Who SB Builders and Construction Is
SB Builders and Construction Inc. was founded in 1998 in Fairfax, Virginia by Bob, who has run the company as an owner-operator for over 25 years. What started as a focused residential construction operation has grown into a full-service Class A licensed and bonded general contractor serving homeowners and businesses across Fairfax County, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. The company has completed hundreds of projects across that span, from single-room bathroom renovations and basement finishing jobs through full home renovations, second story additions, new custom homes, and commercial construction and tenant improvement work. Through all of it, the core operating model has not changed: Bob is personally involved in every project, the crew is in-house rather than subcontracted, and the work does not leave the job site until it is done correctly.
Credentials, Affiliations, and Industry Standing
SB Builders and Construction holds a Class A General Contractor license in Virginia, carries full general liability and workers' compensation insurance on every project, and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating. The company is an NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) member and an NVBIA (Northern Virginia Building Industry Association) affiliate. These credentials are not simply badges on a website. They represent verified financial responsibility, demonstrated technical knowledge, a commitment to ethical business practices under BBB standards, and continuing engagement with the construction industry's professional community. Every project SB Builders takes on is permitted through the correct jurisdiction, whether Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, or another Northern Virginia or Maryland authority, and all work is completed to code and inspected before project closeout. The company also carries the appropriate Maryland contractor licensing for all projects in Maryland jurisdictions including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, North Potomac, Gaithersburg, and Rockville. This dual-state licensing allows SB Builders to serve the full Northern Virginia and greater Washington D.C. metropolitan region without restrictions on where projects can be taken on.
What Makes SB Builders Different From Most Contractors in Northern Virginia
Most construction companies in Northern Virginia operate by winning work and then subcontracting most of the actual construction to whoever is available. The general contractor becomes a coordination layer between the homeowner and a rotating cast of sub-trades who have no direct relationship with the client and no long-term accountability for the outcome. SB Builders operates differently. Our crew is in-house. The people who show up on your job site are SB Builders employees, not a subcontractor's crew assembled for the week. They have worked together for years and they build to a consistent standard because the same standard is expected on every project. Bob is on job sites. He is not managing from an office while a project superintendent runs the work. When you call SB Builders about a project, you speak with the person who will be accountable for it from start to finish. After 25 years of doing business this way in Fairfax County, the referral rate and repeat client rate at SB Builders reflects what that consistency produces: clients who trusted us once, came back, and sent their neighbors
What SB Builders Has Built Across Northern Virginia
Over 25 years of construction work in Fairfax County and the surrounding region, SB Builders has completed projects across every category of residential and commercial construction. The scope of this experience is what allows the company to take on complex, multi-trade projects that require coordination across structural, mechanical, and finish work phases simultaneously.
Residential Construction and Remodeling Services
On the residential side, SB Builders handles kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, full home renovations, new home additions including second story and master suite additions, new home construction and design-build projects, framing and structural work including load-bearing wall removal and structural repair, foundation construction, and exterior work including window replacement and siding. Outdoor structure projects include custom garage construction, breezeway construction, backyard cabanas, and English garden design and installation. The company also handles insurance repair for storm, fire, and water damage across Fairfax County and Northern Virginia.
Commercial Construction and Specialized Projects
On the commercial side, SB Builders handles commercial construction including tenant improvements, office fit-outs, restaurant builds, retail construction, medical and dental office construction, and specialty commercial projects. The company's specialized construction capability covers complex projects that fall outside standard residential or commercial remodeling categories, including projects requiring engineering input, phased construction in occupied buildings, and multi-jurisdiction permit management. The Class A General Contractor license in Virginia, combined with the appropriate Maryland licensing, allows SB Builders to take on commercial projects across the full Northern Virginia and Maryland market without the project size or complexity restrictions that apply to lower license classifications.
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Licensed & Insured
Class A Contractor
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Serving Virginia, Maryland and DC
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Residential & Commercial
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Design Build/Custom Homes
How SB Builders Works With Clients
The process at SB Builders is the same for a small bathroom renovation and a full custom home build. It is defined by transparency at every stage, from the initial site visit through the final walkthrough.
Assessment, Estimate, and Project Planning
Every project starts with a site visit at no charge. We look at the existing conditions, discuss what you are trying to accomplish and why, identify any existing problems that need to be addressed before the work you want can begin, and develop a realistic picture of what the project will actually involve before producing any numbers. The written estimate that follows the site visit is detailed and line-item specific. It reflects the actual project, not a best-guess approximation designed to look competitive. What we quote is what you pay, and scope changes are documented and approved before work proceeds.
We manage all permit applications for every project that requires permits, track submission status, coordinate inspections at each required phase, and deliver a fully permitted and inspection-passed project at completion. Homeowners do not need to manage the permit process or appear at the county building department. We also offer flexible financing for projects of any size and any credit situation, because budget timing should not prevent necessary work from being done correctly.
Construction Execution and Project Closeout
Construction is managed by Bob directly, with consistent communication throughout so clients always know what is happening on their property and what comes next. There are no two-week periods of radio silence. If something unexpected is found during construction, the client is informed immediately and no additional work proceeds without their decision and approval.
At the end of every project, we walk the completed work with the client, resolve any punch list items before closing out, and deliver all permit finals and inspection records. The workmanship warranty applies to every project SB Builders completes, and if something is not right after completion, we return and fix it.
Once we decided on the scope of work, his installers arrived right on time and got straight to it. The quality of the work was outstanding—everything was done meticulously right the first time. All surfaces were square and flat, and the entire job was left spotless and clean. Best of all, there were no hidden fees, no surprise upcharges, and no unnecessary extras. Just honest, high-quality work at the price we agreed on.
My wife and I could not be happier with the final result. SB Builders exceeded our expectations in every way. We will definitely be using them again for future projects and will be recommending them to everyone we know.
The team is responsive, friendly, on time, diligent, and do great work. They listened when I had special requests and made changes to accommodate, doing it happily.
Have I mentioned how quickly they did the work? Essentially, just under three weeks. That includes demolition, buildout and finishing, and a final clean up from a cleaning company. The only delays were on our side because of fixture shipping delays, and they worked around it.
Bob is the owner and he’s responsive, knows his business, and is happy to work with clients to make their projects just right.
And finally, let me say that SB Builders is very competitively priced. Not only do you get quality work, you get it at great prices.
Just look at the finished projects! I could not be happier.
Bob always answers the phone (I’m convinced he doesn’t sleep!) and consistently goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done right. If you’re looking for a contractor who truly shows up, communicates, and delivers excellent work, Bob is the one. Highly recommend!
Frequently Asked Questions
About SB Builders and Construction
Considering SB Builders for your Fairfax County project? Here are answers to the questions clients ask most about our company, licensing, and process.
01 How long has SB Builders been in business in Fairfax, VA?
SB Builders and Construction Inc. was founded in 1998 and has been operating as a Class A licensed general contractor in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia for over 25 years. The company is owner-operated by Bob, who has been personally involved in every project throughout that span.
02 Is SB Builders licensed and insured in Virginia?
Yes. SB Builders holds a Class A General Contractor license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, the highest contractor classification in Virginia. The company carries full general liability and workers' compensation insurance on every project and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating.
03 Does SB Builders use subcontractors?
SB Builders uses an in-house crew for the primary construction work on every project. For specialty trade work that requires outside partners, we bring in people we have worked with before and trust, not whoever is available on a given morning. The project management accountability stays with SB Builders regardless of which trades are involved.
04 What areas does SB Builders serve?
SB Builders serves Fairfax County and all of Northern Virginia including McLean, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, Chantilly, Burke, Clifton, Springfield, Alexandria, Arlington, Annandale, Falls Church, Lorton, Dunn Loring, Fairfax Station, Sterling, Centreville, and Mt. Vernon. The company also serves Maryland including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, North Potomac, Gaithersburg, and Rockville, carrying the appropriate Maryland contractor licensing for all Maryland projects.
05 Does SB Builders handle both residential and commercial construction?
Yes. SB Builders is a full-service Class A general contractor handling both residential construction, including renovations, additions, new homes, and specialty outdoor projects, and commercial construction including tenant improvements, office fit-outs, restaurant builds, and specialty commercial projects.
06 What certifications and affiliations does SB Builders hold?
SB Builders holds a Class A General Contractor license in Virginia, carries full bonding and insurance, and is BBB accredited, NAHB affiliated, and NVBIA member. The company also holds the appropriate Maryland contractor license for Maryland project work.
07 How does SB Builders handle project pricing and change orders?
SB Builders provides detailed written estimates before any work begins. What is quoted is what the client pays for the agreed scope. If something unexpected is discovered during construction, the client is informed immediately and all additional scope is documented, priced, and approved before work proceeds. There are no change orders presented after work is already completed.
08 How do I get an estimate from SB Builders?
Call 703-625-0132, fill out the contact form on our website , or visit our office at 3701 Morningside Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031. Site visits are free with no obligation to proceed. We respond quickly, show up when we say we will, and give you a direct and honest assessment of your project.
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