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The Best Custom Home Builders in Delaware

Discover the very best Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Delaware

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What is a Custom Home Builder?

Among the many skills and specialties involved in building a new home in Delaware, the role of a Custom Home Builder is integral. Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Delaware Division of Revenue, a Custom Home Builder in Delaware typically works in collaboration with a Residential Architect to develop the plans for a new home and an Interior Designer to help execute and construct the built environment. Conversely, a Custom Home Builder in Delaware may extend the scope of their service to include architecture and interior design within the context of their engagement. In either capacity, a Custom Home Builder in Delaware takes plans, ideas, hopes, and dreams and makes them a reality.

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REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

Boardwalk Builders

Custom Home Builder in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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LEWES, DELAWARE

Garrison Homes

Custom Home Builder in Lewes, Delaware

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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE

Dewson Construction Company

Custom Home Builder in Wimington, Delaware

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LEWES, DELAWARE

Graulich Builders

Custom Home Builder in Lewes, Delaware

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REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

Turnstone Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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MILLSBORO, DELAWARE

Jim Parker Builders

Custom Home Builder in MIllsboro, Delaware

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OCEAN VIEW, DELAWARE

Bruce Mears

Custom Home Builder in Ocean View, Delaware

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GREENWOOD, DELAWARE

Bay to Beach Builders

Custom Home Builder in Greenwood, Delaware

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CAMDEN, DELAWARE

Lessard Builders

Custom Home Builder in Camden, Delaware

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MILLVILLE, DELAWARE

Miken Builders

Custom Home Builder in Millville, Delaware

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REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

McGregor Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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FRANKFORD, DELAWARE

Sea Light Design-Build

Design-Build Firm in Frankford, Delaware

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MILLVILLE, DELAWARE

Live Oak Home Builders

Design-Build Firm in Millville, Delaware

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BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE

Nally Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethany Beach, Delaware

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FELTON, DELAWARE

C&M Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Felton, Delaware

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LEWES, DELAWARE

WN Builders

Custom Home Builder in Lewes, Delaware

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BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE

Seely Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bridgeville, Delaware

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LEWES, DELAWARE

Canalfront Builders

Custom Home Builder in Lewes, Delaware

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MILTON, DELAWARE

Camenisch Company

Custom Home Builder in Milton, Delaware

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BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE

Marnie Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethany Beach, Delaware

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LEWES, DELAWARE

Oak Construction

Custom Home Builder in Lewes, Delaware

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions about working with Custom Home Builders in Delaware, including common fee structures, services, and more.

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A CUSTOM HOME IN DELAWARE?

In Delaware, a “custom home” is defined as building a new home on land you own.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND A GOOD CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN DELAWARE?

The best way to find a good Custom Home Builder in Delaware is to ask friends who have recently purchased new homes for recommendations. Once you have a list of Custom Home Builders, conduct interviews with each candidate and ask to review an example of their completed work. Finally, ensure your Custom Home Builder is registered, as Custom Home Builders in Delaware must be registered with the TBD to get building permits and to ensure you are covered by all protections afforded by Delaware state law.

WHAT BUILD OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN WORKING WITH A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN DELAWARE?

Typically, consumers working with a Custom Home Builder can choose from three different build options: Buy a spec home (a completed new home), build a model home based on a design the Custom Home Builder already has in place with light customization, or build a custom home from scratch, which is usually more expensive and a long build process but offers the most options for customization.

DO CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS IN DELAWARE HAVE TO BE LICENSED?

Yes. All Custom Home Builders who build homes in Delaware must be registered with the … before they enter into a contract with a consumer for the construction or sale of a new home.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE IN A CONTRACT WITH A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN DELAWARE?

In Delaware, a “custom home” is defined as building a new home on land you own. As such, Delaware law requires contracts with Custom Home Builders to include specific items, including: the construction plans and specifications detailing the scope of work, the price, the completion date, default provisions, notice provisions, and remedies for dispute resolution.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER AND A DESIGN BUILD FIRM?

A Design Build Firm is a type of Custom Home Builder where the disparate parts of the project — specifically the upfront design and then the subsequent construction or build — are contextualized under one agreement and one entity. While many Custom Home Builders offer Design Build services, some may only offer construction services, which means a separate entity may be required to satisfy other phases of the project.

WHAT IS A PRINCIPAL OF A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER?

All Custom Home Builders in Delaware have at least one Principal. A Principal is either: a sole proprietor, officer, director, general partner, or limited liability company manager; a person with at least 10 percent ownership, or: parents, spouses, and children with a combined 10 percent ownership in the registered business or a subsidiary of the registered business.

HOW ARE CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS IN DELAWARE TYPICALLY PAID?

Typically, the buyer pays the Custom Home Builder a deposit and then a series of “progress payments” as stated in a “draw schedule” as each stage of the building is completed. Within 30 days after each progress payment, the builder must provide the buyer with a list of the subcontractors and suppliers who have provided more than $500 of goods or services to date and indicate which of them have been paid. The buyer pays the last progress payment after the Custom Home Builder has completed the house and has provided the buyer with the “waivers of liens,” which shows that all subcontractors have been paid and will not file a mechanics lien on the house.

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