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address: "Newport News, Virginia 23608, United States"
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# D. W. Chase RA

> Virginia's Preferred Architectural Design Firm \| 3x Best of Houzz!

Original Houzz profile: [D. W. Chase RA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/d-w-chase-ra-pfvwus-pf~815604611)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Newport News, VA
- **Serves:** Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson, Gloucester Point, Rushmere, Yorktown, York Haven Anchorage, Achilles, Fort Eustis, Hayes, Lackey, Lightfoot, Maryus, Seaford
- **Verified License:** Yes
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2021), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Offers Custom Work
- Verified Hires

### Business highlights

- Best of Houzz winner
- Offers Custom Work
- 5 Verified Hires

At D.W. Chase Architecture we are passionate about design, built around a collaborative, client-driven, creative process. 

Together we can bring new life to your current residence or make the home of your dreams a stunning reality.

Our missions it to bring new life to your current residence or help you realize your dream home through a collaborative, client-driven, creative process.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Historic Building Conservation
- Barn Design & Construction
- Tiny House Construction
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Construction Drawings

### Areas Served

- Virginia Beach
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Williamsburg
- Poquoson
- Gloucester Point
- Rushmere
- Yorktown
- York Haven Anchorage
- Achilles
- Fort Eustis
- Hayes
- Lackey
- Lightfoot
- Maryus
- Seaford

### Typical Job Cost

$200,000 - 2.5 million

Cost depends on size & scope of project. If you are at the beginning stages of your home construction or remodel, you will most likely need architectural design services. Call us today to see how we can help!

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | D. W. Chase RA |
| Address | Newport News, Virginia 23608, United States |
| Phone | (757) 663-4385 |
| Website | https://dwchasera.com |
| License Number | Virginia Architect 006672 |
| Followers on Houzz | 86 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DWCHASEDESIGNS/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [D. W. Chase RA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/d-w-chase-ra-pfvwus-pf~815604611)
- **Website:** https://dwchasera.com
- **Phone:** (757) 663-4385

## Credentials

**Verified License**
- Number: 0401006672
- Type: Architect License
- Issued by: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

**Certifications & Awards**
- Member of the National Association of Home BuildersMember of the Peninsula Housing & Builders Association

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2021), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 13 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Featured Review

**★★★★★ — Rollin Dixon, June 2017**

> We've enjoyed meeting and working with Dave, it has been a truly pleasant experience.  We can't wait to see our plans become a reality!

### All 13 reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-140148770, Nov. 2020**

> Excellent. Loved working with him. He LISTENED to us and designed a 3 floor home that suited our family and the lot we are building it on . I will be eternally grateful for his patience with me :).

**★★★★★ — HU-357539348, Oct. 2020**

> Dave has been very attentive to every aspect of our project with great detail. Prompt at all appointments and very informative. Made a lot of changes at our request and has always been available when needed.

**★★★★★ — Carleen Jarrett, June 2017**

> Dave Chase is the consummate professional; you give him a blank canvas and you will be amazed with the ideas and thought process that will be displayed in his architectural designs. He created a dream beach house for us and we are in awe with him and the builder how they listened and gave us what we were not able to properly articulate. Very artful.

**★★★★★ — Mike Bean, June 2017**

> When we started designing our house we had so many ideas and didn't know how to put them all together.  We put the ideas together and gave them to Mr. Chase. DW has been great to work with and has been able to give us every possible option in an array of different configurations.  I Would definitely use his services again. A++

**★★★★★ — Yolanda, June 2017**

> Davis designed a fantastic plan for our renovation and addition.  Working with him was so easy and he listened to our needs.  He had wonderful ideas that enhanced our vision.  We could not be more pleased.

**★★★★★ — mickey940, June 2017**

> I've worked with DW Chase for almost 20 years, and I consider him a cornerstone of my success.
>
> No matter what how big or small the project, Dave has jumped right in and added his vast knowledge and experience to the effort.
>
> He's a master of thinking outside the norm to find solutions. Some of the toughest protects we did were "affordable homes" that he designed for my company. Every square inch matters in a small home, and Ole DW really hit it out of the park. He disigned several different versions of homes that were very charasmatic and pleasing to the eye while simultaneously remaining totally functional and practical.
>
> He's really awesome.
>
> Mickey

**★★★★★ — Kim Ross, June 2017**

> Dave Chase has an integrity along with his creativity and skills set that I would recommend to anyone.  He listens, truly cares, and has the background in several architectural styles to create whatever you have in mind, including helping you envision what you may not realize you have in mind!  He is also attentive to deadlines as well as a budget.  We are currently building an oceanfront home (sorry no pics yet!). We owe much to Dave's innovative ideas and perseverance in designing a unique and thrilling future family sanctuary that fully captures our dream of life 'by the sea'.

**★★★★★ — LINA MERCER BUILDING GROUP, June 2017**

> DW Chase is working diligently in bringing our ideas to life for our forever home. Dave has an excellent eye for detail, throughly thinks each room/space through and is beyond patient.  Dave makes the time to listen to every concern you have as his client and works to come up with a solution for the plans. The 3D renderings are amazing to see and helps put the entire plan in perspective. Dave works at the pace you need. If you wanted it yesterday, he can have it instantly and if you would like to let the plans marinate, he is patient. Designing/building a home is a major undertaking for any relationship and I am so glad we have DW by our side!

**★★★★★ — Amy Dolewski, July 2016**

> Dave was recommended to us to renovate and expand our 1960s house to meet our family needs. He worked diligently on our project, listened to our wants/needs, and communicated well with us to keep us informed on any changes or new ideas he came up with. We appreciated his expertise and knowledge in his field and would highly recommend him.

**★★★★★ — Doug Ziegenfuss, July 2016**

> Dave or David, Chase is truly a customer centered architect. He patiently listened to our vision and then asked some insightful questions for clarification purposes. He treated us respectfully and didn't speak down to us. He then produced a set of plans that when executed produced an addition that captured our vision. I recommend him to any couples interested in completing an large addition to their house.

**★★★★ — Lynn Schultz, June 2016**

> Dave was easy to work with, and had excellent ideas about incorporating the design of the house with the layout of the lot and surrounding land.

**★★★★★ — belfairbelle, June 2016**

> We are glad we chose Dave Chase to help us with our major exterior home remodel project. Dave's skills were up to the job of designing a new look for our 20 year old home; and providing a knowledgeable sound architectural basis for all of the changes. Dave charged a fair price, and then committed to our project in a personable and reliable manner. He was available to us through change orders, and long after presenting the initial plans. We have already recommended Dave to friends who just purchased a lot and thinking of building a new home. Thank you Dave. We love our results!

## Selected projects

- [Contemporary Beach House in Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-beach-house-in-virginia-beach-va-pj-vj~2537225)
  - Location: Virginia Beach, VA
  - Photos: 23
- [Transitional Beach Duplex in Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-beach-duplex-in-virginia-beach-va-pj-vj~2537234)
  - Location: Virginia Beach, VA
  - Photos: 26
- [Beach Home in Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-home-in-virginia-beach-va-pj-vj~2342846)
  - Location: Virginia Beach, VA
  - Photos: 12
- [Modern Beach Style Home in Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-beach-style-home-in-virginia-beach-va-pj-vj~1498407)
  - Location: Virginia Beach, VA
  - Photos: 32
- [Tiny Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiny-houses-pj-vj~1501504)
  - Location: Williamsburg, VA
  - Photos: 11
- [Odom - Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/odom-before-and-after-pj-vj~1498438)
  - Location: Virginia Beach, VA
  - Photos: 2
- [Suffolk Small Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suffolk-small-houses-pj-vj~1498421)
  - Location: Suffolk, VA
  - Photos: 5
- [Beach Houses 14](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-houses-14-pj-vj~1517686)
  - Location: Newport News, VA
  - Photos: 7
- [Morgan Residence, North End, Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morgan-residence-north-end-virginia-beach-va-pj-vj~2342687)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Cabins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabins-pj-vj~1500705)
  - Location: Williamsburg, VA
  - Photos: 6
- [Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/details-pj-vj~1500744)
  - Location: Williamsburg, VA
  - Photos: 3
- [Crab Shack](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crab-shack-pj-vj~1498449)
  - Location: Newport News, VA
- [Hampton Small Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hampton-small-houses-pj-vj~1517883)
  - Location: Newport News, VA
  - Photos: 5
- [Edwards Residence - Back Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edwards-residence-back-creek-pj-vj~1517822)
  - Location: Newport News, VA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Rennovation on the River
- [Odom - Eastern Shore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/odom-eastern-shore-pj-vj~6959099)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Peck Residence - Croatan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peck-residence-croatan-pj-vj~6959105)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
- [Davis Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/davis-residence-pj-vj~6958759)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/d-w-chase-ra-pfvwus-pf~815604611)

## Video

- [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840728334.m3u8?s=b63df94881640eb10f3743da160825cb0faf40eb&oauth2_token_id=1384357804)

## Ideabooks

- [604](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76835452/list/604) — 7 ideas
- [davis\_chase's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59502602/list/davis-chase-s-ideas) — 10 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/davis-chase)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What's the size of the shower area** *(in Photo Questions)*

afkar@eim.ae

A: Nice product

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*