Updated: May 12, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
5605 HOLLY RD, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
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Classic Design Builders Construction
Since 1986, Classic Design Builders has constructed new residential homes throughout the Hampton Roads area, including Virginia Beach. Founded by David Slawson, a lifelong Virginia Beach resident, and later joined by Joe Hanley as partner in 2000, the company brings over four decades of homebuilding experience. Slawson holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Flagler College and has a background in construction entrepreneurship, while Hanley is an Old Dominion University graduate with expertise in management, construction, land development, and real estate appraisal. Classic Design Builders is recognized for its award-winning work, having received multiple Stanley Awards for Best Design and Craftsmanship, Best Outdoor Living, and Best Kitchen Design. The company has collaborated with the same tradespeople for over 20 years, supporting consistent quality across projects. Adaptation to evolving building codes, technologies, and energy innovations is emphasized in their approach. Classic Design Builders primarily serves families seeking custom homes in the Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads area.
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Classic Design Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (757) 431-1518
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Address: 5605 HOLLY RD, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Classic Design Builders Virginia Beach
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Classic Design Builders has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Classic Design Builders has worked on at least
13.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Classic Design Builders mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $21,120. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Classic Design Builders
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Replace simple shed door with new framing wall to support new door building has 8 units at this time only units 142 144 148 152 will be replaced
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
2025-BDCA-22729
Status:
filed
Fee:
$76
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence slab attach garage media room covered porch 3br 3bth
Valuation:
$324,600
Permit #:
BLD-RES-2021-01726
Status:
complete
Fee:
$354
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace simple shed door with new framing wall to support new door building has 8 units 126 128 130 132 134 136 138 140 will be replaced
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
2025-BDCA-24193
Status:
filed
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace simple shed door with new framing wall to support new door building has 8 units 117 119 121 123 125 127 131 129 will be replaced
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
2025-BDCA-24190
Status:
filed
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plantation-mia2200-sb-flgar-15 slab-fl garage 4br 2.5bth
Valuation:
$404,400
Permit #:
BLD-RES-MDL-2020-00465
Status:
complete
Fee:
$277
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Model 2000-12 slab foundation attached 2-car front load garage front porch
Valuation:
$266,500
Permit #:
BLD-RES-2019-00014
Status:
complete
Fee:
$317
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence 2012 usbc - noise test prior to co *as built w lot grading prior to co* noise test downloaded 3/4/2019 asbuilt approved per dowens 3/19/19
Valuation:
$184,150
Permit #:
2018-BDRN-04767
Status:
complete
Fee:
$505
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**single family residence – r7.5 **2021 vrc **5b construction **fire separation > 5ft ***sound test required prior to final inspection as persuant to vrc r333
Valuation:
$251,760
Permit #:
2025-BDRN-20435
Status:
filed
Fee:
$656
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
One condo building with 8 condo's with differnet address
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-BDCN-25239
Status:
triage
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2515 deals creek ct lot 08 swan model
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-MDL-REQ-2025-00279
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling **noise test prior to co per plan** noise test downloaded 11/20/2017
Valuation:
$184,000
Permit #:
2017-BDRN-13697
Status:
complete
Fee:
$501
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New sf 2012 usbc - classic design builders tyler model
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
2018-BDRN-25957
Status:
complete
Fee:
$451
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building addition and or alteration residential
2024-07-21
Finish existing room over garage
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
2024-BDRA-07208
Status:
complete
Fee:
$152
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence 2012 usbc - noise test prior to co *as built w lot grading prior to co*
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
PR07359
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof over existing patio 12 x 12
Valuation:
$5,700
Permit #:
BLD-RES-2020-02390
Status:
complete
Fee:
$83
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building addition and or alteration residential
2023-11-05
Addition to the garage
Valuation:
$21,120
Permit #:
2023-BDRA-17528
Status:
complete
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New sfh as-built is required to show lot grading before final co
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
PR09873
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Lot 25 blk j westonia - plantation-mia2200-sb-flgar-15
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-RES-2020-03646
Status:
complete
Fee:
$30
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Lot 25 blk j westonia - plantation-mia2200-sb-flgar-15
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-RES-2020-03645
Status:
complete
Fee:
$209
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building addition and or alteration residential
2018-01-21
Inground pool as shown on site plan
Valuation:
$32,316
Permit #:
2017-BDRA-02615
Status:
complete
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Classic Design Builders License info
Verified License
| License # | 2705127606 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Residential Building (Rbc), Commercial Building (Cbc) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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105
BuildZoom Score
294
Permits
- Building permit records show that Classic Design Builders has worked on 294 permitted projects.
Classic Design Builders Employees
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Dusan Cvjanovic
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