
Bluewater Building Company builds custom homes throughout Hampton Roads, from Williamsburg to the Southside. As a family-operated Class A contractor with more than 20 years of experience, Bluewater is committed to building high-quality homes with thoughtful design, lasting craftsmanship, and honest guidance from start to finish.

















Bluewater Building Company is proud to be locally recognized as a 2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine Best of Readers’ Choice Bronze Award winner for Best Home Builder. This honor reflects the trust of our community and our continued commitment to building high-quality custom homes throughout Coastal Virginia with craftsmanship, integrity, and attention to detail. From concept to completion, our team is grateful to serve homeowners across Hampton Roads and beyond.
Posted on Google Michael NTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Enjoying the new space, especially the kitchen. Appreciated the friendly and professional crew.Posted on Google Kyle STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easy to work with. Quickly gets jobs done in the correct way.Posted on Google Taryn cTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very friendly professional and fast !Posted on Google Terry STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are very pleased with the home we recently built with Bluewater Building Company. James builds a quality home and takes pride in his work. He is open to new design ideas and makes them happen. He dealt effectively with our community's Homeowners Association and the Architectural Review Committee. The carpentry team was very skilled and creative. His Project Manager secured the best pricing for our design choices and helped resolve any design challenges. We are very happy with the home Bluewater delivered.Posted on Google Brian LTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James and Bluewater were awesome to work with. we had multiple extensive steps in our project, which all got completed professionally and in a timely manner. would recommend.Posted on Google Eric STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James and team exceeded expectations with our renovation. On time and delivered. Highly recommend!Posted on Google Vince PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bluewater Building Co. was very knowledgeable and transparent regarding the work that they estimated for me. They performed quality work at a fair price. I will employ them again when I have work that's needed in the future. Highly recommend.Posted on Google Stephen PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love our new construction home built by Bluewater Building Company. James was easy to work with. He communicated well with us and sent photos and some video updates which was especially helpful since we did not live in the area during the building process. House construction (framing) was completed very quickly! In fact, total construction time was less than 10 months. There was an issue with getting power to the property, otherwise the house would likely have been delivered early. Custom built shelves and closets were top notch, as were the custom handrails on the staircase. Smooth as silk. Post move-in completion of punch list items took a little more time than we expected, but still 5 stars overall! If I needed to build another new house, I would certainly choose James with Bluewater Building Company to build it for me.Posted on Google Jan STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you James and Bluewater Building Co.for helping us with the remodel of our “new“ home. James gave us a lot of great advice and was incredibly knowledgeable and could answer all of our questions. He worked hard and made sure everything was just how we wanted it. We love our new home. Thank you James and Bluewater! Happy new year!Showing our latest reviews










Building a custom home should feel clear, organized, and personal from the start. At Bluewater Building Company, we begin with site planning and grading, then move through plumbing, drainage, foundation work, framing, wrap installation, roofing, cladding, windows, doors, and interior completions. From paint and trim to finishes and appliances, each phase is carefully managed with attention to detail and communication along the way. Once the final walkthrough is complete, we hand you the keys to a home built around your vision, your selections, and your lifestyle.
Step 1: Intro Consultation
We begin with an initial consultation to review your overall scope of work, goals, budget expectations, and general project workflow. From there, we provide an estimate based on the anticipated scope and direction of the build.
Step 2: Contract, Selections, and Draw Schedule
Once the basic terms are agreed upon, we prepare a formal contract that outlines the projected start and finish dates. We also create a detailed selection sheet that itemizes every part of the build, along with a draw schedule so you know exactly when payments are due and how much is required at each stage.
Step 3: Construction Begins
Once everything is approved, our skilled team gets to work building your home. Throughout the process, we keep you updated, informed, and involved so there are no surprises.
Ready to start planning your custom home? Reach out through the form below or call (757) 524-0090 to connect with our team. We’ll review your goals, answer your initial questions, and help you take the first step toward building a home designed around your vision.