The firm
The right builder makes the difference between a house and a home.
What sets Apollo apart starts with something most builders don't talk about: we genuinely care about every client and every project we take on. That care shows up first in the planning stage — getting the budget right, setting honest expectations, and mapping out exactly what the construction process will look like before a single nail is driven.
We stay conscious of the budget and schedule throughout, while still honoring what custom building actually means: the freedom to make it your own. And the quality of the finished work is backed by a project manager who isn't just coordinating from a distance — he's hands-on in the work itself.
A message from the owner
Why I started Apollo Builders.
I started in the business working for my father — a custom home builder for over thirty years who knew every aspect of the trade and held every project to the highest standard. That mentorship shaped everything. Setting out on my own, I took on work across the country and around the world: a casino buildout in Antigua, historical church restorations in New York City, interior renovations in Beverly Hills for Keith Barish, the film producer behind Planet Hollywood. When I came back home to Northern Virginia, I brought all of it with me. That was 37 years ago.
I started Apollo because of what I watched my father do — build homes the right way, every time. I wanted to bring that same standard to custom homes, renovations, and additions here in Northern Virginia. I saw that this market would always need a builder who refused to compromise on quality, and I believed I was the right person to be that builder.
When you work with Apollo, you're a priority — not just a project. Every client we take on comes with a commitment: on budget, on schedule, and in honest communication from start to finish. That's not marketing language. That's the standard I hold this company to.
— Scott Kestner, Founder
Scott Kestner · Founder, Apollo Builders
What we stand for
Three things every Apollo project commits to.
01
The standard
doesn't move.
“I never cut corners on the communication or the quality of work performed.”
Those are the two things that matter most to a client — and the two things most builders quietly sacrifice when a project gets tight. At Apollo, they're non-negotiable.
02
Real service,
not lip service.
“My clients deserve the customer service that has been lost in most industries today.”
That means being available when you call, being honest when things get hard, and treating your home — and your investment — with the respect it deserves.
03
Your home.
Not ours.
“A great home should be individualized to each client — that's what makes it great.”
Anyone can build a house. We build yours — every decision made around your land, your life, and your vision from first site walk to final walkthrough.
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