--- title: "Custom Design/Build, Inc. — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~25237055 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~25237055.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Custom Design/Build, Inc." category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d923a3720e67b97b_3422-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1220 Jewett Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, United States" latitude: 42.2694 longitude: -83.7282 phone: "(734) 995-0077" website: https://custom-designbuild.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 210 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Custom Design/Build, Inc. > Ann Arbor's Nationally Recognized Home Builder - 9x Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [Custom Design/Build, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~25237055) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI - **Serves:** Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, South Lyon, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Barton Hills, Bridgewater, Burns Park, customdesignbuild, Green Oak Township, Ives Woods, North Ann Arbor, Old West Side, Pittsfield Township, Salem - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2013–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 31 years in business Serving the greater Ann Arbor area for over 30 years, we are a nationally recognized, award winning team of Fine Homebuilding Specialists who believe that every home -and every homeowner- are wholly unique. At Custom Design/Build we are passionate about creating living environments to delight and simplify your life, emphasizing those special elements that make a house... YOUR HOME. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Building Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Basement Remodeling - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Architectural Drawings - Multigenerational Homes - 3D Rendering - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Home Restoration - Garage Building - Basement Design - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Attic Conversion - Space Planning - Lighting Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Deck Design - Mudroom Design - Site Planning - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Barn Design & Construction - Tiny House Construction - Staircase Design - Landscape Plans - Custom Storage - Addition Design & Construction - Conservatory Design & Construction - Custom Cabinetry - Custom Home - Custom Woodworking - Historic Home Remodeling - Indoor-Outdoor Design - Kitchen Design & Construction - Master Bath Design & Construction - Master Planning - Master Suite Design & Construction - Whole House Remodel & Design ### Areas Served - Ann Arbor - Ypsilanti - South Lyon - Saline - Chelsea - Dexter - Barton Hills - Bridgewater - Burns Park - customdesignbuild - Green Oak Township - Ives Woods - North Ann Arbor - Old West Side - Pittsfield Township - Salem ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 2 million Our carefully developed Design & Build Process provides you with an opportunity to explore the wishlist & vision you have for your home then balances it against realistic budgets. Our goal is to help you identify optimal choices that add value to both your personal daily living experience and your property. As such, each project budgets are highly individual and customized to reflect your unique needs, return on investment and preferred expenditures. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Custom Design/Build, Inc. | | Address | 1220 Jewett Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, United States | | Phone | (734) 995-0077 | | Website | https://custom-designbuild.com/ | | License Number | 2102133576 | | Followers on Houzz | 210 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CDBA2/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Custom Design/Build, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~25237055) - **Website:** https://custom-designbuild.com/ - **Phone:** (734) 995-0077 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Contractor of the Year: National and Regional Master Design Awards Best of the Best Design Awards Chrysalis Awards Detroit Home Design Awards Remodeling Magazine BIG 50 CAPS: Certified Aging in Place Professional CGP: Certified Green Professional CGR: Certified Graduate Remodeler - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2013–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [BRAG Ann Arbor](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/brag-ann-arbor-pfvwus-pf~2114550156) - [Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-southeastern-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1544583313) - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — jaredsjohnson, Feb. 2016** > Complete home remodel and addition. If you are considering taking on something similar, then I encourage you to contact Deb Moore and the Custom Design Build team. The process from beginning to end has many steps and is more complicated than a cookie cutter mass production builder. CDB was passionate about my design and thoughtful while helping me navigate design details, materials and efficiency. **★★★★★ — beedub05, Dec. 2015** > Remodel of small kitchen in house built in 1904. Project included tearing walls and ceiling down to studs. Several layers of flooring were removed to reveal original hardwood floor that was then refinished. Footprint of kitchen remained the same, though doorway to dining room was moved 12 inches to allow for a longer counter run where cook top and oven are. Custom cabinets made by local artisans, finished with oil paint. New walls are plaster, to match rest of house. Soapstone counter tops. All new appliances (Wolf, SubZero and Bosch). Box bay with three windows added at sink run, giving additional 11 inches of counter space along that counter. Design service was thorough and creative and wonderful to work with. Project manager was wonderful and kept us informed. All trades people were great, especially the finish carpenters. The final result is fantastic. We would highly recommend this company. They were very respectful of our old house and our desire to maintain it's old feel while upgrading. **★★★★★ — drforbes, June 2015** > The team at Custom Design/Build is outstanding. From beginning to end, we could not ask for better service or higher quality work. We have hired this company to work on several home improvement projects over the past 9 years. They have consistently exceeded our expectations. The planning is creative, thorough and fun. We are always given multiple options and provided the opportunity to explore all possibilities. The work is done to the highest quality and in the cleanest/least intrusive way possible, and the end result always exceeds our expectations - and on time!! The icing on the cake is the personable, patient, caring team. The team members know and care for us like family. We would like to build another home just to continue working with Custom Design/Build. **★★★★★ — Sharon Herbert, April 2015** > They remodeled a bathroom for me. They helped find discounted top quality fixtures, figured how to fit a washer dryer in a tricky place. They listened to my needs, and made very attempt to meet them within our budget. They left everything cleaned up at the end of the day and finished the project in good time. The one not-quite negative thing I would say is that in their wish to do the best possible job it was some times hard to talk them down from a very expensive product to one more on budget. **★★★★★ — chrishamilton, March 2015** > We engaged Debra Moore and CD/B to completely renovate a 4200 sq. ft., +20 year home. The project was a major cosmetic update to include replacing, refinishing or painting every floor covering, wall, extensive woodwork, appliances, light fixtures & fans, all hardware, cabinets & countertops in a large kitchen, 4 full baths and 2 half baths and a laundry room on all three levels of the house. Two French doors and 2 pockets doors were installed and a built-in bookcase removed. The structural work included gutting the master bath and turning one of the kitchen pantries into a wet bar. Debra Moore and her staff at CDB approached the project with a very organized, clearly defined plan that included 3 steps. A lengthy Initial Consultation to discuss and assess the goals, scope and budget of our project was followed by an exhaustive (2 month) Define & Design Phase. Finally, the execution of the Design & Build Phase was completed in May 2014. Deb is impressively knowledgeable and experienced and insists on being involved with all aspects of the building process. Her expertise is evident in our multiple meetings and numerous status updates on project details, budgets, expense reports, etc. Throughout the project Deb and her staff and trades people were always professional, friendly and accommodating. An essential person to the success of the project was CDB's experienced, knowledgeable, responsive and conscientious project manager. We cannot say enough about Russ and his team. Most importantly, because of everyone's talents, efforts, time and energy, we are extremely happy with the resulting quality of the work done. We felt it was very important to CDB for us to me more than pleased with our "new" home and we are! If you are considering a home renovation, we would highly recommend contacting CDB for an initial consult. You will be informed and given a realistic assessment on which to go forward with a decision. **★★★★★ — darraghweisman, June 2014** > In every way Custom Design Build provided excellent service and results. They were a delight to work with at all levels. They provided a schedule and stuck to it. Their work was of the highest quality. That is why we used them for all three projects that we did and if we had another project in the future, we'd use them again. > > They're expensive but they're worth every penny. You only cry once when you buy quality. **★★★★★ — estherulllman, June 2014** > We have used Custom Design-Build for at least 2 major projects. They built-on an incredible family room facing into our backyard. It is light, beautiful, functional and flows with the rest of the house. It is just the right proportion for our house and we use it everyday! > > They also remodeled our second floor- giving us more of a master suite using our existing footprint. They totally gutted and re-did the bathroom with beautiful tiles. They reworked windows, doors, closets to give us better use of the space. This re-model also just flows with the house and feels like it has always been this way- **★★★★★ — danbrown66, June 2014** > We talked to a couple firms for initial consultation about how to go about making our galley kitchen more functional and opening up the space. We liked Deb's ideas the most and were impressed throughout by her ability to present options that helped us balance the desirable and the affordable. She brought in excellent design and trades professionals throughout the process, managed the schedule and process so that we could stay in the house with only moderate disruption, and helped us think through the kind of functional and aesthetic product we wanted. When we decided to go with a tropical wood for the counter and we said it had to be sustainably harvested, she found a supplier of certified wood. > > It ended up being a bigger job than we had intended, but we are just stunned by how beautiful and functional is the finished product. You can see photos here: > http://www.houzz.com/projects/18790/Brown-Residence > > We have recommended CDB to friends and will do so again. They are consummate professionals. **★★★★★ — jlabelson1, Nov. 2013** > We utilized complete design and build services for a two story extension and renovation of an 80 year old home, adding a large, new kitchen, and master bedroom suite with new bathroom, while preserving the architectural uniqueness of this unusual Burns Park home. Custom brought in a great architect, wonderful kitchen designed, fantastic site manager, great finish carpenter and superb practitioners of all other trades needed. > Our experience was outstanding, from beginning to end. Deb Moore provides superb leadership to a great team. Every team member was a joy to work with and brought perfect skills sets to address our specific needs and help us transform our small, cute house into the home of our dreams. From creativity to craftsmanship, every thing was simply superb. **★★★★ — aheydlauff, Nov. 2013** > Custom Design/Build, Inc. did an extensive living area remodel for us. Our favorite part is the function - it's working for our family exactly the way we hoped. Their assistance in the design work made the difference. The build team was professional and the workmanship terrific. ## Selected projects - [MidCentury Hillside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-hillside-retreat-pj-vj~7017174) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - Description: custom brick column; Mid-century, Mudroom Entryway, 2nd Floor addition doubles as entryway roof; tongue & groove cedar ceiling - [Sears Kit House Redux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sears-kit-house-redux-pj-vj~2761329) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 34 - Description: This little 1938, Sears Kit House grew from 970 SF to 1800 SF by removing the old hip roof and building up! A full second floor with cathedral ceilings, a loft space, bedroom, bath, new feature stair up and a small addition downstairs for a walk-in closet were all added to complete the expansion. ---Done in 3 phases over time, this home truly depicts classic and timeless design in a "Not So Big" setting. Old World textures were introduced to contrast with more modern elements by using expansive,… - [Woodlea Drive - Whimsical Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodlea-drive-whimsical-contemporary-pj-vj~59758) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Olivia Bungalow Redux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olivia-bungalow-redux-pj-vj~5527085) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: This Arts & Crafts Bungalow got a full makeover! A Not So Big house, the 600 SF first floor now sports a dining room, kitchen, new daily entry w. custom porch, a 'library' dining room w. a room dividing peninsula for storage - AND a new powder room and laundry room! - [Mid-Century Modern Restoration & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-restoration-and-remodel-pj-vj~3129016) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 35 - Description: 1957 Brigham Mid-Century Modern - Whole House Restoration plus addition - [Cedar Bend Dr - Streamline Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-bend-dr-streamline-modern-pj-vj~59388) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Burns Park Whole House Renovation & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burns-park-whole-house-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~19022) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: 1920's Burn's Park two story, completely gutted and rehabbed new with 1000 SF, 2 story Addition off the back of the house. Unique combination of contemporary and primitive, clean lines and transitional styling. - [East meets West](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-meets-west-pj-vj~18748) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 21 - Description: Asian Styling and Spirited Contemporary align in this unique, wide-open kitchen that anchors the hearth of the home. Center stage is a hardworking commercial kitchen inspired by the passionate vision of two gourmets who sought beauty and function for team cooking. The apex of the design is a large,multi-use island that provides plenty of work surfaces that flow seamlessly into a comfortable perch for guests and cocktails just outside the flow of cooking activities. - [Linda Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linda-vista-pj-vj~570069) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Baldwin Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baldwin-ave-pj-vj~57560) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 30 - Description: The pinnacle of this piece includes a rear two story addition featuring a kitchen addition on the first floor reaching out into the back yard and a master suite expansion upstairs over an existing sun room. Built in 1915 by old world craftsmen, this unusual rendition of a four square sported a 15/12 hip roof with symmetrically placed dormers on all four sides to create a pyramidal shape. The new addition form was designed to complement the unusual roof line and provide much needed square footage… - [Quiet Creek Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quiet-creek-cottage-pj-vj~57553) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 34 - Description: Warm Contemporary Industrial Styling. A whole house renovation and over-the garage addition built 2 blocks from Lake Michigan. Designed as a Zen retreat for two retirees and peak season rentals to offset expenses. Alno kitchen off private cedar deck and cedar screened porch. Media loft with balcony opens to vaulted great room w. bamboo floors, leather furniture and spectacular concrete fireplace. Doug Fir clad cupola, cedar beams, indirect LED lighting, Ash timber staircase, stainless cable rail… - [Sumac Lane MidCentury Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sumac-lane-midcentury-modern-pj-vj~2107524) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 38 - [Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-pj-vj~361946) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Woods Dr - Art Deco - 1938 Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woods-dr-art-deco-1938-restoration-pj-vj~18780) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 14 - Description: Historical Restoration of this beautiful 1938 Home - [W. Henry Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/w-henry-restoration-pj-vj~59772) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Historical Kitchen & Bath Restoration - [Pacific Rim Contemporary Case Study](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-rim-contemporary-case-study-pj-vj~1184188) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: This project won the Regional Contractor of the Year Award. - [Devonshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/devonshire-pj-vj~59766) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Three distinct projects tailor this home to suit! - [Morton \#2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morton-2-pj-vj~18838) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: 2nd Story addition w. Master Suite, Living Room and Front Entry - [Walnut Ridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-ridge-pj-vj~18839) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Walnut Ridge is the compilation of (3) distinct remodeling projects. The 1st was the addition of a covered portico off the kitchen/dining area with a terraced veranda. This eased the abrupt transition (4 foot drop) from the interior to the back yard and created a covered porch. The 2nd project was the expansion of a poorly designed mudroom and adding a first floor laundry. The 3rd project included creating an integrated fireplace surround, wainscoting, crown molding and trim detail to bring crea… - [Londonderry: Room w. a View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/londonderry-room-w-a-view-pj-vj~18781) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 30 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/custom-design-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~25237055) ## Community Q&A **Q: How to order the glass surround for a shower 84X48?** *(in Photo Questions)* Who do you contact to make a surround of glass shower that will enclose a 84’X48” area with one door. Center entrance? A: Hi Marty, thanks for the question! Depends on the area you live in. In our area I like Wolverine Glass or Carlson Glass. Look for a specialist who handles wet areas because you may want options that pertain specifically to showers, E.G. thickness, "color" , protective coatings, types of brackets/tracks/etc to hold it in place, whether it goes to the ceiling or not, etc. etc. Obviously you will want glass that is laminated and tempered so it is safer. **Q: What make are the yellow chairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the shape of the yellow chairs. I am looking for small swivel chairs for my family room. A: Hi Donald, yes, aren't they beautiful? Thanks for the question! The chairs are from Room & Board-the Otis Swivel Chair, I believe. https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/living/chairs/otis-swivel-chair Hope this helps. Have a great holiday! **Q: What tile is used on the bathroom floor and shower walls. Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Olcott! My apologies for the slow reply! This is Tagina Tile, series Umbria Antica in Grigio. **Q: color (shade/name) and make of blue paint?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your interest! **Q: love it all! very warm and beautiful.** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me about the dining room chandelier? A: Hi kntkib! So sorry for the delay. The dining room light fixture is a Hubbardton Forge pendant \#137650-07-599; Current 599 Glass; w. canopy size 15.5" x 4.8". Thanks so much for the lovely compliment and for your question! Have a great day! **Q: would love to know the stair carpet - perfect!!!!!** *(in Photo Questions)* looking for just this... A: Hi Lettie! That stair runner is a reasonably priced custom piece that came from Mir’s Oriental Rugs in Ann Arbor, Mi. You should call them at (734) 662-5832 and speak with Jim Fuester or Mr. Mir. They do an amazing job and can give you much more concise info on all than I can! I know it is wool and our clients love it! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*