Custom Home Group
A design-forward custom builder with a strong in-house architecture team.
- Founded
- 2000s
- Years in Business
- 20+ years
- Headquarters
- Lancaster County, PA
- Categories
- 3 tracks
Company
Who they are.
"Design-led custom homes with an integrated architecture-and-build workflow."
Custom Home Group runs an in-house design studio alongside its construction team, letting buyers move from concept sketches to permit set to build without swapping firms.
Their portfolio ranges from mid-market semi-custom to estate-level builds.
Recognition
- Parade of Homes featured builder
- Regional design awards
Where They Build
Active market map.
Regional scattered-lot builder.
Lancaster County
- Manheim Township
- Warwick
- Lampeter-Strasburg
- Elizabethtown
Dauphin County
- Derry Township
Lebanon County
- Cornwall
Home Styles
What they build.
Modern Farmhouse
Signature style.
Modern / Transitional
Growing category.
Estate Traditional
Colonial and Georgian.
Price Range
What it costs to build here.
- Starting price
- $700,000
- Average price
- $1M – $1.8M
- Luxury range
- $2M – $4M
Custom throughout.
Floor Plans
What they build, at a glance.
- Bedrooms
- 3 – 6
- Bathrooms
- 3 – 5
- Square Footage
- 2,800 – 6,500
- Garage
- 3-car typical
- First-Floor Primary
- Available
Popular Layouts
Customization
How much can you personalize?
- Design Center
- In-house design studio.
- Structural Options
- Unlimited.
- Interior Selections
- Custom.
- Exterior Selections
- Custom.
- Overall Flexibility
- Full custom or semi-custom track.
Construction Process
From contract to keys.
- Timeline
- 10 – 15 months.
- Contract
- Fixed-price with allowances.
- Deposits
- 10%+.
- Selections
- Integrated with design phase.
- Communication
- In-house project manager.
- Warranty
- 1 / 2 / 10.
- Walkthrough
- Multiple checkpoints.
Financing
How the money moves.
- Construction financing
- Construction-to-permanent loan.
- Rate lock
- Extended locks available.
- Incentives
- N/A.
- Closing costs
- Buyer-paid.
Prospective Buyer Tips
Honest guidance, before you sign.
Best fit for: Buyers who want an integrated design-build experience.
Strengths
- In-house architecture
- Portfolio breadth
- Clear process
Potential Trade-offs
- Higher price point
- Longer timeline than production
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
- 01
What's included in the design phase and what costs extra?
- 02
Can I bring an outside architect?
Frequently Asked Questions
What buyers ask us about Custom Home Group.
Do they do their own design?
Yes — in-house architecture and design.
Can I bring an architect?
Yes, they collaborate readily.
How long is a typical build?
10 – 15 months.
Where do they work?
Primarily Lancaster, Dauphin, and Lebanon Counties.
What's the price range?
$1M – $1.8M average, with estate work going higher.
What financing works?
Construction-to-permanent loans.
Do they build on my land?
Yes.
Are they at the Parade of Homes?
Yes.
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