The state of Mississippi is lush, warm, and marked by an abundance of traditional architecture. The craftsman home style is a common sight in Mississippi communities, but the state features a plethora of other home designs ranging from quaint classic bungalows to extravagant contemporary estates.
Whether you’re moving to Mississippi, or you’re a long-time native with unique needs, you might be in the market for a custom home. To help you build the home of your dreams, we’ve compiled the top custom home builders in Mississippi. We sorted through a lot of different Mississippi contractors and selected only the best. Our process included evaluating companies with regard to their work history, building proficiency, principal profiles, professional accreditations, portfolios, awards, and press recognition. The result is this list of Mississippi’s best which we trust will be the first step toward the house of your dreams.
If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.
3S Homes
157 Tisdale Road, Madison, MS 39110
Constructing residential estates is a 3S Homes specialty. Veteran Carl Sandberg serves as the principal of the firm and he thrives on building residential homes with a solid team of specialists trained in the art of custom home building. Sandberg left his mark in the tri-county regions by building premium homes in Jackson and its adjacent areas.
The company is a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and two chapters of the Home Builders Association—Mississippi (HBAM) and Jackson chapter (HBAJ). 3S is a regular participant in the Parade of Homes, regularly winning top awards—including the 1st place Overall in Homes up to $200,000—during the Spring and Fall iterations of 2014 and 2017. In 2018, the company was named Builder of the Year by the HBAM and the HBAJ.
Brad Baggett Homes
123 South George Street, Petal, MS 39465
Excellent homebuilding and dedicated customer service are the cornerstones of Brad Baggett Homes’s operations. The owner and certified home builder Brad Baggett has been running the firm for almost two decades and strives to deliver satisfaction to homeowners through superior craftsmanship. Reviews of the firm praise its exceptional work quality as well as the professionalism of its crew. They keep the building space issue-free and consistently complete projects in a timely manner.
Aside from its construction prowess, the firm also prides itself on the integrity that it practices. The company is part of the Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association and it is a Certified Professional Builder as designated by the Mississippi Housing Institute (MHI). Baggett Homes provides both commercial and residential properties.
Classic Homes of Desoto
6437 Shenandoah Lane, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Jody and April Dunning built their first home in 1992 and have continued to construct beautiful structures for clients in the Mississippi area ever since. Their NAHB-accredited firm, Classic Homes of Desoto, provides quality craftsmanship, leading technology, and ongoing communication.
The HBA of Mississippi-certified firm’s process begins with brainstorming ideas and designing a blueprint. Then creating the property becomes the focus, as the talented crew takes the lead in bringing a client’s vision to life. Selecting interior and exterior finishes and building the structure is the final step, and post-construction furnishes are the final course of the building menu.
Energy efficiency and sustainable living are guaranteed: homes constructed by the firm are Energy Star Certified. The company stays current on innovations in construction technology and brings those fresh approaches to its projects.
CornerStone Construction
1720 Woodside Cr., Tupelo, MS 38801
CornerStone Construction builds gorgeous, structurally sound homes and long-standing client relationships as well. Gary Dailey is the firm’s principal, bringing more than 30 years of construction expertise to the firm. As an artisan builder, Dailey sees to it that every project receives his personal attention. Ongoing communication is integral to the firm’s process, as coordination with clientele ensures smooth construction processes. The firm consistently eliminates unnecessary problems and reaching its clients’ goals with minimal fuss.
The company is certified by the NAHB, the Northeast Mississippi HBA chapter, and the HBA of Mississippi. The firm has been featured in a number of publications, including Builder/Architect, Mississippi Builder, Midsouth Magazine, and Midsouth Living. In its three decades in the field, the firm has received several accolades for its residential projects. In 2012, CornerStone has received multiple Best in Mississippi Awards from the MS Homebuilders Association. The company serves Tupelo, Corinth, Oxford, and West Point.
David Turner Companies
147 Republic Street, Madison MS
Dedication to classical architecture and design fueled David Turner to establish David Turner Companies, an enterprise that operates out of Madison, Mississippi. The firm collaborates closely with clients to bring blueprints to completion. Properties completed by the company range from $200,000 to $3 million. The firm holds credentials from national and local industry bodies like the NAHB, HBA of Mississippi, and HBA of Jackson.
A number of impressive accolades are on the firm’s resume, including several Best in Mississippi awards from the last decade. Third-party domains have also awarded the firm ‘best in service’ and ‘best in design’ awards, as voted by homeowners in client community sites. This featured Colonial custom home is a great example of the company’s building prowess. Six patio pillars show a strong sense of symmetry and classical architecture is seen in the raised front porch. The attention to detail and craftsmanship give this home a timeless feel.
Deep South Custom Homes
108 Lineage Ln, Flowood, MS 39232
Keen attention to detail and exceptional design are two of the strong points evident in Deep South Custom Homes’s work. Brian Burkley, the owner of the company, has been inspired to enter the construction industry so he can continue the legacy of his grandfather. According to client reviews, the firm completes quality projects within the set schedule and budget. Deep South’s crew of builders was also praised for being trustworthy professionals with sound craftsmanship.
Memberships in the NAHB, HBA of Jackson, and HBA of Mississippi back up the firm’s body of work, as it is recognized by local and national associations. Two of the company’s projects have been featured in 2017’s Parade of Homes, a testament to the stunning work completed by the firm. The company serves the Jackson Metro Area, including Flowood, Brandon, Madison, and Ridgeland.
Duran Homes
2159 Henry Hill Dr. Suite 103, Jackson, MS 39204
Carving its niche in its own corner of Mississippi, Duran Homes is a custom home builder with an accolade-filled resume and a catalog of projects worthy of the recognition. The award-winning firm has received a number of Builder of the Year awards. Principal Eddie Duran has been an active member of the NAHB and the HBA in the local, state, and national scenes. The family-operated enterprise has been operating since 1980 and continues its construction excellence, building custom homes in the region and fortifying its legacy for years to come.
Publications that have featured Duran Homes in the past include the Mississippi Business Journal and the Mississippi Builder. The HBA of Mississippi-certified company is a preferred builder among clients, receiving high ratings on third party domain sites.
Elliott Homes
1520 29th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39503
Seeing homebuilding as a journey taken with homeowners, Elliott Homes makes communication with clients a top priority. Brandon and Adrienne Elliott established the firm in 2009, with Brandon overseeing most of the construction components and Adrienne leading the design and style aspects of the job. Practicing impeccable client coordination is key to Elliott Homes’s operations by building and establishing potential long-term partners. Outstanding construction prowess and a meticulous design process are vital to the company’s business model. Elliott’s use of high-end materials in furnishing and finishing projects is key to the firm’s consistent record when it comes to building beautiful, quality structures.
The NAHB and HBA of Mississippi accredited company has won several awards over the years, including 2017’s National Silver Award. They were voted the #1 Builder in the Sun Herald People’s Choice Award. In 2016, Elliot’s work on “The Camille” earned the firm the Best in MS Grand Award for Best All-Around House as well as the Best Single Family – New Construction.
Gant and Brown
1616 26th Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501
Based in Mississippi, Gart and Brown Premier Home Builders has been a prevalent home building force in the region since 2001. Craig Brown and Charlie Gant serve as the firm’s principals, leading a crew of architects and industry experts whose combined expertise helped propel the firm to new heights. The enterprise is a fully licensed residential and commercial builder that has completed a large number of exceptional homes across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In addition to custom home building, the company excels in remodeling projects, having built small- and large-scale projects in the area.
The company’s portfolio contains a variety of home styles such as beach houses, farmhouses, and traditional houses. The featured home is a magnificent modern colonial residence, a grandiose structure built in a suburban region. A mixture of dark and light palettes are used in its exteriors, exuding a simple but elegant design. White accents in its archway and dark-colored beams add a lovely touch to its stunning brick-laden walls, complementing its gorgeous design.
High Tide Builders
22056 Adams Rd Saucier, MS 39574
Expertise in constructing single-family custom homes is High Tide Builders’s forte. Joseph Kobs and his company offer 15 years of industry experience to their clients, experience that consistently results in a polished finished project. The firm strives to build personalized homes that match a homeowner’s vision, bringing blueprints to vivid life. High Tide offers full-service general contracting to Hancock and Harrison counties.
The company’s services include planning, architecture, construction, and interior decorating. Creating a layout for the home acts as the bedrock of the whole process. The home is then built by a talented roster of builders. Accurate pricing is offered and complete transparency observed.
Lyles Signature Homes
126 Pinnacle Circle, Brandon, MS 39047
Sterling customer service lies at the core of Lyles Signature Homes’s enterprise. Lyles Gary Lyles presides over the company’s operations as owner and project manager. He works closely with clients to get a precise idea of each homeowner’s vision for their dream residence. Interior design is another specialty for the enterprise, and its superb work has been showcased in national publications. Some magazines that have put a spotlight on Lyle’s projects include Metro Home Builders and Parade of Homes Magazine.
Testimonials for the firm cite the team’s attentiveness and expertise as some of Lyle’s strongest suits. The crew consistently goes the extra mile; its unmatched professionalism and exceptional design prowess are the company’s best assets..
Paramount Contracting
22056 Adams Rd, Saucier, MS 39574
Paramount Contracting sought to be among the best when it came to custom home building, and that goal has been achieved. Building homes has been a long-time passion of president Bo Ladner, who was born and raised in Mississippi. Guiding clients through the whole building process is a Paramount standard, as is completing projects on time and within budget.
Paramount holds membership in the NAHB and the Mississippi chapter of the HBA. In 2014, it received Southern Living Custom Builder’s Best in MS Custom Home Builder Award in the 2,501-5,000 sq. ft. category. The firm offers full-house construction, bathroom, and kitchen remodels, patio construction, sunroom construction, and deck building. Paramount consistently delivers quality to homeowners, whether they’re providing a small scale patio or a luxury custom home.
Shepard Homes
1101 Robinson Street Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Strong attention to detail, great efficiency, and solid aesthetic value encapsulate Shepard Homes and its fluid construction flow. Firm principal Joey Shepard has been constructing custom homes in the Mississippi Gulf Coast for more than 15 years. Shepard believes that the key to building a sound home is treating every project as if he’s building his own residence. He dedicates special focus on every element and stage of the home, from its framework to its furnishing. The company offers exterior and interior work and provides kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom renovations as well.
This HBA of Mississippi member has received several awards from the industry body for three consecutive years. The accolades include the Single Family New Construction for its 2018 work on the “Katrina Revival”, the Single-Family New Construction Grand Award for its “Beauty on the Bay” project in 2017, and a Single Family New Construction Award 2016.
Shoemaker Homes
525 Pear Orchard, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Almost 50 years in the construction field has made Shoemaker Homes one of the most recognizable names in Mississippi building. The company’s president Scott Shoemaker a broker with a resume that includes a number of industry certifications such as Certified Graduate Builder (CGP), Certified in Aging Specialist (CAPS), and Certified Professional Biller (CPB). Since its inception in the ‘70s, Shoemaker’s central mission has remained the same: build custom homes that stand the test of time. The firm has accomplished this goal thanks to a strong group of builders and specialists that make up its roster.
Associations that have accredited the firm include the NAHB, the HBA of Mississippi, and the HBA of Jackson. The firm has received a number of Best of Mississippi Awards from the state’s HBA chapter.
Timber Creek Homes
200 Cedar Valley Rd., Raymond, MS 39154
Working smart to construct a customized structure that fits a homeowners’ vision lies at the heart of Timber Creek Homes. Tim Prevost focuses on providing quality when it comes to home construction. Tim is also a recognized Certified Green Professional (CGP) and CPB and boasts a strong business background. Every project completed by the firm has a 10-year structural warranty. The company’s stated goal is to build a residence that feels home to the client: the firm has successfully and consistently met that goal according to customer testimonials.
Timber Creek is an NHBA Certified Green Builder, implementing environmentally efficient methods in its work. The firm integrates energy-saving aspects into its homes as well. As one of the select builders recognized as a Certified Professional Builder by the Mississippi Housing Institute, its work lives up to its strong credentials, solidifying its status as a building powerhouse. Other accreditations include the HBA chapters of Jackson and Mississippi. The firm works on projects in the Clinton region.
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