--- title: "Progress Street Builders — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/progress-street-builders-pfvwus-pf~1795217894 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1795217894.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Progress Street Builders" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5ab3409c0fb149ba_4867-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "200 Professional Park, Suite 6, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060, United States" latitude: 37.2563 longitude: -80.4347 phone: "(540) 552-1812" website: http://www.ProgressStreet.com rating: 5 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 75 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Progress Street Builders Original Houzz profile: [Progress Street Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/progress-street-builders-pfvwus-pf~1795217894) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Blacksburg, VA - **Serves:** Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Forest, Merrimac, Fairlawn, Shawsville, Riner, Prices Fork, New River, Belspring, Mc Coy - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 25 years in business Whether it’s on your own land, estate lots provided by us or in one of the great existing neighborhood communities where we are one of a few select builders, the Progress Street Builders Team offers move-in ready homes for sale, time tested semi-custom home plans from which to start, and design/build residential services. Given an opportunity to contribute to the fabric of our community by building new homes, Progress Street Builders was conceived in the mid 90’s by Eric Sallee, Stan Whitmarsh, and Don Hughes. Named after one of Blacksburg’s original streets, our name pulls from the past while reflecting on a bright future. It is a privilege and honor to live and work in a place filled with the natural beauty and inspiring energy of Southwest Virginia. Protecting the remarkable quality of life that we all enjoy is a driving factor in the selection of the projects we undertake (or even consider!). For more than 25 years, Progress Street Builders has provided new homes across a wide price range and for a variety of lifestyles from town homes in tightly knit communities to serenely private mountaintop estates and bungalows along the byways. Regardless of home size or budget, our commitment to a predictable and pleasant home building experience does not vary. We invite you to come see why we have chosen to call this area home. We would love the opportunity to build a new home for you in this very special place. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Building Design - Project Management - Energy-Efficient Homes - Universal Design - Sustainable Design - General Contracting - Ready to build estate lots ### Areas Served - Lynchburg - Blacksburg - Christiansburg - Radford - Forest - Merrimac - Fairlawn - Shawsville - Riner - Prices Fork - New River - Belspring - Mc Coy ### Typical Job Cost $600,000 - 3 million $600,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Progress Street Builders | | Address | 200 Professional Park, Suite 6, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060, United States | | Phone | (540) 552-1812 | | Website | http://www.ProgressStreet.com | | Followers on Houzz | 75 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Progress Street Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/progress-street-builders-pfvwus-pf~1795217894) - **Website:** http://www.ProgressStreet.com - **Phone:** (540) 552-1812 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NAHB Certified Green Builder, Earthcraft Certified Green Builder - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 19 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Tom Ryburn, Dec. 2025** > We challenged Progress Street Builders to construct our architect-designed, mid-century-inspired custom home, and they surpassed our expectations in every way. While our home has architectural details not found in typical tract houses, Progress Street meticulously interpreted and executed our architect’s design and our vision. Their team of technical and creative professionals guided us through every aspect of the process, from selecting materials, fixtures, and equipment through to the completion of construction and landscaping. Significantly, they kept us informed and actively involved at every stage of the project’s progress. Their careful attention to detail and unwavering pride in their work were evident throughout. And, we couldn’t be more thrilled with our new home! We wholeheartedly recommend Progress Street Builders to those seeking a top-notch custom home construction experience. **★★★★★ — Rod, Dec. 2025** > We truly love our home built by Progress Street Builders. While every custom build comes with its own set of complexities and challenges along the way, we genuinely appreciate how responsive and professional the Progress Street team was throughout the process. Their communication, willingness to address issues, and commitment to getting things right made a huge difference. The team worked hard to deliver a beautiful final product, and a year later, we are still thrilled with the design and quality of our home. **★★★★★ — Mark Woods, Sept. 2023** > PSB was great to work with from the design through build phase. > > This was our first time building a house. Taking on this task while both working full time jobs and raising 2 small children was challenging, but he PSB team helped us through the many steps of the process. Creating a clear timeline for decisions on selections was very helpful for my wife. > > We could not be happier with the final product and PSB truly took our ideas and turn it into a reality. **★★★★★ — mark sisler, Oct. 2020** > We selected Progress Street Builders because we wanted to build a new home for our retirement, but 200 miles from where we were living. We needed a professional builder with an approach to design, collaboration, and communication that suited our already busy schedule. Our project was to be on an unusual and somewhat difficult property so there was a lot of detail to plan and work out. From initial consultation, to design, to component selections, to the final punch list - we have been informed and pleased. Everyone is pleasant and eager to help. We have moved into our "dream home" and are completely pleased. This was a great experience! **Comment from Progress Street Builders:** > Mark and Michelle - thanks for the opportunity to allow us to build your new home. It was a pleasure for us all. We wish you many years of enjoyment in your new home. **★★★★★ — Stephanie B, Jan. 2020** > We just finished completion of our new home with Progress Street Builders. From design through construction, Progress Street was exemplary. We couldn’t be any happier with the finished product! Progress Street and staff were readily available throughout the process to discuss even the smallest details and concerns. Their work is exceptional. The end result is a home they will serve us well in both style & quality for many years to come. **★★★★★ — Ray Bucaria, Oct. 2019** > I decided to hire Progress Street Builders because I was looking for one-stop-shopping with a custom home builder who had a reputation for building quality homes. I was immediately impressed by their willingness to be flexible as we constantly modified the floor plan to meet our needs. I was also impressed that they actually included a section of their contract to deal with trust between the owner and the contractor...and they certainly earned my trust as the project progressed. > So many people warned us how difficult and time-consuming it would be to build a custom home, and Progress Street proved them wrong. They made it so easy and manageable... and enjoyable to go through the entire process. Long story short, we are thrilled with our new home, and Progress Street came within two weeks of our target move-in date...a great accomplishment given the winter weather delays. > Despite all the attention to details, there will always be some punch list items when so many building trades are involved with the creation of a one-of-a kind home. Once again, I was warned not to pay in full until all the areas of concern were addressed. I heard horror stories of builders virtually disappearing after they were paid and their customers left hanging. Not so with Progress Street. They have been excellent on all the follow-up items, and have overwhelmingly pleased this meticulous customer. **★★★★★ — Bud and Marsha Protinsky, Aug. 2019** > Our experience with Progress Street Builders has been excellent. From start to finish their professionalism, knowledge, work quality and integrity has been outstanding. At all levels their staff has been likeable and very easy to work with. Plus, our project was completed ahead of the deadline and within budget. We recommend them without reservation. **★★★★★ — Victoria Fagan, June 2018** > Progress Street has been fantastic to work with. I contacted them to build a custom home for my grandparents that would make it worth their effort to move to the area from northern Virginia. All of my interactions with them have been overwhelmingly positive. Don and his crew were very accommodating regarding meeting times and requests made at all points of the project. Amy was very patient, helpful, and knowledgeable to help us through the selections process. It was also wonderful working with Greg onsite as the building progressed. Any concerns we had were minor, but were addressed immeditely and I feel like in a lot of ways we were treated like family. I was extremely pleased with the service and end result we received and would recommend them to anyone looking to make their home in the area. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Clemons, Jan. 2018** > From start to finish our experience with Progress Street Builders was great. We were kept well informed of the work being done at our property throughout the project. They were on point with pricing and time frame with no surprises. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking custom build your next home. **★★★★★ — Justin Hurt, Jan. 2018** > I can't say enough about everyone at Progress Street Builders. The processes they have in place throughout the entire construction process is second to none. This was our second time building a custom home but our first time working with Progress Street and this build was much smoother and the final product was of a much higher quality. Every detail was thought out well in advance and there was absolutely no lag time on our project. We are thrilled with the finished product and couldn't be any happier with our new home. Thank You Progress Street Builders! **★★★★★ — Steve Robinson, March 2017** > Progress Street Builders exceeded our expectations in the construction of our custom "forever" home. The staff at PSB guided us through the concept, design and construction process, showing their dedication and expertise every step of the way. We couldn't ask for more in a builder. The quality of construction is unmatched to any we've experienced in our 28 years of buying and selling homes. Building a home is much more than a project to Progress Street, it's their reputation represented in all aspects of the final product. We also realized that Progress Street is well-respected among the service providers and that, combined with the scale of Progress Street's business, they attract the best of the industry to build the project. We couldn't be happier with the excellent home the Progress designed and built for us. **★★★★★ — Candi Kelly, Nov. 2016** > When we purchased property to build on, we selected Progress Street Builders to help us plan and complete our new home. Selecting Progress Street was based on several things: > 1\. Their excellent reputation in the community. > 2\. First-hand experience with the quality of their work from living in one of their spec homes for over 10 years. > 3\. Impressed that Manager lived in Wyatt Farm subdivision while building there – you can only do that if you do things “right”. > > We found them to be client centered throughout the 2 year process of planning and building. All their personnel were consistently patient, skilled and professional. They provided expert guidance at all times and were especially helpful in suggesting modifications to allow us to “age in place”. They were creative and persistent and willing to seek unique solutions for our ideas and desires. They were always willing to discuss options from a cost/quality/function perspective. Their good humor and cheerful approach made the process a pleasure from beginning to end. > > We found all of the sub-contractors and tradespeople to be skilled and experienced. In addition they were communicative and willing to adjust when needed. Progress Street Builders had high expectations from their sub-contractors and were always responsive when any concern arose. > > Everyone worked hard and carefully and with great skills. In particular, the cabinet work was exceptional, as were the trim carpenter and the painters. We appreciated the socially conscious and local selection of many sub-contractors as well. > > We learned a tremendous amount and thoroughly enjoyed the entire process. We have great respect for all Progress Street Professionals and are thrilled with the end result. We felt listened to and included from our first meeting until we got the keys! They continue to provide extraordinary service and support during our first year in our home. We cannot recommend them too highly! ## Selected projects - [Craftsman Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-estate-pj-vj~2581296) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 52 - Description: Craftsman inspired house that includes a second structure doubling as a garage and art studio. - [Somerset Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/somerset-modern-pj-vj~2104667) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 46 - [Foursquare in The Village at Tom's Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foursquare-in-the-village-at-tom-s-creek-pj-vj~1992980) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 18 - Description: For this project, we provided the estate lot and built the custom home for our client. - [Farmhouse in The Village at Tom's Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-in-the-village-at-tom-s-creek-pj-vj~141948) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: Traditionally styled farmhouse for an active family. For this project, we provided the estate lot and built the custom home for our client. - [Hardwick](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardwick-pj-vj~773549) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 15 - Description: Custom all brick home designed for active family. - [Lodge Style with a View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lodge-style-with-a-view-pj-vj~1192440) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 24 - [Craftsman at The Village at Tom's Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-at-the-village-at-tom-s-creek-pj-vj~141965) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: Modern Craftsman inspired home in The Village at Tom's Creek. For this project, we provided the estate lot and built the custom home for our client. - [River Course Golf Course Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-course-golf-course-home-pj-vj~141897) - Location: Radford, VA - Photos: 20 - [The Village at Tom's Creek Green Built Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-village-at-tom-s-creek-green-built-home-pj-vj~425918) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: Earthcraft Certified Modern Foursquare Home. For this project, we provided the estate lot and built the custom home for our client. - [Traditional Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-family-home-pj-vj~427613) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: This family oriented home features a home theater, five bedrooms, guest suite, and multiple family spaces. - [New River View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-river-view-pj-vj~7305258) - Location: Radford, VA - Photos: 22 - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~7305240) - Location: Blacksburg, VA - Photos: 16 - Description: Modern Farmhouse for a family on the golf course. Cedar timbers grace the front porch and provide a warm and welcoming entry into the home. A soaring two story Great Room with a loft overlook connects the spaces. The expansive outside living spaces flow seamlessly with open plan kitchen and dining - perfect for entertaining. - [One Floor Living Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-floor-living-home-pj-vj~6187890) - Location: Riner, VA - Photos: 21 - [Elegant Brick Low Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-brick-low-country-pj-vj~5236490) - Location: Fairlawn, VA - Photos: 29 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/progress-street-builders-pfvwus-pf~1795217894) ## Ideabooks - [Zhu](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184310676/list/zhu) — 5 ideas - [KIT02 - Partin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183651818/list/kit02-partin) — 12 ideas - [KIT39 - Hughes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/176189479/list/kit39-hughes) — 87 ideas - [Carter](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/173639972/list/carter) — 18 ideas - [Ryburn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/168327693/list/ryburn) — 8 ideas - [office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144338972/list/office) — 8 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/progressstreet) ## Community Q&A **Q: would you be so kind as to share the name of the paint color and brand** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the paint color!!! A: The wall paint color is Evening Dove from Benjamin Moore. Good luck with your project. **Q: What kind of range hood is this ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the range hood A: The hood was a Zephyr brand hood. The home was built in 2003 so I don't know current availability. Thanks, **Q: What is the stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it veneer? If so, what color? Manufacturer? A: It was standard gray mortar from Roanoke cement. The joint was a raked joint. Hope this helps. **Q: What paint color is the front door?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The front door color is Ben Moore - Essex Green. thanks, **Q: Hi, Can you tell me size of those posts on the front porch? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your inquiry. The front porch columns are 10" square columns. **Q: Lovely fireplace in a nice. relaxed living space** *(in Photo Questions)* I went through dozens of fireplace photos and came across this one. I really like it...the fireplace and the stone used. Will you please tell me what stone this is and the color of it? Thank you so much. A: Karen - thanks for your inquiry. The stone manufacturer is Eldorado, in a Lantana color, and cliffstone style. Hope this helps --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*