New Construction Homes with a Personal Touch & Personal Service

What Sets JDW Construction Apart

Whether you need a larger home for your growing family or it’s time to downsize, you’ve decided you want to build a new home. However, you don’t want a cookie cutter house or corner-cutting workmanship. And you certainly don’t want the hassle, lack of communication, and dragged out timelines that can sometimes accompany the building process.

With JDW Construction, you don’t have to worry about those issues. We take pride in our craftsmanship, building quality new construction homes for homeowners who are looking for unique design details to match their family’s needs. We also seek to create a meaningful working relationship with our clients built on frequent communication and attentive customer service. We are approachable, responsive, and hands-on throughout the entire project.

Our Mission

JDW Construction LLC is a family owned business building quality new construction homes with a personal touch. Our goal is to provide added value through our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and collaboration with our customers.

A JDW home is for people who desire more than just an average cookie-cutter house; it is for discerning homeowners who desire unique design details and superior craftsmanship. Whether we build a custom home or add distinctive touches to one of our models, our motto is the same; to build a home we would be proud to live in ourselves!

Core Values

  • Consistent Communication

  • Added-value Features/Unique Selling Points

  • Personalized customer service

  • Timeliness

  • Safety

  • Collaboration

  • Relationship

Our Mission

JDW Construction LLC is a family owned business building quality new construction homes with a personal touch. Our goal is to provide added value through our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and collaboration with our customers.

A JDW home is for people who desire more than just an average cookie-cutter house; it is for discerning homeowners who desire unique design details and superior craftsmanship. Whether we build a custom home or add distinctive touches to one of our models, our motto is the same; to build a home we would be proud to live in ourselves!

Core Values

  • Consistent Communication

  • Added-value Features/Unique Selling Points

  • Personalized customer service

  • Timeliness

  • Safety

  • Collaboration

  • Relationship

Meet the Owners

Doug and Joyce have been married for seven years and currently live in Culpeper where they built their current home in 2019. They have both lived in the Piedmont area for many years; Doug since high school, and Joyce since 1991.

Doug worked as a mechanic in a family owned shop in Warrenton his entire career until starting JDW Construction. He has built and raced cars most of his life and still enjoys his two 1967 Camaros.

Joyce was born in northern Virginia and has lived in Colorado, Oklahoma, and in other parts of Virginia. She got her real estate license in 2001 and has been with RE/MAX Regency in Warrenton her entire career. Her experience in real estate and understanding what buyers are looking for in a new home compliments Doug’s natural building ability and experience to create a dynamic husband and wife team!

About JDW

Doug and Joyce formed JDW Construction in 2016 as he was transitioning out of the auto mechanics field. It was a natural transition for him and with Joyce’s career in real estate, they combined their experience and passion for new homes to form their company.

The name of the company stands for Doug’s initials (first name is John) but he jokingly says the “J” stands for Joyce! They acquired their first lot and began building the first house in the spring of 2017. They lovingly name most of their models after their grandchildren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our floor plans page to explore the various models we offer. We can also consider making modifications to any of our existing plans.

We are happy to review any plans you already have or have seen online and explore the possibility of building that plan.
A “spec” home is a “speculative venture” for a builder because it is a home that is built before it is sold. Typically, the home is either complete or near completion when is it sold and there is very few, if any, options the purchaser can select.
You do not need a construction loan if you purchase one of our “spec” homes. If you want us to build on your lot, whether it is one of our models or your plans, and you are getting financing, then you would need to obtain a construction loan. We have lender partners that we are happy to refer you to.
We do not give a cost per square foot estimate because there are many factors to consider when bidding a project. We are happy to discuss this question as it relates to one of our models or a plan you have.
It typically takes 4-5 months from the time permits are issued. It is best to plan for at least 6 months from obtaining permits due to weather and other unforeseen issues. Contract times may vary depending on our current projects.

JDW Construction provides an insurance-backed structural warranty from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW), the industry’s leading structural warranty provider, on every home we build. Learn more here.

From time to time we do have lots, but typically we only purchase lots when we plan to build a spec home.

Yes, we are happy to explore building on your lot.

We do not currently do remodeling.

What Our Clients Say

“Joyce and Doug Wilson are two of the best in the business. The best part about the whole process was that we never felt like clients working with a contractor. The way they communicated along with the frequency of communication (both over the phone and in person) made us feel like family with a shared goal. Leah and I are forever grateful to have had them build the perfect house for us and our family. Thank you Joyce and Doug for being the people you are and operating your business the way you do.”
The Pearson Family, Culpeper, VA
“My wife and I had been contemplating downsizing from our large two-story house to something smaller and easier to maintain, we happened to stumble on this nice one-story three bedroom house built by JDW Construction Co., we were immediately struck by the wonderful layout and the quality of workmanship. We purchased the home as soon as we sold the old one, and we can both say we’re very happy with our decision. The open layout of the kitchen and adjoining great room with its beautiful fireplace have been perfect for even large family gatherings, the bedrooms are all very roomy too. The quality of construction is excellent and has brought many compliments from all our visitors. I will also add that the owners Joyce and Doug Wilson are a pleasure to work with, they’ve been very attentive throughout the process before and after the sale.”
The Anderson Family, Culpeper, VA
“We started looking for home builders in the Culpeper / Madison area back in 2019. In April 2020, we found Joyce and Doug Wilson at JDW Construction, LLC in Culpeper and the story / construction of ‘One Tree Manor’ began. From the start, we were impressed with their team work, craftsmanship, attention to detail and their great communication throughout the process. We are a lifelong Realtor and a Contractor, and our standards were high, but they met or exceeded our expectations. Even with Covid19 restrictions and material shortages / delays, they had our new home finished in early November. We can’t thank them enough for their hard work and now a great friendship.”
The Martins, Culpeper, VA

“In July we took delivery of our new design/build custom home by JDW Construction, LLC.  Working with JDW, Joyce and Doug, was a wonderful experience from the direction they gave on the architect, to the positioning of the house on the property and throughout the construction phase.  Doug’s attention to detail was exactly what we were expecting.  Sometimes things look good on paper and then there is realty in the field.  Whenever there was something that needed to be addressed, Doug took the time to call, discuss via phone or on-site to ensure we were happy with any modifications needed. Throughout the work Doug managed all the sub-contractors very well and ensured at the end of the day the worksite was clean and ready for the next day’s activities. In working with Joyce with the interior finishing was also a great experience. Joyce pointed us to the cabinet vendors, carpet, granite, tile, hardwood, lighting and even the siding and shingle distributors. Joyce provided the guidance we needed which was a tremendous help in our decision making.

Our experience was absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. This is truly a rare experience in today’s construction world. We would highly recommend them if we were to start all over again!”

Charles & Tabitha Perryman, Culpeper, VA

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