Custom Vs Production Homes

When considering a new home, one of the most important decisions is whether to go with a custom home builder or a production home builder. Each approach is distinct, and understanding the differences can help you make the best choice for your vision, budget, and lifestyle.

Custom Home Building: A Personalized Process

Custom home building is all about personalization. Unlike production homes, which follow standardized designs and layouts, custom homes are designed from the ground up with your unique preferences, lifestyle, and specific site in mind.

With Bill Roberts Custom Homes, you will work closely with our in-house architect and interior designers to create a one-of-a-kind space that reflects your tastes and fulfills your needs. As a result, every detail from the floor plan and finishes to the architectural style and technological features will be tailored to your specifications.

This level of customization offers unmatched flexibility. For example, if you want a home that incorporates smart technology like a refrigerator that knows when it’s low on milk, energy-efficient systems, or luxury features like radiant heated floors, Bill Roberts Custom Homes will make it happen. We can also adapt the design to suit unique or challenging lot shapes, taking full advantage of scenic views or natural light. While custom building requires a longer timeline and a higher level of involvement from you, the result is a home that is truly yours, inside and out.

Production Home Building: A Streamlined Approach

Production home building, on the other hand, is often chosen for its speed, convenience, and affordability. Production builders develop large communities and offer a selection of pre-designed floor plans. These homes are built in volume, often in phases, using standardized construction processes and materials. By building at scale, production home builders can complete homes more quickly and usually at a lower cost than custom builders.

However, production homes typically allow for limited personalization, such as choosing certain finishes, appliances, or paint colors from a set range of options. The choices are fewer, making the selection process simpler for buyers who don’t have the vision, interest or time to truly personalize their new home. And, these homes don’t always meet all of your unique preferences. For instance, if you have specific architectural desires or need a custom floor plan to accommodate a particular lifestyle, for example, a first floor primary suite, production homes may feel limited.

The Key Differences: Flexibility, Cost, and Timeline

The main differences between custom and production home building are flexibility, cost, and timeline. Custom homes offer nearly unlimited flexibility, allowing you to design your home down to the smallest detail. The custom approach generally requires a higher budget and longer build time due to the complexity and personalized nature of the process. However, the sacrifice is often worthwhile in exchange for that truly one-of-a-kind home.

In contrast, production homes provide a faster, more cost-effective solution with predictable timelines and a streamlined selection process. This approach is ideal for buyers who prioritize affordability and convenience over full customization. However, limited personalization options mean that production homes may not fully reflect individual tastes or needs.

Choosing the Right Path for Your Dream Home

Bill Roberts Custom Homes are a premier custom home builder in the Edmond, Oklahoma area. It’s in our name! Having both architectural and interior design professionals in-house, enables us to provide end-to-end service that ultimately save both time and money. Making Bill Roberts Custom Homes an ideal compromise between the benefits of going custom vs. production.