About Us

Blacksmith Custom Builders was founded in 2016 in response to Fredericksburg's affordable housing shortage, driven by the town’s unique tourist economy. 

The mission is to create affordable homes for local workers, including firefighters, teachers, and service industry professionals, offering stylish, modern homes that don’t compromise on quality or budget.

Maria's husband already had a remodeling company in Fredericksburg and was a skilled seasoned carpenter with expansive knowledge of each phase of home building. His background included 27 years of building production homes as a project manager, and it just made sense to start building homes using the ingenuity of production combined with custom features and style to build a home that was both tasteful and fiscally responsible. 

Blacksmith Homes remains 100% woman owned. 

Maria has years of experience designing custom doors, door hardware and managing custom door & window companies. She’s owned two companies and possesses experience that allows her to work closely with clients using her design skills while making the client feel relaxed and comfortable with their decisions and selections. 

At Blacksmith Custom Builders, transparency and fiscal responsibility are top priorities. Each home is meticulously estimated down to the dollar before any contract is signed, ensuring clients receive the best value with no unexpected budget surprises. Maria remains dedicated to the first-time home buyer experience as well as the seasoned home buyer and looks forward to working closely with each client to achieve the most beautiful, charming and practical ‘Dream Home’ possible.