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address: "5050 Poplar Ave Suite 2402, Suite 2402, Memphis, Tennessee 38157, United States"
latitude: 35.2017
longitude: -89.9715
phone: "(901) 508-2466"
website: http://www.kengarland.com
rating: 4.7
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# Ken Garland Custom  Homes

Original Houzz profile: [Ken Garland Custom  Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/ken-garland-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~1863133824)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** Memphis, TN
- **Serves:** Memphis, Collierville, Germantown
- **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (11 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Locally owned
- 3 years in business

Ken Garland Homes is known as one of the  premier custom home builders and renovation contractors in the Memphis area for two generations. Founded by Ken Garland Sr. in 1965, Ken Garland Homes has an excellent reputation with appraisers, architects, decorators, engineers, inspectors, trades people and most importantly our homeowners.  Ken Garland Homes uses only the finest materials and subcontractors in the area to make sure that every home they build meets the highest quality standards.

Ken Garland homes can be found in some of the Memphis areas finest subdivisions including 10 custom homes in Normandy Park, River Oaks, Nottoway, Caylors Woods, The Cloisters, Riveredge. 
Each home is personally supervised daily by Ken. All interactions with each  client is directly with Ken. Our motto is " Quality construction, on time & on budget". 

Exceeding expectations since 1965.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Green Building
- Project Management
- Home Restoration

### Areas Served

- Memphis
- Collierville
- Germantown

### Typical Job Cost

$1 million - 10 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ken Garland Custom  Homes |
| Address | 5050 Poplar Ave Suite 2402, Suite 2402, Memphis, Tennessee 38157, United States |
| Phone | (901) 508-2466 |
| Website | http://www.kengarland.com |
| License Number | 18651 |
| Followers on Houzz | 82 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Ken-Garland-Custom-Homes-279949989660/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-garland-jr-127baa9
- Blog — http://www.kengarland.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ken Garland Custom  Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/ken-garland-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~1863133824)
- **Website:** http://www.kengarland.com
- **Phone:** (901) 508-2466

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Certified Green Building Professional ( CGP )
- Past president West Tennessee Home Builders Association 2000.
- Past president Pacesetters Builder 20.
- Guildmaster builder with 100% recommendation rate from previous homeowner clients.
- www.guildquality.com

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 11 reviews**

### All 11 reviews

**★★ — Deborah Hindman, Nov. 2019**

> Builder did not follow our specs for driveway, house elevation and follow up to correct after build was difficult and never completed

**★★★★★ — Jeff-Melanie Little, Dec. 2017**

> I couldn’t be more pleased with the job Ken is doing for me. Ken has done a great job of following the architect's plans and staying ahead of what is needed to keep his subs moving and efficient at all times. My perception is that hiring a top notch Architect is not enough when you then have a builder who doesn’t follow the plans or thinks he knows enough to trump decisions that the Architect has outlined without discussing them with the homeowner or the Architect. Ken is constantly involving me in decisions and I know that he stays in regular contact with the Architect as well. I have also noticed a loyalty on the part of many of his subs to him over other builders they may work for. Ken’s knowledge of building fine custom homes has been impressive. He knows how to do everything, has experience doing it and understands why it is being done. He has proven to be a wise counsel to me on the best ways to accomplish what I want without costing me unnecessary expense. Perhaps the most important thing to me is his command of the numbers and reporting side of the business. His professionalism stands in stark contrast to the good ole boy contractors or cowboy contractors that I’ve had contact with in the past. He shoots me straight on the true cost of various options and never tries to low ball numbers to get me committed only to later come up with excuses as to why things were now costing more. He is top notch and the best in the area.

**★★★★★ — Chuck, July 2017**

> We hired Ken Garland to remodel a house we bought before moving in. He uses high quality subcontractors and had good suggestions for the inevitable surprises that come up. Ken has years of experience and knows which contractors to use. The project was on-budget, his estimates were good. Ken accommodated our design style and component specifications.

**★★★★★ — melindaquinn, Aug. 2016**

> This was our first time designing and building a house and Ken was great to work with!  He was always very accessible and willing to answer any questions we had. We stayed within our budget and love our beautiful home!

**★★★★★ — garym00re, Aug. 2016**

> Ken Garland was awarded the contract for the addition / renavation to our existing home. The project was completed within the time frame we we're given and within budget. We renovated a Sun Room and added a adjoining Screen Porch with a fire place. We also added a Playhouse and arbor. His attention to detail and personal touch made this project seamless. He promptly returned all calls and was on site almost daily checking on things. We would defiantly use and recommend Ken Garland Custom Homes.

**★★★★★ — Shapiro, Dec. 2015**

> As a professional architect with over 25 years of experience in residential architecture, I can highly recommend Ken to potential clients. Ken is very organized, professional and is very responsible in handling his client's expenditures. He has been a pleasure to work with on the multiple projects we have collaborated on.

**★★★★★ — cth901, Dec. 2015**

> Ken Garland Jr built my family dream home.  He was there day one starting with the first meeting at the architects office.  He continues to provide support months after completion.  The build process went very smooth.  When I build another home, Ken will be my builder again.

**★★★★★ — aellzey, Dec. 2015**

> Ken Garland has built two houses for us.  Our current house is a custom home that was quite challenging.  Ken worked right along side us from start to finish, ultimately creating exactly what we and our architect envisioned.  The project ended up costing just about what he said it would, unlike some builders who present an unrealistic budget and hammer you with overages.  He also stands by his work, even to this day almost 4 years after finishing our house I am comfortable calling him with a question or issue and he does whatever he can to help.

**★★★★★ — tfyfe91, Nov. 2015**

> Ken helped us work with the architect that designed our home. Ken was very prefessional and courteous. He made the process run very smooth and helped us with decisions and concerns. He did a great job.

**★★★★★ — amandaleigh910, Nov. 2015**

> Ken was our builder for our custom home. He helped us through the entire process and was always available with answers and advice. He made the process seamless and we are very pleased. So glad we chose Ken as our builder and would highly recommend him.

**★★★★★ — nick9410, Nov. 2015**

> My wife and I knew very little concerning new home construction when we purchased our lot in Germantown. From designing a home plan and creating a budget, to scheduling and carrying out all of the construction, Ken was with us the entire way. He talked us through every step, kept us fully informed of the progress being made, and worked to keep us on budget throughout the entire project. His proposals and estimates were very accurate and we are extremely pleased with the quality and workmanship of our new home. I am a professional in the residential real estate industry and have seen other projects Ken has completed over the years. In all that I have seen, and with my personal experience with Ken Garland Custom Homes, I would highly recommend Ken to anyone with an upcoming new construction or home renovation project.

## Selected projects

- [Carson Looney LRK Memphis Transitional Elegance- Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carson-looney-lrk-memphis-transitional-elegance-custom-home-pj-vj~1977511)
  - Location: Memphis, TN
  - Photos: 19
- [Various Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/various-projects-pj-vj~1403500)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Simmons Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simmons-custom-home-pj-vj~2778780)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 46
- [Custom Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bathrooms-pj-vj~2779491)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10

[See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/ken-garland-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~1863133824)

## Ideabooks

- [Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50944781/list/custom-homes) — 36 ideas
- [master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56959731/list/master-bath) — 5 ideas
- [Porch Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78452009/list/porch-addition) — 4 ideas
- [master closet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68883882/list/master-closet) — 7 ideas
- [Renovate/Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51828001/list/renovate-remodel) — 6 ideas
- [Penthouse Goodwyn Building](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70259778/list/penthouse-goodwyn-building) — 8 ideas
- [Screen Porch Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69254751/list/screen-porch-addition) — 3 ideas

[See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ken-garland)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Love the floor and wall behind the tub is it tile** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The floor  is broken grey crab orchard stone
The walls are 1 X 6 pine with a faux finish

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*