Most custom homes in the Pittsburgh area take about a year from the first design meeting to move-in, and larger or more complex homes can take longer. Design and selections, permitting and financing, and construction each take their own stretch of time. Lot conditions, township reviews and the size of the home all affect the schedule. Because we handle design and construction as one team, there are fewer handoffs that slow things down, and we give you a realistic timeline with your estimate.

No. Many clients talk to us before they buy a lot. We can walk a property with you to check grading, drainage, utility access and setbacks, so you know the land will fit the home you want before you commit to it. If you already own your land, we build on it.

A design-build contractor handles both the design and the construction of your project under one contract. Instead of hiring an architect and a separate builder, you work with one team from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. That gives you a single point of responsibility, fewer surprise change orders and better communication between the people drawing the plans and the people building them.

A production builder sells a set menu of floor plans, usually on lots inside a subdivision the builder owns. A custom builder designs a one-of-a-kind home around your lifestyle and builds it on land you choose. Custom homes involve more decisions, but every room, finish and detail is yours.

Start by confirming the contractor is registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (Premier Custom Builders is PA HIC #028559) and carries liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Ask for a written contract with a clear scope of work and a payment schedule tied to progress, and talk to past clients. Be cautious of anyone who asks for a large cash payment up front or suggests skipping permits.

We take on construction projects anywhere within about 90 minutes of our New Castle shop, which covers the entire Pittsburgh area and much of Western Pennsylvania. For StruXure louvered roofs and Fenetex screens, we install statewide.

Yes. Premier Custom Builders is a factory-authorized dealer for all StruXure products and for Fenetex screens. We handle design, installation and the surrounding construction, so your louvered roof, screens and patio or deck are built as one project.

Every project is quoted after we visit the site and review the scope with you. Contact us to schedule a consultation and we’ll give you a written estimate.

Yes. We prepare and pull the permits required by your township or borough and schedule the inspections along the way.