donna dickison
Had a great time looking at all the exhibits and watching the horse show
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AR Homes
AR Homes Gainesville (Barry Rutenberg and Associates, Inc.) builds custom homes in Gainesville and Alachua County, including on customers’ lots. Its local operation began in 1973 and has built more than 1,200 homes. Its Personalized Floor Plan process lets clients customize home plans in days.
Business Highlights
- Barry Rutenberg and Associates, Inc. operates as an independently owned AR Homes franchise.
- Member of the Builder’s Association of North Central Florida, the NAHB and the Florida Home Builder’s Association.
- President Lisa Rutenberg is a third-generation homebuilder.
Service Area
Alachua County, including Alachua, Archer, Gainesville, Jonesville and Newberry.
Taking calls through ProsGrade. AR Homes is one of 11 home builders ProsGrade lists in Gainesville, Florida.
Listing details
3 services listed: Custom home construction, Home building on customer lots and Personalized Floor Plan customization. Open 7 days a week. Rated 4.9 from 28 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How AR Homes compares with the other 10 home builders on ProsGrade in Gainesville, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 11 Gainesville home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 4.9 on Google, at or above the 4.8 average of other Gainesville home builders on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (28) than 6 of the 10 other Gainesville home builders on ProsGrade.
- One of 7 Gainesville home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
3 services- Custom home construction
- Home building on customer lotsLot boundaries, wetland requirements and utility connections.
- Personalized Floor Plan customizationAR Homes plans customizable in days.
Reviews
What customers say
Customers describe accessible staff and prompt, detailed answers during the home-building process. A vendor who worked with the team on an open house also praised its attention to detail and professionalism.
Customer Reviews
thomas miesch
We love our new home built by America's Home Place! We went thru many changes to get our floor plan like we wanted and the staff at AHP was always helpful and patient with us. Their building materials and craftsmanship were top notch. They kept in close contact during the build and even accommodated some last minute changes! We are 100% satisfied with AHP and highly recommend them!
Nicole Germany
The team at AR Homes is amazing! Worked with them recently as a vendor for one of their open houses and I truly was impressed with their attention to detail and professionalism. The open house was a huge hit and the Bloom Bar really brought a special touch to a beautiful spring event!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does AR Homes’ homebuilding process take?
AR Homes gives an average of 12 to 18 months for planning, permitting and construction; the timeline varies with home size, design and customization.
Does AR Homes allow homeowners to visit during construction?
Yes. The project manager coordinates pre-scheduled homesite meetings, and a builder representative attends; unscheduled visits without one are discouraged because the site is active.
How does AR Homes explain costs before a contract?
The company says its detailed quoting process sets out the home’s included features and clarifies costs before contract signing.
How does AR Homes oversee construction quality?
The company says each custom home is assigned an experienced project manager and residential construction manager, with daily internal inspections alongside required county inspections.