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Building a Custom Home on Your Lot

The lot shapes the home – and the budget. We help you evaluate land before you buy, plan the house around it with your architect, and build it with one accountable team.

4.9 ★ on Google · Licensed & insured · Veteran-owned

Building a Custom Home on Your Lot

What we do

Everything your build on your lot project needs

  • 01

    Lot evaluation

    Slope, soil, drainage, trees, utilities and setbacks before you buy.

  • 02

    Architect collaboration

    Your architect or ours, with real cost input during design.

  • 03

    Site planning

    House placement, driveway, grading and drainage.

  • 04

    Permits & approvals

    Building permits and neighborhood architectural review.

  • 05

    Construction management

    A project manager, a superintendent and regular walkthroughs.

  • 06

    Warranty

    We stand behind the home after you move in.

Start with the land

Two lots with the same price can lead to very different budgets. Slope and rock, soil and drainage, trees, utilities, sewer or septic, setbacks and covenants all affect what you can build and what it will cost. Before you buy, we walk the lot with you and point out what matters – the same due-diligence approach we describe in our eight-part guide to lot selection.

Design that fits the site

We work with your architect from early design, or introduce you to architects and designers we trust. Together we place the house for sun, views and privacy, plan the driveway and drainage, and keep the design and the budget aligned with real construction costs as the plans develop.

Building in Birmingham and Shelby County

We build in Vestavia Hills – including new construction on Cahaba Heights Road – Mountain Brook, Homewood, Hoover and along the US-280 corridor in Greystone, Indian Springs Village and Chelsea. Infill lots in established neighborhoods and wooded lots further out each come with their own challenges; we have handled both.

One team from foundation to keys

Once construction starts, your superintendent runs the site and coordinates every trade, and your project manager walks the house with you regularly. You receive progress updates, decisions are documented, and the final walkthrough ends with a home that is clean, complete and backed by a written warranty.

In our clients’ words

Homeowners recommend us

4.9 84 Google reviews

We needed a total renovation of our historical home inside and out. This required enhancing the design on the exterior and renovations throughout the entire interior of the house. Southface totally transformed our house and exceeded our expectations. They listened to our needs and were transparent on the process and with budgeting. We have built and constructed many houses over the years and I can say this was the best experience by far. The team is professional, honest and highly skilled. They worked on our house as if it was their own and took pride in delivering what we were expecting. If you have a major construction or renovation project like ours, Southface will limit your anxiety and deliver beyond what you expect. We will definitely use them again.

Donna RichardsHistoric home – total renovation inside and out Google · 2026

We had Southface Renovations and Construction complete a master bathroom and bedroom renovation, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was attentive, very clean, and communicated well throughout the entire process. Pricing was fair and transparent, and the work was done with great attention to detail. The crew was respectful of our home and kept the space organized every day. Owen and Mason were on the site consistently and we amazing to work with on this project. We would absolutely recommend Southface Renovations and will use them again in the future.

Kim LackeyPrimary bathroom & bedroom renovation Google · 2026

Johnny the contractor of SouthFace Renovations and Construction LLC and all his subcontractors did a great remodel job to our home. We are so happy with our new covered deck, tiled floors and interior paint work. It has been a very positive experience.

Sharri ThompsonCovered deck, tile floors, interior paint Client letter

Southface was a pleasure to have build my kitchen. Their work was precise, fairly priced, and timely. The crew was courteous, clean, and even interacted well with my three children. We lived in the house while doing a full kitchen remodel and a new deck with a porch. By the end of the job we had become friends and I missed them when it was over. They have also come back to check on how the kitchen was settling and made any esthetic touch ups that were needed. I HIGHLY recommend them!!

Jennifer DunbarKitchen remodeled, deck & porch built · Mountain Brook Client letter

My wife and I contacted SouthFace for some interior work on our new home we purchased. We wanted to separate two bedrooms that had been joined together and have them painted. The outcome was amazing. It well exceeded our expectations. The staff were professional and helpful. We would recommend them to anyone.

Tim CrossInterior remodel · Birmingham Client letter

Johnny and his team did a great job on the repairs for my house, rebuilding the damaged chimney and a bay window. Despite weather and supplier challenges, they stayed on schedule and on budget. You can tell they really care. From the quote to the wrap up, everything was communicated thoroughly and in a timely manner. While it wasn’t the cheapest quote I got, Johnny’s professionalism stood out and the quality workmanship, honesty and fair business practices stood out. I would hire them again and highly recommend.

Alexandra MillerChimney and bay window rebuilt · Birmingham Client letter

Questions

Common questions about build on your lot

Can you look at a lot before I buy it?

Yes – that is the best time to involve a builder. We will walk it with you and point out what affects cost and design.

Do you have lots for sale?

We do not sell lots, but we often know what is available and can help you evaluate them.

Begin with a conversation

Let’s talk about your home

Tell us what you have in mind. We will meet you at the house or on your lot, listen, and give you honest advice and a clear next step – with no obligation.