Top-rated custom home builders.

Get matched with top custom home builders in Diamondhead, MS

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your custom home building project in Diamondhead, MS?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY DIAMONDHEAD, MS HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.4
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon14
    Verified custom home building reviews

Find Custom home builders in Diamondhead

Avatar for Mallette Construction LLC
Mallette Construction LLC
4.9(
8
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Diamondhead, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great. He was on time, professional and efficient. He painted my rooms and put some crown mold and base boards down. I found out he was also an electrician and was able to fix a ceiling fan in my living room. I would definitely use him again and recommend hiring him for the job."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Choice Home Warranty
Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Diamondhead, MS 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 Coastal Contracting LLC
Coastal Contracting LLC
4.3(
11
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Diamondhead, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish, Coastal Contracting delivered an exceptional whole-home remodeling experience! We entrusted them with a significant project, and they exceeded our expectations at every turn. Their team was professional, communicative, and incredibly skilled. The attention to detail in their craftsmanship is truly remarkable, and they transformed our house into the home of our dreams. They listened to our vision, offered insightful suggestions, and executed the plan flawlessly. We are absolutely thrilled with the results and wholeheartedly recommend Coastal Contracting for any remodeling project, big or small. They are simply the best!"
Shower pan
Ceiling beam
Whole home remodel
Whole home remodel
Whole home remodel

+36

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Avatar for Next level carpentry
Next level carpentry
5.0(
3
)
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Diamondhead, MS and surrounding areas

We are a family owned business that strives for excellence at every corner. We have been building dreams for ore than thirty years, and continue to pay close attention to detail every day. We work hard to keep a tight budget, yet at the same time be flexible to customer needs, in order to achieve the highest satisfaction from our home owners. Each project is worked on diligently by the owner of the company, Robert Lattimore. Our skill set ranges from new home builds from ground up, to fine finish carpentry such as custom cabinets. We also specialize in decks and porches, stairs and metal roofs.

Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+42

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 29
Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

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.

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.

The Diamondhead, MS homeowners’ guide to custom home building

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