Top-rated custom home builders.

Best custom home builders near Buffalo, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your custom home building project in Buffalo, MN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY BUFFALO, MN HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon17
    Verified custom home building reviews

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

Avatar for Haven Homes & Design Co. LLC
Haven Homes & Design Co. LLC
5.0(
20
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Haven Home and Design (Spencer and Co) did a great job making new doors for my husbands tool shed and also replacing a storm door on my house!! Great work, very reasonably priced!!! I plan to hire them in the spring to do some more work!!! ?"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+9

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Construction As Investment LLC
Construction As Investment LLC
4.0(
41
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was very quick to respond to my calls, and once we decided we'd like him to come out to our house for an estimate he was out to our house the next morning (he conveniently had another client meeting in the area). He seemed knowledgeable and provided insight into what finishing my basement would entail. One particularly important thing he noticed is that the ceiling height in some areas of the basement were a couple inches shy of being "up to code." I was glad he was looking out for potential issues already - it shows his ability to plan ahead and account for possible road blocks.  Aside from that, his prices seemed very reasonable! If, or rather  when, I begin doing my basement remodel (which will now likely not be until next summer) I will definitely be keeping Vitaly in mind for the job.
"
7332 Fremont
1609 84th Ave
2717 84th Ave Brooklyn Park
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Northstar Insulation LLC
Northstar Insulation LLC
4.6(
17
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The staff at Northstar Installation were courteous and professional throughout our interactions. I'm looking forward to the energy-cost savings they've provided for my home as the seasons change."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+17

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Greene Construction Inc
Greene Construction Inc
4.4(
107
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greene Construction Inc was amazing. The best contractor I have ever had and will use them again for sure.
First they installed the egress window for us and the next day came back to build a pine wall and door so our middle child could have his own bedroom.
It took two full days and it was worth it. Both mornings they showed up at 8 AM and worked until it was done. They cleaned up well after the work was done as well.
The company is great and I recommend them to all.
TJ and Gary do great work and are really nice guys and they know what they are doing.
Demian, who is the owner - is the kind of contractor you want - A great one.
He was on vacation when I first contact him and he got back to me right away to set up a meeting. A contractor that actually wants business - finally!
Friendly, honest, great work and prompt.


"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Purpose Driven Restoration LLC
Purpose Driven Restoration LLC
5.0(
14
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We worked primarily with Nataly and Brenden along with a fair amount of interaction with John who put up our tile. All of these folks were outstanding to work with and made every attempt to answer our questions in a timely fashion. We have had so many compliments on our new kitchen and love it so much. Nataly has such a great vision, she was very instrumental in putting it all together. John put in the tile which was challenging, it looks wonderful he also did several other tasks. Brenden managed the day to day events and kept us in the loop. I would highly recommend PDR for your remodel needs and should we plan to do more in the future we will certainly consider this company."
Kitchen Remodel
Hickory Cabinets
Kitchen Remodel
Mosaic Backsplash
Kitchen Remodel

+19

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Heinen Contracting Inc
Heinen Contracting Inc
3.8(
58
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'll make this short, but could write a novel. From the start he was great to work with, then once work began dates kept getting pushed and pushed. the wrong garage door was installed, I had a garage door opener installed that I didn't ask for (but am glad it's there now), the service door was the wrong swing, the apron had to be redone due to being the wrong size and it didn't have a slope to it. I heard over and over that he was just the messenger to relay the information to his sub-contractors. the project was completed one month after the 'promised' completion date. Once the project was comlete I have to say that I'm happy with the finished product, just the process was VERY frustrating. That's the short version...take it for what you will."
Backyard Retreat
Heinen Contracting Inc
Heinen Contracting Inc
Basic Level 20 x 22 Garage
20 x 24 Tudor Style

+4

Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Sharpe Construction LLC
Sharpe Construction LLC
4.7(
46
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Samuel Sharpe showed up on time and performed all the tasks that I asked him to do. I contacted about 6 or 7 Contractors for this project. Only three showed up to give me a estimate,the other 4 never called me back. In this age of instant communication, I feel that sometimes customer service is a thing of the past.Of course, I remember going to the gas station and a attendant would fill your gas tank,check your oil and wash your windows.Ah,the good old days! Samuel Sharpe reminds me of those days gone by. He will go out of his way to accommodate you. I added on about 5 extra things on my original bid and he performed these tasks flawlessly.Samuel is a easy going person who keeps you informed how each and every project is going .I feel that his workmanship,professionalism,and attention to detail is superb.I feel that for everything that Sam did and the total cost that I was charged,it was a very good investment for my house. I would like to give Sam a 10 and a A+ for a job done extremely well done. I look forward to working with Sam again very soon and I would highly recommend him to everyone who wants or need a top notch contractor!! Thank you Sam for the excellent job!
"
Before Picture
Completed project
Another of the exterior complete
New addition to the deck.
Hot tub enclosure

+14

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for G and G Home Remodeling
G and G Home Remodeling
5.0(
5
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Buffalo, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Locally owned business with over 12 years of experience. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text with questions regarding your projects. Look forward to working with you on all your home endeavors.

Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 48
Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Ultimately, a work warranty is only as reliable as the contractor you’ve hired. That’s why trust and reputation are such important factors, in addition to having a solid contract and confirming appropriate licensing, insurance, and bonding. When looking for a contractor, it’s a good idea to read online reviews and ratings to see what kind of experience past customers have had. Issues with your contractor can make for an unsatisfying renovation process, but a reliable contractor can make the process go as smoothly as possible.

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

The average cost to build a modular home is around $270,000, and most modular homes total between $180,000 and $360,000. Of course, this price varies significantly by location, and the price tends to follow the cost of living in the area. There are quite a few other factors at play that can affect your pricing, including the following:

  • Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Site preparation, including land clearing and leveling

  • Type of foundation

  • Utility connections

  • Cost of building permits

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

The Buffalo, MN homeowners’ guide to custom home building

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