Most builders use the cheapest floor system that passes code. Here is what Spartan Homes does instead, and why you will feel the difference at your first holiday party.
We’ve written before about how we build beyond building code and we’ve put together a maintenance guide for new homeowners. But here’s what we’ve never talked about directly: how those two things connect. A home that lasts isn’t just about what a builder puts into it. It’s also about what the homeowner does after they
After 45 years combined in this industry, we’ve seen just about every way a home can go wrong – and honestly, some of the most valuable things we know didn’t come from classes or certifications, they came from watching what happens when builders take shortcuts or skip steps that seem small at the time but
We get it – during your walkthrough, we throw a lot of information at you. Probably too much to absorb in one sitting. That’s why we put together this guide: so you have something to reference when you’re standing in front of your HVAC unit six months from now thinking “what did Eric say about
Here’s something most homebuyers don’t realize: building code is a D-minus. It’s the bare minimum a builder must do to pass inspection. It doesn’t mean your home is comfortable. It doesn’t mean it’s efficient. It just means it won’t fall down. At Spartan Homes Inc., we’ve never been interested in building to the minimum. After
One of the first questions we hear from clients at Spartan Homes Inc. is “How long will it take to build my home?” It’s a fair question, and one that deserves an honest answer. The short answer: most custom homes in Virginia take 10-14 months from breaking ground to move-in day. But the full timeline,
Building a custom home at Lake Anna is a dream for many, but choosing the right partner to bring that dream to life is the most important decision you’ll make. The builder you choose will determine not just the quality of your home, but the experience you have over the next 12+ months. At Spartan
Lake Anna is Virginia’s largest freshwater lake! It’s 13,000+ acres with over 200 miles of shoreline across three different counties. It’s a popular place for people who want to build a waterfront home and still be driving distance from Richmond, Charlottesville, or Northern Virginia. We’ve been building custom homes at Lake Anna for over two
After twenty years in the home building business, I get asked a fair amount why I still bother with all the extra classes, certifications, and webinars. The vast majority of it isn’t strictly required to do the job. People wonder what the personal motivation is for not just resting on my laurels after two decades.
Introduction Building a custom home at Lake Anna feels a little different than building anywhere else. You’re not just putting up walls and picking finishes. You’re choosing a lifestyle on the water, figuring out how you want to spend your mornings, your weekends, and your summers for years to come. Lake Anna has its own