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AR Homes Hillsborough/Pasco Office (Custom Craft Homes)

Listed in Tampa 16 reviews

AR Homes Hillsborough/Pasco Office (Custom Craft Homes)

Custom Craft Homes builds customizable AR Homes in Tampa Bay communities and on buyers' lots. Its Personalized Floor Plan process lets clients tailor existing designs or create a layout from scratch, and the design studio helps with architectural finishes and interior selections.

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Business Highlights
  • The company says it was named Best Custom Home Builder in Tampa Magazines' 2025 Best of the City awards.
  • The company describes franchise owner Stuart Sierra as a third-generation builder and developer.
  • The company lists Jim Doolin as a licensed building contractor and says he has served AR Homes Tampa for over 40 years.

Service Area

Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, including South Tampa, Avila, Victoria Lakes, SkyLake, St. Pete, Shore Acres and Snell Isle.

Active Business Listing

AR Homes Hillsborough/Pasco Office (Custom Craft Homes) is one of 12 home builders ProsGrade lists in Tampa, Florida.

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Listing details

5 services listed, including Custom home construction, Homebuilding on buyer lots and Personalized floor plan design. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. 16 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How AR Homes Hillsborough/Pasco Office (Custom Craft Homes) compares with the other 11 home builders on ProsGrade in Tampa, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Has more Google reviews (16) than 6 of the 11 other Tampa home builders on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

5 services
  • Custom home constructionBuilds in selected communities or on buyers' lots in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.
  • Homebuilding on buyer lotsChoose a design from the portfolio or have a home drawn from scratch; a site analysis reviews lot conditions.
  • Personalized floor plan designClients can customize AR Homes plans to their preferred layout and specifications.
  • Interior design studioDesign sessions cover flooring, cabinetry, roof and exterior paint selections, with consultations for furnishings, window treatments, wallpaper, rugs and accessories.
  • Lot search and acquisition assistanceThe team says it can help buyers find a property in the Tampa area.

Reviews

What customers say

Customers mention on-site attention to detail and responsiveness to questions and follow-up, including after move-in. One homeowner says Jim Doolin made time over a weekend to seal stone around a fireplace. Another reports a difficult start with delays, horrendous communication and uncertainty, then says support improved after a management change and remained responsive through the warranty year.

Customer Reviews

G Henry

Exceptional build!! The Custom Craft team was nothing short of incredible during the entire process. 20 years ago they built my parents home and I always remembered how great that house was. I’m very happy that I choose them to build my dream home all these years later. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Jim Doolin as my construction manager, his attention to detail and construction knowledge impressed me from day 1. He was always at the build site making sure things were installed correctly and to my satisfaction, nothing got past him. On several occasions he took time out of his weekend to fulfill custom requests of mine that he had the knowledge to execute like sealing the stone around my fireplace Mr. Adam Smith has put together a top tier team. I highly recommend Custom Craft if you’re looking to build a Luxury home in the Tampa Bay Area.
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Bruce & Kathy D

Custom Craft HOMES, under its new management team, has been a pleasure to work with. Adam Smith has proven to be easy to communicate with and has followed through with rectifying any issues we have had. Josh LaCroix is far and away the most professional supervisor we have dealt with. He is very conscientious and sincerely cares about making sure to follow up on any questions and pending items. We can not say enough good things about Josh and his attention to detail. Our sales representative, Linda Wernicke, was outstanding to work with.She was very responsive and prompt to answer any questions. It is very clear she cares about her client relationships. The overall team performance was great after the change in management.
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Jodi Rees

AR Homes has given us the best experience in purchasing a house. Josh and Linda are always there to help us or answer a question. After moving into our dream house, Josh kept us updated when the construction crew needed to come over and adjust something. Also, all the people in the construction crews have been fantastic. Everyone is polite and treat our home respectfully. I highly recommend AR Homes. Thank you Josh and Linda for all you support and assistance with our dream home!!!
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Dinesh Pratap

We would like to thank Custom Craft and AR for building our dream home. Special thanks to Linda and Ruben for always being a phone call away and for being so supportive and responsive. Thanks Adam for your leadership and support to your team so that they could put their best foot forward in expediting progress in the last 6 months. The whole process was extremely smooth and we loved the whole process - right from Linda's openness and professionalism at the sales stage. Ruben was wonderful and he was on our side the whole time; working hard to ensure timely as well as quality delivery and managing the construction during challenging times. The design process was enjoyable. We love our home and everything we designed. Custom Craft made it happen. Absolutely 5* work.
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KB

Professional, proficient and profoundly personal. And it’s important for me to underscore that last P in my alliteration - personal. From Linda Wernicke (sales executive) who essentially became a family friend, to my rock star project manager Josh who vowed to build my home like it was his own, to my new builder Adam who fought the bank on my behalf to keep my rate. These people were the truth! Now I must say that my building project started off extremely rocky- in fact I had planned on leaving a one star review as soon as my house was completed. Unreasonable delays, horrendous communication and massive uncertainty marked my initial experience. But about a year ago There was a serious regime change, where A gentleman named Adam took over the company And I was assigned a new project manager Josh. Their Expertise and customer care, I would describe as almost messianic for my family and I. Very grateful for the new team and I appreciate how responsive they are even after moving in, making good on my warranty year. Also, special shout out to the two ladies in the design center Who helped us customize The home of our dreams. Redemption for 5 stars! Well done AR!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Custom Craft Homes build on my lot?

Yes. Buyers can choose a design from the company's portfolio or have a home drawn from scratch, and a site analysis reviews lot conditions.

How can I customize an AR Homes floor plan?

The design team can adapt existing plans to requested changes or work from a specific layout.

How long does the building process take?

The company describes a process that typically takes six months from contract to start and around twelve months to complete construction.

Who will guide me through the build?

The company assigns a team that includes a Construction Manager, Customer Concierge, Designer and Project Manager.

Can Custom Craft Homes connect buyers with financing?

Yes. The company says it can connect buyers with preferred lenders to discuss financing options.