An industry leader in high-end luxury home building, Reel Homes has earned many happy clients via its quality workmanship, attention to detail, and on-time commitment.
Eric and Chris at Reel Homes took great care in constructing our home. They used high-quality materials and paid attention to detail throughout the process. For example, they paid special attention to insulation and duct work to avoid extraneous heat loss.
They were very responsive to our questions and explained our options in a straightforward, non-salesy way, which we liked. There was no BS. Eric and Francine were always available to answer our questions and address our concerns.
They were fast. The project was completed on the early end of their estimate, despite battling delays from the pandemic. There was continual progress through the project, no gaps where the house was sitting there with no work being done on it.
Overall, we were very happy with the quality of construction, communication skills, timeliness, and customer service of Reel Homes. They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with our new home. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build a new home.
“After interviewing several custom builders, we chose to build with Reel Homes based on our engagements with owners Eric Binkowski and Chris Wirth, their team, and walking through their finished homes. From the moment we met with Eric at one of their completed properties we knew we were on the right path in finding a company to build our dream home. Eric provided us with a great walk through, answered all our questions, and even was willing to proactively walk lots prior to us acquiring one and give us insight and guidance. The contract and price process couldn’t have been simpler, throughout the entire process there were no surprise expenses and any potential changes that may of impacted costs were communicated well in advance.
Transitioning from the contract, design, and selection phases with Eric to the build process with Chris was seamless and proved that they as owners are in lock step with one another to deliver for their clients. Building in the middle of the pandemic could have easily made our experience very stressful and difficult, however Reel Homes never allowed that to be the case throughout our entire build process. They always proved time and again throughout the process that they were extremely proactive in all aspects of the build process, any delays (our experience being supply chain related) were always communicated and mitigated to ensure our home was delivered as close to anticipated as possible.
Eric, Chris and their team are extremely approachable and transparent in all aspects of the process from design to final walk through. The team at Reel went above and beyond to make sure every detail was done to perfection and delivered a final product that we are extremely proud of. Their attention to detail stands head and shoulders above their competition, coupled with their consistent professionalism and you cannot go wrong working with them. We would happily recommend Reel Homes to anyone looking to build a custom home.”
“We recommend Reel Homes without reservation. Their workmanship is top tier with attention given to detail and quality.
After researching larger builders with their cookie cutter approaches and other smaller custom builders, Reel Homes was chosen because of their flexibility, value, straightforward approach, and in-person review of some of their other completed projects.
The team is incredibly responsive throughout the process and because you are dealing directly with the owners a majority of the time, there is quick resolution to questions or issues. Francine (the office manager) was a huge help to us throughout the whole process, and the design team led by Christina was a real pleasure to work with. They understood our vision and helped create it balancing that against budget. They also helped manage our anxieties about all of the choices we had to make!
The builder delivered our home ahead of our original schedule despite the virus outbreak and concerns about impacts to supply chains and workers. We love our home and we are so happy that we made the decision to go with Reel Homes!”
“Chris and Eric at Reel Homes always exceeded our expectations, which were already quite high at the start of our project. Choosing to build a house was hands down our biggest financial decision, and represented something we had worked many years to be able to do. We had met with all of the best builders in Vienna and Northern Virginia. However, Chris and Eric were far above the best with their responsiveness, organization, and level of craftsmanship. They were flexible at our budget and extremely patient in helping us to understand the process. We ultimately rebuilt on our own lot, but before making this decision they went out of their way to help us compare and critically evaluate other lots in the area.
Reel Homes are true custom builders who, in collaboration with their amazing engineers, enabled us to develop a unique design, again something that differentiated them from other builders. This was crucial to our project as the first new construction within a neighborhood HOA. Building a house was incredibly intimidating to us at first, and we knew we needed to trust Reel Homes because we knew we had no idea what we were doing. Throughout the process, they were honest and generous, with character and integrity. They were always a step ahead, on time, on schedule. Their craftsmanship is second to none, in large part because they practically live at the job site during construction six days a week, directly supervising the work and ensuring it meets their meticulous standards, all the while communicating the progress with the homeowners. Working with their team of designers was fantastic and helped us to put the perfect finishing touches in the house within our budget. The process itself is fascinating and really a lot of fun, truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we would do it again in a minute. We cannot recommend them more highly and would be happy to speak to any prospective homeowner facing a similar project.
Thank you Chris and Eric for our dream home!”
“Thank you for our beautiful home, it turned out great! You guys made building a house as seamless as possible, which most people dread about. It was wonderful working with you both!”
“The Reel Homes team did an amazing job building our custom home in Fairfax County, which was completed in May 2020. Our search for the right builder had included larger regionals with “on your lot” programs down to small design/build firms. We felt Reel was the “Goldilocks”–an established builder with tons of experience but small enough that we’d receive personalized attention and highly customizable, luxury features. The best thing about working with Reel was dealing directly with the builders/owners, Eric and Chris, who are highly responsive and genuinely care about their customers/product/reputation. This was our first custom/new construction home. Though we have great luck, it was clear to me that external factors (weather, permitting, COVID) have the potential to really impact a project. I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way than to have access (and continuity) to deal directly with the owners through the whole process – from contract through warranty. Thanks Reel!”
“As a first-time custom home builder, I had an idea of what I wanted, but Reel Homes’ Eric B. and Chris W. made it a reality! They patiently guided me through the process, provided good advice and suggestions, Our accommodated and changes in design. Couple that with the affordable pricing, and they totally exceeded my expectations. All of my friends and family have been “wowed” by the house, and I absolutely love it! Thank you, Reel Homes, for my beautiful new home!”
“We are loving our beautiful new home by Reel. The layout is perfect for our family, as we worked with Reel to design exactly what we wanted by modifying one of their existing plans at no additional charge. We were turned off to other design/build firms that wanted us to watch videos about their building process or attend “open houses” — before we could even talk to a representative. The owners of Reel met with us in person right from the beginning and entertained our many questions. From planning to completion of construction, at every step of the way, we were in direct contact with Reel’s owners, Chris and Eric, who always responded to our questions and issues in less than 24 hours. And we were able to make beautiful selections for the interior and exterior of the home.”
“While the construction process is invariably stressful and trying at times, we could not be happier and would recommend Reel to other families looking to build a forever home.”
“Eric and Chris are professionals who are passionate about their business and about the end product they deliver to their clients. Home building is never an easy process but I can’t imagine that it could have been much easier than when we worked with Eric and Chris. All the people at Reel Homes, including Amy and Mark, all of whom we worked with closely, really seemed to care about our project and helping us make our dream home a reality. We are absolutely thrilled with the quality of work on our new home and have received many compliments from friends and family. I would not hesitate to recommend Reel Homes to anyone looking for a quality builder and a personalized experience!”
“After vetting multiple builders, we opted to go with Reel Homes based on the outstanding quality of their work product and predictable “lump sum” pricing model. The customer service that we received throughout the entire process was excellent. Reel Homes was very meticulous, and always went above and beyond to ensure that even the smallest details were not overlooked. We couldn’t be happier with our new home!”
“Having our home custom built was the last thing in our minds mainly due to an aunt’s past experience with a builder. Then we just happened to find Reel Homes online so we took a chance. We were not wrong to do so because they made the whole process a breeze. Eric was at the site early every day making sure everything was done right and addressed all of our concerns and questions. They held our hands right from the beginning up until moving in. Whenever we had issues thereafter, they readily took care of it, no questions asked. We would definitely continue recommending Reel Homes/Eric and Chris to prospective clients looking to build or renovate their homes.”
“Ryan and I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful job you did on our home!! During this process, many people (family and strangers included) asked us our opinion about this process and about Reel Homes. And time and time again, we expressed how happy and proud we are that we selected Reel Homes!! Your work is exceptional, you and your team are easy to communicate with (and answer any and all of our questions/concerns), and in our personal opinion, Reel Homes absolutely is in a league of their own. We have received numerous compliments on the house already and we have seen many many people stop in front of the house (marveling at your craftsmanship). We thank you for making this process enjoyable and stress-free. This is our first house and we will always look back with fondness and appreciation for Reel Homes. (Thanks for making our first house into a Reel Dream Home!!!)”
“We wanted to thank you for making our dream home a reality! Choosing a custom builder to construct our home was a very daunting task; we talked to over six custom builders over a two year period and after speaking with Eric and Chris, we knew that Reel Homes would be the one! From the start, we felt a sense of comfort and trust in you and as the project went underway, we were convinced that we made the right decision. Your willingness to work with us and accommodate our needs was priceless. Your effort to keep us informed throughout the building process was much appreciated … It truly takes someone who knows what they are doing and who enjoys it to take an empty lot and turn it into a beautiful home, both inside and out. There is no question that we would recommend Reel Homes to anyone who is looking to build their home!”
“We contacted Reel Homes to do a 4 car garage (with living space above) addition on to our home in Chantilly. The home itself was only a few years old so we were worried about keeping the look consistent with the neighborhood. In other words, we did not want it to look like an addition. Reel Homes had their architect come out and work with us to match some of the existing features of the main home so that it would not stand out. We were still nervous when construction began but Chris and Eric were always there to put us at ease. We are so happy with the extra space and storage we now have. We get compliments constantly from neighbors and a few of them have begun talking to Reel Homes about doing the same thing. Thanks again.”
“Our experience with them was wonderful. They were very accommodating to the changes that we made to their existing floor plan. A lot of custom builders were less willing to make the amount of changes that we asked for. These guys finished the house in nine months which was kind of unheard in this area. It was a good deal.”
“We had worked with a larger builder that claims a custom home experience, but working with Chris and Eric showed how inaccurate that claim was. We were able to build a home that really met our needs as a family, and the quality in workmanship and detail was at a completely different level as well. Everyone at Reel Homes guided us through this daunting process and worked with us each step of the way. We were able to provide as much or as little input as we wanted and the result is a home we truly love.”
“Eric and Chris did a great job on the workmanship and design in remodeling our home. We love the way our new kitchen and bathrooms look. They were always the first ones at the house every day and the last ones to leave. We loved working with Reel Homes and we would never consider using anyone else on future projects.”
“We were very nervous going into the building of our dream home. Eric and Chris did a great job of explaining and making us feel comfortable during every stage of the process. We interviewed a number of builders and Reel Homes seemed to always be the one that was there when we had a question. They understood and listened to our needs and completely committed themselves to our home. We actually became friends during the process. Looking back, we wanted a custom builder to build our dream home; we didn’t realize we had the very best custom builder. We would absolutely recommend Reel Homes to anyone.”
“Building our house with Reel Homes was a great experience. They made building so easy and painless by minimizing all the stress and struggles that come with building a new home. From start to finish, each question and concern was answered in a way that allowed us to rest comfortably knowing everything was under control. After seeing the final product, it is clear that Reel Homes is a top-of-the-line company that builds beautiful homes … There is no question in our minds, we would use Reel Homes again and highly recommend them to other people considering building a new home. We appreciate the professionalism, the promptness, and most of all, the quality of their product.”
“With lots of concerns and worry about unknowns to build a house, we are so happy to have Reel Homes take it over and build it from A to Z. Attention to details, good quality works and instant response to our questions are very satisfactory. Reel Homes fulfilled its promises in a timely fashion without surprises or being over budget. If I build another house in the future, Reel Homes will be my first choice again. Thanks a lot, Chris and Eric.”
“We’re so appreciative and fortunate to have had you build our dream house! The house is beautiful inside and out and beyond our expectations. I know all my research vetting out multiple builders has proven worthwhile and I’m so excited to move in now. You both have been more than fair, always honest, and so attentive to our concerns that I pass your names around anytime I hear someone wants to build. We really can’t say enough to express how stress-free and seamless you’ve made this entire experience for us…Your patience and attention to everything has given us a lot of reassurance which is quite priceless when you’re building a dream home on a budget. Our good friend who is an inspector for Arlington County, and whose opinion we take seriously, also recognized your fine and quality work when walking through the house – which says volumes for the both of you. Thank you for your professionalism, expertise and care!!”
“I chose Reel Homes, quite honestly, on a hunch. I had been doing research online, looking at the websites of various residential builders in the NOVA area, and when I came upon the Reel Homes website, there was something about their home designs and architecture that really spoke to me. When I contacted Reel Homes, I was very impressed with Eric Binkowski, as he was the only builder that I spoke with who asked if I wouldn’t mind providing the address of where we wanted to build, so he could send his Site Engineer out to the lot to determine if they really could build the kind of home I described on that particular lot. I liked how honest he was, and how he didn’t just say, “Sure! Sure! We can do it!” without fully considering all aspects and whether or not it truly was feasible. Finally, after meeting Eric in person to discuss my project in further detail, I knew I had found my builder. He listened carefully, offered thorough guidance and insight, and was completely honest about timelines, budget, and any concerns he had about making my dream home a reality.”
“I had heard so many nightmare stories from others who had built a custom home, and they warned me to be prepared to hate my builder! With trepidation, I kept waiting for that moment to come … but it never did. Everyone I worked with at Reel Homes was so accommodating, patient, informative and cooperative in answering all my questions through each step of the process – from designing the floor plan, to selecting the finishes, to meeting with the Site Engineer from time to time on site during the construction phase. The fact that they allowed us to go on-site during the construction, rather than wait until the house was ready for occupancy, really spoke to how open and receptive they were to their client’s input – as well as to how they had nothing to hide!”
“Overall, my experience with Reel Homes was an exceptionally positive and satisfying one, as their quality work and exemplary professionalism is bar none. I would recommend Reel Homes without hesitation to anyone looking to build a home in the NOVA area, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with each and every Reel Homes employee again.”
