Custom Home Builder Miami

How We Build

Our Custom Home Build Process

Building a custom home in Miami involves more moving parts than any other construction project. Our process is designed to keep you informed at every phase and remove the stress of managing dozens of trades and inspections on your own.

Phase One

Site + Design

Site selection review, survey, soil test, and architectural plan development. We coordinate with your architect or help you engage one. Engineering drawings, MEP plans, and material specifications are finalized before a single permit application is filed. Zoning compliance, setback reviews, and HOA approvals are managed in this phase.

Phase Two

Permits + Foundation

Building permit submission to Miami-Dade or Palm Beach County building departments. Permit review typically takes 6 to 14 weeks in South Florida. Once approved, we mobilize: site clearing, erosion control, underground utilities, and foundation work begin. Footings, stem walls, and slab-on-grade or elevated foundation systems are inspected at each stage before proceeding.

Phase Three

Construction

Framing, roof structure, windows and exterior doors, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, HVAC ductwork, insulation, and drywall. Each trade is sequenced to avoid conflicts and minimize rework. Owner walk-throughs are scheduled at framing completion and again at rough-in inspection. Tile, cabinetry, flooring, paint, and fixture trim-out follow in sequence.

Phase Four

Final Delivery

Final building inspection, HVAC commissioning, plumbing pressure test, electrical panel sign-off, and certificate of occupancy issuance. We conduct a full punch-list walk with you before handing over keys. All manufacturer warranties, equipment manuals, and a closed permit record are delivered at handoff.

Why OD Construction

The Custom Home Builder Miami Buyers Choose

Building a custom home is the largest financial decision most people make. The contractor you choose determines whether that investment is protected or at risk.

30+

Years of Custom Home Experience

Over three decades building custom homes in South Florida. We have completed projects in flood zones, on waterfront lots with seawall requirements, on infill lots with tight setbacks, and in high-velocity hurricane zones requiring impact-rated construction throughout. Miami-Dade building code is some of the strictest in the country. We know it in detail.

CBC

Licensed. Florida CBC1270178.

Florida State Certified Building Contractor license CBC1270178. Only licensed general contractors can legally build new custom homes in Florida. Verify our license at myfloridalicense.com before signing any contract. We encourage it. An unlicensed builder puts your title, your mortgage, and your family safety at risk.

100%

Full Permit Management

From initial permit application through certificate of occupancy, we manage every filing, every inspection, every revision request from the building department. Custom homes in Miami-Dade typically require 40 to 80 individual inspections. We coordinate every one and deliver a complete permit history at project completion.

Common Questions

Custom Home Builder Miami FAQ

Questions we hear from every client before breaking ground on a custom home in Miami.

How long does it take to build a custom home in Miami?

A custom home in Miami-Dade County typically takes 18 to 28 months from design start to certificate of occupancy. The permit review process alone can take 3 to 5 months in Miami-Dade, depending on plan complexity and current department backlogs. Construction once permitted usually runs 10 to 16 months for a single-family home. Larger luxury homes or those with complex waterfront or structural requirements may run longer. We provide a project schedule at contract signing with milestone dates so you can plan your transition accordingly.

How much does it cost to build a custom home in Miami?

Custom home construction costs in Miami currently range from 350 to 550 dollars per square foot for standard luxury construction, and 600 to 900 dollars or more per square foot for high-end builds with imported materials, complex architectural features, or waterfront structural requirements. A 4,000 square foot custom home in Miami typically requires a construction budget of 1.4 million to 2.2 million dollars, not including land, architecture fees, or soft costs. We provide detailed cost-per-phase estimates during preconstruction so you have a clear picture before breaking ground.

Do you handle permits for new construction in Miami-Dade?

Yes, fully. Permit management for new custom home construction in Miami-Dade is included in our general contractor scope. We submit the permit application, track plan review status, respond to building department correction comments, and schedule every required inspection through certificate of occupancy. Miami-Dade new construction requires separate permits for building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and often roofing, site work, and pool. We coordinate all of them under a unified schedule so trades are never waiting on inspections.

What is the difference between a spec home and a custom home?

A spec home is built by a developer to a predetermined design with fixed material packages. You buy what was already decided. A custom home is designed and built specifically for you from the ground up. You select the floor plan, ceiling heights, window placement, exterior finish, interior materials, fixtures, appliances, and every specification. OD Construction Group Corp builds true custom homes. No two projects are identical. Every build starts with your specific needs, your lot constraints, and your design goals.