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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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Commonwealth Build And Design
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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+44

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

It is recommended that you check with your local building official on barn building requirements and rules, since size restrictions vary greatly from region to region based on what your property is zoned for. Some cities limit barn construction depending on if your property is residential or commercial. The three main factors your building commission will evaluate are:

  • Height and lot coverage: How tall your barn is and how much of your total property it occupies

  • Setback: Distance between barn and property line

  • Easement: Legal right for another owner to access another’s property

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

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