--- title: "Suburban Builders — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/suburban-builders-pfvwus-pf~253173876 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~253173876.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Suburban Builders" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b983ab97065ba71c_2752-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "731-G1 Walker Rd, Great Falls, Virginia 22066, United States" latitude: 39.0039 longitude: -77.3083 phone: "(703) 759-5910" website: http://www.suburbanbuilders.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 81 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Suburban Builders Original Houzz profile: [Suburban Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/suburban-builders-pfvwus-pf~253173876) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Great Falls, VA - **Serves:** Arlington, McLean, Fairfax, Vienna, Great Falls, Falls Church - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Suburban Builders is a premier custom design-build firm, concentrating in the areas of Arlington, Falls Church, McLean and Great Falls. Founded in 1998 by John Karanik, Suburban Builders has built over 100 new homes in Northern Virginia, including over 60 homes in North Arlington and Falls Church. Our positive reputation and work history has enabled us to develop strong relationships with best-of-the-trade sub-contractors that have been vetted over the years and proven themselves for quality of construction and value. The above combination enables a smooth and timely construction process. We believe the process of building your home should be a truly personal and enjoyable experience. We take pride in developing close relationships as we prioritize our clients' interests and needs first and foremost throughout the entire design/build process. Suburban Builders is fully licensed/bonded and insured in VA, DC and MD (\#2705047704). ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Architectural Design - Building Design - House Plans - Pool House Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Arlington - McLean - Fairfax - Vienna - Great Falls - Falls Church ### Typical Job Cost $300000 - unlimited The costs vary depending on several factors such as the square footage, the type of roof , finishes and/or the trim materials. We are a truly custom design-build firm -- design from scratch with us, bring your own plan or modify one of our own existing plans. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Suburban Builders | | Address | 731-G1 Walker Rd, Great Falls, Virginia 22066, United States | | Phone | (703) 759-5910 | | Website | http://www.suburbanbuilders.com | | License Number | 2705047704 | | Followers on Houzz | 81 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Suburban-Builders-121355357937181/?fref=ts - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-karanik-9b516128 - Blog — http://suburbanbuilders.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Suburban Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/suburban-builders-pfvwus-pf~253173876) - **Website:** http://www.suburbanbuilders.com - **Phone:** (703) 759-5910 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2018 Design, Best of Houzz 2018 Service - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Julie Chung, Nov. 2017** > We had a wonderful experience with John and his team, especially as we were building our home from abroad and had to conduct many of our decision making online and through skype and phone calls. John and his team were extremely detail oriented, responsive, and walked us through the complex issues and options involved in building our dream home. They provided creative alternatives to shelving and design options that really helped us think through the big picture of the project. **Comment from Suburban Builders:** > Thanks Julie for your very kind comments. It was a pleasure working with you and glad to hear you are enjoying your dream home. Remember that we are always here for you if you need anything! > > Kind regards, John Karanik and the rest of the team at Suburban Builders **★★★★★ — Tamara Whiteman, Sept. 2017** > Suburban Builders creates homes that you just won't find anywhere else. We have seen homes in Virginia and all over the country advertised as "custom homes" that don't come close to the workmanship and quality that John puts into every home. We bought our home from John in 2012 and were thrilled with his attention to detail, his eye for design, and his follow-through in all aspects of our home buying and move-in experience. His team of professionals were all top-notch, respectful, and on schedule. Our input was valued and incorporated - the best home buying experience I can imagine! And the home is GORGEOUS! **★★★★★ — Dora's Maid Service, June 2017** > We have worked for Suburban Builders on several projects. John and his crews are very professional and helpful on all aspects of a project. I enjoy working with them and hope our working relationship lasts for many more years **Comment from Suburban Builders:** > Thank you Al. We admire and respect you and enjoy our working relationship as well. Hope for many more projects together in the future. **★★★★★ — HeatingSolutionsUSA, Feb. 2017** > Worked with management for the specification and supply of outdoor heaters for a project. It was a pleasure to experience such professionalism from all departments of the company. **Comment from Suburban Builders:** > Thank you! Looking forward to working together again in the future. > > John Karanik > www.suburbanbuilders.com **★★★★★ — UntiCorp, Feb. 2017** > We have worked with Suburban Builders for some time now their attention to detail and the product that is delivered is outstanding thanks for everything. **★★★★★ — Beth Heflin, Feb. 2017** > We have worked for Suburban Builders on several projects. John and his crews are very professional and helpful on all aspects of a project. I enjoy working with them and hope our working relationship lasts for many more years **Comment from Suburban Builders:** > Thank you for your kind review Beth! We too are honored to have such a competent and pleasant business partner in you! Looking forward to many more years working together. **★★★★★ — jsmrekar, Jan. 2017** > Montgomery Kitchen and Bath has had the pleasure of working with Suburban Builders for over 10 years. We have supplied cabinetry and design services for his custom and spec projects. John’s attention to detail, expert craftsmanship and personality make working with him and his team a great experience. We enjoy working with Suburban Builders and hope to continue building our relationship for years to come. > Rob Theodore(owner) & Jessica Smrekar(designer) **★★★★★ — Room by Room Staging and Design, Nov. 2016** > John and his team at Suburban Builders define professionalism. Their high standards and attention to detail set them apart in the industry, and are evident in the design and craftsmanship of each project. If you're in the market for a solidly built custom home with a family friendly floor plan you must check out his listings! > McNair Bishop: Room by Room LLC **★★★★★ — maryterese41, Oct. 2016** > Suburban Builders worked with my wife and I to design and build our custom home in Great Falls. They were terrific throughout the whole process. Easy to work with, willing to put up with all our questions and design changes and full of helpful suggestions to improve on our ideas and save money on the building costs. The building process itself was very professional; John kept us informed about progress, helped us with our choices on windows, cabinets, flooring, lighting etc, etc. and always was mindful of our budget. Our finished home is beautiful, exceeded our expectations and is something we are very proud to own. **Comment from Suburban Builders:** > Thank you Mary Terese. We appreciate the kind review and hope to do business with you again in the future. Kindest regards. John Karanik. **★★★★★ — Nina Koeppen, Oct. 2016** > John Karanik builds an exceptional home. His standards in construction are higher than I have ever encountered in real estate. He works on time and is very transparent with clients. You will be extremely happy if you build with Suburban Builders! **Comment from Suburban Builders:** > Thank you Nina. We always strive to provide the best. **★★★★★ — Tim Copp, April 2016** > John and Suburban builders built our house in Great Falls and we couldn't be happier it! We have owned a number of homes across the country and this one is our favorite. Quality materials and workmanship and awesome customer service. 5 years after purchasing and John and his team always answer the phone or stop by when we have questions or issues! **★★★★★ — dcpauline25, April 2016** > John Karanik and the Suburban Builders team helped us find and build our dream home. To say we were pleased with the process would be a huge understatement. We first met John by seeing one of his already completed projects. We instantly fell in love with the quality and beauty of his work and decided to hire him to build one for us. > John and his team were fantastic to work with. He addressed all of our questions and concerns throughout the construction process in a timely and professional manner. He was extremely patient with our requests and always took a problem solving approach. He was very easy to work with and very knowledgeable, flexible, and provided timely information. All our interactions with John and his team were pleasant and positive and we highly recommend Suburban Builders to anyone. ## Selected projects - [23rd Street - Arlington, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/23rd-street-arlington-va-pj-vj~1590854) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 50 - Description: Beautiful craftsman home built by Suburban Builders in Arlington, VA (Madison Model) - [22nd Road - Arlington, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/22nd-road-arlington-va-pj-vj~1486877) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 44 - Description: Beautiful craftsman home built by Suburban Builders in Arlington, VA (Madison model) - [Carol - New Build in Great Falls, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carol-new-build-in-great-falls-va-pj-vj~2740060) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 33 - Description: Beautiful traditional stone and plank colonial custom built by Suburban Builders in Great Falls, VA (Wiliamsburg Model) - [MacArthur - Washington, DC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/macarthur-washington-dc-pj-vj~1772419) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 30 - Description: Beautiful custom built transitional home in Washington, DC by Suburban Builders (Rockport Model) - [19th Street 6615 - Arlington, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/19th-street-6615-arlington-va-pj-vj~2233897) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 43 - Description: Beautiful craftsman home by Suburban Builders (Oxford model) - [John Marshall - Arlington, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/john-marshall-arlington-va-pj-vj~1530807) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 53 - Description: Beautiful craftsman home built by Suburban Builders in Arlington, VA (Crestdale Model) - [29th St - Arlington, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/29th-st-arlington-va-pj-vj~2234248) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 38 - Description: Beautiful craftsman home built by Suburban Builders in Arlington, VA (Madison model) - [Rockingham - Arlington, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rockingham-arlington-va-pj-vj~1486995) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 12 - Description: Beautiful craftsman home built by Suburban Builders in Arlington, VA (Rockingham model) - [Built-Ins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/built-ins-pj-vj~2752800) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 4 - [Nottingham - Craftsman in Arlington, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nottingham-craftsman-in-arlington-va-pj-vj~1486988) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 14 - Description: We had a lot of fun building this house! It turned out really beautiful! Check it out and let us know what you think! - [Luxury Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-homes-pj-vj~1436678) - Location: Arlington, VA - Photos: 13 - [Springvale Meadow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/springvale-meadow-pj-vj~2772747) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 60 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/suburban-builders-pfvwus-pf~253173876) ## Ideabooks - [Cricket Deck Idea](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154321827/list/cricket-deck-idea) — 3 ideas - [Bathtubs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80470006/list/bathtubs) — 24 ideas - [Bees Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117268672/list/bees-bathroom) — 2 ideas - [Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111631791/list/mudroom) — 1 idea - [Mud Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94522741/list/mud-room) — 2 ideas - [Owners Wife Kim’s Ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96613609/list/owners-wife-kim-s-ideabook) — 9 ideas - [Cool Unique Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96461664/list/cool-unique-ideas) — 12 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57485373/list/kitchen) — 15 ideas - [kitchen Island](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80481691/list/kitchen-island) — 3 ideas - [Floating Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86822634/list/floating-shelves) — 22 ideas - [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58964690/list/living-rooms) — 8 ideas - [Bathroom Sinks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81413818/list/bathroom-sinks) — 1 idea - [Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79903275/list/backsplash) — 6 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58966062/list/bathrooms) — 6 ideas - [Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81413558/list/porch) — 1 idea - [Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81413501/list/ceiling) — 1 idea - [Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58965555/list/doors) — 9 ideas - [Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80480295/list/pantry) — 9 ideas - [Kitchen Sinks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80478598/list/kitchen-sinks) — 10 ideas - [Kitchen Fixtures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80478982/list/kitchen-fixtures) — 6 ideas [See all 25 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/suburbanbuilders) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the wood stain on the floors?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! Thanks so much for your question. These floors are stained with Minwax “Dark Walnut” with 3 coats of matte finish oil based polyurethane. The wood is “Select” Red Oak. **Q: Where is wallpaper from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for the note. We don't have wallpaper on this home. **Q: deck** *(in Photo Questions)* type of wood and stain used please A: Hi there! Apologies for the delay, 2017 has been a very busy year so far! This deck is a Fiberon Horizons. Great product! Check them out at www.fiberondecking.com. **Q: Side tables** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi who makes the side tables please? A: Good question! We would not now. They were provided by a staging company and we no longer have the staging. We will be happy to ask, and If we find out, we will be sure to let you know! **Q: Paint** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the brand / color of the paint? Thanks A: Hi Mike Ziarko, it is Agreeable Gray. See video about this color on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpOIKxjQEyw&ab\_channel=KylieMInteriors **Q: Could you share where the chairs are from?** *(in Photo Questions)* They are just stunning. A: Ok, we have found out that the chairs are refurbished. They put a velvety lilac fabric on these George Louis style chairs and it worked great! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*