Niche’s Best Place to Raise a Family in Monmouth ranking lists Fair Haven as the top city this year. It’s not surprising given the friendly and accommodating atmosphere of this New Jersey community. Helping families find and build a place in this suburban sanctuary are the best custom home builders in Fair Haven.
These professionals have been commended for their stellar customer service and ethical business practices. The companies also maintain affiliations with the most respected institutions in the industry. For decades, these firms have actively shaped the city’s residential landscape through custom homes that are inspired by the traditional, Dutch, colonial, and contemporary architectures.
Merrick Construction
524 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver, NJ 07739
Principal builder Timothy Cross established Merrick Construction in 1989. Under Cross’s leadership, the firm’s comprehensive custom home building delivery method covers planning, scheduling, and estimation. As a member of Remodelers Advantage, the company is updated about the latest trends, technologies, and training in remodeling. The company has also been commended for its customer-focused approach to construction by GuildQuality.
One example of the firm’s work is a single-family residence inspired by the angles and asymmetries of Dutch colonial architecture. True to its design origin, the home features broad, flat-sloped, double-pitched roofing. The design also incorporates the contemporary elements of tall, large window groupings that dominate every side of the home. These openings bring in natural daylight for a more expansive feel indoors and at the same time, connect the main areas of the home to the outdoors.
Atlantic Builders
P.O. Box 6373, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Atlantic Builders’s custom homes are inspired by the classic appeal of old-world craftsmanship and details. At the same time, the firm incorporates modern and contemporary elements into these works to answer the demand for today’s functionalities. Kostas Natsis’s extensive experience has helped the company offer this signature practice. Its full-scale approach also covers construction management, new residential construction, custom renovations, and general contracting.
One example of a project that exemplifies the firm’s quality builds is this Craftsman-inspired home. The residence speaks of its design origins through the main front entrance, its columned porch, and shingle roofing. The contemporary elements, on the other hand, are reflected in the minimalist and clean surfaces of its façade and the wide, expansive windows let in a generous amount of daylight. The home’s asymmetrical, rectangular form also allows the interiors to maximize their usable space.
K M Hughes Fine Homes
811 River Road, 2nd Fl. Fair Haven, NJ 07704
KM Hughes FIne Home is a design-build company that specializes in the custom home building of traditional-inspired homes. As a company focused on building technologies, the firm incorporates modern-day building techniques and designs into every project. Kevin Hughes, the principal builder and founder, takes a hands-on approach to every project. Through collaboration, Hughes and its clients conceptualize and curate designs that emphasize practicality and timeless design.
The firm’s portfolio highlights a long list of high-end and mid-range residences. The firm takes advantage of space, light, layout, and materials to produce homes that celebrate the light and approachable element of wood and natural materials. The use of stone masonry for the exterior space also adds a hint of nostalgia and character to the homes. The firm’s most notable projects are inspired by the classic Dutch, colonial, traditional, and craftsman architectures.
Lead Dog Builders LLC
219 East Bergen Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Lead Dog Builders was established in 2009 as a product of Michael Villane’s 25 years of experience as a general contractor. Through Villane’s guidance, the company offers a wide range of services, including custom homes, renovations, and construction management. These services are catered to the residential and commercial project owners of Monmouth County and its nearby communities.
One of the firm’s most unforgettable projects was for a contemporary residence set on a beachfront. The home’s design focuses on blurring the line between the indoors and its outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling windows give the main living spaces an unobstructed view of the beachfront. The interior’s open floor layout brings in copious natural light thanks to the transparent walls. The warm palette on the facade allows the home to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape
Daunno Development Company LLC
1142 Raritan Road, Clark, NJ 07066
Since Daunno Development Company LLC opened its doors in 1996 it has provided residential construction and real estate services to a wide range of clients. For decades, it has delivered homes that highlight different architecture and interior designs, everything from traditional American origins to classic European styles. The firm serves private homeowners and developers across New Jersey, including clients from Middlesex, Essex, Somerset, Union, and Morris Counties.
Rudolph Daunno Jr. founded the privately owned and operated practice that is commended for its competitively priced services. The firm is now on its third generation of leadership. Basing its practice on the tested methods of traditional building, the firm also incorporates the latest trends and techniques in construction to provide more functionally and stylistically relevant structures. The results are homes inspired by timeless architectures and optimized through the functional details of modern building techniques.
