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Design-build firms in Richmond

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for Richmond, Virginia, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$4,500 – $22,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$44,500 – $133,500designed and built
Addition
$133,500 – $356,000designed and built
Richmond vs US
-11%well below the US median

Licensing in Virginia. Virginia contractors need a Class A, B or C license from DPOR, depending on job size.

Number 1: Lane Homes & Remodeling

5.0(34)out of 5, from 34 reviewson GoogleRichmond, VA

Lane Homes & Remodeling is a design-build firm in Richmond, Virginia, focused on large-scale residential remodeling. It handles kitchen and bathroom renovations from start to finish, with design and architectural drafting done in-house.

(804) 784-0012 12536 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238

Number 2: Josh McCullar Architects pllc

5.0(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleRichmond, VA

Josh McCullar Architects is a Richmond studio designing site-specific custom houses for urban and rural settings, along with pool and spa areas, art spaces and landscapes. Its residential work reaches clients across Virginia, DC, the Carolinas and Tennessee.

(804) 305-4880 3802 Fauquier Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

Number 3: RIC design build

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleRichmond, VA

RIC design build is a Richmond firm that designs and builds home renovations and additions. Its projects include porch work on a historic rowhouse in the Fan District and accessory dwelling units, with an emphasis on sustainable materials.

(804) 986-2355 21 S Sheppard St #1, Richmond, VA 23221

Number 4: Blue Ridge Custom Homes of Va

4.8(177)out of 5, from 177 reviewson GoogleGoochland, VA

Blue Ridge Custom Homes of Va is a design-build firm based in Goochland, Virginia.

(804) 614-4556 2958 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063

Number 5: SMS Architects

4.8(10)out of 5, from 10 reviewson GoogleRichmond, VA

SMS Architects, a full-service architecture firm in Richmond, focuses mainly on residential design. It serves clients in Richmond and in the Northern Neck region of Virginia, working closely with each owner on the opportunities a project presents.

(804) 212-9907 5409 Patterson Ave Ste 201, Richmond, VA 23226

Number 6: Home Masons

4.7(67)out of 5, from 67 reviewson GoogleManakin-Sabot, VA

HomeMasons is a design-build remodeler and handyman service based in Manakin-Sabot, serving Richmond homeowners. Its work ranges from larger custom remodels to smaller repair jobs, starting with a diagnostic consultation and ending with a final walkthrough.

(804) 784-1200 286 River Rd W, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Number 7: Wateredge Construction

No Google reviews yetRichmond

Wateredge Construction handles residential design-build work in Richmond, Virginia. It remodels kitchens, bathrooms and interiors and builds home additions, and on the exterior side it adds patios, porches, decks and other outdoor living areas.

Number 8: Menlo Architecture

No Google reviews yetRichmond

Menlo Architecture is a Richmond firm designing residential and commercial projects. For homeowners it handles both renovations and new houses, and its portfolio also includes commercial work such as the Porsche Richmond project.

Number 9: Richmond Virginia Custom Home Builder

No Google reviews yetRichmond

Bradford Custom Homes is a family-owned Richmond builder of custom houses, with founder Brad Groome staying personally involved in each build. Besides homes built to order, the company offers quick-delivery homes that are already underway.

Number 10: Huff-Morris Architects

No Google reviews yetRichmond

Huff-Morris Architects is a Richmond, Virginia architecture firm with an office on Willow Lawn Drive. It designs buildings for both public and private clients, with projects in Virginia and other states.

What design-build firms charge in Richmond

In Richmond, a design phase typically costs $4,500 – $22,500. Remodeling labor in Richmond runs about 11% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Virginia or Richmond licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms richmond va", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Richmond: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.