You shouldn’t have to wonder if your budget will hold, your timeline is real, or anyone’s actually looking out for you. McMahon Custom Homes gives you a clear plan, honest pricing, and weekly updates from groundbreaking to move-in.
Whether you’re starting with raw land or ready to break ground, these are the core services that take a Goochland custom home from idea to move-in day.
Full-service construction from foundation to final walkthrough, built to your plans and your standards.
Already own land or still searching? We’ll help you find the right lot and build your custom home on it.
One team from first sketch to final walkthrough — no handoffs, no surprises when design meets reality.
Construction loan guidance and financing tailored to custom builds, not cookie-cutter mortgages.
Beyond new construction, we’re a full-service general contractor for additions and remodels.
Your general contractor for home additions, second story additions, and in-law suites. We expand and reshape your existing home.
Your bathroom remodeler for full renovations, shower remodels, and luxury upgrades.
Your kitchen remodeler for everyday upgrades and full luxury kitchen remodels alike.
Building a custom home brings up real fears: Will the budget actually hold? Will the timeline slip for months? Will someone disappear once the contract’s signed?
We get it. That’s exactly why McMahon Custom Homes exists. Josh McMahon & team bring a combined 65+ years of trusted expertise in Goochland’s custom home market, with deep authority in local zoning and construction, so you never have to guess what’s next. Together, we turn your vision into the home you’ll cherish for years.
“I’ve sat with a lot of families staring at a piece of land, trying to picture the home that’s supposed to go there. It can feel overwhelming, and that’s normal. My job is walking you through every step along the way, so it never feels like guesswork. From start to finish, this should feel like an exciting journey.”
— Josh McMahon
1. Schedule Your Free Consultation – Tell us about your land and your vision
2. We Design Around Your budget – A clear plan and fixed price contract, with no surprises
3. We Build, You Move In – Weekly updates from foundation to final walkthrough
At McMahon Custom Homes we fuel your excitement and calm your concerns with expertise and care
Space planning, styling, and material selection.
No more wondering what’s happening on-site. Weekly updates and real-time specs keep you in the loop, always.
No budget surprises. Our pre-construction process locks in your numbers before a single nail is driven..
We capture every detail to make your home uniquely yours, amplifying your joy.
We craft custom plans, survey your property, and align specifications and finishes, presenting a cost-plus contract with confidence.
From permits and foundation to framing, mechanical rough-ins, drywall, painting, trim, and final touches—every step builds your dream.
We walk you through your stunning new home, sharing care tips and features to start your journey with joy.
Celebrate ownership with a seamless handover of your perfect home.
Enjoy peace of mind with a full year of warranty support on your new home.
Live in the home you’ve always imagined, filled with cherished moments.
Building from the ground up, or tackling your next home improvement project? Let’s talk about what you’re trying to build. Schedule a consultation with Josh McMahon and get honest answers, straight from the builder.
Goochland is home base, but we also build in Richmond, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Hanover, and Charlottesville. Wherever you're building, the same fixed-price, one-team process applies. If you're not sure your area's covered, just ask.
Yes, we build throughout Goochland, VA, including wooded parcels near the river and open lots off Route 6 and River Road West. I've worked these areas long enough to know the soil conditions and floodplain setbacks. That local experience means fewer surprises once we break ground on your specific lot.
A design-build contractor handles both the design and construction under one contract, while a traditional builder only manages construction after a separate architect finishes the plans. I work as your design-build contractor. This keeps design ideas realistic for your budget and stops costly surprises once framing starts.
You find out with a lot walk and a perc test, especially on land near the James River corridor. Clay soil and flood zone setbacks are common issues here. I check grading, well and septic placement, and drainage before you commit, so you avoid expensive problems after purchase.
Talk to a builder before you buy, if you can. I walk potential lots with buyers to catch drainage, access, and clearing costs that aren't obvious on paper. This has saved Goochland, VA families from lots that looked great but would have added months and unplanned costs to the build.
Start with build on your lot, since you already have the land. We'll walk the property, check the well and septic needs, and design a home suited to your specific grade and soil. From there, custom home design and the full design-build process take over.
Timelines depend on your lot and design, but the process always starts with a lot walk and design phase before any permits are pulled. Rushing this step is the biggest cause of delays later. A clear fixed-price contract before breaking ground keeps the whole build on schedule.
