CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS

The Best Custom Home Builders in Montgomery County, Maryland

Discover the very best Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Montgomery County, Maryland, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac

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What is a Custom Home Builder?

Among the many skills and specialties involved in building a new home in Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, Maryland takes plans, ideas, hopes, and dreams and makes them a reality.

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Featured Montgomery County, Maryland Custom Home Builders

Explore a curated selection of the very best Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Montgomery County, Maryland

Rollingwood Terrace Revival of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Image courtesy of Anice Hoachlander.

BETHESDA, MARYLAND

The Block Builders Group

The Block Builders Group is a Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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Elegance in Edgemoor of Bethesda, Maryland. Image courtesy of Francesco Lagnese.

BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Gibson Homes

Gibson Homes is a Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, 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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The Homes of Montgomery County, Maryland

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Find a Custom Home Builder in Montgomery County, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Peterson + Collins

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

Sustainable Design Group

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Laurence Cafritz Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Rollingwood Builders

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Mitchell & Best

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

AllenBuilt, Inc.

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Kent Construction & Development

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Acadia Contractors

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND

The Levine Group

Custom Home Builder in Silver Spring, Maryland

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KENSINGTON, MARYLAND

Macon Construction

Custom Home Builder in Kensington, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

RKB Construction

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Douglas Construction Group

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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GARRETT PARK, MARYLAND

Patrick K. Keating & Company

Custom Home Builder in Garrett Park, 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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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND

Chase Builders

Custom Home Builder in Silver Spring, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Wexford Homes

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, Maryland

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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

Manzel Craft

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND

OPaL

Custom Home Builder in Cabin John, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

Falcon Construction

Custom Home Builder in Rockville, 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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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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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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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Gibson Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Clemens Builders

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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LAYTONSVILLE, MARYLAND

Promacs

Custom Home Builder in Laytonsville, 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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NORTH BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Classic Homes of Maryland

Custom Home Builder in North Bethesda, Maryland

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NORTH BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Pinehurst Design Build

Design Build Firm in North Bethesda, 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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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Hopkins & Porter

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, Maryland

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CABIN JOHN, MARYLAND

Anthony Wilder

Custom Home Builder in Cabin John, Maryland

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OLNEY, MARYLAND

Allegheny Builders

Custom Home Builder in Olney, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Foxhall Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Triumph Custom Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, 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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POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Niroo Construction

Custom Home Builder in Potomac, 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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GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

Magruder Design Build

Custom Home Builder in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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NORTH POTOMAC, MARYLAND

Erika Jayne Design Build

Design Build Firm in North Potomac, Maryland

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BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Welty Homes

Custom Home Builder in Bethesda, Maryland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions about working with Custom Home Builders and Design-Build Firms in Montgomery County, 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND?

The best way to find a good Custom Home Builder in Montgomery County, 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND HAVE TO BE LICENSED?

Yes. All Custom Home Builders who build homes in Montgomery County, 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, 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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