Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Home Builders in Kansas City
Founded in 1965, Willis Custom Homes has established itself as a premier custom home builder in Kansas City, delivering quality craftsmanship and innovative design for over six decades. Our family-owned business, spanning three generations of the Willis family, prioritizes client satisfaction through personalized attention, collaborative design processes, and a commitment to timeless architectural excellence. We specialize in creating custom homes that adapt to evolving lifestyles, offering diverse architectural styles from modern farmhouse to Mediterranean, supported by a trusted network of architects, designers, and subcontractors.Our focus on limited build projects ensures dedicated service to each client, while our award-winning designs reflect a deep understanding of functional living spaces and aesthetic appeal. Recognized by the Home Builders Association for design excellence, we take pride in transforming client visions into enduring dream homes, with a reputation built on repeat business and referrals.
Services
Custom Home Construction
Villa Maintenance
Estate Home Design
Architectural Styles
Ready-to-Go Plans
Home Customization
Kansas City Portfolio
Homesite Selection
Award-Winning Designs
Family Legacy Building
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- Three generations of family-owned expertise in custom home construction
- Award-winning designs recognized by the Home Builders Association
- Client-focused process with personalized attention to detail
- Diverse architectural styles including modern farmhouse, Mediterranean, and contemporary
- Trusted network of architects and subcontractors ensuring quality craftsmanship
What people say
High quality construction
Award-winning homes
Excellent builder
Top-notch project manager
Beautiful, functional homes
Services
Custom Home Construction
Willis Custom Homes specializes in creating bespoke residences tailored to individual client needs. Our process combines generational expertise with modern design principles to deliver homes that balance aesthetic appeal with functional living spaces. Each project benefits from hands-on oversight by the Willis family and a curated team of industry professionals.
Architectural Design
We offer diverse architectural styles including modern farmhouse, contemporary, Mediterranean, and coastal designs. Our team collaborates with clients to maximize living space efficiency while incorporating forward-thinking elements that adapt to changing lifestyle needs through ready-to-go or fully custom plans.
Homesite Selection
Our portfolio includes premium homesites across prestigious Kansas City communities like Loch Lloyd and Regents Park. We help clients choose locations suited to their preferred home style, size, and lifestyle requirements while ensuring optimal positioning for natural light and outdoor living spaces.
Award-Winning Designs
Recognized by the Home Builders Association for multiple design awards, our homes feature innovative layouts and premium finishes. The signature Clydesdale plan exemplifies our commitment to creating spaces that evolve with homeowners' needs while maintaining timeless architectural appeal.
Client Collaboration
We prioritize open communication throughout the building process, ensuring client preferences guide every decision. From initial concept to final walkthrough, our team provides expert guidance while accommodating unique requests to transform personal visions into reality.
People
Patrick Willis
Company Leader
Third-generation builder continuing his family's legacy of excellence in custom home construction. Recognized for leadership in design innovation and client satisfaction through personalized service and industry partnerships.
Zack Willis
Visionary
Third-generation team member blending modern innovation with traditional craftsmanship. Focuses on maintaining family legacy while advancing design technology and sustainable building practices.
Bob Willis
Founder
Established the company in 1965, setting quality standards that continue to define the business. His foundational principles of craftsmanship and client care remain central to company operations.
Questions
What makes Willis Custom Homes different from other builders?
Three generations of family ownership ensure consistent quality standards, with personalized attention to detail and a proven track record of award-winning designs.
Can I build a custom home outside your listed communities?
Yes, while we specialize in Kansas City's premier neighborhoods, we can build on client-owned land anywhere in the metro area.
What architectural styles do you offer?
We provide diverse options including modern farmhouse, contemporary, Mediterranean, coastal, and traditional designs to suit various preferences.
How do you handle the design process?
We offer both ready-to-go plans and fully custom designs, with collaborative input from our architects and your personal preferences throughout development.
What quality assurance measures do you have?
Our trusted network of subcontractors and industry partners maintain strict quality control standards, supported by 60 years of construction expertise.
Do you offer post-construction support?
Yes, we provide comprehensive follow-up services to address any needs after home completion, ensuring long-term client satisfaction.
Reviews (3)
Chris Shibel
Dec 23, 2019
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Our experience building with Willis construction was very good. Their attention to detail and regular contact with us throughout the process of decision making through final construction was exemplary. Patrick and Bob Willis were committed to providing a finished product that we as the homeowners could be proud to call our own. And we very much are as a result of choosing to build with Willis construction. They build the home the way you want it built.
Edna Rindner
Nov 24, 2019
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We've been living in one of Patrick Willis' new Enclave villas at 145th and Nall, and couldn't be happier with the home. We purchased it when the upstairs was completed, and were able to work with Patrick and his team on the build out of the lower level to our specific wishes. Unlike the nightmares people often report on builders, this process was amazing...and actually fun! Their team did the highest quality work, they were professional, responsive and as neat as possible.They accommodated not only our quirky taste and specific selections for lower level finishes, but also made minor modifications
David Whitman
Sep 13, 2019
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Willis Custom Homes is an outstanding home builder! We had interacted with several area builders during our selection process and found that Willis was the most attentive of all to our needs and requirements. During the design process, Patrick Willis was personally involved and provided extremely valuable input to our architect. Also, during the construction, we were living several hundred miles away and were only able to visit our building project two or three times per month for a few days. Despite this, the project proceeded smoothly with minimal concerns. Also, the Willis subcontractors and
