About

RCCH



We approach each project with passion.



Your home is your sanctuary, and our greatest
joy is helping you create that unique, safe
space

full of personal details through a
process that is

stress-free. Start your custom home build today!

 
 

 Our Approach

What sets River City Custom Homes apart is our dedication to detail. We have created a streamlined system that has proven to be less stressful, more efficient, and truly enjoyable for our clients. Our process takes every aspect of building your home into consideration including YOU. We value quality over quantity and take on a limited number of homes each year so that we can give you the best building experience possible. We don’t strive to be the biggest home builder - we strive to be the best.

 
 
 
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Design + Planning

Every project starts with a great design. Whether you choose from one of our River City Series custom floorplans or bring your own plans, we’ll discuss every aspect of your layout to make sure it works for you and your family.

  • At our design meeting we’ll review your floorplan and any changes you may want to have made, as well as pricing and lot selection.

  • When you’re ready, you’ll sign off on the contract.

  • Our draftsman then completes custom drafts of any design changes we made during our meeting and we present you with those for your final review and approval.

  • Your Buildertrend app is set up and you’re provided a customized sample box and selection binder to help you with finish decisions.

 
 
 

Selections

Choosing interior and exterior finishes can be overwhelming, but we make it stress-free for you by providing you with customized samples and the Buildertrend app, which helps you organize all of your choices, and keeps everyone on the same page with selections.

  • Make your finish selections and input them into the Buildertrend app.

  • We monitor all Buildertrend input to ensure it is communicated to our whole team as well as our vendors.

  • Pricing, quotes and receipts can all be accessed from within the app, but if you have any questions during this process, we’re always here to help.

 
 
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Building Phase

Our building stage is made more efficient by front-loading all the decision making and using the Buildertrend app to cut down on communication gaps and errors. During this time we’ll use the app to send you weekly photos and updates so you can see exactly what progress has been made on your home.

  • A pre-construction meeting is held before we break ground, and everything is laid out on paper to ensure there are no errors or oversights.

  • Weekly progress pictures and quality checks are provided by our team as we manage the construction site each day.

  • At your request, we can meet you and your family for any site visits - we know it is exciting to see it all come together!

 
 
 
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Home Orientation + Warranty

We want you to feel comfortable in your new home from day one, which is why we provide critical post-construction services including a home orientation and a one-year warranty during which we’re always available to you for questions or concerns.

  • We provide an in-person home walkthrough orientation so you know where everything is and how everything works, and if there are any issues, we can identify them together.

  • We’ll work with you to make sure all lender paperwork is ready for your closing and we’ll also provide warranty paperwork at this time.

  • You can continue to use your Buildertrend app to submit any warranty claims during the first year you live in your home.

  • Now it’s time to enjoy your new home!

 
 
 

River City Custom Homes is a small, locally owned business that is proud to call Richmond home. We have never aimed to be the biggest builder in town - just the best. Our small but mighty team is a big part of what sets us apart. We all strive to provide the best customer service experience because we are your neighbors and we care deeply about our community. Learn more about each amazing team member below.

Our Team

 
 
 
 
 

Daniel Sowers

Owner

Danny was born into 3 generations of home builders and land developers and grew up in the construction industry. After graduating JMU in 2007, he found his true passion - custom home building and design. He started River City Custom Homes in 2013 and turned his passion into a profession.

 
 
 

Katie Bresnahan

Vice President

After earning a BA in Theatre from the University of Richmond and her MBA from Virginia Tech, Katie spent 10 years as a management consultant. In her consulting career, she specialized in Strategic Communications and Business Process Reengineering and now brings that expertise to River City Custom Homes.

 
 
 

Greg Farr

Project Manager

Greg is the third generation in his family to build custom homes. He got his start sweeping houses and cleaning up job sites for his grandfather and his dad. He has worked his way through the construction industry, learning as much as he could along the way. Every day, Greg looks forward to building the best home he can and making his dad and
grandfather proud.

 
 
 
 

Stephanie akers

Office Manager

Stephanie started her accounting profession in the auto industry in 2007 while earning a BS in Accounting. She performed as a financial controller for 4 years before moving into the custom home industry where she enjoys the River City team’s family atmosphere.

 
 
 

Darrell Branch

Draftsman

Darrell has always been involved in some fashion of construction throughout his life with helping his father and grandfather with remodels or repairs to eventually changing floor plans of homes that he was having built. He has been drafting residential homes professionally since 2007. He takes pride in each and every one of the homes he designs as if he was building the house for himself.

 
 

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Ryan Klink

Estimator

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TORI RINKER

Office Assistant

 
 
 
 

Field Team

 
 
 
 
 
 

COLIN KING

Superintendent

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ANDREW NUNNALLY

Warranty

 
 
 

KRIS CLARK

Warranty

 
 
 
 
 

Sales Team

 
 
 

Susan Stynes

Sales Manager

With over two decades of experience in the real estate industry, including a wealth of knowledge in new construction, Susan is your trusted guide in the journey to your dream home. Her extensive expertise is dedicated to every home transaction, whether you're building your ideal home or selling an existing one. Susan is here to simplify the process, ensuring your home goals are the top priority. You can relax and enjoy peace of mind knowing that she's by your side, making your home-building journey a smooth and fulfilling experience.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Awards

 

Richmond Parade of Homes 


2015 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen

2015 Parade of Homes Best Bath

2015 Parade of Homes Overall Gold

2016 Parade of Homes Best Bath

2016 Parade of Homes Overall Silver

2018 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen - Unfurnished

2018 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen - Unfurnished

2018 Parade of Homes Best Bath - Unfurnished

2018 Parade of Homes Overall Gold - Unfurnished

2019 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen - Unfurnished

2019 Parade of Homes Best Bath - Unfurnished

2019 Parade of Homes Overall Gold - Unfurnished

2019 Parade of Homes Overall Silver- Furnished

2021 Parade of Homes Overall Silver - Furnished

2021 Parade of Homes Best Bath Gold - Furnished

2021 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen Gold - Furnished

 

Richmond Homearama


2016 Richmond Homearama Gold Award - Master Suite

2017 Richmond Homearama People's Choice Silver Award

2017 Richmond Homearama Builder's Choice Bronze Award

 

Best of Houzz


2016 Best of Houzz: Design Award

2017 Best of Houzz: Design Award

2018 Best of Houzz: Design Award

2019 Best of Houzz: Design Award

2020 Best of Houzz: Design Award

2021 Best of Houzz: Design Award

Other Awards:


2021 Virginia Living Magazine - Top Home Builder

2022 HBAR Mame Award Winner - Best Digital Advertising (Video)

 
 

See what our wonderful clients have to say about their experience with River City Custom Homes.

 

 
 
 

Ready to start the process?

Let’s talk about making your dream a reality.