I bought a tear down property in May of 2019 with Zimmermann Homes which was completed in July of…read more2020. I can't say enough good things about Rob and his team. I was not living in the DMV area when we started the project so they did a great job of communicating remotely during the design process. His architect, Darren and interior design team, Christina Simon, took samples of things we liked and found ways to integrate them into the house. The property has so many cool features from finishes, to a basement apartment, gym, and a roof deck. It's a 4,400 sq foot house but feels like it's 6k. Rob, Jim, and team are very particular about how things are done. If something doesn't look right, they are going to have it corrected properly and they did. From building for energy efficient, print labeling everything ( low voltage, electrical, was, gas), to managing the draw schedule, they really focus on the little things during what is a very stressful experience. After moving in, they ensured punch list items were attended to. Unfortunately, we had to relocate for work after a year but the focus on details and quality allowed us to get top dollar for our property. Having now bought another newly built home only further highlights the unique focus on service and quality building of Zimmermann homes. Wish I could have had him build my house out west.

I am a huge fan of working with Zimmermann Homes for a custom build home, proven by my recent…read moreexperience building a new house with them in North Arlington. It's the second house I have built with Rob and his team in the last 4 years and this experience was even better than my first one in 2018. Zimmermann Homes continues to improve its operations continuously, whereby the customer remains first and foremost. Building together over the past 12-18 months had several challenges, primarily supply chain issues, most of which were entirely out of our control. However, Rob and his team worked even harder to source substitutes that were just as good or as timely as the initial selections we made for the design of the house. As someone who visits dozens of newly constructed homes annually, I am very aware of the quality and pricing of the competition facing Zimmermann Homes, so when I say that you can't beat the "bang for the buck", I'm confident that it's true. The quality of the architectural structure, design, construction, and home efficiency are truly unmatched at the price point offered by Zimmermann Homes. More than anything, Rob and his team are really good to work with. It's expected that things will go awry at some point in building a custom home, whether it's a schedule delay, design issue, permit snag, or selection that is out of stock. Recognizing this, Zimmermann Homes is creative dealing with such issues and they do whatever is necessary to minimize disruption and stress for the home-owner. Rob has built an incredible business for home construction in the Northern VA area and I can't think of a better company to work with when building a home. He has put together a team of experts that seamlessly work together so that issues are resolved quickly and most of the time it is done behind the scenes, making the customer's experience much better. I would be remiss if I didn't give shout-outs to the members of Rob's team. Darren is amazing at helping you design a home that works for your individual needs, while being very aesthetically pleasing to the eye, both inside and out. Christina and her team are the best in the business when it comes to the color schemes and styles, making your budget go as far as possible with the selections for appliances, tile, cabinets, countertops, and lighting. Finally, Jim J. is a savant when it comes to managing the overall project and making sure that the customer gets exactly what he/she wants, at the highest level of quality throughout. His attention to detail will always amaze me and any other customer he has ever had. I couldn't be happier with the final product. Friends, family, and neighbors that visit are amazed at how well it came out, especially during a worldwide pandemic. I could not endorse Zimmermann Homes more highly. They are the best at what they do. When I build my next house, there is no doubt that I will ask Rob and his team to work with me again! - The Scardino Family (again), Arlington, VA

I cannot say enough great things about Marvella. From initially dealing with Mike, to Krista in the…read moreoffice, ending with David supervising the job of the many skilled carpenters. We initially hired them to build a shed/workshop. Work was done with such skill and precision that we immediately hired them for a restructure of our deck, screen doors and stairs leading to the deck. Everyone we have dealt with is very knowledgeable and all have made great suggestions to help complete the projects to our overwhelming satisfaction. Pictures don't even do it justice. Both projects are now done so we have begun planning a much needed plumbing issue fix and bathroom remodel. This company can literally do it all. . This company's biggest strength is their communication. Calls, emails and texts are made and returned. Schedules were set and kept. So refreshing. I often wonder why companies don't treat their customers the way Marvella treated us. They will have our business for years to come.

We signed a contract with them in October 2025 for a minor renovation in our house. (Adding a…read morehalf-bath and HVAC system and some electrical work.) Work was supposed to start in November and finish in December. Work actually started in February because of permitting delays - fair enough, not their fault. As of today, Aug. 3, they have got less than half the job done. We paid 40 percent up front, which I regret; multiple friends who are knowledgeable about the topic and the architect who recommended them to us agree that they haven't even done that much of the job yet. There have been a number of meetings, calls, and emails, but only two hours of actual work have been done here since April. Our house has had exposed plaster from the half-done job all this time and multiple electricians agree that the state they left that in is unsafe and they've ignored requests for updates. At least three times since April, they've told us that work would resume, but those dates came and went. Don't pay them up front, and don't sign anything with them without some kind of penalty for missing the end date.

We bought our house from Steele and team in December of 2016 and could not be happier, both with…read morethe construction and quality of the house as well as the service the team has shown during the warranty period after the sale was consummated. It's hard enough to figure out what differentiates Falls Church from Silver Spring when you're moving to the area from California, let alone who to trust when buying a new construction house. We weren't set on new construction, but hoping to put down 20-year roots, we wanted something solid that would be home for not just us, but a good spot for all of our kids friends to come hang out. And though it's only been about five months that we've lived here, this house has been everything we hoped it would be. We bought it post-construction, so we weren't able to customize it to the ways we wanted it, but we've talked to Steele since we bought the house about the other places that he's building, and those that have customers who are buying before completion are able to customize the features and accoutrements to their liking. We've had some issues (specifically around regular punch-list items like caulking, molding and paint touch ups) as well as some larger issues (the smoke alarms have malfunctioned a few times) and in every scenario, Steele has been incredibly responsive and quick to react to get things fixed. He's got a family of his own -- I think he really understands. In addition, we've been so impressed with the house and his workmanship that we contracted with him to build an enclosed deck on the back of the house and he's kept us in the loop at every step of the process. He has been a pleasure to work with, and the house has exceeded our expectations. I would heartily recommend purchasing a Potomac Legacy home if you have the option.

Just wanted to say that my husband and I have nothing but stellar things to say about Eruda Design…read more& Build. I know they don't have a lot of online presence, but my best friend referred me to them after getting her kitchen remodeled, and they are freaking AWESOME. They are fair priced, on-time, and don't cut corners. Also they genuinely care about making their customers' visions come true. My husband and I recently purchased a home and wanted to modernize our kitchen but didn't have the budget to do a full-on kitchen renovation. We got (or tried to get) a couple of quotes from "reputable" companies in the area. One never showed, another promised us a quote and never got around to it, a third gave us a startling low quote after requesting pictures via text but their attitude & the quote did not sit right with us at all. And lastly, this duo team from Eruda Design & Build - I kid you not - came by THREE times, in person, to brainstorm with us different design ideas & to ensure the measurements were correct. Even from the get-go they were above and beyond others, but even during the renovation process, they did not disappoint. For example, I had requested my fridge to be moved to a different wall, and while they were reconfiguring all the plumbing, they found this rusting pipe that was slowly leaking water which was covered by some panels in the HVAC that even our home inspector didn't find. They let us know immediately (even though it was beyond the scope of the project) because they worried about the long-term effects of water damage that could have on our home and replaced the pipe for us. They met us at their warehouse to brainstorm & choose the quartz countertop with us, and then even met us at the tile shop to choose a backsplash together. For my husband and I who sort of had an idea of what we wanted but wasn't sure if they were the right "choices" - this kind of personal level of service was sooo helpful. In addition, they also are so handy! Did our light fixtures and even mounted a TV for us. To top it all off, they gave us a pull-out cabinet as a home welcoming gift. And as you can see from the pictures, they did an AMAZING job. It looks so much more chic and my husband and I are so grateful to Mr. Sungho and his team!

Stay away from this fake "high end" builder Construction…read moredelays and permanent lies. 7 months late to date and not even pretence that they care

From the owner: Relux Homes understands that a custom-built home is more than a luxury. It is the ultimate…read moreexpression of your personal style. We offer unique architectural plans and designed with an exacting attention to detail. We believe that care and quality are the true measures of value. Relux Homes’ team of certified architects, engineers, contractors, and real estate specialists have been building homes, condominiums, and apartments – building communities – in the Washington, DC metro area for over a decade.

Add me to the list of people here who are NOT IMPRESSED with this predatory and inconsiderate…read morebuilder. I sniffed a bad situation from day one, when they bought the house next door and sold a bill of goods to an unsuspecting couple -- telling them they could build their dream home on a lot that wasn't suited for it. We see a lot of tear downs/rebuild projects in this neighborhood, and as project managers, Paramount has been the least considerate neighbor we've seen. They block our driveway without warning, let debris blow onto our yard, and blare loud music across the neighborhood, often starting before 8am, even on weekends. They let the yard become overgrown and weed infested and didn't mow until we demanded it. They clear cut this huge lot, inexplicably tearing down mature trees that were 50 feet from the house. And while other companies bend over backwards to ingratiate the neighbors, Paramount never so much as introduced themselves or sent over a thank you note, even as the project went over a year past the scheduled completion date. Oh yes -- about that project. It was originally to be 8-10 months but has now been going for 2 years, and isn't close to finished. They promised these poor people that they could build something that was unrealistic and unsuited for the lot, creating erosion problems after clear-cutting the lot that degraded the property and caused mudslides into another neighbor's driveway. I don't know what this is costing the buyers but I wouldn't want to be in their shoes.

Yikes I called and spoke to a guy named Rob to see if we could talk about building a home since I…read morehad seen some of their properties on Zillow within our range. I wish I never had! I was completely shocked at his tone and overall attitude. Rob was abrasive and rude, I would have absolutely no interest in working with him. I can see why there are bad reviews for this business. Taking our money elsewhere and I would recommend that you do too.