{"id":1438,"date":"2023-09-18T08:24:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/?p=1438"},"modified":"2023-07-10T10:27:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T10:27:43","slug":"residential-vs-commercial-construction-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/residential-vs-commercial-construction-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential vs Commercial Construction in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commercial vs residential construction may seem like an easy debate. If a company is renovating, it\u2019s a commercial project. If a private homeowner does them, it\u2019s residential. But what about when a private company does renovations for a residential project, such as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/condo-renovations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">condominium complex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or assisted living home?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Surprisingly, the regulations around gray areas like this differ from state to state. Based on our experience in Virginia (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton, to be more specific), here\u2019s what you need to know on construction regulations in your area\u2013and how to choose a contractor who understands these regulations so this is the last article you read on this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Residential Construction in Virginia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/admincode\/title18\/agency15\/chapter40\/section10\/#:~:text=%22Residential%20structure%22%20means%20a%20structure,dwelling%20units%20or%20a%20townhouse.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Virginia law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> defines residential residential structure as \u201cstructure consisting of no more than two dwelling units or a townhouse.\u201d Any projects done on these types of buildings are considered residential construction in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These projects can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Single-family homes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two unit home you intend to live in, with a tenant in the other unit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second homes or vacation homes, such as a beach house at Virginia Beach<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course, the multi-family homes area can get blurry and it\u2019s best to discuss your specific case with a local lawyer or contractor, as classifying the home as a commercial project may be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/is-a-business-renovation-a-tax-deduction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">better for your taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commercial Construction in Virginia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/admincode\/title18\/agency50\/chapter22\/section20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commercial construction under Virginia Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is defined as the \u201cconstruction, remodeling, repair, improvement, removal, or demolition on real property owned, controlled, or leased by another person of commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, and accessory use buildings or structures.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whenever a project is used for commercial purposes, it\u2019s considered a commercial construction project. Some specific projects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/norfolk-botanical-gazebo-norfolk-virginia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A gazebo in a public park<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/pursuit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A shoe store in the mall<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/mccormick-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spaces in office buildings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may also want to familiarize yourself with the difference between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/what-is-commercial-renovation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a new commercial project and a renovation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as many contractors specialize in one or the other. A new project will be building something from scratch while a renovation adds new life to a preexisting space. Specific types of renovation projects can include remodelings, build-outs, and repairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choosing the Right Contractor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that we\u2019ve covered the difference\u2013and why you most likely need to work with a commercial contractor, how do you choose the right one?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To start, make sure any contractor you decide to work with meets the following criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Completes the type (residential vs commercial) and stage (new or renovation) that your project falls under. It\u2019s also a good idea to check out their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">services page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, searching for the specific project type you need, such as a build-out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has a good track record and can show you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/pph\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">past projects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> they\u2019ve worked on that are similar to yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is familiar with the state and local regulations in your area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1231 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19A-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial construction\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19A-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19A-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19A-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19A-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/19A-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These three points are the basic criteria\u2013and you should look out for other traits before saying yes to the contractor. For a more complete guide to hiring the right commercial contractor, check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/good-contractor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">six signs you\u2019ve found a good contractor for your project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Navigating local and state regulations around commercial construction in Virginia can be tricky, but you don\u2019t have to tackle it alone. With the right contractor, you can care less about if you\u2019re meeting regulations and more about how your project builds the future of your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Carlton Building Services in Hampton Roads Virginia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carlton Building Services specializes in repairs, maintenance, renovations, remodelings and build-outs for a variety of clients in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake areas. We have years of experience handling projects in the retail, office, and healthcare space and would love to work with you on your next project!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn more about our services, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/pph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">past project highlights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/hire-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact Carlton Building Services to see how we can help with your next project.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial vs residential construction may seem like an easy debate. If a company is renovating, it\u2019s a commercial project. If a private homeowner does them, it\u2019s residential. 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