Ellis Custom Homes, serving the Smith Mountain Lake area. Building trust one home at a time!

  • Smith Mountain Lake
    66 Builder's Pride Dr
    Hardy, VA
    540-912-0112

Bringing more than 30 years experience, Ellis Custom Homes has the expertise and skill to make your custom home a reality. We'll guide you through each step - before, during, and after construction.

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Ellis Custom Homes only uses name-brand, quality materials you can trust. Visit our selection center in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia to see for yourself.

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Ellis Custom Homes specializes in designing & building homes in a wide-range of sizes and styles. You can use your own plan & we can customize it for you, or you can tailor and build from one of ours.

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For Sale

Just finished! This beautiful ranch home set in coveted Water’s Edge Country Club in Penhook, VA. 1946 SF, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Asking $779,900.

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Additional Resources

Siding That Lasts: A Guide to Exterior Options for Custom Homes

When it comes to your home's exterior, the choices you make today will impact curb appeal, maintenance, and value for decades to come.

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Quiet Strength You’ll Appreciate Daily: Why We Use Engineered Floor Truss Systems

With factory‑engineered floor trusses as our standard, every Ellis Custom Home delivers stronger, quieter floors, seamless utility integration, and lasting energy‑efficient performance you’ll appreciate every day.

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Framing a Custom Home: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why It Matters

Framing isn’t just about putting up walls - it’s about building the strength and structure your custom home needs to stand the test of time. Learn what framing really involves, how it’s done, and why it’s one of the most important steps in the construction process:

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