CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS

The Best Custom Home Builders in Maryland

Discover the very best Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Maryland, including Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Maryland’s Eastern Shore

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What is a Custom Home Builder?

Among the many skills and specialties involved in building a new home in Maryland, the role of a Custom Home Builder is integral. Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA), and certified by the Maryland Consumer Protection Division, a Custom Home Builder in Maryland typically works in collaboration with an 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 Maryland 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 Maryland takes plans, ideas, hopes, and dreams and makes them a reality.

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Featured Maryland Custom Home Builders

Explore a curated selection of the very best Custom Home Builders in Maryland

Bradley Village Colonial of Bethesda, Maryland. Image courtesy of Jennifer Hughes.

HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

Fajen & Brown

Fajen & Brown is a Custom Home Builder in Hyattsville, Maryland

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The Ship’s Point Estate of Easton, Maryland. Image courtesy of Anice Hoachlander.

MILLERSVILLE, MARYLAND

Winchester Construction Co.

Winchester Construction Co. is a Custom Home Builder in Millersville, Maryland

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Riverwood of Potomac, Maryland. Image courtesy of Peak Visuals.

NORTH BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Classic Homes of Maryland

Classic Homes of Maryland is a Custom Home Builder in North Bethesda, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Pyramid Builders

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Alliance Builders

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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GRASONVILLE, MARYLAND

Beacon Pointe Homes

Custom Home Builder in Grasonville, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Riley Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

GYC Group

Custom Home Builder in Westminster, Maryland

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HUNT VALLEY, MARYLAND

Enhance Building Company

Custom Home Builder in Hunt Valley, Maryland

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IJAMSVILLE, MARYLAND

Woodhaven Contractors

Custom Home Builder in Ijamsville, Maryland

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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

Sustainable Design Group

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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MILLERSVILLE, MARYLAND

Pilli Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Millersville, Maryland

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SEVERNA PARK, MARYLAND

Bayberry Homes

Custom Home Builder in Severna Park, Maryland

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QUEENSTOWN, MARYLAND

Chesshire Design Studio

Custom Home Builder in Queenstown, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Guerilla Construction

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Maxim Building Group

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Peterson + Collins

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Bayview Builders

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Horizon Builders

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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MILLERSVILLE, MARYLAND

Winchester Construction Co.

Custom Home Builder in Millersville, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Gate One Builders

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Laurence Cafritz Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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HIGHLAND, MARYLAND

Winthorpe Design & Build

Custom Home Builder in Highland, Maryland

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LAUREL, MARYLAND

Cairn Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Laurel, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Rollingwood Builders

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND

Gateway Builders

Custom Home Builder in Pocomoke City, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Carrigan Homes

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Mitchell & Best

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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MILLERSVILLE, MARYLAND

Blackketter Craftsmen

Custom Home Builder in Millersville, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

AllenBuilt, Inc.

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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DENTON, MARYLAND

Nuttle Builders

Custom Home Builder in Denton, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Kent Construction & Development

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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POCOMOKE, MARYLAND

Gateway Builders

Custom Home Builder in Pocomoke, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Acadia Contractors

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Focus Construction

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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CENTREVILLE, MARYLAND

John W. Coursey & Son

Custom Home Builder in Centreville, Maryland

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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND

The Levine Group

Custom Home Builder in Silver Spring, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Foster & Son

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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LUTHERVILLE, MARYLAND

Porter Buckley Construction Group

Custom Home Builder in Lutherville, Maryland

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TOWSON, MARYLAND

F.C. Batton & Son

Custom Home Builder in Towson, Maryland

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SEVERNA PARK, MARYLAND

Parker Wren

Custom Home Builder in Severna Park, Maryland

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KENSINGTON, MARYLAND

Macon Construction

Custom Home Builder in Kensington, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Bruce Harrington Construction

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

RKB Construction

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Square Corner

Design Build Firm in Frederick, Maryland

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TOWSON, MARYLAND

Byrd Design and Build

Design Build Firm in Towson, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Robbins Custom Builders

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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OAKLAND, MARYLAND

Don Nemith Builders

Custom Home Builder in Oakland, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Shore Projects

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Douglas Construction Group

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Putnam Homes

Custom Home Builder in Frederick, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Welty Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Harbor Builders

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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MIDDLETOWN, MARYLAND

Lancaster Builders

Custom Home Builder in Middletown, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Arma-Gesch Building

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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DEALE, MARYLAND

Nugent Design Build

Custom Home Builder in Deale, Maryland

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DAVIDSONVILLE, MARYLAND

Younger Construction

Custom Home Builder in Davidsonville, Maryland

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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

Manzel Craft

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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SALISBURY, MARYLAND

Live Oak Home Builders

Custom Home Builder in Salisbury, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Bohan Contracting

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND

OPaL

Custom Home Builder in Cabin John, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Frank E. Daffin, Inc.

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Falcon Construction

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND

Benhoff Builders

Custom Home Builder in Cockeysville, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Woodward Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Potomac Valley Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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WOODSBORO, MARYLAND

C.E. Rensberger & Family

Custom Home Builder in Woodsboro, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Carnemark Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Sandy Spring Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND

Added Dimensions

Custom Home Builder in Takoma Park, Maryland

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SYKESVILLE, MARYLAND

Mueller Homes

Custom Home Builder in Sykesville, Maryland

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TOWSON, MARYLAND

Turner Troxell

Custom Home Builder in Towson, Maryland

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STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND

Lundberg Builders

Custom Home Builder in Stevensville, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Castlewood Custom Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

O’Neill Development

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Prettyman Construction

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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SYKESVILLE, MARYLAND

Viking Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Sykesville, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Gibson Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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GAMBRILLS, MARYLAND

Procopio Homes

Custom Home Builder in Gambrills, Maryland

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QUEENSTOWN, MARYLAND

Gary Smith Builders

Custom Home Builder in Queenstown, Maryland

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OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Joseph T. Dashiell Construction

Custom Home Builder in Ocean City, Maryland

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BALDWIN, MARYLAND

Greenspring Homes

Custom Home Builder in Baldwin, Maryland

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MOUNT AIRY, MARYLAND

Hauptman Builders

Custom Home Builder in Mount Airy, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Clemens Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Grossnickle Construction

Custom Home Builder in Frederick, Maryland

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LAYTONSVILLE, MARYLAND

Promacs

Custom Home Builder in Laytonsville, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Pierce Home Builders

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND

Cabin John Builders

Custom Home Builder in Cabin John, Maryland

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SECRETARY, MARYLAND

Koski Building & Construction

Custom Home Builder in Secretary, Maryland

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ARNOLD, MARYLAND

Brightview Builders

Custom Home Builder in Arnold, Maryland

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SHOWELL, MARYLAND

Beachwood Inc.

Custom Home Builder in Showell, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

Sandy Lane Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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GARRETT PARK, MARYLAND

Patrick K. Keating & Company

Custom Home Builder in Garrett Park, Maryland

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DUNKIRK, MARYLAND

Mason Construction

Custom Home Builder in Dunkirk, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Highview Construction Company

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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OAKLAND, MARYLAND

Cedar Ridge Retreat Homes

Custom Home Builder in Oakland, Maryland

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OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND

Molior Building Group

Custom Home Builder in Owings Mills, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Structure Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

River’s Edge Builders

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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BERLIN, MARYLAND

Burley Building

Custom Home Builder in Berlin, Maryland

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HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

Fajen & Brown

Custom Home Builder in Hyattsville, Maryland

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PIKESVILLE, MARYLAND

J. Paul Builders

Custom Home Builder in Pikesville, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Bement & Sons Construction

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Zuckerman Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

FineCraft Contractors

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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STEVENSON, MARYLAND

CORE Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in Stevenson, Maryland

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HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND

Bob Ward Trademark Homes

Custom Home Builder in Havre de Grace, Maryland

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ARNOLD, MARYLAND

Blue Point Construction Group

Custom Home Builder in Arnold, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Hopkins & Porter

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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COLUMBIA, MARYLAND

Williamsburg Homes

Custom Home Builder in Columbia, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Lauer Construction

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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CHESTER, MARYLAND

Creek Point Builders

Custom Home Builder in Chester, Maryland

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FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Glenix Homes

Custom Home Builder in Frederick, Maryland

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CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND

Anthony Wilder

Custom Home Builder in Cabin John, Maryland

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COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND

Eisenbrandt Companies

Custom Home Builder in Cockeysville, Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

Lynbrook of Annapolis

Custom Home Builder in Annapolis, Maryland

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OLNEY, MARYLAND

Allegheny Builders

Custom Home Builder in Olney, Maryland

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GRASONVILLE, MARYLAND

Paquin Design Build

Custom Home Builder in Grasonville, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND

Raphael Homes

Custom Home Builder in Owings Mills, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Foxhall Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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EASTON, MARYLAND

West & Callahan

Custom Home Builder in Easton, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Triumph Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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FALLSTON, MARYLAND

Ten Oaks Homes

Custom Home Builder in Fallston, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Jeffco Development

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

The Block Builders Group

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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OAKLAND, MARYLAND

Gosnell Builders

Custom Home Builder in Oakland, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Niroo Construction

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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SALISBURY, MARYLAND

Messick Builders

Custom Home Builder in Salisbury, Maryland

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COCKEYSVILLE, MARYLAND

Smithouse Design + Build

Custom Home Builder in Cockeysville, Maryland

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BISHOPVILLE, MARYLAND

Shay Gallo Construction

Custom Home Builder in Bishopville, Maryland

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DAMASCUS, MARYLAND

Bradley Construction

Custom Home Builder in Damascus, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Tulacro Development

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Hemingway Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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MECHANICSVILLE, MARYLAND

Saint Marie’s Builders

Custom Home Builder in Mechanicsville, Maryland

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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

Magruder Design Build

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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BISHOPSVILLE, MARYLAND

CarvBilt

Custom Home Builder in Bishopsville, Maryland

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TOWSON, MARYLAND

Worthington Home

Custom Home Builder in Towson, Maryland

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KINGSVILLE, MARYLAND

Duerbeck Construction

Custom Home Builder in Kingsville, Maryland

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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND

Chase Builders

Custom Home Builder in Silver Spring, Maryland

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UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND

Cypress Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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NORTH BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Classic Homes of Maryland

Custom Home Builder in North Bethesda, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

One Source Contracting

Custom Home Builder in Baltimore, Maryland

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MCHENRY, MARYLAND

Deep Creek Timber Frame

Custom Home Builder in McHenry, Maryland

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NORTH POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Erika Jayne Design Build

Design Build Firm in North Potomac, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Wexford Homes

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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NORTH BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Pinehurst Design Build

Design Build Firm in North Bethesda, Maryland

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BERLIN, MARYLAND

T&G Builders

Custom Home Builder in Berlin, Maryland

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A CUSTOM HOME IN MARYLAND?

In Maryland, 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 MARYLAND?

The best way to find a good Custom Home Builder in Maryland 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 Maryland must be registered with the Consumer Protection Division to get building permits and to ensure you are covered by all protections afforded by Maryland state law.

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

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 MARYLAND HAVE TO BE LICENSED?

Yes. All Custom Home Builders who build homes in Maryland must be registered with the Consumer Protection Division before they enter into a contract with a consumer for the construction or sale of a new home. Note, Custom Home Builders building homes in Montgomery County, Maryland do not need to be registered with the Consumer Protection Division.

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

In Maryland, a “custom home” is defined as building a new home on land you own. As such, Maryland 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 Maryland 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 MARYLAND 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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