10 Best Home Builders In McLean Virginia

Best McLean Builders

McLewan Virginia home builders

This article is on the 10 Best Builders in McLean.

McLean, Virginia, is a beautiful small suburb located in Northern Virginia with a population of around 50,000.

The city is full of greenery, has a historic feel, and is considered a community-centric city with tons of coffee shops, restaurants, and stores of all kinds.

If you are looking for suburban life in one of the best neighborhoods outside of the city, McLean may be the location for you.

But what makes McLean so unique?

McLeans proximity to Washington D.C. has advantages


Since it is situated just 10 miles away from Washington D.C., it is a prime location for commuters who are not interested in living in the city.

Many governmental and military officials reside in the area or retire here because of the proximity, generous acreage for home building, and beautiful greenery. The city is also the home of Hickory Hill, one of the Kennedy’s iconic houses.

McLean is wealthy city

According to the American Community Survey, McLean is considered the third wealthiest city in the United States. Although the price of living is higher than most of the surrounding neighborhoods, the quality of life is worth the high price tag.

McLean has a rich history


The McLean Community is rich in history, luxury homes, and beautiful national preserves. The low crime rate, top-of-the-line primary schools, and family-friendly environment are just a few of the reasons families everywhere are deciding to settle down in McLean, Virginia.

Fairfax public schools in McLean

McLean has excellent public schools

McLean, Virginia, is also ranked number 2 in Virginia for the best public schools and has a large assortment of public school options that are highly ranked and recognized. You can see a full list of schools below.

If you are looking to move to McLean and start a life or retire, you may consider looking for new home builders in the McLean area that you can trust with the construction of your home from start to finish.

1. Toll Brothers

Toll Brothers is an award-winning, prestigious home builder in McLean specializing in luxury homes and distinctive architecture. They were founded in 1967 and work heavily in student housing solutions and apartment living construction.

2. Cyrus Construction

Cyrus Construction is a professional construction company with over 20 years of experience in everything from steel buildings to home building and remodeling in the commercial and residential industries. 

3. MAC Design & Build

MAC Design & Build is a family-owned, custom-built company that creates custom cabinets and woodwork to help design a unique look for your dream home. Their expertise can help turn any home-building project in McLean into a reality. 

4. Marks-Woods Construction Services, LLC

Marks-Woods Construction Services is a full-service contracting company specializing in luxury residential renovations. They have served the area for over 20 years and work on commercial and residential buildings in the McLean area and surrounding communities. 

5. Heinz Home Improvements and Services, Inc.

Heinz Home Improvement and Services is a family-owned business founded in 2014. They provide quality and professional quality services in the Northern Virginia communities. 

6. Elite Contractors Services Inc

Elite Contractors is a remodeling and building contractor service that has served Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland suburbs for the past 25 years. They are one of the best home remodeling companies in Northern Virginia and offer superior home builder services. 

7. American Home Contractors

American Home Contractors is a top-rated full-service contracting company actively building new homes in the McLean area. They’ve been building homes for over 30 years and have a unique eco-friendly contractor focus. You can also utilize them for solar panel installation and gutter replacement. AHC is on our list of the ten best McLean home builders.

8. The Larson Group Inc.

The Larson Group has over 42 years of experience in the construction industry and is a full-service contracting company. They have completed over 100 unique projects in 3 states and can even assist you with Fire, water, and weather restoration and remodeling in the McLean area.

9. VP Construction, LLC

No project is too big or small for VP Construction. They have built new homes in the McLean and surrounding communities for the past two decades.

McLean custom home builders

10. Paramount Construction


Paramount Construction (PCI) are award-winning new home builders who proudly service the McLean communities.

PCI has the largest list of custom new homes and building lots in the McLean, Chevy Chase, Arlington, and Bethesda areas.

This McLean builder also has an in-house architect with them for over 28 years.

The best part? Every new McLean home we design and build is built to fit perfectly on each building lot.

This means any of our custom homes can be made smaller or bigger, depending on your needs. Since all our new home designs are unique and custom-made, we’ve never built the same house twice!

Here is a partial list of Paramount Construction homes (subject to change):

  1. West McLean- (Check out 1633 Warner Ave. It is a 17,950 sq ft flat lot, with only a few new homes around it, Check out our tour video for the full effect)
  2. Kent Gardens- Check out Dillon Ave; it is within walking distance of Kent Gardens ES and McLean High School)
  3. Chesterbrook Gardens – (Check out 1522 Hardwood Ln.) – SOLD

Also, Paramount Construction also has a large selection of model homes that can be adjusted to fit your dream home and lot’s needs.

New Home Models


Here are just a few of our new home models you may find interest in for McLean:

  1. Hazel Model– (gorgeous McLean model designed to fit any size lot)
  2. Carper Model Home – (We can gladly make this home model smaller or bigger to fit your lot)
  3. Macon Model – (Transitional style home with a rustic feel, a must-see!)
  4. Lavin Contemporary Model– (The contemporary stairs with a cable railing is a must-have)

new home coming soon to Heather Hill Court in McLean

new McLean builder new home coming soon to Heather Hill court

McLean building lots for sale

If you are looking for a custom home option and have some time to spare, here are three McLean lots that are currently available for your home: 

  1. Mayflower Drive- 12,000 sq ft. 
  2. 1633 Warner Drive- 17,950 sq ft. 
  3. 1522 Hardwood Ln- 15,000 sq. ft. SOLD

Learn more about McLean lots and new homes

To learn more about Paramount Construction and our custom home capabilities for these available lots, contact us today. We would love to walk you through everything you need to know to provide you with the custom home you’ve always wanted. 

New McLean home for sale in Chesterbrook 

This 15,000 sq foot lot in the Chesterbrook Neighborhood in McLean is ready to be transformed into the luxury home of your dreams. 

You can watch our walkthrough video to get an in-depth experience of the lot and location and see some of the home models we think would be an excellent fit for this lot’s shape and size.

The Best McLean Builders

Here’s a map of McLean (circled in red):

McLean builders McLean map

McLean Builders map of McLean

Slideshow map of McLean Neighborhoods:

Public elementary schools located in McLean include:

Chesterbrook Elementary

Churchill Road Elementary

Sherman Elementary

Kent Gardens Elementary

Spring Hill Elementary

Public middle schools located in McLean include:

Cooper Middle

Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School 

Longfellow Middle School

Public high schools located in McLean include:

McLean High School 

Langley High School

Meridian high School

Private schools located in McLean include:

The Madeira School

The Potomac School

Ambleside School

The Langley School

St. John Academy

St. Luke Catholic School

Montessori School of McLean

Ridgemont Montessori School

Brooksfield School

BASIS Independent McLean

New McLean home for sale in Chesterbrook 

This 15,000 sq foot lot in the Chesterbrook Neighborhood in McLean is ready to be transformed into the luxury home of your dreams. 

We’re happy to create a custom home that suits your needs on any of our Arlington, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Falls Church, McLean or NWDC lots or on your building lot.

Additionally, we recommend setting up a strategy call with us to discuss our building lots, new home plans and our building process.