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

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JK Custom Builders LLC
4.6(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Warranties offered

"We could not have asked for a better experience. Jon and his crew were exceptional. Excellent communication throughout. The completed porch exceeds our expectations. We would not hesitate to work with this company again."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Whited and Sons General Contractor, LLC
3.5(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Whited & Sons to build a room addition and are very pleased with his detail and professional workmanship. Mr. Whited accomodated our requests for this project and suggested alternative solutions that made this project even better. We have recieved great compliments from our friends and family, we will definately refer Whited & Sons. John & Penny"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
TimCo Builders
2.6(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Customers say: Quick response

"I have used Timco Builders three times now. The sliding glass door replacement was the last. Tim has always been prompt to appointments and dependable and highest quality of work. In addition to excellent work he was very considerate regarding my home. He was very neat in his work and cleaned up after the job was done, or he left for the night to return the following day. I have other things I am going to do in my home in the future and I will always hire Timco Builders."
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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J & M Custom Construction Inc
4.5(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

"It went very well.  He was very detail oriented and there were no hidden costs.  The bathroom turned out even better than we imagined.  We were on vacation when he worked on the bathroom and when we came home our bathroom was nicer than the resort we were staying at!  He had a lot of great ideas and was willing to work with us on what we wanted.  The subcontractors that came in were great as well."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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American Made Contractors
4.4(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"If you want quality workmanship, consistent and accurate communication, and honest bidding, Scott Padgett of American Made Contractors should be your contractor of choice for your next remodeling project. This is our second time working with Scott; our first project was small - repairing our cement front porch and then tiling it. Our front porch looks beautiful, thanks to Scott Padgett. When we decided to finish our basement, adding a full bathroom, bedroom, living and dining area and kitchenette, Scott Padgett was our first and only choice. As in our first experience, Scott's vision and talent, along with his professional and talented contractors, gave us a stunning addition to our home. If you are looking for a person you can trust to complete your next project, you should put your faith in Scott Padgett of American Made Contractors."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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A Right Way to Construct
4.4(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Orlando is very thorough in explaining the process and goes out of his way to make sure that the consumer gets the most bang for their buck. He keeps you informed throughout the entire process and explains the necessary steps. This part was very important to me as a home owner to know the process and steps being taken."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Riverside, OH 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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Powerhouse General Contracting
4.6(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James did a fantastic job on my crumbled concrete driveway. He made it a little wider and it looks great. The deal went very smoothly he did everything he said he would do. I would recommend him for sure. Very polite honest hard working man. Thank you for making my driveway beautiful & safe."
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of $100 per square foot when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about $150 per square foot. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a home renovation cost estimator to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.

It pays to hire a project manager or general contractor when you have a large-scale project that will take over a week to complete, especially when it involves structural changes and multiple subcontractors. This includes hiring a general contractor to build a house, add an extension, or manage other projects that need a building permit.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

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.

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

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