, and built for the future.
Let’s start with a conversation. We’ll walk you through our process, answer your questions, and show you why Richmond families trust us to build what matters most.
McMahon Custom Homes LLC
1925 Ellis Drive
Maidens, VA 23102
Richmond’s real estate market has become increasingly competitive. Many buyers settle for homes that “almost” fit, outdated floorplans, aging systems, or renovations that don’t align with their needs. If you’re building a life in the River City, why settle?
Our clients come to us because they want:
We’ve helped families across neighborhoods like The Fan, Midlothian, Westover Hills, Bon Air, and Church Hill bring their vision to life with homes that reflect both form and function.
Whether you’re drawn to Richmond’s historic character or its rapidly growing suburban communities, McMahon Custom Homes is equipped to build your forever home, on your lot or ours.
We’re headquartered just outside Richmond in Maidens, VA, but we work in the city daily, we know the streets, the soil, and the neighborhoods.
No vague allowances or fuzzy estimates. We give you line-item breakdowns and keep you updated every step of the way.
We help you prioritize smart investments, whether that means energy-efficient HVAC systems, durable materials for Richmond’s climate, or spaces that adapt with your family.
Our relationship doesn’t end at move-in. We provide comprehensive warranties, 24-hour emergency service, and support for years to come.
Your home should be more than just beautiful — it should enhance your everyday living. Contact us to see how we make custom homebuilding a rewarding journey!
Richmond’s growth has been steady, and strategic. In 2023 alone, the city issued over 2,300 residential building permits, with many in newly developing neighborhoods like Manchester, Scott’s Addition, and Magnolia Green in nearby Chesterfield. With that growth comes challenges: tighter permitting timelines, higher material costs, and increasing demand for reliable builders.
We’ve spent years building relationships with local inspectors, suppliers, and financial institutions. This allows us to:
Check out our recent projects to see the quality and craftsmanship of our custom homes.
McMahon Custom Homes proudly serves the entire Richmond County area, including the following specific locations:
Whether you’re located in the heart of Richmond or one of its beautiful rural areas, our team is ready to assist you with expert home building and remodeling services.
Custom home construction in the Richmond area typically runs between $175 and $300 per square foot depending on your design, finishes, lot conditions, and site prep requirements. Urban and near-suburban lots in Richmond can add cost through utility connections, site prep, and city permitting, but you also avoid the well and septic installation costs common on rural lots in surrounding counties. Our cost guide breaks down what drives pricing across the Greater Richmond area by phase. Josh walks through a detailed pre-construction plan with every client before anyone commits to a number.
Yes. McMahon Custom Homes builds on your lot throughout the Greater Richmond area, including the city of Richmond and surrounding counties. Whether you already own a lot or are still evaluating options, Josh can assess the property before you commit, looking at zoning, setbacks, utility access, and buildability. You can read more about how the build-on-your-lot process works from site evaluation through keys.
McMahon Custom Homes builds throughout the Greater Richmond metro area including Goochland, Hanover, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Henrico, and the city of Richmond. Josh has 15 years of experience building across this region and understands the permitting, zoning, and site conditions specific to each county and municipality. If you're not sure whether your lot or target area falls within our service range, the free consultation is the right place to find out.
A design-build firm handles both the architectural design and the construction of your home under one roof, with one contract and one point of accountability. Most buyers in Richmond are comparing design-build firms against the traditional model of hiring a separate architect and then a builder. The design-build approach eliminates the miscommunication, finger-pointing, and budget surprises that come from having two separate parties responsible for one project. At McMahon Custom Homes, Josh leads both the design and construction phases personally, which means your vision stays intact from the first sketch to the day you move in.
From first consultation to move-in, most custom home projects take between 12 and 18 months. The pre-construction phase alone runs 3 to 4 months and covers custom plans, your property survey, finish specifications, and permitting. Construction typically follows over the next 5 to 12 months depending on scope. Richmond city and county permitting timelines can vary, and Josh accounts for that when setting expectations from day one.
Yes. McMahon Custom Homes works in the luxury segment regularly across the Greater Richmond market. Higher-end builds typically involve premium finish packages, custom architectural detail, open and flexible layouts, expanded primary suites, and outdoor living spaces designed as an extension of the home. All of these decisions are made during the pre-construction planning phase so every detail is locked in before construction starts. Josh personally oversees every project regardless of scale. If you're thinking about a luxury custom home build in the Richmond area, the free consultation is where it starts.
Yes. McMahon Custom Homes builds spec homes that deliver custom quality without the full design-build timeline. Our current spec home is The Kathleen, under construction in Goochland County. These homes are built to the same standard as our fully custom projects, with premium finishes, thoughtful floor plans, and Josh's personal oversight throughout construction. If you need a faster path to ownership without sacrificing quality, visit our spec home page to see what's currently available.
Yes, and it's something most custom home builders in this area don't offer. McMahon Custom Homes provides full kitchen remodeling and bathroom renovation services across Greater Richmond. Whether you're updating a dated kitchen in the West End, opening up a galley layout in Bon Air, or transforming a primary bathroom near the Museum District, Josh personally oversees every remodel with the same design-build precision he brings to a full custom build. Same attention to detail, same transparent process, same single point of accountability.
A few things, but the most important one is this: Josh McMahon is personally involved in every project from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. You're not meeting a salesperson who hands you off to a project manager you've never met. Josh leads the design, manages the construction, and is your single point of contact throughout. Beyond that, McMahon operates as a true design-build firm which means one team, one contract, and no miscommunication between an architect and a separate builder. We use a transparent cost-plus model so you see exactly where your money is going at every stage. And unlike most Richmond area builders, we also offer kitchen remodeling and bathroom renovation services, so whether you're building new or updating an existing home, McMahon handles it.
