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Top-Rated Barndominium builders in Charlottesville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Wells & Wells Const, Inc.
Wells & Wells Const, Inc.
5.0(
40
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Garage - Build

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George Wells is a total professional. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in his trade. I would certainly hire him again for any additional home modifications that we may need in the future. I am very pleased with his work."
Kitchen Back splash
Custom Home Build
Pool House and fence install
Trim and Moldings
Window and door install

+114

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Draft H Construction, LLC
5.0(
12
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workmanship that goes into Gabâ s work is incredible. He has done numerous projects here at my home, from a beautiful barn overhang to an entire storage building. The latest project was a custom front deck. It added so much to the house and is so beautiful. He pays attention to the little details and takes great pride in his work. I am so beyond happy with the new deck and the work that he does. Cannot recommend this company enough!"
Dock
Dock
composite deck
costum furniture
farm house table

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Branner Builders, Inc.
Branner Builders, Inc.
3.3(
18
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Branner Builders. They did an outstanding job on the demolition. I had an old trailer and some trees that needed to be removed. The lot is now clear and ready for my new house. Thanks to Mike and his crew for a job well done!"
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MODEL/SMART HOME
MODEL /SMART HOME
LURAY HOUSE
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Commonwealth Build And Design
3.7(
6
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brilliant job! David Lambert working with Walter Miranda’s crew did a superlative job. Walter figured a way to use less Trex on my deck and so $4000 was removed from my bill. Great communication with David Lambert on costed and job specifications. We got exactly what we wanted in a short amount of time. Tremendous work ethic from the crew. We are quite pleased. We want to reno the basement to a mother in law apartment and we will be contacting David for that in the near future."
Exterior Paint  Trex Deck and Rails
Remodeling Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - General Project
Exterior Paint  Trex Deck and Rails

+31

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC
Keystone Construction and Renovations, LLC
5.0(
1
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Troy-Bilt Construction
Troy-Bilt Construction
4.8(
175
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went awesome from start to finish and we could not be happier with the finished product! Just like last time when they built our custom deck and screened in porch! Troy is a true Craftsman and always does exactly what he says he's going to do without ever trying to cut corners! If we had one message to tell to other people who's looking for a contractor It would have to be not to hesitate on hiring Troy for your project!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Skid foundations, deck block foundations, and concrete block foundations are the most affordable shed foundation options. Of these, we recommend deck blocks. Deck blocks are easy to install and level, and they raise your shed up off the ground to prevent rotting from exposure to water and moisture. Keep in mind that deck blocks won’t resist soil movement or frost heave, so they’re not ideal in areas with expansive soil or a deep frost line.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

Technically, most states allow tiny homes, but it depends on the definition of tiny and whether the structure is permanent. Zoning laws regarding home size and construction are significant factors. For instance, a tiny home may be legal as a recreational vehicle in most areas, but you may only install it on a property if it complies with building and zoning codes.

Tiny houses, often called tiny homes, need between 100 to 400 square feet, with the most common size being between 200 and 300 square feet. Tiny houses more than 400 square feet venture into apartment-size dwellings and may be considered more of a traditional house than a tiny home. The number of occupants, desired lifestyle, and furniture will all be major factors that determine the desired tiny house size.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

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