Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Home Builder in Chesterfield, VA
Finer Homes has been a trusted name in residential construction for over four decades. Founded in 1981 by Clay and Sue Holt, our family-owned business has built a reputation for crafting high-quality, award-winning homes tailored to meet diverse family needs. With four generations contributing to our legacy, we combine time-tested expertise with modern design innovations to deliver exceptional value. Our commitment extends beyond constructionwe prioritize creating a joyful, personalized experience for every client, whether they choose one of our meticulously designed floor plans or opt for full customization.Serving Chesterfield and Richmond, Virginia, we offer new construction homes in established neighborhoods or on client-owned land, ensuring flexibility without compromising on quality. Our team provides comprehensive support throughout the building process, from land evaluation to final walkthroughs, backed by a mission to make homeownership a meaningful, stress-free journey. This dedication to excellence and customer-centric approach has solidified our position as a leading home builder in the region.
Services
New Home Construction
Custom Floor Plan Design
Land Evaluation Services
Model Home Tours
Neighborhood Development
Post-Closing Support
House Plan Revisions
Ranch-Style Homes
Multi-Story Homes
Builder Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 40+ years of local expertise in Chesterfield, VA.
- Award-winning floor plans with free customization options available.
- We build on client-owned land outside designated neighborhood developments.
- Complimentary house plan reviews and personalized support throughout the process.
- Construction completed within 4-5 months using time-tested methodologies.
Services
New Home Construction
Finer Homes specializes in constructing energy-efficient, code-compliant new homes across Chesterfield and Richmond, VA. Our process integrates modern building techniques with traditional craftsmanship to deliver durable, aesthetically pleasing residences. Clients benefit from transparent pricing, fixed timelines, and dedicated project management from groundbreaking to completion.
Custom Floor Plan Design
Our in-house designer offers free modifications to existing floor plans, accommodating specific accessibility needs, spatial preferences, or lifestyle requirements. From minor adjustments to complete redesigns, we ensure homes reflect each family's unique vision while maintaining structural integrity and cost efficiency.
Land Evaluation Services
Finer Homes provides comprehensive land evaluations to determine buildability factors including utility access, zoning compliance, and topographical challenges. This service enables informed decision-making for clients considering construction on undeveloped or non-traditional properties outside our designated neighborhoods.
Model Home Tours
Fully furnished model homes demonstrate our design philosophy and material quality standards. These curated spaces offer tangible examples of room layouts, finish options, and functional design elements, helping clients visualize their future home before construction begins.
Neighborhood Development
We develop master-planned communities with strategic access to local amenities, schools, and transportation corridors. Each neighborhood incorporates sustainable infrastructure and architectural diversity while maintaining strict quality control standards across all residential units.
Questions
What areas do you serve for new home construction?
We primarily build in Chesterfield and Richmond, Virginia, but also construct homes on client-owned land throughout surrounding areas.
Can I modify existing floor plans?
Yes, our designer provides free customizations to all standard plans, including structural changes and accessibility adaptations.
How long does the construction process take?
Most homes complete within 4-5 months after financing and design finalization, depending on weather and material availability.
Do you offer post-closing support?
Yes, we provide ongoing assistance after move-in to address any questions or concerns about your new home.
Are model homes available for viewing?
Decorated models like The Savannah are open by appointment on weekends at our Reedy Springs location.
What warranty options are available?
All homes include standard builder warranties covering structural components and systems for specified durations.
Reviews (4)
Monique MsMo
Jan 02, 2022
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The experience has been a rollercoaster...not a fun one. Of course, everything started off great...then they received our money. They have promised repair and replacements, and I have yet to hear back about ANY of it. It has been two months! I am going to allow them the final 30 days to follow up and adhere. I will be back to follow up on this review
Update 6/8/21:
We got a response approx. a week ago. The superintendent assigned to our neighborhood came by to take a look at the problematic areas, as a result of poor workmanship, which should have been properly managed and overseen throughout
Update 6/8/21:
We got a response approx. a week ago. The superintendent assigned to our neighborhood came by to take a look at the problematic areas, as a result of poor workmanship, which should have been properly managed and overseen throughout
Kiesha Norman
Jul 03, 2021
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We closed on March 27, 2020, and nothing from opening walkthrough to now has been fixed. We have poor craftsmanship, split wood in the walls, cheap carpet, water damage from a flood in September 2020, in the kitchen. Also a garage that leaks with every rain. This has been the worst experience ever from Finer Homes.
Frank R.
Oct 27, 2020
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It's a shame this company has so much internal miscommunication problems. They build a nice product at a reasonable price but they do not stand behind their product we have black tar dripping down two sides of the house that is only two and a half years old in the excuse we get is that it is weather stripping it's leaking all over the hardboard glue that will not come off. The only house in the entire bacova subdivision with black tar running down it.
A. C.
Sep 26, 2019
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First and foremost we love customer service and that's exactly what we have received. Initially we entered the neighborhood want to see the model from another builder, they were closed so we took a flyer on Finer homes from the time we walked in the service was amazing. We loved the design and style of the home so we signed and the whole process was great as we never had a home built before.
There was constant contact with the builder even after we moved in. The reason I would refer Finer homes to anyone is the following experience we had:
My neighbor who went with a more popular large builder
There was constant contact with the builder even after we moved in. The reason I would refer Finer homes to anyone is the following experience we had:
My neighbor who went with a more popular large builder
