Homes built on your lot builders?

[IndyGunworks]

My wife and I are in the search of home builders that will build on a lot that we are purchasing in eastern hancock county. We are looking for the larger builders that will offer set floor plans and pricing that we can slightly tweak to our needs. We are looking for a place where we can shop current floor plans. Our budget for hopefully a 4 bedroom (3 is doable for the right plan/price) 2.5 bath house, w/ a first floor master. Or a ranch (if the price is right), is less than 200k.

Lockridge seems to be the cheapest and the most user friendly website. Taylor is to pricey, as is drees. Who else is there besides arbor?

 

[perry]

Custom New Home Builder Indiana Ohio Kentucky TKConstructors

No clue on their prices; just seen a couple of their building centers.

 

[hornadylnl]

Custom New Home Builder Indiana Ohio Kentucky TKConstructors

No clue on their prices; just seen a couple of their building centers.

This is my floor plan excep we moved the master bath and kitchen walls flush with the great room.

Custom New Home Builder Indiana Ohio Kentucky TKConstructors

 

[42769vette]

I got nothing, but congrats bud

 

[BuckeyeBrad]

I've worked on a few offsite M/I & Fischer homes in the past. No idea of pricing though.

 

[bobbittle]

Integrity Homes, no idea on pricing

 

[Shoe69b]

Hallmark homes and North homes both do what you are asking for. They both have offices in Lebanon.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I have heard bad things about hallmark, and north homes is pretty far out of my price range.

 

[Shoe69b]

Just remembered that are friend of mine had TK Builders build his home. They did a good job. Just some slow contractors here and there. I saw the house completed and it looked good.
I know Hallmark can be a little hit and miss I did they dirt work for a few years. The person that owns North Homes used to work for Hallmark.
Good luck with your search.

 

[DocIndy]

Steer clear of Arbor. I made that mistake and they have been a pain to deal with even on warranty items. Have you checked with Beazer? I have a friend that is a superintendent for them and have been in several of their models.

 

[Brandon]

I have nothing to add other then if I were to be building a home, I would seriously take a look at what Hornadylnl did.

 

[BuckeyeBrad]

I also forgot to mention Beacon and also Pyatt homes. They should be in your price range.

 

[shooter1054]

If you get a chance to work with a guy by the name of Ken Napier, take a bullet to the head. It would be a lot less painful for all involved. He is a theif and has a reputaion of burning not only customers, but also vendors. Ask me how I know.

Take a look at a builder by the name of Keith Whiting of Whiting Custom Homes. Not sure what your budget numbers are, but Keith will give you a straight shot on what he can do.

 

[rgrimm01]

I have heard bad things about...

You can hear some "bad things" about all of them. It is the nature of the beast. I remember reading that building a home is one of the most stressfull undertaking the average person can experience.

You factor the investment, myriad of decisions, what you think is acceptable vs industry standard, living arrangement while house is being built, possible inactivity during phases of construction during ideal weather, etc all combine to put pressure on the individual and their relationships.

Some go into the process with unrealistic expectations which is a recipe for disaster. Patience, patience, patience.

Scattered site building is challenging. The location that you are building should be a plus in that the subcontractor base is most likely near. The process could very well unfold without a hitch. These will be the glowing reviews.

There are 3 possible attributes of this process: time, price and quality. Pick two for you will not achieve all three.

I would read reviews and check out the BBB and see what the negative reports are and how that aligns with my 2 selections above. Be aware of the financial stability of the company and know the contract that you sign. The contract covers their butt, not yours. You will have little to no recourse if things turn south.

ENJOY...

 

[Jroe]

You may want to check on Ryland, they usually build in neighborhoods but I wired a few offsite. They are decently built for the price with lots of options. Good luck!

 

[SSGSAD]

IIRC, there is a guy, here in Greenfield, Sherman. I don't know how to contact him....

 

[88GT]

BAGI Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis

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[Grizhicks]

I would try some of the customs builders out there (with in the county), you might be surprised. Dick Williams (his son Scott) built our home in 1994 (in New Pal) and did a super job. At that time it ran about $55/sq ft, but don't know about now. Good Luck... Grizhicks

 

[Mad Macs]

Having purchased a home that Ryland built, their homes are nice but their support SUCKS. They graded and seeded our backyard a few months back the day of a major storm (everybody knew it was coming) and they absolutely refused to come re-do it. I have roughly a 40 degree decline down by back yard and now it's eroded to the point of being dangerous while Ryland argued with me about repairing their screwup. I paid a good amount on this house and the fact they're refusing to throw down grass seed and regrade (when the neighborhood is still being built and it would be pretty easy) is absolutely atrocious. I hate them with a passion.

You may want to check on Ryland, they usually build in neighborhoods but I wired a few offsite. They are decently built for the price with lots of options. Good luck!

 

[the1kidd03]

I have heard nothing but good remarks about TK.

Also the same goes for UBuildIt, if you want a little more customization options and take on more of a "project manager" role.