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Virginia Construction Pros

Construction & Remodeling Experts in Virginia

Virginia Construction Pros plans and builds kitchen and bathroom remodels, roofing, repairs, commercial projects and new homes for Virginia homeowners and businesses. Work is planned to the 2021 Uniform Statewide Building Code, in effect since January 18, 2024, and to local conditions such as flood-zone rules and storm exposure in Hampton Roads and historic district review in cities like Richmond and Alexandria. More than 4 in 10 Virginia homes were built before 1980, so many remodels start with what is behind the walls. Service in your area is still being confirmed, so we check your project address before anything is scheduled.

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Renovated Colonial Revival brick home in a Richmond-area neighbourhood with white trim, a navy door and flowering dogwoods under mature oaks.
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Remodeling, roofing, repairs and new construction planned around Virginia's statewide code, coastal storms and older homes.

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Building in Virginia

What shapes a project in Virginia

Codes, climate and permit rules differ across Virginia. These are the local factors we plan around before any work is scheduled.

  1. One statewide building code

    Virginia uses the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). The 2021 edition, based on the 2021 International Codes, took effect on January 18, 2024. State law says the USBC supersedes local building codes, and local building departments enforce it. Localities keep certain rules the USBC does not override, including historic district requirements and floodplain regulations.

  2. Energy code and climate zone 4A

    Residential and commercial buildings follow the 2021 IECC with Virginia amendments, effective January 18, 2024, and commercial work may also use ASHRAE 90.1-2019. A 2015 U.S. Department of Energy county guide places every Virginia county and independent city in IECC climate zone 4A, a mixed-humid climate. Insulation, windows and air sealing are planned to that zone, and the zone for your address is confirmed during design.

  3. Tropical storms and flood zones

    When Hurricane Floyd hit Virginia in September 1999, up to 17 inches of rain fell in Hampton Roads, almost 300,000 people statewide lost power, and river flooding put up to 12 feet of water into Franklin and Zuni. In flood zones, local floodplain rules apply on top of the building code. In Norfolk's floodplain, for example, work that reaches 50 percent of a building's market value means the building must come into full compliance with current regulations.

  4. Earthquakes and sinkholes

    Virginia Energy reports that the largest recorded earthquake in Virginia, magnitude 5.8, struck Louisa County on August 23, 2011. The Central Virginia Seismic Zone includes Richmond and Charlottesville. In the Valley and Ridge region to the west, limestone and dolomite form karst terrain where sinkholes can damage buildings, pipelines and storm drains, so site conditions deserve a close look there.

  5. Older homes and lead paint

    Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 show that more than 4 in 10 Virginia homes were built before 1980. About 61 percent are single-family detached houses and about 11 percent are attached homes such as townhouses. For homes built before 1978, federal rules require anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces to be EPA-certified and to use lead-safe work practices.

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Licensing & permits

Verify any contractor in Virginia

Official Virginia resources for checking a contractor's registration or licence and understanding which permits your project may need. Use them for anyone you are considering, including us.

Contractor licensing

Virginia Board for Contractors, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)

Virginia licenses contractors statewide through the Board for Contractors at DPOR. The Board licenses businesses that build, remove, repair or improve structures on property owned by others, and the license class sets the size of jobs a firm may take. Under state law, Class C covers single contracts over $1,000 and under $30,000, Class B covers single contracts from $30,000 to under $150,000, and Class A covers single contracts of $150,000 or more, with separate 12-month volume limits for each class. Tradesmen such as electricians and plumbers are licensed separately. Before hiring anyone, look up the firm and its license class in DPOR's public License Lookup.

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Building permits

Permits in Virginia

Building permits in Virginia are issued by the local building department of each city or county, which enforces the Uniform Statewide Building Code and may charge fees for that work. The technical code is statewide, but each locality runs its own application process, and local historic district and floodplain rules still apply. Richmond, for example, requires a building permit before new construction or alterations, with separate electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits. The Department of Housing and Community Development publishes a directory of local building officials. Virginia Construction Pros confirms what your project needs with the local building department during planning, before work is scheduled.

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Our services

Construction & Remodeling Services in Virginia

Kitchens, bathrooms, exteriors, repairs and new construction, planned around Virginia codes and permit offices.
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    Kitchen Remodeling

    Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.

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    Bathroom Remodeling

    Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.

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    Repairs & Maintenance

    Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.

Inspiration

Design inspiration for Virginia projects

Styles, materials and layouts suited to Virginia homes and businesses, to help you picture your own project.

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Renovated Colonial Revival brick home in a Richmond-area neighbourhood with white trim, a navy door and flowering dogwoods under mature oaks.
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Opened-up kitchen in a Northern Virginia mid-century brick colonial with navy cabinets, white oak floors, brass hardware and a garden view.
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Farmhouse bathroom near Charlottesville with a freestanding tub, marble hex floor and a window over rolling Piedmont pasture.
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Second-story addition being framed over the garage of a Hampton Roads split-level, with sheathing, hurricane ties and a crew in full PPE.
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Freshly finished roof on a brick Foursquare on a sloped Roanoke Valley street, with a new standing-seam porch roof and autumn wooded ridges.
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Images are illustrative and created for this website. They are not photographs of completed customer projects.

How it works

Our Simple 4-Step Process

A clear path from first conversation to finished project.
  1. 1

    Consult

    Tell us about your project and goals. We review the location, scope and any constraints.

  2. 2

    Plan

    We define the scope in writing, confirm selections and identify permits the work may need.

  3. 3

    Build

    Work proceeds against the agreed plan, with updates when decisions or changes come up.

  4. 4

    Enjoy

    We walk through the finished work with you and hand over care and warranty information.

Questions

Virginia Project FAQs

Answers about building and remodeling in Virginia. Still have a question? Contact us.
Do I need a building permit for my project in Virginia?

It depends on the scope and the locality. Norfolk requires a building permit for any repair, addition or new construction that needs new framing or exposes existing framing. Lynchburg lists new buildings, decks, additions, renovations, heating and air conditioning replacement, and plumbing and electrical fixtures. Permit needs for your project are confirmed with your local building department during planning.

How do I check a Virginia contractor's license?

Use DPOR's License Lookup to confirm the business holds an active Board for Contractors license. Check the class too. State law limits Class C firms to single contracts under $30,000 and Class B firms to single contracts under $150,000, and larger jobs need a Class A license. Ask for the license number and look it up yourself.

Which building code applies to my remodel or new home?

The 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code applies across the state and has been in effect since January 18, 2024. Your local building department enforces it. Energy requirements follow the 2021 IECC with Virginia amendments, and the Department of Energy's county guide places all of Virginia in climate zone 4A.

My home is in a local historic district. What changes?

The statewide code does not override local historic district rules, so plan time for design approval before exterior work starts. Richmond's Commission of Architectural Review reviews all exterior changes to buildings in the city's Old and Historic Districts. Alexandria requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations visible from a public right of way. Charlottesville requires design review for exterior changes, additions and demolitions in its districts.

Does my homeowners association need to approve the work?

It may. Virginia's Property Owners' Association Act lets an association's board adopt and enforce rules for common areas and for other matters the declaration assigns to the association. Read your declaration and rules, and get any required association approval in writing before exterior work is scheduled.

What should I know if my home was built before 1978?

Federal rules require anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home to be an EPA-certified firm using lead-safe work practices. More than 4 in 10 Virginia homes were built before 1980, so check your home's build year early. It affects demolition methods, dust control and the schedule.

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Tell us what you are planning and where. We'll confirm availability for your address and follow up to talk through scope and next steps.

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