Custom Built Homes
Complete design
freedom
Personalized layout
and finishes
Maximum flexibility for
your lifestyle
Highest level of
craftsmanship
Built exactly for your lot, budget, and long-term goals
What is a Custom-Built Home?
A custom-built home is a one of a kind home designed and constructed specifically for you. Unlike pre-designed modular or pre-built homes, a custom home is created entirely from scratch or heavily modified from an existing plan to match your exact needs, preferences, lifestyle, and budget. Custom homes give you the highest level of flexibility and personalization. If you can imagine it, we can help you design and build it.
Every detail is chosen by you!
Floor Plans
Architectural Designs partners with Middendorf Contracting to offer access to thousands of professionally designed floor plans. Here are a few favorites handpicked by our team to inspire your new home project. Best of all, we can build any floor plan from their extensive collection to fit your vision and needs.
The Custom Home Building Process
1. Initial Consultation
- We meet to discuss your vision, budget, timeline, and essential features.
- You can bring inspirational photos, sketches, or simply talk through ideas.
2. Lot Evaluation
If you already own land, we visit the site to review:
- Access and topography
- Utility availability
- Setbacks and zoning rules
- Soil conditions
If you’re still searching for land, we can help guide you.
3. Designing Your Home
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This is where your ideas turn into a plan:
- We create a custom floor plan or modify an existing one.
- You choose exterior styles and interior layouts.
- We use design software to show layouts, elevations, and 3D views.
- Your home becomes fully personalized before construction even begins.
4. Pricing & Contract
Once the design is finalized, we prepare a detailed estimate covering:
- Materials
- Labor
- Permits
- Site work
- Custom features
When everything is approved, we move into a construction contract.
5. Permits & Engineering
We handle:
- Construction drawings
- Engineering requirements
- Local and state permitting
- Utility approvals
Permitting time varies by municipality, but we manage the entire process for you.
6. Site Preparation & Foundation
Before vertical construction begins, we:
- Clear and grade the land
- Install driveway access
- Run utilities
- Dig and pour the foundation (crawlspace or full basement)
This step lays the groundwork for everything that follows.
7. Home Construction
Our crew builds your home from the ground up:
- Framing
- Roofing
- Windows & doors
- Electrical, plumbing & HVAC
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Interior and exterior finishes
- Cabinetry, flooring, trim & fixtures
You’ll receive regular updates, walkthroughs, and progress photos.
8. Interior Selections
During construction, you finalize your finishes:
- Cabinets & countertops
- Flooring
- Tile
- Paint colors
- Lighting & hardware
- Exterior details
We guide you through each choice to keep the design cohesive and within budget.
9. Inspections
Throughout construction, your home undergoes inspections for:
- Code compliance
- Structural integrity
- Safety
- Mechanical systems
We coordinate inspections and handle any required adjustments.
10. Final Walkthrough
Once construction is complete:
- We walk through the home with you
- Create a final punch list (small adjustments or touchups)
- Ensure every detail meets our standards and yours
11. Move-In & Warranty
- After the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, you’re ready to move in.
- We provide warranty info, maintenance tips, and ongoing support.