--- title: "Castlewood Custom Builders — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/castlewood-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~1670987838 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1670987838.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Castlewood Custom Builders" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7be363260575a5e8_3549-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States" latitude: 38.9896 longitude: -77.1538 phone: "(301) 347-1627" website: http://www.castlewoodcustombuilders.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 105 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Castlewood Custom Builders Original Houzz profile: [Castlewood Custom Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/castlewood-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~1670987838) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Bethesda, MD - **Serves:** Bethesda, Potomac, Arlington, DC (Washington), Serving clients throughout the, West Mclean - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2021), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Welcome to Castlewood Custom Builders! Castlewood is a boutique custom builder of distinctive residences with the charm and nostalgia reminiscent of architectural styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By combining decades of substantial in-house expertise with a varied team of outside architects, engineers and other professionals, not to mention our stable of highly skilled building artisans, we create homes that are unique in the final details of their appointments, overall finish and appearance, while still possessing all of the modern features necessary to accommodate even the most discerning customers. Our deep commitment to client communication and white-glove service provides each of our satisfied customers with an intimate building experience like no other — all at a cost that won’t break the bank. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Bethesda - Potomac - Arlington - DC (Washington) - Serving clients throughout the - West Mclean ### Typical Job Cost $600,000 - 3 million Cost of job will vary based on scope of work, services, and materials. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Castlewood Custom Builders | | Address | Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States | | Phone | (301) 347-1627 | | Website | http://www.castlewoodcustombuilders.com | | Followers on Houzz | 105 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — https://www.castlewoodcustombuilders.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Castlewood Custom Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/castlewood-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~1670987838) - **Website:** http://www.castlewoodcustombuilders.com - **Phone:** (301) 347-1627 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Winner of 2 gold awards at the 2015 Custom Builder Awards of Excellence - Winner of gold award at the 2018 Custom Builder Awards of Excellence - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2021), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Maryland Building Industry Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/maryland-building-industry-association-pfvwus-pf~1761779251) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Crista Gibbons, Aug. 2020** > On time. On budget. ON POINT! > I interviewed 3 different contractors for my renovation and chose Castlewood for their portfolio of high quality work at reasonable prices. This was a collaboration from start to finish with expert guidance from Todd on not only what we should update, but also what was not worth changing. Sandra was my design wing woman, guiding me through every selection to ensure a cohesive design throughout the house. Her impeccable eye for detail helped us make some bold choices on color with confidence. Bill, the super, brought discipline to the project and managed the trades to get in and out and finish on time. The end result is a beautifully renovated home that we will cherish for years. With transparency in pricing and clear budgets for the various selections and finishes, I was able to manage the budget and choose when to go over or under, add or subtract, ultimately coming in right on target. Highly recommend for new construction or whole house renovation. **★★★★★ — testudo82, Sept. 2015** > Very professional, quality service, organized, knowledgeable in all facets of custom home building from drawing floor plans to construction to interior and exterior design, experienced, everyone is courteous and friendly, easy to work with, great suggestions and insights in helping you design your home, personable, quality subcontractors and contacts, even though it is a business relationship you feel they are there to help you achieve your goals, on time in meeting schedules, trustworthy. **★★★★★ — jahosk, June 2015** > Castlewood built a custom home for me in Bethesda, MD. I was really happy with the final outcome and quality. It was done on time and within budget as well. > They were very consultative on design and materials (interior and exterior) and also have strong relationships with suppliers that balance high quality with costs (e.g., granite options, cabinets, fireplaces, stonework, windows, electrical/electronics). > The follow-up post settlement / post 30-day list has been exceptional. I'd recommend Castlewood and would use them again in the future. ## Selected projects - [Brigadoon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brigadoon-pj-vj~3153179) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Kirby](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirby-pj-vj~3150767) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Dellwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dellwood-pj-vj~3137083) - Location: Bethesda, MD - Photos: 12 - [Thoreau II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thoreau-ii-pj-vj~3126552) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Temple](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/temple-pj-vj~1597483) - Location: Bethesda, MD - Photos: 3 - [Wilson II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilson-ii-pj-vj~1459464) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 89 - [Whittier I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whittier-i-pj-vj~1147195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [Orchid III](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchid-iii-pj-vj~1420683) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - [Thoreau I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thoreau-i-pj-vj~1315012) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 62 - [Roosevelt IV](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roosevelt-iv-pj-vj~1147727) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Landon IV](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landon-iv-pj-vj~1147644) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Whittier IV](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whittier-iv-pj-vj~1147620) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 50 - [Pyle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pyle-pj-vj~1147285) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 94 - [Whittier II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whittier-ii-pj-vj~1147254) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Middleton Ridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/middleton-ridge-pj-vj~1147127) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Maiden I](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maiden-i-pj-vj~1147055) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - [Kirby II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirby-ii-pj-vj~1147009) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - [Roseland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roseland-pj-vj~1146962) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - [Bent Branch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bent-branch-pj-vj~1146911) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - [Marbury II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marbury-ii-pj-vj~1146818) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/castlewood-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~1670987838) ## Ideabooks - [Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111861432/list/laundry-room) — 12 ideas - [Decks and Porches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50416512/list/decks-and-porches) — 19 ideas - [Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51722304/list/dining-rooms) — 17 ideas - [Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50028932/list/exterior) — 11 ideas - [Castlewood Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50029044/list/castlewood-bathrooms) — 14 ideas - [Castlewood Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50082522/list/castlewood-bedrooms) — 16 ideas - [Castlewood Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50071856/list/castlewood-living-room) — 18 ideas - [Castlewood Interior Hallways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50074137/list/castlewood-interior-hallways) — 17 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/castlewoodcustombuilders) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful! Please share the exterior paint selections.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! Thank you! The siding is Hardee Cobblestone plank - Maibee Shake. The shutters and door are stained with dark walnut on cedar. **Q: Love fireplaces!** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the fireplace gas, wood burning or artificial? A: The fireplace is gas. **Q: Chase** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the builder? A: We are the builder. Checkout our website, www.castlewoodcustombuilders.com **Q: Love the wall color!** *(in Photo Questions)* Which paint color and brand was used for the walls? A: Hi Kari, the pain color is Benjamin Moore Silver Chain 1472. Hope that helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*