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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To learn more about building with us, to schedule a lot inspection or for pricing, please get in touch.

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Additional Resources

Do Heat Pumps Work in Cold Weather?

If you're planning to build a home in Virginia, you've probably wondered about heat pumps. They're standard in new construction here, and for good reason. But can they actually keep up when temperatures drop?

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What Keeps a Virginia Home Warm in Winter

Learn how insulation, air sealing, windows, and heating systems work together to keep your home comfortable during Virginia winters.

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Basement Waterproofing in New Home Construction

Waterproofing systems add an extra layer of protection against water and moisture entering through foundation walls. Here's how they work and why we include Tuff-n-Dri as standard in our homes.

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