Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Florida Home Builder Since 1996
Founded in 1996 by Robert J. and Joel Adams, Highland Homes has become one of Central Florida's most respected homebuilders. With over 15,000 homes constructed and a commitment to quality, value, and integrity, we deliver an unparalleled home-buying experience. Our dedication to excellence has earned us an award-winning reputation and recognition as part of Clayton Properties Group since 2019. We focus on building homes designed for modern lifestyles, with features tailored to individual needs and budgets. Our team prioritizes transparency, customer satisfaction, and personalized service throughout the entire homebuilding process.With decades of combined experience, our professionals ensure every home meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and design. We maintain strong community ties through sustainable practices and support local initiatives. Our transparent approach includes clear communication about timelines, costs, and construction processes. Customer feedback drives continuous improvement in our operations and service delivery. We pride ourselves on building not just homes, but lasting relationships with every family we serve.
Services
New Home Construction
Quick Move-In Homes
Custom Design Services
Financing Solutions
Design Studio Consultations
Warranty Support
Land Acquisition
Community Development
Homeowner Associations
Renovation Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have built over 15,000 homes across Central Florida since 1996
- Our team provides personalized home design consultations with transparent pricing
- We offer comprehensive construction updates with photo documentation
- Our customer care team follows up post-closing to ensure satisfaction
- We maintain industry-leading construction timelines with guaranteed completion dates
What people say
Excellent staff
Smooth process
Timely updates
Knowledgeable team
Personalized service
Services
New Home Construction
We specialize in constructing personalized single-family homes across Central Florida. Our construction process includes site selection, architectural design, and quality material selection. Homeowners receive regular progress updates with photos and video documentation throughout the 6-8 month build cycle.
Quick Move-In Homes
Available inventory homes ready for immediate occupancy. These fully-finished residences include premium upgrades and are located in established communities. Average savings of $44,500 compared to standard builds with financing options available.
Design Studio Consultations
Personalized selection of fixtures, finishes, and layout options at our Lakeland and Orlando design centers. Our consultants assist with color coordination and material choices across 40+ product categories while maintaining budget parameters.
Construction Process Management
Dedicated construction managers provide weekly updates and scheduled walkthroughs for transparency. Our system tracks over 200 quality checkpoints from foundation to final inspection ensuring compliance with building codes and customer specifications.
Warranty Support
Comprehensive warranty coverage for mechanical systems and structural components. Our response team addresses service requests within 48 hours with extended support available for post-warranty maintenance needs.
People
Robert J. Adams
Founder
Co-founder with 30+ years of homebuilding experience who established Highland Homes' commitment to quality construction and customer satisfaction in 1996. Leads strategic vision for Florida market expansion.
Joel Adams
Co-Founder
Co-founder instrumental in developing Highland Homes' construction standards and community development approach. Maintains active role in operations oversight and quality control initiatives.
Tina Neher
Community Sales Manager
Award-winning sales professional with 15+ years experience guiding clients through home purchasing process. Recognized for exceptional communication and follow-through with 98% client satisfaction rating.
Stephanie Sullivan
New Home Specialist
Top-performing sales consultant specializing in Aviary at Rutland Ranch community. Provides personalized guidance through selection process with average transaction completion time 30% faster than industry average.
Chase Williams
Construction Manager
Certified construction professional overseeing Lakeland and Winter Haven developments. Implements advanced building techniques that reduce construction timelines by 15% while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
What communities do you build in?
We develop homes in major Florida markets including Bradenton-Sarasota, Greater Orlando, Lakeland-Winter Haven, Ocala, and Tampa Bay areas.
Can I make changes to purchased plans?
Yes, our design team accommodates modifications to floorplans, elevations, and interior selections at our Lakeland and Orlando design studios.
How long does construction take?
Average build time from contract to closing is 6-8 months depending on community and selected customization options.
What financing options are available?
We offer competitive fixed-rate financing through partner lenders with rates starting at 4.49% and various down payment assistance programs.
Do you offer warranty coverage?
All homes include standard warranty coverage for mechanical systems and structural components with optional extended protection plans available.
How do I track construction progress?
Registered clients receive weekly email updates with photo documentation and can schedule virtual or on-site walkthroughs at any construction stage.
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Reviews (6)
Monkey Mafia
Oct 27, 2021
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Very poor build quality. Also at the design studio, literally everything was discontinued and we didn't get to pick anything except cabinets. Workers drink on the job. (We have pictures) Most walls or anything that would be 90 degrees is not 90 degrees. Paint all over the cabinets and windows. Dips in the concrete you feel under the carpet. When block was laid, there was alot of poorly seal blocks with vapor leaks. Bathroom tiles are very poorly done, alot of uneven and sticking out tiles. Grout in shower very pitted and poorly done. They installed an undersized air handler. Irrigation is plummed
Gosbani Hernandez
Jun 04, 2021
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We are currently in the process of building a home through Highland Homes and the process has been awful. We have been giving all kinds of time periods and nobody knows anything. It appears the water gutter out by the street needs to be replaced/smoothed over by the City/County before anything else can be done. You would think these type of details would be worked out before the house is built, but it wasnt and it appears to be bad planning. We wouldnt recommend Highland Homes to anybody and based on some of these reviews, we are worried on how these homes are built. Cant wait to hear our
Michelle Miller
May 01, 2021
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I wish I was writing a positive review. Unfortunately, that was not the case for us. I'm not sure why they promote working with VA home loans. We worked with Stephanie at the Aviary at Rutland Ranch. She knew from the beginning we were going to be using a VA home loan which we already had our pre approval. When we finally made the decision to move forward with a floor plan she convinced us it was better to use their lender. We did so and they would not approve us. Yet, we were able to without any problem with the VA. Long story short, they wanted us to pay all buyer AND seller fees, closing costs
Lee Hays
Dec 18, 2020
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Was excited about prospect of building home with them loved floor plan. Went to there preferred lender and that is where issues started. Impression I got was that then did not understand there own job. It got to point they told me I calculated my salary incorrectly when I showed them offer from Publix, with pay stubs. To point them would not approve me for loan. Then one of sales people gets condescending with me like I am child. I have owned a house for 20 years payed my bills on time and raising a daughter and you are going to be condescending? Now I go to different lender with same info and
Alex C.
May 09, 2020
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My toilet sit was broken when I moved in and it took 2 weeks to get a new one, my tile started peeling out in the master batroom withing a week. My garage door doesn't close (continuing to think is blocked but is not). My grass is dead and they won't replace because they did a half job on the sprinklers. They didn't instal one to save money and time, it took 4 weeks for them to install the sprinkler that was missing. Front door is not shut down properly so bugs crawl into the house. Garage door is very har to close (not aligned propery). My plants in front of the house weren&apos
John G.
Jun 08, 2019
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Every time I cut my lawn, I'm reminded of the poor job Highland Homes did installing it. Much of the lawn is beautiful as it was installed properly, and I have taken good care of it. However, large sections of the lawn were not installed properly. During my attempts to fix these sections, I found rocks and construction debris, including foundation sand and cinderblock pieces, form stakes, plastic wrap, and even a spray paint can buried near the surface of the lawn that prevented sod growth. I also have the opportunity to reflect upon the fact that HH missed several opportunities to
