JB Woodfitter Homes is a custom home builder based in Prior Lake, working in the south metro area of Minnesota in communities like Prior Lake, Lakeville, and Credit River and building homes of any scale, from lakeside retreats to expansive acreage. Clients can start with one of the company's proven designs or create something completely unique, with an in-house designer and project manager included on every project. By specializing in a specific geographic area, the firm is able to accommodate multiple price points.
Custom Home Builders in Prior Lake, MN
9 vetted custom builders serving Prior Lake · how we vet & rank
Why Custom in Prior Lake
A custom home is designed from scratch around your lot, your program, and your budget — you control the floor plan, materials, and every finish. It is the longest and most involved path to a new home, and the only one that delivers exactly the house you have in mind.
Custom Builders Serving Prior Lake
Highmark Builders is a Savage-based firm that handles both remodeling and new custom home construction through an integrated design/build process, with an in-house team of project managers, job supervisors, carpenters, and interior designers. Its site notes it was named Housing First MN's 2025 Remodeler of the Year.
McWilliams & Associates is a Prior Lake-based builder of custom homes and townhomes serving the Lakeville and Prior Lake area, holding Minnesota residential building contractor license BC004572. Its record includes a 2024 Reggie Award from Housing First Minnesota.
Bellepar Homes is a Lakeville firm specializing in new home design/build, remodeling and additions, and finished basements for homeowners in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Clients can build from the firm’s stock floorplans — each designed as a customizable starting point — or pursue a fully custom design, and the team collaborates weekly across design, production, construction, and budget until project completion.
Cuddigan Custom Builders is a Lakeville-based family business that has been building custom homes since 1985 - more than 40 years - with each home architecturally inspired and individually tailored to the client's needs. The firm builds in neighborhoods including The Wilds and The Ranch of Credit River as well as on customers' own lots, and its project team works with clients every step of the process.
Hendel Homes is a Minnesota custom home builder and remodeler working on highly detailed residences and renovations, guided by a philosophy of stewardship that Rick and Amy Hendel describe as the foundation of the company. The firm facilitates communication among owners, architects, designers, engineers, and its construction team, and states it has completed more than one hundred highly detailed projects over the last twenty years. Its site lists Builder of the Year, Reggie, and Trillium awards from Housing First Minnesota among its recognition.
Pinnacle Family Homes is a Prior Lake-based builder offering custom homes and whole-home remodeling, with a 2026 Parade of Homes entry and active Minnesota residential building contractor license BC665655.
Xpand, Inc is a family-owned Shakopee construction company, established in 2004, specializing in custom home building and remodeling with over 100 years of combined team experience. Its listed specialties run from design-build work, home additions, custom remodeling, kitchens, and basement finishes to decks, porches, and multi-activity athletic courts, including unique spaces like man caves and accessible designs, serving the Twin Cities metro area.
McDonald Construction Partners builds custom and semi-custom homes across the Twin Cities, carrying on a company history that dates to 1978; founder Bob McDonald retired in late 2021 after Dave Remick acquired the firm in September 2021. Based in Burnsville, the builder develops and builds within its own communities across the metro and also builds on land clients already own, including teardown-and-rebuild projects in established neighborhoods. An in-house design team and home consultants work with buyers on the details, and every McDonald home is MN Green Path tested.
What a Custom Home Costs in Prior Lake
In the Twin Cities metro, true custom construction generally runs $300–$450 per square foot before land, with luxury and estate work running well beyond that.
Full local numbers live in the cost to build in Minnesota study.
Choosing a Custom Builder
- See work in or near Prior Lake. Local lots, local inspectors, local subcontractors: recent nearby projects are the best predictor of a smooth build.
- Verify the license. Minnesota residential builders must hold a DLI-issued BC license. We surface verified license numbers on profiles as we confirm them.
- Understand the contract. Fixed-price and cost-plus contracts split risk differently. Make the builder walk you through allowances and change-order pricing.
- Talk to 2–3 finalists. Process and communication fit matter as much as the portfolio. Our free matching shortlists them for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom home cost in Prior Lake?
In the Twin Cities metro, true custom construction generally runs $300–$450 per square foot before land, with luxury and estate work running well beyond that. In Prior Lake specifically, land and site conditions shift the total: lot pricing varies by community and phase. The builders listed below can give you a real number against your specific site and program.
How many custom builders serve Prior Lake?
We currently list 9 builders offering custom construction in Prior Lake. Coverage grows as we verify more builders, and our free matching service can shortlist the best fits for your budget and timeline.
How do I choose between the custom builders in Prior Lake?
Compare three things: completed work in or near Prior Lake (ask to see it), a verifiable MN builder license and insurance, and a contract style you understand (fixed-price versus cost-plus changes how risk is shared). Our profiles surface specialties, awards, and licensing as we verify them; the final step is always conversations with two or three finalists.
How long does a custom build take?
Plan on 10–16 months from first design meeting to move-in for a full custom project: roughly 3–5 months of design and pre-construction, then 7–11 months of construction, longer for large or complex builds.
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