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EXCEPTIONAL HOMES. EXTRAORDINARY SETTING.

Custom Homes for a Better Life

For over 35 years, Cooper Contractors has been a custom home builder at Smith Mountain Lake. From lakefront homes to lake-area homes in Moneta, Huddleston and the surrounding communities, we design exceptional homes for the way you live, relax and gather for generations.
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life builds
better here

smith mountain lake
virginia

Custom Homes

Uniquely designed around your vision

Waterfront Expertise

Lakefront living, done right

Quality Craftsmanship

A reputation built on detail

A Local, Family Company

Deep roots at Smith Mountain Lake

FEATURED PROJECTS

Homes That Inspire

Every home we build is a reflection of our clients, our craft, and the unmatched beauty of Smith Mountain Lake. Explore our featured projects and see what’s possible.
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Sunset Point lakefront custom home at Smith Mountain Lake by Cooper Contractors

Sunset Point

Lakefront Custom Home
The Ridge modern lake home at Smith Mountain Lake by Cooper Contractors

The Ridge

Modern Lake Home
Timber Reach custom estate home at Smith Mountain Lake by Cooper Contractors

Timber Reach

Custom Estate

More Than Builders.
We're Your Neighbors.

OUR STORY

Three Decades at Smith Mountain Lake

Cooper Contractors is a family-owned and operated business with over 35 years of experience building exceptional homes at Smith Mountain Lake. Founded by Dennis F. Cooper, our company is built on integrity, quality craftsmanship and lasting relationships.

We work closely with homeowners, architects and trusted trade partners to bring your vision to life — and we’re on the job site, ensuring every detail is right.

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35+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
REFERRAL-BASED
A reputation we're proud of
LOCAL
Living and building at SML

Frequently Asked Questions

From our office in Moneta, Virginia, we build custom homes throughout the Smith Mountain Lake area, including Moneta, Hardy and Huddleston. Learn how we approach each project as a custom home builder at Smith Mountain Lake.
For more than 35 years. Dennis F. Cooper founded the family-owned company, and about ninety percent of our work comes from referrals by past clients. Read our story.
Yes. Our custom home portfolio includes lakefront and lake-area homes such as Sunset Point, The Ridge and Timber Reach, so you can judge the craftsmanship for yourself.
Lake lots are often sloped, wooded or on the water, and shoreline work is regulated by Appalachian Power. Local experience helps you plan for sloped lots, access and shoreline approvals early.
Call 540-721-4600 or send us a message. We will talk about your property, your ideas and your timeline, with no pressure and no obligation.

The process starts with your vision and your property. From there, it moves through design and planning, and then continues into construction and move-in. See how custom home design and planning fits in.

We build luxury custom homes, retirement and full-time homes, and vacation and weekend homes. In addition, we can talk with you about home remodeling at Smith Mountain Lake, home additions at Smith Mountain Lake and dock and outdoor living construction.