Custom Homes
in Oakland County.
Homes + Vision
Custom homes in Oakland County, Michigan. From $700,000, $250–$400+/sf. One team handles architecture, engineering, permits, and construction under a single contract. Your architect or our in-house design team.
From $700K · $250–$400+/sf · 12–20 month builds
Scope + Delivery
What a custom home with RDB actually includes.
Every custom home starts with a paid preconstruction phase where architecture, engineering, selections, permitting, and budget are fully resolved before construction begins. You sign a construction contract only after you have completed plans and a fixed price in hand.
Under one contract: architectural design (in-house or architect-collaboration), structural and mechanical engineering, site work and excavation, all local permits and design review, construction with our employees and long-term trade partners, finish coordination from cabinetry through landscape. Every decision from concept to final punch list is documented and archived for the life of the home.
Investment + Levels
What custom homes cost in Oakland County.
The $700K floor reflects a conceptual scope: a modest 2,500 sf home on a straightforward lot at standard premium finish. A 3,000 sf home typically runs $750K–$1.2M depending on finish level and site complexity. Estate-level homes cross $4M on complex sites or at the top finish level. Three clear tiers below, with estate-level builds above $500/sf for the most complex programs.
Tier 1 — Standard Premium
$250/sf
12–14 months
- + Functional, comfortable layout
- + Quality cabinetry and countertops
- + Energy-efficient windows and doors
- + Curb-appeal landscaping
- + Standard lighting package
Tier 2 — Elevated
$300/sf
14–16 months
- + Custom entryway and foyer
- + Upgraded primary and secondary baths
- + Unique millwork and accent walls
- + Outdoor living area
- + Smart HVAC integration
- + Built-in storage throughout
Tier 3 — High-End
$400+/sf
16–20 months
- + Grand architectural features
- + Spa-inspired primary suite
- + Outdoor kitchen and pool
- + Custom wine cellar or bar
- + Home theater
- + Water features and exterior lighting
- + Full interior design service
Final pricing is established during the paid preconstruction phase. The three tiers above describe typical cost per square foot at each finish level.
Design + Collaboration
Design-build, with or without your architect.
Custom homes begin two ways. One: our in-house design team from first sketch — architecture, engineering, selections under the same roof as construction. Two: you arrive with an architect you've already chosen, and we join the design team from the first working session. About half of our custom homes begin this way.
Either path delivers the same advantage. Builder at the table from day one. Cost validated against current Oakland County rates as design develops. One point of accountability through construction. Contract single-source through RDB. You avoid the traditional handoff gap where plans return weeks later with a surprise bid.
Where + We Build
Where we build.
Vacant lots, teardown sites, and infill properties throughout six Oakland County communities: Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, Rochester, Rochester Hills. Each municipality has its own building department and setback requirements. Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills add historic district and design review boards. Permits, hearings, and municipal coordination happen as part of preconstruction. You don't chase applications or sit in design-review meetings unless you want to.
- Birmingham, MI
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Bloomfield Township, MI
- West Bloomfield, MI
- Rochester, MI
- Rochester Hills, MI
Featured + Work
Recent custom home projects.
Forestview + Estate
Expansive modern home with open-concept living, elegant kitchen, and a backyard pool that showcases contemporary elegance inside and out.
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Woodland + Estate
Refined modern estate featuring an expansive kitchen, open-concept living, and exquisite outdoor entertainment areas.
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Willow Ridge + Estate
Refined modern estate with elegant kitchen, rustic living room, outdoor entertainment spaces, and distinctive architectural details throughout.
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Frequently asked.
- How long does a custom home take?
- Budget 14–24 months first engagement to move-in. Preconstruction 4–8 weeks. Construction 12–18 months for most homes in our portfolio, longer for estate-level builds or complex sites. Timelines established during preconstruction alongside the fixed construction price.
- Do you work with my architect?
- Yes. About half our custom homes begin this way. When you bring an architect you already trust, we join the first working session and validate buildability and pricing as design develops. The architect leads design; we bring construction intelligence. Contract single-source through RDB.
- What's the preconstruction process?
- A paid phase covering architectural design, engineering coordination, material and finish selections, permitting, and cost validation. Typically 4–8 weeks. You end with completed plans, a fixed construction price, and a construction contract. Preconstruction fee rolls into construction if you proceed.
- Can you build on my lot?
- Yes. Site feasibility is the first step. We walk your property to assess existing conditions, setbacks, soil and grading, access, and utility connections — confirming whether your program fits your lot before any design work begins. Teardowns or significant site work factor into preconstruction scope.
- What's included in the $700K floor?
- The $700K floor reflects a conceptual scope: a modest 2,500 sf home on a straightforward lot, standard premium finishes. Larger homes, elevated finish levels, complex sites, or estate-level programs move into $1M–$4M+. Three pricing tiers below show typical cost per square foot at each finish level.
Last updated: April 2026
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