Award Winning Woodmont 32 Built in McLean
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This new home was built in McLean Virginia.
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Home Building Resources
Here are some of our favorite resources for new home building:
Division 1 – Structural Engineers
Hacopian Enterprises, Inc
Sam Hacopian
301 983-4931
Division 1 – Land Surveyor
Land Engineering, plc
Lloyd A. Ntuk
703-507-6586
Division 2- Landscape Subcontractor
Clearwater Landscape & Nursery
Doug Goetze
301-607-4480
www.clearwaterlandscape.com
Division 3 – Concrete Subcontractor
JSC Concrete Construction, Inc.
John Cerqueria
703-365-0902
Poolesville Concrete Company Inc.
Arlindo
301-926-1515
Village Concrete
Harjit Chawla
703-365-8544
Division 4- Flagstone & Brick Supplier
Potomac Valley Brick and Supply Co.
Roland King
301 309-9600
www.pvbrick.com
Division 4 – Flagstone & Brick Subcontractor
Pereira Construction, LLC
John Pereira
301-924-0652
J. Sanchez Masonry, Inc.
Amilcar Sanchez
240 899-9443
www.jsanchezmasonry.com
Division 5 – Ornamental Railing Subcontractor
Beltway Iron Company, Inc.
Rob Herr
410-414-8200
Reliable Rails, Inc.
Lawrence Giles
703-257-1321
www.reliablerails.com
Division 6 – Lumber Supplier
Barrons Lumber
Valerie Mercier
301 948-6600
www.barronslumber.com
Division 6 – Lumber, Cornice & Trim Subcontractor
TW Perry
Tim Giles
301-670-6215
www.twperry.com
Homestead Building Systems, Inc.
Matt Danner
301-371-3545
www.homesteadbuildingsystems.com
Construction Services and Supply
Todd Wood; John Steinbruck
410-443-4506
Division 6 – Granite and Corian Supplier
Designer Surfaces Unlimited, Inc.
Jeannie Russell
301-682-3280
www.designersurfacesinc.com
E & C Marble & Granite, Inc.
Evelyn Carter
301.610.2010
www.eandcmarbleandgranite.com
Division 7 – Roofing Supplier
The Roof Center
Mike Tansey
301 948-6066
www.roofcenter.com
Division 7 – Roofing Subcontractor
Topper Construction
Dave Rentschler
301-874-0220
www.topperconstruction.com
SBL Enterprise, Inc.
Rose Ferraro
410-608-7725
Division 7 – Siding Subcontractor
Washington Building Contractors, Inc.
David Lee
703-961-9770
Topper Construction
Dave Rentschler
301-874-0220
Division 7 – Insulation Subcontractor
Devere Insulation
Michelle Griffit
410-360-6900
www.devereinsulation.com
G & B Insulation Company
Greg Fulcher
301-934-4824
www.gb-insulation.com
Division 8 – Exterior Doors & Windows Supplier
Builders Window & Door
Al Landaman
301-831-8241
www.builderswindowanddoor.com
Division 8 – Garage Doors
Fred C. Johnson Company, Inc.
Bob Swigert
410-799-2126
www.garagedoorsmaryland.net
Division 9 – Painting Subcontractor
Angel’s Painting
Jose Moreno
240-421-3534
V.R. Painting, Inc.
Remus Vlad
540-286-0699
Division 9 – Drywall Subcontractor
Total Drywall
Jimmy Kraft
240-793-5959
Division 9 – Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Flooring Supplier & Subcontractor
Builders Floor Service, Inc.
Greg Stone
703-569-6000 x605
Division 9 – Ceramic Tile Supplier
Mosaic Tile Company
Michael Lowden
571-220-9692
www.mosaictileco.com
Division 9 – Carpet Subcontractor
Atlas Flooring
Bill Skowron
301-948-9144
Division 10 – Shower Door Subcontractor
The Shower Door King
Al Burch
301-874-0156
www.showerdoorking.com
Glass and More, Inc.
Spencer Spencer
301-330-5724
Division 10 – Mirrors Subcontractor
B & K Distributors, Inc.
Keith Harrington
301-498-0320
Division 10 – Door Hardware Subcontractor
B & K Distributors, Inc.
Keith Harrington
301-498-0320
Taylor Security & Lock Company, Inc.
Adam Bernick
301-948-7670
Division 10 – Fireplace Subcontractor
Fireplace Solutions
Kurt Bromwell
703-961-0212
www.fireplacesolutions.com
Division 11 – Appliances Supplier
Appliance Builders Wholesalers
Lori Horwitz
301-920-9680
www.abwappliances.com
Division 15 – Plumbing Fixtures
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc
Ashli Holmes
301 424-1393
www.ferguson.com
WaterWorks
Paul Murray
202-333-7180
www.waterworks.com
Union Hardware, Inc.
Alex Abarca
301-654-7810
www.unionhardware.com
Division 15 – Plumbing Subcontractor
PC Godaire, Inc.
Tim Godaire
301-428-7959
Robert A. Tull, Inc.
Tony Tull
301 948 2490
All Around Plumbing, Inc.
Brenden Madden
301-829-6745
Division 15 – HVAC Subcontractor
WH Metcalfe & Sons, Inc.
John Burke
301-371-0254
SCW, Inc.
Tom Le
301-856-4000
Jama Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Jose Mendez
703-307-6935
www.jamaheatingandcooling.com
Division 15 – Fire Protection Subcontractor
Fire Tech
Dee Jayasuriya
240-750-0487
Division 16 – Electrical Fixtures
Dominion Electric Supply Company, Inc.
Oscar Moreno
301 470-2121
www.dominionelectric.com
Rexel (formerly Branch Electric)
Mike Case
301-762-8100
www.rexelusa.com
Division 16 – Electrical Subcontractor
Lapole Electric, Inc.
Gary Lapole
301-748-3435
Hawkins Electric Service, Inc.
Tom Mailin
(301)927-0900
www.hawkinselectric.com
Contact offices
Montgomery County- City Of Rockville
Planning and Zoning Division
Department of Community Planning and Development Services
240-314-8200
www.Rockvillemd.gov
Montgomery County – City Of Rockville
Department of Transportation
Ronald Vaughn
301-495-4517
www.Rockvillemd.gov
Montgomery County – City Of Rockville
Department of Park & Planning
Steve Smith
301-495-4522
www.Rockvillemd.gov
County Of Fairfax, VA
Department of Planning & Zoning
Lisa Feibelman
703-324-1290
County Of Fairfax, VA
Community Development & Planning
David Hudson, Director
Phone: 703.385.7820
County Of Fairfax, VA
Parks & Recreation
Micheal McCarty
Phone: 703.385.7858
City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Development Services – Zoning Division
John Boyle, Zoning Administrator
703-248-5126
www.Fallschurchva.gov
City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Planning
Debra Gee
703-248-5225
www.Fallschurchva.gov
City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Transportation
Wendy Sanford
703-248-5040
www.Fallschurchva.gov
City of Falls Church, VA
Departmen of Parks & Recreation
Lisa Reed
703-248-5077
www.Fallschurchva.gov
Lenders
Sandy Spring Bank
Jeff Nelson 301-706-4660
Construction Loans
Suntrust Bank
301-718-9250
Panelized Framing vs. Stick Framing – Do You Want You Really Want Your Home Stick Framed?
Modular, prefab, stick, panel, these are all just different methods of construction.
And there are pluses and minuses with each.
For instance, on an addition or a renovation to an existing home, usually, the only
choice that makes any sense is to stick frame.
But when it comes to a new home, stick framing the entire home is probably not
the best option. Stick framing is probably a favorite method of most small builder.
But it has a lot of limitations when it comes to quality.
Watch these videos to see why (future posts will go over pros and
cons of modular and prefab methods):
Watch Part 1 here
Watch Part 2 here
New Home Idea Video Book
Want a hard copy of our 50 plus page book mailed to you (sells for $30 on-line):
Could It Be Perfect Timing for Purchasing A Home & What Home Buying Options Do You Have
With owning a home affordability getting better and home mortgage rates still near historic lows, the timing could be perfect for buying a new home. And in this relatively flat market or marginally up (at least inside the Washington DC beltway – Bethesda, Chevy Chase, McLean, Arlington, Falls Church – specifically) market, there are many options to consider. But before you start contemplating about the home style and number of bedrooms, here’s a real quick overview of some segments of the Maryland, Virginia Washington DC housing market.
1. “Resale” homes probably represent the biggest percentage of the market. Built years, or even decades ago, these homes were designed and built to reflect the requirements and the tastes of previous owners. They may be outfitted with outdated fixtures and technologies, and have poor construction. Buyers of these homes often fall in love with them for their character, their location or their “good-enough” fit with their needs, and accept the necessity of investing additional time and resources in remodeling and rebuilding.
2. “Spec” homes are built based on the speculation that a buyer can be found during or shortly after construction. These new homes may be designed with up-to-date floor plans and features to fit current preferences. When acquired before completion, a buyer may be able to select some finishing touches. But this type of home construction may also be designed to minimize cost and get the largest proceeds for the home builder, potentially leaving homeowners with less than the best materials and designs that are not as contemporary.
3.“Custom” homes are built according to the buyer’s specifications, usually on land they already own. While this type of new home construction embodies only ten percent of the market, it gives the homeowner the most control. Working with an “on your lot” custom home builder, the buyer determines all facets of home construction—from site selection to the home’s style, size and floor plan, types of windows and doors, flooring and siding, and all the details—cabinets, lighting fixtures, drawer pulls, paint colors, etc.
While “on your lot” home builders are sometimes thought of as large home builders, they can also accommodate today’s trend towards “right-sizing”. These days a custom home builder may work on smaller homes starting around 1500 square feet. Benefits include keeping material and labor costs to a minimum (potentially in the low $250,000 range), and customizable floor plans.
In keeping with price sensitive and “green” lifestyles, another benefit of working closely with a new custom home builder is the opportunity to incorporate the latest energy- and resource-efficient products and trends. Per the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), “Today’s homes are built twice as energy efficient as new homes a generation ago, making them more affordable (” The latest in energy-efficient materials¹ include windows with low-emittance (low-E) glass coatings, upgraded insulation, high efficiency HVAC systems, geo-thermal HVAC systems (check this new home in Falls Church with Geo Thermal ) house wraps and tight construction.
Federal tax credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency² may also be available for new home construction, covering 30% of the cost of materials and labor for systems such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels and residential fuel cells. Note that in order to qualify, these systems must be placed in service before the end of 2016.An added bonus for those considering purchases of custom homes—”Current costs (hbrnetwork.com/building-materials/construction-costs-profits-both-down-from-peak-levels.aspx) of building a new home are relatively low,”—according to Jason Dickens, president of the Athens Area Homebuilders Association. 2009 lumber and other material prices have dropped considerably when compared to 2005. “Right now is a very good time to build a house.”
Also, if you’d like to delve into modular home design and construction or prefabricated home building techniques, let us know. We have a new home line of semi-custom homes coming out in 2011.
So, while the acquisition of an existing “resale” or “spec” home will more than likely involve trade-offs, a custom home is a good option that offers real value in function, design and satisfaction—and the fulfillment of owning the home of your dreams.
New Home For Sale With First Floor Master Suite – N. Arlington Dining & Shopping Nearby
Want to be a quick 5 blocks from Safeway and Arlington neighborhood shopping?
Then you’ll need to hurry because this will not last long!
You can be in this new home (home to be built) for $1.1M:
This home will have optional solar panels on the roof and optional geo-thermal heating and cooling system. The ceiling height will be 9 foot and the floor will be 3 inch oak finished on site. Woodmode cabinets and built-ins are included in the kitchen and the bathrooms.
This new property for sale in Arlington Virginia is in the Yorktown High School district. Call 301-370-6463.
Then you’ll need to hurry because this will not last long!
You can be in this new home (home to be built) for $1.1M:
New Home Plan For Sale on Lot in Downtown Arlington
Floor Plan of New Home With First Floor Master Suite in Arlington
This home will have optional solar panels on the roof and optional geo-thermal heating and cooling system. The ceiling height will be 9 foot and the floor will be 3 inch oak finished on site. Woodmode cabinets and built-ins are included in the kitchen and the bathrooms.
This new property for sale in Arlington Virginia is in the Yorktown High School district. Call 301-370-6463.
The Brookhaven New Home Plan is Finishing in Arlington
This new home in N. Arlington is almost complete. Take a look at some of the new home details:
Take a look at some of the inside finishes as the new home nears completion
Another great new home plan is almost complete in Arlington Virginia
We use Brookhaven Cabinets made by WoodMode
Skylights, windows and an extra wide 2nd floor hall
Lots of Nice design focal points - 2 sided stone fireplace with flanking WoodMode builtins
New Home Under Construction in the City of Falls Church
Here is a custom home in the City of Falls Church. This home is designed with features such as geo-thermal heating and cooling system, energy star appliances, energy star windows.
The new home is located 2 blocks from the retail section in the City of Falls Church. This proximity to stores and shopping contributes to LEED points.
The new home is located 2 blocks from the retail section in the City of Falls Church. This proximity to stores and shopping contributes to LEED points.
The Falls Creek New Home Plan is Under Construction in the City of Falls Church
Framing using panelized construction techniques
6317 23rd Street A. Arlington, Va. 22207 – $1.5 Million
An oversized front porch sets the tone for this inviting home. From the foyer your drawn past the dining room and into the spacious great room. A double sided fireplace turns a kitchen and nook into a warm a comfortable place to dine. The mudroom is conveniently located between the garage and the kitchen and includes a door to the rear yard. Upstairs the four bedrooms are complimented with three bathrooms. The master bedroom located on the rear of the house is showered with daylight from a wall of windows.
