Joy Design + Build

I bought a new home from Joy that was a tear down and replace. I primarily worked with Chris W on post-settlement customizations in Tandem with an interior design firm. Chris was outstanding in his timeliness, attention to detail and follow through.

Interior Concepts Inc. has had the pleasure of working with Joy Design + Build for many years on many homes, each unique and individual to the homeowner. Remarkably we partner as a team with the many talented professionals at Joy Design + Build in all aspects of the home building experience. Starting with the review of the architectural plan including electrical placement and specification and moving on to the selection of both interior and exterior building materials and color coordination. Joy Design + Build offers expert guidance directly to the homeowner or in tandem with the interior designer. Each project with Joy Design + Build is centered around an individual team, dedicated to listening to their client’s desires and the design professional’s guidance. The results speak for themselves: A well-designed home, both beautiful and functional, and to be enjoyed for many years.

It is such a pleasure working with Joy Design + Build. Our clients are high end and their expectations and style are easily accommodated by Joy's custom work and attitude that anything is possible. We like designing homes that are quite specific to our clients' needs and Joy has been able to achieve this time and again. I can't wait to work on another house together!

I have been working with John Joy and his team for over 10 years. We have worked on numerous homes together. John and his team have expertly built homes we have designed from as small as 2,600 s.f. to over 15,000 s.f.. Each project is approached with the same care and service. From helping locating the land to the concierge service throughout the construction process the Joy Design Build team is there leading the process. The Joy Custom Design Build team is set up to take the worry out of the custom home process. Well built homes and a team of experts that are easy to work with.

We are thrilled with our new home. The care and detail taken in creating our new house was impeccable. The suggestions from John and his team added to the overall project to create a stunning home. We wanted an open and stylish design with lots of functionality for a young family with active children. The communal spaces are light and free flowing. The flow from inside extends to the outside loggia, backyard and pool deck, giving the home the feel of an additional family room. Great workmanship was displayed throughout the build process. I would recommend John Joy and his team to anyone.

John and his team did a fantastic job on our new home build in McLean from start to finish. It was truly a custom build, and John made it easy by finding a great lot and providing unique ideas for the layout of the home and interesting features we hadn't even considered. Marc oversaw the construction day-to-day and was terrific at keeping us updated on progress, anticipating issues/questions, and bringing the project to completion on time and exactly the way we had hoped. Tara made the design selection process so easy, guiding us to items and features that she thought may match our style and giving us ideas on new and exciting features. It was a pleasure working with John and the entire team. We highly recommend Joy Design & Build! Andrew & Amanda

Great experience! We were looking for a lot in a specific area and John Joy found one for us in a few months. This was a 2nd custom home project for us, but wanted a completely different look. After seeing several Joy Homes and sitting with John and his design team with our ideas, we knew they were the right builder for us. Very nice team of people working together to create one of a kind custom homes. Their designer, Tara Richmond, was invaluable in assisting with our selections and timelines. She was our advocate, very professional and tirelessly helped us achieve our vision. She always has a smile on her face and is a true gem. Our project manager, Marc Shaw, kept things moving smoothly, could easily troubleshoot and was up for any design challenge. Anxious to move in before the holidays, Marc worked diligently with subcontractors to get our final permits in time and is always responsive. Feeling grateful to be in our beautiful new home with all our kids during this quarantine time.

We highly recommend Joy Design + Build for anyone building a custom home. Their dedication to a client's vision and high standard of craftsmanship is exceptional. From Land acquisition to initial concept and design meetings through construction, the Joy Custom Team has been very responsive. Tara and Chris are both very knowledgeable, professional and patient - truly a pleasure to work with. We are thrilled with our new home!

John’s credibility and contacts made our house possible! We bought a troubled lot, which the county had placed countless restrictions on. After our first meeting we knew that John was the man to take on our challenging lot and that he had the proven record to work with the county to build our dream home. John and his team worked tirelessly and creatively to find a solution to each dilemma that we faced. Their depth of knowledge allowed us to bring our vision to reality.

We were referred to John and his team by a colleague of my husband's. It's true what they say about the authenticity of a word-of-mouth referral. Like so many custom home clients, we came to the table with years of ideas, pictures and wishlists. Lucky for us, John and his team were undaunted. Chris, our project manager, listened closely and worked tirelessly to bring our vision to life. He advocated for us when he didn't have to and earned our unwavering trust. He was knowledgeable, accessible, responsive and patient. Every member of the Joy team seemed to care about the details (sometimes even when we were exhausted with them). And this attention to detail is evident at every turn of our home. We recommend Joy Design and Build without reservation and will be spreading the word to our colleagues and friends.

It is difficult to imagine a better custom home builder than Joy Homes. For starters, it is the ideal size for a custom home builder: big enough that they have experience with (and relationships with) all the trades, and have the leverage and scale to help hold down costs; yet small enough that is a highly personal and custom experience. In addition, every request (and there can be many during a custom build) was met with a "can do" attitude, as the company is genuinely interested in making sure that the customer is 100% happy. John, our project manager, Tim, and all the other members of the team were available literally any time to address any issue, small or large. In addition, while we enjoyed making many customized selections, it was also a pleasure NOT to have to make certain decisions. For example, we simply used the company's standard interior doors, windows, trim, etc. - and everything turned out extremely well. You do have to put in the work to build a custom home -- but as other commenters have noted, Joy Homes makes it about as easy as possible. This company gets my absolute highest recommendation.

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 the highest score, I would rate the Joy Company at 10 for both quality of work and client responsiveness. I therefore never hesitate to recommend them highly however large, complex and challenging the project

Joy Design & Build was a "Joy" to work with. They made the process as easy as possible. They built our home from the ground up and we couldn't be happier with the final result. The quality, the detail, the customer service were are unsurpassed. We would highly recommend them and would definitely call Joy for any future plans we may have.

I get to wake up every morning in my dream home. My husband and I had a vision of what our dream home looked like. We had pictures saved, boards on houzz and many pinterest boards. We were lucky enough to find Joy Design + Build to help make our dream home real. We worked closely with the team right from the start. They looked at land with us. They created the architecture plans we described. They helped us understand details we were new to in the home building process. They also helped find decor details we absolutely wanted in our home. They were invested in every last detail of our home. Even though our home is complete, they continuously check in to do any touch ups that is needed. We don't feel like our home was just a project for Joy. We don't feel like we are just a client. We feel like we are part of the Joy Design + Build family.

When selecting Joy to build our first custom home, we had done our homework and had high expectations. Incredibly, the Joy team exceeded those expectations. Tara Richmond, our design consultant, understood our vision and guided us through the process with the excellence that only comes from years of experience. Marc Shaw, our Project Manager, ensured the final product was of the highest quality and value. His expert craftsmanship and attention to the tiniest of details guaranteed a stress-free experience. I highly recommend Joy Design + Build for your dream home.

Joy Custom Homes was the right choice to design and build our home. John Joy and his team were personally involved in helping us make every decision from the placement of the kitchen island to the door knobs. People often comment on the quality and attention to detail in our home. Six and half years later, my house feels like new. Timeless design for today’s family, with the upmost attention to detail, quality, budget and timeline. My husband and I have happily recommended Joy Custom Homes with no hesitations.

Following our own careers in residential building, we chose Joy Design & Build to build our new home. The scope of this project demanded the experience, quality craftsmanship, and team work Joy's team provided. We appreciated all the creative looks and input. We truly love our home!

Joy Design's professional team assisted us throughout the design and building process. We appreciated their creative solutions and flexible approach in building a custom home. In the years since completion of our home, the team has continued to follow up regarding any maintenance issues in order to keep our home in excellent condition.

Probably the finest custom home in Mclean, and created from design to delivery by Joy Design. Seven bedrooms, too many baths to recall, five car multiple structure garage and elegant ceiling structures that are hard to forget once seen. Building supervisor Bob Kamphuis, who handled our construction, is a real professional with keen knowledge of all aspects of his craft, addressing issues as they would arise on the fly, and even taking on work by his own hand when needed. Highly recommended.

We built a house from the ground up with John Joy and his incredible team. It was our first build and we had small children. His team was fantastic because it included individuals like Tara and Chris. Each was able to hand hold us through the process. This kept us on track and focused on our goals and timeline. In the end, it gave us a spectacular house which was truly customized to our wishes and budget. John was able to deliver a very high quality house that is evident when you walk in.

Joy Design build was great to work with and helped me build my dream home! My ideas gathered over many years were all worked into this amazing home and the process was fun an enjoyable! I'm pleased with the follow through after moving in, and would highly recommend this company to those who have a strong idea of what they want to build!

Glad to find this hidden gem for my first custom home. I never thought of building a home from a scratch, however I do have a dream home in mind. Joy team gave us the opportunity to fulfill it sooner than later. The entire process is fun and easy. John has the big vision. Tara has the magic inside out. Chris has the project in control. Jason, Bob, Adam & Kristy make sure all details are in place. Everyone is all in to build a house we want. The house is simply but elegant. This is exactly what we wanted.

When we decided to downsize from our home in Mclean we wanted to find a place with a walkable lifestyle. After searching from Arlington to Reston we found the perfect location in a townhome next to Reston town center. Unfortunately it needed a lot of updating so we turned to Joy Design +build. Joy made it as effortless as remodeling can be. Tara, their in house design and selection expert, was instrumental in helping us narrow our selection down and came up with some terrific ideas and more moderate priced alternatives. Tim our project Manager kept everything on schedule as much as possible and came up with some creative ideas that really enhanced the project. He took all our concerns and requests to heart staying on many nights and weekends to get it just right. We are so pleased with Joy and would not hesitate to use them again.

After buying a large spec home that turned out to be less than we expected, we decided to forge ahead and build exactly what we wanted - or thought we wanted. Admittedly, the process was overwhelming. Yet, we ended up with a home that far exceeded our very high expectations. We are thrilled to entertain one or 200 in our new home, and we highly recommend the team at Joy to make your dreams come true.

Great work and very responsive and friendly. Any issues that arose were promptly resolved. I highly recommend this person and contractor.

We had the pleasure of building with Joy and were delighted with both the process and our finished home! We know so many people that were stressed during their custom build that we almost didn't consider it, but with the Joy team it was so enjoyable. We would build with Joy again in a heartbeat!