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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Elsmere - Updated Nov 2026

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Remark Construction
4.6(
36
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Remark removed and replaced our large custom composite deck. Double picture frame with contrasting colors and aluminum rails. Fantastic quality construction on the new build. Very satisfied with the new product!!! Chris and his team were super courteous and respectful. Good to work with. Prompt responses to concerns or requested revisions. Would certainly hire this team again - have already recommended them to friends!"
Full Bath, Add Laundry
Wine Tasting / Bourbon Room
Coastal Covered Deck w/ Stamped Patio
Remodeling - Basements Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project

+178

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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NKY Custom Construction & Remodeling, LLC.
New to Angi
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to NKY Custom Construction & Remodeling, LLC.! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

Office/gym shed
Office/gym shed
Office/gym shed
15x20 timber tek deck
15x20 timber tek deck

+2

Response time9 hrs
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Appelman Construction, LLC
3.4(
26
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did a great job with my kitchen, and everyone was very easy to work with. Ed did a phenomenal job with the tile, and the countertops and floor all look great. Ed did my bathroom floor also, and it is sooo pretty!"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Smaller Kiitchen Remodel
Smaller Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+16

Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Strong Painting
4.8(
19
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

"Trino and his crew did an amazing job! They spent 4 days stripping and refinishing our two large mahogany front doors and they turned out beautifully. They carefully taped off the entire lower level and painted two coats to cover the existing darker paint color. The crew was prompt, tidy and professional. Trino is a nice, trustworthy and highly professional manager of his painting crew. I would highly recommend them for any painting or refinishing job inside our outside of your home or business."
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Thomas & Thomas Contracting
4.9(
7
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 20 years of professional remodeling experience, we are here to address all your kitchen and bathroom remodeling needs and dreams. We also can do the following: floor tiling to demolition, plumbing repair, electrical to landscaping, building retaining walls, painting and dry walling.\n I like to make my clients vision come true, I had a dream of being a contractor, now here I am waiting to make YOUR dreams into a reality for you.\n I am the owner of Thomas Contracting fully insured and licensed with the city

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,680
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Potter House Group Inc
4.4(
12
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Potter House was very responsive, calling back and providing an upfront no-BS time estimate for when work could actually begin (if we had decided to use them). Due to the busy nature of their schedule, they weren't expecting to be able to begin work for at least three weeks but, knowing the nature of our problem, were willing to come by and provide an estimate. When the gentleman I was dealing with came over to look at our problem he was, once again, upfront about how long it would be before Potter House would be able to begin work. He was also quite knowledgeable and honest about the different aspects of work and sub-contracting that would be required to get done what we needed. All-in-all, I was very appreciative of not being strung along nor having to do my own follow-up. Though we didn't end up using them (since we needed to get the work started before they were available), I would not hesitate to call them up again for future work.
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Hinsford Building & Remodeling
5.0(
8
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Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Jeff has been great to work with; he is personable and accommodating to making our space exactly how we wanted it. We had a large screened room and deck added to the back of the house, as well as two windows taken out of our dining room and French doors put in. The new deck area makes my house feel significantly bigger and our family has already begun enjoying this new outdoor space. Hinsford provides good quality work with sturdy construction and materials. I plan to continue working with Hinsford Building in the future."
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Builder-grade is one of two types of stock cabinets, whereas semi-custom designs allow homeowners some control over the color, finish, or hardware on their cabinets. Stock cabinets are sold in construction-grade and builder-grade designs. Construction-grade cabinets are usually made from inexpensive medium-density fiberboard, which is prone to moisture damage, whereas builder-grade models are a step up with higher-quality materials. Construction-grade designs are the most common type of cabinets in America.

Yes, you can finance new construction, though the process often requires a different type of loan than one for an existing property. There are several financing options available:

  • Construction-to-Permanent Loan: This is a common option where a single loan covers the building costs and then converts into a traditional mortgage once construction is complete and you move in.

  • Construction Loan (Stand-Alone): This type of loan provides funding only for the duration of the construction project. Once the house is built, you will need to pay the loan in full, typically by securing a separate, standard mortgage.

  • Builder Financing: Some custom homebuilders offer their own financing options, which may only require a down payment to begin the building process.

  • Bridge Loan: This can be a useful short-term loan to fund your new construction while you are in the process of selling your old home.

  • Home Equity Options: If you are building a second home, you might be able to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance on your current property.

It's also important to be aware that some lenders may have restrictions on financing for DIY house builds, so be sure to verify that you can secure financing before starting your project.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

Custom homes can take an average of 18 months to build, mainly due to the lengthy design process, and most projects take somewhere between 12 and 24 months. When you work with the right custom home builders near you, they can help you map the road ahead and understand what can speed up or delay the timeline. Choosing locally available materials, for example, can speed things up without losing that customized touch.

Green homes are often more expensive to build, averaging around $200 per square foot compared to the $150 per square foot you’d spend to build a standard home. However, green homes can save you money on your utility bills by consuming less energy or creating energy using solar panels or wind turbines on-site. They’re more expensive to build, but they often end up costing less in the long run.

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