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Your trusted partner for construction and renovations. Quality craftsmanship, on-time, on-budget. At Character Companies we don’t just build; we craft.
Our unwavering commitment to precision, innovation, and superior craftsmanship has made us the trusted choice for residential and commercial construction projects in Alexandria, VA and beyond. From new builds to renovations and expansions, our residential expertise brings your vision to life, ensuring perfection in every detail. Our portfolio includes kitchens, bathrooms, house renovations, and ho
06/27/2026
New home loading…
…with views of the Potomac River 😏 more to come soon!
🏡 Looking for a new construction home? Comment “BUILD”and we’ll DM you our complete list of available homes and upcoming inventory.
One of the most overlooked costs in a new construction home? Site work.
When budgeting for your build, costs are going to fall into four buckets:
Land ~ the actual lot that your home will sit on
Site Work ~ preparing the property for construction
Financing ~ construction loans, interest, etc.
Construction ~ the home itself!
Own a lot that might be a good candidate for a new home? Let us give you a feasibility report to lay out all your options.
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Always so cool to see the framing to completion transformation 🤩
06/24/2026
What if your only two choices didn’t have to be custom builders or production builders?
For some people, the idea of designing a custom home is exciting until they actually realize how many decisions have to be made. Others have never even considered the possibility of a custom home because of the cost, and get stuck with the cookie-cutter production builders designs. At Character Companies, we believe there’s a way to marry the two that brings out the best of both worlds. The result? Thoughtfully curated semi-custom homes with more predictability and less decision fatigue.
Sound like your predicament? Our homes might just be your solution.
How we built this new construction home in Alexandria for $648,000 🤯
A lot of costs go into building a house from the ground up, so we’ve broken down everything for you. This is what you can expect to spend on the build cost of a home similar in size to this one (land not included 😉)
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06/21/2026
6123 Woodmont Rd Alexandria, VA 22307
Our new construction home in Belle Haven is nearing completion! Bathroom mirrors and light fixtures are installed, and word on the street is power is on its way 🥳
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Custom home building terms explained: c h a n g e o r d e r s
They don’t exist to restrict you or screw you over. Change orders help builders and their clients stay on schedule by prioritizing the decision-making in the design phase of building a new construction home. Luckily for our clients, every semi-custom home that we offer has already been thoughtfully curated by our design team. So if you like a classic, coastal-inspired home filled with character, you’re in the right place.
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Go Team USA!!! ⚽️❤️💙
Day 18 of renovating this townhouse in Alexandria, Virginia.
When you’re trying to fit new into old, unexpected issues always arise. We were able to come up with solutions that might not have been our first choice, but will still look great at the end of this reno. Truthfully, this is why we prefer building new construction homes now 😉
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1000 Bernard Street #201
Alexandria, VA
22314
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |