The custom home building process can be stressful and overwhelming when you dont work with the right team. But undertaking this adventure with a talented team of designers and builders under one roof as you will with a custom home design/build company the process becomes more efficient, more enjoyable, and ultimately, will result in a dream home that you will be happy to live in for years. The custom home companies on this list combine the services of top-notch architects and high-end general contractors to turn drawings and plans into gorgeous homes, within your budget and timeline.
So If you decide to go the route of a design/build firm, sometimes referred to as master builders, we have you covered. We researched thousands of options to come up with this list of the best full-service custom home builders in the country. So whether you are building a contemporary beach home on Californias coast, a ski home in the mountains of Colorado, or a classic cabin in the forests of Vermont, you will find a qualified firm on this list that can help you with your new home project.
About our methodology: We considered thousands of professionals while making this list. In addition to professional associations, we heavily weighed recognition the firm has received in the form of awards and press, any prestigious clientele they have worked with, whether or not they collaborate with other top industry professionals, such as interior designers, and what areas they work in, the more exclusive and high-end neighborhoods having greater influence. We also took into account the value of the projects they undertake, years in the business, customer reviews for quality and service, and range of services offered.
If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builders license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding systemto get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.
Website | 251.980.1902 | 24693 Canal Rd, Suite B, Orange Beach, AL, 36561
J.L. Loper Construction Company has built a reputation as elite custom home builders throughout the Gulf Coast of Alabama for over 35 years. They are particularly known for building high-end, custom waterfront homes that are as unique as the clients who live in them. Not surprisingly, J.L. Loper Construction Company has been named The Best of Orange Beach, AL for 7 consecutive years. This design/build firm has been published in Mobile Bay, The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, Custom Home Magazine, and Coastal Lifestyle. Their elegant homes project a timeless beauty that surpasses the expectations of their homeowners, reflecting their individual personality and lifestyle down to the smallest details. J.L. Loper Construction Company strives to create innovative homes that seamlessly fit into the land and surrounding environment, with unparalleled quality.
Website | 907.357.6006 | PO Box 873148, Wasilla, AK, 99687
Husky Logwork has been expertly constructing log homes in Alaska since 1985. All of their homes are custom designed and they work directly with clients to ensure that all of their personal requirements and wishes are includes within their custom homes. Not only do they create personalized homes that are suitable to a clients lifestyle, budget, and site, but they ensure that they are guided through each stage of the home building process to ensure satisfaction and a stress-free experience. And their unique log homes make use of the latest innovations in home building and technology. Husky Logwork has been a proud member of the ILBA since 1991.
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Website | 501.954.8570 | 25616 Highway 10, Roland, Arkansas 72135
Parkinson Building Group has over 19 years of building experience creating beautiful custom homes in Arkansas. Throughout their history, they have built over a hundred homes and earn a name for themselves in the Little Rock community. Their homes have been featured in industry publications including French Country and At Home in Arkansas. Parkinson Building Group offers a comprehensive and collaborative design/build process that draws out a clients ideas and aspirations and creates a home that suits their needs, unique style, and budget. Each and every architectural detail of their custom homes is designed to match a clients vision and lifestyle. No two homes are the same. From initial design ideas through construction and closing, Parkinson Building Groups personalized approach is arranged to make the custom home experience rewarding and enjoyable. They will help a client find the perfect lot and pick finishes and materials that match their needs and budget.
Website | 818.392.8664 | 11271 Ventura Blvd, #107, Studio City, California 91604
President and Chief Executive Officer Justin Krzyston founded Stonehurst Construction + Design in 2005 in order to offer a more personalized client experience. Today, his work is frequently featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Elle Dcor, Dwell, CA Home and Design, and Remodeling Magazine, and been seen on HGTV and the DIY Network. His excellent work has garnered high-profile clients such as Natalie Portman, Adam Lambert, and David Hasselhoff. Krzyston is involved in all firm projects, ensuring his vision and hands make a mark on each and every one. He is particularly known for his work revitalizing historic properties and for creating new custom homes on unique sites demanding innovative designs and construction solutions.
Known to his fans as the anti-contractor contractor, Justin Krzyston combines the project management skills of a first-rate builder with the people-friendly approach of an interior designer. From the initial meeting to late-night cell phone conversations about the project, sources say that Krzyston listens extremely well and will take the clients interest to heart. The Franklin Report
The company has a reputation for building excellent client relationships and keeping clients informed and involved through every step of the process. Krzystons small in-house team are true professionals who are highly organized and competent in their respective fields of work.
Website | 970.453.0727 | 335 N. Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Pinnacle Mountain Homes have quickly risen to the top of the custom home builder scene in Colorado since being founded in 2005 by Chris Renner. In addition to being named one of Inc. 500 fastest growing companies in America, Pinnacle Mountain Homes construction division has been recognized with the prestigious Builder Magazines Americas Best Builder award. They have also been named Summit Countys Builder of the Year and won more than 15 Summit County Parade of Homes award. The firm has built over 50 custom homes in Breckenridge, Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne, and Dillon, Colorado. An impressive testament to their reputation, 100% of their clients are references for the company today. And with multiple divisions, including Pinnacle Lodging, Pinnacle HomeCare, and VisitBreck, the firm is able to offer their clients the exact service needed. They take a forward-looking approach, with progressive designs created in a culture of inspiration and passion.
Website | 203.966.0726 | 27 Grove St, New Canaan, CT 06840
Founded in 1945, Hobbs, Inc has become one of the best and most respected custom home builders in the northeastern US, with offices in New Canaan, New York City, Bridgehampton, and Saddle River. Regularly undertaking multi-million dollar projects, Hobbs, Inc works with prominent clients (such as the head of one of the worlds largest corporations). The company builds first-class craftsmanship into every detail, from elegant woodworking and hand worked masonry to the structural integrity of the home. Hobbs, Inc. has earned many accolades, including CT Cottages & Gardens Innovation in Design Awards, tons of HOBI awards, and a Pacesetter Award from Custom Home. Impressively, they have also been named Custom Builder of the Year by Custom Home Magazine and won the award for Remodeled Home of the Year from the Connecticut Home Building Industry Awards.
Website | 302.537.4444 | 32782 Cedar Drive, Unit 1, Millville, DE 19967-6919
Miken Builders is one of Delawares premier custom home design/build companies that has been designing, building, and remodeling homes for over three decades. Although their custom homes can be found in elite communities around the state, they are particularly known for their waterfront homes. Named Sussex County Custom Home Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Delaware for 2016/17, Miken Builders has a reputation for going above and beyond to innovatively turn their clients dreams into a reality. Run by Michael J. Cummings, Founder/CEO and Mike McKone, President, Project Manager, a large part of the respect the company commands among clients and peers stems from their commitment to integrity, honesty, and unfailable high standards that they set for themselves. And the company is proud to have a strong community outreach program, contributing to many different charitable causes throughout the year.
Website | 954.428.2522 | 230 South West Natura Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
Bomar Builders of Deerfield Beach, Florida, has rightfully earned national recognition as a custom building firm specializing in full-service design. The company, which has been included on the prestigious LUXE Gold list in 2018 and 2017, also engages in the construction of high-end residences as well as select commercial ventures. Established in 1989, Bomar Builders has built some of the finest residences in Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro Beach, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach, resulting in some of the highest ultra-luxury real estate resale values in their prospective communities. Owned by President Robert G. Mayer, has 25 years of experience in development and building in South Floridas ultra-luxury market and has compiled a team of the best-skilled professionals. Under his direction, the company welcomes the challenge and opportunity to build unique custom homes of different architectural styles and influences, constantly researching new, innovative designs and building approaches in a quest for higher standards. Their portfolio reveals everything from estates with grand, classical architecture, to cutting-edge, contemporary homes. The trend-setting company has earned many awards and loyal clientele over their years in the industry.
Website | 404.250.0999 | 425 Peachtree Hills Avenue Northeast, Building 5, Suite 30C, Atlanta, GA 30305
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Benecki Homes is a nationally renowned custom home company that has been widely featured in prominent industry publications, including Architectural Digest, Veranda, Atlanta Homes, Coastal Living, People, Interiors, ADAC, and Home & Architectural Trends magazine. Benecki Homes has a strong management team, made of Stan Benecki, Melanie Turner, and Vern Vanderkleed, that together have 60 years of experience in luxury residential development, construction, and design. Under their direction, the firm embraces the challenge of creating custom homes as an art form, with the mission to adapt and infuse classical architecture with natural landscape in an effort to conceive a home built on the highest standards of design, material, and craftsmanship. Taking advantage of the Georgia climate, Benecki Homes builds indoor and outdoor spaces that coexist in complete harmony. In addition to building impeccable homes throughout the Atlanta area, the company also builds homes in the coastal Florida panhandle area. And significantly, the company has expertise crafting environmentally friendly homes, both in terms of materials, design, and construction methods.
Website | 808.521.1467 | 1100 Alakea St #300, Honolulu, HI 96813
Longhouse Design+Build is an innovative, high-end custom home builder located on the gorgeous island of Oahu. Founding Principal Jeffrey T. Long AIA, President and CEO, take a hands-on approach to his companys projects and remains a driving force behind the firm after more than 30 years. He taps into his diverse upbringing and travels to infuse a wide range of cultural and architectural influences into his custom homes, including many from Asia and Europe. He infuses these traditional designs with modern solutions. Long has designed and overseen construction on over 150 custom luxury homes and specialty projects in not only Hawaii, but also along the West Coast and in Asia. With features in prominent publications, including Luxury Home Magazine, HI Luxury Magazine, Modern Luxury, Ocean Home, and HGTV, the design/build company and its founder has earned numerous national and local awards from the American Institute of Architects, American Society of Interior Design, and the Building Industry Association, including the best Overall Grand New Residential from the latter. Setting a new benchmark for luxury living on the islands, Long and Associates Architects, Principal of Longhouse Design+Build, has developed a strong portfolio of contemporary eco-driven residences, as well as a number of resorts.
Website | 208.664.9171 | 1831 N Lakewood Drive, Coeur dAlene, ID 83814
Recognized twice as the Best Residential Builder by the North Idaho Business Journal (along with an additional two honorable mentions in this category), Aspen Homes has become recognized as an elite custom home builder in the region over their 20+ years in the business. They have earned this reputation, in part, through their commitment to creating personal relationships with their clients and taking seriously the role they play in their community by building their clients homes. This approach has also allowed their team of designers, interior designs, and project managers to work consistently with the areas best sub-contractors and source high-quality materials. Focused on open dialogue and innovation, Aspen Homes creates homes with clever solutions to their clients specific needs, aesthetic tastes, and property location. Looking at their portfolio, with projects throughout Kootenai County and Eastern Washington, their creations seem to simply embody the spirit of the Great Northwest. Founders Todd and Zetta Stam are both members of the North Idaho Building Contractors Association, an Idaho Registered Master Builder, and are known for their showcase homes in the annual Parade of Homes.
Website | 312-445-9564 | 661 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
The luxury, full-service boutique custom home design/build company Foster Design Build (FDB) has earned a solid reputation around Chicago since it was founded in 2009 by Robert Berg. This family-run business has the sophistication of a large firm, with the personalized approach of a small company. In addition to providing clients with elegant custom home designs and high-quality construction, FDB is highly knowledgeable about the regional housing market and assists clients in making educated investments with their custom homes. Berg previously spent over 20 years in the construction business, including as the Director of Construction for a prominent general contractor in Chicago. In addition to their work on custom homes, FDB occasionally works on commercial projects, including for the Department of Navy and Department of Defense, and Northwestern.
Website | 317.418.7665 | 15822 Shining Spring Dr, Westfield, IN 46074
Set in Westfield, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, G&G Custom Homes has been creating superior custom homes since it was founded in 2003 by Joe Garcia. Garcia takes a youthful and innovative approach to his craft and, along with his wife Mindy, takes great pride in taking a sincerely personal and collaborative approach to each custom home they create. The result is a process driven by integrity and each clients individual home needs, budget, and schedule, that ends with a superior process and final product. The skys the limit when designed a custom home with G&G.
We will not just hand over the keys and walk away, we look forward to building a long lasting relationship with all our clients. Joe Garcia, Founder, G&G Custom Homes
Along with their personal service policy, G&G Custom Homes provides a 10-year insured warranty through Residential Warranty Corporation (RWC), one of the nations oldest and largest providers of written insured warranties on new homes. The company is an expert in green building practices, allowing them to offer their clients with more options.
Website | 515.201.2247 | West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Homes By DePhillips has been creating luxury custom homes throughout the greater Des Moines metropolitan area since it was founded by Michael J. DePhillips (Mick) back in 1973. Now run with Mick DePhillips son Kevin, the company has created more than 500 executive homes in the region, each with a superior attention to detail. The company takes pride in having evolved with the construction industry, growing and adapting to new technology, demands, and the home building climate. The company takes the utmost pride in building the highest quality, one-of-a-kind home possible. They tightly control every detail of the process, by handpicking partners, keeping strict guidelines, constantly monitoring the quality, and maintaining a hands-on approach, Homes by DePhillips is able to ensure quality from the ground up. Homes are created for each familys unique needs, from materials to layout to every other important aspect.
Website | 913.338.5500 | 4204 West 124th Street, Leawood, KS 66209-2251
Robert Montgomery Homes is responsible for some of the finest luxury custom homes in Kansas and Missouri. With great testimonials from CEOs and the presidents of local corporations, Robert Montgomery has become a top choice for prominent clientele. The firm works hard to make sure the custom home process is an exciting and fulfilling experience, and that all parties involved the client, subcontractors, material fabricators, and the builder are all proud of the finished home. Montgomery, a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Architecture, has the expertise and experience to offer a variety of design services to each of his clients, from helping to select the right lot and providing practical insight on design elements based on construction applications to material selection and budgeting concerns. And by embarking on construction with an architectural point of view, the company pays special attention to each detail and can execute complicated elements with meticulous care.
Website | 502.228.5885 | 7804 Springfarm Glen Drive, PO Box 767, Prospect, KY 40059
Founded in 1974 by Ron Wolford, Wolford Built Homes has won every major building-associated award offered in Louisville, including The Home Builders Association of Louisvilles Tour of Remodeled Homes Best of. The company has participated in multiple showcase home events, among them Homearama and The Dream Factories Dream House, and has successfully completed over 700 luxury homes and remodels to date. The company couples innovative technology with timeless quality and high-end features. Wolfords excellent work has earned him local and national attention, including Professional Remodelers Magazine describing an acclaimed historic remodel project of his as a perfect 10, being featured on the TV show Cribs, and winning Best of Houzz every year it has been awarded. His work has also been featured in other industry publications, including Kentucky Home & Gardens and Sophisticated Living. In addition to being a leader and pioneer in Louisvilles finest developments, Ron Wolford in proud to be an active participant in many charitable causes.
Website | 225.654.6016 | 911 Hwy 61 | Jackson, LA 70748
Charlet Brothers, LLC, is a custom home residential contracting company that has inspired and awed clients around Jackson, Louisiana since 2001. The company combined the experiences of brothers Don and Brent Charlet in remodeling and home construction. Today, the firm is run by Donald and Susan Charlet, owners and builders with in-house designers and superior craftsman. South Louisiana natives, the firm is passionate about designing homes that are not only unique to their clients, but inspired by the rich heritage of Louisiana, influenced by French and Spanish architecture. Their homes, which reflect their expertise in traditional, European-inspired, and contemporary design, make extensive use of antique and salvaged pieces and materials sourced by their sister business, The Corbel.
Website | 207.883.3518 | 8 Lancaster Lane, Scarborough, ME 04074
Russ Doucette Custom Home Builders of Scarborough, Maine, only builds a handful of homes each year so that they can give every project the highest level of personalized attention. This design/build company has assembled a tight-knit group of team members who are all share a very personal commitment to quality work and attention to clients wishes.
If you are considering building a new home you will soon realize it is a journey of discovering who you are, what you want, how you want to live and where you want to be. This is definitely a chance for you to define your relationship to the world, to your family and to yourself. Creating a home is so much more than the sum of a few parts. Russ Doucette
This premier firm was founded by Owner Russ Doucette, who comes from a family of craftsmen and worked at several construction companies in the Portland area before starting his own. He ensures that all work at his firm is carried out with integrity, honesty, and first-class customer service.
Website | 301-261-9685 | 601 Deale Road, Deale, MD 20751
Nugent Design Build has excelled in custom home building since it was founded in 195 in Alexandria, Virginia. Hallmarks of their custom designs and construction include fine woodworking, cabinetry, and exquisite detailing. Licensed in both Maryland and Virginia today, the company are known as creative problem solvers who design award-winning, unique homes perfectly suited for their location and owners.
At Nugent Design Build, we enjoy working on homes that have a special quality something that sets them apart. Whether it is an award-winning design, a spectacular setting, the unique interest that the owners or an outside architect bring to the project, the challenge of preserving the character of a home or creating character where there is none the story of a place makes building it a rewarding experience for all involved. Nugent Design Build
They emphasize collaboration with all parties throughout each stage of the home building process, ensuring the design vision for the home matches what is possible through construction. Particularly impressive is their waterfront homes, with are created to maximize waterfront living in every way and are built to withstand the elements.
Website | 508.945.4500 | 157 Brewster-Chatham Road (Route 137), East Harwich, MA 02645 (Cape Cod, Main Office // 18 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA 02043 (South Shore Office)
NAHBs 2010 National Custom Home Builder of the Year, Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders, is one of the most respected custom home firms in the country. PSD was founded in 1996 as one of the regions first fully integrated design and construction firms. Today, the four partners, Aaron and Peter Polhemus, John R. DaSilva, and Craig Gabri, treat the process of creating a custom home like an art form. As explained by DaSilva, the company considers themselves to be a high-design architecture firm that is also a craft-oriented construction firm. In addition to creating new homes throughout Cape Cod and coastal southern New England, PSD also takes on modest renovations and additions.
The work of Polhemus Savery DaSilva beautifully melds the traditions of New England with the way we live today, affirming that an architecture of place trumps an architecture preoccupied with passing trends. Robert AM Stern
The company focuses heavily on the needs of their clients, whether they young families building a second home for long-weekends away or empty-nesters looking towards retirement. And because the majority of their clients live elsewhere while their homes are being built on the Cape, solid communication and truly dedicated service is vital to creating the pleasant and high-end experience the firm is known for. DaSilva, who has been inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame, spent 10 years working in the office of world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli prior to moving to the Cape area and beginning his own practice.
Website | 877-656-9995 | 311 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770 // 830 Cottageview Drive Suite 202, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Serving elite communities around northern Michigan and Lake Michigan, Render Construction is a high-end custom home design/build firm. With a unique ability to translate a clients vision into beautiful, well-built homes, they have rightfully earned attention from publications such as Northern Home & Cottage and Michigan Blue and earned the respect of their peers and clients. Render Construction creates everything from large mansions to beautiful cottages, all of which are built to take into account and embrace the naturally beautiful and relaxing landscape of the region. Their team of craftsmen, home builders, architectural designers, project managers, and client coordinators work together to offer clients a seamless experience from start to finish. In this way, everything is considered during every stage of the process to ensure a consistent budget, timeline, and realization of goals.
Website | 763.478.0320 | 1360 Hamel Road, Medina, Minnesota 55340
For over 50 years, Minnesotas Swanson Homes has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and admired custom home builders in the Minneapolis area. Run by Curt Swanson and his talented team of diverse professionals, the company is known for their extraordinary and unique designs, fine craftsmanship, and commitment to creating homes that suit a familys needs and will remain relevant for generations. The design/build firm even has an in-house interior design team, Swan Studios, to ensure that every aspect of a homeowners new house is comprehensively planned and reflective of their tastes, budget, and lifestyle. The company proudly participates in the annual spring and fall Parade of Home Tours as well as the annual Artisan Home Tour.
Website | 844.289.3554 | Gulfport, MS
Set in Mississippis second largest city, Elliott Homes has been building award-winning new homes along the states Gulf Coast since 2009. This Gulfport company is on a mission to deliver quality personalized homes that improve the lifestyle of [their] customers and the surrounding communities through an exceptional home buying experience. To achieve this, they take the perspective that the possibilities when building a custom home are endless, and as such, they are redefining the custom home process in the area. This has earned them numerous awards, including 2 Best in Mississippi Awards last year alone, in the categories of Single Family New Construction of a Custom Home with 3,000-3,599 square feet and Single Family New Construction of a Spec Home with 3,200-3,499 square feet. Elliott Homes is committed to building quality homes with high-end materials to ensure their clients end up with low-maintenance, worry-free homes that are suitable and sturdy enough for their locations along the Gulf Coast.
Website | 636.530.9777 | 232 Chesterfield Industrial Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Run by Brett Hardesty, Chesterfields Hardesty Homes is one of the most sought-after custom home builders in the greater St. Louis area. Not surprisingly, they have earned numerous Homer Awards, orchestrated by the HBA of Greater St. Louis to award quality, design value and visual appeal. Their dedicated team of professionals works closely with homeowners to realize their specific new home objectives, from creating a beautiful home that is suitable of the unique site and client lifestyle to building homes with a higher level of material and quality. The firm builders only 35-40 years a year in order to deliver personalized service on each project. The firm is proud to mostly employ all of their own carpenters in order to maintain a higher level of control over the quality and craftsmanship that goes into their masterpieces.
Website | 406.871.6316 | 300 East Second Street, Whitefish, MT 59937
The Old Montana Building Company has quickly risen to prominence since it was founded in 2004. With at least 43 homes earning 18 awards in 9 different cities, the Whitefish builder has rightfully earned accolades and respect. Awards include Flathead Building Association Parade of Homes Builder of the Year, Peoples Choice, and Judges Choice.
Youll see the energy, the creativity, and the commitment we put into our projects fulfilled in the homes we build. Every home is special, built with the consideration to detail and care it deserves. Old Montana Building Company
Specialized in custom mountain homes inspired by mountain architecture, the firm creates amazing homes that feature native products including timbers, stone, and reclaimed materials. And while their homes may take a range of forms, including cabins, cottages, and lodges, each one of them has incredible quality and attention to detail in common. Their innovative designs feature open floor plans and efficient uses of space, so their clients can make the most of their new custom homes.
Website | 402.861.0484 | 15002 A Circle I Omaha, NE 68144
ADC Omaha is a prestigious design/build firm creating gorgeous custom homes, each more unique than the next. Currently, they create custom homes ranging from $400,000 to $2 million and use a design process that integrates the clients to ensure their input, ideas, and inspirations are a vital part of the final product. They embrace even the most ambitious challenges, using innovative technology and building techniques to execute an idea. Experts in both design and construction, the company knows how to bring the two together to ensure that all details are properly carried out. They work with only the best craftsmen, interior designers, and subcontractors to ensure their homes are built to the highest quality and appropriate for the homeowner in every sense.
Website | 702.363.8060 | 6675 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Sun West Custom Homes is an award-winning luxury custom home company known for their innovative designs and high-end customer service. Founded in Florida in 1978 by Cynthia Coletti, the company was launched in Las Vegas as Sun West Custom Homes in 1989 with owner Daniel Coletti as the driving force. They are known for their innovative designs that take into account the unique aspects of each site, family need, and community environment. Their in-house architecture team will collaborate closely with each client to interpret and make reality their needs and ideas. With the design team working in conjunction with the construction team, the project is planned with a larger understanding of construction realities and completed to exact specification. And the company has an interior design branch that helps clients finish their homes down to the last detail.
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