--- title: "Halcyon Contracting — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/halcyon-contracting-pfvwus-pf~1351614875 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1351614875.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Halcyon Contracting" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1c43d97f0464c8a3_5902-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States" latitude: 38.0339 longitude: -78.4924 phone: "(434) 466-8154" website: https://www.halcyon-contracting.com rating: 5 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 67 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Halcyon Contracting Original Houzz profile: [Halcyon Contracting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/halcyon-contracting-pfvwus-pf~1351614875) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Charlottesville, VA - **Serves:** Charlottesville, Hollymead, Crozet, Earlysville, Ivy, Barboursville, Keswick, North Garden, Free Union, White Hall - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - References available Halcyon Contracting is a leading design-build firm specializing in bespoke design, light commercial and custom home construction in the Charlottesville region. We offer a thorough, customized and responsive design consultation process. Our work is backed by 35+ years experience and a sincere dedication to making our customers happy. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Multigenerational Homes - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - House Framing - Workshop Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Design + Build - Light Commercial Building - Restaurant Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Charlottesville - Hollymead - Crozet - Earlysville - Ivy - Barboursville - Keswick - North Garden - Free Union - White Hall ### Typical Job Cost $150,000 - 1 million Project costs vary greatly depending on project size, the quality of the materials selected and the intricacies of the finish work. Please contact us for a free consultation. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Halcyon Contracting | | Address | Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States | | Phone | (434) 466-8154 | | Website | https://www.halcyon-contracting.com | | License Number | VA CLASS A \#2705145889 | | Followers on Houzz | 67 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/halcyoncville - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/halcyon-contracting - Blog — https://www.halcyon-contracting.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Halcyon Contracting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/halcyon-contracting-pfvwus-pf~1351614875) - **Website:** https://www.halcyon-contracting.com - **Phone:** (434) 466-8154 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz winner for 2016, 2017 & 2019! - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 19 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Georgina, Dec. 2018** > When we contacted Halcyon to make a bid on an art studio addition to our 1980,s “modern” architecture house, we had a pretty good idea what we wanted. In addition to the studio, the house needed an updated foyer and laundry room to be repositioned to the street side of the house. This required some thoughtful redesign work which was skillfully executed by Halcyon’s architect David Mullen. David took our design ideas and made them better, resulting in an updated look for the whole house. Throughout the project, owner Justin Pincham was accessible and communicative and his staff were outstanding. Some features we particularly appreciated were: > -same core Halcyon staff present throughout the project, enabling us to develop a good working relationship with them and communicate concerns or changes as needed, > -excellent communication between designer and the construction team which is important when renovating an older home where unusual structural anomalies were revealed in the demolition phase, > -strong advocate for our issues and concerns when working with subcontractors, > -flexibility and great input on our choices of finished design and decorative materials (flooring, paint colors, etc.) > -high standards for workmanship and quality control **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thank you so much for the thoughtful review Georgina. We really enjoyed working with you and are delighted you are enjoying your studio so much! **★★★★★ — Kate Becker, Dec. 2018** > We're absolutely delighted with the work that Halcyon has done on our house. We had very specific goals: a large screened-in porch and a kitchen expansion. Neither were easy to realize. The porch involved an enormous amount of carpentry, knocking through a wall and demolishing a stairway, changing the roof, and electrical work. The kitchen had to connect with the expanded porch, and needed to be built in a way that coheres with the rest of the house. > > Justin and his team worked with us at every step of the way, providing excellent design options and forthright budgetary advice -- especially valuable when we encountered unanticipated snags and extra costs. Building took a tad longer than we expected, but the finished product is just fantastic. It was worth the wait. > > Justin is a terrific principal -- he ensures that work is done to a high standard and is suitably obsessive about details that matter. The Halycon crew are also great: brilliant with our two young kids, tidy, friendly, communicative, and consistently professional. > > We recommend Halcyon unreservedly. You might find a contractor who will do things for less, but for quality of work they're second-to-none. **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thank you so much Kate! It was such a pleasure working on this project with you. If you need anything, we are always here to help :) **★★★★★ — Megan Hettinger, Dec. 2018** > We hired Halcyon to turn our unfinished basement into a finished bathroom, bedroom, and multi-purpose space. After receiving estimates from 3 companies, we went with Halcyon because they were well organized, professional, and fit with our budget expectations. The project took about 2 months. Communication with Justin and the team was excellent throughout the project. In our former home we had done a lot of DIY work and were admittedly a little nervous about hiring a contractor and whether they would show the same amount of care and attention to detail. With Halcyon, the finished project exceeded our expectations and the workmanship was of the professional quality we expected. If any details were not quite as we wanted, Justin made it right. We will certainly enjoy our new basement space for years to come! **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thank you for such a great review Megan! It's been a pleasure working with you and we are so glad you are happy with the work we did for you. **★★★★★ — Jackie Davidson, March 2018** > Justin Pincham and his Halcyon Contracting crew did our kitchen remodeling project. This involved completely tearing out the old kitchen, gutting walls, jackhammering the old tile floor and moving water pipes and electrics to create an island. The kitchen is built on a concrete slab under which some incredibly strange problems were found with the original water pipes and HVAC vent, yet Justin and his crew were able to creatively and effectively mitigate those issues without breaking our budget. Everyone was responsive to our needs and ideas, as well as respectful of our home and our property. Justin communicated with us frequently about progress, issues, materials needed, timelines and costs. Our kitchen is both beautiful and functional, getting many compliments from guests. We can highly recommend Justin for any home remodeling project! We would definitely hire Halcyon Contracting again! **★★★★★ — Carrie Meslar, Jan. 2018** > We hired Halcyon to do build a staircase in our home. The work they did was top notch, the team was polite, clean and responsive. The staircase is now the most complimented space in our home, and I would hire them again in an instant. **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thank you so much for your review Carrie- we loved your staircase too! **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Erickson, Dec. 2017** > Halcyon did an amazing job! There was lots to do in this 1920's fixer upper, and their team worked HGTV style to get an insane amount of work done in a very short period of time, so that we could move during my winter break, and so my daughter could transition into a new school as soon as the break ended. Despite the bursting to-do list, Justin encouraged me to consider re-finishing the floors before anything went into the house. I hesitantly followed his advice, but it turned out to be the best decision possible! The re-finished floors are spectacular and completely revitalize the house. Accomplishing this before the move was also a money-saver, as it would have been cumbersome, disruptive and significantly more expensive to try and re-finish the floors with the furniture in place. The Halcyon crew worked tirelessly and everyone was extremely pleasant and professional. Justin's communication and oversight exceeded my high expectations. Finishing the work with such a tight deadline wouldn't have been possible without his energy and commitment to my project. I can't wait to call Halcyon when I'm ready to tackle an addition to the house! **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thank you so much for your detailed & helpful review! The entire team were delighted with how the project came out & we were so happy to see you move in to your stunning new home. (Good move on those floors by the way!) **★★★★★ — gscopyright, Dec. 2017** > Justin has provided the upmost and responsive help in working with him on construction projects as well as consultations for my business. > I recommend Halcyon Contracting to most all of my clients that I am not able to help, knowing that he will provide them to the best of his company's ability and convey his knowledge upon the subjects and projects they are wanting to achieve **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thanks so much– it's always great working with you too! **★★★★★ — Lory Bedotto, Dec. 2016** > Without exception, Halcyon Contracting exceeded our expectations! They offer a mix of professionalism, craftsmanship, and estimating is unmatched. Given the complexity of the job and the uncertainty of what it entailed, they were able to design and craft, beautifully and efficiently, a new roof for us within the estimated budget limits, while maintaining consistency with the design elements of the old place (1920's house with failing Yankee gutters). No other contractors that we consulted were able to do what they did in the time and budget that they did it for! We are very grateful for Halycyon Contracting and the high standards that they hold themselves to. **★★★★★ — Jamie White, Dec. 2016** > Justin Pincham did an incredible job installing my new windows in my McGuffey Hill condo. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a knowledgeable, professional contractor. I have never been disappointed. **★★★★★ — Ilene Railton, Dec. 2016** > Project: renovate kitchen in 100 year-old bungalow > Justin was recommended to us by a neighbor and friend. He helped us design and bring to fruition our dream kitchen. The result is a perfect blend of modern and old fashioned, which is what we were looking for. Everyone who works for him and with him does very high quality work. I have not stopped looking at this new room with wonder. I am trying to give five stars but the function does not seem to be working! **★★★★★ — Carlos Armengol, Nov. 2016** > Halcyon did our kitchen renovation and exterior siding renovation. Both projects were complicated endeavors. The kitchen involved tearing down weight bearing walls, installing a steel I-beam, re-routing HVAC ducts and electrical wires, replacing plumbing supply lines, installing new exterior windows, installing oven exhaust fan tubing, new cabinets and counter tops, new lighting, and new appliances. Replacing the siding involved replacing all the exterior walls as well and all the exterior trim. In total they were here for 8 months. You couldn't ask for a nicer crew. They were friendly, flexible and accommodating. We trusted them with the house. They left the work areas clean each day. They did not litter or smoke. They worked diligently each day. Our dogs loved them. Justin, the owner, supervised them well and communicated with us often about timelines, hiccups, the budget, etc. We're one year out, and we still marvel at our kitchen. We're already planning our next project with Halcyon. **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thank you so much for your review - we are delighted the project went well & that you love your kitchen so much! **★★★★★ — lorie\_craddock, Nov. 2015** > Halcyon came recommended by a friend who had a complete renovation of her house. We had a small job--living room ceiling replaced, electrical upgrades, new fixtures--but they were no less professional with our small project than with the larger one. Beautiful work, excellent communication, suggested cost savings when appropriate. Work was done in a timely fashion. Tearing out plaster was a messy job but the crew did everything they could to minimize the disruption. The job was priced fairly and the estimate was comprehensive. We have recommended Halcyon to several other homeowners and we look forward to working with Halcyon again in the future. **Comment from Halcyon Contracting:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of our project together! We really appreciate your comments and enjoyed working with you Lorrie. Our team works hard to be responsive and helpful and we’re glad it all worked out well. We look forward to working with you again! ## Selected projects - [Modern Sunroom downtown Charlottesville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-sunroom-downtown-charlottesville-pj-vj~2060131) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: These photos show the modern sunroom we designed and built as part of a house renovation project. The spacious porch and sunroom create a beautiful refuge in the heart of downtown Charlottesville. - [Barboursville Modern Pool & Gardening Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barboursville-modern-pool-and-gardening-cottage-pj-vj~2093549) - Location: Barboursville, VA - Photos: 6 - Description: We designed and built a pool, pool deck and lounging patio for this project. We also built an additional building, a capacious gardening annex which houses all the gardening supplies for the owners' extensive gardening activities as well as the pool machinery. The cottage also includes a wraparound porch and boardwalk up to the pool. We were so excited to have this project featured in Cville's Abode Magazine! It was an exciting project to work on and we're proud of the end result. - [Beautiful Modern Kitchen Remodel on Taylor's Gap Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-modern-kitchen-remodel-on-taylor-s-gap-road-pj-vj~2905111) - Location: Ivy, VA - Photos: 5 - Description: This new kitchen involved an extensive remodel of the existing space, with some tricky technical details. This included jacking up the concrete floor and installing brand new plumbing and electric. As you'll see in these pictures the design evolved to create a custom, irregular triangle shaped island to allow ease of flow in the space. The end result allows the homeowners to maximize their enjoyment of their home while they cook and entertain! - [Modern Porch & Outdoor Living Space in Fry's Spring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-porch-and-outdoor-living-space-in-fry-s-spring-pj-vj~5638306) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: These mosquito-hating clients with a young family had a tired and inaccessible back deck that they virtually never used. The compact footprint of this 1950s ranch style home was crying out for reconfiguration. With our help, it was made to feel much larger by the careful removal of a couple small walls and the addition of a high-ceilinged and spacious screen porch. This new outdoor living space provides easy access to fresh air and sunlight for the family and flows naturally out of the living ro… - [Stunning Kitchen Transformation in Albemarle County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stunning-kitchen-transformation-in-albemarle-county-pj-vj~5386321) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: After expanding the space, Halcyon was able to introduce windows into the wall on which the fireplace sits. This wall originally had no windows at all which made the space gloomy. Adding these large windows allowed us to flood the kitchen with light and completely open up the sight lines to the view of the woodlands beyond. The client worked with both Halcyon and Dovetail Design and Cabinetry on the cabinet design and layout to create a functional, beautiful kitchen. The end result allows this b… - [Whole Home Rebuild in 10th and Page neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-home-rebuild-in-10th-and-page-neighborhood-pj-vj~851390) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: This comprehensive and ambitious project involved a complete gut remodel of a 1903 house in downtown Charlottesville. The first phase included lifting up the entire house and building a new foundation! The entire floor plan was reconfigured and a master bedroom addition built. The addition of many windows and a central skylight combined with the new room flow creates a feeling of light and spaciousness in this friendly home. This whole home remodel included a new kitchen, powder bathroom, master… - [Historic Home Renovation Near West Main Street in Charlottesville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-renovation-near-west-main-street-in-charlottesville-pj-vj~2830868) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: This fully renovated 90 year home is located in downtown Charlottesville. This home was in need of some care to bring it back to its former glory. We refinished original wooden floors which were in bad condition and repaired and restored the plasterwork throughout the whole house (real plaster, not drywall)! We upgraded & repaired electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and restored the functioning of all the original double hung windows & all the door hardware in the house. In the kitchen, we res… - [Complete Apartment Remodel with Classic Design Charlottesville Historic district](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-apartment-remodel-with-classic-design-charlottesville-historic-district-pj-vj~1084549) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: Built in the early 1980s, the McGuffey Hill condominiums combine traditional and contemporary design. We did a complete gut renovation of this condo. We put in a new kitchen and new bathroom, installed all new ceiling lighting throughout and put in a new floor. We restored and installed historic wood panelling to create the main focus feature of the living room around the existing fireplace. - [Modern Home Remodel and Full Addition in Barboursville VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-home-remodel-and-full-addition-in-barboursville-va-pj-vj~1084492) - Location: Barboursville, VA - Photos: 10 - Description: This project in Barboursville required extensive renovation, remodeling and the construction and design of an addition. We built a large garage extension with a studio over the top, which included a new bathroom and wraparound porch. We also reconfigured and finished the basement and built a new patio out of the basement exit. - [Transitional Whole Basement Makeover in Fry's Spring Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-whole-basement-makeover-in-fry-s-spring-neighborhood-pj-vj~5638296) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Our clients purchased this 2012 home with a small unfinished basement. The Halcyon team worked with them to create a finished basement that would better serve their family needs. This space serves as an open plan office and den or playroom with a full bathroom most of the time. It can also be a convivial guest suite when needed. In order to achieve this, the area that can be used as a bedroom is separated from the rest of the space by a set of large barn doors. These beautiful doors are kept ope… - [Artist Studio Addition and Remodel in Albemarle County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/artist-studio-addition-and-remodel-in-albemarle-county-pj-vj~5638312) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: This artists’ studio was built for a local book illustrator. It was built as a vertical extension above the existing double garage, affording gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. The placement also means that the lighting is ideal with its large north-facing windows. An idiosyncrasy of the space are the tubular collar ties that double as clamp light racks. We came up with this feature to allow complete flexibility with lighting the space, which is ideal in its purpose as a design studi… - [Attic Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/attic-conversion-pj-vj~784474) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 4 - [Oakhart Social Restaurant Remodel and Addition on West Main St](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakhart-social-restaurant-remodel-and-addition-on-west-main-st-pj-vj~3128462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: We remodeled this wonderful space, adding a functional bar, an ADA bathroom, an office and space for a walk in fridge. These important additions make the new space flexible, well lit and beautiful. - [Whole Home Historic Renovation off Park Street in Downtown Charlottesville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-home-historic-renovation-off-park-street-in-downtown-charlottesville-pj-vj~851427) - Location: Charlottesville, VA - Photos: 10 - Description: This was a full gut renovation of the entire house. A new staircase into the attic was added and we created a unique attic room in a previously unusable space. The new spacious, bright room was designed as a large playroom and doubles as a guest room. Although this house was sold to new owners after our full renovation project, the new owners of this house were so happy with the quality of our work they chose to hire us for a new project as well! - [Modern Luxury Apartment Remodel in Historic Downtown Charlottesville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-luxury-apartment-remodel-in-historic-downtown-charlottesville-pj-vj~5925423) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This apartment was a major remodel of two apartments, turning them into one luxurious space. The new space was designed for hosting regular events and features a spacious living, dining and kitchen area. The master suite upstairs has an en-suite private gym and custom built sauna, all with amazing views over the heart of downtown Charlottesville. - [Mid-Century Modern Home Transformation Near the UVA Rotunda](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-home-transformation-near-the-uva-rotunda-pj-vj~6712198) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This was a mid century duplex that we gut-renovated and converted into a single family home with an updated modern aesthetic. The original house was a mix of styles: midcentury modern with Jeffersonian windows- a bit muddled! We worked with the owners to create a clean, unified aesthetic for an updated modern family home. The scope of the work involved completely new systems (plumbing, electric and HVAC) and gut-renovating all three floors in phases that allowed the homeowners to remain in occup… [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/halcyon-contracting-pfvwus-pf~1351614875) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*