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

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Elevate Homes
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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With over 10 years of experience, Elevate Homes is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

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Nexgen Contractors LLc
4.7(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Building relationships through renovations."\n\nNexgen's team goal is to ensure a smooth, stress free process through your project needs from start to finish.\n\nAs an owner with over 15 years personal experience in custom home building and renovation, you can expect to experience a professional and attentive level of service that will exceed your expectations. By carefully understanding your ideas of what you want to accomplish, we can ensure that the design is innovative, functional, and practical.\n\nWe look forward to working with you!\n\nSteven Eby

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Buffalo, SC 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
Assured Contractors
4.4(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!\n\nGive us a call today for your remodeling needs! We specialize in but aren’t limited to bathroom and kitchen remodeling.

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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Marketplace Housing
4.3(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"Marketplace Homes has managed two residential rental properties for me, and everything has always been very easy. They coordinate showings, negotiated rent with tenants, and hired contractors as needed at each property. I would use them for any rental property I have in the future!"
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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CNT Foundations
4.5(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Credit card accepted

"Like anyone that notices their home is starting to crack and move you feel overwhelmed. After hiring a structural engineer to tell us what what was going on we began the search for a foundation specialist. I interviewed three companies and after research selected CNT Foundations.
We are very happy with the outcome. They met all my criteria and deserve this recommendation. I expect excellence, attention to detail and integrity when I pay for a service. Victor and his three man crew met all these standards. I was kept informed, involved and allowed to observe what they were doing. The job site was left clean, my home was not damaged and the job was finished on time. Victor was on onsite to supervise every phase of the operation and address my questions. There was immediate follow-up to see if I was satisfied and I my account was adjusted when the cost of the service was less than expected. Before you go with a company that advertises on TV everyday give these guys a try. You will be glad you did.
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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TB Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One of the most professional contractors out there. Did a fantastic job. Very nice, very courteous, great pricing, fantastic work. The owner is a super nice guy."
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
O'Sullivan Builders LLC
4.2(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was very professional told us what we needed too do he didn't push us in any way have never meet a person that helped us the way he did. This is not the only thing he has contracted to do for us. We are thankful that we Met him".  We also contracted him about 15 years ago to build our home.  The job went as scheduled and he built us a beautiful custom home.  He is all about the details and we wanted custom features to fit our needs.  If we ever build another house, Rodney is the one that we will choose.  We couldn't have asked for a better experience and professionalism than what he gave us. 
Thank you Rodney for such a great job.
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

Yes, a home builder or contractor should have the proper licensing and insurance. Licensing requirements vary by state and municipality, but most states mandate that a builder holds at least a general contractor’s license. For specialized work such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or sewage systems, individual licenses may be required, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to review your local guidelines and confirm a builder's credentials. As you browse professionals, you can also look for the “Angi Certified” badge. This indicates the business meets our certification standards, which include passing a criminal background check, holding applicable state and local licenses, and maintaining an average rating of 3.0 or better.

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.

Historically, Tudor homes originally stemmed from the 15th and 16th centuries, while Victorians appeared during Queen Victoria's reign in the 19th century. The design and structural differences are significant as well. The many types of Victorian architecture—such as Italianate architecture—typically feature ornate trim, wood siding, wraparound porches, and tall towers on top, such as belvederes. On the other hand, Tudor-style homes feature white stucco exteriors with exposed wooden rafters marking the house frame both inside and out.

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