Business Details
Luxury Custom Home Builders in Grand Rapids
At Whitmore Homes, we are passionate about providing homeowners with a luxury experience driven by our innovative fixed-price, design-build process. Founded by three brothers with a unique blend of engineering expertise, our company was built on a shared commitment to transparencyan approach that has redefined the custom homebuilding experience. After completing over 100 projects across a decade, our dedicated team of professionals is ready to bring your vision to life.We prioritize business-minded decision-making, empathy, passion, integrity, and hospitality in every project. Our fixed-price process eliminates cost fluctuations, ensuring clients receive unparalleled value. With offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we specialize in custom homes, additions, renovations, and lakeshore homebuilding, serving clients who seek professional project management and cutting-edge technology to stay informed throughout construction.
Services
Custom Home Building
Additions/Renovations
Lakeshore Home Builders
Highlights and features
- We offer a fixed-price process that eliminates cost fluctuations.
- Our team combines engineering expertise with transparent communication.
- We've completed 100+ custom home projects over 10 years.
- We prioritize integrity, empathy, and hospitality in every interaction.
- Our online project management system keeps clients informed daily.
What people say
Fantastic experience
Cared for
Excellent experience
Nothing to worry about
HAPPY experience
Services
Custom Home Building
Our custom homebuilding service delivers luxury residences tailored to client specifications. Using a fixed-price, design-build process, we eliminate budget surprises while ensuring transparency. Clients benefit from daily updates via our online project management system, with dedicated teams handling everything from site feasibility studies to final construction.
Additions/Renovations
We specialize in transforming existing spaces through complex additions and renovations. Our professional project managers ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while maintaining open communication. The service includes structural modifications, system upgrades, and interior redesigns, all supported by our proprietary specification documentation process.
Lakeshore Home Builders
Our lakeshore homebuilding expertise addresses unique waterfront construction challenges. From site feasibility assessments to final construction, we manage all aspects of lakeside property development. Clients receive specialized guidance on zoning requirements, environmental considerations, and custom design elements that maximize scenic views and property value.
People
Ryan Whitmore
Co-Founder
Ryan co-founded Whitmore Homes with his brothers, combining engineering expertise with a commitment to transparent homebuilding practices. He oversees project strategy and client relationships.
Nate Whitmore
Co-Founder
Nate Whitmore brings construction expertise to Whitmore Homes. As co-founder, he manages day-to-day operations and ensures adherence to the company's core values of integrity and hospitality.
Brett Whitmore
Co-Founder
Brett Whitmore contributes engineering knowledge and project management skills to Whitmore Homes. He focuses on technical aspects of homebuilding while maintaining the company's commitment to client satisfaction.
Lucas Jones
CEO
Lucas Jones leads Whitmore Homes as CEO, directing company strategy and growth initiatives. He ensures the organization maintains its reputation for luxury homebuilding excellence while expanding service capabilities.
Questions
What makes Whitmore Custom Homes different from other builders?
Our fixed-price, design-build process eliminates budget surprises while maintaining luxury quality. We combine engineering expertise with transparent communication throughout every project phase.
Do you handle both new construction and renovations?
Yes, we specialize in custom homebuilding, additions, and renovations. Our team manages projects from initial design through final construction for both residential categories.
How does your fixed-price process work?
We provide detailed cost estimates during design phases, present a fixed-price contract before construction begins, and assume financial risk for cost fluctuations during the project.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, and Michigan's lakeshore regions. Our expertise includes addressing unique challenges of waterfront and urban lot construction.
How do you keep clients informed during construction?
We use proprietary online project management software for daily updates, including progress reports, budget tracking, and communication between project managers and clients.
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Reviews (6)
Andrew Rucker
Dec 12, 2020
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We are very pleased with the quality of our newly built custom home by Whitmore. Their attention to detail and attentiveness to the needs of the customer is second to none. During the process of evaluating home builders, after I met Nate and Ryan, I knew that I didn't need to look any further! Highly recommended if you value a piece of mind and great experience during the construction process!
Kati Doyle
Dec 29, 2018
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Once we decided to build, all my husband and I heard were comments about how difficult and stressful building can be. However, that was not our experience with Whitmore Homes! From the beginning Nate Whitmore was excellent at keeping the lines of communication open. All of our questions and concerns were readily answered throughout the project and even upon completion. We were very pleased to work with all of Whitmore's sub contractors, particularly their designer. She was great at understanding what we wanted and offering up suggestions within our budget. Whitmore helped us build a quality home
Todd Grimm
Dec 26, 2018
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This is our 3rd home we have built, and we have heard many horror stories of building a new home. We have fortunately never had any of those experiences. We were reluctant to go with Whitmore, because the three "boys" seemed so young. We really wanted to go with the builder that built our last home, but schedules did not permit. After meeting with Nate on multiple occasions we were confident they would be fair, be honest and build a quality home. Our final assessment of Whitmore Custom Homes was spot on. We are very happy with our decision and we are very please with the end result. They were very
Ryan Boer
Oct 14, 2018
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Working with Whitmore Homes was an excellent experience from start to finish. They were very involved from the beginning, starting with our purchase of a lot that we thought may pose some building challenges. The Whitmore Homes team reassured us that we had nothing to worry about as the lot would be no problem at all. With their engineering and building expertise, along with top-notch communication, things went as planned and we were able to move into our dream home by the projected time frame. As first time home builders we put all of our trust in them to educate us on different options throughout
Dan Starnes
Jul 22, 2017
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Whitmore Homes did an amazing job with our house! The project was done with the utmost professionalism, communication & quality. If you are looking for a top notch builder you can trust, look no further than Whitmore Homes!
Kristoffer Homrich
Nov 25, 2016
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I enjoyed working with Whitmore Homes. Easy to work with, detail oriented and prompt to reply to questions I had during the build. The end result is a quality built home that I plan to enjoy for a very long time. I met with three different builders and had each quote building my home. Whitmore presented a comprehensive quote and I felt confident they would end the build within budget without going into the contingency budget. They were spot on with their budget estimations. The realization of your dream home is a wonderful feeling and I love coming home and turning in the driveway every day,
