Built Different.
Northern Virginia's Standard of Excellence
Generation After Generation.
Northern Virginia’s multi-generational builder. Four generations of the Chamberlin family have built their name — and their reputation — into this community. We don't cut corners. We never have. Our quality is unmatched, and we can prove it.
Built on Legacy.
Driven by Craft.
The Chamberlin family has been building a lasting reputation in Northern Virginia for many, many generations — long before most of the region looked anything like it does today. Taylor's great-grandfather ran an electrical supply house in Clarendon, Virginia, alongside the father of Warren Beatty. From there, T. Barrett "Buck" Chamberlin Sr. led Delashmutt Associates, a respected land use and land planning firm, developing a professional fluency in how land gets entitled, planned, and developed.
In the late 1980s, Buck and his son T. Barrett "Barry" Chamberlin Jr. co-founded The Barrett Companies — and have since delivered well over $200 million in upper-end homes, custom residences, multifamily projects, and commercial developments across Northern Virginia. Barry remains Founder & CEO today.
Now Taylor Barrett Chamberlin leads as President alongside his brothers Milton and Brad — and Barry is still very much in the mix. Growing up, one phrase was repeated so often it became the family's creed: "You're building a reputation, not a business." All three brothers still live by it.
"You're building a reputation, not a business — and reputation always comes before profit."
A Family Built
Into This Community.
The Barrett Companies didn't start in 1987. The Chamberlin family has been building a lasting reputation in Northern Virginia for many, many generations.
The Chamberlin family's construction roots in Northern Virginia run deep — long before most of the region looked anything like it does today. Taylor's great-grandfather ran an electrical supply house in Clarendon, Virginia, alongside the father of Warren Beatty. Northern Virginia was their home, their community, and their business long before The Barrett Companies existed.
Buck led Delashmutt Associates, a respected land use and land planning firm. The family developed a professional fluency in how land gets entitled, planned, and developed — knowledge that would prove invaluable when the next generation entered real estate development.
Father and son co-founded The Barrett Companies in the late 1980s. Buck brought his land planning expertise from Delashmutt Associates. Barry brought the vision. Together they built a company that has since delivered well over $200 million in upper-end homes, custom residences, multifamily projects, and commercial developments across Northern Virginia. Barry remains Founder & CEO today.
Taylor Barrett Chamberlin leads as President, Milton Chamberlin as Partner, and Brad Chamberlin oversees all field operations and project management as VP of Field Operations — with their father Barry still very much in the mix as Founder & CEO. Three brothers, their dad, and Buck's legacy behind them. The same creed runs through all of it: you're building a reputation, not a business.
The Premier Multi-Generational
Builder in Northern Virginia.
There's a widespread assumption in the market that new construction is new construction — that one freshly built home is essentially the same as another. It is not. Four generations of the Chamberlin family have built in this market, and that kind of legacy shapes how we build today: most builders don't last long enough to build that kind of standard, because they don't build for it in the first place.
We do the right thing on every project, no matter what it costs us. That's not marketing language — it's the standard Barry set in 1987, the standard Buck held him to, and the standard Taylor, Milton, and Brad refuse to compromise on today.
Every Service.
Barrett Quality.
From a kitchen remodel to a full commercial buildout, the same four-generation standard applies to every scope of work.
Custom Homes
Bespoke residences from architectural planning to final finishes. We manage every detail in Great Falls, McLean, and Arlington.
Kitchen Renovations
Full kitchen transformations — cabinetry, countertops, appliances, plumbing, electrical — on schedule with minimal disruption.
Additions & Renovations
Primary suite additions, basement finishes, sunrooms, and full-floor remodels that blend seamlessly with your home's existing architecture.
Detached Garages & ADUs
Architect-designed detached garages, carriage houses, and ADU / in-law suites with workshop space, EV charging, climate control, and finished interiors.
General Contracting
Bathroom remodels, interior makeovers, and any scope — handled with the same professionalism as our large-scale projects.
We Buy Lots
Looking to sell your land in Great Falls, McLean, or Arlington? We are active lot buyers — receive a fair, fast offer directly from a local builder.
Tenant Buildouts (TI)
Office, retail, and mixed-use tenant improvements across the Northern Virginia corridor — Tysons, Ballston, Rosslyn, Crystal City, and Reston. Corporate documentation and AIA billing.
QSR Buildouts
Fast-casual and quick-service restaurant construction from raw shell to opening day. Brand standards, commercial kitchen specs, and compressed QSR timelines.
Commercial Qualification
Class A Virginia Contractor License · Bonding up to $5M · Fully insured · AIA documentation · Experienced with national brand standards and CBRE/JLL preferred vendor programs.
Built With Pride.
