C U S T O M H O M E S
Custom Built Homes Tailor-made for Your Needs.
At JSH Design & Build, we design and build fully custom homes from the ground up. That means we design every element of your home on paper before construction. Every layout, every material, every room in your home is custom to suit you.
We handle the design, documentation, budgeting, and construction management under one structure. Your home is designed in-house and built by Tract 19 Building Group, our construction entity, or by one of our trusted independent dealers.
You work with one team from first meeting through final walkthrough.
What We Actually Do.
When you hire us for a custom home, here is what we provide:
1. Site and Feasibility Review. We review your land, zoning requirements, setbacks, utilities, access, and general site conditions. If you do not own land yet, we can review prospective parcels before you purchase.
2. Architectural Design. We design your home specifically for your property and lifestyle. Floor plans, exterior elevations, roof design, structural layout, and overall form are developed from scratch.
3. Full 3D Modeling. Your entire home is modeled before construction with our advanced software package, included 3D structural elements. This allows us to refine layouts, window placements, proportions, ceiling heights, and exterior details early.
4. Construction Documentation. We produce complete construction drawings suitable for permitting and building. This includes structural layouts, framing plans, sections, schedules, and energy compliance documentation.
5. Budget Development. We build your project estimate alongside the design. Adjustments are made before construction begins, not after.
6. Permitting Coordination. We prepare and submit required documentation for local approvals and pull all necessary permits for your project.
7. Construction Management. Through Tract 19 Building Group, we coordinate subcontractors, materials, scheduling, inspections, and quality control through completion.
That is what custom means here: one coordinated process from concept through construction.
What Makes Our Homes Different.
Most builders either build from stock plans, require you to hire a separate architect, or design first and price later.
We integrate design and construction from the beginning.
Because we model and budget at the same time, design decisions reflect real costs, structural planning is intentional, energy code requirements are considered early, and surprises during construction are reduced.
You see your home before it is built. You understand the budget before construction begins.
Investment Expectations.
Custom homes vary significantly depending on size, complexity, site conditions, and finish level.
Most custom home projects in Central New York begin in the mid six figures and increase based on square footage and specification level.
We are not a production builder. We focus on thoughtful design, detailed planning, and hands-on project oversight. If you are looking for the lowest price per square foot, we are likely not the right fit.
But, if you are looking for a carefully designed and professionally managed build, we should talk.
Build Your Dream Home Today
We take on a limited number of custom homes each year to maintain quality and involvement in each project.
If you are planning to build on land you own, or are exploring a future custom home project, schedule an introductory meeting to discuss feasibility, timeline, and next steps.