Custom Built Homes
On Your Lot or Ours.
Building Hampton Roads custom homes, renovations and additions since 2005.
View Our HomesDesign. Build. Live.
Tara Preston and Preston Homes build custom homes with quality workmanship, attention to detail and a personal touch.
Plan
We evaluate your lot, or help you find one, and talk through budget and must-haves.
Design
Choose a Preston plan or customize one to fit how your family lives.
Build
Hands-on construction with clear communication from permit to move-in.
The Cottages at Edinburgh
Our latest project in Chesapeake, VA, in the Edinburgh community, where Preston Homes has built for years, including Homearama showcase homes.
Explore the ProjectWhat Our Clients Say
“Our experience with Preston Homes was very positive”
Steve & LisaChesapeake, VA
“You are the very best builder that we could have ever hoped for.”
Doug & DorindaCustom home
“We can't thank Tara enough for the beautiful home that she designed and built for us.”
Stephen, Jenny, Kyle & MatthewCustom home
“Tara was committed to every detail and promise she made to us.”
Robert & PatriciaRelocated to Chesapeake, 2017
“Tara is the ultimate professional in homebuilding.”
Bryan & DonielleCustom home
“A builder who we now call a friend”
Brian & ShelleyCustom home
“It was a pleasure doing business with her.”
AliciaCustom home, 2008
“We are certainly not in any way disappointed and you won't be either.”
Emmett & Suzanne SmithCustom home
Meet Tara
Tara started in new construction in the real estate department of a local community bank, later worked as a mortgage loan officer, and always planned to become a custom home builder. She began by restoring older homes, and in 2005 expanded into land acquisition and development.
Common Questions
Can you build on my lot?
Yes. We build on your land or on one of ours. That is what “on your lot or ours” means.
What areas do you serve?
Hampton Roads, including Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and nearby communities.
Do you do renovations and additions?
Yes. Alongside custom homes, we handle renovations and additions.
How long does a custom home take?
TODO: typical timeline, e.g. 8 to 12 months from permit to move-in.
Do you offer a warranty?
TODO: describe warranty terms.
How much does a custom home cost?
TODO: price range or per-square-foot guidance.
Make It Yours.
Tell us about your lot and your dream home.