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address: "Lawrence, Kansas 66049, United States"
latitude: 38.9704
longitude: -95.2769
phone: "(785) 691-6088"
website: http://www.terravest.com
rating: 5
review_count: 103
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# Terravest Custom Homes LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Terravest Custom Homes LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/terravest-custom-homes-llc-pfvwus-pf~1099266655)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** Lawrence, KS
- **Serves:** Lawrence, Eudora, Perry, Lecompton, Baldwin
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (103 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2017–2026), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

Founded in 1989, A Custom Home Builder and Remodeler building one of a kind homes. A member of HomeAdvisor and Angie's List

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Custom Homes
- Home Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Garage Building
- House Framing
- Carport Installation
- Deck Building
- Masonry
- Siding Repair
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Custom Home Bars
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Porch Design & Construction
- Baseboard Installation
- Basement Remodeling
- Cedar Siding
- Countertop Installation
- Crown Molding Installation
- Custom Cabinets
- Drywall Installation
- Drywall Texturing
- Exterior Door Installation
- Fireplace Installation
- Flooring Installation
- Gas Fireplace Installation
- Laminate Flooring Installation
- Metal Roofing
- Shed Design & Construction
- Shower Installation
- Siding Installation
- Sliding Door Installation
- Stair Installation
- Stone Masonry
- Subfloor Installation
- Trim Work

### Areas Served

- Lawrence
- Eudora
- Perry
- Lecompton
- Baldwin

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 2 million

We do kitchen, bath and whole house remodel projects along with custom home construction.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Terravest Custom Homes LLC |
| Address | Lawrence, Kansas 66049, United States |
| Phone | (785) 691-6088 |
| Website | http://www.terravest.com |
| License Number | 12-00020295 City of Lawrence |
| Followers on Houzz | 55 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — Terravest Custom Homes
- Blog — www.terravest.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Terravest Custom Homes LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/terravest-custom-homes-llc-pfvwus-pf~1099266655)
- **Website:** http://www.terravest.com
- **Phone:** (785) 691-6088

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2017–2026), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 103 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 49.0
- Value: 49.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Steam Shower, July 2026**

> Terravest Homes will make sure your project gets the best quality!  We gave them a big project by asking for a steam shower.  It was great to have J and Christine coordinate with their team to make sure every step was done by the best and in a timely manner.  We are loving our new shower and having the steam part added for health benefits has been amazing!!

**★★★★★ — Shannon, June 2026**

> J and Christine were wonderful to work with and helped us transform our kitchen. They were easy to communicate with and everything was on time and on budget.

**★★★★★ — Theresa S., March 2026**

> We highly recommend J. and Christine. From creating the bid for the project to finishing touches everything was organized and detail focused. We loved having a schedule given to us at the beginning of the project so that we knew exactly what was happening each day. The costs were clearly explained and thought out in the bid so there were no surprises. We will definitely be working with J. and Christine on future projects.

**★★★★★ — Lea, March 2026**

> We have worked with J and Christine at Terravest Homes on a couple of projects and have been extremely happy with the outcome of these projects. They assisted with design decisions and gave practical advice to make choices that would look nice, be cost effective and stand the test of time. They communicated well and kept our projects on track, ensuring sub contractors completed tasks to our expectations and on time.  All sub contractors did precise work and were a pleasure to work with.  Highly recommend Terravest!

**★★★★★ — Adam Craig, March 2026**

> We’ve now worked with J and Christine from Terravest Custom Homes on two separate projects, and both experiences have been excellent.
>
> Last year they helped us build out our pool house, and we were so happy with the quality of their work and the overall experience that we chose to work with them again for our recent kitchen and master bathroom remodel.
>
> From the start, J and Christine were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. As we finalized the design details, they provided thoughtful guidance and raised important considerations that helped us make better decisions about layout, functionality, and finishes. Their experience and attention to detail were invaluable.
>
> The trades and subcontractors they brought in were also excellent. Everyone who worked on our home was skilled, professional, and great to work with, and the quality of the craftsmanship really shows in the finished spaces.
>
> Another thing we really appreciated was how well they managed the project overall. They did a great job helping keep everything on schedule and within budget, which made the entire renovation process much less stressful.
>
> We’re extremely happy with the results of both projects and would absolutely work with Terravest Custom Homes again for future projects. We highly recommend J and Christine to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and high-quality contractor.

**★★★★★ — tracy, Feb. 2026**

> Terravest Homes was given a tight deadline for completion. A tight budget as well. J and Christine are so good to work with. They responded quickly to my questions and gave good advice. They hired excellent subcontractors. They all did an extremely good job. I especially want to shout out to Skyler who painted everything in my house. It looks beautiful! My fireplace also turned out gorgeous. This is the second time I’ve used Terravest Homes and I highly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — HU-552766538, Feb. 2026**

> Working with Jay and Christine at TerraVest Custom Homes was such a pleasure! They managed our basement remodel, new windows, carpet, and painting with professionalism and care. Every detail was handled perfectly, and the results are absolutely stunning. We couldn’t be happier with their work!

**★★★★★ — London House Interior Design, Feb. 2026**

> Terravest Custom Homes has completed multiple major projects for me over the years. They are extremely professional and maintain their employees and subcontractors to the highest standards. Their time lines are excellent and any problems or delays are handled with the utmost efficiency. I just finished a major remodel on my private home including a complete kitchen, laundry room and powder room. The job was finished on time including having to work around the holidays and inclement weather. I’m very happy with this job and have started planning another project with Terravest. I would highly recommend them.    Sandra London, Owner, London House Interior Design.

**★★★★★ — Cathy Slade, Jan. 2026**

> After working with at least 6 different remodeling professionals over the past 20 years in three different states, we can enthusiastically state that Terravest provided our best experience by far and we can recommend them with zero reservations.  Our recent project with Terravest was actually several smaller projects that needed to occur simultaneously, so the situation had the potential to get complicated, but Jay and Christine performed throughout like the seasoned professionals they are. Their work plans and cost estimates were always clear and accurate--and the handful of deviations from the quoted price or schedule were all on the favorable side for us.
>
> Communication was always timely and helpful; every aspect of the work met or exceeded our expectations; and the overall project was completed earlier than we expected--even though we added a couple of things along the way.  In the planning stages, Jay and Christine provided expert feedback to our requests and worked with us to find the simplest and most practical solution for each of our goals.  We can't recommend Terravest highly enough for your project, whether it's a remodel, an addition, or a new build.

**★★★★★ — Shelby Bauer, Jan. 2026**

> Terravest did a full remodel on our master and guest bath.  J and Christine were on top of the project from the get go!  They were quickly responsive to any questions or concerns along the way.  Everyone contracted to work at our house was professional and great to work with as well.  Everyone did an incredible job and we would definitely use Terravest for future projects  We love our new spaces!
>
> Jim and Shelby Bauer

**★★★★★ — See above., Aug. 2025**

> Recently, my husband and I needed to have 2 bathrooms remodeled: our main and the master. After carefully considering many contruction companies, we  decided to sign a contract with Terravest Custom Homes. We'll never regretted it. We don't have enough words to praise the professionalism of Jay and Christina Steward, the owners of this company, and the efficiency of the subcontractors that work with them. All these people were agreeable, prompt and accommodating. Also, we found that the prize of the project was very reasonable.

**★★★★★ — Connie Garcia, Aug. 2025**

> Terravest
> did a wonderful job on my house including siding, painting, and gutters.
> Joe Drinnon-siding
> Jeremy Robbins and crew-paint job
> John Marshall-gutters
> They are the best!
> Hats off to the boss:
> J Stewart made it all possible.
> What a wonderful, caring business man. He truly cares for his customers and will go out of he way to make things happen.
> There happened to be a savings in material costs and he wanted the savings to be passed on to the customer/me so I got to benefit from that savings!!
> My house is beautiful
> Thank you J!

## Selected projects

- [Fall Creek Farms / Plan 17](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fall-creek-farms-plan-17-pj-vj~2140381)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Covered Deck Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/covered-deck-conversion-pj-vj~2226475)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Old West Lawrence Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-west-lawrence-addition-pj-vj~2226461)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 32
- [Updating and 1800's Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updating-and-1800-s-farm-house-pj-vj~454972)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Converting an open deck design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/converting-an-open-deck-design-pj-vj~454942)
  - Location: Lawrence, KS
  - Photos: 4
- [No Cabinetry - Affordable Wet Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/no-cabinetry-affordable-wet-bar-pj-vj~454957)
  - Location: Eudora, KS
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Building an affordable wet bar without the use of any pre-made or custom cabinetry.
- [Basement Kitchenette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-kitchenette-pj-vj~1546803)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Detached Garage Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/detached-garage-studio-pj-vj~663641)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Kitchen Rehab](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-rehab-pj-vj~2493704)
  - Location: Lawrence, KS
  - Photos: 5
- [Elevated House Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elevated-house-addition-pj-vj~411766)
  - Location: Lawrence, KS
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Elevated addition added to the home including a deck with bar seating, covered deck with a fireplace and TV viewing, a kitchen breakfast area opened to the new family room, a new pool lifted in over the top of the house after completion of the addition and a dining room makeover.
- [Fall Creek Farms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fall-creek-farms-pj-vj~130245)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Carter / Radiant floor heat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carter-radiant-floor-heat-pj-vj~2520312)
  - Location: Eudora, KS
  - Photos: 1
- [Country Club Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-club-drive-pj-vj~7836882)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Craig Kitchen & Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craig-kitchen-and-bathroom-pj-vj~7821802)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Craig Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craig-project-pj-vj~7809572)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Earhart Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/earhart-remodel-pj-vj~7771091)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Country Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-farm-house-pj-vj~7716241)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Tomahawk Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tomahawk-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~7689618)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Lake Dabinawa Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-dabinawa-project-pj-vj~7608704)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Hyler Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hyler-kitchen-pj-vj~6186930)
  - Location: Lawrence, KS
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Kitchen Makeover

[See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/terravest-custom-homes-llc-pfvwus-pf~1099266655)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/174922110/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96623328/list/cabinetry) — 7 ideas
- [Covered Porches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163538000/list/covered-porches) — 2 ideas
- [Siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162617210/list/siding) — 3 ideas
- [Retirement Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78629690/list/retirement-home) — 204 ideas
- [Ceiling details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140238767/list/ceiling-details) — 2 ideas
- [D&M Z](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138225045/list/d-m-z) — 51 ideas
- [Masonry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79348691/list/masonry) — 2 ideas
- [Kitchen Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79162696/list/kitchen-features) — 4 ideas
- [Railing Systems](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141191133/list/railing-systems) — 1 idea
- [Garage Apartment Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141191109/list/garage-apartment-project) — 1 idea
- [wood floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140238717/list/wood-floors) — 7 ideas
- [Craftsman Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125410654/list/craftsman-homes) — 152 ideas
- [Detached Garage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96960973/list/detached-garage) — 3 ideas
- [Salmon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133348343/list/salmon-residence) — 1 idea
- [western theme](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113389699/list/western-theme) — 36 ideas
- [Water features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132422956/list/water-features) — 15 ideas
- [Handrails](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117556239/list/handrails) — 8 ideas
- [Spec Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117555986/list/spec-ideas) — 8 ideas
- [Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107699397/list/landscaping) — 11 ideas

[See all 36 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jtstewartiv)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*