Craftsman Construction

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The Plains, VA

Loudoun County's Trusted Home Builder
3x Best of Houzz Award Winner

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Your home is usually the largest investment of your life. More importantly, it is the place where your family gathers, friendships start and life long memories are made and shared. Here at Craftsman Construction we know your house is more than a building, it is your home. Our passion is to make your home everything you ever dreamed it could be for your family. From the beginning we ask you lifestyle questions. We learn how your family lives in and around your home. If there are any special needs like ageing in place or special needs for handicapped family members. Understanding your wants needs and desires leads to a design that fits your lifestyle now and in the future. Craftsman Construction Specializes in Design Build Projects with an emphasis on energy conservation. Craftsman Construction builds environmentally friendly and energy efficient homes for the new millennium.Craftsman Construction transforms home environments for middle and upper income clients, so families can live, work and play according to their lifestyle. We are unique in the building industry because we enrich the lives of families we work with thru our Design Build Process. Creating the custom home of your dreams requires a tremendous amount of forethought and effort. Architectural design, engineering, permitting, selection of materials, and the actual construction process is overwhelming for most people. This is why Craftsman Construction is more than just a builder. We offer all these services under one roof; this ensures that your home is delivered on time, within budget, and with an unmatched level of craftsmanship. Every component that goes into a Craftsman Construction home has been thoroughly researched, tested and selected for its ability to contribute to the overall integrity and value of your home. We search for the best and most efficient products by attending national home building trade shows. When we find a unique product that offers benefits to our clients, we implement them in the construction of your new home or remodeling project. "We stand behind our work" a common statement by our competitors, but this is built into our culture. Craftsman Construction offers a unique approach when it comes to home construction. We manage the process by being completely hands-on, so no detail from foundation to roof is overlooked.

Services Provided

Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Barn Design & Construction, Building Design, Custom Home, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Restoration, Log Home Construction, New Home Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Homes, General Contracting, Whole House Remodels, Design/Build, Winery Construction, Brewery Construction

Areas Served

Aldie, Broad Run, Bull Run Mountain Estates, Gainesville, Haymarket, Marshall, Middleburg, New Baltimore, Rectortown, Stone Ridge, The Plains, Upperville, Warrenton, Amissville, Bealeton, Calverton, Casanova, Hume, Jeffersonton, Midland, Opal, Orlean, Gainsville, Vienna, Vint Hill Farm Station, Manassas, Leesburg, Fairfax Station, Delaplane, McLean, Falls Church, Herndon, South Riding, Ashburn, Catharpin, Markham, Old Tavern, Linden, Front Royal, Wellington, Bristow, Ashville, Halfway, Bethal, Winchester

Awards

NAHB Certified Master Green Builder NAHB Certified Graduate Master Builder NAHB Certified Aging In Place Specialist Earth Craft Of VA Green Builder Energy Star Green Builder OSHA Certified Construction Safety Course BPI Certified Building Analyst BPI Certified Envelope Professional

28 Projects for Craftsman Construction

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Bentonville Custom Home

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CUSTOM HOME IN FRONT ROYAL

Middleburg Custom Home

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Residential Sports Complex

Shenandoah Custom Home

Complete House Remodel Front Royal

Custom Home In The Plains VA

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17 Reviews for Craftsman Construction

New River Woodworks LLC

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more than $100,000

Review for Jerry Jackness, Craftsman Construction Jerry was the contractor for our custom home located on the side of a mountain in rural Virginia. There were many unusual aspects to our proposed work: 1.Our construction location was 3 ½ hours away from where we lived, so we needed someone who would keep us informed and whom we could absolutely trust. 2. Construction Challenges: building area was cleared but steepness and septic location were problematic. There was not much space for staging of materials. The access to the house was a very long and steep gravel driveway. 3.We were looking for a contractor who could design/build based on a very specific set of owner drawn plans, which included priorities of aging in place, low energy use/decreased carbon footprint as well as a wood masonry fireplace with specific foundation needs. 4.We were looking for a contractor who would take us to a certain point in construction, then allow us to finish the house (Bill is also a contractor). In many ways, Jerry’s work exceeded our high expectations. He offered clear design ideas that enhanced our vision of the house. He used the program Builder Trend that gave us day-to-day reports on work completed, with photos to document the work (total number of photos eventually exceeded 1000!). He was always available by phone, and always on the job site when subs were working. When problems were encountered (think: ROCK and MUD – 2018 was one of the rainiest on record), he worked through these, with a dose of good humor to carry us through. We totally trusted that the work he did was of the highest quality and was absolutely to code. He took a difficult site, challenging conditions, unique design parameters and created a beautiful, energy efficient house. Thank you Jerry! We would unconditionally recommend that you consider Craftsman Construction for your building needs. The Craftsman Construction website states: “Our obsessive drive for quality and our ‘every detail matters’ attitude makes us an elite contractor for homeowners that have higher expectations.” We certainly found that to be true! Jerry can provide you with our contact information should you wish to contact us. Dianne & Bill Lacy

September 6, 2019

Kirk

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more than $100,000

Throughout the building of the new facility at Paradise Springs, Craftsman Construction was a pleasure to work with. With such a unique project and building, it took a company that really knew how to piece together so many aspects of our needs to deliver a final product that is both a showpiece and a functional facility for producing our product. With a talented team, no request was too much for them to handle. The project was delivered on time and within budget. Furthermore, the follow up response of the owners in wanting to make sure everything functioned as it was suppose to was phenomenal. Craftsman Construction takes great pride in their work and it showed with our project. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality build. In a time where many contractors are trying to maximize profit, even if it means compromising quality, Craftsman Construction delivers and will not steer you wrong. Today, we host thousands of guests a month whom enjoy both the quality surroundings and the wine which was produced all in our new facility. Kirk CEO, Paradise Springs Winery

December 25, 2017Last modified:March 11, 2019

M Stephens

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$50,000 - $100,000

It was my pleasure to hire Craftsman Construction for structural modifications and repairs to my 250 year old Northern Virginia home in preparation for a metal roof installation. The house had an old, poorly installed cedar shake roof over several additions of varying quality, both factors contributing to significant deterioration of soffit and fascia sections all around the house. Additionally, I wanted two large ill-fitting dormers removed that were not part of the original roof before the new standing seam metal roof was installed. The Craftsman Team took time to understand and adopt my vision and gain an appreciation for the old structure. Their proposal was prompt, complete, and accurately characterized the phased plans we discussed. I was impressed with how the team attacked the work in their site preparation phase by first staging tools and equipment that would be needed. The work then began as scheduled with tremendous progress being made each day, despite the difficult to reach, awkward, high locations of the problem areas. The dormers were removed flawlessly, old timbers and windows preserved, and the roof patched and structurally reinforced. Daily, Jerry would take time to discuss the progress, challenges/discoveries, and next objectives. The site was kept meticulously clean, with all tools and materials secured at the end of each day. The new carpentry was expertly painted, a new window installed, and spray foam insulation applied to the repaired attic spaces. The house was now ready for a new roof and already looked better than it had in many years. I also asked Jerry to provide proposals for several other exterior and interior renovation projects and am looking forward to seeing more of their craftsmanship applied to this old house. I very highly recommend Craftsman Construction for any residential construction project – it will turn out better than you can imagine!

December 21, 2017

ann_williams31

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$10,000 - $49,999

Jerry undertook 3 specific projects for us - a porch enclosure, well house and refitted a garage. He did an excellent job and was a pleasure to work with. He kept to budget and time period. We were highly satisfied.

November 24, 2017

Lisa Bennsky

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more than $100,000

OUR ADVICE TO YOU >> HIRE JERRY, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! My husband and I were young and naive when we met with Jerry and one of his longtime craftsman and made the horrible mistake of not hiring him on the spot! He gave us clear guidance, upfront expectations on budgets/time and provided us detailed, informative tours of his current projects in various stages of completion. Both were gorgeous and mirrored what we would have hoped for our own future home, but in our haste we didn't heed his wisdom. We have since built a home, but alas it is still in stages of incompletion 4 years later! Don't make our mistake - all local contractors are NOT equal!!!

November 8, 2017

Alexander Jeffries

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more than $100,000

I have worked with Jerry and his Craftsman Construction Company for over ten years. As an Architect, I find his work excellent on on time. I will continue with him and recommend his to any one. He is always more than willing to follow up on any problem and to solve problems.

October 20, 2017

M Stephan

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more than $100,000

Our family of wineries has used Craftsman Construction for a major build from the ground up (complete, fully functioning winery), a total renovation (converting an old agriculture building into a winery) and quite a few smaller builds and renovations. These guys are quality all the way. In our experience, they get the work done on time, they are in constant communication and they are completely transparent when it comes to costs. Our buildings have been built to last and exceed our original vision when it comes to beauty, quality and unique features that enhance functionality. We have zero regrets and would recommend them highly.

October 20, 2017

Comment from Craftsman Construction:

Thanks for the great review, you guys are the best. looking forward to the next project.
Take Care,
Jerry Jackness, President
Craftsman Construction

Larry Smoot

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Top notch organization... They do what they say they are going to do when they say they are going to do it. You need a quality, dependable Contractor the THEY ARE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!!

November 28, 2016

eackerman43

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$50,000 - $100,000

I can recommend Craftsman without reservation. They were reliable: came when they said they would and did what they said they would do. They also were detail-oriented: they wanted to make sure my wife and I would be happy with the result, so they paid attention to the little things. We have been very pleased with the result. I would use Craftsman again, without question. Eric Ackerman, Arlington, VA

January 26, 2016

Jeff Rice

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more than $100,000

Craftsman Construction put new cedar siding on the house as well as remodeled the kitchen and three bathrooms. They also painted the house inside and out and added a new deck on the rear of the house as well as a new porch on the front and a new driveway. We are very please with the work and will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for work to be done to their home.

December 29, 2015

F Jeepgirl219

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more than $100,000

June 26, 2013 Jerry Jackness is an incredibly capable builder who is curious to new ideas and approaches. He generously pulls from years of experience and his continued education in green building techniques, to offer as many viable and interesting possibilities as possible to the homeowner. Besides this obvious dedication and know how, Jerry is a pleasure to work with, always calm and good natured. He keeps the job moving with a dose of humor and the love of building. I can recommend Jerry Whole Heartedly to anyone interested in building a home that rivals all others. Roberta F.

July 19, 2013

krdelaplane

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$50,000 - $100,000

Dear Jerry, I appreciate the fine work you and your team provided in renovating our deck and completing the repairs and upgrades you provided for our home. You might recall I started with a contractor supplied by the "big-box home improvement" store to renovate our large deck. After ordering the material and paying for 50% of the planned work, the big-box store home office reviewed the scope of the deck renovations and decided they could not take on such a large project and unilaterally decided to cancel my contract ! It was under these circumstances that you were recommended to me. Your team did a fabulous job removing the old deck surface, which covers a large area given that it runs the width of the house in the back and the length of the house on the south side. Your attention to detail on helping me pick the right deck material to cover the span of the supports and providing extra bracing at the railing post mounting points avoided problems of which I was otherwise unaware ! We enjoy the new deck daily. The installation of replacement siding boards on the old cedar siding, the installation of the two new double pane entry doors, the replacement of the screen door damaged by high winds and the final coats of new paint have really revitalized and beautified our custom house. I'd be happy to recommend you and Craftsman Construction to potential customers. Sincerely, Kevin R. Delaplane, VA

June 25, 2013Last modified:June 25, 2013

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8 Comments

Commented: Help! Which exterior???If the shutters are just for show consider leaving them off. They never look right when they are just for show.

May 30, 2013 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Tricky floors...That is one of the most interesting floors i have ever seen, wish it was in my house

May 12, 2013 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Please help! I would so love to redo this UGLY fireplace made of brickHere is a really ugly fireplace that we converted. The finished product is slate tiles and a mantle kit that i modified.

October 15, 2014 in Design Dilemma

Commented: KITCHEN CABINET DESIGN PASS THRU TO DINING ROOMI would try and center the sink base cabinet on the window opening. After the other base cabinets are installed, draw a plumb line from the side of the base cabinet on the left of the window. Now dete...

April 22, 2012 in Design Dilemma

Commented: where is the entry to the balcony?what r pocket doors?Pocket doors are doors that slide into the wall

April 2, 2012

Commented: Painted Interior Doors with Stained Trim ?I have all stained trim and doors in my craftsman style home with painted windows. I love your idea of painting the doors and staining the trim, but you need to be careful here. The trim in the pictur...

March 30, 2012 in Design Dilemma

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