Top-rated custom home builders.

Best custom home builders near Carleton, MI

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your custom home building project in Carleton, MI?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY CARLETON, MI HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.1
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon29
    Verified custom home building reviews

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

Peter J Kane Custom Builder, LLC
5.0(
4
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Carleton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"The project went incredibly well.  The focus was a quality, appropriate renovation/addition on a 1930's federal house in Ann Arbor.  An architect was hired to design an appropriate renewal and replacement inside and out.  It was important that the builder could handle the scale and detail.  We couldn't be happier with the results.
In retrospect I am sure that there is no way that we could have renovated to this standard at this cost with any other builder.  Pete was the perfect choice for our project.  I am veryspecific about the level of quality and detail that I expect and Pete meets my requirements every time.  He does it with a cheerful problem solving attitude that is uncommon in the building trades.  Pete, and any of his co-workers, are a pleasure to have around the house.  He is dependable and extremely honest.
I know that Pete bids large jobs and small jobs.  That makes him somewhat unique as a contractor.  I am sure he brings the same level of workmanship to jobs much smaller than ours. I am equally sure he can manage a big project when contracted to do so.  My main take away is that high quality work at fair prices is rare in the construction field.  Pete’s company occupies a hard to find niche."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Choice Home Warranty
Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Carleton, MI 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
Avatar for New Star Construction Inc.
New Star Construction Inc.
4.8(
8
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Carleton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up early and asked if they could go ahead and get started.  They did my roof in one day.  They cleaned up extremely well.  They guaranteed their work.  Made sure all the nails were picked up.  Had put tarp all around the house.  Removed all lawn ornaments and put them all back when they are done.  Did all the extras not necessarily asked for - went the extra mile that we really appreciated.  Their crew was absolutely wonderful, cordial.  Any questions we had they answered.  Brian, the Sales Manager, came out everyday to keep watch.  The experience was fabulous.  The owner even came out to see how things were going.  They worked with our insurance company and went over the house with them.  It would be a wonderful world if all companies had this work ethic.  I recommended them to my neighbors and 3 of them hired them."
Siding
Siding
Siding
New Metal Roof
Basement Wall Repair

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Elite Building Solutions
Elite Building Solutions
4.1(
22
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Carleton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I obtained estimates from five different companies. Not only was Elite's estimate one of the most reasonable but their materials were very highly rated on siding sites wher I had conducted research. I worked with Dave who was very professional, listened to what I said I wanted for my home and then gave me appropriate choices. All of the crew were super nice. One of them even took my trash out for me when he didn't want me to have to walk over the construction debris while they were working. The project was done within budget and Elite included some other small repairs at no cost. I was very pleased with this whole project. The house has never looked better.
"
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for HOMECRAFT BUILDERS, LLC
HOMECRAFT BUILDERS, LLC
3.5(
21
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Carleton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

"Homecraft Builders are very professional and responsive to individual needs. We met three times. Twice at my house and once at Oldenkamp to view all the cabinetoptions. They are excellent. The design was tweaked to fit my individual wants and needs.
"
Kitchen1
Glass Shower
Wood Floor
Tile Floor
Additional Photos

+3

Recommended by62%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 34
Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

The Carleton, MI homeowners’ guide to custom home building

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.