Last updated on May 23rd, 2024 at 01:22 pm
Living up to its name, Surfside, Florida is among the Greater Miami area’s best oceanfront neighborhoods. Its walkable downtown district, bustling with restaurants, coffee shops, parks, storefronts, the ambient beach, and the lovable residential area are just some of the things that set Surfside apart. A wealth of options for recreational activities await those wanting to visit and a variety of family-friendly activities and yearly events keep the place exciting for those living in the area. The lovely suburb of Surfside offers residents an urban atmosphere and is among the best places to live in Florida and among the best suburbs to raise a family in the Miami area.
If you’re looking to renovate your house or build your new home in Surfside, we’ve gathered a list of the best custom home builders in Surfside, Florida. This list was curated based on the quality of the companies’ projects, the styles they are familiar with, their construction process, and of course, their recognition in the field.
Hollub Homes
10101 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Since 1954, Hollub Homes has been building homes for the people of Pinecrest and its surrounding areas, setting the standard for luxury custom home building and renovations in South Florida.
Hollub Homes prides itself on each unique home the team creates and in the relationships built along the way. For 67 years, Hollub has been providing its clients with an unparalleled level of customer service and customer satisfaction in every project. This is owed to its care in fostering creative collaboration from the planning stage to the designing stage to the actual construction stage. Every level of the process ensures that the team not only delivers an exceptional product but also provides exceptional service along the way.
Hollub Homes prides itself for being the only two-time winner of the Builder’s Association “Best of Show” Award among its other achievements such as being the 1st Place Winner of the ASID Residential – Home Theater/Smart Home Design Award and 2nd Place in the ASID Sustainable Design Award. When it comes down to the design process, Hollub Homes typically builds in a style that’s a mix of New Traditional & Contemporary Estates. One example is this sprawling home that takes full advantage of Florida’s beautiful views and sunny weather with its large pane windows that welcomes a flood of light to the home’s stylish interior.
VCM Builders
17071 West Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Founded by South Florida natives Alan Macken and Andrew Verzura, VCM Builders has redefined its hometown communities with its hands-on approach to building. The owners have more than 50 years of experience in between them that gives VCM its direction when it comes to building homes of the best quality.
VCM Builders prides itself in truly knowing Florida and in its longstanding relationships with key industry players that help identify the optimal professional for each unique project VCM Builders takes on. When it comes down to building the project, the team asserts that collaboration is a fundamental ingredient to success in every aspect of the job. To enact this, the team practices constant communication among members of the team and the client themselves to make sure everything is up to standard, on time, and within budget.
For its good work in home building, VCM Builders is a recipient of the Community Appearance Award for Strada 315, Fort Lauderdale, and the Site Plan Review and Appearance Award for Ocean City Lofts. VCM Builders typically builds in a mix of 21st Century and Contemporary styles, and one such example of that would be the Parallel 2, Downtown Fort Lauderdale project featured here. It’s a 2-story attached home using a contemporary chic design with classy sleek finishes that offer distinctive features and a private courtyard for entertaining guests.
Bart Reines Luxury Homebuilder
1800 Sunset Harbour Drive Marina Suite P, Miami Beach, FL 33139
For two decades, Bart Reines Luxury Homebuilder has been turning clients’ dream luxury homes into a reality. Be it a new home from the ground up, a big addition, or a complete renovation, firm principal Bart himself personally oversees every stage of design, construction, and delivery in a well-integrated approach to design-build that is truly innovative, transformative, and visionary as the company claims.
Whatever it is that the client needs, Bart offers a complete solution from a professional whose standards push the boundaries of high design. He takes control at any stage of the project and his team of talented consultants and masterful collaborators are careful in orchestrating every element, from start to finish, to create a truly unique custom home. The Reines Process of Design-Build has been lauded by clients for its holistic approach that avoids foreseeable issues and mitigates the unexpected. This level of performance has made Bart Reines synonymous with master craftsmanship and great personal service, vouched for by notable clients like Adriana Lima and Lenny Kravitz.
Bart Reines Luxury Homebuilder is among the top 2% of Florida’s licensed contractors and has been featured in a great number of magazines such as Florida Design, Elle Decor, Forbes, and Luxe among others. When it comes to the company’s designs, Bart Reines typically focuses on modern, luxury estates for residential construction. One such example is the North Bay Balinese-inspired project featured. This residence is the embodiment of tropical luxury with its Balinese-inspired design that makes you feel like you’re on vacation every time you’re at home.
MV Group
1200 Brickell Avenue Suite 600, Miami, FL 33131
Excellence is not an option for MV Group – it’s what the firm lives for. At MV Group, the client’s needs and desires drive the team to reach beyond expectation and deliver a level of construction and interior design that is truly awe-inspiring. Within less than a decade of its founding, MV Group has already accumulated 900,000 square feet of construction and around $300 million in real estate value, with a special knack for waterfront estates.
MV Group specializes in building custom homes and is a top choice among a few Fortune 500 CEOs, real estate developers, celebrities, and many more. Each home MV Group builds is custom in its own unique way, strategically done to maximize its innate potential as a structure and as a home living space tailored for the client. It was ranked among the top home builders and top three general contractors in Florida by GC Builders magazine and boasts high-end partnerships with companies like Armani Case, Paramount, and Brickell House.
MV Group is also Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified and when it comes to building, MV Group builds around the client, taking their needs and desires and placing them at the heart of construction each time. When it comes to designing homes, MV Group typically builds in a mix of New Traditional Estate and 21st Century style like this sprawling 11,485 square-foot project dubbed “La Casa Palma.” It’s a stunning home built atop a 30,000-square-foot waterfront lot. The home itself features an open floor plan and glass sliders for a stunning view of Biscayne Bay.
Sabal Luxury Builder
170 SE 14th St., Miami, FL 33131
When it comes to ultra-high-end custom construction, Sabal Luxury Builder offers a holistic approach coming from construction experts and partners up with the owners to make sure vision becomes a reality. With a combined experience that spans over 30 years, Sabal has completed projects in Europe and the U.S. and specializes in creating distinguished custom homes in prime locations.
The team starts with an overview of all construction matters to help avoid changing orders and provide clients with a fixed price, and then collaborate closely to implement the vision with the client using clever and useful design solutions. Sabal Luxury Builders utilizes state-of-the-art software to provide clients with an up-to-date overview of the building process. On top of that, the team also provides seamless project management, with timelines for the construction of the home to help the client keep track of the team’s decisions and selections.
Sabal Luxury Builders’ work has been featured in many publications like Curbed, The Real Deal, El Nuevo Herald, and Builder among others. When it comes to building your dream luxury home, Sabal Luxury Builders typically designs in a mix of 21st Century and Contemporary styles like this gorgeous beachfront Belle Meade project featured here. This luxury home has 5 bedrooms, 8 baths, 4 powder rooms, and it sits atop a half an acre lot that boasts a pool and a lot of outdoor entertainment spaces just a few steps away from the ocean.
Gables Construction Group
1200 Anastasia Avenue Suite 207, Coral Gables, FL 33134
With over 35 years of combined experience in construction, Gables Construction Group has a proven track record of building and renovating high-end luxury residential and commercial projects throughout South Florida.
The President, Alberto Diaz, and the Vice President Marisol Arboleda Diaz, both licensed professionals, personally oversee every project from start to finish and are assisted by a team of seasoned professionals and subcontractors they have assembled. With every building, be it new construction, additions, or renovations, challenges are inevitable and Gables Construction Group guarantees that it has the hands-on experience necessary to face these with grace and provide holistic solutions. This is part of the reason why it exceeds normal standards and achieves extraordinary results in every project.
Gables Construction Group is a member of the Business Association of South Florida (BASF), the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), the Latin Builders Association, Inc., and Ygrene Works. When it comes to design, Gables is known for building in a mix of 21st Century and & Styled Ranch styles. One example of its excellent work would be this casaCONTEMPORAIN home that features a massive floor plan with many outdoor entertainment provisions and a view maximized by the large glass pane windows.
Landmark Custom Homes
17025 Stratford Ct., Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
Since 1988, Landmark Custom Homes has earned the respect and trust of its clients throughout the area with its expertise in homebuilding. Landmark believes that custom home building is a process and one that can only be executed perfectly with the shared dedication and cooperation of the entire team.
With a mix of this group effort and the company’s holistic approach to each and every project, Landmark Custom Homes delivers a top-quality product, created with only the best practices. The team begins the construction process first by meeting with the client to understand the needs and desires right off the bat and to make suggestions on how that idea could reach its fullest potential in terms of aesthetic, financial considerations, and functionality.
When it comes to designing your home, Landmark Custom Homes typically builds in a mix of Contemporary Villas & Estates, much like The Seville Project featured here, a massive villa-style estate that has a gorgeously warm, Spanish-style exterior and a bright marble white-themed interior that exudes elegance and opulence at every turn.
CDC Builders
5775 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 400A, Miami, FL 33126
Founded in 1992, CDC Builders is a full-service residential construction company that values integrity, experience, and quality craftsmanship in every aspect of the job. It gained its footing and a good reputation for being great builders of high-end homes and later extended to the commercial arena.
As of late, CDC Builders is one of the region’s leading residential construction firms with a portfolio that features some of Miami’s most prestigious addresses together with other special projects. CDC’s mission when it comes to creating homes is to be South Florida’s preferred construction firm and the team works hard to achieve this through building good relationships and delivering projects that set the standards for quality. In this line of work, CDC remains honest, ethical, responsible, professional, and of course, team-oriented to get the job done.
When it comes to constructing your dream home, CDC Builders designs houses in the Modern 21st Century Villa-style much like this Sunrise Drive Residence featured here. It’s a 6,000-square-foot bayfront home in Gables Estates, built for a repeat client who has a taste for modern art, which is what the home is built around. It includes a contemporary floor plan that embraces the view of Biscayne Bay and has an uninterrupted view of the art walls and the sprawling view of the water that make for a harmonious visual experience.
Custom Homes Building & Remodeling
4128 W. Palm Aire Dr., Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Custom Homes Building & Remodeling’s approach is as straightforward as its name – the team builds a legacy of quality, harmonizing art and function since its inception, putting innovation and distinction at the forefront of every custom home.
The company is led by Samuel Dorvil’s unique understanding about blending the art and function of coastal living–himself being born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale. Every project is created with the belief that every custom home should be a showcase of the client’s personal style. The team prides itself in every project they finish, knowing 100% that every luxury home built is of high quality. In the building process, the client will always have the final say before construction plans are finalized, before permits are obtained, and before the building materials are gathered. If the client is still on the fence regarding what they want, then a seasoned team of custom builder professionals can provide insight into the current design trends that could suit the client’s vision.
Custom Homes Building & Remodeling is National Association Remodeling Industry (NARI) certified and ranks among the top 6% of Florida’s licensed contractors. In designing homes, the Custom Homes Building & Remodeling is distinct in its mix of 21st century and contemporary style like in the remodeling project featured here that sports clean lines and sleek structures, detailed with wood paneling to accentuate the building’s elegant facade.
Thomas Homes
2830 West State Rd. 84 Suite 112 Ft., Lauderdale, FL 33312
Thomas Homes specializes as a luxury home builder in Miami, Palm Beach County, and Broward. Whether it’s a whole house remodeling or switching up a kitchen and bath, Thomas Homes is a trusted and creative partner guaranteed to turn your envisioned design into a reality.
Thomas Homes offers personalized service for high-class home building services with a special knack for custom and speculative homes. It’s a licensed company, insured, and highly experienced, and dedicated to doing the job right. More than just a builder, Thomas Homes sees itself as a team of artists and enthusiasts with experience where it counts.
Thomas Homes is certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), FHBA, and the BASF and ranks among the top 2% of Florida’s licensed contractors. Thomas Homes typically builds New Traditional Estates, characterized most by The Valeria Home, an 8,816-square-foot home located in an intimate enclave. This home features six bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and a pantry with a gas cooktop. It even houses hurricane impact windows with energy-saving low-E glass, perfect for the Florida weather.
Certain Homes
Miami, Florida
As a third-generation family-owned business, Certain Homes knows by heart that living in a home that you are proud of is essential. Since 1999, Certain Homes has been providing full-service construction of custom homes to the residents of Miami and its surrounding areas.
Certain Homes has more than 20 years of experience in the South Florida market but has its roots all the way back to Colombia where the founder built his first residential home over 60 years ago. This richness in experiences gives Certain Homes its edge in providing the highest quality of work banked on best practices, always seeking out the latest technology in the construction industry. In its practice, Certain Homes strives to provide every family, each client, a house that perfectly fits their needs.
Certain Homes is among Home Builder Digest’s list of The Best Custom Home Builders in Miami, Florida in 2019 and has been vouched for by Cocoplum Living Magazine. On top of that, Certain Homes is also backed by many positive client reviews in the past that prove its commitment to the craft and to good service.
When it comes to construction, Certain Homes is known for building stunning 21st-century estates, much like this beautiful Mediterranean-style estate that employs beautifully modern interior design choices that blend in seamlessly with the structure’s cozy vacation atmosphere.
Shear Homes
6817 SW 81 Terrace, Miami, FL 33143
For the past 30 years, Shear Homes has been building exceptional luxury custom homes in the South Florida area. Throughout the years, it has proven the value of its work time and time again and even garnered repeat clients which are considered high praise in the construction industry.
Shear’s goal is to make sure that every project that the team lays hands on is done with only the highest quality craftsmanship, whether it’s new construction or a renovation. When it comes to building, each member of the Shear team will be committed to the client in every aspect of the business, which means that the client will be working closely with professionals to see their vision come to life. In every project, Shear Homes look forward to making sure that it is providing an experience of a lifetime, regardless of budget.
Shear Homes is among Florida’s top 1% general contractors according to BuildZoom’s scoring system and it’s most characterized by its style of building New Traditional Estates much like this Bay Harbor project pictures here that take full advantage of the bay view and enhance the environment with its lovely accented facade.
Mackle Builders, Inc.
7700 Southwest 57 Ave. Suite 200, Miami, FL 33143
Mackle Builders, Inc. is a fourth-generation builder based in Florida, with a heart and skill for building custom family projects. From new homes to renovations and additions to historical renovations, the company demonstrates passion and skill in a wide range of projects. It even works on select commercial spaces in the area.
Mackle Builders prides itself for being a builder of beautiful homes in South Florida and was founded by Tom Mackle who earned his BBA from Loyal Marymount University. As a family-oriented company, Mackle Builders is passionate about building homes and the team’s satisfaction comes first from watching a family see their dream come to life, knowing that they played a role in it.
Mackle Builders is known for its mix of modern and 21st-century style of homes, like this eclectic S. Hibiscus project that pushes the boundaries of unique home design with its unconventional build but welcoming atmosphere.
HART Homes
420 SE 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
As luxury home specialists, HART Homes’ mission in every project is to complement and enhance the client’s lifestyle and create a custom home design that lets them live with ease.
Over 28 years of building experience has given HART Homes its expertise in creating beautifully designed homes with top-notch craftsmanship and great attention to detail. Every home that HART builds for its clients is distinct from each other and customized to fit each of their personal tastes. In every project, the team is committed to building the home that the client has envisioned through understanding their wants and needs and have them fulfilled with the highest standard.
HART Homes is recognized in the South Florida community for its beautifully designed homes. HART is most known for its mix of New Traditional & Colonial style of building homes like this grand project feature here. According to HART, formality governs the American Colonial style and this home doesn’t fall short in that regard. Both the exterior and interior have an air of opulence to them that makes this home truly stand out.
