Custom homes
Custom homes built on your lot, open-book
Build your dream home anywhere in Florida for 10–15% under market value.* Every project is phased, priced upfront and built by our in-house team. Fully custom or a customized proven plan, from lot feasibility to keys.
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* Based on Hivesta-built homes, comparing the owner's total build cost with the home's appraised value at completion. Results vary by lot, plan and market.
Where are you in the process?
I own a lot
Find out what your lot allows and roughly what it costs to build before you pay for plans.
Get a free lot reportI'm looking for a lot
Run a feasibility report on any address you're considering, so zoning, flood zone and utilities don't surprise you after closing.
Check a lotI want a proven plan
Start from one of our build models and customize finishes and layout. Faster to price and permit than a fully custom design.
See build modelsTwo ways to build custom
Fully custom home
- Your plans, or plans drawn with an architect for your lot
- Every finish selected by you
- Best when the lot or the design is unusual
Custom spec home
- Start from an existing plan, such as one of our build models
- Customize finishes, layout options and upgrades
- Faster pricing and permitting, fewer design decisions
How pricing works
You see every cost
With open-book cost-plus pricing you pay the actual cost of labor and materials plus a fee agreed up front. Every invoice is visible to you, allowances for finishes you haven't chosen yet are listed separately, and our project platform reports costs and progress at each milestone. No hidden contingency inside a lump-sum price.
Cost-plus vs. fixed-price, explainedFrom lot to keys in six steps
- 1
Lot feasibility
Zoning, setbacks, flood zone, utilities and a first cost range for your address.
- 2
Plan & budget
Choose or refine a plan and get an open-book budget with allowances spelled out.
- 3
Permits
We prepare and submit the permit package and handle reviewer comments.
- 4
Build
Site prep through finishes, with progress and costs reported at every milestone.
- 5
Walk-through
Final inspection, punch list and walk-through together before handover.
- 6
Keys
Certificate of occupancy, final cost reconciliation and your keys.
Built for Florida
- Concrete-block and stucco construction, as on our recent builds
- Built to the Florida Building Code, including wind-load requirements for your county
- Flood-zone, well-and-septic and drainage questions answered before you commit
- Permitting handled with your county or city building department
Our work
Inside a finished Hivesta home
Recent single-family builds in Port Charlotte, Florida: block-and-stucco construction, open plans and finishes buyers and renters ask for.
Where we build
Building anywhere in Florida
We build single-family homes and townhomes statewide. Recent and active Hivesta projects:
- Miami
- Pinecrest
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Naples
- Fort Myers
- Lehigh Acres
- Punta Gorda
- Port Charlotte
- Pinellas County
- Kissimmee
- Winter Garden
- Sanford
- Deltona
- Daytona Beach
- St. Augustine
Don't see your city? Ask us. We build anywhere in the state.
Custom home questions
How much does a custom home cost in Florida?
It depends on the lot, size, finishes and site work such as fill, well and septic. A free feasibility report gives you a first range for your address, and our open-book budget breaks every line out before you build.
How does open-book cost-plus pricing work?
You pay the actual cost of labor and materials plus a fee agreed up front. You see every invoice. Allowances for items you haven't chosen yet are listed in the budget, so you know where the number can move.
Can you build from my own plans?
Yes. We can price and build from your architect's plans, or start from an existing plan and customize it.
Do I need to own a lot first?
No. If you're shopping for land, run a feasibility report on the lots you're considering. It helps you avoid lots that are expensive to build on.
How long does it take?
Permitting time varies by county and city. On a recent Port Charlotte single-family build, construction took about 8 months from slab to final punch list. We give you a schedule with your budget.
How do I pay for a custom home build?
Most owners use a construction loan, often a construction-to-permanent loan that converts to a mortgage at completion. Our construction loan guide explains the options, and we work with your lender's draw schedule.
Can I add an ADU or in-law suite?
Often, yes, depending on local rules. Many Florida cities and counties allow accessory dwelling units, but rules vary. The feasibility report and our team can tell you what your lot allows.
Where do you build?
Anywhere in Florida. We have projects in Miami, Pinecrest, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Naples, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Pinellas County, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Sanford, Deltona, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine. Tell us your location and we'll confirm.
More detail in our construction loan guide and Florida zoning guide.
Start with your lot
Get a free feasibility report for your address, or tell us about your project and we'll follow up within one business day.