Christopher Companies
Building in Prince William County, Fairfax County, part of the greater Fredericksburg, Virginia area
A Northern Virginia builder and land developer active since 1974, offering single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and on-your-lot building.
A five-decade Northern Virginia builder and developer with townhomes, condos, single-family homes, and on-your-lot programs.
Who Are the Christopher Companies?
The Christopher Companies is a privately held homebuilder and land developer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Oakton, Virginia. The company designs and builds single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and mixed-use properties, and has served homeowners across Northern Virginia for five decades, earning recognition including Builder of the Year from the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association.
Its current Virginia footprint is concentrated in Northern Virginia, with activity in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, including the Alexandria area. The company also offers a Build On Your Own Lot program across Northern Virginia for buyers who already own land.
On Barbara Jennings' working builder list, The Christopher Companies is listed as active in the region. Community availability and service areas vary by phase and lot, so confirm the current communities with the sales team or ask Barbara.
Price Positioning
A five-decade Northern Virginia builder and developer with townhomes, condos, single-family homes, and on-your-lot programs.
Is Christopher Companies active in the Fredericksburg VA area?
Yes. Per Barbara Jennings’ local new construction builder lists, Christopher Companies is active in Prince William County, Fairfax County, part of the greater Fredericksburg, Virginia area she covers for new construction buyers. Community availability, phases, and incentives change often, so confirm what is currently selling with Barbara or the builder before you tour.
Ask Barbara About This BuilderChristopher Companies Communities in Our Service Area
The Christopher Companies build across Northern Virginia's most established counties. Here is where the product fits on Barbara's local builder list.
Prince William County
The Christopher Companies is listed as active in Prince William County on Barbara Jennings' local new construction builder list, offering single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Current communities and phases change, so ask Barbara for the latest list before touring.
Fairfax County
The Christopher Companies builds across Northern Virginia with activity documented in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and the Alexandria area. Availability varies by phase and lot, so confirm the current communities with the sales team or ask Barbara.
Some communities sell through phases quickly and availability changes often. Details here reflect research at the time of writing; always verify the current phase, inventory, and inclusions directly with the builder's sales team.
What to Know Before You Buy
Practical guidance on design centers, customization, warranties, inspections, financing, incentives, and timelines for this builder.
Register your buyer's agent before the first visit
The sales representative works for the builder. Register your agent before your first contact so you are represented from the start, at no cost to you as the buyer.
Know the product type and its fee structure
Single-family, townhome, and condominium purchases carry different HOA and condo fee structures. Ask exactly what the monthly fee covers before you compare monthly costs.
Understand the on-your-lot program
If you own land, review the feasibility work performed before the contract: zoning, well and septic, utilities, grading, and permitting all shape both the timeline and the final budget.
Ask for the all-in price
Lot premiums, structural options, upgrades, and closing costs all move the final number. Get a written all-in price before comparing against other builders.
Track the phase releases
Northern Virginia communities sell through phases quickly. Have your pre-approval ready and your wish list prioritized so you can act when a phase opens.
Plan independent inspections
Schedule a pre-drywall inspection, a final walkthrough, and an 11-month warranty inspection before the one-year workmanship coverage expires.
Timelines vary by product and phase, from faster townhome closings to longer single-family builds. Confirm the estimated delivery date in writing.
Questions to Ask Before You Buy with Christopher Companies
Bring this checklist to your first conversation with the builder's sales team. Each question protects a different part of the deal, from pricing and the contract to inspections and the warranty.
Which product type is selling in this community: single-family, townhome, or condominium?
Each product carries a different price, fee structure, and set of rules, so know what you are actually buying.
What is the all-in price, including lot premium, options, and closing costs?
The base price is only the starting point, and the true number is what your budget needs to match.
What is the monthly HOA or condo fee, and exactly what does it cover?
Monthly fees belong in your full housing budget, and coverage differs meaningfully between products.
What is the expected delivery date, and is it in the contract?
A written date with clear provisions protects your lease, rate lock, and moving plans.
What incentives are available, and do they require the builder's preferred lender?
Incentive value is real, but the full package should be compared against an outside pre-approval.
If I build on my own lot, what feasibility work is done before the contract?
Zoning, well and septic, utilities, and grading shape both the timeline and the final budget.
Which design center selections are standard, and which cost extra?
Knowing the menu before your appointment keeps the upgrade total inside your budget.
Can I bring an independent inspector for the pre-drywall and final walkthrough?
Staged independent inspections protect details that warranty coverage may not reach.
What does the warranty cover, and when should I schedule the 11-month inspection?
Virginia's standard new home warranty has hard deadlines for workmanship items.
How have earlier phases in this community held up?
Completed phases nearby give you a real sense of the neighborhood's long-term value.
Bring Barbara with you. On-site sales representatives work for the builder, not for you. Barbara Jennings is an independent buyer's representative who works with all builders, helps buyers understand pricing, and negotiates on their behalf. Her representation costs you nothing as the buyer.
Christopher Companies in Your County
Explore new construction in the counties where this builder is active on Barbara's local builder list, or browse the full county guides.
Christopher Companies FAQ
Where do the Christopher Companies build?
The Christopher Companies build across Northern Virginia, with activity documented in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, including the Alexandria area, and offer a Build On Your Own Lot program for buyers who own land.
What type of homes do they build?
The company builds single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and mixed-use properties, so the right question is which product type is selling in the community you are considering.
Do I need a buyer's agent?
Yes. Register your buyer's agent before your first visit. Your agent reviews fees, incentives, inspections, and the contract on your side, at no cost to you as the buyer.
How does building on my own lot work?
The company offers a Build On Your Own Lot program in Northern Virginia. Confirm what feasibility work, zoning review, and utility planning are completed before the contract, and how allowances are handled.
What should I check about HOA and condo fees?
Ask for the current fee schedule and exactly what it covers. Monthly fees belong in your full housing budget, and covenants belong in your lifestyle fit.
Still have Christopher Companies questions?
Barbara Jennings is an independent buyer's representative who works with all builders across the region, including The Christopher Companies. She helps buyers compare product types, fees, incentives, and the contract, and negotiates on their behalf. On-site sales representatives work for the builder, not for you, so contact Barbara at (540) 840-1133 or book a consultation before your first visit.
Barbara Jennings · REALTOR® · 0225179074 · VA · eXp Realty
Navigating a Christopher Companies Purchase?
If The Christopher Companies are on your list, Barbara can help you compare product types, fees, and incentives across Northern Virginia communities, and negotiate on your behalf.
Barbara Jennings, REALTOR® with eXp Realty, is your local new construction advocate. She helps buyers across Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Orange, Prince William, Culpeper, King George, Caroline, and Fairfax compare builders, negotiate incentives, and move through the buying process with confidence. Her representation costs you nothing as the buyer.