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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Custom homebuilding resources

Here you can find various articles and blog posts about custom home building, covering everything from how to choose a good building lot to how construction finacing works.

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Additional Resources

What does “perc approved” really mean for a building lot?

One of the most crucial factors when considering purchasing a lot is whether it’s approved for an on-site septic system.  If not, bottom line, the lot is unbuildable, and you’ve purchased what we refer to as a “glorified strawberry patch”.  But today, it goes far beyond just being perc approved or not. 

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The Two Main Types of Contracts for Custom Homes

Regardless of who you choose to build your home, having the right contract in place can significantly minimize the chance for issues and disputes and can set you up for a smooth, enjoyable and low-stress building process.

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Building a shell home

A shell can be a great option for those wanting to build a custom home, who are able to take on responsibility for some of the interior work. This can reduce the initial cost considerably and allow the home to move towards completion on your own timeline.

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