Our Process | High-Performance Home Builders in the DMV

Energy-Independence Meets Custom Homes

Building a home is one of life’s most meaningful milestones, especially when you are creating a high-performance, energy-efficient home designed around your family, lifestyle, and long-term energy independence. One of the ways you experience the difference with August Homes is that our process is shaped by craftsmanship, clarity, and doing things the right way behind the walls.

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Whether you found us while researching how to build a house or googling "best builders near me," our new home construction process brings expertise to every stage.

Learn about our streamlined 6-step method. It reflects decades of experience and the specialized expertise required for high-performance, energy-efficient homes throughout the DMV.

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The Step-by-Step Process Built for the DMV

When you work with August Homes, you get a process built around what matters to you. We help you evaluate your lot, guide you through each stage, and collaborate with some of the best architects in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC, to shape a home that fits the way you live. And if you prefer a ready opportunity, our planned communities offer another path to a high-performance home created with the same consistent approach. Our entire portfolio shows you just what's different when you work with us.

1

Initial Consultation

We meet to understand your goals, design preferences, budget, and timeline. If you have land, we will review how your plans fit the site. If you are still searching, we outline what to look for in the areas you’re considering. This step gives us a shared understanding of the project before moving forward.

2

Estimate and Feasibility

We evaluate the lot and identify what is required to prepare it for construction. This includes surveying, engineering, utilities, and potential site challenges. You receive a preliminary estimate that outlines expected costs, helping you make informed decisions early on in the process.

3

Design and Development

We begin shaping the home with the architect you select (or the plans you bring). Together, we develop floor plans, elevations, and performance-related design decisions. By the end of this step, the layout and overall direction of your home are clearly defined and ready for detailed documentation.

4

Preparation and Permits

While your plans move through permitting, you complete selections for finishes, fixtures, windows, and systems. We organize engineering, grading, and scheduling so the build is fully prepared, and you stay updated as each item is finalized.

5

Construction Time

With permits approved, construction begins. You will see the structure, mechanical systems, insulation, and performance features take shape. We provide consistent updates and schedule walkthroughs at key points, keeping you informed as your home's construction process progresses.

6

Final Walkthrough

We review the completed home with you, finalize remaining items, and prepare the home for move-in. Once the final walkthrough is complete, you transition into our one-year warranty program, which ensures continued support as you settle into your new space.

High-Performance Home Building in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland

August Homes builds high-performance homes through the DMV. Each region in our service area is a little different, and we make it a point to know the nuances of custom home building in Loudoun County versus Howard County. Every county and district in the DMV has different rules, and we've worked hard to be experts in all of them.

Washington DC

As your DC high-performance home builder, we create homes with cleaner air, solid efficiency, and steady comfort through advanced insulation, smart mechanical design, and reliable building practices.

Maryland

Across Maryland, we build high-performance homes that deliver healthier air, strong efficiency, and steady comfort using advanced insulation, smart mechanical design, and durable building practices.

Virginia

We’re a Northern Virginia high-performance home builder delivering cleaner air, better efficiency, and year-round comfort through improved insulation, balanced ventilation, and smart home systems.

Home Models Customized to You

Start visualizing the future and crafting your ideal home with the August Homes Design Team. Personalize from one of our custom home models, which span multiple styles and come equipped with future-ready technology.

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