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Straight answers about building and renovating in Northern Virginia, from two brothers who do it every day.
No trends, no fluff, no "10 stunning kitchen ideas." Real local numbers: what things actually cost here, how long permits actually take, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. The kind of answers we'd give you over coffee.
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What Building Permits Actually Cost in Arlington, VA in 2026 and Why They're Rising
Building permits for a new Arlington home now run $32,000–$35,000 — up from under $20,000 in December 2024 — and LDA review can add 12 weeks before you break ground. Real numbers from our recent projects.

